Bushrat

REMEMBER

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:57 GMT

I Remember...

How about you?

TRF 1984-2009 = 25 Years!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:58:43 GMT

Hello everyone, it is that time of year again. After an unexpected and unwelcome rain, my Jeep is finally loaded and I will be driving up to the TRF Campground as soon as I finish making this post. This will be my home for the next 8 weekends in a row, and the recent repairs that were made to my Jeep will now be put to the test. There is no Internet access in the Campground of course, but you are welcome to call me or text message me on my cell phone...if the signal is strong enough! I will have all 3 of my puppets with me, and I hope to meet up with alfonse_vusaers again soon. I will try and get some good pics posted when I have the chance, I know several of you want to actually see my Jeep already! Here's the TRF webpage, for those who are curious:

http://www.texrenfest.com/

This is the other fun thing I do every year besides AC and FC. Oh, and this is my 25 Year Anniversary...it's true, I first went to TRF way back in 1984 ;> It's changed a little bit since then...

1 WEEK!

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:15:43 GMT

Summer is finally OVER! What will you be doing exactly 1 week from today?

Massive Jeep Update!

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:10:48 GMT

After going an entire year without having to be taken in to the dealer for service, I finally had to take the Jeep in a week ago today. I got it back on Friday. After a disturbingly high repair bill, here is what was replaced:

1. Blower Motor (the electric fan that runs the A/C, heater, & defroster)
2. The ENTIRE Front Brakes (pads, rotors, and calipers)
3. ALMOST the entire Front Suspension (too many parts to list here, but at least most of them were original factory parts, so I can't really complain here)
4. Power Steering Gearbox (not the pump, the actual gearbox itself...once again, factory original)
5. Fuel Injector Service (They needed a good cleaning)

At least now it works as good as new once again...just in time too, TRF begins in 11 days! I don't know if I will be able to have the headlight upgrade completed by then now, but I wasn't expecting all of this either! Right now I just want to get up there again, it feels like it's been so long...

Technology Porn Warning!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:16:22 GMT

SGI Octane III = DO WANT!!!

http://tinyurl.com/n9vtzh

http://www.sgi.com/products/servers/octaneIII/

*drool*

Exploit?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:16:34 GMT

So, how many of you were affected by last night's LJ Hack Attack?

http://news.livejournal.com/117957.html

I've already discovered it and removed it. Flash is an Abomination. I so wish I had as much free time as the fool responsible for it.

40

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:42:44 GMT

Yes it's true. How many of you remembered? How many of you even knew? Sadly, I wasn't able to do anything special today. I ended up spending it at home alone. It could have been worse though...at least I have electricity and Internet this time, unlike last year. I would like to thank everyone who sent me greetings over ICQ and text messaging on my cell phone. Also, special thanks to t_h_squirrel for the very early gift you sent me! There's nothing exciting going on here at the moment, I have to wait 24 more days until TRF. So, how many of you will reply to this post of mine, here on this day of days?

Random Stuff...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:56:28 GMT

I didn't post very much this month, so for those of you wondering, here is what I have been up to lately...

I got a sheepskin seatcover for the driver's seat of the Jeep. After many years of heavy use, the rich Corinthian Leather finally wore out. It's nice and comfy, I really shouldn't have waited this long. I also just got a full set of new tires, it really needed them! I use BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A, if you are curious. They should do very nicely in the TRF Campground! The next thing I have planned is to upgrade the headlights to a modern Xenon-HID system next month.

I got another Deck Legend Keyboard. Yes, I do already have one. This one is a different color. There's also no harm in having a spare. I'll probably use it when I go to LAN parties. Here is what they both look like together:

http://tinyurl.com/mfo374

I also got one of these, I'm tired of not having enough portable storage:

http://tinyurl.com/loccyf

My Folkmanis Weasel puppet has arrived, here is what he looks like:

http://tinyurl.com/dcpor9

He is very cute and very little, just like the real thing!

Once again, I have discovered Random Schnolf:

http://tinyurl.com/n5kwrx

My TRF Discount Tickets have arrived in the mail, I am just waiting until October!

I very much want to see this new movie, but unfortunately I must wait until next Summer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUtEUnGWI_g

Oh, there is one more thing before I go...it isn't all fun & games here, the Greedy Bastards raised my rent AGAIN this year :P Entirely predictable.

3 YEARS

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:41:54 GMT

Hello everyone, it was 3 years ago today that I created my LJ account. Have you enjoyed spending 3 years with me then? Let's find out...

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Funny Videos?! OMG...

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:34:41 GMT

Ok everyone, I know it's been WAY too long now since I posted any funny videos, so here's several! There's various levels of NSFW present here, so now that you have been properly warned, let the lulz begin!

Have you ever had this problem before? He just can't help it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4

I like Coconut! How about you?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/coconutupbutt

If I ever go on a cruise, it will be EXACTLY like this! Keep this in mind if you go with me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU

This next one is blatantly stolen from balloonfox because it's just that damn good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW2qxFkcLM0

Disaster Porn? LOL!!! Oh baby, give it to me! I SO hope it's on IMAX!!! *murr* ;>

That should be enough to keep you guys busy for a while! Enjoy!

FC '09 PIC!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:59:31 GMT

Hello all, I know this is very late but here is an FC '09 pic for you! This is what it looked like inside my hotel room there:

Orion the Polar Bear and Roman the Lion needed some alone time together...unfortunately, they both forgot to hang the 'DO NOT DISTURB' sign up on the door first...at least they had a good time though, apparently. That's my wolf puppet over on the left. I'm really going to miss the DoubleTree Hotel after all these years...

AC '09 - IT'S OVER!!!

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:31:50 GMT

Hello everyone, sorry it took me so long to post it, but here is my Con Report! Let me go down the list here then...

aceswild - It was nice meeting up with Tenkai again, and I have finally added you to my Friend's List here!

bigbluefox - It was only for a very brief moment, but it was great meeting Snirf in person...I need to see more of him, he was awesome! Will he be at FC next year?

da_fox_qc - It was nice meeting you...thanks for hanging out with me and Greifer on Friday night, and I have added you to my Friend's List here!

flight_line - There was no sign of Creepy Guy this year, we made it through ok!

foxwell - It was great seeing you and Greifer again, I hope to see you at FC!

giza - Thanks for bringing your Dolph plushy to AC, he was hillarious!

greenreaper - It was nice seeing your little raccoon puppet again, he is very cute! *pets him* I have also finally added you to my Friend's List here!

magnusdiridian - Thanks for bringing Wildstar to AC, it was nice to meet him!

mikaufoxy - I am addicted to Heavy now! We must push Little Cart!!!

moxxey - What happened to you? We had plenty of room for you, we waited and waited but you never showed up! You totally missed out!

sabotlours - It was great finally meeting up with Queue, he is very convincing...I need to get a copy of that photo from you!

scape_goat - It was awesome seeing you play the bagpipes in fursuit, in person! You rock! I wish you could somehow make it to TRF with me!

streakthetiger - What more can I say? LOL...I need to get a copy of that close-up photo from you! Will you be making an appearance at FC next?

tanidareal - Thanks for making my new badge for me, it turned out great!

tarirat - Thanks for sharing a room with me, let me know if you want to share one again at FC?

tilt_longtail - Thanks for hanging out with me on Friday night, and introducing me to da_fox_qc as well! I am really going to miss you at FC if you can't make it! I guess I won't be able to see you again for an entire year? *hugs lots*

wildwolf4paws - We only got to meet up briefly, but it was nice to finally see Ditto Dragonwolf again...I do miss Rakket Raccoon though! Will you be at FC?

If I forgot to mention anyone, let me know...here is the Official Stats for this year:

Total Attendance: 3776
Fursuiters in Parade: 640

Both records broken! Let's do it again next year! So, what else happened? This was one of the most awesome cons I ever had. I got to meet and pet a live skunk. I got to enjoy Hookah again, my first time since TRF...thanks to everyone who brought one to AC with you. I got to meet the Dingo Pack (and I still need a copy of that video from you guys, you know the one) thanks for letting me hang out with you, will you be at FC? Perhaps the single most amazing thing of all here, is that there was NO DRAMA at this con. None. How is that possible, and with such a huge crowd? I don't know, but I wish every con was as smooth as this one...wherever the Drama went, it can and should stay there! Good Riddance!!! To those of you who didn't attend this year, you absolutely missed out and hopefully you can make it to FC. Even the PCD was amazingly light this year for me, but I do miss all of you already. It felt great bringing my puppets out again, and my wolf ended up on the local TV news report! If anyone has any pics or videos of me, please let me know? I need copies!

Thanks everyone for a wonderful time, my next event will be TRF which begins on October 9 this year...

Home now...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:34:01 GMT

Hello all, I finally made it back home from AC. I need to sleep and then unpack. I will post a proper con report as soon as I have the chance. That is all for now.

I'm here!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:23:38 GMT

I'm in the AC hotel! I'm in room #611, is anyone else here yet?

AC '09 - TOMORROW

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:19:07 GMT

Hello everyone, I have finished packing for AC and will be arriving at the hotel tomorrow afternoon, June 30. I have a room in the main hotel for 1 week. I expect to be in the hotel by 3:30 PM. If you need to reach me after this, you will have to contact me by cell phone or just look for me in person. My flight leaves at 8:15 AM and I need to get as much sleep as possible before then. See you there!

1 WEEK...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:52:39 GMT

Hello everyone, I will arrive at the AC hotel exactly 1 week from tonight...are you ready?

Please enjoy this funny video, I will be hearing this music at the airport on my way to AC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02iwWCrXew

Also, in other news, the factory muffler on my Jeep wore out after 14 years...I had it replaced with a glasspack last Saturday, it has a nice rumble now :>

I Can Has Icon?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:46:21 GMT

Could it possibly be? At long last?! Yes, it's TRUE!!! OMG tilt_longtail LOOK...

I HAVE AN ICON!!!

Stuff...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:41:54 GMT

Hello everyone...there is not much new here right now, I am mainly just waiting for AC to get here...

Draconomicon Edition #4 Volume #1 has arrived. Volume #2 will be available in November.

I placed another order with http://www.badgerbalm.com/ because they now have some new items available. This should make badgermeles & taxus very happy...it is true, life is better with Badger! I may bring some of it with me to AC.

My Jeep is officially 14 years old this month. Huzzah! It's still doing fine.

OMG...I have discovered Random Schnolf? tanidareal is this you?!

http://tinyurl.com/m7rmf5

That is all for now...I am hot and I need ice cream!

1 MONTH

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:52:33 GMT

Hello everyone, I will arrive at the AC hotel exactly 1 month from today, June 30. I will be there for a full week. Are you ready?

So, what else is going on? Draconomicon Edition #4 has been partially released. For this latest edition, it is now being split into 2 volumes. Volume #1 was released last November, which I was unfortunately not aware of until just now! I already went ahead and ordered it of course. Volume #2 will be released this coming November. My last D&D group fell apart 2 years ago, but that doesn't mean I enjoy the game any less and I do need to keep up with it. Here is more info for those who are curious:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draconomicon

Also...I Can Has Laser? Yes I can, in fact I can have 2 of them! I bought both of these recently:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/5a47/

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/b847/

As much as I paid for them, they should have went ahead and given me a red one for free:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/74f0/

If you think those are exspensive though, wait until you see this one:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/896a/

I will see if I can bring them both to AC with me. Folkmanis Raccoon approves of my new Shinies!

Purring Raccoons!

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:06:44 GMT

Did you know that raccoons can actually purr?! It's true! Look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v89wcvshofo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K3u6TxQkxg

Raccoons are absolutely amazing...the more I learn about them, the more I love them...

MOAR Mau5!

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:44:49 GMT

Hello everyone, here is another video from the Deadmau5 Concert I attended...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6IsPC6bS7A

I also got my Income Tax Refund, 1 month after I mailed it in...

I also arrive at the AC hotel 2 months from today. I still haven't heard from any of you about the roomshare yet...you do realize the main hotel is completely sold out, right?

MOAR!!!

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:45:40 GMT

So I herd u liek Moar...

Ok, here you go then!

Moar TRF '08 pics...

Here is me with alfonse_vusaers

Here is Wolfy, the giant wolf plushy and Official Mascot of Beowulf Shop...

Here I am at night with my new Grey Fox puppet, and OMFG taxus look! He has eyebeamz!!!

Here it is again, it's difficult to photograph properly...

Another attempt, slightly out of focus but you can really see just how bright the blue LED eyes are...

Stuff...

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:05:56 GMT

Hello everyone...

I finsihed and mailed off my Income Taxes on Friday, I am certainly glad that is overwith! Saturday I went to the Zoo and saw the Wah! They really have one, he is awesome!

I arrive at the AC hotel 3 months from today. I have no idea who intends to share a room with me yet. The main hotel is completely sold out as usual. If you plan on being in my room, then you need to contact me.

I recently found more of my TRF '08 pics and hope to post them up soon here, as well as more of my FC '09 pics.

You guys sure are quiet lately...is there something going on I don't know about?

Night Vision

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:45:12 GMT

For those who are curious, here's a pic of me testing the IR Glowsticks:

This was taken in an otherwise pitch black room with an IR sensetive camera...so yes, they really do work...

175,000

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:50:11 GMT

As of this moment, my Jeep now has 175,000 Miles on it! It happened as I was driving back from the car wash :>

Also, a Panda Express has just opened right next to the IMAX theater...now I can enjoy it anytime I want! There's also a giant inflatable panda up on the roof, I know that t_h_squirrel, thegreenarcher, and pandaguy would all enjoy seeing it...