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Local furry events

Penny — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:20:50 GMT

I joined this tribe a bit ago to get wind of local events, but beyond FurCon, there doesn't really seem to be anything. Am I looking in the wrong place?

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Burning Man theme camp party in the East Bay

NeonBunny — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:38:26 GMT

This should be a good party you won't want to miss. A bunch of furries are involved with the camp, and we are expecting many fursuiters to show up! Plus... Fire, art, playa outfits, themes, booze, did I mention fire and art? What about cool furry art?

Camp Zoom!, a Black Rock City original, invites you to join us for a night of Dancing, Art and Fire...

Superheroes on Vacation
Saturday, May 31st, 9pm-2am
at the Oasis
135 12th Street, Oakland
21+

Performances by the Fire Arts Collective

Dance music by DJs:
NeonBunny (dish, camp Zoom!)
J.C. (KZSU, camp HOTD)
Lord Kook (FSLD, Poop Funnel camp)

Downtempo and Ambient Grooves by DJs:
Xan-X (Ambi-Sonic)
Pepe Mapache (Guadalajara, Mexico)
Mak (Hotel W's famous Friday Happy Hour)

Sculptures and Installations by Starboy & Cary; NeonBunny
Video by 2Xintheface; Starboy

$10 (pssst- only $5 in costumes)

Food available until midnight

view the flier here:
http://neonbunny.com/events.html

view the video flier here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK3GO5NJjtk

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Call for art/music in San Francisco: Themed art for bunny party

NeonBunny — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:00:36 GMT

Bunnies, bunnies, bunnies, bunnies.

Ok, I had to get that out there.

I am part of a collective that has been producing a community based culture jam event in San Francisco on Easter Eve.

And yes, we're a theme party with the theme of bunnies. And we're one of those theme parties that takes our theme and shoves it so far down people's throats, they're pooping our theme out for weeks.

It's all about bunnies, easter, spring, and all the sugar coated cultural references that go along with it (this year, St. Patricks day is the same weekend as Easter, so we've added that as or sub-theme).

In keeping with our theme, we are seeking out new and original content.

Audio: Performance and music based artists that explore culture jamming. (And while we do love normal dj dance music like house and trance, it's not what we're going for. We'd much rather have people say "wft????" than "aw, that's some funky beats I can dance too". Although, if you can combine it into "wtf??? This music is so weird, but yet, I can not stop dancing!", then you score an A+)

Visual: We are lacking on floor space this year. Our venue does not have any big open areas, but instead has lots of little nooks and crannies (we're more of a warren/cave like space than a big warehouse space). A big installation that would take up a 20' x 20' space, not gonna work. The type of thing that would work at the end of a hallway, and becomes a hidden discovery that people will remember for years to come, that will work. Interactive, performance, wall hanging art with a bunny theme, we love you!

If you think you might be the type of artist who creates content that would fit our vision, please email me (sfaaron26@yahoo.com) so we can talk further, or send me a message here on tribe.

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furry convention in San Jose this weekend (Jan 25 - 27)

jovino — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:26:03 GMT

Further Confusion (furtherconfusion.org/) is coming! The convention actually spans Thursday through Monday, but the weekends are always best. It takes place at the San Jose Doubletree Hotel, right off the 101 freeway.

If you want to see costumes that will blow you away, get inspired for next year's outing; or if you wonder if your preconceptions were right -- then this is the place for YOU!

My business bunnywarez (bunnywarez.com/) will be vending there in the Furry Marketplace, and we'll have all sorts of great surprises. Some of which I'm certain you will LOVE! :-D My partner M and I will also be DJing the main dance on Friday evening from 9:30 - 11:45 (ish), and we are also part of some panels on Sunday.

It would be great to see y'alls!

jovino
bunnywarez.com

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Looking for roomies

Jon Paul — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:46:49 GMT

Hello. I'm new to Tribe, but not new to the fandom. I'm in search for some furs in the SF area (preferably around San Francisco State Univ.) who are wanting or looking for someone to help pay their rent in exchange for a place to stay. I would LOVE any info that you guys have to offer that could aide me in my search. If you have any questions/interrogations/profiling, please feel free to email me at gingitsune03@yahoo.com or reply here..I just hope I get used to Tribe so that I can actually navigate around this place.

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YARF

patrick_spatz — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:02:56 GMT

Dose anyone out there know anyone contected to the mag YARF. I went to there web page, but it dosen't look like anyone maintaining it.

Patrick

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Auditions for Sheep and Ranch Hand, a Sexyqueer love story

Lalalala! — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:58:58 GMT

We are having auditions for the two main roles of “The Sheep and The Ranch Hand: a Sexyqueer love story”, a short film being produced in San Francisco. Auditions are Tuesday, 11/27, from 7-9pm. Please write to us at lavigne789@yahoo.com to schedule your audition and get more information. Other audition dates upcoming. Please also see website at http://sheeplovestory.webs.com/ for last minute updates.

This is a love story of a woman discovering the joys of imagining that she is a Sheep, having adventures with her adoring Ranch Hand. (She will wear a pretty realistic sheep suit for the majority of the film.) It is also the story of her journey from loneliness to liberation through connecting with her internal truth. The script is funny and sexy, and has received very positive feedback.

I am a female film producer/editor who has had films in festivals around the globe. There is no pay on this one, but you do get: credit, exposure, DVD, good food, good folks, good film for your reel.

The two roles:

1. Chloe, Woman-As-Sheep: physically short-to-medium woman (shorter than Ranch Hand). This is a star role allowing for a lot of very expressive physical acting. Actor should be very comfortable in her body as she will be doing a lot of leaping and bounding. Chloe is new to the joys of sheep-dom, but finds herself a natural. She absolutely loves being a sheep! She is deeply in love with her Ranch Hand, who treats her with chocolate and the best clover around.

2. Handsome Ranch Hand: butch woman or FTM, taller than Sheep. Loves Chloe-Sheep more than anything in the world. Hardworking ranch hand by day, who looks forward to evenings relaxing and romping with Chloe-Sheep, pampering her, and enjoying all her fleecy silky softness.

Professional acting experience not required (but welcome). Friendly, relaxed auditions, so if this sounds fun, come on out and don’t be shy!

There is a sex scene (R-rated, no nudity required) so actors will need to be comfortable with that. I can discuss more at length with anyone who’s interested in auditioning.

This is a 6-7 minute short. There will be two shoot days, either on an upcoming weekend, or if people are available, on two upcoming weekdays. Dates are flexible. 1-2 rehearsals before the shoot. There are still some crew positions available so write us if interested in being behind the camera rather than in front. Thanks for reading!

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caling all reindeer!

jovino — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:06:28 GMT

Santacon is rapidly approaching, and it would be prudent that we have a mad band of reindeer on hand. We need at LEAST 8!

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squirell suit

chefmary261 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:48:58 GMT

I want a squirell suit. I was thinking purple and some other color. I even have 6+yards of awesome purple fur already.

One problem: I can't seem to come up with a sewing pattern to make it. My local seamstress and I would probably do all the work except I may have the head done by a fursuiter...if I can find one I can afford.

I really want to go to the con in January so any help or opinions ASAP would be appreciated.

Did I already say I wanted a squirell suit........

You are awed by my squirelly wrath!

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Writer with the Naughty American

Sara Whitford — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:07 GMT

Hello sf bay Furries,

I am a writer with the Naughty American (www.thenaughtyamerican.com) and am looking for furries to interview for a feature story. If interested please email me: swhitford@hotmail.com

I look forward to hearing back from some interesting people.

Sara Whitford
The Naughty American

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Don't ask what I was doing.....

Krispy — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:55:43 GMT

On the Department of Homeland Security website, but:

http://www.ready.gov/kids/index.html

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Portrait Series on Furries!

alex — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:17:44 GMT

Hi all! My name is Alex and I am a photojournalism major at San Francisco State University. My friend Paul and I are looking to do a portrait series of furries in the Bay Area. I shoot with a digital 20D and a Leica m3, and Paul shoots with a Hasseleblad camera, so if you are interested in getting a free portrait taken of you and any of your friends who are furries, please let us know, they are going to be truly high quality pictures. And of course, we will hook you up with free copies of the pictures.

Alex Welsh
awelsh0@gmail.com

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SF Pride March & Burning Man

Salamander — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:18:35 GMT

I've registered myself as a contingent in the Pride Parade this year as "Rainbow Salamander" . I will be showcasing some of my costumes with some of my friends as well as my little fur covered electric mutant vehicle thats in the shape of a salamander. I'm emphasizing my furry nature. If anyone is interested in being part of my contingent and being in the Pride parade you are welcome to join me. My boy Spunky and I walked in the Parade last year and it was a lot of fun. The best way to reach me is email at rainbow.salamander@yahoo.com.

I'm also creating a Furry themed Camp at Burning Man with a few of my furry and raver friends; called Camp Fluffer. The Camp will be part of Avalon Village. Check out our tribe. I'm curious to know where other Furs at Burning Man are camping. I'd like to host some kind of furry oriented social event. If anyone is interested in camping with us, you're welcome to join us.

Tons of scritches and lots hugs -- Salamander

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Social Sampler - a new social networking event

scott — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:45:18 GMT

Social Sampler

A new concept in social events: "Social Sampler". 28 activities in 7 rooms over 6 hours with 300 chairs using 50 tables. Conversation tables, dancing, games, sing-alongs, read-alongs costume club, toys, food sampler join, watch, or wander activities. several helpful hosts. waltz dancing, latin, swing dancing. 6pm to midnight

www.SocialSampler.com

All ages, Comfortable attire. No partner necessary. $12 general, $6 student with ID.

Oakland Veterans Hall, 200 Grand Avenue Oakland CA X Harrison.A beautiful dance hall, with 3,500 square foot hardwood floor, extra room for socializing and meeting new people, easy access, great parking.

CONVERSATION TABLES: Movies, Books, Relationships, Culture, Tech, Dining, Humor, Random Chat, Artists, Networking, Writers, Harry Potter, Pets, Weather, Vacations; DANCING: Waltz, Swing, Latin SOCIAL : Board games, Card games, Social games, Sing alongs, Script Read alouds, Costumers club, Toys, Food sampler

Conversation Tables
Each Conversation table has a different theme such as Movies, Books, Relationships, Culture, Tech, Dining, Humor, Random Chat, Artists, Networking, Writers, Harry Potter, Pets, Weather, and Vacations.

Each table has a deck of cards with a different topic on each card. Each card is turned over one at a time. People talk about the topic as they wish until everyone who wants to talk is finished. Then the next card is turned over. For example, for the Movie Table, topic cards include “Your favorite movie?” “Your favorite actor?” “Your worst movie experience?” “Your favorite theatre” “Your favorite movie snack?”. Similar topic cards decks are set on each conversation table. You may participate or just listen. You may join or leave any table at any time. There is a host at each table to answer questions.
Movies Table May 26 -a table each for Spiderman III, Shrek III, Pan's Labyrinth, movies in general.
Books Table Recent book discussion, writing, literature, business of authorship
Relationships Table Romance and Relationships discussion
Culture Table Symphony-dance-opera-ballet-theatre
Technology Table Technology, computers and science fiction
Dining Table cooking, fine dining, restaurant, food, cooking experiences
Humor Table Read Jokes, write cartoon captions
Random Chat Table There are 100 cards: "What was the oddest thing you have ever seen?""What is your worst hair day?" “What was your worst job experience?" "Most embarassing moment?"
Artists Exchange Table Exchange techniques, shows, art
Networking Table Business Networking: startups, marketing strategy, IPO, financing
The Writers Exchange Table mutual help for new writers and authors
Harry Potter Table movies, books and trivia
Pets Table cute pet stories, pet health
Vacations Table favorite vacations, budget vacations, dream vacations
Weather stories Table Everyone has interesting stories about weather. Blizzards, hurricanes, earthquakes, hail

Dancing
Waltz Dancing Dj music for Waltz, Polka, Congress of Vienna, Bohemian National Polka
Swing Dancing Dj music for Lindy, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Shag, Balboa, Blues dances
Latin Dancing Dj music for Salsa, cha cha, samba, mambo, bachata, cumbia dances

Games Room
Social games including charades, acronamatic, the question game, story time, WHAT IF? There are social board games in the room: pick up a social board game, select a table, and invite other to play with you. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games.

Board games including cranium, outburst, monopoly, Pictionary. There are social board games in the room: pick up a board game, select a table, and invite other to play with you. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games

Card games including Hearts, Holmes Card Game, Magic: Mamma Mia, other. There are many decks of cards and many specialty card decks. Pick out a game, select a table, invite others to join. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games.

Social Rooms

Toys
Legos, Tinker Toys, K’nex, Erector sets, modeling clay, group jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzle. You are welcome to play with the toys and invite others to join you.

Script read-alouds
reading aloud scripts from TV, plays, movies, such as the Simpsons, Seinfeld, Friends, Mash, All in the Family, Hamlet, Shakespeare in Love,Buffy, Coupling, American Beauty. There are many scripts on the table. Pick one that you would like to read aloud. Select a table, invite others to join in. Everyone selects a character, and start reading aloud.

Food Sampler There is a different food sampler each Social Sampler. Some food sampler themes are ice creams, chocolates, coffees, potato chips, cookies. Odd Ice Creams with be sampled for May 26: Avacado, Buko (Baby Coconut), Ginger, Green Tea, Halo Halo (Buko, Langka, Ube, Pineapple, Mongo &Sweet Beans), Langka (also known as Jackfruit, a relative of the Fig), Lychee, Mango, Thai Tea, Sweet Coconut, and Ube (purple Yam).

Costumers Club activities include swap or sell fabric, clothing, or costumes' sewing circle talk; or meet potential new clients about new costumes, tuxes, or gowns; or finish a costume in a 'stitch and bitch' session. This is a group for costumers and seamstresses who make costumes, gowns, wedding dresses, and clothing for such events as Renaissance Faire, Dickens Faire, Science Fiction costume masquerade balls, Halloween balls and events, Sea of Dreams NYE, Anon Salon events, Costume cons, Belly Dancers outfits, Greater Bay Area Costume Group events, Art Deco's Gatsby picnic, Newport Week, San Francisco Waltzing Society, Friday Night Waltz New Year's Eve formal Waltz Balls, Peers and Gaskells formal balls.

Sing alongs
Sea Shanteys are songs traditionally sung by sailors to accompany and set the rhythm for certain kinds of heavy, repetitive work on board ship—raising and trimming the sails, raising the anchor, and working the pumps.

Musicals are the songs from musical plays and movies, such as Sound of Music, Grease, Singing in the Rain, Brigadoon, Hair, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls.

Folk songs are just that: traditional folk songs.

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Yo Bay area Furries!

Pulsifer — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:01:28 GMT

Greetings! Although I am not as of yet a bay area furry ( I am in fact a sacfur..heh heh sac...), I am attempting to move to the Berkley area... I will be looking to move within the next couple of months, however, there is but on monkey wrnech in the gears... Not only do a I not have a place to go, I'll need a room mate when I get down there.

So if there are any Berkley furs here looking for a room mate I would be most appreciative if they would drop me an email. Any particulars, like rent, personal habits, house/apartment rules, and if need be, a chance to meet me in person first can be arranged via email. So, any interested furs can send inquiries to this adress: studioskunked@gmail.com .

Thanks for your time :3

(PS, if not berkely I am also considering alameda, oakland, emeryville and of course San Francisco.)

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Custom Bunny Suits

Sasha — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:08:29 GMT

Want to go all out this year for Bunny Jam? I'm now taking orders for custom bunny suits and hoods. Choose colors and styles, and have it made to fit.

Want to make your own furry costume, but aren't sure where to start, what pattern to use, or don't feel comfortable sewing with fur? I also do sewing and patterning consultations.

PM me for more information.

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Hey wassup! New here!

Remy — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:45:31 GMT

I'm currently a student at the Academy of Art University and live near union square on powell street... here at the dorms I get often bored... so if you'd like to talk or something my msn address is remyzachary@hotmail.com , I'm 18 (19 this year) and eager to make new friends :3

Might as well tell you a bit about me, I was born in Texas, was there for three days after my birth and grew up then in Italy. Now I'm back in the states for studies and maybe stay and work here. I'm going for 3d animations but still far at drawing T.T. I've traveled most of the world, India, Greece, Africa, Iceland, Holland, Italy (duh), France and many places in the U.S.A.
well I hope to hear from some of you ^.^

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so is anything going on?

Silverstorm2013 — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:00:29 GMT

Does anyone know of any fur events going on the weekend of the 19-21st this month ? If it was in down town San Jose, near the airport that would be a huge plus!

Thanks
Storm

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Furtribe at Further Confusion

neonbunny — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:47:18 GMT

So ya thought that tribe.net was dead huh. Well, you're still here too.

Further Confusion is just around the corner, and I think it'd be great to continue our tradition of having a get together / party at FC again this year. We have a room on the party floor that we are welcome to do something in. I can bring some gear and equipment to make it happen as well. Myself, I've always been fond of both that we dop a chill space, and also that we have a more mature crowd (read: not xxx, but mature as in not immature kids doing stupid things).

We've always had some of the best people pass through the room parties, so why not keep the tradition alive? Anyone game?

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ahola cusins

stitch 626 — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 04:32:03 GMT

my name is stitch 626 i'm looking furries in SAN Francisco. can some one help me

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The Hunger-Vampire Bunnies Blood Bath-Friday, 11/3

Arlynne — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:01:50 GMT

The Hunger, Erotic Vampire Club:
Vampire Bunny Bloodbath
http://thehunger.org

Friday, November 3rd, 2006
9:00 pm to 3:00 am
$!5 before 10p
$20 after 10p (Bunny, Vampire, Angelic, Gothic, club wear, Fetish, or combination of Bunny and Vampire)
$25 street clothes all night

Cat Club at 1190 Folsom St.
San Francisco 94103-3927
DJ's Mitch, Glamtasm, Sparkle, Fuzz the Raven, and
Slaveboy. will spin on 2 Dance Floors.
Industrial, Goth, Darkwave, Glam, Garage Rock, 70's and 80’s
Punk, 80's Remixes, and more

"Bloody" Floor dance performances
Lord of the Fangs will be available for your Fang Creations
Claws and other jewelry by Troll
Tarot by Amara and Druid Animal Oracles by James Bianchi
Costume Contest
Silent Auction
Ice Play Booth, Fur Rub & Biting Booth that will
put you into erotic sensory overload
Club-wide "Bunny Hop" at Midnight.

21+ with valid ID

Dress code is Bunny Attire, Vampire, Angelic, Club,Gothic, Fetish,
or combination of Bunny and Vampire

Proceeds from ‘The Hunger’ will benefit the Pagan
Alliance (www.thepaganalliance.org), a non-profit
organization, producers of the Pagan Festival and Parade held
every May in Berkeley

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HELP! I'm doing research for a show and need to speak with a Furry!

Rebakah — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:33:58 GMT

Hi,

I'm a researcher for a talk show in LA and we're doing a show this week discussing the furry culture. I am having a difficult time finding someone to speak with regarding this topic and would greatly appreciate any advice or help. The show I'm working on is NOT going to make fun of any one or put anyone down for their life style. If anyone comes on the show as a guest you will get paid and we will pay for your travel. You can call me at 310-202-2439. Thank you for your help.

Rebekah Waites

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Happy Halloween Everyone!

Boojum — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:15:24 GMT

A Happy Halloween animation with a bunny! By me!

http://www.boojumbunny.com/animation/index.html

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ARF

patrick_spatz — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:31:07 GMT

I'm looking for a sciece fiction mag that I thought was call ARF, but I can't find it on google. Is it still around and dose anyone have the web?

Patrick

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Furries at burning man

neonbunny — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:55:31 GMT

Just wondering who's going, and who's going to be camped where.

I'll be with camp Zoom! Esplenade @ 6:30.

Sometimes a bunny, sometimes a fox.

- NeonBunny/Starfox

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furry cocktail party and yiffy screening

spy — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:36:12 GMT

http://www.burningman.com/calendar/playa/view_entry.php?id=3677&date=20060830

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Furrie Newbie

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:45:19 GMT

Ok,

I'm a total furrie newbie. But I really want to explore the scene and need guidance. Where to begin? How to connect with other furries? Fur suits? How and where?

Believe it or not, I didn't find too much good info on the net.

I'm so excited about getting into this, but I'm so far from the action.

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Newbie wonders if there are any Badger s out there?

iris — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:18:35 GMT

I'm green and practically furless but I have been wanting to remedy that. Life's always reigning me back but lately i've been putting my tail and ears on right when I come home from work because it's relaxing and makes me feel good.

So the newbie's question goes like this: My dream would be to make a Hare's costume but I'd need a Badger Lord of Salamandastron to serve. Any Badgers in the house? I feel like a pervert when I check out Redwall or Long Patrol sites but I think i'm safe asking here! :) Less White Rabbit and more swashbuckling blood and vinegar fighters, is what I'm interested in, wot.

I've read some past posts about costume making so thanks for having a tribe here. Even old posts are helpful for us poor arts craftsy types.

Have a splendid day everyone and I hope to meet some of you about,
iris

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Did y'all enjoy the new "Over the Hedge" movie??

Christopher — Sat, 27 May 2006 00:26:16 GMT

Hey, everyone!

Say, did anyone else get a chance to see that delightful new movie, "Over the Hedge"? Oh, I LOVED it!! While I suppose the squirrel could be called the showstealer, I especially liked the way they debveloped that raccoon character; call me biased, but I always thought that a 'coon would make a great lead! (Of course, in my opinion, that raccoon in Pocahontas was the lead as well!)

They had the raccoon personality down to the last festidiously raided potato chip, and his physical attributes, while certainly cartoonish, were raccoonishly naturalistic and well-animated as well. It was a nice blend of naturalistic and anthropomorphic caricatur if you ask me: like any raccoon would, he plummages through garbage bins and gets himself into (and out of) mishaps with sly ingenuity; yet, as a raccoon of course wouldn't (but would easily be pictured doing), he totes a little bag of the most outrageous household items as a gadget arsenal, and he smooth-talks his fellow critters into working for him! An of course, there is that sad bit about him being a loner -- such is the curse of coons. All signature procyonid!

But moving away from my mischivous little friend, the whole movie was wildly clever -- the puns on the characteristic personalities found in suburbia (I'm sure you'll all find parallels in your own neighborhood!), and especially the blatant depiction of us humans' overconsumptive nature, had me laughing to tears!

By the way, fellow furs, here's a link that you might find interesting if you haven't seen it yet -- just take a peek at the picture featured in the article (and I'm NOT referring to Bruce Willis!):

in.today.reuters.com/news/ne...cle.aspx

But ah, how rude of me -- there I go blabbering again! So, what did YOU all think of the movie?? And if you haven't seen it yet -- DO!!!

Thanks, cheerio, signing off...

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Lonely Lion

Jeffrey — Fri, 12 May 2006 14:19:24 GMT

*Is seeking a mate in SF, He hasnt had any love in almost two years and is ready to lay down and die for the right person, Is a GM , A top and is 18 years old. He is interested in film, theater and arts, His dream is to play The Phantom of The Opera on Broadway and to find a true love.

www.myspace.com/maskedlion

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BunnyJam Question?

Jeff — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:31:23 GMT

‘allo ‘allo,

A bit off topic but, has any one been to, or at least heard of an event called “BunnyJam”? I found their web sit at www.bunnyjam.com. Apparently this year it is being held at a place they are calling BUNNYdock Bay in San Francisco on the evening of April 15th. I’m a bit intrigued by the title and some of the photos, so I’m trying to gather a bit more information, perhaps even some first hand accounts.

Chat with you later…. Jeff

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Heya Bayfurs

SplashCat — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:04:17 GMT

Just saying hello as I'm nwe to Tribes and I'm sure I know some of you, I just don't know anyone's accounts ;) so drop me a hey and a friend invite if you'd like.

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new to furrydom ...

GOTHIK — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 16:53:53 GMT

My wife and I have been searching for the right fursuit for her for a long time now and haven't had much luck.

Can anyone please provide Us with some links or information on where to find feminine fursuits with defined breasts, ass, and access to intimate areas ?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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Free Giant Foghorn Leghorn Plushie

88Esq — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:08:42 GMT

Won in a carnival. One could gut this guy and make him into a fursuit pretty easily. I'm just not feeling the giant chicken thing.

matt

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Furtribe Meeting Announcement (finally!)

jovino — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:52:32 GMT

We're finally getting our act together! Lets all get together and delegate! C'mon by for the first and perhaps only meeting for the furtribe party room.

Furtribe Meeting!
Sunday Jan 12, 2pm
4001 San Leandro Street,
Studio 26
Oakland, CA 94601

Directions:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=4001+San+Leandro+St&csz=Oakland+CA+94601

From the 880 South:
Exit High Street; veer left towards Oakland; turn right towards 12th Ave/High St; turn right on High St; turn right on San Leandro; turn left on 40th Ave. Park.

From BART:
Take the Freemont or Dublin/Pleasanton line; get off at Fruitvale. Exit the station to the left, then turn left towards 35th Ave. Make a right on 35th Ave; then a left on San Leandro St. Go 5 blocks to 40th Ave and a right at 40th Ave.

It's a big purple building with a huge "4001" on the side. . The cross street is 40th Ave. There is a call-box part-way down 40th Ave. Dial 0026 or better yet, if you have a cell then call me when you arrive.

Callbox: 0026 rings the main house line: 510-GENERIC (436-3742)
CellPhone (jovino): 415-SWINGER (794-6437)

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OOAK dolls, furry Barbie and Ken dolls

spankerswirl — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 18:54:37 GMT

This is x-posted on "furry" too. I made fabulous fursuited dolls, just in time for FurCon! Here is the link to some that are for sale, but I will have others to give away and such at Con!

http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/SaleSearch?sofocus=bs&satitle=&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC5&fbd=1&amp%3Bsspagename=h%3Ah%3Aadvsearch%3AUS&nojspr=y&catref=C5&from=R6&nojspr=y&fscl=1&pfid=0&fswc=1&few=&saprclo=&saprchi=&fss=1&saslop=1&sasl=spankerswirl&fls=4%26floc%3D1&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D0&salic=1&saatc=1&sadis=200&fpos=95616&fsct=&sacur=0&sacqyop=ge&sacqy=&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&sabdlo=&sabdhi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&fcl=3&frpp=50

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FurtherConfusion and Furtribe update

jovino — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:23:42 GMT

If you are involved with Furtribe and/or are planning on attending Further Confusion this year... listen up...

As of tonight, the hotel is *full*! It's going to be a packed house this year, with attendance estimated to be reaching the 2000 mark.

M and I did a reconnaissance mission down to the DoubleTree Hotel last week to check up on some leads and think about this year's game-plan. We're still awaiting confirmation that our reservation will place us on the party floor, so a little bit of breath holding will be necessary.

Aaron, M and I have talked briefly about having a meet-up to discuss logistics, plans and volunteer for tasks and responsibilities. This hasn't happened yet, so I'd like to propose one for very soon if at all possible.

I'll try to get a hold of a few people personally whom I am sure will be attending, but if you are at all interested in being part of the furtribe party room, please drop an YIP here in the thread or to me personally so I can begin to help organize.

We're gonna need a lot of stuff again this year to make it happen, and the efforts will certainly be well worth the rewards. Organizers (Aaron, M, me ?), Decorations (Aaron?), Sound (Aaron and M?), sign-age (Scooter?), DJs (Aaron, Pup, Tag, M, me... ?), bartender (you?), flyers, promotion, shopping, fun!

I'd like to try to have a meeting mid December or early January.

As always, input and feedback is welcome. Your help is needed to make this happen this year. It's gonna rock socks' socks!

jovino

p.s. there might be a surprise to be announced soon. But for now, mum's the word.

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FurTribe is Back for FC 2006!

djmermaid — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:58:54 GMT

I am happy to say that I just made the reservation for the FURTRIBE room! So, we've got our room and we're going to throw another great party (well, two of them - Fryday and Saturday nights!)

I can hardly wait!

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FurCon '06,RennFur:A Knight's Tail

Kezzie_Redlioness — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 07:09:33 GMT

Who's goingand Elizabethan or Itallian Dress?

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furry art show... TONIGHT! 6pm - 8pm

jovino — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:22:24 GMT

A good friend of mine, Ferris Plock (http://www.ferrisplock.com/) is having an art opening here in San Francisco tonight and he has asked me to invite all my furry friends to attend and build a hype about his show. So, I am inviting everyone here to come on by and be a part of a crazy evening.

Manimal Mania
A human-animal relationship art show.

Opens August 27
Closes September 3

Curated by: Klover Kim

Artwork by:
Ulrika Anderson
Daniel Dent
Steve Gennrich
Shawn Gurczack
Ferris Plock **
David Richard
Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough

Gallery Hours 12-5 daily
Opening Reception: Saturday August 27; 6 - 8pm

Luggage Store Gallery
1007 Market Street
San Francisco, CA

There will NOT be changing areas or back-stage "head break" spaces available. It's not that kind of a gig. This is a casual event for FUN only.

Contact me for more details. Hope to see you there!

jovino

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June Furmeet

neonbunny — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 16:06:54 GMT

Is tonight. San Francisco. I beleive that for happy hour, they have good beer for $1 (maybe 2). And greesy burgers and fries. Yum yum.

Monday, June 6, 2005
7:00PM

Sparky's
242 Church St
San Francisco, CA

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Girls Who Swallow: A New Tribe!

Sun, 08 May 2005 16:59:14 GMT

Check out "Girls Who Swallow" A New Tribe on Tribe.net
Join, Tell your Friends to Join, Post, Post a Topic.
Thanks,
Carrie

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SF Furmeat for March? is is happening?

Scooter X — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:52:18 GMT

just wondering if the monthly furmeet is still on, and if so, where? when?

posted in SF Bay Furries - 5 replies

Bunnyjam Lost and Found...

009 — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 04:32:12 GMT

So apparently there was a red and black fox tail lost at the jam... anyone find it? it possibly had a small ball and chain thing attached to it...

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Bunny Jam, March 26th

neonbunny — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 19:11:21 GMT

DISH Collective presents the 5th Anniversary Bunny Jam:

Bunny Jam 5: Adventures in BunnyHOPolis!

Saturday, March 26th, 8pm till 6am

1919 Market St, Oakland (2 blocks South of West Grand)

$10 FullBunny; $15 SumBunny; $20 UnBunny

Join the mass EGGsodus! Hop from HARE to absurdity! Tumble through the RABBIT hole and discover a congrEGGation of bunnies in BunnyHOPolis, an EGGstrordinary city sprawling with EGGsistential questions: Will you take the red jellybean or the blue jellybean? Is BunnyHOPolis a physical state or state of mind? HOPpiness itself? Or an EGGsercise in FURtility? Oh hippety hoppers of harebrained HOPpenings, HARE we go again!!!

ART • PERFORMANCE • PROJECTIONS • FURIGINAL BUNNY MUSIC • HOPPING!
Abu Bunny De-humanization Station - The Golden Carrot Cabaret & Egglight District - The Dreamland HOPstacle Course - A HOPolopalicious Ho-down in The Bunnydrome - Oracle Forest & HOPpy Haunty Cemetary - The Hopalopolis Egg Hunt! - The Bunny Hole Express to Blacklight Briarpatch - The Bunny Arts District - Dr. Frankenpeep’s Recombinant P(eep)NA Lab - Bunny Boingers - A Midnight Bunny Toss - Maypole Polkas & InEGGural Balls - Kali Bunny Shrine & Buddhabunny Temple - Hare Apparent Projections - 18 Carrot Mango & Bubbleberrybop Punches - The Annual FURshion Show (featuring U!) - Hippety Puppety Theatery - The Evolution Carrot Committee Presenting Fluph-in! - Easter Egg Scramble for Bunnyside-ups ++

Including the incomparable talents of the Bay Area’s finest bunnyflippin’ artists, VJs, DJs, and perFURmers:
Dr. Furiendly - Dr. Wabbitkiss (feral-minded cartoon jazz) - Mein HARE! - RunRabbitRon Harebert - Spoonish Bunny - Furtographer - DJ NeonBunny - GoofeRABBIT (purveyors of hippety hop euphonics) - Carrot Lewis - Starbunny - Shimmery Bunny - Kharmabunny - Bunny Fodder - Marcia Crosbunny - Little Bunny John - Los Lunch Bunnies - DJ Helgabunny - SugarBunni - Jackie Jackrabbit - The Evolution Carrot Committee (ECC) - Jenny Peep - John Mosbunny - Simbunny - Nambla the Bunny - Marin Bunny - Holcomb Bunnylite - The FUR Arts Collective (carrot spinning) - Skibit - CameraBunny - Ether Bunny - Justin YoungBunny - Dr. Boris Rabid! - Dr. Frankenpeep - Superspacebunny - Mobunny Molitov - Bunnies with Chainsaws! +++

Sponsored by the Department of Hareland Security, BJ1, BJ2, etc and so what! Hooray!

Also join us April 1st for a Billion Bunny March as part of the St. Stupid‘s Day Parade! See www.saintstupid.com/event.html for details

http://www.bunnyjam.com Please enter and exit vewy vewy quietly!

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furs needed at the odeon, tonight

jovino — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 20:07:41 GMT

Hi,
Were looking for some costumed characters tonight to
hang at the Odeon and just Hang Out THere. thats the idea.
Not dance around, not play with kids.
Not ENTERTAIN ANyone.
but hang out there as if youve just had a hard day at work!
and this is your local hangout with a beer in your hand. ..
like the Odeon is an animal bar for locals and the people are just a nuissance, Full body costumes please.like the kind with the head masks. we'll take a few pictures and film you for our upcoming DVD.

If your up for it i can trade you:
Admission +1 to Tonights Medicine Show
a cool Dog Girl or Axtrx Tee and Calendar
and thanks.

But please let me know today so i can bring enuf
calendars for you and put yer name on the list.
otherwise show up and youll get yer +1
(for you and your character "handler")
questions? email :
info@yumfactory.com
rawk!
Atta

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BURNING SOLSTINOX 3/5 @SomArts

dirtgirltracy — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:37:35 GMT

...community, charity, razzle dazzle, bling bling, fluffy shit, BEATS and YOU!

www.solstinox.com

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metting other furries

Sun, 06 Feb 2005 08:08:05 GMT

I am relatively new to being a furry (about three years) but have
yet to meet others. I live near the bay area and, due to
circumstances beyond my control; I missed the last three Further
Confusions cons. I commute to San Jose State and would like to meet other furry students or even other furries around town. I am looking for a group of friends with whom I can share interests. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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anyone planning on going to the gorey ball?

jovino — Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:55:40 GMT

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/817661dd-1f6f-4b92-af07-c22e87340142?r=10535

I was thinking of going in bunny.

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newbie furry!

aryana — Sun, 19 Dec 2004 19:46:55 GMT

heya'll - I am new to this furry gig, but HAVE to say it is my all time fave fashion statement "Touch me, for I am furry!"

So I am on the penninsula, and looking for crafters or other furry costuming gatherings to get me into the costume of it.

I LOOOVE HeatherLyns furry chaps, oh la la - but may want *ahem* a little more coverage but not a complete suit.

Where do y'all find your patterns? Anyone got any to share?

I am interested in furry patterns of cats of all kinds, a panda, a hawk......all over the map but I have to start somewhere...anyone have tips for me?

cheers!
Twitchy Crazypaws aka aryana

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Fur Con Sound Off!!

Davor — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 07:26:29 GMT

Monsters will be in the House!!!

Who else is going to the Fur Side?

(if you don't know what Fur Con is, go to furtherconfusion.org to find out)

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A new furry tribe

Serre — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 19:45:01 GMT

Hi Folks!

I'm the moderator of a tribe called Hot Dripping Seal Love. Seal Play is something my girlfriend and I came up with. One afternoon, she was napping, and fresh from a shower with my hair slicked back, I climbed into bed with her. Upon waking, she found me peacefully watching her sleep and informed me that with my blonde hair and big brown eyes, I reminded her of a baby harp seal. From this, our fetish was born.

I dress in an outfit that resembles a harp seal (all white terry or velour) but is not a furry costume as such, and lie down and pretend to be "all alone on the ice" and then she, the big seal, comes along and does to me "things they don't tell you about in the books about seals".

Anyway ... just thought my little Tribe might be something of interest to some of the folks here. So far it isn't very active, but perhaps some of you might help change that?

We are also into Kitty Play -- she dresses in a velour black or leopard-print track suit (occasionally with ears and a tail, too). I stroke and pet her, while she rubs against me like a kitty and purrs. Other, less "tame" activities generally follow. We have not, however, started a tribe specifically for Kitty-play.

-Serrephim
http://hotdrippingseallove.tribe.ne

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Party Floor at FC

neonbunny — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 21:22:35 GMT

We had some talk before about getting a room at FC on the party floor of the hotel, and having some public events, similar to how we did last year.

Last year it worked out great, we had 6 people in the room (the room had 2 queen beds), which worked out to about $20 a night for each of us.

I'm interested in doing it again this year. I also have some friends interested in staying with us (my bf and two other furs who arn't on tribe). That's 4 so far.

There was also some talk of getting 2 rooms on the party floor, right next to each other, so that we'd have one room to keep as more of a chill space. That is if we have enough people interested in commiting to staying. Another possibility is that we get one room for all 4 nights (Thursday-Sunday), and a second room for the peak nights (Fri-Sat). As some people will only come down for the weekend, or just a few nights. That might work out as well.

What we do with the room(s) is also up to us also. The only criteria that they state in the FC newsletter is that 'at least on one night/dayhaving a public (not invite only) party'. And I have lots of toys i'm willing to bring down (sound system, digital projector, decorations, etc...).

So who's interested? And what nights would you be staying?

I'll be there Thur, Fri, Sat night definetly, maybe Sunday. (Same for my bf and the other 2.)

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FC2005 - January Newsletter

jovino — Mon, 27 Dec 2004 21:17:51 GMT

Further Confusion 2005 - January Newsletter

In this issue:

1. Travel Assistance
2. Pre-Registration cut-off date
3. Our hotel is full!
4. Dealers Room hours and list of merchants
5. Art show hours and list of exhibitors
6. Other opening hours of note
7. Furly Edition #0 Deadline
8. Fursuit Badges
9. Single Day Registration costs
10. Sign-up Only Events

We at Further Confusion hope that you and all of our friends enjoyed a
most wonderful Christmas holiday, and that the coming year brings about
great change and much happiness in your life.

This newsletter contains a long list of times / dates for various
department that might be as use to you while attending the convention this
year. These times will also be published in the Pocket Program book that
will be handed out to each one of you at con.

1. Travel Assistance

We are pleased to announce that the following individuals received
donations for the FC2005 Travel Assistance program this year. These funds
helped make it possible for the following people to attend the convention.

Timothy 'Amadhi' Albee - the creator, writer, artist for Kaze: Ghost
Warrior
Graveyard Greg - the creator/writer of several web-comics, including
Carpe Diem
Sarah Evon - who will be a first-time attendee of FC
Tiffany 'Syke' Ross - creator of Cyantian Chronicles, Shivae!, Alien
Dice and other web-comics
2, the Ranting Gryphon - a noted comedian in the Furry Fandom, renowned
for his 'rants'
Holly Ann - an artist

2. Pre-Registration cut-off date

We'd like to remind everyone who haven't yet registered who are coming to
Further Confusion this year that the pre-reg cut-off date is 11:59pm
Thursday December 30th. Our online pre-reg system will close at this time,
and mail-in applications will need to be postmarked with Thursday's date.

After this time, you will have to register on-site at the convention.

At the con, our registration desks will open for Pre-Reg pickup at 4pm on
Thursday afternoon, and we will start selling at-con memberships at 5pm.
Registration will close at 10pm that evening. A complete listing of
Registration hours is on our website at
<http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/registration.php>.

3. Our hotel is full!

Our hotel, the Doubletree San Jose, has sold out of all its regular rooms
completely. For those who have left booking a room until now, there are
still a couple of options available to you.

There may still be rooms available on the executive levels for some
nights, if you're willing to pay the hotel's standard (non-convention)
price. Please contact the DoubleTree directly to enquire about
availability if interested. When we last checked, these rooms were going
for between $160-$200/night.

There are a number of hotels within half a mile of the DoubleTree, which
we have posted their contact information on our forums at
<http://www.furtherconfusion.org/forums/msg.php?th=396>. There are no
special arrangements that Further Confusion has made with these hotels,
and so you will need to deal with them directly to make a reservation.

The deadlines for fursuit floor and party floor requests has already
passed, and the rooms on these floors are all filled.

4. Dealers Room hours and list of merchants

Hours for the Dealer's Room, as well as a list of merchants and table
assignments are available from our website at
<http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/dealers.php>

5. Art show hours and list of exhibitors

Hours for the Art Show, as well as a list of exhibitors are available from
our website at <http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/artshow.php>

6. Other opening hours of note

The Fursuit Lounge, which will again be located behind the Main Stage
(upstairs ballroom) will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00pm
to 1:00am.

The Con Suite will be located in Room 252 (on the Party Floor of the
hotel) and opens Friday at 8am. It will be open 24 hours a day until
Monday 4:00pm.

The Creator's Lounge has moved this year to the Silicon Valley room,
above the registration area and across the upstairs lobby from the Main
Stage areas. We are really excited about the sunny windows, better
ventilation, and larger space. The Creator's Lounge will open at 4:00pm on
Friday, be open for 24 hours a day, closing at 12:00pm on Monday. There
will be display spaces to advertise private art slams. Reference material
for Further Confusion's theme - Furries on the Nile - will also be
available here.

A list of all opening hours is summarized on our website at
<http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/hours.php>

7. Furly Edition #0 Deadline

The deadline for Furly Edition #0 is January 3rd. Furly Edition is our
daily newsletter that is produced and made available each day of the
convention. Edition #0 will be the version that is available on Thursday
afternoon. Any events that might need to know about before the convention
starts can be submitted to marketing@furtherconfusion.org for printing in
Furly Edition #0.

News for Furly Edition can be submitted to our con suite by 5:00pm each
day. Articles received by this time will be printed in the next day's
newsletter.

8. Fursuit Badges

Further Confusion will be continuing the tradition it started with
providing costumers with Fursuit Badges, which allow you - when in costume
- access to all areas of the convention where a badge is required. You can
get a fursuit badge made during the regular opening hours of
Registration, starting Friday morning.

The first Fursuit badge is free with your regular membership. If you
wish for additional badges, each badge costs $5.

We are sorry, but we are not accepting pictures for Fursuit badges
before the convention this year. They will be available 'at-con' only.

9. Single Day Registration costs

The prices for single day memberships are as follows:

Thursday only $20
Friday only $25
Saturday only $30
Sunday only $25
Monday only $20

As a reminder, the at-con price for a full membership is $50. If you plan
to be at the convention and attend events on two or more days, it is
cheaper for you to get the full membership. To attend a panel or event,
you must have a valid membership.

10. Sign-up Only Events

Those events that require you to sign up for them will have sign up sheets
available at the Info Desk at the con. Events include Critterlympics
(which will have limit amount of spaces), Kaffeeklatches, some of the life
drawing events and the writers' workshop. Kaffeeklatches are an opportunity
for you to sit down at a small table and talk one on one with our special
guest. Space is limited to twelve seats per Guest.

The schedule for Kaffeeklatches is Friday 4pm, Walter Crane, Saturday 4pm,
Alan Dean Foster, and Sunday 11am, Heather Alexander.

--
Further Confusion
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/
info@furtherconfusion.org

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Ears on a headband?

heatherlyn — Mon, 20 Dec 2004 22:57:34 GMT

OK, so I'm sure this is "Furry 101", but I can't seem to find a set of instructions for making bunny (or otherwise) ears that stand up, on a headband..... all I've made are the hoods-with-ears, and I want a change.

Anyone have a link to instructions, or can post them? Or is there a "furry 101" link somewhere that's NOT for the mascot-style stuff, but just the simple furstuff?

Thanks!

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Just a little introduction. :)

Odell — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:26:17 GMT

Hey people. Victor here (Otherwise known in the fandom as Tybee). Sort of. I'm mostly on Furnet IRC and Furrymuck. I'm on Tapestries, too, but not very often at all. I've been seeing the SF Bay Furries listed as a connected tribe to my tribe, Furry & Anthro Fans, so I figured I'd join and say hello. Maybe meet some new people and furs. ^_^

I also thought I'd spot a shameless plug here for my tribe. ;) It's at http://furries.tribe.net and it's been up for well over a year. I didn't realize it was that "old" until I was doing some maintenance and found the date created was sometime way back in 2003. Geez, how time flies. o.O;

So...yeah. Here I am. Nothing much to see. Move along now. No pictures, please. I said no pictures! NO! ARRRRGH!

- Victor E.

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Article about the Bunny Bar Hop is up, yay!

mattymatt — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:33:16 GMT

Hello everyone - I just wanted to thank everyone who I interviewed last Friday, and to let you know that the article about the Bunny Hop is up on SFist. Here's the URL: http://www.sfist.com/archives/2004/11/18/fun_with_buns.php ... hope you enjoy it - I had a great time meeting you all and learning about you. If you like the article, please comment on it and pass it around - SFist loves word of mouth. Okay - have a swell afternoon!
:) matt.

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FC Party Room - Update

neonbunny — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 20:09:25 GMT

Update on the space at FC. The reservation is made for the Friday and Saturday night. All things set to go. I've also figured out how to use Paypal to accept donations. I have set it up on my own personal web site (but this is by no means a neonbunny production, it was just a place to put the paypal button...) at

http://neonbunny.com/events.html

If you send a donation through paypal, make sure you also send me a message on tribe, or an email, so I have a way of double checking Paypal!

Ok, so what we want to do is still up in the air. Lots of music, I'm hearing (I wanna dj too!). I'm also going to bring lots of my furry themed art to hang up, and probably a digital projector for some of the times.

Also, Scooter has his hotel room on the same floor, I'm requesting that the two rooms be adjucent so we may be able to utilize both spaces (chill room, dance room?).

I'm really looking forward to FC. Now to see if I can make a whole new suit by then.

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Free Carrots for Bunnies

benhipus — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 19:24:50 GMT

unless Santa gets them first

9th Annual Naughty Santa’s Black Market

69 boutiques with Edge, Irony, and Attitude!

WHEN:
Sunday, December 12, 2004
4pm to Midnight
4-6p children-friendly

PRICE:
$6 at the door

WHERE:
SomArts Gallery
934 Brannan and 8th Streets,
San Francisco

EVENT HOTLINE:
(415) 695 - 9100
www.NaughtySantas.org

WHO:
69 Offbeat Bay Area artisans selling hand made holiday gifts for the budget-conscious shopper.

Interactive fabric arts show, “Circus” by Cloud Factory Design Collective.

Holiday spoof drag band: Smashup Derby (featuring Adrian Roberts of Blue Period), RUN DMC puppetshow, DJ Pusspuss, Stilt Walkers Fashion Show, Twisted Toy Making, and more!

Naughty Santa’s is shining a little light for today’s shoppers. They have re-worked the traditional crafts fair. This revival brings edge, irony and attitude. Choose from many one-of-a-kind gifts under $20. Or support local artists and pamper yourself with fashion, art or jewelry priced as high as your rent-check.

“This is not your grandmother’s crafts fair!!”

“It’s like a vast art gallery of eclectic fine arts”

“A feast of visual and tactile delights”

“Shopping, Partying and Entertainment!!”

Naughty Santa’s has established a 2 hour ‘family’ period (after naptime before dinner/bedtime) that is stroller and young adult friendly. We have asked the artists to respect that younger people might be viewing their art. There still may be some explaining to do. It may be the easiest way for families to experience art together.

PARTIAL LIST OF VENDORS:

Yumfactory: Comic books and toys from artist/inventor Attaboy! www.yumfactory.com

Sophistafunk: Funky hats with hair from Santa Barrios www.sophistafunksf.com

The Wrong Element: Politically in-correct tee-shirts www.thewrongelement.com

Jewelry and Custom Clothing from Cloud Factory Design Collective www.cfdesign.net

Posters and Tee-Shirts from street artist Ben Collison www.bencollison.com

Bangles and Baubles from performer Dee Dee Russell www.deedeetv.com

Side Show Sweetie Dolls from Jenny Bird www.jennybirdart.com

Naughty Santa's is a chance to get together and party. We are a community of artists with attitude and irony as our common themes. This is a chance to show off your art and make everybody merrier, sharing Kwanza type cheer, fueling Hanukah bliss and make some good money.

Contact us via hotline for the deets…'

============================

Silke Tudor always framed it best
www.sfweekly.com/issues/20...2-24/news/nightcrawler.html

“I dress in elf garb for the Naughty Santas' Black Market, just on the off chance other elves might be similarly lured. Under the auspices of Hernan and Brynne Cortez, SomArts has been transformed into less a winter wonderland than a surrealist toy shop located somewhere beyond the looking glass. In the main hall, artists peddle their wares -- hand-painted fairy wings, animated jewelry, hats adorned by antennae and fun fur, plush-toy vaginas, insuperable games, and fantastic apparel -- while self-appointed "toychitects" forage through mounds of decimated playthings, combining their parts into strangely beautiful Frankentoys using just a hot-glue gun and a few shots of peppermint schnapps. While this is an ideal setting for him, Crackhead Elf is nowhere to be seen. I wander into the theater, where Kennedy is fronting the Yuletards, a group of very off-color Christmas carolers, and I am immediately caught on the business end of a candy cane.

"We've lost our elf," says the spritely Santa-girl on the other end of my favorite peppermint confection. "Will you help us?" I glance around at the bleary-eyed Santas in her company and think better of it. It's a well-known fact among holiday miscreants that the Naughty Santas have a long-running feud with the Porn Clown Posse, and I don't want to be stuck in the middle. Sure enough, in a matter of minutes, there is a great disturbance. Lascivious clowns wearing adult undergarments and strap-on dildos descend on the Santas, shouting invectives about subnormal Santa intelligence while wielding whips and bottles of cheap clown booze. The Santas fight back. There's a smackdown in the kiddie pool. Baby bottles and grapes go flying. Greasepaint and fake white beards are everywhere. It's revolting and depressing, and, just when I think I can't take it anymore, something happens. The Santas offer the Porn Clowns a peace offering -- a black velvet clown portrait -- and the age-old rivals agree to a truce, promising from here forward to turn their aggressions to the more constructive task of slaughtering Easter Bunnies. It's a Christmas miracle. It warms the cockles of my heart (in much the way that certain appendages are warmed, whenever a Porn Clown pees in his diaper, just because he can). As peace descends over the Black Market, a troupe of living tulips gathers onstage for the Cloud Factory Design Collective's otherworldly fashion show.

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FC2005 - Late November Newsletter

jovino — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 06:09:36 GMT

1. Pre-Registration Cut-Off Date
2. Fursuit & Party Rooms are still open
3. Suites are still available
4. Artshow space running out
5. Anubis Awards
6. 2: The Ranting Gryphon and Tim Albee's 'Bits and Giggles'
7. Live Animal Events
8. Masquerade News
9. Con Book Submissions
10. Charity Auction

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1. Pre-Registration Cut-Off Date

If you have not registered for Further Confusion yet, the pre-registration
deadline is December 30th, 2004. The online registration system with close
at 11.59pm on this date, and mail-in registrations should be postmarked by
this date also. After this time, pre-registration will no longer be
possible and you will have to get your membership at the con at the price
of $50 for the entire convention.

2. Fursuit & Party Rooms are still open

We had to extend our room block with the hotel as we found some people
have had problems in getting the convention rate. If you are one of these
people, please send an email to hotel@furtherconfusion.org with your full
name, reservation number, and which nights you couldn't get at the con
rate of $89/night and we will talk to the hotel about fixing that.

As usual, double queen rooms are going fast. If you find that you cannot
book a double queen room, try booking for a single king room instead. If
you absolutely and positively must have a double queen room, this could be
your _last chance_ before they all go!

Requests for rooms on the party floor are still open until December 1st.
If you would like a room there, book a room in the normal way and then
send an email to hotel@furtherconfusion.org, providing your name,
reservation number, your request to have a room on the party floor, as
well as a short description of the required public party that you have to
hold in order to qualify for a room on this floor. The party floor is on
the second floor, and all rooms have access to the wide balcony behind the
hotel.

Fursuit floor requests are required by December 18th! We try our best to
keep fursuiters together on the lower floors of the hotel, providing
easier access to the convention space. This floor is filling up quickly,
and once it's filled we will have to stop taking requests. If you are a
fursuiter, do not leave this too late! It will be strictly first-come,
first-server. Again, first book your room in the normal way, then email
hotel@furtherconfusion.org with your name, reservation number, and state
your request or a room on the fursuit floor.

3. Suites are still available

Some of the parlor suites at the hotel have opened up, but if you want
one, you need to act fast. These are approximately twice the size of the
usual rooms, and providing you have a room booked already you can upgrade
your standard room to a parlor suite by emailing
hotel@furtherconfusion.org with your name, reservation number, and
mentioning that you would like to upgrade to a parlor suite. Suites are
located on the 9th and 10th floors and are $225/night. If you want to see
what you're getting for your money, go to
http://www.dtsj.com/accommodations.asp and take a look.

If we do not get reservations for the parlor suites by December 4th, we
will have to return these rooms to the hotel, and they will _not_ be
available after that date. Why are you waiting?

4. Artshow space running out

We are now getting close to running out of space in our art show. If you
have not yet gotten your space, now is the time to act. Send an email to
artshow@furtherconfusion.org and request your space now.

5. Anubis Awards

Heather Bruton and Dark Natasha are teaming up to judge certain pieces
that are appropriate for this year's theme of 'Furries on the Nile' for
special recognition. These are the Anubis Awards, and will be handed out
for 'Best Male', 'Best Female' and 'Best Couple' for Anubis or Egyptian
themed artwork in our art show.

6. 2: The Ranting Gryphon and Tim Albee's 'Bits and Giggles'

2 will be doing an 'all ages' show that will be followed by a showing of
'Kaze: Ghost Warrior', where the animator himself - Tim 'Amadhi' Albee -
will be answering question about his film and showing you behind-the-scenes
process that worked for him on his journey of belief and love that
resulted in this animated short film. See brand new 3D animation tools in
action that can let even first-time animators deliver powerful
performances. Find out how you can learn the skills to tell the stories
that you've always wished to bring to life.

7. Live Animal Events

We have confirmation from Wildlife Companions that they will be attending
Further Confusion. Wildlife Companions is a non-profit organization that
operates a sanctuary and endangered species education outreach program.
They can be found on the web at http://www.wildlifecompanions.org/ and
they will have both animal - and human - representatives at FC2005.

8. Masquerade News

The Masquerade is a furry fashion show for all ages and all abilities.
Participants get 90 seconds to strut their stuff - or walk like an
Egyptian - on our main stage and have their fabulous costume creations
judged by a panel of experts. Awards will be given for Novice, Journeyman,
and Master skill levels, as well as a Judges' Choice.

The Masquerade will be presented on Saturday night from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
There is a very, very, extremely important and mandatory rehearsal from
10.00am to 1.00pm for ALL participants. To get more information or
reserve your spot in the show, send an email to
masquerade@furtherconfusion.org. Rules for the Masquerade are posted on
our website at http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/masqrules.php

9. Con Book Submissions

Our Convention Book deadline is December 3rd, 2004. Further Confusion is
accepting black & white artwork and photographs, stories, and any other
related con book material. We can accept material in TIFF, EPS and PDF
formats. If you have a JPEG file, please try to send it to us at the
highest resolution possible. Artwork can be either 8.5"x11", 8.5"x5.5", or
4.25"x5.5" in size. Black & white images should be submitted in at least
300DPI or higher. PDF files should be created at the 'High Quality'
setting. Stories may be in either Rich Text (RTF) or DOC format. If you
are submitting a story, please include your name in the story file so we
are able to properly credit you. Quality setting.

Also, please name files that you provide to us something logical, so that
we know who they were submitted by. For example, a piece done by Joe
Public could be named jpublic-temple_of_sobek.tiff.

We do have an upload site for images that are too large to send to us by
email. By 'too large', we mean larger than 5MB in size. Please send
submissions and questions to conbook@furtherconfusion.org. This is also
where to ask about details for the upload site.

Our Convention Book guidelines are posted in full detail on our website,
as well as templates that you can use for Illustrator and Photoshop. This
page is located at:
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/conbook_guidelines.php

10. Charity Auction

2 will be hosting the Charity Auction for us this year, and we are still
looking for some good items to auction off. If you have any such items,
please let us know by sending an email to info@furtherconfusion.org.

--
Further Confusion
info@furtherconfusion.org
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/

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Thanks Furries!

Pink — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:30:20 GMT

I posted for some help with my halloween costume and y'all came through. My cosutme was furry but the Furry FAQ did help.

THanks

here are the pics
http://www.frankenstein.com/fox

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500 Disney fursuits

jovino — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:14:41 GMT

http://www.livejournal.com/community/fursuit/388670.html

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Further Confusion 2005 - November Newsletter

jovino — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 18:24:47 GMT

Further Confusion 2005 - November Newsletter

1. Artshow panels going fast
2. Hotel Deadlines for Fursuit, Party Floors and Parlor Suites
3. Con book Submissions
4. Travel Assistance
5. Furry Market Place spaces deadline
6. Masquerade
7. Furry Variety Show - 'Furry Night Live!'
8. Events Announcements
8. Pre-registration deadline is coming up
9. FCTV

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1. Artshow panels going fast

If you have not gotten a space in our art show, we suggest that you wait
no longer. We are quickly selling out of available panels.

2. Hotel Deadlines for Fursuit, Party Floors and Parlor Suites

Our room block is also filling up rapidly, so be sure to book your hotel
rooms soon! We actually came very near our limit for the Sunday night of
the convention the other week, which did lead to a few people having
difficulty in booking double queen rooms for the days of the con. If you
were told that the room block was full, we suggest that you try booking
again now since we have extended our room block with the hotel, and more
rooms are available. Still, double queen rooms always run out first, so
book soon if you need one of these!

The con still has a small number of parlor suites available. These are
approximately twice the size of the usual rooms, and you can upgrade your
standard room to one of these by sending email to
hotel@furtherconfusion.org with your confirmation number, name and
request. The cost is $225 per night, and all the suites are on the 9th
and 10th floors. If you want to see what you're getting for your money, go
to http://www.dtsj.com/accommodations.asp and take a look.

Requests for rooms on the party floor are still open until December 1st.
If you would like a room there, you go about this in the same way as
booking a suite. Send your confirmation number, name and that you would
like a room on the party floor to hotel@furtherconfusion.org. You must
hold a public party (ie, not invite only) for at least one night during
the convention. Please send a short description of your party along with
your request. The party floor is on the second floor, and all rooms have
access to the wide balcony behind the hotel.

Fursuit floor requests need to be in by December 18th! We try our best to
keep fursuiters together and on the lower floors of the hotel so that they
can gain access to the convention more easily. As always, this floor fills
up quickly, and once it is filled we will have to stop taking any more
requests. If you are a fursuiter and want to be on this floor, don't leave
this until the last minute! It's strictly first-come, first-served. As
with all hotel requests, send your request along with your name and
confirmation number to hotel@furtherconfusion.org.

3. Con book Submissions

The deadline for the Further Confusion Convention book is December 3rd,
and we are accepting black & white artwork and photographs, stories, and
any other related con book material. We can accept material in
TIFF, EPS and PDF formats. If you have a JPEG file, please try to send
it to us at the highest resolution possible. Artwork can be either
8.5"x11", 8.5"x5.5", or 4.25"x5.5" in size. Black & white images should be
submitted in at least 300DPI or higher. PDF files should be created at the
'High Quality' setting. Stories may be in either Rich Text (RTF) or DOC
format. If you are submitting a story, please include your name in the
story file so we are able to properly credit you.
Quality setting.

Also, please name files that you provide to us something logical, so
that we know who they were submitted by. For example, a piece done by
Joe Public could be named jpublic-temple_of_sobek.tiff.

We do have an upload site for images that are too large to send to us
by email. By 'too large', we mean larger than 5MB in size. Please send
submissions and questions to conbook@furtherconfusion.org. This is
also where to ask about details for the upload site.

Our Convention Book guidelines are posted in full detail on our
website, as well as templates that you can use for Illustrator and
Photoshop. This page is located at
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/conbook_guidelines.php

4. Travel Assistance

For those of you who wish to be listed on our Travel Assistance page,
please send an email to info@furtherconfusion.org by November 12th. For
more information about our travel assistance program, please see
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/travel_assistance.php

If you would like to donate money to the travel assistance funds,
information on how to do this is also on the travel assistance page.

Those who will receive donations for travel assistance will be contacted
on December 7th.

5. Furry Market Place spaces deadline

The deadline to reserve a space in the Furry Market Place is coming up
fast, and spaces are going quickly. The hard and fast deadline for getting
a space in our Furry Market Place area (outside the Dealers' Room proper)
is December 1st or when we run out of spaces - whichever is sooner. Our
Furry Market Place is available for those of you who wish to sell art and
merchandise that is PG rated and can be easily packed up at the end of the
day (since the tables will are in the hallway and will not be secured in
the evening). Each of the spaces is a 4ft length of a table, and costs
$40.

6. Masquerade

The Masquerade is now open for entries. Our Masquerade is a judged
event with three categories: Novice, Journeyman and Master.

- Novice class is for new people and requires that you have never
been in a judged event before.
- Journeyman is for those who have one at least one award in a judged
event before.
- The Master category is for those that have won Best of Show, Best
of Class, or other such titles in events before.

Entrants may compete in categories above that which they must be in,
but may not compete in categories lower. For example, someone who is
presenting for the first time anywhere could compete in Journeyman if
they so wished, but anyone who has won at Master level could not
compete in Journeyman or Novice.

Masquerade entries are to be less than two minutes in length. We are
always excited to see new creations, and from new people. If you've
never entered a masquerade before, this is an excellent opportunity.

For more information, send email to masquerade@furtherconfusion.org

To subscribe to the official Masquerade discussion email list, go to
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/masq_signup.php

7. Furry Variety Show - 'Furry Night Live!'

This year the Furry Variety Show (FVS) - with the emphasis on Variety,
performance and, of course, whacky fun - will be subtitled "Furry
Night Live!" Furs will be asked to organized into 'troupes' (like on
Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, or Second City TV), plan, write their
skits and rehearse them in advance. Because of this, acts performed by
these troupes will be allowed to go over the former skit limits if,
and only if, they are approved in advance. Individual performances
will be limited to 3 minutes. As usual, the FVS is a non-competitive
and non-judged show for the entertainment of Further Confusion's
members.

So, if you want to do magic, a comedy routine, dance to 'Walk Like an
Egyptian, play your kazoo, juggle flaming bowling pins (providing
they're not lit, of course), or perform that silly act that you've
wanted to do for months - in or out of costume, with or without a
puppet, alone or in a stage breaking group - then the FVS is for you!

For more information contact FVS Lead Scruff E. Coyote at
fvs@furtherconfusion.org.

To subscribe to the official FVS discussion email list, go to
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/fvs_signup.php

8. Events Announcements

We never stop looking for more event ideas. For those of you who would
like to run a panel, or have an idea for a panel, please contact our
events staff at events@furtherconfusion.org.

There is still time for people to have their fursuit participate in the
'Extreme Fursuit Makeover' panel. This is a special event we are holding
at Further Confusion for those of you who wish to have their fursuit made
over by a panel of experts. If you would like your fursuit to be
considered, please send an email to Toraneko at toranekom@yahoo.com. Be
aware that there are some rules you should be aware of before entering.
These can be found at
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2005/fursuitmakeover.php

The Making of 'Kaze: Ghost Warrior': How one man and his computer
created an animated film. Timothy 'Amadhi' Albee will explain how he
made his 3D animated film in the wilds of Alaska. You can learn more
about this exciting film at: http://www.kazeghostwarrior.com/

Mr. Albee also adds, "We've all got stories burning inside us, stories
we, ourselves, wish we'd been told. Technology has reached a point
where even a single, dedicated individual can create a film that can
stand on its own next to the best 'big-budget' Hollywood productions.
All you need to do is figure out how to get to 'there' from 'here',
doing what you need to do, learning what you need to learn, each and
every day."

Amadhi shows you the behind-the-scenes processes that worked for him on
his own journey of belief and love that resulted in the short film, "Kaze,
Ghost Warrior." See brand-new 3D animation tools in action that can let
even first-time animators deliver powerful performances. Find out how you
can learn the skills to tell the stories you've always wished to see!

"It's not rocket-science, and when it comes down to it, the opportunity
that animation gives you, to actually live in that world, live as those
characters, for as long as you're working on that project, that's the
best 'high' I've ever found. The stories and characters within the
Furry community are the most beautiful, powerful and moving I've ever
seen, anywhere. I want us to prove ourselves right and make these
Dreams come alive, for ourselves and for all who have ever dared to
Dream Aloud!!" says Amadhi.

Bring all your questions about storytelling, film-making, 3D animation,
and Kaze and the crew with you. An open-ended Q&A session will take
place immediately after the panel.

Live Animal Events: 'Wildlife Companions' is a nonprofit organization
that operates a sanctuary and endangered species education outreach
program. Their website is http://www.wildlifecompanions.org/ and they
will have both human and animal representatives at Further Confusion 2005.

8. Pre-registration deadline is coming up

If you have not registered for Further Confusion yet, the
pre-registration deadline for both mail-in and online registrations is
December 30. After this date, registration will be closed and the at-door
price will be $50. Single-day memberships will be available at the door,
and prices will be announced on our website when these prices are
finalized.

9. FCTV

Conventions that wish to submit commercials to FCTV still have time.
Commercials can be 30 seconds long and are to be PG-rated. FCTV is also
looking for content to show during the con. Animations, con footage,
self-made video projects or anything else of that nature is acceptable.
Send an email to fctv@furtherconfusion.org for more information.
Deadline for FCTV submissions is Dec 17th.

--
Further Confusion
info@furtherconfusion.org
http://www.furtherconfusion.org/

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affordable fursuits (a forwarded message)

jovino — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:54:02 GMT

Brokken has has FOUR critters for only $600!! (or $250 Each) They fit up to a 5'7" person, three are in good condition, one needs some lovin' care.

One of them is this Lion: http://www.critter.net/~brokken/lioncostume.jpg

Second is a St.Bernard: http://www.marylen.com/jpegs/dogs/dog4.jpg

Third is an old "Duffy"/Wolf: http://www.marylen.com/jpegs/dogs/n33.jpg

Forth is the lion cub http://www.marylen.com/jpegs/cats/524.jpg is $200 - it's nose is damaged, but he is willing to throw in a matching head (that's a lion head, but done in that same weird orange, which is also slightly damaged.) Both are repairable.

If you are interested in buying these, please call Brokken at (408) 667-5862.

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Stalking Cat on Dr. Phil

CrimsonTygress — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 04:32:31 GMT

Dunno if anyone else saw it, but apparantly tommorow night (that would be friday), Dr. Phil is doing an episode on obsessions, and it seems Stalking Cat is a guest. Dr. Phil explores the world of furries...I'm cringing already. Anway, since I'm going to be watching, I thought I'd let the rest of you know. It's 10/22 on KRON 4 at 8pm.

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Tail Technical Question(s)

Pink — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:41:37 GMT

Hi Furries!

I love you folks! You're the best. Really.

I am here because I wanted to go to the source to ask a technical question regarding a costume I am making.

Does anyone have any resources, ideas, patterns for tail making. I am thinking of making a nice foxtail for a costume, something bushy and big. Having had some costume experience, i realize now that there are going to be engineering issues, how does the tail stay straight? how does it stay in place? Upright? Weight? Materials? etc. paper mache?

Also, i am planning on making a head piece/mask and any pointers on comfort, air circulation and again engineering would be appreciated.

i don't have the final design yet at all, still looking at ideas preferrably illustrations from 30s-40s childrens books.

I appreciate any advice and promise to post the results if y'all are interested.

cheers

Pink

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WTB: Tiger Ears

88Esq — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 03:54:18 GMT

You wanna make me some kinda furry hat with tiger ears for my suit?
Or wanna help show me how to make them?
I'm happy to pay you for your time. After all, what's the point of a tiger suit without the ears right?

Matt

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