In a more humorous vein every time I type that I envision hundreds of fursuiters fleeing a burning wreckage of a hotel in a disaster movie montage of epic proportions.

All joking aside the con has ended. For reasons that Belic and Princess K'gra wish to remain private and to themselves they decided that the "child" of theirs that was Furfright should come to an end. I know this decision was not made at all likely as Belic did indicate the intentions to continue it well beyond 2013. Yet here we are facing the fact that it is done. Now there are those saying that Furfright could have been simply handed over. No it couldn't have and here's why:

I was there when the thing started, it was Belic and K'gra who started it all. Found the camp ground later worked to get the hotel contracts, got the feel of the con even back in 2003 as something that was only going to be a one time only thing. Next thing you know people are asking for hotel information when it will be next, so on. Dive head first in they did and created the con. They put in long hours of work and made the what it was from code of conduct to wacky MCing we have all come to expect from Belic. Turn it over? To whom? What would those people do to the name Furfright? What if they changed it completely as the years go on into something Belic and K'gra wouldn't like? As someone who creates a lot of things I can relate that when you create something it's yours, you sort of don't want someone else mucking around with it. So here we are at the end.

But rather than rag on the why's, how's, and what if's why not focus on the positive things? Furfright got a dedication on the War Dogs monument for all the years we supported them, we brought together furs from not only across New England but across the planet, we met friends new and old. formed a tight knit community that sure is sad to see it end, but out of that community I am sure given enough time will come forth a new con. Will it be Furfright exactly? Hell no, nothing could replace it, nor do I think should anyone even attempt to try to be honest. Keep it special, keep it a fond memory of good things. People got married (hell I did) there, proposed to, made life long friends, and had the time of their lives. I keep hearing this all over the place how special Furfright was to them.

So for those of you who miss Furfright maybe now is the time not to be all sullen and play the blame game. That's a silly game to play. Why not instead use that energy, pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and start a new con down the road, give it what Furfright had, give it that spark of community, socialness, and purpose.

Finally don't forget those two who made it all possible. Princess K'gra and Belic, keep them in your thoughts and let them know your still around. They are going through a hard time but I am sure the community can give them the support they gave us these eleven years.Most of all don't forget to thank them for the awesome con they put together and maybe tell them why it was so important to you. Thanks :)