Conifur is almost upon us in just a couple of weeks and now is the time to make those final preparations.

Registration closed on October 1st, so if you didn't register by then, you'll have to stand in line with the tens of thousands of other furry fans that we know will be coming... okay, hundreds, but you have to dream, right?

Our Dealers Den is nearly 100% full with 52 of 56 tables claimed. Those last few are being held for tentative reservations, so if you absolutely need a table and you're not on the list, email us at director@confiur.org.

And just who is on that list? Why I'm glad you asked- you can put your hand down now. Here's the list of who is who for Conifur 2005!

As seen on TV, specifically the moment of zen from the October 3rd episode of The Daily Show, a live fox was filmed by security cameras roaming around the National Portrait Gallery in London.

The deadline for Midwest FurFest's inexpensive pre-registration rate of $30 is 11:59 PM, Friday, September 30! After that date, the pre-registration rate jumps to $40. If you want to save a little extra money, you need to pre-register online by then (at http://www.furfest.org) or be sure that you mail in your pre-registration postmarked by September 30.

It's official! Camp Feral! is returning to beautiful Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Provincial Park, September 2 - 6, 2006, for it's eighth exciting year! Still one of the furry community's most unique events, Camp Feral! offers adventures in the water (kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, canoeing, diving...), on land (archery, wall climbing, basketball, volleyball...) and some traditional events and games you won't find quite like this anywhere else! Try your hands at the Predator Vs. Prey game, play our modified Capture the Flag, or take part in the Clan versus Clan team challenge! Workshops, special guests, fresh air and the great Canadian wilderness.

For more information, keep your eyes on our website at www.campferal.org or contact us at info@campferal.org

Join the Tribe in 2006!

Potoroo
Chair, Camp Feral!

Quentin Long here, announcing that the furry webzine Anthro has a new "home on the net" -- anthrozine.com, or even www.anthrozine.com. Links and bookmarks which point to the old URL will continue to work until Anthro #2 goes live; at that time, the old URL will softly and suddenly vanish away. Please remember to update your bookmarks and site links before the old URL vanishes.
And while I'm talking about Anthro, I'd like to remind y'all that Anthro is always looking for new stories, art and artists, interviews, 'how to' articles, etc, in the furry vein...

Midwest FurFest Newsletter: September, 2005

In this issue:
The Pre-Registration Deadline Is Almost Here
The Hotel Is Filling Up Fast
We Have a New Charity
The Dealers Room Is Full
Art Show Space Is Available
There Are Changes In Artists Alley
Fursuit Badges Available
Programming Will Spark Your Interest
Furry Variety Show
Midwest FurFest Mailing Lists

Two deadlines for Conifur Northwest are coming up, both on October first:

+ The preregistration deadline. Save a few bucks! If you tried to preregister online earlier this month and encountered problems, the problem has been fixed.

+ The deadline for con book contributions. If you tried emailing a trib earlier this month and it bounced, that problem has been fixed too. Read more for details.

I have to admit it. "Doodles" wrote to alt.fan.furry:

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Quentin 'Cubist' Long here, making a public Call For New Material in behalf of his furry webzine, Anthro! I've been getting stories, even a poem or two, and I hope this continues -- but what about other kinds of furriness? Where are the fursuit patterns, the "how to draw X" tutorials, the articles on Great Moments In Furry History, the... Well, you get the idea, right? The basic idea is simple: If it's Furry, Anthro wants it! Send it to me, Quentin Long. If you're unsure, ask and I'll be happy to let you know if Anthro could use it!

Paul Lucas, an artist who has been active in the fandom for a number of years, recently had his anthropomorphic novel CREATURA become available as a trade paperback. It had previously been available only in ebook form.

CREATURA takes place 300 years in the future, as human/animal hybrids, the only survivors of a global pandemic, struggle to survive and prosper in a world left empty by th death of the human race.

CREATURA can be ordered from outlets such as Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Waldenbooks, Amazon.com and anywhere books are sold.

For more complete information, as well as ordering the original ebook version, go here

Morphicon 2006: "The Food Chain"
May 5-7 at the Radisson Columbus-Worthington

In this report:

• Furtopia's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
• Morphicon Dealers Den Slots Open
• Morphicon Tail-Making Workshop and Slumber Party
• Regional Ohio Events List
• On the Horizon

Well.. it's time to vote on this years Oklacon T-shirt image. The images are posted in the "photos" folder of the "oklacon_talk" yahoo group, and there's a poll created for you to vote on your favorite image.

May the best fur win!

-Your oklacon 2k5 staff

Of those who are refusing to leave their homes in New Orleans following hurricane Katrina and the ensuing flooding, refusal to leave pets behind was cited by rescue workers as the number one reason given by people who refuse to leave.

"I don't know why the government won't let us take these people's pets out," said Steve Miller, a volunteer rescuer. "But FEMA has told us we cannot take the pets. They told that we could not take one cat or dog in our boats. It's a stupid rule. More people are going to die because of that."

See the full article at The Baton Rouge Advocate.

Items of Interest:

1) Wyrmkeep Entertainment Third Anniversary Sale
2) Fan Art Contest
3) Close-out Item: Inherit the Earth for Mac OS X
4) Upcoming Conventions Appearances: Conifur Northwest and Midwest Furfest

Click Read more... below for details.

SOUTHERN TAILS
The official newsletter of Furry Weekend Atlanta
September 2005

In this issue...
- Hurricane Katrina
- Conbook Submissions
- News for Dealers
- Artists' Alley
- Art Show
- Volunteers Needed
- Want More?