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~Anthrocon 2014 Recap~
11 years ago
Dancing Through Life...
As always, it was utterly incredible and breathtaking! I won't be doing much name dropping as there are simply too many people I love and chill with at this con.
I will say rooming with 
and 
was AMAZING! Probs the best room I've ever had. Every morning we returned it to a magically clean state and you'd never know there were 11 fursuits in that room! It smelt so clean!
Wednesday
We arrived around 12:30 and were saddened to hear the previous people in our room hadn't even checked out yet. As such we had to just chill in the lobby until 3pm as we waited for the stragglers to get out and the cleaning ladies to get in. Shout out to the Westin for holding all our luggage so we could move around a bit. After we dropped the stuff off, and had already seen a million friends, it was time for a dinner date with Vallhund and Jennzies. We ate at Furnandos, shared stories and walked around town. Strobes went off to dance class with some dancer furs and I hopped in Basalt and wandered the lobby. He got a great reception and I love playing him. When Luie arrive she hopped in Gale and we suited for quite some time! After that it was time to grab a quick dinner then session one of filming "Turn Down For What" the furry parody. Thanks to all the crazy fools that showed up and caused utter chaos in my suite. We can't wait to release it! After that I fursuited the lobby in Gale and had a great evening!
Thursday
Thursday started with breakfast at Brown Bag Deli. After that it was off to explore Pittsburgh some more with friends. Then we headed to Reg and filled out the dumb furry survey that is now even dumber. After that it lunch time at August Henry's and goofing around the DLCC. We did some more filming for "Turn Down For What" and then some chill drinking. I finally got to hang out with the ever hilarious Tilt Longtail who was wearing Brer Fox and he entertained me and everyone in the room with very funny stories. Soon after Hunter, Jake and I went to Tonic in suit for a nice cold drink that turned into two cold drinks. Then it was back to the Westin for our first major party. We had a ton of folks there for a nice 2 hour long fiesta. Much booze was had then it was off to Rahne and Skroy's DJ sets. I blacked out at some point apparently and had a kick ass night.
Friday
Another breakfast at Brown Bag Deli and then off to do con things. I went to the Dealer's Den for a bit and hung out with various friends. I got to meet GoH Jim Cummings and have him sign my Talespin book on a picture of Don Karnage. That was fucking cool! He even spoke as Don Karnage for the whole interaction. I ended up buying a giant Werewolf-Lion-Beast plushie from Mango Island Arts and he got a lot of love from fursuiters on my way back to the room. His name is now Joffrey. After that I went to dinner with Kota and then went to watch the Prelims. Everyone rocked! Groups didn't have to tryout? So I just watched. Then I took Spartan up to the roof to watch the fireworks cause he hadn't seen them in like 3 years. After that we drank and hit up Oddy and Recca's sets. Had fun dancing and the music was great but I was in an off mood so I headed back early.
Saturday
And another breakfast at Brown Bag Deli! Then I suited up as Basalt and got my fursuit badge. I suited all around the con space, threw Flea in Nexus and Smudge's wife in Gale. We did the parade, had a lovely time and headed back to the room to desuit. I cleaned up, we did another August Henry's dinner and then I suited up in partial Gale for Floor Wars. I had been 3 people down on the waitlist and assumed I wouldn't get in so I just partialed. In fact when I arrived I took the whole suit off so I could relax and watch. Then bam I was in cause of all the dropouts. And thus began my battle to the top where I somehow beat Trinity, Xepher, and Relic. I still believe Relic beat me but hey the judges apparently did not. So on I went to the final battle to see who would be champion. It was a pleasure dancing against Caw Hyena, he kicked my butt and damn does he deserve the champ title! Also congrats to runners up Ratcher Couture and winners The Jacks who took the 2 v 2 out of suit battles. Really though everyone brought it and everyone did amazing. Also that was the most hype Floor Wars crowd fucking EVER <3 After that it was party time! And what a party it was. We all got hammered and got down to our underwear. Eventually a noise complaint broke up the party but then we all just went down to the dance. At the dance I grinded with a lot of really hot fursuits and left very happy.
Sunday
Strobes and I awoke early, got more Brown Bag breakfast and practiced our routine a little before heading to the ballroom. The Dance Comp was insane! Some performances were just fucking nuts! Strobes and I had a lot of fun with our routine and we're happy you all enjoyed it! We got runner up in the group category and we're flattered, thank you all for the love you showed us :) After that was the annual Dancer Fur Family Dinner. Twas yummy but I had to duck out early to meet up with Luie. She and I then headed down to Tilt Longtail's room where I was greeted by Griefer. I won't disclose details but apparently it was all a set up and I ended up on camera and very very covered in slime and pie. It was such a blast and the three of us hung out for a bit afterward. After that was the Dancer Fur Cypher. Then we had some folks in our room, which got way to crowded so I gave an "I Love You" speech and kicked everyone out so we could get to bed.
So yeah it was an insane weekend but a fucking blast. I miss you all so much already. The drive home Monday sucked as always and Strobes and I are still recovering from exhaustion. See you all there next year! <3
Peace and Love,
Gale
I hope to go next year
(P.S. ANE is definitely on my consideration list for 2015 :D)
Also how did you fit that many people in a room?
and next year i will be TOTALLY legal HEHEHEH to drink *^* PAAARTY