If you ever want to make your own mead I found this video series below by Will Kalif an indispensable resource. Will has lots more to help a new mead maker on his site at http://www.stormthecastle.com/mead/index.htm
Mind you, I didn't follow Will's guidelines 100%. Talking to the proprietors of a few local home brew shops was equally indispensable. Part 1 – The Ingredients NeededPart 2 – Adding the Water
Part 3 – Adding Honey
Part 4 – Pitching Yeast
Part 5 – Pitching the Yeast & Agitating
Part 6 – Finishing