No more SCA for me

Ok, so I gave it the old "College Try." I think 3 weeks of looking into it gives me a pretty good idea of what they are about. And now I know it really isn't for me.

First off: They say newcomers are welcome. But let me tell ya, the "Welcomer" guy they have is the most anti-social person I've ever met. I had to ask around for 2 weeks before I even found out who he was and guess what: I met him my first day...he just didn't tell me who he was.

Second: They say you can take it at your own pace, do as little or as much as you want. But if you aren't 100% behind it, forget it. To get anything out of SCA your looking at THREE 2 to 4 hours meetings a week. Plus whatever guilds you might be interested in.

Third: Money. I don't know about you, but I just can't dish out $300 for a couple of swords. Then you need armor and other equipment. Jeez..by the time your done you could have put a decent downpayment on a car.

Fourth and Finally: Its just confusing. I mean, they say,"Hey, you meet James yet?" I say nope, sure haven't. Guess what? I DID meet James...only his name was Ralph. Very confusing. And if you use the wrong name at the wrong time, WATCH OUT!!!

So, my interest in the SCA has waned away. I still need to find SOMETHING to do.

Any suggestions?