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fur eh 2014
11 years ago
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I am definitely thrilled to say i got to attend Fur Eh? this year. I only wish work wasnt so unpredictable so that I could easily book a hotel in advance without worry that I may get sent on field ex. I did manage to get a room for the Saturday at the hotel.
so to start off, I am not much of a city driver. Work didnt let us out early like it normally does on a Friday so the battle began with rush hour traffic (yuck). I put myself in the right hand turn lane twice by accident and well went with the flow of traffic..... I can likely write a novel on my driving habits and my avoid downtown at all costs attitude so I will leave it at that.
So I arrive at the hotel just a wee bit later than anticipated. I am thankful my buddy :tk wolfmanicon: was there already, he pretty much met up with me and directed me in the right direction. I will say I liked the layout but it was quite confusing at first.
Overall Friday night for me was just a meet and greet session. I completely missed the opening ceremonies and I believe they were held at 4pm (seems a little too early IMO) but oh well. I suited for maybe a whole 10 mins or so for Friday then went and hung out with a bunch of furs for some noms. The restaurant at the hotel on the Friday night was unbearably slow service. 1 hr for food order, plus 1hr for refills, another 30 mins after get food, another hour and a half to get the bill..... no tips were given that night. I would have much prefered to eat greasy and quick to be able to socialize and meet people than go through that again.
I left around 1045ish so that I could get back home at a decent time sleep and return to the con the next morning at a good time.
Saturday saw me at a few panels here and there but with the hotel room and all, saturday was my day to be fuzzy. Did the parade and then was off to fursuit games. got out quick on the furry physical training part then did team challenges. we one the bag toss thing but lost at soccer (oh the blindspot of doom) almost kicked my foot off lol. we wond again at the sheep puzzles but lost to the balloon relay. the tie breaker came down to the limbo. i never knew i was flexible but i was able to put in for the win for my team without falling (YAY).
Later on I watched the dance comp (some skilled dancers performed i must say) checked a couple of other panels and then went to the dance.
I lost interest in the dance so I had a beer and followed up on the latest furry drama trail then went and had dennys, followed by sleep. Saturday was last minute say goodbyes then i headed out
the new venue was great for the space. Last year felt very cramped. this new venue had much more breathing space. My biggest complaint with the new venue is the service sector in the area. I heard countless stories of EXTREMELY slow service and experienced hours of just waiting for food and bills. the location and traffic flow with being at an intersection on a one way road was a bit challenging for me as well so commuting to/from was a challenge that ate up time also. The con staff did a pretty good job of managing everything this year.
i may update on who all I met, a little tired now to name them all. was great meating everyone and hanging out!!!!! lots of fun was had
so to start off, I am not much of a city driver. Work didnt let us out early like it normally does on a Friday so the battle began with rush hour traffic (yuck). I put myself in the right hand turn lane twice by accident and well went with the flow of traffic..... I can likely write a novel on my driving habits and my avoid downtown at all costs attitude so I will leave it at that.
So I arrive at the hotel just a wee bit later than anticipated. I am thankful my buddy :tk wolfmanicon: was there already, he pretty much met up with me and directed me in the right direction. I will say I liked the layout but it was quite confusing at first.
Overall Friday night for me was just a meet and greet session. I completely missed the opening ceremonies and I believe they were held at 4pm (seems a little too early IMO) but oh well. I suited for maybe a whole 10 mins or so for Friday then went and hung out with a bunch of furs for some noms. The restaurant at the hotel on the Friday night was unbearably slow service. 1 hr for food order, plus 1hr for refills, another 30 mins after get food, another hour and a half to get the bill..... no tips were given that night. I would have much prefered to eat greasy and quick to be able to socialize and meet people than go through that again.
I left around 1045ish so that I could get back home at a decent time sleep and return to the con the next morning at a good time.
Saturday saw me at a few panels here and there but with the hotel room and all, saturday was my day to be fuzzy. Did the parade and then was off to fursuit games. got out quick on the furry physical training part then did team challenges. we one the bag toss thing but lost at soccer (oh the blindspot of doom) almost kicked my foot off lol. we wond again at the sheep puzzles but lost to the balloon relay. the tie breaker came down to the limbo. i never knew i was flexible but i was able to put in for the win for my team without falling (YAY).
Later on I watched the dance comp (some skilled dancers performed i must say) checked a couple of other panels and then went to the dance.
I lost interest in the dance so I had a beer and followed up on the latest furry drama trail then went and had dennys, followed by sleep. Saturday was last minute say goodbyes then i headed out
the new venue was great for the space. Last year felt very cramped. this new venue had much more breathing space. My biggest complaint with the new venue is the service sector in the area. I heard countless stories of EXTREMELY slow service and experienced hours of just waiting for food and bills. the location and traffic flow with being at an intersection on a one way road was a bit challenging for me as well so commuting to/from was a challenge that ate up time also. The con staff did a pretty good job of managing everything this year.
i may update on who all I met, a little tired now to name them all. was great meating everyone and hanging out!!!!! lots of fun was had
I really hope the next con you can attend will be one I can see you again! *hugs*
I dont remember meeting you though x-x So many people lol
ya i cant say for sure if we got to meet up, was such a blur, so much things to do and people met/hung out with. was lots of fun though
And with the restaurants in the area, as with any con where there are limited places to choose from for food, they will be busy and staff will be over whelmed.
I was all over the place also. I'm having a hard time remembering who I met and didn't ^^;
i definitely understand the long wait at the hotel but waiting about an hr at dennys for the bill at 2am. it was slightly busy-ish (crazy enough for the hour) but not too crazy.
in the end i would say i visited more than eat because i didnt want to waste hangout time
yes people met = lots, names i remember..... not as many (oops) so much fun was had, hope you had fun as well
And I did have a lot of fun, thanks :3
Had a blast. The weekend went by to quick :C
I know a few others who had to take the buss and were sad they couldn't stay and dance :/
be a good idea to share a room with locals at least, would be able to split the costs :3