Oktoberfest

Since we are in the middle of Oktoberfest right now, I thought I would provide you with a few key tips to surviving this most festive time of year.

• First and foremost – pace yourself. It's very easy to drink too much, too quickly and ruin your entire Oktoberfest experience. And if you simply can't control yourself, then at the very least, stay away from the pickled pork knuckles – they taste even worse on the way back up...
  
  
• Dress for success – this is the only time of year when a guy can wear lederhosen and get away with it. So why not, eh?
  
  
• If you are particularly prone to the drunken giggles, plan ahead - wear Depends. Because let's face it, after enough beer, you're going to be laughing so hard you'll likely wet your pants...
  
  
• And lastly, be sure to eat LOTS of food. Not only will it help you stomach all the beer, but the food is an integral part of the Oktoberfest experience. Plus, it's the end of summer – who really cares if you pack on a few pounds? You'll need the extra insulation this winter anyway. So enjoy those pretzels, those roast chickens, and that thick German sausage.