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It’s a Nearly Nude Summer

Ahmar Wolf1 Comment

So why am I using that above image because I saw a guy wear that at my local beach. No I am not going to bash it, as far as I am concerned people can dress or undress as they like. Personally I wish that nudity was allowed.

But if your raised a certain way and you have always seen a certain style of swimwear all of your life. It can be quite surprising. Like when a few years ago I saw this woman wear only 4 pieces of tape for a top. And before you ask she did remove that tape later. No the cops never came.

I know with conservatives rampaging like Godzilla. You figure that the cops would be monitoring the beaches. They do occasionally here, and only if they see something they react. But 99% of the time they got something better to do.

I know elected officials are always saying the cops will enforce this moral behavior. Most cops just laugh while saying “How”. Believe me what we expect the cops to actually do and all this idiotic nonsense. They just don’t have the time. That is not an excuse but the facts.

In fact a lot don’t mind the nudity, and neither do I

Oh yes, there was one image I wanted to post. But I figured if I posted it, I would look like a rampaging blogger.

But telling you about it, might get some excited.

Open mesh pouch, with openings big enough to put your figure threw.

And That was on my local beach, and yes it was magnificent

The 4th

Ahmar Wolf

But today is the 4th, and in my opinion one of the biggest messed up 4th I ever lived through. We are faced with bad news coming from seemingly everywhere. Where both rich and poor are on the verge of…. 

But we are alive, I may not have as many family connections as you. But you are alive, and hopefully the weather cooperates and you can do what you like to do over this extended weekend. Having fun, traveling, even if it is just to a restaurant to have a good meal. It is doing something and I guess that is the whole point about today. Doing what YOU enjoy rather than someone telling you have to do this or that. 

All I can wish is that you have a good day, and maybe think of me and this message

I Just Don’t Get It

Ahmar Wolf

If you even check out my social media feeds. You see I am a good photographer, at everyone says I am. Meanwhile you see dozens of posts from fursuiters literally wondering if anyone got any photos of them taken at a con. So a few years back I openly offer my services as a photographer for FREE, and I still do. The next time will be sometime next year. My only Rules are simple no porn, and nothing at a RAVE. That’s it, if they are scared I might try and steal their photos. All they have to provide me is an SD card I will use only for their images. Otherwise I more than likely a file sharing site such as Media Fire so they can get their images.

Or however they want them.

It’s all PLUS PLUS

But ever since I offered to do this, not a single job offer

They can approve every photo

I don’t know and frankly I don’t get it

What do I have to do is offer a tee of the best photo?!!!!

“No Kings” Rally Chicago

Ahmar Wolf

I go out of my way not to get political here. But sometimes a furry must take a stand and that was where I stood

That is some 2 blocks away from where the main event took place. The CPD says there was around 70,000 I think it was more like a 100,000

In My Opinion Fur Cons: Best of

Ahmar Wolf

I been to 4 different fur cons and seen enough to make an opinion on what I saw 1st hand

Best Fursuit Parade, IE Interesting route

Furry Migration

Best Con Suite

Indy Fur Con

Wildest Fursuit Games

Furry Migration

Easiest and I do mean easiest fur con to get around

IFC and Fur Squared

Outright wildest scheduled panel

Nerf Wars, I seen the one at FM, but other cons to have them

Best Gaming

MFF

Lastly most number of cheaper restaurant

Fur Squared by a huge margin

The above is based upon my own experiences, if you got a different opinion please feel free to comment

You also might notice my praise goes to the smaller cons. Small Fur Cons Rule!!!

There is only 1 Sesame Street

Ahmar Wolf

Southwest Bags Don’t Fly For FREE

Ahmar Wolf

Yet another hit to our wallets as iBolt puts it so well

With everything getting more and more expensive. Meanwhile those in power are saying “Get Use to IT”. All the while everything they do are making things… not just eggs get more and more expensive. My personal grocery bill has gone up 25% and mind you I am not buying steaks or anything fancy. Even at Aldi a pound of ground beef is nearly $9 at times. All produce and keep in mind I often go to multiple stores. Has gone up by 50 cents to $1 per pound.

Ground turkey which is generally $2.49 at Aldi often sells out now. I know I am not the only one feeling the pinch.

Oh I will remember this during the next major election. Impeach that tariff happy idiot, who has no idea what we actually make in the US.

Meanwhile the only transport company that isn’t charging a per bag fee is Amtrak

Would I go Back? Fur Con Edition

Ahmar Wolf

Now that I been to 4 different fur cons, I feel I should tell everyone exactly how I feel about all of them.

Elephant in the room MFF

Given the way I feel, if I hadn’t arrange something with a friend already I might not even go. It’s very crowded and has gotten way worse than it was in 2023. I feel food choices aren’t much of a choice… expensive or Poke Bowls or whatever the hotel is offering. By Sunday I would of killed for a pizza.

Don’t get me wrong the panels were good and that dance event was amazing. In fact I hope to do 1 at MFF myself, I have to cleanse myself of that awful furry reporter panel they had last year. I reported them to the Furry Reporter Community. They seem to be not apart of anything.

If I had a choice I might go to one of the Seattle based fur cons instead.

Indy Fur Con

I often call this the little con that could. Mainly because as bad as some news they get. They are still around. Also it seems the Best Con suite of those who still have them. Even though it’s limited to Sponsors… it’s well worth it. They got food trucks and the nearby walk-able places are a great option. The panels are excellent, they have a fursuit parade and expect the unexpected.

Would go back as a Sponsor

Furry Migration

Great con, never had an issue, getting into opening way early was a huge bonus. Con Suite maybe not the best. But they do try. Fursuit Parade excellent.

Restaurant choices in the area, poor. Please use an app for food.

Will be going back one day as a Sponsor

Fur Squared

OMG all the excitement of a big con, but in a little con package. Never having an issue and actually being able to speak with board members excellent. Con Swag AMAZING, Con Suite okay drinks, snack foods that was about it. The hotel did set up a stand selling food, cheap and good. Panels amazing.

Nearby restaurants excellent. Plenty to see and do before and after each day. No wonder so many love this con. I can really see why.

Because of both swag, and that amazing Super Sponsor Dinner. This is the only 1 I would return to as a Super Sponsor

Furry Times at Fur Squared 2025

Ahmar Wolf

In some 19 days and counting I will be at Fur Squared. For the record my 1st time there, and my 1st time ever in Milwaukee. My trip is all planned, I have a place to stay in the main hotel. I also will be running my 1st panel ever. Unsure how it will go, but it could be fun.

I will be reporting on everything like usual. Except this time I will have more than just 1 or 2 places. I can see why Fur Squared is so loved by furries… at least local ones. Plenty of restaurants, $15 per meal or less. A Walgreens, and a couple of museums. The Harley Davidson one I really want to see. Best all all of this is well within walking distance. So finally no Uber or Lyft. It’s only 4 blocks to the Harley museum from the hotel.

As far as the schedule, loads of stuff to see and do, and even a Night Market. Not to forget make videos, somewhere around 10, plus tour videos, and my Vlog I am taking extra devices just in case. Plus my power bank and cables.

Iggy and Alkali at the same con it will be so much fun. Plus 2 Whose Lion. I really miss those, MFF didn’t have 1.

First real con suite outside of IFC. Furry Migration has one, but it is not the greatest. The one at Fur Squared has gotten a lot of praise over the years. I swear a couple of furries told me they did not have to buy food. They lived off of the con suite…. we will see.

There is also a Sponsor’s Dinner. Super Sponsor here and I am going

I was surprised there really isn’t much talked about Fur Squared. Oh sure the usual things, meeting furries and hugs, taking tons of photos. BTW if any of my readers need a photographer at F2. I am available for FREE and you might get a free meal. My name on my badge Justin Jackalope.

I’ll explain why Justin Jackalope after the con. It’s a bit complicated.

But getting the actual layout of the hotel, Registration. I could not find a single photo or video of Reg past, or even a line. Then there is this extension to the convention center. Where Reg, Dealers, and the 2 stage is located. I figured out where everything is. But nothing online save the official map.

Fur Squared to me right now must be one furries are enjoying to take a photo. I found very few.

Then there is the 3rd Street Market, essentially a food court. I heard that it was also a hang out for fursuiters. Not a single photo or video found. But yet they are suppose to be fursuit friendly. Okay I am puzzled.

I guess I am at the part what I hope to get out of this.

To have fun and meet furries. I know a few furry friends of the past will be there. But after 7 years, it’s hard to say how they react.

I also hope I don’t have equipment issues, like that Fursuit Parade at Furry Migration. No Fursuit Parade here, although there layout makes it possible.

It will be fun either way

Anthrocon 2024: When Does a Con Become Too Big?

Ahmar Wolf

I am positive I don’t have to go over everything Uncle Kage has said, except 1. Re title: I am very well aware that for the most part 3 fur cons are getting the same numbers as local anime cons. Around 17,000, so what is going to happen. Really it doesn’t take a someone rambling on that one day Comic Con in San Diego and a fur con somewhere are getting the same numbers. The one thing everyone is well aware of even at Furry Migration. “When Does a Fur Con Get Too Big?”

The fault doesn’t lay at the foot of the fur cons. They are just an event, that we plan for. The same can be said of both a friend and myself. We got the days off, the room, even our badges. Mind you my roommate is the very same one that got me to go to my very 1st fur con which just happens to be MFF.

Even they are talking about how MFF isn’t as fun as it use to be.

Sadly even I agree, I really enjoy going to these little cons more than I do MFF.

The reasons why is simple MFF is just TOOO CROWDED

My friend has openly talked about shifting to another con.

Meeting up with friends and showing off your fursuit. Has left the hotel, mainly those take place in less crowded areas of the convention center and outside, and this is despite on average we get 2 days of rain during the con.

I know MFF is MFF and is the ultimate goal for some. But maybe it’s time if you had it with the crowd, and that unfair hotel lottery. Maybe it’s time to shift to another fur con.

Frankly as I sit here and type this I am unsure what I will personally do about MFF in the upcoming years.