And yet another one of these spiritual gatherings has come and gone. I traveled swiftly from the kingdom of the North to the land known as "Motor City" with and - the so-called "border guards" were not accustomed to a dignified creature such as myself passing through their gates and stalled my passage. Let's just say, they were lucky to have been alive once I was through...my fellow dragon companions had seen to it that I did not reduce the border to rubble.

However, my experience in the Motor City Furry Con was nothing short of grand and extremely pleasant. I had somehow acquired a staff position, which I thought to be a fatal error in the hands of an extremely annoyed dragon such as myself. I had contained my rage and had helped the convention in any possible form that an old dragon could. Needless to say, the back pain kicked in, but was rewarded by the joyous praise from the attendees. Old faces and new were met, and many happy moments were created and solidified in history. Many drinks were had, which one such as myself could not be more happy about.

I had the honour of crossing paths with , also known as "Uncle Kage" within these realms - it is nice to know there are old grumps that appreciate other old grumps such as myself. It was nothing short of a pleasure to have partaken in rambling and drunkenness with him - one which I dearly look forward to redoing if it helps to awaken these old bones of mine. I know that wine certainly did. You and I have yet to begin cracking those bottles open....

Though be cautioned, my dear brother ...we may have conspired a little something to make you "tweaked", to say so. I just wish that Uncle Kage and I did not have to deal with so many damn cars in our way....grrrrr.

Alas, all happy moments must have an end, but it is not entirely saddening...for the memories and moments created will forever be remembered, sober or drunk. I shall look forward to returning next year if the skies favour it.

As for now, the spring weather is upon the North and so is the time for my working season - I need to continue amassing more gold for my tastes, you know. It is not as easy as being a god in the skies, where fine wine is constantly rained upon us.

The forecast for my return to these spiritual gatherings looks not to be anytime soon for this wonderful community - I shall be at "Condition Furry" in August as well as "Midwest Furfest" in December - although, my eyes may be diverted towards Pittsburgh in July, if the fortunes favour an old soul such as mine....