It would not be realistic to autocrat events (although mon sien
compagnon may do so). I do not expect my involvement in fencing or the
history seminars to change particularly.
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I would probably have to give up keeping a tavern. However, it is
impossible for me to stay out of the hospitality business, and I would
fill that void in my life by trying to keep the estate proper to the
lord of a great household of my time period, which includes providing
hospitality. This means that at most events I attended I would set up a
corner where people could expect to find a cold drink, a place to sit,
and perhaps a nibble. And of course, there would be musicians; what is
court, however provincial, without musicians? :). At outdoor events, a
nice fly would do, at indoor events, a few oriental rugs, a table,
perhaps one of those "indoor tents" I saw a nice pattern for...
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I would have to give up more weekends. A baron/ess must attend all
baronial events, all kingdom events if humanly possible (not necessarily
driving to Canada in a blizzard, for example), major events held by our
neighbors when possible, and Pennsic. Luckily, although I am a singleton
(no co-baron/ess), I do have a fabulous support system at home (who is a
very long-term SCAdian) and can bring formidable forces to bear in
meeting these obligations.
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I guess I wouldn't be able to serve myself at table. But it wouldn't
stop me from serving the King & Queen. 
