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Before becoming an Okie, my dear friend Jerry and I had an annual tradition of attending the Ohio Renaissance Festival, particularly during their pirate-themed weekend. Just two buccaneers in full pirate regalia, plundering about. If you haven't stepped into the magical realm of a Renaissance Fair, trust me, you're missing out on something truly enchanting. And when you finally make it there, you MUST treat yourself to a colossal turkey leg (rumor has it, it might be ostrich meat), and if you're a fellow enthusiast for spirits like myself a hearty mug of mead is an absolute must.
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