1. In her 1st drawn appearance, she didn't have a name. She was simply referred to as the "Hi Striker Vixen"
2. She was originally created for humor as part of an Oekaki Board's "Bizarro Valentine" theme, but seemed to draw some good feedback and grew on me more
3. She was inspired by my actual career as a carny, which spanned from 2003-13, though I originally tried to have her show more carny stereotypes like missing teeth
4. While her primary and favorite color is canary yellow, she sometimes also wears sky blue, which is another color she enjoys. This is not as random as it appears. When I 1st worked on North American Midway in 2007, their shirts for jointees (game workers) was yellow, but they later changed that to sky blue shirts. I still like showing her in the yellow more than the sky blue.
5. While she's mostly a nomad, being a carny by trade, she resides in Gibsonton, FL when off the road. Gibsonton (or as carnies often call it, "Gibtown") is a suburb of Tampa that was founded by carnies
6. No, I don't have a fetish for eyepatches, LOL, but I figure it does much for her character and shows how she's been through a rough life, even if enjoying every bit of it. Just don't ask her to take it off and don't ask how she lost that eye. It's 1 of her very few highly sensitive subjects.
7. Her name is an age old carny pun that originated in the sideshows. To understand it, you just need to know that the carny term for patrons is "marks"
8. While not always seen smoking, when she does smoke, she smokes cigars. This is a nod to the history of the hi striker game she works for a living. From sometime in the 19th Century until the 1950s, hi striker games used to give out cigars to those who rang the bell. This is also how the term "Close, but no cigar" originated

As a loyal follower of the furry fandom since 1999, anytime a fellow fur passes away, it's almost like losing a family member. While  genecatlow and I never got to know each other really well (which is something I do deeply regret now that he has passed away), he and his wife  catswhisker were 2 of the 1st furry artists I ever admired and followed during my "noob" years. To describe how much this death saddens me is beyond the feeling of losing an ordinary cousin. This hits me almost as if losing an uncle you wish you could've known better. In fact, this is actually the 1st time in my 18 years as a furry that I have actually cried over the loss of a fellow fur.

To Mr. Temple, may you Rest In Peace, and thank you for all the wonderful entertaining works you shared with us for so many years.

To his Ms. Gilroy and everyone else who loved and admired him, whether close or distant, you have my upmost condolences. I am feeling your pain and praying for all of you, regardless of what faiths you may have!

As I voted for and wanted Gary Johnson, here's how I see it.

If you voted for Trump, I don't give a fuck

If you voted for Hillary, I don't give a fuck

If you voted for anyone else, I don't give a fuck

If you're going around unfriending, blocking or harassing people over who they voted for, you're a moron!

If you're leaving the country or committing suicide over the result of a stupid election, buh-bye!

So far, I have  strikercheguar as my interim VP (pending completion of committee assembly, and vote after innaugeral committee meeting), and we could use more volunteers willing to help administer a convention in Iowa in the future. We have been currently considering the following venues:

Davenport
Hotel Davenport

Iowa City
Iowa House Hotel/Iowa Memorial Union

Cedar Rapids
DoubleTree Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel (too small to be more than a 1st year venue, though)

Coralville
Marriott Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Lately, because I've wanted to eventually start a con in my home state someday, I searched places in eastern Iowa that might be big enough to hold one. The best possible venue I found was in Iowa City. Here's where this idea gets crazy. The venue would be the Iowa Memorial Union & Iowa House Hotel (attached to the Union), which are both owned by the University of Iowa. This would mean if I and a committee could get this booked, it would probably be the 1st time a furry convention would LITERALLY held on a college campus. By the way, besides a hotel, food court, art museum, and other cool things, the IMU has 17 meeting rooms and 4 ballrooms (+1 in the art museum if not during the academic season). 1 obstacle would be transportation as it's about 30 miles south of the nearest international airport: The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, but I know a cab or shuttle van from the airport to Iowa City would be $38 for 1 person and if demand is high enough, there's possibility of hiring a shuttle service, the cheapest route would be from the airport's off-site Burlington Trailways terminal to downtown Iowa City. They only would charge $10 per rider. This is still in the idea phase, though

If you wanna find out more about my Furry Wrestling Federation, you can now do so HERE on FWF, just go to

At  fursquared I'll be hosting 2 panels:

-"Fur Scouts Meet & Greet"
A social hour for furs who have been involved in scouting programs like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.

-"FWF Live"
My Furry Wrestling Federation will be broadcasting a live show from Second Life for visiting congoers!

No I don't wear it for LGBTQ pride, and no I'm not a hippie, I simply like the tye dye because it's colorful. Back when I was a dunk tank clown, 1 of my best outfits to wear in the tank included overalls over a tye dye shirt :o)

Hotel booked, CHECK!
Train Tickets booked, CHECK!
Registration paid, CHECK!

I'll be staying at the Wyndham Grand, sure it's 6 blocks away from the convention center, but if I could walk over 30 miles in a day (which I used to when I was a drifter) 6 blocks is nothing. I also love how the train station is right between the 2 places :o)

For examples and more info, you can go here

Her FB page is here

The new Av pic you see for my page (if you don't see a pie in the corner, hit F5 or refresh) is one she did, using bases from  waitress

Mixed Candy Bowl - Cucaracha Field, Pittsburgh, PA (Host: Kage Institute of Technology) Highest available Colonial Conference vs. Highest available Alpha 12

DHC (Don't Hug Cacti) Cactus Bowl - The Hunting Ground, Yuma, AZ (Host: Arizona Coyote University) Highest available Desert 10 vs. Highest available Heartland Conf.

Iams Klondike Bowl - Iams Indoor Stadium, Anchorage, AK (Host: Klondike Konference) Highest available Klondike Konference vs. at large bid

Carribean Bowl - Estadio San Juan, San Juan, PR (Host: Universidad de Technología de San Juan, AKA: San Juan Tech) Highest available Paradise League vs. at large bid

Fur Happens All-Star Bowl - Polecat Stadium, Muncie, IN* (Host: Munciana Memphit University) East All-Stars vs. West All-Stars, all players at sophomore grade or higher

Mason-Dixon Bowl - Thoroughbred Field, Louisville, KY (Host: Smoky Mountain Conference) North All-Stars vs. South All-Stars, Freshmen and Sophomore players only

Dust Bowl - Sinclair Stadium, Sinclair, WY (Host: Green River P&M) Highest available Great Plains vs. Highest available Pac Rim

*-Changes venue annually

South Regional
Semifinals
Bayou Bowl - Atchafalaya Dome, Breaux Bridge, LA (Host: Acadiana University)
Valley Bowl - Conquistador Field, Pharr, TX (Host: Rio Grande Valley University)
Final
Waffle House Southern Bowl - The Southern Bowl, Jackson, MS (Host: Yazoo State University)

East Regional
Semifinals
Chowder Bowl - Chowdahead Field, Boston, MA (Host: The Furry League)
Swamp Bowl - Everglade Park, Naples, FL (Host: Florida Everglade University)
Final
Strawberry Bowl - The Strawberry Bowl, Plant City, FL (Host: Ybor Jesuit University)

North Regional
Semifinals
Corn Bowl - Blue Bunny Field, Des Moines, IA (Hosts: Rock Island State University & Omaha Mustalid University)
Windy City Bowl - Lakeshore Field, Chicago, IL (Host: University of Chicago-Northside)
Final
Evergreen Bowl - Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA (Host: Washington Atheist University of Spokane)

West Regional
Semifinals
Volcano Bowl - Hot Tail Field, Hilo, HI (Host: Mauna Loa University)
Rabbit Valley Bowl - Rabbit Valley Stadium, Sacramento, CA (Hosts: Ursa State University & Pacific Rim Conference)
Final
Roulette Bowl - Jackpot Stadium, Las Vegas, NV (Host: Desert 10 Conference)

National Semifinals
Swift Bowl - Beagle Dome, Memphis, TN (North vs. South, Host: Memphis Memphit University)
Circus City Bowl - Circus World Stadium, Baraboo, WI (East vs. West, Host: Ringling State University)

National 3rd Place Game
ABF Ozark Bowl - Plateau Park, Jonesboro, AR (Host: Ozark State University)

National Championship
FCAA BPS Championship Bowl - Lone Star Dome, San Antonio, TX (Hosts: Alpha 12 & Bible Belt Conferences)

Furst Four - Anderson Erickson Arena (formerly The Blank Center), Des Moines, IA (Host: The Heartland Conference)

Subregionals
Honalulu Subregional - E Komo Mai Arena, Honalulu, HI (Host: Mauna Loa University)
Bridgeport Subregional - Ovision Center, Bridgeport, CT (Host: The Furry League)
Delavan Subregional - Delavan Civic Center, Delavan, WI (Host: Barnum State University)
St. Louis Subregional - Silph Co. Arena, St. Louis, MO (Host: Gateway Technical University)
Baltimore Subregional - Charm City Center, Baltimore, MD (Host: Maritime State University)
Biloxi Subregional - Crawdad Park, Biloxi, MS (Host: Gulfport University)
Omaha Subregional - Midwest Bank Center, Omaha, NE (Host: Omaha Mustalid University)
San Diego Subregional - DHC (Don't Hug Cacti) Field, San Diego, CA (Host: Embery University)

Regionals
Marathon Regional - Key Lime Dome, Marathon, FL (Host: Marathon State University)
Chicago Regional - Stockyard Arena, Chicago, IL (Host: Chicago Bovine University)
Portland Regional - Rose Garden (FHL) (Host: Acorn State University)
Helena Regional - Alpine Air Arena (Host: Bovine State University)

Semifinals/Finals
The Furry Four - Atchafalaya Dome (AKA "The Bayou Bowl," Breaux Bridge, LA (Hosts: Acadiana University & Wetlands Conference)

Cross-Country: Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL (Host: Ybor Jesuit)
Golf: Lapine Trails Country Club, Tahoe City, CA (Host: Lapine State)
Volleyball: Patriot Stadium, Willamsburg, VA (Hosts: Virginia Colonial & The Colonial Conference)
Soccer: ACU Soccer Park, Yuma, AZ (Host: Arizona Coyote University)
Crew: Frostbite Reservoir, Frostbite Falls, MN (Host: Whattsamatta)
Bowling: Stumblin' Squirrel Lanes, Yazoo City, MS (Host: Yazoo State)
Football: Lone Star Dome, San Antonio, TX (Hosts: Alpha 12 Conference & Bible Belt Conference)
Field Hockey: Graber Field, Clear Creek, IA (Host: Amana Amish)
Wrestling (Duals): Pea Ridge Memorial Arena, Keokuk, IA (Host: Keokuk A&M)*
Wrestling (Individuals): Rabbit Valley Pavilion II, San Jose, CA (Host: Pacific Rim Conference)
Badminton: KIT Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh, PA (Host: Kage Tech)
Swimming/Diving: MSU Aquatic Center, Marathon, FL (Host: Marathon State)
Gymanstics: Ringling Center, Baraboo, WI (Host: Ringling State)
Ice Hockey: DC Watchtower, Seattle, WA (Host: Pacific Rim Conference)
Basketball: Atchafalaya Dome, Breaux Bridge, LA (Hosts: Acadiana & Wetlands Conference)
Tennis: Scallywag Tennis Center, Gulfport, MS (Host: Gulfport)
Baseball: Wapello County Stadium, Ottumwa, IA (Host: Wapello Valley)
Softball: Armadillo Park, Amarillo, TX (Host: Texas Armadillo)
Track: Gateway SportsPlex, St. Louis, MO (Host: Gateway Tech)
Lacrosse: Blue Bunny Field, Des Moines, IA (Host: Heartland Conference)

List goes by sport

Cross-Country: Mountain Prey State (@ Naples, FL)
Golf: Space Coast (@Gulfport, MS)
Volleyball: Acorn State (@Omaha, NE)
Soccer: Round Rock State (@St. Louis, MO)
Crew: Vulpes Fulva (@Sturgeon Bay, WI)
Football: Ursa State (@Plant City, FL)
Field Hockey: Acorn State (@Des Moines, IA)
Wrestling (duals): Rock Island State (@West Burlington, IA)
Wrestling (teams): Keokuk A&M (@Austin, TX)
Badminton: Lapine State (@Muncie, IN)
Swimming/Diving: Marathon State (@Frostbite Falls, MN)
Gymnastics: Omaha Mustalid (@Baraboo, WI)
Ice Hockey: Kage Tech (@Green Bay, WI)
Basketball: Ursa State (@Amarillo, TX)
Tennis: TBD (@Utica, NY)
Baseball: TBD (@Ottumwa, IA)
Softball: TBD (@Amarillo, TX)
Track: TBD (@King of Prussia, PA)
Lacrosse: TBD (@Warren, MI)

He truly was a man I respected highly as I loved just about all of his work. From acting in Stripes, Ghostbusters movies, Heavy Metal, and other films, to all the great works he wrote and directed. Here are some of my favorite movie quotes of his.

"We had part of a Slinky once, until I straightened it." -As Egon in Ghostbusters II

"If there's 1 thing I know how to do, it's drive stoned!" -As Zeke in Heavy Metal

"Well, let’s say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of psychokinetic energy in the New York area. Based on this morning’s sample, it would be a Twinkie… thirty-five feet long, weighing approximately six hundred pounds." -As Egon in Ghostbusters

Today, Murphy's Law was strictly enforced on me

6am: show up to work, find out lock box to get into office is frozen, walk to Hy-Vee to call since I forget my cell phone at home, almost losing all feeling in my ears from the frostbite
6:45: finally get into cab, only to find out headlights are out and there's no power steering
7am: finally take off in another cab
10am: slide on ice through a stop sign and collide with a moving pickup truck

The results: $195 fine for stop sign violation & now possibly having to pay $500 for the insurance deductable + salvage fees

This one is from the 1971 Christmas episode of Bozo's Circus on WGN TV starring International Clown Hall of Famers Roy Brown as Cooky & Bob Bell as Bozo :o)

http://vimeo.com/55395448

I don't like to post about my woes, nor about the negative realities that is my life, believe me, but I dunno if I'm gonna survive this bus trip home. I haven't eaten in over a day in 1/2 and don't have anything to my name to eat off of until I get home Friday afternoon. Even worse is last night during a bus layover in Beaumont, TX, some prick stole my cell phone while I was asleep (UGH!!!), This recent run in the carnivals has cost me way more than it has gained me! I pray to God I never have to work another carnival again, but God doesn't seem to want me to keep a job that makes me a profit, or else I'd still be driving semis for STS and not up this creek without a paddle :o(

As much as I like  buckhopper's FBA and get along with Buck,  steviemaxwell, and several other GMs, due to 3 consecutive years of getting shut out in the draft and lack of time to do anything there anymore (mainly because of how busy I am in the Second Life pro wrestling circuit), I must announce my retirement from involvement from the league, I still respect the league highly, I just feel like an outcast from them.

As for , it is also because of this lack of time to keep up that I must step down as head of the group and am offering it to anyone who wants it.

The FCAA, if I find time, I might just do the tournaments, but will most likely give it up all together.

-BassMan

Well the witching hour has passed, and my 32nd birthday has begun, though my official time of birth is 10:22 am this day in 1981 in Iowa City, IA. This year I'm in McAllen, TX again for my Hallobirthday OF DOOM

Tonight at 8pm Second Life Time (US Pacific), the Furry Wrestling Federation is doing its 1st Free-Per-View Show on Second Life "Primal Urge," but might need a color commentator, if you can help, please see RoccoClown (me), piper730, or Baldisar McGinnis in world. We are also recruiting wrestlers (though if you're unfamiliar with the NexGen system, we'll have to train you for it), for an application, please see 1 of us, or you can pick up an application form at our arena in-world.

Our arena is located at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondli.....Ridge/62/73/86

A couple of weeks ago, I proposed to a human on Second Life known as Samantha Prater, she said yes!

Now not only are we engaged on there, but also planning to make it real once I get off the road! This will be my 1st RL relationship in 12 years!

FWF Evolution is held at the FWF Ampitheatre on the Second Life sim of Hanglame Ridge every Friday night @8:30pm Second Life Time. Here's the SLURL to find it:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondli.....Ridge/68/70/87

Our shows are also webcasted to YouTube by  zarrakan, You can find FWF's broadcasts at
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis.....pR06k5niTBueIZ

I just recieved word that I got fired after accidentally spilling a large amount of fly ash last night in Keokuk, IA so it looks like for a job, I'm up shit creek without a paddle until going back to the carnivals next year, unless someone's crazy enough to hire me here