Hello, Everyone

Due to a sudden issue with the car I was driving on my way to Anthrocon back on Tuesday, it is with a heavy heart that I will have to miss out on this year's AC.

Before leaving the convention, everything seemed good to go. I had everything saved up for the con, everything packed, fursuit cleaned, and I was really excited when I left. I was able to do an errand for a fellow fur along the way. After completing the errand, my next stop was Upstate New York. I was going to see a baseball game there and meet the team's mascots. I was also going to spend the night in Albany before making my way to Pittsburgh the following day. However, we had a sudden instance happen with the car I was driving. I had it towed to a nearby automotive center. Because they had so many other cars booked to have service done before mine, they couldn't work to find the problem. I then had to have the car towed back home. Because of the distance, it cost a lot to get the car back home. A good portion of the money I saved up for AC went to getting the car towed back home. After looking at other options in getting to Pittsburgh, such as taking Greyhound or Amtrak, I was left with only one option left. Therefore, I had to make the difficult decision to cancel my trip to this year's Anthrocon.

I am personally very heartbroken by this because I had planned and saved up for this convention for several months. I was looking forward to performing again at "Anthrocon Tonight" like I did last year, meeting and commissioning artists there, seeing people I was looking forward to seeing, being in the fursuit parade, and other things at the con, as well as to and from the con. I also know those who were looking forward to seeing me are going to be disappointed with this sudden no-show, since I've received comments from those going looking forward to seeing me there.

According to the person who towed my car back home, he suspects the problem might be with a CV axle, and that it can be fixed. However, I can't get it fixed until my Uncle gets back from Cape Cod. As for any future events I plan to attend, such as Popcult Anime Con, Furpocalypse, Anthro New England, etc., should anything come up to affect my plans to go, I'll let everyone know.

Once again, I am deeply sorry for not being able to go to Anthrocon this year. I wish those going to have a fun and safe weekend there. I also hope to be able to see others at future events. I am doing whatever I can to ensure that the problem with the car will be fixed as soon as possible, and I can make it to other events planned.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

-Rich (a.k.a. "Cyan Glaciertooth")