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Califur

2011-10-09T18:26:29Z

SoreThumb: /* Califur 7 */

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Califur
| logo = [[Image:Califurlogo1.jpg|right|Logo]]
| caption =

| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxir-irvine-marriott/ Irvine Marriott Hotel]}}
| url = http://www.califur.com
| status = Ongoing
| first = May 28-30, 2004
| final =
| organizer = [[FENEC Adventures]]
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources|Califur}}
}}
{{Califur}}
'''Califur''' ('''CF''') is a [[convention]] that succeeded the long-running [[ConFurence]] as the annual furry event of [[Wikipedia:Southern California|Southern California]]. Califur is organized by [[FENEC Adventures]] which also organizes [[Califur Train]], and [[Califur Diego]]. With a diverse audience, Califur provides just as diverse programing. Reoccurring events include: Pet Auction, Cabaret, Live DJ'ed dances, table top gaming and video gaming, Fursuit parade, P.A.N.T Panel, Fursuit Panels and FNL (Furry Night Live).

==Origin of FENEC and Califur==
FENEC ("Furries Enjoying the Natural Environments of California") was conceived by [[Alohawolf|Robert "Alohawolf" Johnson Jr.]], [[Dawn Britt]], and [[Dennis Carr]] with the initial idea of having a furry-themed campout. While riding home from the southern California [[FurBQ]], Dawn had commented to Dennis and his then wife, Karmin, about the lack of other camping events such as [[Feral!]] in Southern California. Dennis pointed this out while chatting on the [[FurNet (IRC)|Furnet]] IRC Network, and Robert took charge from there.

As the campout was being planned, additional staffers including [[Glen Wooten]], [[Zee|Zsanene "Zee" Stevens]], [[Trapa]], [[Drewkitty]] along with ConFurence co-founders [[Mark Merlino]] and [[Rod O'Riley]] were brought on board. With the demise of ConFurence in 2003, Mark and Robert expressed a desire to see a regional convention maintained in Southern California. The decision was made in early autumn of 2003 to plan a traditional hotel-based convention to succeed [[ConFurence 2003]] with [[Califur 0]] the following year.

==History==
====[[Califur 0]]====
[[Image:califur0.gif|right|Califur 0]]
The first Califur was held May 28-30, 2004 at the [http://www.atriumhotel.com/ Atrium Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine, California]]. The theme was "The Adventure Continues". There were five Guests of Honor: [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]], [[Foxxfire]], [[Topfox]], [[Cataroo]], and [[Jefferson P. Swycaffer]]. Though original expectations were modest, this inaugural dry run had an unexpected 326 attendees, over five times that of [[Confurence 0]].

Between 2004 and 2005, there were many staffing changes, but significant growth was achieved in both room registrations and attendance.

====[[Califur 1]]====
[[Image:Califur1banner.gif|right|Califur 1]]
The second Califur was held May 20-22, 2005 at the [http://www.hicostamesa.com/ The Holiday Inn] in [[Wikipedia:Costa Mesa, California|Costa Mesa, California]]. The theme was "Welcome to the Islands". The Guest of honor was [[Brian Wear]]. There were 383 attendees, a 15% gain over the previous year.

After 2005, there were some minor staff changes, with [[TigerEyes|Zsanene "TigerEyes" Stevens]] being selected by the FENEC board to succeed original Califur founder [[AlohaWolf|Robert "Alohawolf" Johnson Jr.]] as the new [[convention chairman|chairperson]].

[[Image:califur2.gif|right|200px|Califur 2]]
====[[Califur 2]]====
The third Califur was held May 5-7, 2006 at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa. The theme was "Pirates". The Guests of Honor were [[Mitch de la Guardia]] and [[Lisanne Norman]]. There were 434 attendees.

====[[Califur 3]]====
[[Image:califur3.jpg|right|200px|Califur 3]]
The fourth Califur was held May 4-6, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa. The theme was "Your Favorite Furry Villains" (Scar, Professor Ratigan, Don Karnage, Jack Salem, Bun Bun, and many more). The Artist Guests of Honor were [[Balaa]] and [[Roz Gibson]], and the Musical Guest of Honor was [[Marc Gunn]] (creator of ''Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers''). There were 496 attendees.

The 2006 [[Ursa Major Awards]] was held on the opening night of the convention. The [[Dealers Den]] spaces were sold out at least a month before the event, indicating that the con had again outgrown its venue.

[[Image:califur4.jpg|right|200px|Califur 4]]
====[[Califur 4]]====
The fifth Califur was held May 15-18, 2008 at the [http://irvine.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency] in [[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine, California]]. The theme was "Something Steampunk This Way Comes". The Guests of Honor were [[Kitsumi]] and [[Keovi]]. There were 587 attendees.

[[Image:califur5.gif|right|200px|Califur 5]]
====[[Califur 5]]====
The sixth Califur was held June 5-7, 2009 at the [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxir-irvine-marriott/ Irvine Marriott] in Irvine, California. The theme was 'On Safari'. The Guests of Honor was [[2 The Ranting Gryphon]] and Bonnie Callahan, and the Guest Artist was [[Fossil]] the Undead Anthrosaur Artist but he didn't show up due to being unable to travel across the country. There were 720 attendees.

====[[Califur 6]]====
[[Image:califur6.jpg|right|200px|Califur 6]]
The seventh Califur was held June 4-6, 2010 at the Irvine Marriott. The theme was "Fabulous Furry Funnies!", which was a comic strip themed convention. The Comic Strip Guest of Honor was [[Amber M. Williams]], and the Artist Guest of Honor was [http://http://anevern.artchicks.org/ Kythera of Anevern]. Fursuit maker Lucky Coyote of Don't Hug Cacti Studios was a Special Guest. [[Fossil]] was asked to come as the GOH for Califur 6, but again didn't show up. As an addition to the Califur program, there was a [[Furry Night Live]] (FNL) performance. There were 851 attendees.

====[[Califur 7]]====
The eighth Califur was held over June 3-5, 2011, at the Irvine Mariott. The theme was "Post Apocalypse". The Guest Of Honor was [[Mitti]] (previously known as '''Touch My Badger''').

==Related events==
====[[Califur Train]]====
A train trip was organized for a few years by co-chair Trapa to help [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]] and [[Wikipedia:Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] area furries make the long journey to Califur in Southern California.

====[[Califur Diego]]====
Califur Diego is "a [[furry artist]] reception" held during the annual [[Comic-Con International]] in [[Wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego, California]]. This [[furmeet]] was inspired by the now-defunct [[CritterConDiego]] which also scheduled its events in the evening after the Comic-Con dealer rooms were closed. It was most recently held in 2007 at the [http://www.hortongrand.com/ Horton Grand Hotel]. Califur Diego 2007 featured a new, two-night format and a smaller room. The event was cancelled for 2008 due to a lack of funding.

==External links==
{{WikiFurNews|Califur 2007 schedule finalized, including the Ursa Major Awards}}
*[http://www.califur.com/ Califur Official Website]
*[http://forum.califur.com/ Califur Forums]
*[http://community.livejournal.com/califur/ Califur community] on [[LiveJournal]]
*[http://twitter.com/Califur Califur on Twitter]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/califur/ Califur Yahoo! group]
*{{con resources}}

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User:SoreThumb

2011-10-08T00:44:15Z

SoreThumb: Created page with '===Intro=== Hi. I'm this guy.'

===Intro===

Hi.

[[SoreThumb | I'm this guy.]]

Mitti

2011-10-08T00:27:31Z

SoreThumb: Fixing of the Wikipedia tags, too.

'''Mitti''', formerly known as '''Touch My Badger''', is a [[female]] [[furry artist]] who lives near Sacramento, California. Born July 16th, 1988, she has received certificates from the [[Wikipedia:Academy of Art University|Academy of Art University]] in San Francisco. Her current boyfriend is
[[Mallin]], founding member of [[SacFurs]].

== Fursona ==
On approximately June 10th, 2010<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4026126/ "Moving to Mitti" Posting on FA]</ref>, Mitti officially migrated from her old persona of "Touch My Badger" to Mitti.

[[Image:1244944137.mitti_mitti_ref_lo_res.png|right|thumb|200px|Reference sheet illustrated by and of Mitti]]
Mitti's [[fursona]] is an [[Wikipedia:Anteater | Anteater]] / [[Wikipedia:Bumblebee | Bumblebee]] / [[Wikipedia:Badger | Badger]] hybrid.

 

=== Old Fursonae ===
[[Image:1171181697.half.touchmybadger_feral.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Depiction by Mitti of her "Touch My Badger" fursona.]]

Mitti's old Touch My Badger [[fursona]] is a North American [[badger]]. She will also occasionally draw herself as other species, such as a [[sheep]]<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1222986/ "Sugar Sweater"], showing Mitti as a sheep. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>, [[phoenix]], or the Pokemon Gible.

 

== Artwork ==
{{section-stub}}
Mitti's art is available for [[commission]]; she also occasionally accepts trades. Her art ranges from sketches<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/774826/ "Eve"], a commissioned sketch. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> (both digital and traditional) to water color paintings<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/991209/ "Mudpaw Tea"], watercolor fan art of [[Mudpaw]]. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> and full color digital works<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/795474/ "Snactopus"], a digitally colored work. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>. She is also an amateur animator with a background in traditional animation.

Mitti also runs The Master Ball project, a challenge to draw anthro versions of all 151 original pokemon<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball FA: TheMasterBall]</ref>.

== Convention Activity==
Mitti makes an effort to appear at both [[Further Confusion]] and [[Anthrocon]]. When at Further Confusion, Mitti's table is sponsored by [[Sacfurs]].

Mitti was a previous guest of honor at [[Califur 7]].

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/mitti/ Mitti ] on [[Fur Affinity]],
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/touchmybadger/ TouchMyBadger ] on [[Fur Affinity]] (to be purged, Jan 2012)
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball/ The Master Ball] on [[Fur Affinity]]

[[Category:People]] [[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Badger-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:1988 births]]

Mitti

2011-10-08T00:26:42Z

SoreThumb: Accidentally left improper tag/text for the badger character.

'''Mitti''', formerly known as '''Touch My Badger''', is a [[female]] [[furry artist]] who lives near Sacramento, California. Born July 16th, 1988, she has received certificates from the [[Wikipedia:Academy of Art University|Academy of Art University]] in San Francisco. Her current boyfriend is
[[Mallin]], founding member of [[SacFurs]].

== Fursona ==
On approximately June 10th, 2010<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4026126/ "Moving to Mitti" Posting on FA]</ref>, Mitti officially migrated from her old persona of "Touch My Badger" to Mitti.

[[Image:1244944137.mitti_mitti_ref_lo_res.png|right|thumb|200px|Reference sheet illustrated by and of Mitti]]
Mitti's [[fursona]] is an [[Wikipedia:Anteater]] / [[Wikipedia:Bumblebee]] / [[Wikipedia:Badger]] hybrid.

 

=== Old Fursonae ===
[[Image:1171181697.half.touchmybadger_feral.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Depiction by Mitti of her "Touch My Badger" fursona.]]

Mitti's old Touch My Badger [[fursona]] is a North American [[badger]]. She will also occasionally draw herself as other species, such as a [[sheep]]<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1222986/ "Sugar Sweater"], showing Mitti as a sheep. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>, [[phoenix]], or the Pokemon Gible.

 

== Artwork ==
{{section-stub}}
Mitti's art is available for [[commission]]; she also occasionally accepts trades. Her art ranges from sketches<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/774826/ "Eve"], a commissioned sketch. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> (both digital and traditional) to water color paintings<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/991209/ "Mudpaw Tea"], watercolor fan art of [[Mudpaw]]. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> and full color digital works<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/795474/ "Snactopus"], a digitally colored work. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>. She is also an amateur animator with a background in traditional animation.

Mitti also runs The Master Ball project, a challenge to draw anthro versions of all 151 original pokemon<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball FA: TheMasterBall]</ref>.

== Convention Activity==
Mitti makes an effort to appear at both [[Further Confusion]] and [[Anthrocon]]. When at Further Confusion, Mitti's table is sponsored by [[Sacfurs]].

Mitti was a previous guest of honor at [[Califur 7]].

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/mitti/ Mitti ] on [[Fur Affinity]],
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/touchmybadger/ TouchMyBadger ] on [[Fur Affinity]] (to be purged, Jan 2012)
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball/ The Master Ball] on [[Fur Affinity]]

[[Category:People]] [[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Badger-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:1988 births]]

Mitti

2011-10-08T00:25:25Z

SoreThumb: Character exists, but artist acting under this name has transitioned to a new name. Ergo, redirecting all previous traffic to the new alias for the artist and Fursona representing this artist.

#REDIRECT [[Mitti]]

Mitti

2011-10-08T00:24:38Z

SoreThumb: TouchMyBadger is no longer named such, and is now MItti-- Redirecting the old page to Mitti, altering content as such. (Also, considering "Touch My Badger" out of date / historical as a fursona)

'''Mitti''', formerly known as '''Touch My Badger''', is a [[female]] [[furry artist]] who lives near Sacramento, California. Born July 16th, 1988, she has received certificates from the [[Wikipedia:Academy of Art University|Academy of Art University]] in San Francisco. Her current boyfriend is
[[Mallin]], founding member of [[SacFurs]].

== Fursona ==
On approximately June 10th, 2010<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4026126/ "Moving to Mitti" Posting on FA]</ref>, Mitti officially migrated from her old persona of "Touch My Badger" to Mitti.

[[Image:1244944137.mitti_mitti_ref_lo_res.png|right|thumb|200px|Reference sheet illustrated by and of Mitti]]
Mitti's [[fursona]] is an [[Wikipedia:Anteater]] / [[Wikipedia:Bumblebee]] / [[Wikipedia:Badger]] hybrid.

 

=== Old Fursonae ===
[[Image:1171181697.half.touchmybadger_feral.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Depiction by Mitti of her "Touch My Badger" fursona.]]

Mitti's old Touch My Badger [[fursona]] is a North American [[badger]]. She will also occasionally draw herself as other species, such as a [[sheep]]<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1222986/ "Sugar Sweater"], showing Mitti as a sheep. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>, [[phoenix]], or the Pokemon Gible.

 

== Artwork ==
{{section-stub}}
Mitti's art is available for [[commission]]; she also occasionally accepts trades. Her art ranges from sketches<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/774826/ "Eve"], a commissioned sketch. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> (both digital and traditional) to water color paintings<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/991209/ "Mudpaw Tea"], watercolor fan art of [[Mudpaw]]. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref> and full color digital works<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/795474/ "Snactopus"], a digitally colored work. Retrieved May 28, 2008</ref>. She is also an amateur animator with a background in traditional animation.

Mitti also runs The Master Ball project, a challenge to draw anthro versions of all 151 original pokemon<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball FA: TheMasterBall]</ref>.

== Convention Activity==
Mitti makes an effort to appear at both [[Further Confusion]] and [[Anthrocon]]. When at Further Confusion, Mitti's table is sponsored by [[Sacfurs]].

Mitti was a previous guest of honor at [[Califur 7]].

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/mitti/ Mitti ] on [[Fur Affinity]],
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/touchmybadger/ TouchMyBadger ] on [[Fur Affinity]] (to be purged, Jan 2012)
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/themasterball/ The Master Ball] on [[Fur Affinity]]

[[Category:People]] [[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Category:Badger-hybrid_characters]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:1988 births]]

File:1244944137.mitti mitti ref lo res.png

2011-10-08T00:23:31Z

SoreThumb: Double "Summary" header.

== Summary ==
Image Drawn by [[Mitti]] of her fursona.
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:1244944137.mitti mitti ref lo res.png

2011-10-08T00:22:44Z

SoreThumb: == Summary == Image Drawn by Mitti of her fursona.

== Summary ==
== Summary ==
Image Drawn by [[Mitti]] of her fursona.
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

File:1171181697.half.touchmybadger feral.jpg

2011-10-08T00:21:22Z

SoreThumb: Update to correspond to the TouchMyBadger to Mitti transition.

== Summary ==
Image Drawn by [[Mitti]], previously known as '''Touch My Badger'''.
== Licensing ==
{{fursona}}

User talk:NullEnigma

2006-06-28T03:29:03Z

SoreThumb:

Quick question: Null is a furry artist and person. Should you add these 'category tags' to the page? Or can you not-do that since this's User-talk? Thanks. --[[User:SoreThumb|SoreThumb]] 03:29, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Can't I make my own profile page? =< Seriously. I have a sense of humor you know.
Signed NullEnigma, kitsune@gpknow.com
:I've removed the SpeedyDelete, people need to check the edit history. o.- -[[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] - [[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]] [[Image:Trans 168.png|16px|Nidonocu]] 00:17, 24 Aug 2005 (UTC)
::Gah.. I just noticed this isn't a usernamespace article. I'll move it. -[[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] - [[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]] [[Image:Trans 168.png|16px|Nidonocu]] 00:21, 24 Aug 2005 (UTC)

:::Moved. To NullEnigma, welcome to the wiki. I have to say however I'm sorry but articles in the main namespace have to reflect the Wiki's manual of style and NPOV. Even if you write them. You can post this content though on your 'User:' page, but please post a 'real' article about yourself if you want one. Or ask someone else who knows you to. -[[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] - [[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]] [[Image:Trans 168.png|16px|Nidonocu]] 00:25, 24 Aug 2005 (UTC)

TF

2005-12-05T21:14:00Z

SoreThumb:

'''TF''' is slang for [[transformation]]. It is the abbreviation of the term [[transformation]].

TF

2005-12-05T20:11:23Z

SoreThumb:

TF

2005-12-05T20:09:24Z

SoreThumb: Transformation

'''TF''' is slang for [[transformation]]. It is the abbreviation of the term [[transformation]].