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Posted 11 years agohttp://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5681396/
vogelrove 's open! He's a fantastic artist with an eye for muscles and great use of color.
He's also a dream to work with, and he's open now for some very reasonably priced stuff. Go check him out!
vogelrove 's open! He's a fantastic artist with an eye for muscles and great use of color.He's also a dream to work with, and he's open now for some very reasonably priced stuff. Go check him out!
First day of Spring is tomorrow! You know what that means...
Posted 11 years agoHappy Winter Wrap Up, Everypony! :D
May all your days be full of joy. :3
I've cried every time I've heard this song
Posted 11 years agoI've got a lot of big changes coming up in my life soon, and this song is really speaking to me right now. I hope you enjoy it, too. It's "I Lived" by OneRepublic.
Peace.
Peace.
On the plus side, re-rolling radiant damage!
Posted 11 years agoOn a more positive note, my level 16 Dragonborn Ranger is kickin' some serious butt these days. +3 Radiant Longbow with a brand spankin' new Ring of the Radiant Storm is a downright twisted combo with a Twin Strike build. We'll get his girlfriend back in no time! :D
For anyone that followed all that, feel free to drop me a line so we can squee about dicey games sometime. =^w^=
For the purists, I also play 3.5 and Pathfinder.
For everyone else, I hope you find unashamed joy in your hobbies and the ability to like liking things.
For anyone that followed all that, feel free to drop me a line so we can squee about dicey games sometime. =^w^=
For the purists, I also play 3.5 and Pathfinder.
For everyone else, I hope you find unashamed joy in your hobbies and the ability to like liking things.
I hate puzzle games.
Posted 11 years agoTheeeeeeey get to me.
*ragerageragerage*
Happy Valentine's Day! Also, Animal Love Tour is a Thing
Posted 12 years agoHello, everyone! I hope your February 14th is fun and sexy and exciting. If nothing else, TGIF!
Also, apparently you can go on a tour of animals boning at your local zoo: http://mnzoo.org/events/love-tour/
This event is sold out and, apparently, has been for some time. Not gonna lie, it sounds fantastic. Maybe next year.
Also, apparently you can go on a tour of animals boning at your local zoo: http://mnzoo.org/events/love-tour/
This event is sold out and, apparently, has been for some time. Not gonna lie, it sounds fantastic. Maybe next year.
TMI Monday!
Posted 12 years agoGo ahead, ask me anything! Maybe someday someone will actually take me up on the offer. XD
(Mostly a bump to get my old journal off my main page)
Merry Christmas! Or Happy Wednesday!
Posted 12 years agoI hope you are all having a wonderful time this winter holiday season. I got to see my family and spend some time with my elk, so I am a happy cat.
I wish all the happiness in the world to you and yours.
Quarter of a Century
Posted 12 years agohttp://mentalfloss.com/article/4991.....urning-25-year
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age."
It's been a good stint. I feel like I've got about three more in me.
Dimby’s Life Update – New Job, SF Trip and ENGAGEMENT!!!
Posted 12 years agoHello!
It’s been quite a big couple of months. Expect more commission postings in the near future, but for now, let’s get caught up:
New Job
I was hired into a new position in business intelligence. This is a lot more in line with what I want to do long-term. I started in August, and I really love it so far. My new boss is great, I’m learning a lot, and I generally have no complaints so far.
SF Trip
Donovan and I took a trip to San Francisco in early August. It was our big trip for the year, sort of a pilgrimage to both a historical LGBT city and the big furry party known as 
frolic.party. We had a fantastic time, got to see all the big sites, and spent some time with 
kyell and his husband, Kit, who were so, so hospitable. If you haven’t checked out Kyell’s books, give them a try. They are fantastic!
If any of you are traveling out there, I totally recommend stopping by Frolic. Also, look into the visitor passports for getting around. The public transportation is fantastic.
Engagement!
Donovan proposed while we were out in SF. He set everything up marvelously: we started the day out by walking around Golden Gate Park and Land’s End. We ended up at the Sutro Baths, where he had arranged for a limo ride. It was fancy! SO FANCY!!!
We rode across the Golden Gate bridge and spent some time at the Muir Woods, SF’s closest redwood forest. Afterwards, we headed back to the hotel, where he had reserved a second room. He handed me the key, I opened the door, and there were rose petals and flowers everywhere, with the ring box sitting on the table inside. He got down on one knee and proposed, and of course I said yes. =^w^=
I can’t really think of much else, though I’m sure I’m missing a few things. Take care, all!
It’s been quite a big couple of months. Expect more commission postings in the near future, but for now, let’s get caught up:
New Job
I was hired into a new position in business intelligence. This is a lot more in line with what I want to do long-term. I started in August, and I really love it so far. My new boss is great, I’m learning a lot, and I generally have no complaints so far.
SF Trip
Donovan and I took a trip to San Francisco in early August. It was our big trip for the year, sort of a pilgrimage to both a historical LGBT city and the big furry party known as 
frolic.party. We had a fantastic time, got to see all the big sites, and spent some time with 
kyell and his husband, Kit, who were so, so hospitable. If you haven’t checked out Kyell’s books, give them a try. They are fantastic!If any of you are traveling out there, I totally recommend stopping by Frolic. Also, look into the visitor passports for getting around. The public transportation is fantastic.
Engagement!
Donovan proposed while we were out in SF. He set everything up marvelously: we started the day out by walking around Golden Gate Park and Land’s End. We ended up at the Sutro Baths, where he had arranged for a limo ride. It was fancy! SO FANCY!!!
We rode across the Golden Gate bridge and spent some time at the Muir Woods, SF’s closest redwood forest. Afterwards, we headed back to the hotel, where he had reserved a second room. He handed me the key, I opened the door, and there were rose petals and flowers everywhere, with the ring box sitting on the table inside. He got down on one knee and proposed, and of course I said yes. =^w^=
I can’t really think of much else, though I’m sure I’m missing a few things. Take care, all!
BRB - GaymerX
Posted 12 years agoHey, all!
donovan and I are heading to GaymerX out in San Francisco starting tomorrow. We'll be out there for a week, and there is tons of stuff we'd like to do. Anyone going to Frolic on the 10th?
donovan and I are heading to GaymerX out in San Francisco starting tomorrow. We'll be out there for a week, and there is tons of stuff we'd like to do. Anyone going to Frolic on the 10th?(Male Only) FREE YCH Raffle! FREE!!!!
Posted 12 years ago
rynrEff Five for SPARKLERS!!!!
Posted 12 years agoWheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Thanks, Donovan! *kiss*
Thanks, Donovan! *kiss*
Please don't honk at someone for something stupid.
Posted 12 years agoI typed up a huge, ranty journal about how being a courteous driver will only get you honked at in the city. Drivers here seem to be more and more erratic with the coming of summer, since the roads are not covered with ice, and I keep getting honked at for things that result from other people not using their turn signals correctly.
I'm just trying to be courteous.
God, I miss living in the country. :(
Games that came out a while ago: Spec Ops: The Line
Posted 12 years agoAbsolutely stunning.
I can't recommend Spec Ops: The Line strongly enough. If you haven't played it (and you probably haven't, given the sales figures), go out and find a copy.
It's very graphic, but if you have an appreciation for games as both an art medium and a way to explore our humanity, you will not be disappointed.
Anyone out there an actuary?
Posted 12 years agoIt looks like a terrifying and beautiful world to be in. Are you an actuary? Can I ask you questions about it?
Thanks!
TMI... Tuednesday?
Posted 12 years agoAs me things!
Ever get weird song associations? (links NSFW)
Posted 12 years agoI really like this song by The Avett Brothers.....
.....but every time I hear the refrain, I think of pictures like this (WARNING: it's all porn)......
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3858519/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3552765/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7425600/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5326166/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493336/
....which, all told, isn't really a bad thing. <3
Recipe for a good day
Posted 13 years agoStart by sleeping in.
Add a good romp.
Mix in a heaping spoonful of road trip and outside time.
Finish off with a good episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
For best results, pair with red wine, fancy cheese, and chocolate.
Cheers!
Add a good romp.
Mix in a heaping spoonful of road trip and outside time.
Finish off with a good episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
For best results, pair with red wine, fancy cheese, and chocolate.
Cheers!
Any suggestions for a ref sheet? Artist needed!
Posted 13 years agoI'm looking into getting a new reference sheet for Dimby. I've got a couple ideas, but I'd love to have a few more suggestions for an artist. I'm looking for something high-quality, and I'd be okay paying more for it.
Also, any input on the character design would be welcome.
Ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Also, any input on the character design would be welcome.
Ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Merry Christmas!
Posted 13 years agoDuring this season of good will and good feelings, I wish you the best, happiest Christmas to you and yours. To all those that don't celebrate Christmas, may this winter find you warm and well.
I love you guys and gals, and I hope the world is treating you well.
It's Donovan's Birthday!
Posted 13 years agoIt's 's birthday! Go wish him a good one. :3
's birthday! Go wish him a good one. :3~*~*~*~*~ USA FURS: GO VOTE!!!!! ~*~*~*~*~
Posted 13 years agoAnd if you are in Minnesota, vote NO on both amendments, please!
IT'S MAH BURFDAY!!!!!
Posted 13 years agoSo give me art! XD
I've been busy all week, and Donovan and I are rapidly trying to set up for a party tonight. Sushi and games!
In case anyone is curious, I'm 24 now. =^w^=
I've been busy all week, and Donovan and I are rapidly trying to set up for a party tonight. Sushi and games!
In case anyone is curious, I'm 24 now. =^w^=
Gaylaxicon Post-Con Report!!!!
Posted 13 years agoGaaaaaaaaaay~~~~~~
For those that haven't heard, Gaylaxicon is the national GLBT sci-fi fantasy convention that travels around the country every year. This year, it was in Minneapolis! Yay! donovan was on the committee as the AV guy, so the two of us have been working a ton on it over the past year and a half (longer for him).
Guests of Honor this year included local author Lyda Morehouse, Gary Russel (of Doctor Who), Sofawolf Press, Barbara Schulz, and the furry fandom's own kyell Gold. You can guess which ones we were most excited about. Actually the furry presence at the con came about all because of Donovan. He wanted to contribute something to the con, something that hadn't been there before, so he suggested inviting the furry fandom in. He ended up promoting at a number of events like Snowpocalypse. In fact, I'm pretty sure he met a familiar manticore there. I should look into that... =^w^=
Day 0: Thursday
I was kind of a sourpuss for most of Thursday. Mandatory overtime + setup + panic at things not going right does not a happy kitty make. Luckily, we had dinner to look forward to. There is a nice little Chinese Restaurant behind the con hotel, and we got to eat with the guests of honor. We got to listen to Kyell and his mate, Kit Silver, talk about the furry fandom to a group of nerds that were gobbling up information about it. The food was great, the conversation with the committee members was nice, and the evening was much better than my working day, though we had to leave the restaurant early to finish setting up.
Day 1: Friday
I had an eye appointment early in the day, so I wasn't able to help right away. After my appointment (20/20! Thanks, Lasik!), I went to pick up a friend of mine from our hometown. He's new here on FA.
jiugui - great guy; go say hi! We ended up setting up throughout most of the midday, with the con officially opening at noon for registration.
I didn't do many panels the first day, but I spent some time in the game room playing Robo Rally. One of the guys I was playing with ended up asking me to be on the Match Game that evening, and of course I said yes. The rest of the day was spent wandering, helping Donovan set up, and sneaking some sleep when available.
At 11, I grabbed a drink and headed to be on the Match Game panel. It is a dirty game for dirty people, and if you've never seen the game show, go look it up. I had no idea what I was doing, of course, since the show was cancelled long before I was born, but I was still able to get a few laughs from the audience.
"What did the tourist see at Buckingham palace? A pig with hips that just wouldn't quit."
Day 2: Saturday
I started the day on the Furries 101 panel with
Skystrider and Flip/Procyon and 
zmeydros. It was a good introduction, I felt, though nothing you in the fandom haven't heard before. I was mostly there to moderate and reign it in when things got too tangential (love you, Flip <3), so I didn't do too much talking. The others, though, really did a fantastic job.
Donovan's panel was next. He was doing the GoH Spotlight for Kyell and Jeff Eddy, co-owner of Sofawolf Press. I was so proud of the job he did with the interview. The panel was mostly pre-written questions that the GoHs had been given in advance, so it all went pretty smoothly. You can read a little more about it on Kyell's livejournal (link below). Good job, elky!
Jiu and I snuck away to a comic shop after that to cash in on a 20% off coupon. Had to get my opening day Return to Ravnica fat packs, after all. FOR THE CONCLAVE!!!!! :3
Homosexuality and Furries was next, in which we discovered why there are so many GLBT people in the fandom. A lot has to do with porn on the internet and how tags were arranged alphabetically (gay is next to furry), so.... yay? Flip, being himself, knew tons of stuff on the subject, and I would love to listen to a full lecture on it sometime from him.
3:30 was the Chocolate Symposium. That is all I need to say about that.
More gaming with some of my local friends. I met up with Fir at some point, too, and we chatted a bit and decided to get our draft on at some point.
The evening was all about setting up for the Cabaret. It was a mad rush to transform the panel rooms into a stage (the panel rooms are connected by, well, panels), but we did it in about an hour. There had been some concern about the cabaret's lineup, but it ended up being fantastic with a lot of star talent, including:
*Drag King/Sockpuppet song medley
*Sticker Boys
*Stand-up comedians
*Burlesque
*Glowstick/breakdancing/stunt/bwuh?
At midnight, Kyell and Lyda did their reading of some of their old slash fiction, which was frackin' hilarious. Watching the two of them laugh themselves stupid with embarrassment, then egg the other one one, had everyone in stitches. Plus, Kyell had to explain to Lyda why all the furries giggled at her line, "His hand hovered over his sheathe a moment too long." I also got a signed print of Tech E. Coyote from Loonatics: Unleashed after revealing my favorite slash pairing: Scar from The Lion King and Beast from Beauty and the Beast. *blush* WORTH IT!!!
After that, Jiugui and I stayed up until five doing a Magic: the Gathering Draft with Fir, who taught us all about drafting. If you haven't met Fir, he's the tall furry that you will most likely see helping out with con suite. He's one of the nicest people I've ever met, and completely worth getting to know. Plus, he's plays a mean white/blue. :3
After that, it was time for (not nearly enough) sleep...
Day 3: Sunday
After getting up late, I went to a panel with Kyell, Zmeydros, and Tiliquain: Diversity and Stereotypes in Writing. Again, it was a great discussion, with plenty of interaction from the audience. Very thought-provoking.
Donovan and I spent some time in the Dealer's Room after that. We spent WAY too much money buying furry books, but that's okay. Got to show the family some love. I also got to talk to Snap E. Tiger of By Cats For Cats about a Dimby fursuit. He had great advice about character design, what to look for in a suit, and how to tackle a giant manticore tail. I'm hoping to grab a suit from him eventually, once the student loans and car payments are taken care of.
Werewolves and Sexual Identity came next. This one was good, but I was too tired by that point to remember much.
After the closing ceremonies, we packed a bunch of stuff up and I took Jiugui home.
When I got back to the hotel, I bumped into Donovan on the stairway, and I found out a dear, dear friend of ours (who also happened to be the con chair) had set up some time for us to talk to Kyell and Kit. K&K were nice enough to oblige our fanboying and just talk to us about conventions, the fandom, writing, and what they were up to. Donovan and I have so much respect for Kyell as an author, and getting to spend time with him and his mate was the highlight of our con. Kyell, if you're reading this, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the chat. You have no idea how happy you made us, especially Donovan. I'm glad to see that someone aspopufur fur-famous as him is still such a cool guy.
I slept well that night.
Day 4: Monday
I went back to work, bright and early. XD
I've only really been to Gaylaxicon and MFF, but I can't wait to do it again. Our next con will likely be Gaymercon out on the west coast. Hope to see you there!
EDIT: Holy eff, I may need to break this wall of text up quite a bit. Sorry!
For those that haven't heard, Gaylaxicon is the national GLBT sci-fi fantasy convention that travels around the country every year. This year, it was in Minneapolis! Yay!
donovan was on the committee as the AV guy, so the two of us have been working a ton on it over the past year and a half (longer for him).Guests of Honor this year included local author Lyda Morehouse, Gary Russel (of Doctor Who), Sofawolf Press, Barbara Schulz, and the furry fandom's own
kyell Gold. You can guess which ones we were most excited about. Actually the furry presence at the con came about all because of Donovan. He wanted to contribute something to the con, something that hadn't been there before, so he suggested inviting the furry fandom in. He ended up promoting at a number of events like Snowpocalypse. In fact, I'm pretty sure he met a familiar manticore there. I should look into that... =^w^=Day 0: Thursday
I was kind of a sourpuss for most of Thursday. Mandatory overtime + setup + panic at things not going right does not a happy kitty make. Luckily, we had dinner to look forward to. There is a nice little Chinese Restaurant behind the con hotel, and we got to eat with the guests of honor. We got to listen to Kyell and his mate, Kit Silver, talk about the furry fandom to a group of nerds that were gobbling up information about it. The food was great, the conversation with the committee members was nice, and the evening was much better than my working day, though we had to leave the restaurant early to finish setting up.
Day 1: Friday
I had an eye appointment early in the day, so I wasn't able to help right away. After my appointment (20/20! Thanks, Lasik!), I went to pick up a friend of mine from our hometown. He's new here on FA.
jiugui - great guy; go say hi! We ended up setting up throughout most of the midday, with the con officially opening at noon for registration. I didn't do many panels the first day, but I spent some time in the game room playing Robo Rally. One of the guys I was playing with ended up asking me to be on the Match Game that evening, and of course I said yes. The rest of the day was spent wandering, helping Donovan set up, and sneaking some sleep when available.
At 11, I grabbed a drink and headed to be on the Match Game panel. It is a dirty game for dirty people, and if you've never seen the game show, go look it up. I had no idea what I was doing, of course, since the show was cancelled long before I was born, but I was still able to get a few laughs from the audience.
"What did the tourist see at Buckingham palace? A pig with hips that just wouldn't quit."
Day 2: Saturday
I started the day on the Furries 101 panel with
Skystrider and Flip/Procyon and 
zmeydros. It was a good introduction, I felt, though nothing you in the fandom haven't heard before. I was mostly there to moderate and reign it in when things got too tangential (love you, Flip <3), so I didn't do too much talking. The others, though, really did a fantastic job.Donovan's panel was next. He was doing the GoH Spotlight for Kyell and Jeff Eddy, co-owner of Sofawolf Press. I was so proud of the job he did with the interview. The panel was mostly pre-written questions that the GoHs had been given in advance, so it all went pretty smoothly. You can read a little more about it on Kyell's livejournal (link below). Good job, elky!
Jiu and I snuck away to a comic shop after that to cash in on a 20% off coupon. Had to get my opening day Return to Ravnica fat packs, after all. FOR THE CONCLAVE!!!!! :3
Homosexuality and Furries was next, in which we discovered why there are so many GLBT people in the fandom. A lot has to do with porn on the internet and how tags were arranged alphabetically (gay is next to furry), so.... yay? Flip, being himself, knew tons of stuff on the subject, and I would love to listen to a full lecture on it sometime from him.
3:30 was the Chocolate Symposium. That is all I need to say about that.
More gaming with some of my local friends. I met up with Fir at some point, too, and we chatted a bit and decided to get our draft on at some point.
The evening was all about setting up for the Cabaret. It was a mad rush to transform the panel rooms into a stage (the panel rooms are connected by, well, panels), but we did it in about an hour. There had been some concern about the cabaret's lineup, but it ended up being fantastic with a lot of star talent, including:
*Drag King/Sockpuppet song medley
*Sticker Boys
*Stand-up comedians
*Burlesque
*Glowstick/breakdancing/stunt/bwuh?
At midnight, Kyell and Lyda did their reading of some of their old slash fiction, which was frackin' hilarious. Watching the two of them laugh themselves stupid with embarrassment, then egg the other one one, had everyone in stitches. Plus, Kyell had to explain to Lyda why all the furries giggled at her line, "His hand hovered over his sheathe a moment too long." I also got a signed print of Tech E. Coyote from Loonatics: Unleashed after revealing my favorite slash pairing: Scar from The Lion King and Beast from Beauty and the Beast. *blush* WORTH IT!!!
After that, Jiugui and I stayed up until five doing a Magic: the Gathering Draft with Fir, who taught us all about drafting. If you haven't met Fir, he's the tall furry that you will most likely see helping out with con suite. He's one of the nicest people I've ever met, and completely worth getting to know. Plus, he's plays a mean white/blue. :3
After that, it was time for (not nearly enough) sleep...
Day 3: Sunday
After getting up late, I went to a panel with Kyell, Zmeydros, and Tiliquain: Diversity and Stereotypes in Writing. Again, it was a great discussion, with plenty of interaction from the audience. Very thought-provoking.
Donovan and I spent some time in the Dealer's Room after that. We spent WAY too much money buying furry books, but that's okay. Got to show the family some love. I also got to talk to Snap E. Tiger of By Cats For Cats about a Dimby fursuit. He had great advice about character design, what to look for in a suit, and how to tackle a giant manticore tail. I'm hoping to grab a suit from him eventually, once the student loans and car payments are taken care of.
Werewolves and Sexual Identity came next. This one was good, but I was too tired by that point to remember much.
After the closing ceremonies, we packed a bunch of stuff up and I took Jiugui home.
When I got back to the hotel, I bumped into Donovan on the stairway, and I found out a dear, dear friend of ours (who also happened to be the con chair) had set up some time for us to talk to Kyell and Kit. K&K were nice enough to oblige our fanboying and just talk to us about conventions, the fandom, writing, and what they were up to. Donovan and I have so much respect for Kyell as an author, and getting to spend time with him and his mate was the highlight of our con. Kyell, if you're reading this, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the chat. You have no idea how happy you made us, especially Donovan. I'm glad to see that someone as
I slept well that night.
Day 4: Monday
I went back to work, bright and early. XD
I've only really been to Gaylaxicon and MFF, but I can't wait to do it again. Our next con will likely be Gaymercon out on the west coast. Hope to see you there!
EDIT: Holy eff, I may need to break this wall of text up quite a bit. Sorry!
