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Fur Reality 2014 Recap
11 years ago
So I'm finally home and got some sleep so I think I'm coherent enough to type this.
First initial part was very stressful, there was a last minute opening for Dealer's Den and I was offered it, and of course said yes. However that left a last minute scramble to get everything ready. When that was done we didn't end up leaving until about 1 on Friday, and by that time I was clawing at the walls because I was so eager to get there. (and anyone who's seen me in that state knows it can either be frustrating to watch or hilarious. This fox doesn't have much patience).
FINALLY we get on the road, only to get stuck for an hour in Ashville due to traffic, and then again for a half an hour in Knoxville. You wouldn't believe how upset I was! xD All this traffic made me miss outlandishstudios's Sketchbook Exchange panel. Grr!
A long 8 hour drive later and we arrive in Cincinnati at about 9:45 (which btw, downtown is really pretty at night!) and I was practically vibrating in my seat. I kept looking at the GPS on my phone and going "Only five miles left! AAH" and whatnot. As soon as we got our room at the hotel and dropped off our stuff we immediately met up with salmagundi, many hugs were had! And I was finally able to give him his badge that I made a few months prior. Then off we went to the Furry Anatomy panel that he was hosting. Shortly after that just degraded into funny jokes and bad innuendos because everyone in the room was a silly sort of tired. After that we zombie shuffled to Steak and Shake (or as I call it Meat and Wiggle) to grab some noms before passing out in the hotel room.
Saturday I was already up and vibrating at 7AM, getting things ready to take down the dealer table. To say I was a bundle of nerves would be an understatement. We waited for the den to open for dealers and after some flailing we got things set up. Not as much as I wanted to have but with a day to prepare I think I did okay. The experience was a tad overwhelming at first but eventually I had fun! Talked with lots of people and made new friends. :P outlandishstudios was a riot, she had her table set up across from me and always made me laugh. Had some sales for commissions, which kept me busy. After the den closed Morte and I followed Sal around and went to a few panels. Lots of fun :P
Sunday was more of the same, but a bit more relaxed. Was able to hang out a little more with Sal and much cuddles were had because we were all pretty worn out. Unfortunately had to leave after dealer's room closed at 4 but we all stood around talking and trying to delay leaving as long as possible.
Overall, even though I spent most of my time in Dealer's Den, I had a blast. I think mortegami did too, as well as torhawk who went around taking pictures all over the place. I'm already preparing for next year, there will be prons at my table >D
Speaking of pictures! Tor put them all up on a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/FR-2.....85513184929828 please tag or snag them as you see fit. <3
First initial part was very stressful, there was a last minute opening for Dealer's Den and I was offered it, and of course said yes. However that left a last minute scramble to get everything ready. When that was done we didn't end up leaving until about 1 on Friday, and by that time I was clawing at the walls because I was so eager to get there. (and anyone who's seen me in that state knows it can either be frustrating to watch or hilarious. This fox doesn't have much patience).
FINALLY we get on the road, only to get stuck for an hour in Ashville due to traffic, and then again for a half an hour in Knoxville. You wouldn't believe how upset I was! xD All this traffic made me miss outlandishstudios's Sketchbook Exchange panel. Grr!
A long 8 hour drive later and we arrive in Cincinnati at about 9:45 (which btw, downtown is really pretty at night!) and I was practically vibrating in my seat. I kept looking at the GPS on my phone and going "Only five miles left! AAH" and whatnot. As soon as we got our room at the hotel and dropped off our stuff we immediately met up with salmagundi, many hugs were had! And I was finally able to give him his badge that I made a few months prior. Then off we went to the Furry Anatomy panel that he was hosting. Shortly after that just degraded into funny jokes and bad innuendos because everyone in the room was a silly sort of tired. After that we zombie shuffled to Steak and Shake (or as I call it Meat and Wiggle) to grab some noms before passing out in the hotel room.
Saturday I was already up and vibrating at 7AM, getting things ready to take down the dealer table. To say I was a bundle of nerves would be an understatement. We waited for the den to open for dealers and after some flailing we got things set up. Not as much as I wanted to have but with a day to prepare I think I did okay. The experience was a tad overwhelming at first but eventually I had fun! Talked with lots of people and made new friends. :P outlandishstudios was a riot, she had her table set up across from me and always made me laugh. Had some sales for commissions, which kept me busy. After the den closed Morte and I followed Sal around and went to a few panels. Lots of fun :P
Sunday was more of the same, but a bit more relaxed. Was able to hang out a little more with Sal and much cuddles were had because we were all pretty worn out. Unfortunately had to leave after dealer's room closed at 4 but we all stood around talking and trying to delay leaving as long as possible.
Overall, even though I spent most of my time in Dealer's Den, I had a blast. I think mortegami did too, as well as torhawk who went around taking pictures all over the place. I'm already preparing for next year, there will be prons at my table >D
Speaking of pictures! Tor put them all up on a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/FR-2.....85513184929828 please tag or snag them as you see fit. <3
I'm totally getting some squeakers so next time I can squeak at you to xD