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Further Confusion 2025 Con Report
8 months ago
So earlier this month I went to Further Confusion 2025. I was going in part to do my usual FurPlanet table silliness selling books and comics. The major reason though is that FurCon remains my favorite convention to attend and one of my favorites to just be at. The San Jose based con really has a nice collection of people running it, a relaxed atmosphere, and I know a lot of cool people who attend. Sure I wish the dealer den’s space wasn’t split into two rooms, but I love the Zoo (the tables and free space meeting spot) being so close by.
Besides I like Whispers the nearby breakfast crepe location. I always get a bagel with cream cheese and crepes to pop over to Starbucks to get drinks for the table. Honestly there are a lot of good food options nearby with the San Pedro Square Market and the SoFA markets being in such easy walking distance. I love these sort of modernized upscale food courts though I think they work best in the temperate weather of the bay area.
With the recent changes in my living situation I didn’t need to schedule a dog sitter. My father dropped me at the airport early on Thursday morning. So with some sugar cookies bouncing in my pack I got on my way. I had made the cookies the day before to have at the table. Teiran asked for those and I think they might be my go to recipe for sugar cookies from now on.
I actually landed early in the day and Jax the Coyote was on my flight so we got to hang out and chat during the flights and the trek to the hotel. It was very nice and they’re a good coyote fur from New Mexico. Almost makes me miss being a coyote. Almost. I got in early enough that I did indeed hit Whispers for an early lunch. I couldn’t check into the hotel because I was early but I could drop off my bags. Then it was off to help with table set up. Despite the usual logistical hiccups and the teamsters being short handed we had the table done fairly quickly.
A nice dinner at the SoFA market where I got vietnoms and a quiet evening ahead.
Friday the dealers den didn’t open until 11. Actually this is something I like about FurCon the dealers space time is consistently 11 to 6 all three days. That can be fairly long and tiring BUT it is consistent and can be planned around. So breakfast at Whispers (sensing a theme) where apparently I am now so well known that the register guy went “Oh is it FurCon again?” I will admit that made me want to fall into a crevice from embarrassment of being THAT predictable. Still, it is my favorite breakfast place.
Well the table was already together and sales went well. Despite my being there a lot I wont linger on the table much. I swear. As MFF had been just a month ago there were not too many new releases for FurCon. Oren’s Forge: Incursion (the second book) was the big new title and plenty of people came for that at least. I got to hang out with Kyell Gold a bunch, sell some favorite titles like Eternal Party, Dry Spell, Price of Thorns, and Spot of Murder. I had hoped, this convention, to have two other titles I had been working on out but that didn’t happen.
The table had the usual crowd of Teiran, Savrin, Buck, WuWei, and Kyell Gold was there to sign his own books. Jakebe, Pen, and a Certain Rat were by as well as was PadFoot. Jakebe had wanted to do some table work and was a help several times. Great to see the Jakalope! Joaquin Baldwin of the Noss Saga books ( https://bsky.app/profile/joabaldwin.com ) stopped by the table. Gum ( https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5.....io4fw2ci4nye34 ) and some friends grabbed Altered State. I got to see Boken and Chariot who are such lovely people. Calzone stopped by a few times which was very nice to see and interact with them. Koge stopped by once which was a delight! Wagster stopped by to say I was his memorable sus hug giver. Tredain, Zex, and Donryu were by as well once or twice and it was great seeing them. Cactus fox was seen BREIEFLY before they zipped away.
Dinner that night was SoFA market again. I hung out with Korkem and his crew, cuddled Vesper and Chariot mainly, and saw a lot of good friends.
Saturday was a repeat of much the same though I had a long lunch meeting with Kyell Gold to discuss a few of his books. Which was very fun. We had been book clubbing mystery novels lately and it was a fun way to discuss a recent project he is working on. Dinner that evening was San Pedro Square Market where I got some excellent fish and chips and for dessert I got Mochinut for the first time (loved it). I did head over to the con to see the night market lines which were hugely busy. It is a big event at FurCon but not one for me. I saw Foxpresso briefly who was at the con but didn’t hang out much because I was exhausted.
Sunday was much the same though I was flagging by the end and after break down disappeared to the room for a bit. Grabbing dinner with the table crew, Kit and Kyell, and Jakebe and A Certain Rat I think we all agreed it was a good convention if a bit tiring. Early to bed for me after a little walking around the convention space.
Monday I had an evening flight so I lazed in the room with Teiran for a while. Savrin, who had driven the entire stock to the convention, left early. Good speed to them on their drive as it was a huge commitment of work for the fennec and FurCon wouldn’t be possible without their efforts. Teiran and I joined Buck and WuWei for lunch. Briefly said hello to Arthur Husky and then off to the airport to check in. After that it was just waiting for my flight. Then flying back home. Sadly the big weather changes that had been slamming the continent hit me hard on that flight home as the entire flight from San Diego to Albuqueruque was a turbulent mess. Yuck.
Still, I got home safe and slept well recovering. The next day I began the big project or putting away the Christmas décor (we always keep it up until MLK Jr. weekend in our family) and reorganizing the closets. The later task made the project one that took five days. Still the house is clean in time for the Lunar New Year and it feels likes a big accomplishment. Overall things are done and steady in the home and it was a good convention.
My next one will be Furry Fiesta in Dallas April 2025.
Besides I like Whispers the nearby breakfast crepe location. I always get a bagel with cream cheese and crepes to pop over to Starbucks to get drinks for the table. Honestly there are a lot of good food options nearby with the San Pedro Square Market and the SoFA markets being in such easy walking distance. I love these sort of modernized upscale food courts though I think they work best in the temperate weather of the bay area.
With the recent changes in my living situation I didn’t need to schedule a dog sitter. My father dropped me at the airport early on Thursday morning. So with some sugar cookies bouncing in my pack I got on my way. I had made the cookies the day before to have at the table. Teiran asked for those and I think they might be my go to recipe for sugar cookies from now on.
I actually landed early in the day and Jax the Coyote was on my flight so we got to hang out and chat during the flights and the trek to the hotel. It was very nice and they’re a good coyote fur from New Mexico. Almost makes me miss being a coyote. Almost. I got in early enough that I did indeed hit Whispers for an early lunch. I couldn’t check into the hotel because I was early but I could drop off my bags. Then it was off to help with table set up. Despite the usual logistical hiccups and the teamsters being short handed we had the table done fairly quickly.
A nice dinner at the SoFA market where I got vietnoms and a quiet evening ahead.
Friday the dealers den didn’t open until 11. Actually this is something I like about FurCon the dealers space time is consistently 11 to 6 all three days. That can be fairly long and tiring BUT it is consistent and can be planned around. So breakfast at Whispers (sensing a theme) where apparently I am now so well known that the register guy went “Oh is it FurCon again?” I will admit that made me want to fall into a crevice from embarrassment of being THAT predictable. Still, it is my favorite breakfast place.
Well the table was already together and sales went well. Despite my being there a lot I wont linger on the table much. I swear. As MFF had been just a month ago there were not too many new releases for FurCon. Oren’s Forge: Incursion (the second book) was the big new title and plenty of people came for that at least. I got to hang out with Kyell Gold a bunch, sell some favorite titles like Eternal Party, Dry Spell, Price of Thorns, and Spot of Murder. I had hoped, this convention, to have two other titles I had been working on out but that didn’t happen.
The table had the usual crowd of Teiran, Savrin, Buck, WuWei, and Kyell Gold was there to sign his own books. Jakebe, Pen, and a Certain Rat were by as well as was PadFoot. Jakebe had wanted to do some table work and was a help several times. Great to see the Jakalope! Joaquin Baldwin of the Noss Saga books ( https://bsky.app/profile/joabaldwin.com ) stopped by the table. Gum ( https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5.....io4fw2ci4nye34 ) and some friends grabbed Altered State. I got to see Boken and Chariot who are such lovely people. Calzone stopped by a few times which was very nice to see and interact with them. Koge stopped by once which was a delight! Wagster stopped by to say I was his memorable sus hug giver. Tredain, Zex, and Donryu were by as well once or twice and it was great seeing them. Cactus fox was seen BREIEFLY before they zipped away.
Dinner that night was SoFA market again. I hung out with Korkem and his crew, cuddled Vesper and Chariot mainly, and saw a lot of good friends.
Saturday was a repeat of much the same though I had a long lunch meeting with Kyell Gold to discuss a few of his books. Which was very fun. We had been book clubbing mystery novels lately and it was a fun way to discuss a recent project he is working on. Dinner that evening was San Pedro Square Market where I got some excellent fish and chips and for dessert I got Mochinut for the first time (loved it). I did head over to the con to see the night market lines which were hugely busy. It is a big event at FurCon but not one for me. I saw Foxpresso briefly who was at the con but didn’t hang out much because I was exhausted.
Sunday was much the same though I was flagging by the end and after break down disappeared to the room for a bit. Grabbing dinner with the table crew, Kit and Kyell, and Jakebe and A Certain Rat I think we all agreed it was a good convention if a bit tiring. Early to bed for me after a little walking around the convention space.
Monday I had an evening flight so I lazed in the room with Teiran for a while. Savrin, who had driven the entire stock to the convention, left early. Good speed to them on their drive as it was a huge commitment of work for the fennec and FurCon wouldn’t be possible without their efforts. Teiran and I joined Buck and WuWei for lunch. Briefly said hello to Arthur Husky and then off to the airport to check in. After that it was just waiting for my flight. Then flying back home. Sadly the big weather changes that had been slamming the continent hit me hard on that flight home as the entire flight from San Diego to Albuqueruque was a turbulent mess. Yuck.
Still, I got home safe and slept well recovering. The next day I began the big project or putting away the Christmas décor (we always keep it up until MLK Jr. weekend in our family) and reorganizing the closets. The later task made the project one that took five days. Still the house is clean in time for the Lunar New Year and it feels likes a big accomplishment. Overall things are done and steady in the home and it was a good convention.
My next one will be Furry Fiesta in Dallas April 2025.
ABtheGreat
~abthegreat
I remember meeting ya at my very first con - FC 2018. You were very welcoming! I didn't catch you this year but it's nice to hear you had a great one there :3 All the best!
nuwisha55
~nuwisha55
OP
I am glad I made a positive impression on such a wonderful doughball. Glad you had a good time this year too. Keep being WONDERFUL
ABtheGreat
~abthegreat
Yaa totally! :3 You too keep being amazing and I hope all goes well with ya!
