So over the past couple of weeks, I've been going to the York meets, first the main one then the mini (pics from the mini should be up tomorrow). Have to say I had a good time at both meets, and it felt good to see so many wonderful people like  sval,  arctic_steve,  chargan,  cinanaga,  eda and more besides. Plus York is such a great suiting location (well, for the most part; you get utter prats and bratty kids there just like anywhere else) and probably make my favourite fursuit walks.

However, to be brutally honest I think I enjoyed the mini meet more than the main one. The mini was a much more casual affair, with nowhere near as many people attending, and I found I actually preferred that more casual and relaxed atmosphere. When the venue is absolutely jam-packed with people, there's nowhere you can really go if you feel the need for some breathing space (as I frequently do) without leaving the venue outright. As big and crowded as a convention be, usually there's still enough space to go somewhere if you need a little breathing room (I used to spend time down by the lake at the old ConFuzzzled venue when I needed some space, but that's not going to be an option next year. :( ). Not so at a large meet. I'm not saying there needs to be a bigger venue - I'm always thankful the organisers are able to get any venue - but it can make me feel a bit claustrophobic when so many people are bunched together.

Anyway, that aside, I had a good time at both meets, and I'm glad I pushed myself into going.