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Samui

2013-09-30T18:40:37Z

67.162.70.168: Added conventions.

'''Samui Shiiba''' (born September 18, 1986) is a [[Kitsune (mythology)|kitsune]] [[otherkin]] from [[Wikipedia:Elmhurst,_Illinois|Elmhurst]], [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], U.S.A., and is the owner of the community [[Kitsuria Network]].

==Bio==

Samui was born in [[Wikipedia:Hartford|Hartford]], [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]], and lived there until mid-2006 when he moved to Sacramento, where he lived until late 2009. Financial problems prompted him to move to Bremen, Indiana in November 2009, where he stayed for four months. In February 2010, he moved to Elgin, Illinois, where he stayed until late 2013. He currently lives in Elmhurst, Illinois.

==Conventions==

Samui has attended several [[convention]]s:
* [[Connecticon]] 2005
* [[Otakon]] 2005
* [[Further Confusion]] 2007-2008
* [[SacAnime]] 2009
* [[Midwest FurFest]] 2010-2012
* [[Anime Central]] 2012-2013

==Characters==

===Samui K. Shiiba===

This is Samui's main [[character]], which represents his inner self. He is a six-tailed [[fennec fox]] with icy blue fur. The fur on his chest and on the tips of his tails are white. He has seafoam green eyes, which occasionally change color. As his name implies, his strength lies in the cold. He is tuned to the water and wind elements, though most of his abilities involve the use of ice. Without proper hydration, Samui is unable to withstand prolonged exposure to high temperatures. He has the ability to size-shift, however the tallest he can be is his normal height of two and a half feet in his nonmorphic form, and six feet in his anthropomorphic form. He uses this ability to [[shrink]] himself for evasion or stealth.

In [[Pokemon]] themed [[roleplay]], Samui takes on the form of a [[Glaceon]], which is very similar to his kitsune self. Depending on where he uses this character, the similarities would be limited to whatever the theme allows.

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.kitsuria.net/ Kitsuria Network]
* [http://twitch.tv/icekitsune/ icekitsune] on [[TwitchTV]]
* [https://twitter.com/icekitsune/ icekitsune] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://gplus.to/icekitsune Samui Shiiba] on [[Google+]]
* [http://furaffinity.net/user/samuikon Samui] on [[FurAffinity]]

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LAFF Bowling

2013-01-10T02:58:45Z

67.162.70.168:

[[Image:Laffbowling.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[LAFF]] furs bowling]]
Every third Saturday of the month, [[Lake Area Furry Friends]] holds its monthly '''LAFF Bowling''' or '''LAFFBowl''' meet. Organized originally by [[User:AshMCairo|"The Reverend" Ash Maurice Cairo]], the bowling meet has been around since early 2004, the first meet only having 4 attendees. Since then, attendance has increased to an average of 85 each month, reaching over 100 on occasion. The event has changed chairmen a few times, being chaired by [[Butterscotch Vixen]], [[Shale Ari]], [[Timoran]], and [[Reimori]]. Currently a committee of staff members run LAFFBowl, based on availability.

LAFF dinners were held at [[Wikipedia:Buona Beef|Buona Beef]] until October 2012. Buona beef has closed down and dinners as of December 2012 are now held at The Patio.<ref>Illinois Furs. (2013, January 9). Retrieved from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4012441/</ref> Once food and drinks are had, the task of shepherding [[furries|fur]]s towards their vehicles begins to head to the bowling alley. Previously, bowling was held at [http://www.foxbowl.com Fox Bowl] in [[Wikipedia:Glen Ellyn, IL|Glen Ellyn, IL]], However bowling is now at Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove Illinois.

In 2006, due to several issues between LAFF and Fox Bowl's management, LAFF bowling shifted to [http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/center_info?centerId=3850 a local Brunswick Zone] in [[Wikipedia:Glendale Heights, IL|Glendale Heights, IL]]. Thanks to cooperation with staff, [[fursuiter]]s were welcome to suit up and bowl in [[fursuits]]. A [[headless lounge]] is provided by both alleys free of charge. In the background, [[artist]]s set up supplies on the tables and begin drawing, often offering free sketches to friends or those interested. After the first round, Fox Bowl often turns off the lights to begin Cosmic Bowling, where [[Wikipedia:black light|black lights]] illuminate balls, pins and even fursuits.

The event usually lasts 2 or 3 games before the after-parties begin. Popular venues have been [[Wikipedia:Denny's|Denny's]], [[Wikipedia:Steak and Shake|Steak and Shake]] and [[Wikipedia:White Castle|White Castle]], home of [[SliderCon]]. Since moving to the Brunswick location, bowling went into decline, due to waning interest in the event and the new location. Attendance had been falling rapidly as a result. However, the introduction of an air hockey tournament in January 2007 combined with some basic solutions to the problems at hand and bowling became no longer in danger of fading away and Brunswick became a more permanent home for the bowling.

However, not all members of LAFF were pleased with the move, preferring the environment and amenities that Fox Bowl provided. In June 2007, a second bowling event was started, in hopes to return bowling to Fox Bowl, providing local furries a choice between bowling at Brunswick and Fox Bowl. This event was organized and run by [[Rayven Wolffe]] and [[Blazger]] and runs the week after the Brunswick Zone event, allowing furries to attend both if they choose.

After Brunswick Zone replaced the party room with a pro shop, LAFFBowl moved again to Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove, where it has been welcomed for many years.

==External links==
*[http://laffbowl.com Bowling article on the LAFF homepage] - Includes date, time, and location of this event.

[[Category:Events]][[Category:2004 births]][[Category:Illinois]]
{{featured subarticle|LAFF}}

==References==
<references/>

LAFF Bowling

2013-01-10T02:54:51Z

67.162.70.168:

[[Image:Laffbowling.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[LAFF]] furs bowling]]
Every third Saturday of the month, [[Lake Area Furry Friends]] holds its monthly '''LAFF Bowling''' meet. Organized originally by [[User:AshMCairo|"The Reverend" Ash Maurice Cairo]] and later chaired by [[Butterscotch Vixen]] and [[Shale Ari]] the bowling meet has been around since early 2004, the first meet only having 4 attendees. Since then, attendance has increased to an average of 85 each month, reaching over 100 on occasion. The current chairmanship of the event has been taken over by [[Timoran]].

LAFF dinners were held at[[Wikipedia:Buona Beef|Buona Beef]] until October 2012. Buona beef has closed down and dinners as of December 2012 are now held at The Patio.<ref>Illinois Furs. (2013, January 9). Retrieved from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4012441/</ref> Once food and drinks are had, the task of shepherding [[furries|fur]]s towards their vehicles begins to head to the bowling alley. Previously, bowling was held at [http://www.foxbowl.com Fox Bowl] in [[Wikipedia:Glen Ellyn, IL|Glen Ellyn, IL]], However bowling is now at Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove Illinois.

In 2006, due to several issues between LAFF and Fox Bowl's management, LAFF bowling shifted to [http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/center_info?centerId=3850 a local Brunswick Zone] in [[Wikipedia:Glendale Heights, IL|Glendale Heights, IL]]. Thanks to cooperation with staff, [[fursuiter]]s were welcome to suit up and bowl in [[fursuits]]. A [[headless lounge]] is provided by both alleys free of charge. In the background, [[artist]]s set up supplies on the tables and begin drawing, often offering free sketches to friends or those interested. After the first round, Fox Bowl often turns off the lights to begin Cosmic Bowling, where [[Wikipedia:black light|black lights]] illuminate balls, pins and even fursuits.

The event usually lasts 2 or 3 games before the after-parties begin. Popular venues have been [[Wikipedia:Denny's|Denny's]], [[Wikipedia:Steak and Shake|Steak and Shake]] and [[Wikipedia:White Castle|White Castle]], home of [[SliderCon]]. Since moving to the Brunswick location, bowling went into decline, due to waning interest in the event and the new location. Attendance had been falling rapidly as a result. However, the introduction of an air hockey tournament in January 2007 combined with some basic solutions to the problems at hand and bowling became no longer in danger of fading away and Brunswick became a more permanent home for the bowling.

However, not all members of LAFF were pleased with the move, preferring the environment and amenities that Fox Bowl provided. In June 2007, a second bowling event was started, in hopes to return bowling to Fox Bowl, providing local furries a choice between bowling at Brunswick and Fox Bowl. This event was organized and run by [[Rayven Wolffe]] and [[Blazger]] and runs the week after the Brunswick Zone event, allowing furries to attend both if they choose.

==External links==
*[http://lafflist.org/wiki/Bowling Bowling article on the LAFF homepage] - Includes date, time, and location of this event.

[[Category:Events]][[Category:2004 births]][[Category:Illinois]]
{{featured subarticle|LAFF}}

==References==
<references/>

Simba Lion (United States)

2012-04-05T22:10:15Z

67.162.70.168: /* Convention involvement */

'''SimbaLion''' (S.J.H.) was born on March 23, 1979 in [[wikipedia:Southfield, Michigan|Southfield, Michigan]]. His father is technically minded, while his mother was a painter and sculpter, which has resulted in a wide range of interests both creative and technical.

He currently lives in Chicago, and is studying music theory and composition.

== Fandom involvement ==
Simba discovered the fandom in 1996, and because he was a fan of Walt Disney's The Lion King, he took on the nickname SimbaLion and created a character to fit.

Having seen large "furry" communities growing in places like Chicago, California, New York, and other major population centers, Simba wondered why a similar community didn't exist in Michigan. Taking matters into his own hands, he created the [[MIFur]] mailing list and began hosting regular events. At first it would be a good day if 3-5 people showed up. Within a few years, the community had swelled to the point where it was common for a major party to have 50-60 guests. Today, MIFur is one of the largest "furry" communities in the U.S. and holds big events on a fairly regular basis, including a new convention which began its life in April 2008, [[Furry Connection North]].

== Convention involvement ==
Simba has been volunteering his time with conventions for many years. Since 2000 he has worked with [[Midwest FurFest]] as a member of the security team, and since 2001 he's been working with the Audio and Video department at [[Anthrocon]]. He started as a volunteer, was quickly recruited to staff, and promoted to director when the position became available upon [[Triggur]]'s departure in 2006, until 2010.

In addition to the traditional A/V duties, Simba also coordinated the Anthrocon dances, and booked DJ talent. Anthrocon's dances are known for discovering and putting a spotlight on some of the most talented DJs in the furry fandom, and he works each year toward furthering this goal. His last year as a convention volunteer was 2010.

{{Contributor|Smblion}}

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