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Post Califur report~ And Pre-Anthrocon report~
14 years ago
Alrighty so this Wind Dragon did indeed survive the post apocalyptic party of the year!....... But the reason being is because it was TERRIBLE. However it was the after party with all the friends both new and old I kicked it with that truely made it one hell of an experience! Now in terms of the nitty gritty yea imo Califur blew hard, even harder than when I went 2 years ago. Few highlights so I dont bore ya
1. Double Dippin... (I know the hotel is in it to make money, but damn 2 years ago they hosted a HIGH SCHOOL PROM at the same exact time our convention happened. This year it was some random ass tour/concert thing at the same time as our convo... Pro Tip- When you host a convention make sure to either have a hotel that wont book another event at the same time, or.. Make sure another event isnt booked on the same time. It just kind of kills the atmosphere and escape, I would of paid less to see the same concert at my backwater town of brentwood any random day. Just so happens I like to interact with only fellow furs for the most part when at a furry convention, I doubt im the only one that feels like that)
2. Parking... (Luckily I didnt pay for parking but a ton of my friends got screwed because the con was weaseling people into $16 parking due to the extra heavy flow of people from the tour/concert convention. Even if they had a room in the main hotel. That can get shady really quick)
3. Security... (Now because I now work in security I do know the protocol and why security was HELL of buffed up this con. Its all about traffic, order, and protecting the people. But its going back to the fact that had this been planned better THERE SHOULDNT OF BEEN ANOTHER CON HAPPENING TO MAKE SECURITY LIKE THAT. Litterally Califur needed to be segregated into the small half of the corner of the two halls after 7pm on saturday and you NEEDED your con badge to enter due to the other tour happening. The checking for registration is all good but come on... Paying for the registration and the room to be shoved into a smaller section of an already super small con? Yea I was all about it)
But yea those were the 3 main rants I had about Califur, I personally am not going to put much effort if any to go next year, even if I had the money. I mean yea the friends were what made the con for me, but at the same time Rocky Mountain fur con or Rainfurrest are happening around the similar cluster of months so id rather give half a damn about going to those before considering Califur again.
Now as for the good thing about Califur I did meet a ton of new awesome people and of course kicked it with the always amazing to be with old friends <333. So even tho most this journal turned out to be a rant I did enjoy Califur because of the friends ^^ Oh! And I did end up getting all my achivements so personal satisfaction was also obtained there too.
Now I know I havent been talking much lately and at FWA I did tell everyone for the most part that I wasnt going to be making it to AC this year. I know you probably already know if you look at the comments in my journals I will indeed be making it to Anthrocon this year!! And omfg it will be amazing! Not only that though next tuesday ill be flying down to Arizona to kick it with a bunch of friends =)! and dont worry I will be keeping mad updates on my twitter, FA, and ill even cave into foursquare... So if you arent already following me now is a really good time to do so. From Arizona ill be flying up to AC and I will be making a special appearance, again to all you detectives out there you can probably figure out what the special appearance will be, especially as it comes closer to con date with my updates. Ill also be updating with the usual SUPER EXCITED omfgstomponthegroundimmadragon journals and of course the trophies for AC, I might be also starting a mini thing similar to trophies for AZ but still playing with it in my head.
Well there we go! Long ass post but worth it XD stayed tuned for more updates and junk! If you have any questions or wanna just talk about anything feel free to note, comment, or shout on my page =) im trying to get more active and get in the swing again with FA so the more stuff in my inbox the better I will get with keeping the swing of things. <333
1. Double Dippin... (I know the hotel is in it to make money, but damn 2 years ago they hosted a HIGH SCHOOL PROM at the same exact time our convention happened. This year it was some random ass tour/concert thing at the same time as our convo... Pro Tip- When you host a convention make sure to either have a hotel that wont book another event at the same time, or.. Make sure another event isnt booked on the same time. It just kind of kills the atmosphere and escape, I would of paid less to see the same concert at my backwater town of brentwood any random day. Just so happens I like to interact with only fellow furs for the most part when at a furry convention, I doubt im the only one that feels like that)
2. Parking... (Luckily I didnt pay for parking but a ton of my friends got screwed because the con was weaseling people into $16 parking due to the extra heavy flow of people from the tour/concert convention. Even if they had a room in the main hotel. That can get shady really quick)
3. Security... (Now because I now work in security I do know the protocol and why security was HELL of buffed up this con. Its all about traffic, order, and protecting the people. But its going back to the fact that had this been planned better THERE SHOULDNT OF BEEN ANOTHER CON HAPPENING TO MAKE SECURITY LIKE THAT. Litterally Califur needed to be segregated into the small half of the corner of the two halls after 7pm on saturday and you NEEDED your con badge to enter due to the other tour happening. The checking for registration is all good but come on... Paying for the registration and the room to be shoved into a smaller section of an already super small con? Yea I was all about it)
But yea those were the 3 main rants I had about Califur, I personally am not going to put much effort if any to go next year, even if I had the money. I mean yea the friends were what made the con for me, but at the same time Rocky Mountain fur con or Rainfurrest are happening around the similar cluster of months so id rather give half a damn about going to those before considering Califur again.
Now as for the good thing about Califur I did meet a ton of new awesome people and of course kicked it with the always amazing to be with old friends <333. So even tho most this journal turned out to be a rant I did enjoy Califur because of the friends ^^ Oh! And I did end up getting all my achivements so personal satisfaction was also obtained there too.
Now I know I havent been talking much lately and at FWA I did tell everyone for the most part that I wasnt going to be making it to AC this year. I know you probably already know if you look at the comments in my journals I will indeed be making it to Anthrocon this year!! And omfg it will be amazing! Not only that though next tuesday ill be flying down to Arizona to kick it with a bunch of friends =)! and dont worry I will be keeping mad updates on my twitter, FA, and ill even cave into foursquare... So if you arent already following me now is a really good time to do so. From Arizona ill be flying up to AC and I will be making a special appearance, again to all you detectives out there you can probably figure out what the special appearance will be, especially as it comes closer to con date with my updates. Ill also be updating with the usual SUPER EXCITED omfgstomponthegroundimmadragon journals and of course the trophies for AC, I might be also starting a mini thing similar to trophies for AZ but still playing with it in my head.
Well there we go! Long ass post but worth it XD stayed tuned for more updates and junk! If you have any questions or wanna just talk about anything feel free to note, comment, or shout on my page =) im trying to get more active and get in the swing again with FA so the more stuff in my inbox the better I will get with keeping the swing of things. <333
either way I'll see you at AC come say hi at my table or find me at the dances =3
also *removes sunglasses* YOU ARE NOTHING TO ME!
You should try Antheria. ~_^
Califur 09 (the first year held at the Marriott) was flawless because there WAS NO Weenie Roast.