I just want to say that I am really glad that I attended MFF this year after some hesitancy. Even though the con reached toward the 9,000 furs level, it still felt small and, despite a few organizational bumps with lines, still operated smoothly. I was initially bummed that I wasn't going to have my partial done in time--not even close--but putting it on hold allowed me to just enjoy myself and not commit to any mistakes that were in my suit's design out of pressure of getting it done. I'll be posting some shots of the whole ordeal here, and might even ask to host a panel on the design principles of 3D printed fursuit parts for next year's MFF.

This was my first year sponsoring, and the shorter lines (I had to wait 15 seconds to pick up my badge) made the premium worth it. I had stuffed my face the night prior to the sponosor brunch because I'm too used to crappy "continental breakfasts" and that was a mistake: the food selection was epic. I might be biased coming from Alaska, but the con had the most affordable and most varied buffets I've seen anywhere for the price.

The raves are always a highlight for me, and I spent a good 12 hours at them in total. I was especially thankfully that the Dead Dog Dance went until past 1:30am. I really liked n00neimp0rtant's performance and found their selection perfect for a furry club (https://soundcloud.com/n00neimp0rtant-1). Thursday is always kind of slow for me (this year I spent the day in NW Indiana visiting furs who couldn't make it to Chicago), but then it's suddenly Sunday and that aura of "The End" is hanging in the air. As is typical, I dropped a few hundred $$$ on commissions.

As always, the best part of the con is just being in the same physical space as your friends. To Keesh, Tav, Mori, Varg, Maddie, Theo, Leo, Jester, Soren, Spunky, and the pizza rodent clan, I am thankful for your friendship. It made it very hard to leave. :) Hoping to add more names to that list for next year!