S4-E49, As the holiday season wraps around us like a warm blanket, Bill, Rick, and I bring you a festive episode brimming with laughter and the clinking of glasses. We've been treated to an array of meads by Artistic Meadery, and we're not shy about sharing our thoughts on these potent potions. Imagine a cherry-raspberry apple mead that dances on the tongue; we call it Dragon Heart, and it's just one of the many flavors we're sampling. It's not just about the drinks, though – join us for a hearty chuckle as we exchange gifts, recount the follies of DIY heating installs, and debate the best places to buy a prime rib for the holiday feast. This episode isn't all about the mead; it's a mosaic of mirth as we wander through topics like gaming logistics, the quirks of work relationships, and even hypothetical prosthetics with a side of humor. We're stirring the pot of nostalgia, too, revisiting memories from military service to the first flush of excitement when we started this podcast. As we meander through conversations, we'll also take you on a taste-test journey comparing the merits of coffee-flavored mead to the sweet tang of an apple crumb concoction. As the year winds down, we're not just raising glasses; we're also raising questions. How do our work schedules and vacation days jive with the holiday spirit? Can a coffee mead really taste like banana? We're wrapping up the year with an episode that's as rich and varied as the drinks we're sampling. So, whether you're in it for the stories or the sips, this episode's got a little something for everyone looking to bask in the holiday glow. Tune in, raise a glass, and let's send off the year with a bit of cheer and a lot of laughs. Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com