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Posted 18 years ago
jirashiAspinwall Vol. Fire Dept. Annual Cash Bash Tickets now Avail
Posted 18 years agoOnce again, it is time for Ashes and I to ask for your support of the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department as we conduct our only, ticket selling, fund raiser of the year.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/898470/
The proceeds from the sale of these tickets help the department purchase much needed equipment, schedule training seminars to improve the effectiveness of our members, and maintain the fire apparatus.
Your $20 Donation can really make a difference.
Once again, we thank you for your continued support!
Swift Fox
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/898470/
The proceeds from the sale of these tickets help the department purchase much needed equipment, schedule training seminars to improve the effectiveness of our members, and maintain the fire apparatus.
Your $20 Donation can really make a difference.
Once again, we thank you for your continued support!
Swift Fox
Swift’s MFF Schedule
Posted 18 years agoWell gang, it would seem that MidWest Furfest is only a week and a half away and they've got a .pdf up on their site laying out the programming for the weekend. True to form, this young fox and his unicorn will be offering sessions of Looney Lab's Game Demos and views of the stars over Schaumberg, IL through his 100mm refractor. We hope you'll have time to join us!
So, here's my schedule for MFF 2007:
Thursday:
9-10pm – Arrive MFF! :)
Friday:
1-3pm - Looney Lab’s Game Demos; Bob Atcher Room
7-8pm - FVS Show Pre-Meet; Ballroom A-B-C
9-10pm - Astronofurs Star Party #1; North Parking Lot, Outside Ballroom G.
10-1am - FVS Rehearsal and Furry Variety Show
Saturday:
10-Noon - Looney Lab’s Game Demos; Bob Atcher Room
1:30-3:30pm - Fursuit Parade & Photo Shoot
7-8pm - Fursuit Dance (?)
9-10pm - Astronofurs Star Party #2; North Parking Lot, Outside Ballroom G
12-1am - Looney Lab’s “Are you a WereWolf?;” Bob Atcher Room
Sunday:
9-10am – Pawpet Improv Workshop (?)
2-4pm – Pawpet Idol
6pm – Leave MFF. :(
(?) Denotes events that are questionable depending on need for sleep or other social activities.
After AC and the sick feeling I got when Ashe’s foot paw was damaged, I’m going to skip the Fursuit Games from here on out.
So, if you’re looking for the foxie, or looking to hook up for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, that’s likely the events and programming I’ll be frequenting. MFF isn’t as much of a “Working Con” as say AC, Morphicon or the WPAFW, but if I don’t run a panel or get involved in the Variety Show…well Fur Cons grow a little stale. As it is, there are times at MFF when I feel lost and confused because I’m *not* doing *something.* (aka, I don’t know how to relax.)
Oh, and Ashes wants me to remind his friends who supported him during the Fursuit Tourney that he has spotty dog hugs for anyone who comes up and tells him, "Hey Ashes! I voted for you!"
*Hugs*
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new and hanging with “my ‘dysfunctional’ furry family!” j/k LOL
Swift Fox
So, here's my schedule for MFF 2007:
Thursday:
9-10pm – Arrive MFF! :)
Friday:
1-3pm - Looney Lab’s Game Demos; Bob Atcher Room
7-8pm - FVS Show Pre-Meet; Ballroom A-B-C
9-10pm - Astronofurs Star Party #1; North Parking Lot, Outside Ballroom G.
10-1am - FVS Rehearsal and Furry Variety Show
Saturday:
10-Noon - Looney Lab’s Game Demos; Bob Atcher Room
1:30-3:30pm - Fursuit Parade & Photo Shoot
7-8pm - Fursuit Dance (?)
9-10pm - Astronofurs Star Party #2; North Parking Lot, Outside Ballroom G
12-1am - Looney Lab’s “Are you a WereWolf?;” Bob Atcher Room
Sunday:
9-10am – Pawpet Improv Workshop (?)
2-4pm – Pawpet Idol
6pm – Leave MFF. :(
(?) Denotes events that are questionable depending on need for sleep or other social activities.
After AC and the sick feeling I got when Ashe’s foot paw was damaged, I’m going to skip the Fursuit Games from here on out.
So, if you’re looking for the foxie, or looking to hook up for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, that’s likely the events and programming I’ll be frequenting. MFF isn’t as much of a “Working Con” as say AC, Morphicon or the WPAFW, but if I don’t run a panel or get involved in the Variety Show…well Fur Cons grow a little stale. As it is, there are times at MFF when I feel lost and confused because I’m *not* doing *something.* (aka, I don’t know how to relax.)
Oh, and Ashes wants me to remind his friends who supported him during the Fursuit Tourney that he has spotty dog hugs for anyone who comes up and tells him, "Hey Ashes! I voted for you!"
*Hugs*
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new and hanging with “my ‘dysfunctional’ furry family!” j/k LOL
Swift Fox
Surprise RP Artz!
Posted 18 years ago
foxchild and I were RP'ing on IM this morning and this is what ensued...swiftf0x: I'm wondering why I'm even at work. I'm not getting anything done. :)
foxchild: heehee, you're at work to... um.... keep me entertained!
swiftf0x: Stands on his head and the hem of his dress falls away to reveal a thickly padded bottom.
swiftf0x: The dress covers his head. "Hey! Where'd ya go!?"
foxchild: *giggles and pets the diaper* "I didn' go anywhere!"
swiftf0x: "Meeps!" The little fox topples over onto his side.
So from that, came the inspiration to draw this, by paw, on his tablet, using GIMP...
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/822100/
*blushes*
Thanks foxie bro! It's very nice, though Mamma is gunna lecture me on how pink is a bad color for me as it clashes with my fur.
Personally, I like how loose and fun this style of his appears. While his finished work is excellent, this light-hearted style still conveys his unique hand in art, while expressing to the viewer, "Hey, this was a lot of fun to draw."
*Hugs*
[EVENT] Western PA Furry Weekend 2007 is this weekend!!
Posted 18 years agoNo plans for this weekend? Looking for something to do?
Well then look no further!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 5, 6 & 7th, in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring the talents of Brendan Roo, this year’s Featured Artist!
The event kicks off Friday night at 7pm and continues into the wee hours of the morning so there’ll be things to do no matter how late you arrive. There’ll be table top games, movies, a fursuit photo shoot and plenty of room to just relax, socialize and meet with friends old and new. We’ll also have hot hors d’oeuvres, snacks and drinks while supplies last.
Enjoy the hotel’s complimentary breakfast fare as we spin some classic Saturday morning cartoons, or stop on in for our line of panels on puppetry, writing and/or ear & tail construction. The fun continues as we take the event to a park setting for the Fur-b-que. Additional panels in art, spirituality and HAM radio, along with volleyball, giant pyramid and laser tag games take place in this venue. Don’t miss one of the fandom’s best array of art, sculpture, talent and more at our Charity Raffle! Did I mention the picnic style dinner??
But things don’t stop there! Saturday night features DDR and Guitar Hero back at the hotel. Stop in and find out…“Are you a WereWolf?”…or get in on some other games being offered. Or simply relax and let the fun and fellowship of the day wash over you as you enjoy a bit of dessert at the Growl and Graze. Then, at midnight, we host our first ever Midnight Menagerie variety show, certain to be one of the highlights of the weekend.
Sound like a great weekend? You bet it will be! With under a hundred attendees it’ll offer a great chance to interact with other furs in a friendly and intimate environment.
You can help make it happen by taking the time to join us. What we ask from you is a registration of $25 at the door.
Want more information? Please visit our website at http://www.wpafw.org where you’ll find our programming grid, hotel information, event forums, teaser pictures of our Charity Raffle items, and much more!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, October 5-7, 2007, now in its seventh year, hopes you’ll make time to join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship in the autumn clad hills of the Allegheny River valley outside of Pittsburgh, PA.
swiftfox
Director; WPAFW’07
www.wpafw.org
Well then look no further!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 5, 6 & 7th, in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring the talents of Brendan Roo, this year’s Featured Artist!
The event kicks off Friday night at 7pm and continues into the wee hours of the morning so there’ll be things to do no matter how late you arrive. There’ll be table top games, movies, a fursuit photo shoot and plenty of room to just relax, socialize and meet with friends old and new. We’ll also have hot hors d’oeuvres, snacks and drinks while supplies last.
Enjoy the hotel’s complimentary breakfast fare as we spin some classic Saturday morning cartoons, or stop on in for our line of panels on puppetry, writing and/or ear & tail construction. The fun continues as we take the event to a park setting for the Fur-b-que. Additional panels in art, spirituality and HAM radio, along with volleyball, giant pyramid and laser tag games take place in this venue. Don’t miss one of the fandom’s best array of art, sculpture, talent and more at our Charity Raffle! Did I mention the picnic style dinner??
But things don’t stop there! Saturday night features DDR and Guitar Hero back at the hotel. Stop in and find out…“Are you a WereWolf?”…or get in on some other games being offered. Or simply relax and let the fun and fellowship of the day wash over you as you enjoy a bit of dessert at the Growl and Graze. Then, at midnight, we host our first ever Midnight Menagerie variety show, certain to be one of the highlights of the weekend.
Sound like a great weekend? You bet it will be! With under a hundred attendees it’ll offer a great chance to interact with other furs in a friendly and intimate environment.
You can help make it happen by taking the time to join us. What we ask from you is a registration of $25 at the door.
Want more information? Please visit our website at http://www.wpafw.org where you’ll find our programming grid, hotel information, event forums, teaser pictures of our Charity Raffle items, and much more!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, October 5-7, 2007, now in its seventh year, hopes you’ll make time to join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship in the autumn clad hills of the Allegheny River valley outside of Pittsburgh, PA.
swiftfoxDirector; WPAFW’07
www.wpafw.org
Happy Whelpday to me!
Posted 18 years ago"Squee! It's my whelpday!" Swifty, the cross fox kit, yips happily, holding up three claws and most of a fourth as he announces, "I'm t'ree point nine seasons old t'day. Dat mean I is a'most four full seasons!"
Swifty bounds around giving everyone who comments their choice of a yellow or chocolate cake cupcake with lots of icing and rainbow sprinkles!
"Mamma made them 'specially for each of you!" Swifty explains.
Thankies, thankies, thankies ahead of time for sharing a little in my whelpday celebration friends!
*Foxie huggles to all!*
Swifty
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/791247
Above image by
WoofieBrisbane She's awesome. Commission her. :)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/792032
This image by
charlie_kit Thanks foxie!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813977/
Image by
knuffwolf Thanks Knuffy!
Swifty bounds around giving everyone who comments their choice of a yellow or chocolate cake cupcake with lots of icing and rainbow sprinkles!
"Mamma made them 'specially for each of you!" Swifty explains.
Thankies, thankies, thankies ahead of time for sharing a little in my whelpday celebration friends!
*Foxie huggles to all!*
Swifty
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/791247
Above image by
WoofieBrisbane She's awesome. Commission her. :)http://www.furaffinity.net/view/792032
This image by
charlie_kit Thanks foxie!http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813977/
Image by
knuffwolf Thanks Knuffy![WPAFW] Last Day...
Posted 18 years ago
Pre-registration for the Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend,
October 5, 6 & 7, 2007,
Ends Today, Sept. 7th!
Register Now!
Please visit our website for Registration, Programming, Hotel, Charity and other pertinent information.
WWW.WPAFW.ORG
Swift Fox
Director; WPAFW'07
[Contest] Approaching 2500 Page Views...
Posted 18 years agoAs my FA Account approaches 2500 page views and I'm gaining a little more confidence in my hand at drawing, I'm offering an icon of the character of whomever is the 2500th person to view my page and provides a screen capture of said occurrence.
Icon will be hand sketched, scanned and digitally colored. Winner will get a 100x100 color icon, and I'll send them the digital art also. Timeliness will be based on when I can squeeze it into my busy schedule. I'll get it done, but it might take some time. Just wanna be up front with that.
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/706020/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/488592/
Thanks and good luck!
*Hugs*
swiftfox
Icon will be hand sketched, scanned and digitally colored. Winner will get a 100x100 color icon, and I'll send them the digital art also. Timeliness will be based on when I can squeeze it into my busy schedule. I'll get it done, but it might take some time. Just wanna be up front with that.
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/706020/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/488592/
Thanks and good luck!
*Hugs*
swiftfoxAshes is lagging behind???
Posted 18 years agoWhat's this? Can it be true?
Ashes is 15 votes behind Kodi in the Fursuit Tourney which is...well unthinkable!
If you have an LJ account please visit my Journal Entry from yesterday and consider casting a Vote for Ashes.
Thank you!
Ashes & Swift Fox
Ashes is 15 votes behind Kodi in the Fursuit Tourney which is...well unthinkable!
If you have an LJ account please visit my Journal Entry from yesterday and consider casting a Vote for Ashes.
Thank you!
Ashes & Swift Fox
Shuttle Endeavour to launch tonight at 6:36PM EDT
Posted 18 years agoSpace Shuttle Endeavour's STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment.
Mission STS-118 will be the first for Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, the teacher-turned-astronaut whose association with NASA began more than 20 years ago.
Also, a reminder that the Persied Meteor Shower peaks along with a new moon on Sunday night, August 12, with best viewing after midnight and into Monday morning August 13. Mark your calendars, grab a few hours nap Sunday afternoon, and stay up into the wee hours of Monday morning to watch the show!
Eyes to the skies!
Swift Fox
Mission STS-118 will be the first for Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, the teacher-turned-astronaut whose association with NASA began more than 20 years ago.
STS-118 Crew Picture
God's speed...and a safe return home!
Also, a reminder that the Persied Meteor Shower peaks along with a new moon on Sunday night, August 12, with best viewing after midnight and into Monday morning August 13. Mark your calendars, grab a few hours nap Sunday afternoon, and stay up into the wee hours of Monday morning to watch the show!
Eyes to the skies!
Swift Fox
One month left to Pre-Reg for the Western PA Furry Weekend 0
Posted 18 years ago
Time is running out to get pre-registered for the
Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend!
Pre-Registration ends on September 7th, 2007!
That’s little more than a month away!Event Registration Costs:
Basic Registration: $20 (Gets you into Friday & Saturday’s events, two FREE charity raffle tickets and an event program.)
Supporter Registration: $35 (Gets you a, pre-printed WPAFW badge, five FREE charity raffle tickets, a color print of this year’s cover art, and our esteemed thanks!) A really great deal!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend is planned for Columbus Day weekend, October 5-7, 2007, in the autumn clad Allegheny River valley, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
http://www.wpafw.orgThis fast growing fur meet is poised to combine the relaxed and intimate social gathering with exciting new such as panels on Art, Writing and Fursuiting as well as our first "Midnight Menagerie" performance show!
Hotel arrangements have been made at the Comfort Inn Pittsburgh North for reduced, flat rate, rooms so you'll be close to 75% of the weekend's programming and activities! For your convenience, the Comfort Inn has a full Continental Breakfast bar that's included in the price of your room AND there are plenty of fast food and sit down restaurants within easy walking distance!
So pre-register now, and join us for the last, big, furry fling of the Summer at the Western PA Furry Weekend! October 5, 6 & 7th, 2007!
To Arms! To Arms! The feasox horde is coming!
Posted 18 years agoHello friends, I come bearing ill news about a fiendish new hybrid invading the lands of the peaceful!
I speak of none other than the Feasox, a hellish combination of Fox and Weasel who's soul mission in life is to drive us poor furs off our our lands which we rightfully own and protect, day in and day out.
You say you haven't heard of a Feasox before? Well lucky for us the witless half-breeds have provided us with a Wiki about them. http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/User:Jpawtucket/Feasox
So, my fluffy friend, will you not join with us; the vulpine nation, the equine nation, and the hyeanian nation to eradicate this abomination upon our Gaia?
Reply to this message to let us know we have your support. Please feel free to copy and past this message into your FA Journal and LJ, or write your own! We must spread the word before it is too late!
Ladies and gentlefurs...
Just an FYI. This all started, just for fun, here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/164400/
and here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/166363/
I speak of none other than the Feasox, a hellish combination of Fox and Weasel who's soul mission in life is to drive us poor furs off our our lands which we rightfully own and protect, day in and day out.
You say you haven't heard of a Feasox before? Well lucky for us the witless half-breeds have provided us with a Wiki about them. http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/User:Jpawtucket/Feasox
So, my fluffy friend, will you not join with us; the vulpine nation, the equine nation, and the hyeanian nation to eradicate this abomination upon our Gaia?
Reply to this message to let us know we have your support. Please feel free to copy and past this message into your FA Journal and LJ, or write your own! We must spread the word before it is too late!
Ladies and gentlefurs...
IT'S FEASOX STOMPING DAY!!Just an FYI. This all started, just for fun, here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/164400/
and here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/166363/
[Furmeet] Harry Potter 5 @ Pittsburgh Mills; 7/14
Posted 18 years agoSO here is the PLAN:
Go On line NOW and purchase tickets for the 4:10pm showing, Saturday July 14th:
Use Fandango.
SHOW TIME IS 4:10 PM!
Meet in front of the theater by 2:30pm! We will be going in to claim our seats NO LATER THAN 3:15pm!
You can recognize me easily - Big guy with glasses wearing a gray T-Shirt that says "Obey the Doberman" and carrying a radio.
To summarize:
What: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Where: Cinemark 18 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall, 425 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA 15084
When: Meet up by 2:30, show time is at 4:10
If you need Directions, comment here!
If you get LOST on your way in:
Call my cell phone, 412-478-5340
And just for the fun of it, for the Hamfurs out there, Talk In will be on the 145.370 Repeater, Negative Offset, Tone 131.8 - look for K9LDT! :)
I hope to see a bunch of people there! :D
Anthrocon Pics & Commissions
Posted 18 years agoAshes has asked me to pimp his fan base and ask if you have any pictures of him bopping around the convention please send links when you get them up on-line.
And for those I did sketch book commissions for, and you know who you are, if you can find a way to scan them and send me a digital copy I'd appreciate it. Feel free to upload them to your own galleries also, but please credit me.
*hugs*
Oh! Anthrocon rocked so much that the entire weekend was one long euphoric rush! It's been a long, LONG time since I've had to fight off a good case of PCD.
Swift Fox
And for those I did sketch book commissions for, and you know who you are, if you can find a way to scan them and send me a digital copy I'd appreciate it. Feel free to upload them to your own galleries also, but please credit me.
*hugs*
Oh! Anthrocon rocked so much that the entire weekend was one long euphoric rush! It's been a long, LONG time since I've had to fight off a good case of PCD.
Swift Fox
AC Meme Thingie
Posted 18 years ago
Kattywampus is to blame for this...Q: Where will you be?
A: When I'm not at ConOps, and not hosting Looney Lab's Demos, and not up on the roof with a telescope hosting a Star Party, and not in the Masquarade, or in the Fursuit Parade, or participating in the Fursuit Games...
...Then I'm frickin' resting! Leave me alone! :)
Q: Can I challenge you in super smash brother melee?
A: Sure you can. I can mash buttons as well as the next yutz!
Q: In the art show?
A: Art? Me? Ha,ha,ha! You're silly.
Q: How will I spot you?
A: Look for the spots and fire gear! :)
Q: Where are you staying?
A: At home.
Q: Who will you be with?
A: Most likely. No one. I travel light and quick. An entourage just slows me down.
Q: Do you do free art?
A: Sure I do free art! Wanna draw for meez?
Q: Do you do trades?
A: Depends on what is is you want to trade.
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: Oh! No...I don't have the patience to draw well.
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: Nope.
Q: Do you do badges?
A: Nope again.
Q: What is your gender?
A: I'm male
Q: How old are you?
A: 30-something!
Q: Are you taken?
A: Yep. Been married for 10 years now thanks. :)
Q: Can I touch you?
A: Depends what we're talking about touching. A warm hug? I can be up for that, just ask first if I don't know ya.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: You can talk to me all you want. Whether you'll get an answer or not will depend on whether you catch me in suit or not.
[WPAFW] Early Bird Pre-Reg ENDS on June 30!!
Posted 18 years ago
Time is running out to get registered for the
Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend
at the $15 Early Bird rate!
Don't miss your opportunity to save 25% on a Basic registration!
After Saturday the cost of a Basic Registration to get you in on all the furry fun and fellowship of this weekend long Fur Meet will go up to $20!
The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend is planned for Columbus Day weekend, October 5-7, 2007, in the autumn clad Allegheny River valley, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
#This fast growing fur meet is poised to combine the relaxed and intimate social gathering with exciting new activities such as panels on Art, Writing and Fursuiting as well as our first Midnight Menagerie performance show!
So pre-register now, save 25% and join us for the last furry fling of the Summer at the Western PA Furry Weekend! October 5, 6 & 7th, 2006!
Western PA Furry Weekend June Newsletter!
Posted 18 years agoHello friends!
It's June and there are just four more months left until the Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, www.wpafw.org, is upon us.
Have you registered yet?? The Early Bird Basic pre-registration cost of $15 is only good until the end of the month. Then Basic level pre-registration for the event goes up to $20 until it closes in early September. Register on-line. It's fast, easy and only takes a minute or two. http://www.wpafw.org/reg.html
You gave us feed back last year and one of the big items was that you wanted to see more time scheduled for the park and at the same time you asked for better use of the hotel function spaces and more programming.
We listened and if you haven't seen the preliminary weekend schedule, you need to go check it out on the website. We've added two hours on either end of the time block at the park and added programming and activities on Saturday morning. http://www.wpafw.org/event.html
Fleshing out our blocks of programming are where we need some help from you however. If you're registered for the event, or planning on it, and would like to give us some ideas and input on what Special Interest Group programming or panels, such as artistic or fursuiting techniques, writing, or spirituality, you'd like to see. There's a thread out on the event Forums, http://www.wpafw.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=135, where we'll be taking your input.
We'll take the ideas that get the most interest and use them to fill in a few of the voids in our Programming Grid. So please visit the site, register and share your ideas and suggestions.
At the same time, if you feel comfortable enough that you'd like to host a panel on a particular topic of interest, contact our Programming Chair, Xavier Fox, at social AT wpafw.org. Panelists will be eligible for special perks and recognition at the event.
Volunteers! Yes, we're looking for volunteers to help out in various ways throughout the weekend. We have about a dozen Volunteer slots which need to be filled and only pre-registered attendees will be considered. Volunteer hours will be tracked and will be applied towards lowering or defraying your 2008 registration costs. Once you've registered, if you'd like to volunteer, or you've been tagged to volunteer, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shortwave Husky, at volunteers AT wpafw.org.
Everyone have a safe summer and look for our ad in Anthrocon's Convention Program.
Swift Fox
Director; WPAFW
www.wpafw.org
It's June and there are just four more months left until the Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, www.wpafw.org, is upon us.
Have you registered yet?? The Early Bird Basic pre-registration cost of $15 is only good until the end of the month. Then Basic level pre-registration for the event goes up to $20 until it closes in early September. Register on-line. It's fast, easy and only takes a minute or two. http://www.wpafw.org/reg.html
You gave us feed back last year and one of the big items was that you wanted to see more time scheduled for the park and at the same time you asked for better use of the hotel function spaces and more programming.
We listened and if you haven't seen the preliminary weekend schedule, you need to go check it out on the website. We've added two hours on either end of the time block at the park and added programming and activities on Saturday morning. http://www.wpafw.org/event.html
Fleshing out our blocks of programming are where we need some help from you however. If you're registered for the event, or planning on it, and would like to give us some ideas and input on what Special Interest Group programming or panels, such as artistic or fursuiting techniques, writing, or spirituality, you'd like to see. There's a thread out on the event Forums, http://www.wpafw.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=135, where we'll be taking your input.
We'll take the ideas that get the most interest and use them to fill in a few of the voids in our Programming Grid. So please visit the site, register and share your ideas and suggestions.
At the same time, if you feel comfortable enough that you'd like to host a panel on a particular topic of interest, contact our Programming Chair, Xavier Fox, at social AT wpafw.org. Panelists will be eligible for special perks and recognition at the event.
Volunteers! Yes, we're looking for volunteers to help out in various ways throughout the weekend. We have about a dozen Volunteer slots which need to be filled and only pre-registered attendees will be considered. Volunteer hours will be tracked and will be applied towards lowering or defraying your 2008 registration costs. Once you've registered, if you'd like to volunteer, or you've been tagged to volunteer, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shortwave Husky, at volunteers AT wpafw.org.
Everyone have a safe summer and look for our ad in Anthrocon's Convention Program.
Swift Fox
Director; WPAFW
www.wpafw.org
Morphicon Report: Part 2
Posted 18 years agoMorphicon Report: Part 2
Personally, the convention was just what I needed.
Last Thursday, Silaria and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary. We arrived at the hotel around 5pm and got checked in and unpacked the car, then Sil, Xavier and I went to Buca de Beppo to celebrate the day. Big hugs to Xavier for springing for that. :) Sil and I decided that since it’s our anniversary weekend, that any commissions we get would be of both of our fursonai in a loving embrace or interacting together in some way.
When we got back to the hotel again, I had to lay down and catch a quick power nap or I wouldn’t be functional for the Astronofur’s Star Party at 11pm that night. While I laid down, Sil and Xavier went in search of a Sam’s Club to get a box of cupcakes with which to celebrate our anniversary with the early birds arriving at the con.
TOS arrived somewhere around 8PM and I bopped around the con meeting old friends and making a few new ones. I lent a paw here and there where I could but just generally absorbed the growing energies as furs continued to pour into the hotel and the con began it’s slow build up.
I got into Ashes to take part in the Fursuit Meet and Greet, but when we arrived in Factory Square at the scheduled time, there was no one there. I stayed in suit for about a half hour, strutting around the hotel and interacting with folks, but I had to get back to the room again to put the telescope tripod together in preparation for that evening’s panel. I found out later that no sooner had I gone back to the room that the fursuiters came out of the woodwork for the Meet & Greet. :P
We crashed around 1AM and got up again around 9AM to give us time to get cleaned up and over to Bob Evan’s for breakfast before Opening Ceremonies followed immediately by my scheduled IronClaw game. IronClaw was a bust that early on Friday afternoon. I had two players, but the game really needs a minimum of three to be playable. I rescheduled it for Saturday between 1 and 3PM.
So I had a little time to grab something to snack on before getting suited up as Ashes the Fire Dog for the Fursuit Parade at 4pm. There were 33 Fursuits on Friday afternoon for the short parade through the hotel and photo shoots. I’ll have to say that organization of the parade left a little to be desired. While the walk under the lights in the Ballroom was a nice touch…no one knew that so we kept traipsing across the stage following the fur in front of them. Again, there was a lot of potential for good things which was missed because of poor communication.
After the parade, Sil, Javi, BrendanRoo and I disappeared for dinner at El Acapulco Mexican restaurant. They have really good food and lots of it at good prices.
Yeah, I guess I was pulling out all the stops at this con and subjecting Ashes to the Pet Auction was a bit risque. But in reality, we were being actioned off for a dance at the fursuit dance later that evening and the proceeds raised went to the con's charity. I managed to sell for $10 but while waiting for my turn I helped to play the audience and show case a few of the furs before me, a couple of whom went for $30 even $40!
When we returned to the con again, we had yet more time to relax and enjoy things. Odendo dragon brought an armful of games into the gaming room and I got in on a game of Settlers of Catan while I waited for 9pm when our first set of Looney Demo’s was scheduled. I was pretty well off in the game and pretty much cut all brick production off from the rest of the players unless they traded with me or Catan. But eventually I had to turn my efforts over to Xavier so I could go and run the Lab.
From hosting Looney Games Sil and I put those back in the room and I turned right around and got back into Ashes for the Fursuit Dance so I'd be there for that dance with my mystery benefactor. He didn't show, but I had a better partner in my wife Silaria. I enjoyed the dance for about a half hour/forty five minutes. Ashes even got to spar with Magnus using his lightsabers when the DJ spun the old 70's Star Wars Mix. That rocked!
We left the dance shortly after that so I could get out of suit and help lug the telescope back outside for another excellent night of observing and sharing the stars with the attendees of Morphicon. It was 2AM before I saw the inside of my eye lids for the night and we had a full day of programming and activities we were involved in. But that’ll have to wait for another entry.
*Hugs*
Swift Fox
Personally, the convention was just what I needed.
Last Thursday, Silaria and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary. We arrived at the hotel around 5pm and got checked in and unpacked the car, then Sil, Xavier and I went to Buca de Beppo to celebrate the day. Big hugs to Xavier for springing for that. :) Sil and I decided that since it’s our anniversary weekend, that any commissions we get would be of both of our fursonai in a loving embrace or interacting together in some way.
When we got back to the hotel again, I had to lay down and catch a quick power nap or I wouldn’t be functional for the Astronofur’s Star Party at 11pm that night. While I laid down, Sil and Xavier went in search of a Sam’s Club to get a box of cupcakes with which to celebrate our anniversary with the early birds arriving at the con.
TOS arrived somewhere around 8PM and I bopped around the con meeting old friends and making a few new ones. I lent a paw here and there where I could but just generally absorbed the growing energies as furs continued to pour into the hotel and the con began it’s slow build up.
I got into Ashes to take part in the Fursuit Meet and Greet, but when we arrived in Factory Square at the scheduled time, there was no one there. I stayed in suit for about a half hour, strutting around the hotel and interacting with folks, but I had to get back to the room again to put the telescope tripod together in preparation for that evening’s panel. I found out later that no sooner had I gone back to the room that the fursuiters came out of the woodwork for the Meet & Greet. :P
We crashed around 1AM and got up again around 9AM to give us time to get cleaned up and over to Bob Evan’s for breakfast before Opening Ceremonies followed immediately by my scheduled IronClaw game. IronClaw was a bust that early on Friday afternoon. I had two players, but the game really needs a minimum of three to be playable. I rescheduled it for Saturday between 1 and 3PM.
So I had a little time to grab something to snack on before getting suited up as Ashes the Fire Dog for the Fursuit Parade at 4pm. There were 33 Fursuits on Friday afternoon for the short parade through the hotel and photo shoots. I’ll have to say that organization of the parade left a little to be desired. While the walk under the lights in the Ballroom was a nice touch…no one knew that so we kept traipsing across the stage following the fur in front of them. Again, there was a lot of potential for good things which was missed because of poor communication.
After the parade, Sil, Javi, BrendanRoo and I disappeared for dinner at El Acapulco Mexican restaurant. They have really good food and lots of it at good prices.
Yeah, I guess I was pulling out all the stops at this con and subjecting Ashes to the Pet Auction was a bit risque. But in reality, we were being actioned off for a dance at the fursuit dance later that evening and the proceeds raised went to the con's charity. I managed to sell for $10 but while waiting for my turn I helped to play the audience and show case a few of the furs before me, a couple of whom went for $30 even $40!
When we returned to the con again, we had yet more time to relax and enjoy things. Odendo dragon brought an armful of games into the gaming room and I got in on a game of Settlers of Catan while I waited for 9pm when our first set of Looney Demo’s was scheduled. I was pretty well off in the game and pretty much cut all brick production off from the rest of the players unless they traded with me or Catan. But eventually I had to turn my efforts over to Xavier so I could go and run the Lab.
From hosting Looney Games Sil and I put those back in the room and I turned right around and got back into Ashes for the Fursuit Dance so I'd be there for that dance with my mystery benefactor. He didn't show, but I had a better partner in my wife Silaria. I enjoyed the dance for about a half hour/forty five minutes. Ashes even got to spar with Magnus using his lightsabers when the DJ spun the old 70's Star Wars Mix. That rocked!
We left the dance shortly after that so I could get out of suit and help lug the telescope back outside for another excellent night of observing and sharing the stars with the attendees of Morphicon. It was 2AM before I saw the inside of my eye lids for the night and we had a full day of programming and activities we were involved in. But that’ll have to wait for another entry.
*Hugs*
Swift Fox
A Decade of Love!!
Posted 18 years agoMy dearest wife. I know I'm in love with you such that,
Even in the depths of darkness I can see your smile and it brightens my whole being;
When life is still and quiet, I can hear your laughter and it lightens my heart.
My dearest soul mate. I know I'm in love with you when,
I hear your thoughts before you speak them out loud, (Quit wanting Rita's already!);
Even in the throws of life's toughest challenges, I still find the strength to show patience and keep on when others would falter and fail.
My dearest friend. I know I'm in love with you because,
Thoughts of our first meeting bring a smile to my face at the audacity of chance;
While the look in your eyes as we stood together before family and friends on our wedding day remains imprinted on my mind.
My dearest Sheri.
Ten years as your loving and faithful husband seems a blur of memories; challenges faced and overcome, dreams shared and fulfilled, and a love spoken and revealed. Through it all my love for you has remained steady and strong; my patience and resolve boundless and infinite.
You have helped make me a better man, friend and husband and have cemented my life. I look forward to another decade together with you, and more beyond that.
*Hugs*
Your husband, your friend,
Glen
Even in the depths of darkness I can see your smile and it brightens my whole being;
When life is still and quiet, I can hear your laughter and it lightens my heart.
My dearest soul mate. I know I'm in love with you when,
I hear your thoughts before you speak them out loud, (Quit wanting Rita's already!);
Even in the throws of life's toughest challenges, I still find the strength to show patience and keep on when others would falter and fail.
My dearest friend. I know I'm in love with you because,
Thoughts of our first meeting bring a smile to my face at the audacity of chance;
While the look in your eyes as we stood together before family and friends on our wedding day remains imprinted on my mind.
My dearest Sheri.
Ten years as your loving and faithful husband seems a blur of memories; challenges faced and overcome, dreams shared and fulfilled, and a love spoken and revealed. Through it all my love for you has remained steady and strong; my patience and resolve boundless and infinite.
You have helped make me a better man, friend and husband and have cemented my life. I look forward to another decade together with you, and more beyond that.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SHERI
TEN YEARS OF LOVE!
May 17, 1997 - May 17, 2007
*Hugs*
Your husband, your friend,
Glen
[EVENT] Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend! Oct 5-7, 2007!
Posted 18 years agoI’m proud to announce the Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, http://www.wpafw.org, is being held Columbus Day weekend, October 5-7, 2007, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This year’s “Featured Artist” is the talented artist Brendan Roo who hails from the eastern side of the state, near Philadelphia.
THE SITE IS NOW LIVE!!
Event Pre-Registration is now OPEN!!
Registration for the Furry Weekend covers the Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday evening’s programming at the Comfort Inn, Pittsburgh North, and the Seventh Annual Fur-b-que Saturday afternoon at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Aspinwall, PA!
Early bird, pre-registration begins now and runs until midnight on Saturday, June 30!
* Basic level “Early-bird” Pre-registration is $15.
* Supporter level Pre-registration is $35. (All of the above plus a Furry Weekend badge, front line privilege for food at the Fur-b-que, five Charity Raffle tickets, color print of the program’s cover art, and other swag to be determined.)
* After June 30, Basic level Pre-registration goes up to $20 until September 7, 2007 when pre-registration closes.
Hotel Room Block is AVAILABLE!
The Comfort Inn, Pittsburgh North in Harmar Township, PA, just off PA Turnpike exit 48, has afforded the event a spacious room block at a flat rate of 74.99 a night (plus taxes.) Call today and reserve your rooms and don’t forget to tell them you’re with the “Western PA Furry Weekend!”
Preliminary Programming Grid us UP!
Yes, I said programming! This growing event is taking small steps each year to try to keep pace with our growing number of patrons. Last year we added function space and activities at the Comfort Inn; this year we’re adding organized panels and activities to augment the “free form” and “laid back” atmosphere the event has been praised for. Species SIGS, Fursuit, Art and Writing Panels, Saturday morning cartoons and a Drum Circle are all being planned. We’re also bringing back movies on Friday night, video games on Saturday, and LaserTag at the park. Don’t miss the popular antics of Mandarin Orange and his cast of characters as he emcees the Charity Raffle. Finishing out the event will be the first ever Furry Weekend Menagerie, an hour and a half of open performances.
This short message by no means conveys all the information available on this year’s event. I encourage you to visit the Western PA Furry Weekend website at http://www.wpafw.org for pre-registration, programming and activities, and lodging just to name a few. I also invite you to sign up for the Furry Weekend Forums where you can get the latest information on the event, pose questions and suggestions, take part in polls and hook up with your friends for room and ride shares.
So mark your calendars and register now to join us in the beautiful autumn clad foothills of the Allegheny Valley and see friends old and new. The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2007!!
Swift Fox
Director; Western PA Furry Weekend
www.wpafw.org
THE SITE IS NOW LIVE!!
Event Pre-Registration is now OPEN!!
Registration for the Furry Weekend covers the Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday evening’s programming at the Comfort Inn, Pittsburgh North, and the Seventh Annual Fur-b-que Saturday afternoon at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Aspinwall, PA!
Early bird, pre-registration begins now and runs until midnight on Saturday, June 30!
* Basic level “Early-bird” Pre-registration is $15.
* Supporter level Pre-registration is $35. (All of the above plus a Furry Weekend badge, front line privilege for food at the Fur-b-que, five Charity Raffle tickets, color print of the program’s cover art, and other swag to be determined.)
* After June 30, Basic level Pre-registration goes up to $20 until September 7, 2007 when pre-registration closes.
Hotel Room Block is AVAILABLE!
The Comfort Inn, Pittsburgh North in Harmar Township, PA, just off PA Turnpike exit 48, has afforded the event a spacious room block at a flat rate of 74.99 a night (plus taxes.) Call today and reserve your rooms and don’t forget to tell them you’re with the “Western PA Furry Weekend!”
Preliminary Programming Grid us UP!
Yes, I said programming! This growing event is taking small steps each year to try to keep pace with our growing number of patrons. Last year we added function space and activities at the Comfort Inn; this year we’re adding organized panels and activities to augment the “free form” and “laid back” atmosphere the event has been praised for. Species SIGS, Fursuit, Art and Writing Panels, Saturday morning cartoons and a Drum Circle are all being planned. We’re also bringing back movies on Friday night, video games on Saturday, and LaserTag at the park. Don’t miss the popular antics of Mandarin Orange and his cast of characters as he emcees the Charity Raffle. Finishing out the event will be the first ever Furry Weekend Menagerie, an hour and a half of open performances.
This short message by no means conveys all the information available on this year’s event. I encourage you to visit the Western PA Furry Weekend website at http://www.wpafw.org for pre-registration, programming and activities, and lodging just to name a few. I also invite you to sign up for the Furry Weekend Forums where you can get the latest information on the event, pose questions and suggestions, take part in polls and hook up with your friends for room and ride shares.
So mark your calendars and register now to join us in the beautiful autumn clad foothills of the Allegheny Valley and see friends old and new. The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend, October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2007!!
Swift Fox
Director; Western PA Furry Weekend
www.wpafw.org
Today's the Day!!
Posted 18 years agoWe pick up Edan, prounounced AY-den, in
T-minus 9 hours,
and counting!The little sheltie pup already has fan art done of him thanks to him providing
squire with the inspiration to sketch this:http://8.7.49.250/view/517123/
Go check it out, +Fav it and +Watch Squire. :)
*Hugs*
Swift Fox
Puppy Countdown!
Posted 18 years agoWe pick up Edan, pronounced AY-den, in
1
day!
http://www.youtube.com/v/suvpinrWMH4 *snickers*
I saw this commercial for the first time last night while we were eating dinner and I completely ROFLOL'ed. :)
Sil's response?
"You will NOT use Edan as a broom!"
That just made me laugh all the harder.
Poor little pom though. :)
*giggles*
One more day!!
*Hugs*
Swifty
Puppy Countdown!
Posted 18 years agoWe pick up Edan, pronounced AY-den, in
2
days!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/512600/ I just posted the link to today's picture rather than the whole picture itself. The picture is a 3/4 pose where you can get a good look down his side and get a better idea of his coloring. Edan is described as a Mahogany/Sable Sheltie and the breeder believes that the dark mahogany area of fur across his shoulders and the back of his head will grow more and more dark as he grows older. We'll have to wait and see.
In the meantime, we're expecting a "Furarri" crate for the little fur ball to arrive on our den step sometime today. Picked up a couple baby blankets at Goodwill to line his crate with for the time being. Hopefully that will facilitate easier cleaning should he have an accident or get sick in his crate. We have to do another "once over" on the den to make sure it's been "puppy proofed." Living with adult dogs all these years and not having to deal with it, I'm pretty sure we're gonna miss something.
I think we've hit on a solution to our "lack of a fenced yard" situation. First off, we forgot Animal Friends' new facility has three or four fenced in areas where we might be able to talk Edan and let him run a bit. We may also be able to utilize that to work with him on agility in another year. But for at the den, I was thinking I could rig up a "dog trolley" system between the corner of the garage and the big oak tree. This would offer Edan much more freedom and access to the dog house. Just have to put a couple stops on the line to keep him from going over either hillside.
We're both a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. We're looking forward to bringing Edan into our lives. Very much so actually. But at the same time we're anxious about making his transition into our family an easy one for him. We're also a little torn between keeping it a relatively quiet weekend with him, or inviting the world over to meet him.
*Hugs*
Swift Fox
Puppy Countdown
Posted 18 years agoPuppy Countdown
Posted 18 years agoWe pick up Edan in,
4
days!! http://8.7.49.250/view/504553/
Since Shelties are Scottish in origin, we decided that a Scottish name in the Gaelic spelling would be appropriate. Edan, pronounced AY-den, derives from the old Irish name Áed, pronounced EE or AY, which meant "fire". This was a very popular name in early Ireland, being borne by numerous figures in Irish mythology and several high kings.
Oh...um...we're both very excited. :)
*Hugs*
Swift Fox
