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So... likfe has been hectic...

I have spent so much of my personal time of the last week working stuff out for MiDFur... here, have a read.

Friday

Registrations open at 2:00pm

Collect your registration package from the Victoria Hotel's Convention Centre, located to the left as you enter the hotel.
Once you have registered, check in at the hotel, get comfortable, and get ready for the weekend of your life.

Eureka Tower

-4 Different trips to the Eureka Skytowers 88th floor for breathtaking views of Melbourne and her surrounding suburbs, followed by a casual coffee shop stop with one of your MiDFur X committee members

***First trip to Eureka Skytower is at 3:00pm, with the next 3 trips departing every half an hour***

Meet and Greet/ Cocktail Dinner

-The doors to the convention centre will open at 7:00pm for this Friday night event
-Meet the Chairman, as he introduces the MiDFur X Guests of Honour, and esteemed guests
-Enjoy a beautiful cocktail Dinner whilst mingling with the entire group in the beautiful historic Victoria Hotel Swanston Room convention Centre

***The Registration Table will still be open during this time. Please ensure you have registered before you proceed to the Meet and Greet event.***

Saturday

City Exploration

-Meet at the main foyer of the Victoria Hotel for a City Exploration at 10:00am. See the sights of Melbourne by foot, taking in the hustle and bustle of Melbourne Central, Swanston St, and the QV, as well as other places of interest including Haigs Chocolate Shop, Max Brenners, and The Teddy Bear Factory.

BBQ Lunch

-Your city Exploration will end at Flagstaff Gardens at 12:00 noon, where a BBQ Lunch will be waiting for you, prepared by your MiDFur X Committee. Enjoy the scenery, mingle with friends, and bask in the summer sun in Melbournes finest CBD Parkland.

Lygon St/ Zoo Trip

- At 1:00pm, you will then move off to your afternoon outings. The Zoo trip will depart by Train, from Flinders St Station, and the Lygon St Coffee Shop meet will walk through Melbourne's Little Italy precinct to one of many fine coffee and gelato shops.

-You will return to the Victoria Hotel at Approx 6:00pm.

MiDFur X Inaugural Gala Ball

-The doors to the MiDFur X Inaugural Gala Ball, held at one of Melbourne's premier entertainment venues, The HiFi Bar, on Swanstom St (Literally 20 paces away from the convention centre) will open at 7:30pm.

During this spectacular event, you will enjoy a full 2 course 5 star Dinner (Vegetarians need to contact the Secretary to advise of their prefered meal -secretary@midfur.com.au), The Inaugural Furry hall of Fame induction, 2 the Ranting Gryphon (Rated R), as well as the exciting announcements relating to the MiDFur Iron Author/ Artist competition. The night will end with a Disco Dance, with music mixed by MFX DJ KazCougar

***The Convention Centre will be in Lock Down mode for Saturday. Any Dealers Alley and Fur Suits that need to be securely stored in the convention centre can be arranged by registering with the secretary via email***

Sunday

The doors to the Convention Centre will open at 9:00am. During the day, you will have the opportunity to visit the Dealers Alley, where members of the community will be show casing their wares for you. Feel free to make an offer, and purchase items from the dealers as momentos of your time at MiDFur X.

Convention Activities include:

Meet our Guests of Honour during the signings and photograph sessions scheduled throughout the day.

A number of Panels will be conducted throughout the day. This is your opportunity to hear some of our Guests of Honour, the special Guests, and members of the community speak about what they do, why they do it, and how you can get involved.
Panels include :

Panel 1. In the Suit... A Panel Through the eyes of a Fur Suiter
***LUNCH TIME PANEL***
(Grab some lunch, and head back to the Convention Centre to take part in the GOH Panel. Hear your favourite Guest of Honour speak, ask questions, and get to know our Guests in an intimate Panel session over lunch.
Panel 2. Guests Of Honour Panel

Panel 3. What is Furry, to me?! A furry lifestyle Panel

shortly after the final Panel, sit back and watch as the MiDFur X Fur Suit/ Costume Parade takes place. Yell and Cheer for your favourite fur suiter. The fur suiter voted by our Guests of Honour Panel as the best fur suit/ Costume performance will receive a Free MiDFur Registration to next years MiDFur

Show the Convention members your talent, or lack there of, at the No Talent Night

Sit back, relax, and listen to 2 the Ranting Gryphon and Uncle Kage, Unplugged. Watch as 2 and Kage unleash havoc on stage during their PG rated appearance at MiDFur X


***Please note that Lunch is NOT provided for Sunday. For a list of local food outlets, and recomended coffee shops and bars, see the information desk.***

Monday

This is your chance to become one of the organisers for MiDFur X! Todays activities are dedicated to the individual wishes and desires of our convention members... You!

If you wish to "Make your Own Meet", post a notice up in the appropriate thread in the MiDFur Forums, let us do the advertising, and you run the show. All "MYOM" events must be suggested and finalised 2 weeks before the Convention begins.

The traditional Art Jam has always been a popular event at any MiDFur. Here is a chance to participate in an Art Jam. Find a place in the convention centre, get comfortable, and Art-Jam it up. Have your pieces ready for the Art Show later on this evening.

We will announce the winners of all the competitions run throughout the convention, including the Iron Author/ Artist competition, the MiDFur X PLushie Pile Prize Pack and more.

Couldn't make your mind up on Sunday about that item in the Dealers Alley? Well this is your final chance to make the purchase, talk with the dealers, swap details, and browse.

The Convention is not over yet! Sit in one more panels, ask questions, make yourself heard, and voice your thoughts.

Panel 4. Life in Words

Panel 5. The art of the Pencil/Pen/Mouse/whatever

Panel 6. Tell us what you think...

Sit back, relax, and contemplate all that is Anime, in the Anime Madness Arena. Non stop, all day anime action. If you would like to suggest an Anime for the Anime Madness Arena, visit the MiDFur MYOM Forum thread and do so.

Time for a bed time story? Not exactly. Dont forget, you still have the whole night ahead. However, one of the Marquee events at MiDFur X this year, is the famed Story Time with Uncle Kage. Famed for his entertaining story tales of wonder, Uncle Kage will surely take you for a wonderful ride through his outrageous tales.

***Please note that Dinner is NOT provided for Sunday. For a list of local food outlets, and recomended coffee shops and bars, see the information desk.***

All good things do, unfortunately come to an end! But this end will be one to remember. The official closing ceremony, and end of MiDFur Party will take place from 7:00pm, with official proceedings to wind up at 10:30pm.

The Official MiDFur Art Gallery will be open during the closing ceremony with art pieces made during the Art-Jam for sale. See something you like? Make an offer to the artist. You never know...

Say your farewells. take your photos. Swap your msn and email addresses. Dont forget to keep in touch with your new friends and old.

But for those of you wishing to keep going... keep an eye out for a little thing we like to call the "Dead Dog Party!!!"




So, seeing as this is my "Official Unofficial Blog"... im gona let ya in on some of my personal thoughts on all this.

There had been, at one stage, a lot of outcry and criticism, not against what we are doing, but rather about me personally... and my "control freak-ed-ness"...

I sort of came to a bit of a conclusion why I am so passionate about this con.

You see, Im a fur by birth, but socially, im a bit inept.

Whilst most furs can draw, paint, are geeky, read terry smith books or have some sort of talent... I dont!

This, i guess hase become my outlet. MiDFur has sort of become my work of art.

The only problem with MY art piece, is that I cant link you to its FA site... you will have to be there to admire it, and become part of it.

I know that seems like a shameless plug... but hey... It's what I do, and I have no shame for it.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed the read. Drop your thoughts on this if ya like.

Wolf Out

AP