Ya, people here are big on mushroom hunting. I know some folks that have eaten the bad ones. They didn't die, but maybe for awhile wished that they had.
Got invited to a wild party at a nearby drinking establishment. You can get a proper meal there if you want, but mainly they offer lots if various dishes to accompany your drinks. This place was a large chain operation that is quite inexpensive, close so I can just ride my bike there. The food was decent, I particularly liked the breaded shrimp and sushi....all kinds of different things kept being brought, but their draft beer I think is watered down. I drank a gin like substance and a couple glasses of beer, with all the food, I wasn't too keen on blowing myself up on bubbles. An unusual mix of people, from mothers with their young kids to some Harley riders, to even a few belly dancers, all friends of some people that I did a small amount of work for, and it was the celebration of the completed project. Parties and they all go nuts, a strange phenomenon in this country. I sat next to a traditional carpenter and enjoyed the discussion. I couldn't believe how much beer he consumed, while the lady on the other side was knocking them back pretty good herself. At one point I thought that she was going to kiss me, but she stopped short of getting sloppy. She really launched on into her night of drinking as soon as the bottles were brought out, I could tell that she much enjoys it. All very friendly people, and rode home at midnight, the cool fresh air felt real good.
Although drinking is going on, I like how children can hang out with adults at those kinds of get togethers. People are mindful of them and they can mingle and observe. I think it is a good experience, they don't get corrupted or anything bad like that. There was one very cute little girl that seemed to be particularly enjoying herself. She was socializing so much that i wondered which person was her mother. I guess she was about five, a beautiful child.
