I like the idea of Tanistry but vassals haaaaaaate voting for the right person.

It is entirely possible. We are also considering the short short version of wedding vows from Spaceballs.

I finally formed the Empire of Brittania last week! I wanted to usurp the English crown but the King of England was involved in a war helping the King of Castile (his ally) against a claim being pressed by the Knights of Santiago. It was fairly stagnant, so I got in a marriage alliance with Castille and used my troops…

Disney! After my work work responsibilities let up late Friday I went to work on having fun. I made it to all four parks this trip, including my first ever trip to the Flower and Garden festival. I had no idea how extensive it was. I pictured topiaries and gardens and such but there were all the food stands,…

How Was Yoir Pop Culture Weekend?

Daddy needs that sweet, sweet tax revenue.

Awwwww, thanks Ege. It really means a lot.

Hey, it could have been the "gaaaaaaaay" fishstick.

I don't think that is the plan, but I'd be lying if I said there was zero chance. This is going to be a very geeky wedding.

Thanks, Bongoes!

Thanks Shingami! And thanks, cats!

Same mountain. It's an equal opportunity mountain.

I considered involving BB-8 but there was a chance he would have spirited the ring off to the Resistance.

I would say thank you just for that excellent gif, even if I weren't thanking you for the sentiment. So thanks and thanks!

Indeed it did. It pretty much went exactly as I hoped, honestly. I couldn't be happier with how it played out. Thank you for the well wishes!

Thank you kindly, SBT!

I knew you had it in you. You'll be happy to know that some of the pictures of the actual moment are so smoky they look like Robert Elswit shot them.

Thanks, Eric! If that's the case I'm in for a treat on the way down.

Don't worry, she knows this is a joint custody situation.

Speaking of cooking shows, this season of Iron Chef has been great. No tricked up challenges, just "here's an ingredient. Make the tastiest thing possible."