In lieu of of conversation, I will post a link to my photos from the San Francisco Dickens Faire that I just got back from. I sure missed those eggnogs with brandy at The Green Man, and I wasn't disappointed this year. http://www.pbase.com/cinnamonhrts/san_francisco_dickens_faire_2008

Oliver Twist in a steam powered go kart or something?

http://www.pbase.com/cinnamonhrts/image/106862076 That's a guy in a "horse" costume (his legs showing) pulling Santa in the carriage behind him.
These were the Steampunk folks, although only a couple were there that day. http://www.pbase.com/cinnamonhrts/image/106875256 You can usually tell them by the goggles on their hats or around their necks. Or the odd clothing. ~