Ahh yes retirement, sadly not from any paying work but from running a convention for 5 long years. It was past time for me to step down and let the newer more energetic folks step up to show what they can do while I can hope that all will go well.

Feels weird waking up to realize how old I have become when I consider what is new and hot in the fandom vs when I was first a wet behind the ears con attendee, then con lackey, then up the ranks to actually run a furcon. Man what a strange and freaky trip that has been with lots of friends made, folks seen and met, weird and wonderful tales, and not a few tragic incidents that we all will acquire when we get up in the years. One can hope that now in my *dotage* I can find something else to do or maybe even get a paying job :).

Please bear with the transition from me and Blindsight to Scani for the new chairspot and support the convention. I know it is always troubling when the old guard steps down but age, injuries, burnout, and lack of time all played a part, and I wish nothing but the best for those now holding the funball of running the convention.

Gaia bless everyone and i hope you will still keep in touch
Pakesh_De
Retired chaircritter for Furnal Equinox