Lots of pics from Midfur. Last one tonight I promise!
I first met Uncle Kage in 2005 at Anthrocon. On the final stages of chemo and at my first actual gathering of furrys in america. He was circling tables at the dealers den, most likely looting and plundering or striking fear into the common folk. I remember that moment vividly as a (then) very shy; nervous dragon built up the courage to say hi and thankyou for an amazing con. Even though he looked like he was ready to explode with stress and busyness he still stopped and had a chat, then rushed off on his way. I returned back to australia from AC and after the final treatments I saught out furry fandom in Australia... landing myself into the brisfurs crowd.
As Midfur's guest of honor I avoided properly meeting him as I didn't want to come off as a fanboi and un-naturally push myself into conversation. On the last night of the conn... the drunken cockroach staggered down and gave me a hug... told me how much 2 wanted to violate my innocence and I built up the courage to say thanks. I mushed my words, I stumbled to find the right ones but managed to explain what his advice/patience meant to me back then: A now not-so-shy dragon, part of a great community down here in australia... greatfull for the push in the right direction from someone who spared the time.

This Photo was taken a few minutes later, where I then went and spoiled the fanboi cumshot-scene by asking for an autograph..
*facepaws* I imagine he thought I was such a weirdo.