Ellicott City is adorable.

The last time I visited was probably the same time I went to the Renn fest - middle school? when dragons and tarot cards, along with fairy wands, were exceptionally exciting. Ellicott City (or Nellicott Titay as some folks like to call it) is filled with those things, along with antiques, dried flowers and incense.

Met up with folks at Phoenix Emporium (where the gentleman who originally brought us to Ellicott City decided to diss us. Mr Koza, you know you are never going to live this one down!) where I was 1/8 of the female population there. Could have been a good thing. But too busy catching up with friends to take full advantage of the situation.

In deciding to move onto another bar, we tresped through the main street of the city while snow gently fell upon us. Perfect time to be in Ellicott city - holiday lights and decorations up and snow falling. Very nice. Much nicer and warmer when we arrived at La...Pablos? Or so I thought. Ellicott City has some interesting locals.... After averting our eyes for about 45 minutes, we crossed the street to a brewery where the guys proceeded to talk about the last 45 minutes. Words such as "fat", "bigger", "i don't like women who wear drapes", "the guys look like they all are mechanics," "there wasn't one lady there that I would do" were part of the discussion. And we drank Manzar, a beer described as copper colored, smooth, and sweet - not unlike Chris' choice in women. I should not have chosen that as it was too sweet for this lady, but next time, the black bock is all me.

Vikash, welcome back!! And congratulations on the engagement. You'll have to show us her drawing some time...After you finally meet her of course...