Well I'm back from Califur, and in the middle of my book-report typing, I'm here to type up a quick con report. It was a small con, so I don't got TOO much to report.
Overall, I had a good time.
The con itself: Could've been worse, but could've been a lot better as well. For one, I believe I am not alone to assume that a furry con would be held at a hotel that allowed dogs. I'm not trying to whine or point fingers, cause of course, I could've called the hotel myself, and just ASKED them myself....speaking of asking the hotel staff.... I called them before Califur, and asked them if their standard hotel TV's allowed foreign devices, and they told me no. When we got there, it turns out their standard TV's DO allow foreign devices. Which is cool, but it's just ANNOYING to get wrong information, because plans could have been done better.
What made the con awesome? Cool people/friends. I met up with old friends, and met some new cool people. To me, that's what a con is all about. Unfortunately, my friends Kashra, Radjin, and Charm came all the way up....to find out that the con didn't allow dogs...which totally sucked, cause I was very much lookin forward to hanging with them at the con, in air conditioned places, talk, goof off, et cetera. But we all did our best to try and make something out of it. Which is awesome. So the people they were looking forward to seeing, came outside to THEM.
It was hot as hell outside though, so I tried my best to not be cranky. I did a lot of walking....not a TON....but more walking than I expected. I wore flip-flops, so my feet were hurting from all the walking. My fault.
Syrus and I held the Brawl room party thing which was real cool. We had a projector TV, the hotel's TV, and my TV....all hooked up and had 3 copies of Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. We had a ton of food, way more than we needed. But it was fun! There were people who I expected, and people who I didn't expect. I didn't hear my phone, so I screwed up and didn't see a few messeges who were people who were asking for the room number. =X So thanks to ALL of those who came, even if I didn't know your name! We appreciate it!
So to all those who showed up, thanks a TON for showing up. It was fun to have a room, and experienced players and non-experienced players all playing together. Only thing that sucked, was trying to pass by the three TV's. lol Oh well, for a last-minute party plan, I thought it went pretty well. Thanks a TON to Syrus and Flaming Wars who helped a ton with setting it all up too.
So yes. Overall, I had a good time, the con itself was....okay, but I had a nice time. Thanks to everyone who hung out with me and/or said hi. It were those times that really made the time up in Irvine not suck.
Quick Shoutouts:
Syrus- Thanks a ton for hanging out and doing the whole brawl party thing, and playing rockband and brawl and such....and just general hanging out! It was fun, and funny at a lot of times!
Flaming Wars- Twas cool meeting ya and hangin out. PRetty much what I said to Syrus applies to you.... And yes, that guy singing on Rockband, was INTENSE. I saw we both had the same reaction, as he sung between us. lol....oh and thanks again for carrying the TV!
Kane & Wolfe- Thanks for helping out with the party as well, twas fun to meet ya guys in person and talk and hang out! Definitely helped with the contribution of laughter causes at the con.
Kilgore & Seregei- It was cool to meet you guys as well! I know I didn't talk TOO much at the party thing, as I was running around a lot trying to set up food, and then after that, I just needed to sit and relax and crap. BUT anyways, again, thanks for comin down to the room to hang. You guys were some nice folk. :)
Gamer Wolf- Again, it was cool to meet ya in person, and have ya around for some gaming! It was cool to see ya wandering around, even late at night.
I Am Weasel- We didn't talk too much, but you seemed pretty cool from the time that Syrus introduced us and the gaming and such.
Cameroo- Damnit. This happens at every con. I TELL myself I'll hang out more with certain people....and it ends up not happening that way. I'm glad you called me out to say hi though, and talked a little bit! I feel pretty bad for bailing out after asking for a place to stay. I still VERY much appreciate your open doors for me. I was just way too sleepy, more than I imagined, at nights during the con. If I attempted to drive, I feel like I would've crashed or something. @_@ BUT nevertheless, it was good to see ya man, and hope to hang out more next time I see ya...possibly when Jirris comes to California!
Rubbertex- Again, similar to Cameroo, you were on e of the people I told myself I'd hang out with more, but it didn't turn out that way. Though the fact that you CHANGED YOUR NUMBER might have something to do with it. ;) But I'm glad you hollered at me when you saw me! Twas good to see you at the end of the con, when almost everyone else I knew was gone. Though it would've been nicer to see you more throughout the con.
Roofus & Tsuyoto- I gotta really thank you guys for letting me sleep in your room. I hate to impede on any one in any way...and I know I kinda of DID interfere with a few things, and for that im sorry. But thanks a TON for hanging out, letting me crash at your place so I didn't have to risk crashing on the road, and for....just general good company. I know I'm repeating myself. @_@
Nekomon- GECKOFACE! It was good to see ya again as well, even though we were both mostly running around trying to do our own things. I would've liked to have hung out more, but I figure I'll get to see ya more next week. ;) Thanks for the drink offer as well (even though it was a non-alcoholic drink! D:).
Radjin & Kashra & Charm- I feel bad for not checking with the hotel to make sure on their dog policy when Kashra called. I just kinda....assumed. =X Could've saved you guys a lotta time and gas. But nonetheless, I hope you guys didn't feel like it was a COMPLETE waste of time and money. It was good to least see you guys there for a few hours, even if plans didn't quite fall through perfectly. <=)
Bluefists- I dig your suit! ;3 Twas cool to see ya there too. I don't know you all THAT well, but you're definitely nice company. The first day at the con, I was totally caught off gaurd when you stopped by to say hi. For a split second, I didn't even recognize you. :P But yeah... Twas fun.
Dago & Bongo- Twas cool to see you guys again! Thanks a ton for helping me out so willingly and just being kind in general! It was awesome hanging out!
Krig- *highfives*!!!! I t hink for the most part, the majority of our highfives were well-planted. Even if you disagree. D: Anyways, lol, I saw you more this con than I have at any other con! So it was cool to get that chance, it was a lotta fun man. Sorry I couldn't join you in the pool naked!
Kurisu- I know we only said hi for a second, but it was a nice greet! I knew you were at the con, but I only ever saw you that ONE time on the last day....oh well, was nice to see ya!
Pup & Pad- I didn't get to see you guys NEARLY as much as I wanted! I saw you guys out of suit like ONCE, and you guys were driving away at the time. ;p Though I saw you guys in suit like 2 or 3 times. Anyways.... It was awesome to see you guys nevertheless, in your fursuit antics. You guys are insane and fun to be around, and I'm glad I got SOME time at all to spend with you guys.
FurFragged- So I knew Keovi was there, but I was surprised to see Koda, then YOU! It sucks it was the last day, but I was glad to catch ya. I saw you at a table, drawing, with a big tin of markers, and I walked up to you, and was JUST about to say "What the hall are YOU doing here?!" all friendly like....but then I realized it wasn't you....it was Mitch, who looks like your twin. =X I played it off pretty well though, I got one foot in front of who I thought was you, and when I was about to say hi, I read the name tag, and instead of saying hi, I pretending that he was in my way, and shifted around him....hahahaha
Belic Bear- BELIC! Dude, so I didn't even know you were gonna be at the con! I was just sitting there, then turned around, and BOOM! There you were, all big, and with a blue hankerchief on your head, and your big floofy beard. I was about to say hi, but then I realized it wasn't you RIGHT before I said hi....=X DAMNIT
I know I may missing some names, but I mean nothing by it. Thanks to everyone.
Now I gotta finish a TON of school work before I head up to the bay area this weekend.....I'm REALLY looking forward to it, and I know it's gonna be a TON of fun.... I'm so excited, to where I feel paranoid that something bad is gonna happen... but forget that crap!
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