Today I am taking the train to St. Paul then onto Furry Migration. I hope to get my badge sometime this evening. I will also do a special report later today with the full story posted tomorrow. Beyond that I am totally unsure. I know getting the train is pretty well set, but everything else. Well… your guess is just as good as mine.
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Furry Migration New Con Chair for 2025
From an X post
We are delighted to announce that a new conchair for 2025 has been voted in. Next year, Kellic will be passing the reins over to Rico Raccoon, whom you may recognize from his prior MNFurs Presidency. Congratulations to Rico, and thank you for all of your hard work Kellic!
My Furry Migration Adventure: 2 Weeks Plus to Go
As I sit here and type this I would be lying if I didn’t say everything is set. Transport, room, even know where I am going to eat. It’s all set, even my Streetpass meet is set. I was surprised looking through the schedule and discovered an official Streetpass panel. Taking place at 4PM on Saturday vs. My own at 4PM on Friday.
2 Meets for the Price of 1… haha
I hope to get a lot of “hits”
But still there is a lot of unknowns, I guess the biggest is when the train arrives vs to when I can get into the reg line. I found out it closes at 10pm I really don’t expect to be that late. I am hoping to eat and be a sleep by then.
Because I have a full schedule on Friday, which in fact is my busiest day. Also got to say Hi to the staff member who has helped me.
As for videos I am still figuring that out, I am hoping for 10 of not more.
My cameras have limits and depend on how the opening and closing are staged depends if I can record them.
Unlike IFC last year, FM gets covered quite well. They have some regular YouTubers, where I hope to attend that panel. But that Retro Handheld Panel is calling… the problem is they overlap by 30 mins. Just have to play that one by ear.
The Fursuit Parade is the main reason why I go to out of Illinois fur cons. MFF use to have one, but currently doesn’t. I got a good explanation why at IFC. Which comes down to just 2 words “The Crowd”. Then you might say why not hold it outside, it’s cool enough. 2 other words “The Weather”. It usually rains for half of MFF, and you see their problem. Anthrocon has the space a couple of very wide passages. MFF does not.
Getting home is no issue and I am not taking Uber. But the local Light Rail system, for $2 and maybe an hour. I am there to my connection home.
Lastly is a Bonus of sorts The Statue of Mary Tyler Moore. I know this doesn’t mean a lot to most of you. But in my family we watched a LOT of retro TV series. I got to get a photo.
Till later…
Furry Times Official 3DS/ Streetpass Meet @Furry Migration
My 1st real meet not only at a fur con, but my very 1st time hosting a Streetpass meet ever. For the record my 2nd Streetpass Meet Ever.
FM posted their schedule and now I can make this OFFICIAL my 3DS/ Streetpass meet will take place on Friday Sept 6 at 4PM in the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in the hotel lobby by the fireplace
Plenty of seats and who knows.
If you need an exact location
Old map, but more or less it’s the same for FM. Near the Fireplace.
So why should you come, my only requirement is having something to swap Streetpass data. Modded or not 2DS or whatever it’s ok.
I got prizes: a Japanese model DSi minus power supply. BTW it uses a standard one. Firefox 64 for the 3DS in box not original cover. Plus games given away no hassle.
I just hope everyone has fun, this will be my 1st Furry Migration any tips given at the time will be welcomed.
Furry Migration 2024 Maps
In a few short weeks I will be at Furry Migration giving this convention as much coverage as I can. During my adventure I will be having a Streetpass Meet and hope to make around 10 videos if possible. The convention and it’s choices do present some unique problems for me…
The biggest for me is Reg being on the 2nd floor, and will I get there on time before it closes. I like a few others are taking the train The Borealis out of Chicago. The train is suppose to arrive around 7PM
Rumor has it the schedule should get posted sometime this week.
But I do have a plus I will be staying in the main hotel.
FM 2023 – Fursuit Dance Comp
Avian Invasion @ Furry Migration 2024
Everyone give a warm welcome to Avian Invasion as our second GOH for #FurryMigration 2024!
Previously a special guest, Avian Invasion is a talented DJ and producer coming back to FM to spread some funky beats and positive vibes!
Furry Migration Con Chair Nominations
MN Furs and Furry Migration is doing something that is so completely different than what we are use to it deserves special notice. They opened up FM Con Chair Nominations to the public. All you have to do is login and post your choice.
The one thing you notice if you have been to a lot of fur cons. The new one either served before, is on the board or is a member of the staff. Seriously it is very rare when they get someone from outside.
My job is to report not make any influence on choices, but now would be. But your choice has to actually live around Minneapolis / St. Paul area so I am definitively not a good pick.
Fur Cons: The Amtrak Effect
I have been aware for quite a few years that many furries often take Amtrak to various conventions. This is no secret, there have been YT vids on the subjects.
But recent events namely Amtrak’s New Route The Borealis, could directly effect 2 fur cons. 1 I will be attending Furry Migration and the other Aquatifur. That last one might not be familiar, Aquatifur takes place in Wisconsin Dells, and frankly that train stop isn’t that far from the hotel.
The Borealis which now runs daily from Chicago to St. Paul, stops at Wisconsin Dells.
You might see where I am going with this, with it now being easier to get to said convention how will this effect their numbers. Some might quote Fur Squared which recently moved from Brookfield to Milwaukee. There numbers only increased by 300. But keep in mind this move surprised a lot of furries. More than even I expected, but I think the true test for some will be next year. But this year and it still being months away, both Furry Migration and Aquatifur could be effected by this new route.
Which I will be on, and will be reporting, and if I see a fursuiter on a train O M G.
I know that is a lot of wishful thinking. But I will be there at least at 1.
This is going to be so much fun.
Saberspark @ Furry Migration
That is one panel I am going to record
Furry Times 