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MFF 2012 Afterthoughts...
13 years ago
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Know that I don't always know what I'm going to say. Games, Entertainment, Self, Weather, Politics, Events, History, Philosophy, all are fair game and any are free without the waring eyes of family or work.
Last year I went to MFF, and at that time it was my first furry con EVER. I felt alone and worse out of place. This year I traveled with my local pack and was really happy about getting out with them. Bakie and Oaose were hesitant on going at first, each their own reasons, but a few good hugs and promises later they were tied to the roof of the car and couldn't escape. Vanbael I just tied a harness to and told him there was bacon at the convention, he pulled us the way there!
For the event itself it was fun going to panels and events, but I think I had more fun just hanging out with my friends. I wish I could have brought my friends to more events but at a Con you can't expect everyone to want to do everything. Speaking of friends I also have to shout to my other two trouble makers Auracle and Kurama. One of which ITS YOUR FAULT no it's not :).
But I still learned a few things this year, especially in the traveling department.
> If Driving, check out the toll-road expenses and question if an i-Pass is good. It might have saved coin but certainly save time.
> Drive down an extra day earlier, like Wednesday, if there's any things you wanna do in town. Also to get the room faster.
>>>If not driving down early, call ahead! Don't sit around for 3 hours waiting for them to clean a room!
> Avoid cards against humanity. Trust me I love that game but god damn I play it so much, when at MFF i felt like meh.
> A case of water is all we needed. Con Suite is getting better and better and providing real foods.
> Keep the same crew to room with, we have a good thing going and don't fight to bring in strangers.
>>> Next year everyone has to cover their own way, equally. No cutting corners. I'm happy I did it this year but financially my wallet is bitch slapping me right now.
> Throw ambitions out the window, just go there and flop around, if I attend a panel I attend a panel.
>>> Learn how to dance, and join my friends on the dance floor!
> Sponsor OR Volunteer, was a good idea. I'll gladly sponsor MFF but for extra $80 donation I expect freedom to go and be where I want. Maybe next year I'll be a Volunteer instead.
> Bring some games and maybe a console along for the room. Something to do in room.
> Get myself in the damn picture more often! I naturally slipped into cameraman mode and found myself in no photos. Sonofa!
For the event itself it was fun going to panels and events, but I think I had more fun just hanging out with my friends. I wish I could have brought my friends to more events but at a Con you can't expect everyone to want to do everything. Speaking of friends I also have to shout to my other two trouble makers Auracle and Kurama. One of which ITS YOUR FAULT no it's not :).
But I still learned a few things this year, especially in the traveling department.
> If Driving, check out the toll-road expenses and question if an i-Pass is good. It might have saved coin but certainly save time.
> Drive down an extra day earlier, like Wednesday, if there's any things you wanna do in town. Also to get the room faster.
>>>If not driving down early, call ahead! Don't sit around for 3 hours waiting for them to clean a room!
> Avoid cards against humanity. Trust me I love that game but god damn I play it so much, when at MFF i felt like meh.
> A case of water is all we needed. Con Suite is getting better and better and providing real foods.
> Keep the same crew to room with, we have a good thing going and don't fight to bring in strangers.
>>> Next year everyone has to cover their own way, equally. No cutting corners. I'm happy I did it this year but financially my wallet is bitch slapping me right now.
> Throw ambitions out the window, just go there and flop around, if I attend a panel I attend a panel.
>>> Learn how to dance, and join my friends on the dance floor!
> Sponsor OR Volunteer, was a good idea. I'll gladly sponsor MFF but for extra $80 donation I expect freedom to go and be where I want. Maybe next year I'll be a Volunteer instead.
> Bring some games and maybe a console along for the room. Something to do in room.
> Get myself in the damn picture more often! I naturally slipped into cameraman mode and found myself in no photos. Sonofa!
