Tales for Furry Land
So, here I am at the Midwest FurFest with the boy and his best friend. Conference is definitely interesting. Its amazing to me how gung-ho these people are with there furry personas. Its really kind of cool. I must admit, I haven't taken in as much as I could have, I have felt a bit out of place, but the more I take in, the more I want to see. Its such a tight nit community. They really seem to care about each other, and keep up with each other's lives and its so nice to see.
The location is pretty crappy, however, stuck out in the middle of nowhere in Wheeling, IL. The hotel is nice, and accomidating for all of the furry events, however, trying to get to Chicago without a car just isn't happening. Trying to find reasonable food without a car, again, not happening.
I have been using the time to try to relax and unwind, took me 2 days, but I am feeling more like myself. . more relaxed, still emotionally confused about things with the boy, but happy to see him in his element, being revered by his friends. One of his friends actually thanked me for taking him in and giving him a home, which made me feel pretty good.
The start of this trip sucked, not going to lie. Got a call from work 10 minutes before boarding, and ended up missing my plane trying to solve a problem that could not be solved over the phone, then arrived in Chicago at the wrong airport (Chicago Midway, NOT OHare) then, when I called the boy for a ride, he said it would take them about 1.5 hours to come get me, which at 10 at night, was NOT an option for me, so I decided to get a cab. 175 for a cab to the hotel 175!! Luckily, (and i haven't used THAT word in a while) a limo driver happened to be lurking around and came up to me and said he would drive me for 85 bucks. . .still a lot, but I decided it would be better than trying to rent a car. . .why you may ask? I have no idea, but being exhausted and stressed out from work, I thought it was the best option.
I arrived and we went to the convention hotel and hung out for a bit. .a few furries were out and about and I got my first taste. Then, we ended up back at the hotel at around 4 in the morning. The next morning, we got up at 8 and started the day. Headed to get some art supplies, headed to the convention, hung out . . .the boy and his friend are artists so they worked in the art room most of the day, leaving me to try to keep myself entertained. . it was tough, not knowing anyone, just wandering around. . .I did my best, but got bored after a while. So, they ended up dropping me off at the hotel, and worked until around 4 in the morning again. Today, well i had every intention of hopping on the Metra (Chicago metro) and meeting up with my old high school bud to hang out and check out Chicago. . .well, I of course, am staying on the only line that does not run on the weekends, and him without a car, I was stuck here. . . to watch movies, and try not to wake the sleeping wonder twins.
We are finally off to hang back at the convention and attend a birthday party for one of their furry friends. . . we are pre-gaming a bit, and my liver is really happy to have liquor again. . having not had any since Thursday!
Ok, am hoping for some better stories for my next post, and maybe a picture or two, if you are lucky.
So, here I am at the Midwest FurFest with the boy and his best friend. Conference is definitely interesting. Its amazing to me how gung-ho these people are with there furry personas. Its really kind of cool. I must admit, I haven't taken in as much as I could have, I have felt a bit out of place, but the more I take in, the more I want to see. Its such a tight nit community. They really seem to care about each other, and keep up with each other's lives and its so nice to see.
The location is pretty crappy, however, stuck out in the middle of nowhere in Wheeling, IL. The hotel is nice, and accomidating for all of the furry events, however, trying to get to Chicago without a car just isn't happening. Trying to find reasonable food without a car, again, not happening.
I have been using the time to try to relax and unwind, took me 2 days, but I am feeling more like myself. . more relaxed, still emotionally confused about things with the boy, but happy to see him in his element, being revered by his friends. One of his friends actually thanked me for taking him in and giving him a home, which made me feel pretty good.
The start of this trip sucked, not going to lie. Got a call from work 10 minutes before boarding, and ended up missing my plane trying to solve a problem that could not be solved over the phone, then arrived in Chicago at the wrong airport (Chicago Midway, NOT OHare) then, when I called the boy for a ride, he said it would take them about 1.5 hours to come get me, which at 10 at night, was NOT an option for me, so I decided to get a cab. 175 for a cab to the hotel 175!! Luckily, (and i haven't used THAT word in a while) a limo driver happened to be lurking around and came up to me and said he would drive me for 85 bucks. . .still a lot, but I decided it would be better than trying to rent a car. . .why you may ask? I have no idea, but being exhausted and stressed out from work, I thought it was the best option.
I arrived and we went to the convention hotel and hung out for a bit. .a few furries were out and about and I got my first taste. Then, we ended up back at the hotel at around 4 in the morning. The next morning, we got up at 8 and started the day. Headed to get some art supplies, headed to the convention, hung out . . .the boy and his friend are artists so they worked in the art room most of the day, leaving me to try to keep myself entertained. . it was tough, not knowing anyone, just wandering around. . .I did my best, but got bored after a while. So, they ended up dropping me off at the hotel, and worked until around 4 in the morning again. Today, well i had every intention of hopping on the Metra (Chicago metro) and meeting up with my old high school bud to hang out and check out Chicago. . .well, I of course, am staying on the only line that does not run on the weekends, and him without a car, I was stuck here. . . to watch movies, and try not to wake the sleeping wonder twins.
We are finally off to hang back at the convention and attend a birthday party for one of their furry friends. . . we are pre-gaming a bit, and my liver is really happy to have liquor again. . having not had any since Thursday!
Ok, am hoping for some better stories for my next post, and maybe a picture or two, if you are lucky.
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