Had a great time at Tiki Oasis 2021. Definitely want to go again next year. Met a lot of great people, especially our new favorite Indianapolitans, Bianca and Kobe. Picked up some really cool art for the walls too.

The atmosphere itself was pleasant. We had a room there, so we could wander about with all the convenience of snacks, drinks, and non-public restrooms close at hand. Which was good, because after the first night, my stomach was upset. 

I met a lot of neat people. Tiki enthusiasm cuts a wide swath through many other interests. I met people who had been to the very first San Diego Comic Con, and we swapped stories about the good old days (my first Comic-Con was 2002, when you could still get into panels without waiting in line days before) and man, I forget his name, but we talked about chatting with Ray Bradbury and he said good old Ray sent him a birthday card every year.

I met so many people I hope to see again. Judy and Kevin (from Vegas), and Lee and Jeff (from AZ) and Dave and Chris and Matt, oh, and Camilla. Camilla and Chris were my partners in witty banter. We should get ourselves a podcast. 

I'm still pretty out of it. I don't drink very often these days, and I can't remember the last time I drank two nights in a row. Oh wait, Vegas. Chris and Mishea's wedding. So over a year. I did my walking yesterday and it went okay. The lack of structure was good for me, I think, but it's time to get back to my routine.