A proper end, and a fine beginning.

I spent the final day of the year as I have spent many others, engaged in an age old tradition, one that even my Gorean alter ego Haigan would have been proud of and most satisified with, trading at the Three Creeks Rendevous.

This annual event is a gathering of local folk in the fields along the confluence of three distinct mountain streams. The business of the day is barter and comraderie, good food, good drink, and good trade. 

The evenings repast was a hearty venison stew and fry bread, the music was festive and bright, the drinks were strong and plentiful.

Thus it is, that with a full stomach, a light head, and a merry heart I, Alexander and Haigan, one and the same wish each of you, Earthling and Gorean alike, a joyous and prosperous New Year.