My friend Thora and I thought it would be awesome to host a kickin' "intellectual" party where our friends could invite their friends and gather for some good, old-fashioned, medieval fun! I'd never been to, let alone planned, a gathering such as the one we envisioned, but we had a blast discovering our way! We knew Dave had an interest in the Crusades and he soon became an essential part in our scheming. He good-naturedly agreed to give a lecture on the Crusades, I sent out antiquey invitations (enclosed via wax seal!:), Thora provided the home, and we both planned the "authentic" food. It turned out great! Above is a picture of Dave teaching us in Thora's living room. Zach is modeling a costume and some of the weaponry Dave brought.