So let me first apologize for my lack of artistic ability. I have none. :3  However with some help via IRC, I was able to make a decent pic of the tails I'd like to get done. Looking for quotes for now, gotta move into new place before I can actually spend the monies ... woohoo!! Trying to get at least my gryphon tail done for AC!! MY FIRST CON!! 

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Details - My gryphon is going to be long, looking for at least 3-4 feet in length (it's just a guess really) and it will NEED to curl upwards ... else I'll truly be ... as someone once said ... a featherdusterbutt >__<  One person I talked to told me that it would have to have a soft foam core to allow the bend and for the feathers to be placed properly so they don't go molting off. Tiger color fur all the way until the end which is where the feathers are.

My wolf tail is simple ... jet black fur for 3/4 of it, the rest is dark red ... if not almost blood colored. I'm guessing about 1 and a half or 2 feet in length, medium thickness ... it's not a bushy tail.

BRIGHT NOTE!! Reaux drew my gryphon tail ... at least 100x better than what I could do.

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Would like them both to be able to be slipped into a belt if at all possible.

Just send me a message with prices or any questions I have more than likely failed to answer.

THANKIES!!!

Yep, we're back!

Sorry for the long hiatus, but Kyr and I hit a rough patch back in September with a myriad of issues (cars wrecked, family emergencies, etc), and things just kept spiraling downwards. Now that things are more or less stabilized for the moment, we're making a comeback, and we're kicking it off with a double-header meet!

To kick off, we'll be doing a round or two of bowling, then we'll be wandering over to West Manchester Mall to see "How To Train Your Dragon". After that, we'll roll over to the Lyndon diner for munchies and drinks!

What: Bowling/Movie meet for "How To Train Your Dragon"
When: Saturday, March 27th, beginning at 1 PM
Where: Colony Park Lanes - 1900 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA 17404, sojourning over to West Manchester Mall for the movie. All locations are directly off Route 30 in York, and are very easy to get to.

NOTES:
As always, everyone is welcome, and as always ears/tails/collars are a-ok.

I'm aiming for us to get to the movie by about 4 PM to avoid the Saturday night crowds, so once movie times are published I'll post a poll on what movie time works best for everyone. Since this is opening weekend for How To Train Your Dragon, I'd highly recommend using Fandango to purchase your tickets in advance!

Please RSVP for this meet so we can get an accurate headcount to give the restaurant afterwards!

To RSVP or if you have questions, you can IM me:

Yahoo: devilponywolfe
AIM: crazykitsune

So come on out and enjoy a day of fun with the local furs! Hope to see you there!

-DevilPony and Kyraeus


***x-posted to EastCoastFurs***

I'm gonna go with the 11th on sunday, it seems like a really good day for everyone, and Sunday is a bit more of a relaxed day downtown.

So, mark it off, April the 11th, at 1:00!

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The meeting place is gonna be the Chinatown Gate, you literally CANNOT miss it. It's at 10th and Arch, (Remember, The Arch at Arch )

Its a block down from the 9th or 11th street el stop, Five blocks away from the broad street line(Or Two via the Chinatown Spur), three blocks dwon from Trolleys going to City Hall, and the Regional Rail lines stop under the gallery a block down from the gate.

Everyone can meet at the gate by 1:00, and we'll stay as long as we can for anyone having trouble/straggling -.-

Than we can walk around, check out the shops, and just...have a good time XD

From there, we can either buy food in Chinatown, or pop in the Reading Terminal, or bring your own ^^

Finally, we'll go to Franklin Square, a beautiful park right down the street from the edge of Chinatown, to eat Lunch and relax. I'll bring a ball, and someone can bring a frisbee :3 Heck, we can even picnic if we wanna ^^

I'm hoping to get to the square around 2:30, but we can chill at the park for as long as we like ^^

If it's raining(Which I really hope it's not >.>), we can just go chill in the gallery

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I'll answer all questions, but here are a few Pre-Determined Answers, and a few already asked

1. And about fursuiting: You can if you wanna, but we'll be outside in public all day. I know most of you guys don't care, but it might get kinda hot...

2. RSVPing: You can RSVP by PM'ing the Phillyfurs account, with your name and age(17+ Please). It's a public meet, so if you don't want to come, but decide you'd like to come last minute, it's okay! Attempt texting me at least, so i can expect to hold the group back a few more minutes or not. If you don't RSVP, and you're left behind...well..that's gonna suck...

If you have anymore questions, just post them. I'll make any updates if anything is changed, or needs to be changed. Like before, I ask you again, if you have any ideas or opinons, PLEASE post them!

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Pass this around! Share links, MSN, what-have-you! Get this out, and spread this around!

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You can email me at blakcharizard@yahoo.com or via the Phillyfurs page @ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/phillyfurs/

It's time for March Madness of the furry kind!

What: Dinner and Fursuit Bowling in Delaware! Brought to you by The Furst State!

When: Saturday March 27th, 6:30 PM - 12:00 PM

Where: East King Buffet, AMF Price Lanes

RSVP: http://furbowl.surple.com


Details: We'll be meeting at the East King Buffet which is along Kirkwood Highway, at 6:30PM. We'll head inside at 7:00 to grab some really delicious food

East King Buffet is a Chinese Buffet that along with the general Chinese fare offers some Italian, American foods along with a decent Mongolian Grill and Sushi Bar. Expect to spend approximately $15 for an all you can eat meal: http://www.yelp.com/biz/east-king-buffet...wilmington

Around 8:30 we'll be leaving there and heading to AMF Price Lanes. We should get there just in time for cosmic bowling. Expect to bring $15 for two games and shoes.

You will be paying the restaurant and the bowling lanes directly instead of me.


Directions:

East King Buffet: http://tinyurl.com/furbowlchinesebuffet

AMF Price Lanes: http://tinyurl.com/furbowlpricelanes

Charcoal Pit to AMF Price Lanes: http://tinyurl.com/furbowltoandfrom


FAQ


Aren't we getting too big for The Charcoal Pit
Indeed we are which is why we're moving back to the International Grill Buffet, which has strangely enough changed it's name to East King Buffet in it's absence. So it's almost like going to a whole new restaurant!

102?!
Christ all-mighty. Gettin' bigger by the month. I actually predict a decrease this month. But only time will tell.

Do you need any help running this?
I plan on enlisting some voluntters in the near future. If you're interested then be sure to keep an ear out!

FWA is happening at the same time!
Sorry 'bout that. But unfortunately my work schedule demands that it has to be on this Saturday. If you can't make it this month no worries! There is always next month. :3


What if it snows again?
I'm going to start tiger-mauling people until it stops! But in all seriousness I have to play snowstorms and weather in general by ear. Just make sure to keep checking back to the surple.com RSVP site or in this thread to stay abreast on the current Furbowl situation.

Can I just hang out?
Sure you can come to just hang out! Some of our folks come just to socialize! Be prepared for me to hound on you a bit to try to convince you to bowl. :3

Do I need to spend any money?
Nobody is going to fault you for pinching your pennies however, buying a soda, grilled cheese sandwhich at the resteraunt, or some food from the bowling alley, goes a long way in ensuring they enjoy hosting our group.

How much should I bring for everything?
Expect to spend about $30 for both events.

Is there a bar?
There is a bar at the bowling alley where alcohol can be purchased. Please drink responsibly. It's one thing to be slightly buzzed. It's another to be trashed. Also, don't forget to pay your bar tab! :3

Can I wear my fursuit?
Fursuits at the bowling lanes are all groovy and cool. However do not suit to the resteraunt. For practicalities sake as well as good will with the restaurant. Tails/ears however are encouraged. Just remember that it's on a Saturday and will more than likely be a bit crowded with mundane folk.

Will there be an afterparty?
If there is going to be an afterparty I'm not the one organizing it. You have to come to find out if there is one or not. :3

Whats this I hear about a Group Picture?
During the middle of the bowling portion of the event I'll gather everyone together so we can get a nifty group shot!

I can't make it to this month, when is next months?
You can see the 2010 Furbowl schedule here: http://www.thefurststate.com/viewtopic.php?t=1374


RSVP:

PLEASE you must RSVP!
You can RSVP by signing up at the official furbowl RSVP site:
http://furbowl.surple.com/

Showing up at random or not telling me what you'll be attending or signing up for things and not attending gives me gray hairs. I don't need my stripes fading just yet!


So with that said...

 
Thanks to SheppyWuff for the group photo !

Can't wait to see you all there again for another fun furry night!

To any women in PA who plan to be attending Anthrocon this year, or have a Pounced.org ad like myself, I wanted to issue a general heads-up about a possibly skeevy situation.

I was contacted last night by a guy named "Lan" who claimed to be from a studio called "Wild Side" studios, claims to have invented "stretchy fursuit fur", and propositioned me for modeling work to represent his studio at Anthrocon this year. The convo I had with him immediately gave me a bad vibe, but I kept talking to him for awhile to see if I could draw out any additional information. Too many red flags sprung up for me.

* He claimed that his model had "double-booked", was unavailable for the con, and lived in Chicago; then the turned around about 10 minutes later and claimed she moved to Denver and he couldn't afford to fly her out. Aside from the reasons not matching up, why proposition random women when you could ask a friend who might be going, or someone else that is more convenient and less work to obtain?

*Claims to have invented a material that already exists and is well-known to fursuiters and fursuit makers, and is widely available.

*Is promising a free Anthrocon admission.

*His studio name is not listed on any dealer list for this year's Anthrocon. He also conveniently does not have a website, cannot tell you the exact city the studio is based out of, or any other details save that the studio is in Michigan.

*Is looking for "skinny" girls with "cute voices". I am chubby and say so in my ad. This alone tells me he's not reading ads.

*Asked if I was involved in the furry fandom (Um, Pounced? Duh?) 

I want to hold on to the faint hope that this guy is legit and possibly just not a good businessman, or he's trying to attract female attention and just going about it in entirely the wrong way. But I also could not live with myself if I didn't say something about a situation that really and truly gave me the creeps, and someone was hurt or taken advantage of because I did not say anything.

If anyone knows this person, by all means prove me wrong! But if it sounds as skeezy to you as it does to me, take this as your "heads up", and use common sense when dealing with something that seems to come out of nowhere.

Just a reminder that my bowling meet in Warrington is 2 weeks from today.  If you're interested, you can view details and sign up at http://squeetis.surple.com/event.aspx?mid=62.  And please don't just show up randomly; I need you to use the sign-up sheet so I can get an accurate count of who's coming.  The more, the merrier!

Just a reminder about my party this weekend http://pafurry.claws-and-paws.com/node/693

I hope to see some of you there.

Tomorrow's bowling meet is across the bridge from my place. Sooooo..if folk wish to hang pre and post at my place..folk would be welcome.;)
so sayeth kyr.

Gonna be another mini-con weekend of bowling with The Furst State!

Only 3 days left to sign up for the February 27th event! We have 65 people signed up so far! Push that number high! I want this bowling alley to be coughing up hairballs by the end of the night!

Details for the event can be found here: http://kitt3ns.livejournal.com/51042.html

The RSVP website is here: http://furbowl.surple.com/

See y'all Saturday night!

Just a reminder to everyone,

Diesel Rottie has arranged for a few hours of Furry Bowling at Paradise Island Lanes on Neville Island on Feb. 27, starting at 6pm. The event is fursuit, ears, tails, furry friendly and its' $5 an hour to play which includes shoe rental. http://community.livejournal.com/pittsfurghers/119617.html

Also on that day is the "Cabin Fever Party," an ageplay event hosted by FoxCub and the CubHub Crew at a private residence in Millvale, PA. http://www.cabinfeverparty.com/

Pick your poison and get out and support the efforts of local furs.

*Hugs*

Swift Fox

There is now a meet tracker form that you can access to sign up.  Click here.  For those that already sent me e-mails confirming they were coming, I need you to add yourselves to the list.  Thanks to skippyfox for making it for me.

Original posting

Hi all fellow furs.
Just reminding all who would like to attend this event.
Have some additional info.
There is no food or drinks.  Of course I could be wrong.
Here is additional info via email I got.

Former Penn State linebacker Josh Hull and 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates' supplemental first round draft selection Victor Black will headline the guest list at SpikesFest on Sunday, February 14. The free, family event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility. In addition to Hull and Black, Pittsburgh Pirates' President Frank Coonelly has also been confirmed as a guest. All three will meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take part in live question and answer sessions at various times during the event.

Hopefully that cleared some things up.

Hope to be there.  ^.^

REMINDER
What: Furry Bowling Night!
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 6pm until whenever
Where: Paradise Island Lanes on Neville Island, near Pittsburgh

Cost: $5/hour of bowling. (includes shoe rental)

RSVP by February 13 to furvents AT gmail.com so Diesel can get an accurate headcount and reserve enough lanes.

The bowling alley has offered us a good package for the event too. We have 4 lanes reserved and access to a room for those who wish to bowl in suit! The cost will be as follows: $5 an hour to bowl as long as we have 6 people per lane. As of now we can have a total of 24 bowlers but I can get additional lanes as needed.

Fursuits, tails and ears are encouraged. A room will be provided for Fursuiters to get changed in. Costumers bowling will need to wear bowling shoes.

There is a bar (drink responsibly please) and restaurant there.

Any questions please email us furvents AT gmail.com

Event is hosted by diesel_rottie

REMINDER!

Tomorrow night is our monthly FurMeet at Games N'at (www.gamesnat.com) on Pittsburgh's Southside. Come on and join us! It's a great excuse to get the heck out of the house! :)

I just got a hold of them and confirmed that they'll be open tomorrow night. (I called on Monday and they weren't sure.)

Play all Night passes are $10. (It's polite to pay, even if you're just gonna hang out in the party room so please plan on it.)

Ears, tails, fursuits are welcome and encouraged! Don't forget your art badges too! (There is no private changing area, so be prepared for that if you're bringing a full suit.)

For more information please visit the official announcement: http://pafurry.claws-and-paws.com/node/659

To see what else is going on in the Pittsburgh Area, check out the calendar of events: http://pafurry.claws-and-paws.com/events

Hope to see you there!

Swift Fox

Bowlin, Bowlin, Bowlin, keep them furballs rollin...

What: Dinner and Fursuit Bowling in Delaware! Brought to you by The Furst State!

When: Saturday February 27th, 6:30 PM - 12:00 PM

Where: Charcoal Pit, AMF Price Lanes

RSVP: http://furbowl.surple.com


Details: We'll be meeting at the Charcoal Pit Sports Grill which is along Kirkwood Highway, at 6:30PM. We'll head inside at 700 to grab some really delicious food.

Charcoal Pit has a wide selection of American Fare. From Cheeseburgers to Grilled Cheese, Fish to Salads. Check out their menu here:
http://charcoalpit.net/menus/20694_CharcoalPit_WEB.pdf

Around 8:30 we'll be leaving there and heading to AMF Price Lanes. We should get there just in time for cosmic bowling. Expect to bring $15 for two games and shoes.

You will be paying the restaurant and the bowling lanes directly instead of me.


Directions:

Charcoal Pit: http://tinyurl.com/furbowlcharcoalpit

AMF Price Lanes: http://tinyurl.com/furbowlpricelanes

Charcoal Pit to AMF Price Lanes: http://tinyurl.com/furbowltoandfrom


FAQ

Aren't we getting too big for The Charcoal Pit
We're beginning to spill out of the party room but they're keeping up with us plenty good for now. :3

62?!
Official numbers for the last event. Gettin' bigger by the month.

What if it snows again?
I'm going to start tiger-mauling people until it stops! But in all seriousness I have to play snowstorms and weather in general by ear. Just make sure to keep checking back to the surple.com RSVP site or in this thread to stay abreast on the current Furbowl situation.

Can I just hang out?
Sure you can come to just hang out! Some of our folks come just to socialize! Be prepared for me to hound on you a bit to try to convince you to bowl. :3

Do I need to spend any money?
Nobody is going to fault you for pinching your pennies however, buying a soda, grilled cheese sandwhich at the resteraunt, or some food from the bowling alley, goes a long way in ensuring they enjoy hosting our group.

How much should I bring for everything?
Expect to spend about $30 for both events.

Is there a bar?
There is a bar at the bowling alley where alcohol can be purchased. Please drink responsibly. It's one thing to be slightly buzzed. It's another to be trashed. Also, don't forget to pay your bar tab! :3

Can I wear my fursuit?
Fursuits at the bowling lanes are all groovy and cool as long as you're comfy signing the legal waiver. However do not suit to the resteraunt. For practicalities sake as well as good will with the restaurant. Tails/ears however are encouraged. Just remember that it's on a Saturday and will more than likely be a bit crowded with mundane folk.

Will there be an afterparty?
If there is going to be an afterparty I'm not the one organizing it. You have to come to find out if there is one or not. :3

Whats this I hear about a Group Picture?
During the middle of the bowling portion of the event I'll gather everyone together so we can get a nifty group shot! The wait staff at the bowling alley will happily take pictures for you during this time so you can get in the picture too!

I can't make it to this month, when is next months?
You can see the 2010 Furbowl schedule here: http://www.thefurststate.com/viewtopic.php?t=1374 text="Furbowl details under the cut!">


RSVP:

PLEASE you must RSVP!
You can RSVP by signing up at the official furbowl RSVP site:
http://furbowl.surple.com/

Showing up at random or not telling me what you'll be attending gives me gray hairs. I don't need my stripes fading just yet!


So with that said...

 
Thanks to SheppyWuff for the group photo
'bout time I start giving the photographers their due.

Can't wait to see you all there again for another fun furry night!

When:  Sat. March 20 9pm-midnight

Where:  Happy Tymes
               2071 County Line Road Warrington, PA 18976
               215-343-6500

Cost:  $13 per guest which includes unlimited bowling & shoes (subject to change).  Food costs extra.

Bowling shoes must be worn at all times.  Full & partial fursuits are allowed, but please don't bring anything sexually suggestive, scary, or with sharp or dangerous parts on them that could potentially harm someone else.  This is a family entertainment center, so let's keep it clean.

RSVP me at lapinbleu923@gmail.com.  If there are any changes in details I will post them here ASAP.

P.S.  This is the first time I've hosted a bowling meet, so if there is any important info I left out, please let me know.  Thanks!

For those interested the furry bowling meet is a go!!
We have reserved a slot on Saturday February 27th from 6PM till whenever.
The alley is located on scenic Neville Island
The bowling alley has offered us a good package for the event too. We have 4 lanes reserved and access to a room for those who wish to bowl in suit! The cost will be as follows: $5 an hour to bowl as long as we have 6 people per lane. As of now we can have a total of 24 bowlers but I can get additional lanes as needed. This $5 an hour includes the shoe rentals too!! Fursuits, tails and ears are encouraged. Fursuiters bowling will need to wear bowling shoes. There is a bar (drink responsibly please) and restaurant there. MENU Please RSVP by February 13th so we can get a headcount and adjust accordingly. Any questions please email us furvents@gmail.com

Hi there fellow furs.  Here is something to brighten up your February.

There is an event held in central PA called: SpikesFest
It is located in State College, PA and very close to Penn State University.
Here is the address: Multi-Sport Indoor Facility, State College, Pennsylvania 16801
You can use Google maps to locate it.
Date is: February 14
It is from 11am-3pm
I was there last year, and they had several mascots there. Including The Nittiny Lion!
This is a FREE event.
So, If you would like to get out and mingle with other furs or just enjoy mascots.
Then come over and enjoy.
I hope to be there.   ^.^

CJ

If you got nothing to do this coming weekend come bowling with The Furst State!

Only 5 days left to sign up for the January 30th event! We have 56 people signed up, help us get that number past 60!

Details for the event can be found here: http://kitt3ns.livejournal.com/48334.html

The RSVP website is here: http://furbowl.surple.com/

See y'all Saturday night!

[x-posted]

Time to stream line my life and take advantage of the tools available to me.

I've populated the calendar feature on Giza's PA Furry Forums for 2010; http://pafurry.claws-and-paws.com/events.

I'd suggest at least bookmarking this calendar, and considering creating an account there. The link is also in the Profile information for pittsfurghers for your convenience.

We hope you'll support the time and effort the hosts of these events pour into setting them up.

*Hugs*

Swift Fox