Here's my track record with traveling and illness...

I went to FurFright and got sick (cold).

I went to FC and threw up in my shoes (flu).

I went to Furna Equinox and got some weird dirty Canadian virus (syphilis).

There's only one real conclusion: Furries in every part of the world are filthy, sick, and contagious. Don't touch me. ;o)

Some of you may be new to my journals and humor (or just reading in general), so let me clarify that I did NOT get syphilis at FE. I got a cold. Syphilis sounds a lot funnier than a cold. It's a funnier disease all the way around if you think about it. Sure it's no "Bells Palsy" or "Tuberculosis", but it does okay on the comedy scale. ;o)

Money and weather concerns had the trip up in the air until the last minute, but we rolled the dice and had an event-free drive, and a really nice time. I want to thank RedcoatCat and Shane (who loves purple) for a tail-raising good time filled with more Hitler jokes than a bag of dicks. ;o)

I will weave the only minor downside of the trip into a constructive bit of feedback. *clears throat* When someone greets you warmly, gives you a hug, and says they like the new hotel and that the city of Toronto is bigger than they thought it would be, the first words out of your mouth should NOT be, 'Unlike the United States it's not dirty and filled with stupid people and George Bush.' In fact, at NO POINT in ANY conversation with another person should that embarrassing chunk of ignorance leave your mouth. It makes you, your country, and your con look like a product of inbred redneck retards, and doesn't make people like you or want to return. Just a friendly tip. ;o)

The next one won't be friendly. I promise you.

Now, that was just a single isolated incident, and by no means reflects upon the wonderful people of Canada and FE as a whole. To judge a group of people, let alone an entire country, on ill-informed stereotypes would be the pinnacle of ignorance (see example above). I have Canadian blood, and have visited the country many times, and save for two individuals I've found the people there to be among the kindest, most generous I've ever met. And my time at FE was no exception. I spent time with old friends, and made many new ones. Thank you all for your hospitality. ;o)

I spent most of my time helping around the con, doing turns at the What The Fur? table in the Dealers' Room, spending time at RedCoatCat's table, and wandering around having fun.

Highlights include...

Spending time with BT, Purplehaze, Feli, Manny, Twitchy, Arctic, Firebreath, Pakesh, HollyAnn, Trinsic, Kalika, Nace, Jaxx, Lanakila, Heather, Sandy, Stripes, Missy, Kanthara, Beekin, Foxx, Pansier, Chance, Eco Wolf, Raed Wolf, Kalden Lion, Fire Bear, Ghost, Addison, Frank Balbjorn, Mad Ferret, and many others.

And dinner at Moxie's with Kalika, Nace, HollyAnn, Trinsic, K'gra, Redcoatcat, Shane, Lanakila and Jaxx was one of the best times I've ever had! I laughed so hard I literally hurt myself!

Oh, and I'm moving into the woman's bathroom at Moxie's. It's been decided. The bathrooms at that place are nicer than any home I've ever been in. There were TV screens playing hockey over EVERY urinal and toilet. There was a fireplace in the bathroom. A FREAKIN' FIREPLACE! The sink looked like it was designed by Frank Lloyed Wright! There was plush chairs with makeup mirrors and controls to dim the lights! When I pooped angels began to sing!

And on that bombshell it's time to say goodnight.

Love,

Bear