hard to believe that time of year is almost here!
for the past few years, I've always tried to make at least 1 of the furry conventions and the closest one has been Megaplex. Usually held in Orlando but this year, it'll be held in my hometown of Jax. I'm very excited about that - mostly due to it being local as I couldn't get this coming weekend off completely. I'll be able to attend Friday and Saturday with no problem - Sunday night I'll have to work and therefore might miss some things but it works out for the best - I still am able to attend.
Megaplex (back then FSB) was the first furry convention I ever attended. I've also been to a few of the Anthrocons but that is held in PA. I was hoping to go this year but things didn't work out too well for that. (No place to stay... granted if I were to take the train or something I could make it up and would pay at the door to get in... but not sure) anyhow, I'm hopeful for next year.
also coming up in April is my local furry group's picnic (always a good time and warm weather) held at Hanna Park (right on the beach). Last few years we've had a big crowd... while not many people have signed up for it yet, I'm sure there will be more attending as it gets closer. Some come with their fursuits and it's always a nice sight to see how many people around the beach come up and ask for pictures with them as well as the reactions of little ones. They think they're at Disney or something. Last year I believe, some teen girls in prom dresses came up asking for pictures with them.
they (conventions) are always fun to attend not just because of the furriness and artwork and games but it gives me the chance to catch up with friends that I've not seen in quite some time (and some I'd be meeting for the first time.) :)
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I just looked over the schedule for Megaplex... Sunday night is the Gong Show as well as the Pawpet Funday Show... because of a work schedule I'd also miss half of the Fursuit games as well...
I do have some split vacation days I could take but I'd need to ok it with my supervisor and co-worker. If our 3rd person shows up on Sunday, I might be able to take it off... but that'd leave them with quite a bit to do. (And anyone knowing me knows I wouldn't want to do that (as I'd feel bad and wouldn't have a good time))
so... I'd still get to do the things on Friday and Saturday (including Uncle Kage's story hour, 2's rantings and the special return engagement feature of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (some even performed by fursuiters))... I'd have to play it by ear on Sunday...
however, the picnic in April is a 1 day (afternoon) event and on a Saturday so I definitely have it off and I'm definitely going to it.
(and with a friend, I hope... :) )
*blush*
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