Reno Convention Quick Recap
12 years ago
Great Con! It was small enough so you got to really hang out with all those people you saw but never had time to at other cons. Great friends and fun times!
Day one started out by Vendra talking me into playing a poker tournament in the casino while we were waiting for everyone to show up. I haven't playing in years, but put up my 50 bucks and the 15- 20 of us started out. Because I didnt really care and they knew i was a newbie I made some bold and wild (ok erratic) playing which resulted in me beating everyone at the first table ( a bunch of hardened regulars) and moving to the final table.
Slowly everyone started to fall away including my friend (sorry Vendra..I did buy lunch at least!) till we were down to me and "mister big" who tried to frighten me with a "all in" play shoving his chips in so I shoved in mine and after his prediction "I will have all your chips" lost and was sent packing back to his nam buddies at the doughnut shop to bitch about the evil furry! So, I won the tournament and a few hundred bucks, which isnt a bad way to start the day. I made sure to blow it on swag over the next couple of days.
My friends (Trail Horse) and I then started fursuiting in the convention center under the main casino which we shared with the rabbit people's convention (did they smell or what??). In the elevator, in full regalia, someone asked, "what is going on with all that?" I am a 6'9 unicorn with the horn on, so quite noticeably with the glowing blue and purple LED eyes.
I replied, "Oh I am with the rabbit convention." in full deadpan but I dont think anyone bought that! It was a lot of fun to walk around and hug friends and new ones, but my memory is not so great, so I did have to be reminded (sorry about that!) a few times. Major props to Beastcub for her amazing suit again, everyone wanted pictures even those pesky rabbit people
We had a few meals and room parties last night and finally we went down to the ballroom and since the music was some great dance music I was dancing in full suit with some awesome new and old friends including trail horse, Zarafa, Amenophis and others. It was pure magic and we were totally in the zone.
Since I wear a kilt I did the "highland fling" which everyone was clapping too till my heart gave out from pure diaphoretic fatigue. Met some great friends and hug out and had an awesome time. More detailed up to come later, I promise!
Day one started out by Vendra talking me into playing a poker tournament in the casino while we were waiting for everyone to show up. I haven't playing in years, but put up my 50 bucks and the 15- 20 of us started out. Because I didnt really care and they knew i was a newbie I made some bold and wild (ok erratic) playing which resulted in me beating everyone at the first table ( a bunch of hardened regulars) and moving to the final table.
Slowly everyone started to fall away including my friend (sorry Vendra..I did buy lunch at least!) till we were down to me and "mister big" who tried to frighten me with a "all in" play shoving his chips in so I shoved in mine and after his prediction "I will have all your chips" lost and was sent packing back to his nam buddies at the doughnut shop to bitch about the evil furry! So, I won the tournament and a few hundred bucks, which isnt a bad way to start the day. I made sure to blow it on swag over the next couple of days.
My friends (Trail Horse) and I then started fursuiting in the convention center under the main casino which we shared with the rabbit people's convention (did they smell or what??). In the elevator, in full regalia, someone asked, "what is going on with all that?" I am a 6'9 unicorn with the horn on, so quite noticeably with the glowing blue and purple LED eyes.
I replied, "Oh I am with the rabbit convention." in full deadpan but I dont think anyone bought that! It was a lot of fun to walk around and hug friends and new ones, but my memory is not so great, so I did have to be reminded (sorry about that!) a few times. Major props to Beastcub for her amazing suit again, everyone wanted pictures even those pesky rabbit people
We had a few meals and room parties last night and finally we went down to the ballroom and since the music was some great dance music I was dancing in full suit with some awesome new and old friends including trail horse, Zarafa, Amenophis and others. It was pure magic and we were totally in the zone.
Since I wear a kilt I did the "highland fling" which everyone was clapping too till my heart gave out from pure diaphoretic fatigue. Met some great friends and hug out and had an awesome time. More detailed up to come later, I promise!
sammypanther
~sammypanther
I hope to go next year
datrigger
~datrigger
OP
You should..small con so plenty of time to get to hang out with all your friends!
sammypanther
~sammypanther
that's what I like
Trail_Horse
~trailhorse
Thanks again for having me room with you Trigger. Great con! It was over too soon. And that's awesome you won the poker tournament.
datrigger
~datrigger
OP
You were an awesome roommate and now, dancer!
whitedingo
~whitedingo
I was thinking of taking lone to that con next year I like the idea of it being a small con and close to our land
datrigger
~datrigger
OP
You should! I won a poker tournament that payed for most of the whole trip. Can't wait to see you guys again!
whitedingo
~whitedingo
I'll be back there in Oct/Nov, Lone and I will come and bug you for a few days again
naketa
~naketa
was awesome meeting you hope you had fun
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