So I'm starting to look around for a partial. I'm just looking for a head and handpaws, done as a super stereotypical and basic Husky. Black/white fur pattern, no special markings, no special patterns, etc. So far I'm seeing prices around $2,000 which I find to be insane... but maybe this is just the cost of fur?

The research continues...

So I recently went to Pine Fur Con in Maine, USA, as my first convention. I have to say it was an amazing experience. I met a lot of people, from relatively new furs, to convention directors and staff. The convention ended up being a bit bigger than expected, but this just caused me to run around everywhere and try to be everywhere at once. I clocked over 2,000 steps on the last day, and I left by 6 PM! I bought some toys, joined a bunch of new telegram groups, and of course spread the word of the NEF website a bit. This convention is going to be a thing for me going forward, and has given me the motivation to attend other conventions at some point. Thank you for getting me out of my shell, Pine Fur Con.

Now, I am extremely interested in getting a reference sheet done. I'm looking at all price ranges. I want something high-quality, however, my fursona is extremely simple. Black and white athletic Husky. Really can't get more simplistic. I do have a general written reference with an example of the desired husky fur pattern, and a close up example of fur transitioning from white to black on a Husky. The idea is for 3 poses (Front, Side, Back), 3 close-ups (Face, Tail, Hands/Paws), and a separate NSFW reference that I will need to discuss with the artist. Realizing that this still involves a lot of work despite a relatively simple fursona, I'm expecting to break the $100 mark for something really good. We'll see what happens though.

In other news, I finally received my B.S. in Computer Information Technology. I might start looking for a new job soon. For the immediate moment, I'm trying to shift my schedule so I can get weekends off. This schedule exists and is being offered, but whether I get it or not depends on who goes for it, and how long they've been with the company. So, here's to hoping, because this would make it easier to visit the NH Furbowl without sacrificing sleep!

So I picked up two new gadgets yesterday. First I picked up an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 phone from Cricket Wireless. I was using a Sprint phone before and it was pretty terrible, like crazy spotty service and would completely shut down on me if I tried to play a game, type of terrible. This phone seems much better, and I can load it up with Telegram, Discord, etc, to keep in touch with all the fuzzies. Second thing I picked up was a new vape and holy crap. My old one would only go up to 75 watts and was lame. This one? 220 watts max and punches like a horse, I swear. Now I don't have to annoy anyone with cig smoke so I am quite happy.

The only thing left that I really need to upgrade in my life is a laptop. The current one I have is a super old dual-core with a broken screen. I probably wont be focusing too much on making that happen though. The point of my vape is to save me money, because it's far cheaper than cigs. That spending difference should allow me to get an apartment while still having play money, which is my current priority. We'll see how it goes.

I am constructing a website for the furries of New England, and hopefully a whole lot more. My first focus is to deliver features that allow residents of this area to communicate easily, meet local furs, share events, and find local groups. This will be a lengthy project that I will be developing from scratch.

One of the more difficult and important features will be the ability to post once, and deliver everywhere. So, for example, if you post an event on the website, it should be able to spit out to Telegram, Discord, FA, etc. Making this work will be a bit of a nightmare, but one that I want to brave to make things easier for everyone.

Work on this will be slow going seeing as how I have a full-time job as well as college, but I hope to have something out by the end of the year. We'll see how it goes.

Also, yes, I have registered the appropriate domain.

Just to update everyone, we have received support from two groups so far:

New Hampshire Furs Discord

  mainefurs

Hopefully more will join the fold and we can link up our resources.

Hello everyone,

I am attempting to establish a Discord Server for New England Furries. I would like to personally invite everyone to be a part of it. As a member, you will enjoy a live chat environment with you furry friends, alerts to events as event hosts join with us, voice chat, gaming groups, commission contacts, and more.

Previously I helped construct the NH Furs Discord, which has seen success despite other groups refusing to support us. It is at this time I am going to the next level to unite the furs and their groups across the New England region. No longer will we stand divided into isolated groups or unnecessary cliques. No longer will we ignore those willing to travel to our events to meet us. Please join us and help make this dream a reality.

Thank you.

https://discord.gg/dGwMAfk

A NH Furs Discord Server exists! Check it out @ https://discord.gg/tu7pP8Q