Convention Going Question
15 years ago
So I want Jason to go to furry conventions with me (he's gone to AC07 and FWA09) and he always poses the same question. What would he do while I'm in Artist Alley or suiting? I really can't think of what he could do besides see the city by himself which would make me feel terrible. He's not really a furry but loves to drive/ travel. Do you all have any suggestions? Is there really no solution to this problem?
Hummm, well nothing says Jason could not keep you company in Artist Ally especially if you need to eat or take a mental break if you are setting up shop there. As for suiting , true there is only so long a person can follow a suiter around if not spotting I assume. Why not set a time every day at the con and leave for awhile to eat, drive, and sight see? Ask if there is anything he wants to check out in the area within a reasonable walking or driving distance. Start by paging through a few travel guides or checking online on what is going on in the local area during the con.
By the way which con is he thinking of attending?
The cons I kind of want to drag him to are AC and MFF. The thing with both of those is that I want to be sure I have a super reliable ride to and from. What better than husband? He's really such a trooper though :3c
Also, have him hang out with you in AA might be difficult, what with the rules in most AAs these days.
That or you could let him wander from time to time, once you've released him from bound captivity in your hotel room. Your call.
There's a lot of games he could do. There's usually a board/card game room and a video game room, if he's into that. There's tons of workshops and panels he could attend, especially if he wants to learn more about furry. If he wants to learn about about drawing, he could do those as well. Other than that, I've found one of the most fun things is just finding someone you find interesting and hanging out with them a lot :D Good way to make new friends and all.
My mate and I have slightly different interests. While I would have much more fun suiting and drawing in the Artist Alley, he would have a lot more fun simply walking around, getting to know other people and joining interesting panels.
Even if he isn't a furry, the possibility is there, not to mention that most furries are typically the friendliest sort of people, and the easiest to make friends among.
If not, there are always things to do within a city.. sites to see and such. I am sure if you called the hotel they could tell you a whole bunch of tourist attractions!