Hello and Goodbye. Texas Furry Fiesta 2018 has happened just recently over the weekend and this dragoness went for all the days. Flew in Thursday came home Monday. This was my first TFF con experience and for what it was, I have massive positives to give to all the staff and crew who worked on this con. Just a side note I normally do MCFC but had to skip that for TFF this year. The main reason will be explain in a moment. So I know what im looking for when going to a Fur Con, but every con has different environments and Texas Furry Fiesta had a lot of impressions that did floor me.

The First thing, For the weekend I stayed with someone very personally and close to me. A friend ive known for a long time and someone who Im proud to be there pet for in that sort of relationship. My master  nagachief was who I was staying with for the weekend, and It was the best ever. For both of us it was our first time meeting physically and I was very nervous as I did not want to mess up or make mistakes between us. But honestly the moment I got in his car from the airport, all my nervousness and fears left. It just felt natural talking to him hugging him and just spending time with him around the con. When the day came. I was happy, I was his girl and proud to be as such.

There is a lot that happened but I'm going to try and knock a few out with detail that needs be about some memorable events. First was completely sporadic and was not meaning to go to it. This was on Thursday, Most of the time Thursday are just kinda “nothing days” not much happens as friday is the real con day for most cons. While walking around the 2nd floor of the hotel I saw what was a artist drawing something as the audience discuss what to be drawn. We both sat down to listen. The panel was called "Frantically Drawing Fursonas" Hosted by SlyphurSkyes And Velli Wolf. A LOT happened, ranging from “creating a cereal mascot” or “sonic OC” and the audience are involved in making whatever was rolled. One of which is something that me and everyone in the room try to trend which is #hellagator9000. If you want to see all the end result of the panel a link is here. So have fun there :D They were amazing people and fun panelist!

That was pretty much all that happened Thursday. I got great sleep and Friday came, oh the first day. Got some breakfast, ran into a few friends like a certain Ratty I know  chances hehe. Knew him for so long it was wonderful to give him a hug and having in person conversations. Open Ceremonies started out and WOW was the location more larger then im used too as MCFC is my most known con of comparison. Seeing who the con chair is and love how everything is, Sable Gryphon was his name, and being learn a trend here. SQUAWK. And how much that travels in the room and through out the con. On top of awoos but.. you know XD. Once it started walked around the very large hotel (which btw had like 25 floors or something). Dealers Den was wonderful to see a lot of people. Marci, Mary Mouse, Donryuu, SandySchreiber, and also Jay or on FA  applepup He is awesomeeee :3. There were many panels I join. Inanimate TF related stuff. A Overwatch meet (which I was to loud and overtaking with my thoughts. Sorry everyone >.<). Got some dinner with Ratty and Zani but traffic was complicated and missed out on Khord's panel and felt awful about it..

Friday was a very fun day but something as a side I want to write out happened thats important to me. You can skip this paragraph if you dont want read about babyfur related talk. I found there was a Cub corral at the con run by a artist Ive followed for years. I dont talk about my little side often for reasons but I am slightly open in a way (I mean I do have some art) I never been to one of these things in a public setting so I didnt know what to expect, and honestly I felt happy. I ran into many people who I knew already like BabySam and Mochipup. Also got to meet KP through the con and at the hub. I was able to do a whole lot but I was able to do some stuff and I was able to at least feel little in my headspace. It was was wonderful and thanks to everyone I saw and met, and to Kay and everyone involved in the hosting of such event. It was wonderful.

Later in the night I found the Transformania panel but was late to it so I missed on most of it, and the next panel after that before I left for the night was the Fat and inflation panel by  KobaltSilverstar and was a lot of fun how the panel was ran and the audience there was.

That was mostly Friday. Saturday Day 2 comes into things as most of the time frame comes out. Morning was hard for me as I was up pretty late and woke up early so me and zani did not miss out on the fursuit parade and it was beautiful to see so many different suits then what im used to from MCFC on top of people I do know and seen many times over. Plus it was longer then Im used too because of there being a total attendance of 3866. after that we just spend some soft time before going to more panels Ive been waiting, Which happened to be  Valsalia Panel about transformation in writing and narrative with other panelists that... sadly I forgot who they were and should have got there names >.< but was a beautiful panel when talking about narrative situation then just a quick fire RP with someone, and for me helps with some creation Ideas I have if I push myself to write them and feel ready to put it out there in a sense. (btw go to his fa and website makes a awesome webcomic you should readddd!) Most of the time was talking to Val about things and everything, about my problems and struggles I have with writing but ideas I have that I want to make something some point, and was beautiful what we had and to see him. After that we relaxed and just walked around, taking pictures and seeing more people,I went to another panel that Velli was doing related to his game he is working on called "Souljourn", I wasnt able to hear the entire panel as I need to do a quick run for Zani but I got the most of what was being planned. If you are going to BLFC I recommend looking for a panel related to this as the concept I felt is a beautiful start. Now moving on This is where a hectic night become. Because I bounced many panels and locations to catch people. There was Open Mic panel by someone name Path Hyena (which I did my own set there ill have the video soon). Then Recca's opening set (awesome person), then Fox and Peppers Concert, OH BOY THE CONCERT. This was my master zani first time ever hearing these people musical talent as well how they do there stage performances and what happens overall, He Loved it very dearly and I was happy since Ive been supporting there music for a long time. Two things for me, one, being that it was me and zani first time meeting for this con when They started to sing “lighthouse” I cried into his arms more then I ever had. The 2nd moment was when they were doing some charity moments where they were giving out some items. One was a box with something in it, the other was a Fox and Peppers shirt that isnt open yet and can get it early now. BOTH TIMES, I shouted a start bid of 40 dollars, and got out bid obviously by the crowd. Pepper did mention that the shirt they had a XL and a Med one. The XL was the one he was holding and can give the other later. After the XL left I quickly shouted if I could give 40 dollars to charity to take the M shirt and peppers response “Man this person was always the one starting the bid as everyone stayed quiet they were like 'I aint no bitch'” and that was a beautiful moment, and yes I have that M shirt and signed. Now The concert show doesnt stop there, as a surprise person was put on stage. His name is Bryan Massey, He has a mass credit list of stuff but should be know for Wilhelm in Borderlands the Pre Sequel, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1 and 2. (he has a IMDB page just look there). He said he has been to many anime cons and experiences, he was only at this furcon for 4 hours by fox and peppers and what he said was beautiful “This is the best con I ever seen, you furries are awesome”. After the show I got to have a chat with him, giving him the spiel kage and everyone does to help show out how wonderful we all are and can be. It was lovely conversation and happy to have given him to him, probably already had it from staff before hand but still. He was a great man to meet and happy to have chatted with him. (Also heads up, he lives locally in Michigan and told him about Motor City Fur Con. So be aware if he goes there :3).

Sunday comes around, the final day, Dawn of the final day to make that joke. This was mostly a sit down, chat with people, do some minor things. Nothing to huge as it slowed down. Giving some final hellos and chats with people, making new friends when I could and making new connections. Closing Ceremonies Came as a great show. Total number of people as I said was 3866 people, and charity number was basically 24k donations to The Center for Animal Research & Education Group of people. Many Things happened and was a wonderful CC for this con. There was still hours in the day to get around see some final sights before the night befalls. Got to see Takum do some DJ showing at the night of sunday. Ran into some more people around the bar having conversations and spend as much time as I could but had to pass out to make sure I dont miss my flight home.

From there closed the con as I got on my plane monday, gave my final hurrahs before leaving the hotel to many people I could find. Saying my goodbyes to my master and friend where beforehand, around 9AM we hugged and embraced and cried together both not wanting to let go, but we had to do. It was a wonderful experience, for me and for zani. Being my first TFF Con Experience, This was a beautiful time and a different feeling then what im used too from MCFC overall. Mostly because almost everyone at MCFC know me pretty well. The Hotel rooms were very nice in what we stayed in great room, Bed were very nice to sleep on city looked nice from our room view at least. On Sunday during our down period I had Zani take a photo of me looking out the window as I was having a reflecting moment where I wanted to cry for what I was feeling. True happiness. I had 2 badges made for this con which are uploaded on FA officially. The Theme was Lonestar Wonderland. And Next year Theme is Roll Fur Imitative. From my perspective, TFF was a wonderful con experience and wonderful staff interaction. From situations Ive heard it was very great job even with some minor situations that were handled well and quick as they could. I Give a high recommendation if you can plan for this con. I know im a nobody when I say this. But I give a massive seal of awesomeness from this Dragoness.

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful Day.

~Taya Erindra




People I met in no real order: (as much as I could remember sorry if I forgot you!)
Zanibar Reyener
KobaltSilverstar
Kay bird
Sammypup
Odendo
Velli Wolf
Rika
Donryuu
Bandaid roo
Marci McAdams.
Mary Mouse.
Applepup.
Pepper Coyote
Foxammore
Kp
Padunk
Sable Gryphon
JazzOtter
Jack Pupperoni
Edward hyena
Khord kitty
Valsalia
Chances
Ami
smokescale
Blackwolf
Mochipup
Takum
Joel / FangtheWolf
Hayaikawa
r00ffles
Doosker Roo
Chocopony
Kelvinthelion
Manicknux

All Photos I have taken are here https://www.flickr.com/gp/131501399@N04/P70oZ5 Enjoy to your delight!