https://en.wikifur.com/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=SturmovikDragonWikiFur - User contributions [en]2026-11-05T23:20:14ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.23.16//en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:Higgs_RaccoonUser talk:Higgs Raccoon2015-03-07T00:21:27Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* Really?*/ Go to hell.</p>
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<div>==Archives of old stuff==<br />
*[[/Archive 1|Archive 1 (August 26th, 2006 - July 18th, 2007)]]<br />
*[[/Archive 2|Archive 2 (July 19th, 2007 - August 25, 2008)]]<br />
*[[/Archive 3|Archive 3 (August 25, 2008 - February 1, 2010)]]<br />
*[[/Archive 4|Archive 4 (February 1, 2010 - August 21, 2011)]]<br />
*[[/Archive 5|Archive 5 (August 21, 2011 - July 6, 2012)]]<br />
*[[/Archive 6|Archive 6 (July 6, 2012 - August 20, 2013]]<br />
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==Current talks==<br />
(new discussions should go at the bottom of the page)<br />
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==Thanks for the welcome and pic change==<br />
Thanks very much for changing the picture name, and also for welcoming me! ^-^ I'm afraid that I forgot to change the file name before I uploaded it like the silly fellow I am. Many thanks once again, and all the best!<br />
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Hoot!<br />
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== Your Skills Were Very Appreciated ==<br />
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Thanks a ton for the crisp look and proper rewording to the page.{{unsigned|Nosphaer}}<br />
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== Thanks and hello! ==<br />
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Actually, I've been around for some time now, it's just hard to contribute to WikiFur, as most of the info is there already. But I am working on articles on Estonian WikiFur, that's a field that has plenty of work to do. And I would also write articles about couple of most-known Estonian furries to English WikiFur. Only thing bothering me is that I'd like to change my username to TDtheTiger (so it'd match my fursona and user names on other sites) but I'm not sure if it's possible to do on WikiFur sites without losing contributions.<br />
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All the best, <br />
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:Hello, Riverside/TDtheTiger. I can rename your account '''TDtheTiger''' quite simply. I'm not completely sure, but I'm ''fairly'' confident that your editing history is retained during such a renaming. So if you want me to go ahead and change it, just say the word.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 20:13, 29 August 2013 (EDT)<br />
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::Yes; the names will be adjusted everywhere, and the contributions remain. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 01:49, 2 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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Hello MuddyTheFox here, sorry about the constant saving, I am very confused with all the layout and was being passed info from some friends to update their pages as it was just as confusing for them lol. Thanks again for the greeting too! :)<br />
All the best!!<br />
Ps I hope I posted this in the right place lol!<br />
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== Dhary Montecore ==<br />
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"Currently" as in...well...up to and including earlier this week :) Is there some particular phrase I should be using here ? [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 12:46, 20 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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:"As of (date)" would be good. The problem with "currently" is that it's rather vague.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 12:51, 20 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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::I can understand that, but "as of September 19th, 2013", seems a bit too specific ! Like giving GPS co-ordinates for a furmeet :) I'll have a ponder [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 12:58, 20 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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:::If you feel the day is too specific, try just broadening it to "As of September, 2013, he is working as a freelance event technician",--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 13:04, 20 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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==User Page templates==<br />
Hi, I might need some help and advice. I tried to create a user template, the ones you can place on your profile to display various things. Like whether you have an FA account etc. and I am having trouble making it into an actual template myself and others can use like that on their profile. I think I have also slightly messed up my user page as my links to being a wikifurry have disappeared and some of my current templates. Sorry for the fuss and any help would be much appreciated!{{unsigned|Mikune}}<br />
:Hello, Mikune. I think it's working now. The template needed a few small adjustments, that's all, and I've renamed it [[Template:User_Leeds_Furmeet]]. To add it to anyone's User Page, just include the code '''<nowiki>{{User Leeds Furmeet}}</nowiki>'''. --[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 14:26, 23 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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Thank you, your help is much appreciated! --[[User:Mikune|Mikune]] 01:45, 29 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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==User page - random blue background?==<br />
Hi, I would just like to ask about something that sometimes occurs during preview of an edit. Well, a sort of half blue background appears when I click to view my edits before publishing. Is this something wrong with the code in my userpage or is it not actually there when published? [[User:Mikune|Mikune]] 00:29, 29 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
:You may wish to direct this query to [[User:GreenReaper]]. Viewing your User Page, I don't see any half-blue background, nor do I get the effect you describe if I open it for editing and click the Show Preview button. GR has a better understanding of WikiFur's nuts and blocks than I do, so if there's some some subtle glitch then he may be able to offer advice.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 10:44, 29 September 2013 (EDT)<br />
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== Deletion of page inqury ==<br />
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Hey it's [[user:MilitaryAviator]], just wondering if you could delete http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cole_Cherno for me. I'm in a transition period at the moment, (changing fursona's) so once I finish, I'll make another page. So if you could please delete my cole cherno page, that would be greatly appreciated.-[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 18:16 EST, 1 October, 2013<br />
:From the POV of WikiFur's curators, it'd be easier and tidier if you decided on your new fursona and then simply rewrote the existing article, which would then be moved if the name has changed as well.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 19:12, 1 October 2013 (EDT)<br />
::Alright, I edited my page, I just need you to change the url from Cole Cherno To MilitaryAviator if you could please ---[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 9:28, 3 October 2013 (EST)<br />
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==Help with clearing and deleting a page==<br />
Hi there...<br />
I wanted to have my page deleted. It's www.en.wikifur.com/wiki/Nicholas_Jasaitis. I've been clearing the page and saying "user wished to be excluded," but people just keep reverting it. If you could delete it, that would be absolutely wonderful. Thanks! -Nick<br />
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== FurWAG ==<br />
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Hi. I notice you've now split this up into seperate articles for each year, created a template etc. Is this standard policy where a convention has had at least one iteration and has announced there are plans for another one ? [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 09:31, 7 October 2013 (EDT)<br />
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:Hi Bezel. I don't think there's anything written in stone, but it's what we do with the "big" conventions, and I see no harm in being consistent and treating the smaller conventions the same. Of course, it depends on how much there is to split off. With FurWAG there's only a few paragraphs to put in the year-specific articles, but I feel it's ''just'' enough to justify splitting it. If there was anything less than that then I'd probably keep them together in one article. (For example, in the article about [[EAST]], there's only one or two sentences on each iteration of the event, so that's an article I would leave unsplit.)--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 09:49, 7 October 2013 (EDT)<br />
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== Hopeful this work ==<br />
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Im a newbie, thanks for the page and help your awesome. Have a good Christmas :D<br />
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== Deleting page ==<br />
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Just wondering you you cloud somehow delete my page [[MilitaryAviator]] and close my account. I don't use this site too often anymore, so if you could please. -[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 17:54 EST, 26 December 2013<br />
:I have deleted the article [[MilitaryAviator]] and locked it against further changes. If you change your mind, you can ask any curator to unlock and restore the article. I'm not sure if there's a mechanism for deactivating your account. That might be a question best put to [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]].--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 18:56, 26 December 2013 (EST)<br />
::ok thanks man, I asked greenreaper and we'll see what happens -[[User:MilitaryAviator]] 19:20EST 26, december 2013<br />
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== Personal Exclusion Request ==<br />
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Hi, I'd like to have my primary article page [[WolfWings]] here deleted/protected and the Exclusion Template put in place please. [[User:WolfWings|WolfWings]] 19:12, 2 January 2014 (EST)<br />
:Done. The article has been deleted and locked against further edits. If you change your mind in the future, you can ask any curator to unlock and restore the article.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 19:48, 2 January 2014 (EST)<br />
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== Hello! SyrahFairbairn here. ==<br />
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Thank you for putting me up here, I'm really, very flattered!<br />
My DA Info is wrong, and I no longer use it, but it's ok.<br />
(just thought I should notify you.) :) Much love to you!<br />
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== Hi this is Katsuke ==<br />
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I would like to request for my page, [[Katsuke_Saito]] to be closed and deleted due to inactivity.{{unsigned|70.79.54.252}}<br />
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:It's not considered necessary to delete a page just because it is inactive, but, it you are sure you want it removed, could you put a note saying "Remove me from WikiFur" on your Fur Affinity profile? This will be taken as proof of identity, and the article will then be excluded.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 06:04, 16 January 2014 (EST)<br />
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== In regards to my talk page ==<br />
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Thank you for the helpful advice, since I'm new here I didn't know frequently pressing save was a bad thing. I'm sorry for any trouble I put you or the other [[curator]]s through. Much love and your knowledge is very appreciated!--[[User:Richardlindsey|Richard Lindsey]] 14:17, 19 January 2014 (EST)<br />
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== Personal Exclusion Request ==<br />
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I would like my page, [[Skittle T. Furfag]] deleted. Thank you.{{unsigned|Skittle}}<br />
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==Hunter DarkWolf==<br />
Hunter here just saying thinks for work on my page but can I ask how so you know my sofurry and FB{{unsigned|192.208.167.160}}<br />
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:Are you asking how I know the addresses of your SoFurry and Facebook pages? TheEchoRies added your Facebook address, and your SoFurry address is linked to on your Fur Affinity page.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 18:49, 5 February 2014 (EST)<br />
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Higs do you have a FA if so note me{{unsigned|Hunter DarkWolf}}<br />
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:I don't use Fur Affinity to any meaningful extent. BTW, when using Talk Pages you should sign your comments with "<nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki>".--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 17:12, 6 February 2014 (EST)<br />
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Do you use any other site that I can chat with you on --Hunter DarkWolf<br />
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:Not really. [[WikiFur:Colleagues|Other curators]] may maintain an online presence off WikiFur, but I find it hardly worthwhile anymore.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 14:52, 7 February 2014 (EST)<br />
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== Doh and thanks (re rollback) ==<br />
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An iPhone screen can be a pain in the arse for editing sometimes. Missed the screw up , too /=< -[[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 16:57, 28 February 2014 (EST)<br />
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== Changes to ConFurgence page ==<br />
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Hello there, are we able to talk in regards to the editing of the ConFurgence page? You can reach me at <>, or I am currently on the wikifur IRC channel. - {{unsigned|110.175.188.229}}<br />
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:We prefer not to converse via private e-mail, as it leaves other editors in the dark. (Article talk pages are better as everyone can keep up-to-date.) I don't use the IRC channel but you can probably find GreenReaper or other admins there. (I am going afk anyway.) --[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 07:49, 3 April 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Good to know someone's on the job ==<br />
even if they delete a page that took a while to setup on a phone. But i hope you won't delete it again --[[User:Teraunce|Teraunce]] 09:05, 8 May 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Hmm (?) ==<br />
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Sorry, I really have no bloody clue how I even did that rollback, specially while using the mouse on the computer. I made some butterfinger mistakes while editing on the iPhone or iPad, but I have no clue how the hell I scr*wed up on that last action. I'm sorry about rolling back your edit. >.< - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 15:57, 11 May 2014 (EDT)<br />
:Nope, can't be proximity. The last link I clicked on was the Musuku article, and the rollback button for the reverted article is three rows up on the opposite side of the browser screen. Again, apologies (duh) - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 16:03, 11 May 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Netherlands flag code ==<br />
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Thanks for correcting Netherland's country code in [[Template:Flagdiv]]! --[[User:Kakurady|Kakurady]] 02:38, 20 May 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Thanks for the cleanup == <br />
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Thanks for the cleanup on the [[Timeline of media coverage]] page I am not sure what was wrong with that edit, if you would like please contact me directly as I would like to be able to help keep that page and a few others up to date but would also like to avoid injecting errors into a page<br />
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Best Wishes <br />
[[Kovu DaLion]]<br />
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:Hi Kovu,<br />
:The main thing I can tell you is to watch out for equals signs. For some reason or another, the coding used in the Media Timeline page doesn't like them. This can be a problem when you want to add a YouTube link, since they all have equals signs in them. The workaround is to put the equals sign in double curly-brackets. ie '''<nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}y_TKgWDZiv4</nowiki>''' instead of '''<nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_TKgWDZiv4</nowiki>''' --[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 13:40, 22 May 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
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No problem, I stumbled across it on Reddit just this morning and spent an hour or so going through it all. I was hooked as soon as I started reading.<br />
Was surprised it wasn't already on here, actually. --[[User:RalphieRaccoon|Ralphie Raccoon]] ([[User talk:RalphieRaccoon|talk]]) 16:23, 7 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== #eurofurs ==<br />
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Hi! What do you mean "citation needed"?{{unsigned|2001:980:A4CB:1:ACFD:24C6:BAED:2EAC}}<br />
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:As the [[Eurofurs]] article contains a piece of text which seems to be a quotation from somewhere, I added the "citation needed" tag so someone might add a link to wherever the quote can be found.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 19:06, 10 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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:: It's original text, I'm Naros! -[[Special:Contributions/2001:980:A4CB:1:ACFD:24C6:BAED:2EAC|2001:980:A4CB:1:ACFD:24C6:BAED:2EAC]]<br />
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::: In that case, it needs to be rewritten in a more formal, encyclopaedic tone. It sounds a bit casual and conversational as it is.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 19:17, 10 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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:::: What do you suggest? It's a very informal channel, and it accurately describes the attitude to be expected there, and the way we deal with moderation. So I'm at a loss of how to convey it in a more formal manner. I've changed it a bit, but I feel it's lacking.<br />
:::: I've also also stuck the article link in the channel's topic and asked people to add to it. -[[Special:Contributions/2001:980:A4CB:1:ACFD:24C6:BAED:2EAC|2001:980:A4CB:1:ACFD:24C6:BAED:2EAC]] 19:39, 10 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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::::: Between your edits and Spirou's, the article seems to be more formally written now.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 16:58, 11 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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==Personal exclusion request==<br />
Hello. Please can you remove http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/CrazyCoon from WikiFur. Thank you.<br />
Sorry if I'm commenting incorrectly. Contact me if you need verification, etc.<br />
And delete this comment if possible too. Thanks.<br />
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[[User:4Paws|4Paws]] ([[User talk:4Paws|talk]]) 19:52, 17 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== a ==<br />
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Please remove my article, delete my user page and if possible rename my account to a random string of characters. --[[User:.wagn|wagn]] ([[User talk:.wagn|talk]]) 07:49, 22 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
:As per your wishes, I have deleted and locked the article, and deleted your user page. You may want to contact [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] about randomizing your account name (that's unusual and I'm not sure if there are tools for that).--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 10:38, 22 June 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Hi. ==<br />
Could you please, take a look here and help?<br />
http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:AmyFoxx<br />
- [[User:AmyFoxx|Amyfoxx]]<br />
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:As you wanted it removed, I have edited out your full name. Also, ss you indicated your activism predates 2012, I have removed the reference to that particular year. Are there any other issues you have with the article?--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 13:34, 5 July 2014 (EDT)<br />
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==Personal exclusion request==<br />
Howdy... I'm not sure how to "contact a curator". Maybe I'm doing the right thing here? Anyway, I'd appreciate a personal exclusion for the article [[Sapincher]]. Please let me know what I have to do to verify who I am.{{unsigned|Sapincher}}<br />
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:Hello, Sapincher. If you leave a comment on your SoFurry or last.fm profiles, or your "JD" twitter profile, to the effect of "Please remove me from WikiFur", this will be taken as proof of identity, and the article will then be deleted and locked.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 11:37, 19 July 2014 (EDT)<br />
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::Ok, I have added a comment on my [http://www.last.fm/user/sapincher last.fm profile]. Thanks. {{unsigned|Sapincher}}<br />
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:::Thanks. The article has now been deleted and locked against further changes. If you change your mind in future, you can contact any curator to have the article unlocked again.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 13:19, 6 September 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Personal Exclusion Request ==<br />
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Requesting to have my article page Brawl (http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Brawl_(person) ) deleted/protected and replaced with the Exclusion Template.{{unsigned|Brawldog}}<br />
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:I have left a note to your account on Fur Affinity. Once your identity is confirmed, I will go ahead and exclude the article.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 06:59, 12 August 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== [[Template:Infobox character]] ==<br />
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Dear Higgs, would you restore [[Template:Infobox character]] for me please? I would greatly appreciate it. Your resident space captain, [[User:Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.|talk]]) 06:17, 13 August 2014 (EDT)<br />
:Alright, seems it will need some work so I'll use a table like we did with [[Krystal]]. Thanks anyways. [[User:Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping &#38; Trading Co.|talk]]) 06:41, 13 August 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Page Deletion Request ==<br />
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please remove my page http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/TatumRawr thanks<br />
:Done. If you want to have the article unlocked and restored in future, just get in contact with a WikiFur curactor.--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 05:59, 20 August 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Category order ==<br />
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Category order is something I've struggled with since joining WikiFur, as I'm sure you've noticed. I'd do better remembering if I had a visual list somewhere to refer to. Since you've been the one following me around with a broom and dustpan this entire time, I figured I'd ask you if you could provide me with one. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - <small>[[User talk:Equivamp|talk]]</small> 17:29, 12 September 2014 (EDT)<br />
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:I follow the example of our Category Lead, [[User:Sine|Sine]]:<br />
:* <nowiki>[[Category:People]]</nowiki> always first<br />
:* Activity-related categories (<nowiki>[[Category:Artists]], [[Category:Fursuiters]], constaff categories, guest-of-honour categories</nowiki>, etc, etc)<br />
:* Species-related categories (generally main fursona)<br />
:* Geographical categories (locations of significance - place of birth, current residence)<br />
:* Time-related categories last (year of birth, year of death)--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]]) 17:59, 12 September 2014 (EDT)<br />
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==Thanks, and removal of an old page==<br />
Thanks for the redirect and patch-in help with the page. I actually have a question about having the [[Rock Hiller]] page removed, since he's an old 'sona of mine and would otherwise be mentioned on my new page anyway. I can't even access the old user account for it anyway since the email associated with is inaccessible. Any help would be appreciated. [[User:Fairseas|Fairseas]] ([[User talk:Fairseas|talk]]) 00:05, 21 September 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Page exclusion request ==<br />
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Hello there, I would like it if the page that was created of me [[Lucian_the_Otter|Lucian the Otter]] would be taken down. I do not wish to be catalogued on this site. {{unsigned|142.161.46.91}}<br />
:I have flagged the page for deletion. [[User:Salvidrim|Salvidrim]] ([[User talk:Salvidrim|talk]]) 15:21, 27 September 2014 (EDT)<br />
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== Oh God I hope I'm doing this right... ==<br />
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Subject says it pretty well. Anyway thank you for restoring and editing my page. I was actually just reading the directions for fitting formalities and standards when I noticed that you had fixed it already. I just figured I'd make a page on here for myself so I can be found easier if need be, so sorry if I wasted your time by being stupid and trying to go back and forth editing and reading the how to article.<br />
Thanks. --[[User:UVAFoozle|UVAFoozle]] ([[User talk:UVAFoozle|talk]])<br />
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== Exclusion request ==<br />
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Requesting removal of personal page for Foofers, thanks.<br />
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== Removal of current residence ==<br />
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Hi, this is SenkoLKE. I saw you altered my page to include the exact city where I live, and that's a piece of data I don't want to be make public (that's why my FA is closed to non-members). Can you also remove it from the historial of my Wikifur page? Thanks!<br />
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== Exclusion request ==<br />
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Hello. I would like my page http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Gauss_Wolf deleted. I do not wish to be included on this site<br />
:''Following up via Twitter''. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 15:45, 7 January 2015 (EST)<br />
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== Thanks for the cleanup! ==<br />
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Thanks for cleaning up my wiki page :3<br />
-FuzzyTic<br />
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== Really? ==<br />
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Nobody updates this wiki anymore and you're going to just delete my new page without even tagging me on my talk? Thanks for killing my desire to make any further contributions. Enjoy being the master of your own little world.[[User:SturmovikDragon|SturmovikDragon]] ([[User talk:SturmovikDragon|talk]]) 19:21, 6 March 2015 (EST)</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/PopufurPopufur2015-03-05T19:32:54Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */ Added see also</p>
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:''This article is about the term; For the Fur Affinity ranking site, see [[Popufur.com]]''<br />
'''Popufur''', a [[Wikipedia:Portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words [[Wikipedia:Popularity|popular]] and [[furry]], is a [[furspeech]] term to mean a popular person (normally a [[furry artist]] or fursuiter), within the [[furry fandom]].<br />
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It is sometimes used in a negative or derogatory connotation, in which case a "Popular'" is implied to be one who is rich, famous, adored and/or otherwise notable in the fandom (often successful solely because of the fandom), but acts superior or indifferent to other members of the fandom (including their [[Furry fan|fans]]), sometimes even dismissive or derisive of the fandom as a whole.{{fact}}<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The term, in use from at least 2007,<ref>[http://forums.furaffinity.net/threads/4238-What-pisses-you-right-the-!-off?p=106402&highlight=popufur#post106402 Comment to ''What pisses you right the !@#$ off?''] - [[Arshes Nei]], Fur Affinity forums (February 13, 2007)</ref><ref>[http://forums.furaffinity.net/threads/8834-Is-Uncia-back?p=150056&viewfull=1#post150056 Comment to ''Is Uncia back?''] - Arshes Nei, Fur Affinity forums (June 2, 2007)</ref> was popularized by the [[Furry Night Live]] [[W:Sketch comedy|skit]] entitled '''''Popufur''''' at [[Further Confusion 2009]].<ref name=PopUFurVideo>''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD6zvIRHFII FNL 2009, 11 - Pop-U-Fur]'' - MTigress, YouTube (February 3, 2009)</ref> The satirical skit was a parody of the song "Popular" from Wicked the musical[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_%28musical%29], and took first place in the FNL maquerade that year. It was written by [[Jil]] and [[Sophie Cabra]], and originally preformed by [[Sophie Cabra]] and [[Raspberry Roo]].<ref name=PopUFurVideo /><ref>[http://forums.furaffinity.net/threads/90113-RANT-Popufur-Commission-Prices ''RANT: Popufur Commision Prices''] post on the [[Fur Affinity]] forums (Retrieved January 6, 2013)</ref><ref>[http://www.sofurry.com/view/300642 ''My opinion of a popufur''] on [[SoFurry]] (Retrieved january 6, 2012)</ref><ref>[http://www.askpapabear.com/1/post/2012/12/furry-worries-that-resentful-popufur-will-trash-reputation.html ''Furry Worries That Resentful Popufur Will Trash Reputation''] post on [[Ask Papabear]] (Retrieved January 6, 2013)</ref><br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Quadruple Threat]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
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[[Category:Furspeech terms]]<br />
[[Category:Derogatory terms]]<br />
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[[ru:Популярные фурри]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Bitter_LakeBitter Lake2014-07-18T00:53:34Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* External links */</p>
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<div>[[File:Bitter Lake poster.jpg|right|180px|''Bitter Lake'' poster]]{{#ev:vimeo|24232957|300|right|Bitter Lake preview<ref name="preview" />}}[[File:Raeden Drraer.jpg|thumb|right|Colonel Raden Drraer]]'''''Bitter Lake''''' is a live-action English-language motion picture, featuring characters in realistic looking [[fursuits]], with a running time of 41 minutes.<ref>''[http://furrymedia.livejournal.com/324336.html#t1882352 Comment to ''Bitter Lake - The Motion Picture''] - [[Cheetah (musician)|Cheetah]], {{lj-comm|furrymedia}} (26 May 2011)</ref><br />
<br />
Produced by the crew and sponsored by [[Eurofurence]], the film was shot on location in France and the Netherlands in [[Wikipedia:High-definition video|35mm HD]], and premiered in Germany at [[Eurofurence 17]] on August 2011.<ref name="preview">[http://vimeo.com/24232957 ''Bitter Lake'' preview] on Vimeo</ref> The DVD, including subtitles in French, German and English was made available after the premiere. 350 copies were sold out within 25 minutes. This DVD also includes a 25 minute 'Behind the scene' feature<ref name=Shay0516>[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2351697/ Bitter Lake] on Shay's [[Fur Affinity]] journal, dated May 16, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref>.<br />
The European PAL DVD is distributed by [[Black-Paw Productions]]. The NTSC version for the USA is distributed by [[FurPlanet]].<br />
<br />
In December 2013 the full movie was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaL4YJbXUys posted on YouTube].<br />
<br />
[[Clockwork Creature Studios]]' fursuits were chosen for their level of realism and because several members of the cast and crew already owned fursuits from this maker, which were then costumed for use in the film<ref name=FNN>''[http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/05/bitter-lake/ First Look at Bitter Lake]'' - [[Furry News Network]] (26 May 2011)</ref><ref name=Shay0516/>. <br />
<br />
Bitter Lake was nominated for the [[2011 Ursa Major Awards]] for Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture.<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
After more than a decade of peace the proud and noble kingdom of Valanor is suddenly torn apart by a terrible civil war. After 12 years, when the dust settles and resources start to dwindle, the starving people of Valanor cry out for peace, forcing the leaders of Tier, Sinnah, Daneth and Osgard to lay down their arms and meet each other at the negotiation table.<br />
<br />
As each province prepares an envoy to find a diplomatic solution at the Kingdom's only neutral ground, an ancient and dark organization plots its return. Unbeknownst to the leaders of the four warring provinces this old enemy will stop at nothing to crush any hope of lasting peace.<br />
<br />
Can the four envoys put their old hatreds aside and forge a bond of trust? Or will those that crave the blood and terror of war get their way?<br />
<br />
Whatever the outcome, the fate of Valanor will be decided... at Bitter Lake<ref>[http://www.bitterlakethemovie.com/synopsis.php Plot synopsis] on Bitter Lake website. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref><br />
<br />
== Reception in the fandom ==<br />
{{unreferenced-section}}<br />
The film received mixed opinions from members of the [[furry fandom]], saying that some scenes were slow in action. The fact that the fursuit heads didn't move and did not have expressions, caused the actors and actresses to have to make the body movements dramatic for different moods. Other criticisms noted the low production values (obvious use of rental properties, minimal effort to hide modern appliances like air conditioners, insufficient lighting), the sacrifice of authenticity due to use of said rental properties (at one point a character dramatically slams their hands to a table, but does so in slow motion to avoid damaging the rental cabin's table), and a plot derided as nonsensical (with at least one critic comparing the pivotal character's motivation to the internet meme of "I was only pretending to be retarded").<br />
<br />
==Cast and crew<ref name=FNN/><ref>[http://www.bitterlakethemovie.com/crew.php Cast and Crew] on Bitter Lake website. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref>==<br />
*[[Shay]] - Narrator / "Prince Arden of Tolver" (voice), director, script writer<br />
*[[EZwolf]] - "Colonel Raden Drraer", director of photography, producer and editor<br />
*[[Fox Amoore]] - Music composer<br />
*[[Tiger Tom]] - [[Wikipedia:Electronic press kit|EPK]] photographer<br />
*[[Rin (dragon)|Rin]] - "Belora dan Winters" (actress)<br />
*[[StoelBank]] - "Prince Arden of Tolver" (actor), artist and website designer<br />
*[[Forfaox]] - "Careth Dale" and website coder<br />
*[[Tillikum]] - Second cameraman and website coder<br />
*[[Nikoshi]] - Best boy, camera assistant, set dresser, visual effects supervisor<br />
*[[KwisA]] - Sound technician<br />
*[[Lucy RedPanda]] - "Belora dan Winters" (voice)<br />
*Dylan Nagel - voice artist<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
{{Flayrah|node1=3551|title1=Video: 'Bitter Lake' preview|node2=3659|title2='Bitter Lake' now available on DVD|node3=3669|title3=FurPlanet to distribute Bitter Lake in U.S.|node4=3721|title4=Review: 'Bitter Lake'}}<br />
*[http://bitterlakethemovie.com/ ''Bitter Lake'' website]<br />
*{{Youtube video|HealMOZurEo|Bitter Lake - Official Trailer}}<br />
*{{Youtube video|kaL4YJbXUys|Bitter Lake - Full Movie}}<br />
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[[Category:Movies]]<br />
[[Category:2011 births]]<br />
[[it:Bitter Lake]]<br />
[[ru:Bitter Lake]]<br />
[[zh:苦湖]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Bitter_LakeBitter Lake2014-07-18T00:51:09Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>[[File:Bitter Lake poster.jpg|right|180px|''Bitter Lake'' poster]]{{#ev:vimeo|24232957|300|right|Bitter Lake preview<ref name="preview" />}}[[File:Raeden Drraer.jpg|thumb|right|Colonel Raden Drraer]]'''''Bitter Lake''''' is a live-action English-language motion picture, featuring characters in realistic looking [[fursuits]], with a running time of 41 minutes.<ref>''[http://furrymedia.livejournal.com/324336.html#t1882352 Comment to ''Bitter Lake - The Motion Picture''] - [[Cheetah (musician)|Cheetah]], {{lj-comm|furrymedia}} (26 May 2011)</ref><br />
<br />
Produced by the crew and sponsored by [[Eurofurence]], the film was shot on location in France and the Netherlands in [[Wikipedia:High-definition video|35mm HD]], and premiered in Germany at [[Eurofurence 17]] on August 2011.<ref name="preview">[http://vimeo.com/24232957 ''Bitter Lake'' preview] on Vimeo</ref> The DVD, including subtitles in French, German and English was made available after the premiere. 350 copies were sold out within 25 minutes. This DVD also includes a 25 minute 'Behind the scene' feature<ref name=Shay0516>[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2351697/ Bitter Lake] on Shay's [[Fur Affinity]] journal, dated May 16, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref>.<br />
The European PAL DVD is distributed by [[Black-Paw Productions]]. The NTSC version for the USA is distributed by [[FurPlanet]].<br />
<br />
In December 2013 the full movie was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaL4YJbXUys posted on YouTube].<br />
<br />
[[Clockwork Creature Studios]]' fursuits were chosen for their level of realism and because several members of the cast and crew already owned fursuits from this maker, which were then costumed for use in the film<ref name=FNN>''[http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/05/bitter-lake/ First Look at Bitter Lake]'' - [[Furry News Network]] (26 May 2011)</ref><ref name=Shay0516/>. <br />
<br />
Bitter Lake was nominated for the [[2011 Ursa Major Awards]] for Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture.<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
After more than a decade of peace the proud and noble kingdom of Valanor is suddenly torn apart by a terrible civil war. After 12 years, when the dust settles and resources start to dwindle, the starving people of Valanor cry out for peace, forcing the leaders of Tier, Sinnah, Daneth and Osgard to lay down their arms and meet each other at the negotiation table.<br />
<br />
As each province prepares an envoy to find a diplomatic solution at the Kingdom's only neutral ground, an ancient and dark organization plots its return. Unbeknownst to the leaders of the four warring provinces this old enemy will stop at nothing to crush any hope of lasting peace.<br />
<br />
Can the four envoys put their old hatreds aside and forge a bond of trust? Or will those that crave the blood and terror of war get their way?<br />
<br />
Whatever the outcome, the fate of Valanor will be decided... at Bitter Lake<ref>[http://www.bitterlakethemovie.com/synopsis.php Plot synopsis] on Bitter Lake website. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref><br />
<br />
== Reception in the fandom ==<br />
{{unreferenced-section}}<br />
The film received mixed opinions from members of the [[furry fandom]], saying that some scenes were slow in action. The fact that the fursuit heads didn't move and did not have expressions, caused the actors and actresses to have to make the body movements dramatic for different moods. Other criticisms noted the low production values (obvious use of rental properties, minimal effort to hide modern appliances like air conditioners, insufficient lighting), the sacrifice of authenticity due to use of said rental properties (at one point a character dramatically slams their hands to a table, but does so in slow motion to avoid damaging the rental cabin's table), and a plot derided as nonsensical (with at least one critic comparing the pivotal character's motivation to the internet meme of "I was only pretending to be retarded").<br />
<br />
==Cast and crew<ref name=FNN/><ref>[http://www.bitterlakethemovie.com/crew.php Cast and Crew] on Bitter Lake website. Retrieved June 9, 2011</ref>==<br />
*[[Shay]] - Narrator / "Prince Arden of Tolver" (voice), director, script writer<br />
*[[EZwolf]] - "Colonel Raden Drraer", director of photography, producer and editor<br />
*[[Fox Amoore]] - Music composer<br />
*[[Tiger Tom]] - [[Wikipedia:Electronic press kit|EPK]] photographer<br />
*[[Rin (dragon)|Rin]] - "Belora dan Winters" (actress)<br />
*[[StoelBank]] - "Prince Arden of Tolver" (actor), artist and website designer<br />
*[[Forfaox]] - "Careth Dale" and website coder<br />
*[[Tillikum]] - Second cameraman and website coder<br />
*[[Nikoshi]] - Best boy, camera assistant, set dresser, visual effects supervisor<br />
*[[KwisA]] - Sound technician<br />
*[[Lucy RedPanda]] - "Belora dan Winters" (voice)<br />
*Dylan Nagel - voice artist<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
{{Flayrah|node1=3551|title1=Video: 'Bitter Lake' preview|node2=3659|title2='Bitter Lake' now available on DVD|node3=3669|title3=FurPlanet to distribute Bitter Lake in U.S.|node4=3721|title4=Review: 'Bitter Lake'}}<br />
*[http://bitterlakethemovie.com/ ''Bitter Lake'' website]<br />
*{{Youtube video|HealMOZurEo|Bitter Lake - Official Trailer}}<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Movies]]<br />
[[Category:2011 births]]<br />
[[it:Bitter Lake]]<br />
[[ru:Bitter Lake]]<br />
[[zh:苦湖]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2014-03-18T00:48:25Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* External links */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]]. it is also notable for being possibly the only event that (when able) caters to [[railfurs]].{{fact}}<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.{{fact}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:CMSL_Train-Crew.jpg|thumb|200px|LionKing and [[Smrgol]] crewing the 2005 CMFM behind LV #576.]]<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JFox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
The CMFM started out as a free, one day event centered around riding the train, but as events and activities were added (including bustitute transportation) a fee of ~$20 was charged to all participants. Railfurs (or any mundane [[wikipedia:Railfan|Railfan]] guests they might bring) only interested in attending the charter train may negotiate for a reduced fee.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[File:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Live:ournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
In 2010, the meet was held once again with no train. The 14 attendees<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref> met at the South Court House train station and carpooled to the Cape May Zoo. <ref>[http://capemayfurmeet.livejournal.com/18264.html/11745.html Update!] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2011, the Cape May Furmeet train ride was cancelled again. Attendees met at Middle Township Elementary School in Cape May and then carpooled to the Cape May Zoo. There were three attendees this year. <ref>[http://capemayfurmeet.livejournal.com/18837.html Weekend Weather for the 21st and 22nd] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2012, no event was held because nobody showed up. The meet is still planned for 2013, although vandalism along the right-of-way may cause problems for the train ride.<br />
<br />
In 2014 the removal of 10 miles worth of track hardware north of Cape May Courthouse has sidelined the train ride for yet another year, but the trip meet is still on for May 17th and 18th.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.com/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/CMFMNJ Cape May Fur Meet on Facebook]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2014-03-18T00:47:43Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]]. it is also notable for being possibly the only event that (when able) caters to [[railfurs]].{{fact}}<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.{{fact}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:CMSL_Train-Crew.jpg|thumb|200px|LionKing and [[Smrgol]] crewing the 2005 CMFM behind LV #576.]]<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JFox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
The CMFM started out as a free, one day event centered around riding the train, but as events and activities were added (including bustitute transportation) a fee of ~$20 was charged to all participants. Railfurs (or any mundane [[wikipedia:Railfan|Railfan]] guests they might bring) only interested in attending the charter train may negotiate for a reduced fee.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[File:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Live:ournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
In 2010, the meet was held once again with no train. The 14 attendees<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref> met at the South Court House train station and carpooled to the Cape May Zoo. <ref>[http://capemayfurmeet.livejournal.com/18264.html/11745.html Update!] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2011, the Cape May Furmeet train ride was cancelled again. Attendees met at Middle Township Elementary School in Cape May and then carpooled to the Cape May Zoo. There were three attendees this year. <ref>[http://capemayfurmeet.livejournal.com/18837.html Weekend Weather for the 21st and 22nd] on the CMFM LiveJournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2012, no event was held because nobody showed up. The meet is still planned for 2013, although vandalism along the right-of-way may cause problems for the train ride.<br />
<br />
In 2014 the removal of 10 miles worth of track hardware north of Cape May Courthouse has sidelined the train ride for yet another year, but the trip meet is still on for May 17th and 18th.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.com/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Oki_Doki_CoyoteOki Doki Coyote2012-07-05T05:46:10Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>'''Oki Doki Coyote''', real name '''Bob Burns''', is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Edmond, Oklahoma|Edmond, Oklahoma]], U.S.A.<br />
<br />
==Fursuit==<br />
Oki's original fursuit was constructed in August, 2008, by [[Natalie Delcid]] of [[My Fur Creations]]. Put up for bid on [[Furbuy]], the costume was touted as a "Coyote hybrid (Coy-Dog or Fox)", with the decision of its true species left up to the purchaser. The suit was sold as both a full and a partial.<br />
<br />
Bob Burns bought the suit with Furbuy's "buy it now" option, and received it two weeks later (on September 10) via U.S. Mail at his work place. The suit came with two tails, a full set of leggings built on sport shorts, full sleeves, hand paws, a full body suit, and head. The feet were custom built.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
===Suit distinctions===<br />
<br />
The pattern itself is a simple two color fur. Dark chocolate brown and a cream tan make up the primary markings. A single white paw print is sewn as a "tattoo" on the right hip. Its meaning is strictly esthetic. A white streak of fur divides the head between the ears. Eyes are bright yellow, the mouth has a pink tongue with four distinctive canines~top and bottom. Plantigrade legs, padded paws-outdoor feet bottoms for good traction. Baklava construction head-Front zipper-not built for "fun".<br />
<br />
===The name===<br />
<br />
Being an Oklahoma native species, Bob decided to make the character a full bred Coyote. He wanted something that would roll off the tongue and be memorable. Recalling a Jim Carry quote from Ace Ventura, Bob put the two phrases together and liked the way it sounded. "Oki Doki" was unique to the fandom and to mascots-he was free to copy right the name and call it his own.<br />
The trademark "cackle" laugh evolved naturally as the character developed.<br />
<br />
===Version 2.0===<br />
<br />
In late 2011 the original suit was retired after three years of extensive use and many repairs made by others in and out of the fandom. Two tails-three sets of hand paws-and feet rebuilt twice, Bob decided the suit needed to be replaced completely rather than a rebuild.<br />
Hidden Arts studio of Wichita Kansas has the task of bringing the new Oki Doki into the world.<br />
Merkindesr Tiger is currently in the process of sculpting the head.<br />
<br />
==Roller Derby==<br />
<br />
January 2009 The historic Farmer's Market in Oklahoma city would be the location for the "Shout" benefit for Breast cancer research~Bob was asked by survivor J.T. Poe-Hawk to Mascot for the event to entertain the crowd and the kids in attendance. The coaching staff and Roller derby girls approached him after the bout about being a part of the team full time. A Roller derby mascot did not exist in the W.F.T.A.(Women's flat track affiliation) league until Oki Doki joined the team. He has been with Tornado Ally ever sense,traveling with and supporting the organization.<br />
He leads the "wave"-taunts the opposing team-leads cheers for team members and has recently began to dive into the audience off the top of the bleachers. He calls himself a "full contact" team member and breaks a long held rule by mascots by talking in suit.<br />
Jersey number: 100% <br />
<br />
==Conventions==<br />
<br />
* '''Furry Fiesta-Oklacon-Wild Nights-MFM'''<br />
Fursuit performance- mascoting 101- Therian practices- dance 101- fursuit care etc. Oki enjoys volunteering his time to help new suiters make the most of there experience.<br />
<br />
==The Pack~Sinners and Saints==<br />
<br />
Self proclaimed "Alpha",Oki formed Sinners and Saints to be seen as an example of what a true pack could function as. Seeing an opportunity to bring unique personality together to mutually benefit from each others collective life experiences and companionship. Sinners has been greeted with praise and criticism equally where ever they gather. Oftentimes perceived as "exclusive" in a fandom known for its open acceptance, Sinners and Saints members understand the reasons for its closed status. A "come one-come all" open invitation for members would defeat the reason and intent of the packs formation.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* First place-Dance contest, Oklacon 2008<br />
* First place-Dance competition, Furry Fiesta 2009<br />
* Featured team member~Program-T.A.R.G. 2009-10-11 (Get to know-10 questions-Special Thank you)<br />
* Halloween appearance with "Rumble" of the NBA Thunder-News channel 4 A.M. to promote upcoming charity bout. (St. Baldrics for kids cancer research) Oki shaved his head for the cause along with six other Roller Girls.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.myspace.com/86218325 Oki Doki Coyote] on [[MySpace]]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/okidokicoyote Oki Doki Coyote] on [[YouTube]]<br />
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/okidoki/ Okidoki] on [[FurAffinity]]<br />
[[Category:People]]<br />
[[Category:Fursuiters]]<br />
[[Category:Coyote characters]]<br />
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'''Oki Doki Coyote''', real name '''Bob Burns''', is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Edmond, Oklahoma|Edmond, Oklahoma]], U.S.A.<br />
<br />
==Fursuit==<br />
Oki's original fursuit was constructed in August, 2008, by [[Natalie Delcid]] of [[My Fur Creations]]. Put up for bid on [[Furbuy]], the costume was touted as a "Coyote hybrid (Coy-Dog or Fox)", with the decision of its true species left up to the purchaser. The suit was sold as both a full and a partial.<br />
<br />
Bob Burns bought the suit with Furbuy's "buy it now" option, and received it two weeks later (on September 10) via U.S. Mail at his work place. The suit came with two tails, a full set of leggings built on sport shorts, full sleeves, hand paws, a full body suit, and head. The feet were custom built.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
===Suit distinctions===<br />
<br />
The pattern itself is a simple two color fur. Dark chocolate brown and a cream tan make up the primary markings. A single white paw print is sewn as a "tattoo" on the right hip. Its meaning is strictly esthetic. A white streak of fur divides the head between the ears. Eyes are bright yellow, the mouth has a pink tongue with four distinctive canines~top and bottom. Plantigrade legs, padded paws-outdoor feet bottoms for good traction. Baklava construction head-Front zipper-not built for "fun".<br />
<br />
===The name===<br />
<br />
Being an Oklahoma native species, Bob decided to make the character a full bred Coyote. He wanted something that would roll off the tongue and be memorable. Recalling a Jim Carry quote from Ace Ventura, Bob put the two phrases together and liked the way it sounded. "Oki Doki" was unique to the fandom and to mascots-he was free to copy right the name and call it his own.<br />
The trademark "cackle" laugh evolved naturally as the character developed.<br />
<br />
===Version 2.0===<br />
<br />
In late 2011 the original suit was retired after three years of extensive use and many repairs made by others in and out of the fandom. Two tails-three sets of hand paws-and feet rebuilt twice, Bob decided the suit needed to be replaced completely rather than a rebuild.<br />
Hidden Arts studio of Wichita Kansas has the task of bringing the new Oki Doki into the world.<br />
Merkindesr Tiger is currently in the process of sculpting the head.<br />
<br />
==Roller Derby==<br />
<br />
January 2009 The historic Farmer's Market in Oklahoma city would be the location for the "Shout" benefit for Breast cancer research~Bob was asked by survivor J.T. Poe-Hawk to Mascot for the event to entertain the crowd and the kids in attendance. The coaching staff and Roller derby girls approached him after the bout about being a part of the team full time. A Roller derby mascot did not exist in the W.F.T.A.(Women's flat track affiliation) league until Oki Doki joined the team. He has been with Tornado Ally ever sense,traveling with and supporting the organization.<br />
He leads the "wave"-taunts the opposing team-leads cheers for team members and has recently began to dive into the audience off the top of the bleachers. He calls himself a "full contact" team member and breaks a long held rule by mascots by talking in suit.<br />
Jersey number: 100% <br />
<br />
==Conventions==<br />
<br />
* '''Furry Fiesta-Oklacon-Wild Nights-MFM'''<br />
Fursuit performance- mascoting 101- Therian practices- dance 101- fursuit care etc. Oki enjoys volunteering his time to help new suiters make the most of there experience.<br />
<br />
==The Pack~Sinners and Saints==<br />
<br />
Self proclaimed "Alpha",Oki formed Sinners and Saints to be seen as an example of what a true pack could function as. Seeing an opportunity to bring unique personality together to mutually benefit from each others collective life experiences and companionship. Sinners has been greeted with praise and criticism equally where ever they gather. Oftentimes perceived as "exclusive" in a fandom known for its open acceptance, Sinners and Saints members understand the reasons for its closed status. A "come one-come all" open invitation for members would defeat the reason and intent of the packs formation.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* First place-Dance contest, Oklacon 2008<br />
* First place-Dance competition, Furry Fiesta 2009<br />
* Featured team member~Program-T.A.R.G. 2009-10-11 (Get to know-10 questions-Special Thank you)<br />
* Halloween appearance with "Rumble" of the NBA Thunder-News channel 4 A.M. to promote upcoming charity bout. (St. Baldrics for kids cancer research) Oki shaved his head for the cause along with six other Roller Girls.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.myspace.com/86218325 Oki Doki Coyote] on [[MySpace]]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/okidokicoyote Oki Doki Coyote] on [[YouTube]]<br />
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/okidoki/ Okidoki] on [[FurAffinity]]<br />
[[Category:People]]<br />
[[Category:Fursuiters]]<br />
[[Category:Coyote characters]]<br />
[[Category:Oklahoma]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:SturmovikUser talk:Sturmovik2011-09-11T14:59:57Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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[[LionKingCMSL]] standing at the vestibule of the Cape May Seashore Lines parlor car with [[Smrgol]] below during the 5th [[Cape May Fur Meet]] in 2005.<br />
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== Licensing: ==<br />
{{Cc-by-3.0}}</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:CMSL_Train-Crew.jpgFile:CMSL Train-Crew.jpg2009-05-31T04:32:30Z<p>SturmovikDragon: LionKingCMSL with Srmgol standing at the vestibule of the Cape May Seashore Lines parlor car during the 5th Cape May Fur Meet in 2005.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
[[LionKingCMSL]] with [[Srmgol]] standing at the vestibule of the Cape May Seashore Lines parlor car during the 5th [[Cape May Fur Meet]] in 2005.<br />
== Licensing: ==<br />
{{Cc-by-3.0}}</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T04:31:09Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]]. it is also notable for being possibly the only event that (when able) caters to [[railfurs]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
[[Image:CMSL_Train-Crew.jpg|thumb|200px|LionKing and [[Smrgol]] crewing the 2005 CMFM behind LV #576.]]<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JT Fox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
The CMFM started out as a free, one day event centered around riding the train, but as events and activities were added (including bustitute transportation) a fee of ~$20 was charged to all participants. Railfurs (or any mundane [[wikipedia:Railfan|Railfan]] guests they might bring) only interested in attending the charter train may negotiate for a reduced fee.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T04:29:02Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]]. it is also notable for being possibly the only event that (when able) caters to [[railfurs]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JT Fox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
The CMFM started out as a free, one day event centered around riding the train, but as events and activities were added (including bustitute transportation) a fee of ~$20 was charged to all participants. Railfurs (or any mundane [[wikipedia:Railfan|Railfan]] guests they might bring) only interested in attending the charter train may negotiate for a reduced fee.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]]. it is also notable for being possibly the only event that (when able) caters to [[railfurs]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JT Fox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JT Fox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol]] took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]]. The original crew consisted of LionKing acting as engineer and JT Fox conducting, but at some point [[Smrgol[[ took over as conductor.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:49:24Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 or M-410. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]].<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:48:47Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 and M-140. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad|Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central|New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]].<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:48:25Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC|RDC]] cars M-407 and M-140. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad:Lehigh Valley RR]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central:New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car|cab car]].<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:47:32Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC]] cars M-407 and M-140. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikipedia:New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikipedia:cab car]].<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:47:09Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees. The initial meet charters involved the CMSL's [[wikipedia:Budd RDC]] cars M-407 and M-140. As the CMSL altered its operations the meet would make use of the CMSL trainset consisting of [[wikipedia:Lehigh Valley Railroad]] painted [[wikipedia:EMD F7|F7]] #576, a former [[wikiepdia:New York Central]] lounge car and one of the RDC's acting as a [[wikiepdia:cab car]].<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:35:15Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train just barely managed to reach the Cape May terminus on its last spare fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:34:23Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train reached Cape May on its last fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:34:12Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train reached Cape May on its last fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:CMSL-FF6.jpgFile:CMSL-FF6.jpg2009-05-31T03:33:19Z<p>SturmovikDragon: LionKingCMSL at the controls of Cape May Seashore Lines Budd RDC M-407 during the second Cape May Fur Meet in 2001.</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
[[LionKingCMSL]] at the controls of Cape May Seashore Lines Budd RDC M-407 during the second [[Cape May Fur Meet]] in 2001.<br />
== Licensing: ==<br />
{{Cc-by-3.0}}</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:31:55Z<p>SturmovikDragon: </p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:CMSL-FF6.jpg|right|Lion King at the controls of M-407 during the second CMFM]]<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train reached Cape May on its last fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:27:04Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 2001 chartered Budd RDC #M-407 was beset by brake problems caused by improperly rated fuses in the air compressor repeatedly burning out. The train reached Cape May on its last fuse. LionKing planned to operate the train in his fursuit, but was unable due to time constraints and possibly [[wikipedia:Federal Railroad Administration|FRA]] regulations. <br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
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[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 300 freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:13:08Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the train ride was again canceled because of 200+ freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe. <ref>Lion King's Blog</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:08:42Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the meet was again canceled because of 200+ freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe. <ref>Lion King's Blog</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
[[de:Cape May Fur Meet]]</div>SturmovikDragon//en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cape_May_Fur_MeetCape May Fur Meet2009-05-31T03:08:23Z<p>SturmovikDragon: /* History */</p>
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<div>[[Image:CapeMayFurMeet.png|right|Cape May Fur Meet]]<br />
The '''Cape May Fur Meet''' is a gathering of furs on the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Memorial Day|Memorial Day]] in the county of [[Wikipedia:Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May, New Jersey]].<br />
<br />
The CMFM was started when [[LionkingCMSL]] offered furs rides on the [http://www.buenavistatownship.org/cape_may_seashore_lines.htm Cape May Seashore Lines] (CMSL) when he heard about AC2000. However, being in South Jersey, LK thought AC meant Atlantic City, and did not find out until later that it was [[AnthroCon]] and it was held in Valley Forge, PA, that year. So, to make good on his promise he started CMFM.<br />
<br />
The thing that makes CMFM unique in the furry con/meet/fest scheme of things is that it uses a chartered train as part of the meet itself, operated by furries who happen to be CMSL employees.<br />
<br />
A typical meet schedule includes a train ride from [[Wikipedia:Cape May Court House, New Jersey|Cape May Courthouse]] to [[Wikipedia:Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]] with the stops at the [[Wikipedia:Cape May County Park & Zoo|Cape May County Zoo]] and Cold Spring, followed by a dinner and free exploration of Cape May, and a train ride back. The second day of the meet consists of the train ride to Cold Spring, a school bus ride to the resort town of [[Wikipedia:Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], free exploration of its boardwalk and bus and train to get back.<br />
<br />
CMFM is held on the last weekend before the official opening of the tourist season in Cape May and Wildwood, so the furries manage to beat the crowds. The most recent meet was May 16th, 2009<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/16410.html We Can Haz Furmeet!] - [[Smrgol]], {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} (29 Apr 2009)</ref>, with 14 attendees.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
In 2004, 73 furs attended CMFM the last time that the train was able to operate for the entirety of the route.<br />
<br />
In 2005, the train could not go to Cape May because of renovations on the Canal Bridge, and CMFM replaced that part of the ride with a bus.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/10338.html CMFM 2005 meet report] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and his parents were invited as guests.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/20876.html Cape May Furmeet -- fun in the sunburn!]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (22 May 2005)</ref><br />
<br />
In 2006, CMFM was cancelled because the bridge was still out of commission for renovations.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/11745.html CMFM 2006 is cancelled, ...] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2007, CMFM had to rely completely on bus rides instead of trains at the last minute because the tracks had been washed out by storms.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/13298.html Update on CMFM 2007] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref> The contingency was planned ahead because of the uncertainty of the bridge's status and the schedule was unaffected.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/14562.html Enquiring Minds Want to Know] on the CMFM Livejournal</ref><br />
<br />
In 2009 the meet was again canceled because of 200+ freight cars being stored storage on the main line between Cape May CH and Tuckahoe due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_economic_crisis | Economic collapse of 2009] stranding the CMSL equipment at Tuckahoe. <ref>Lion King's Blog</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.capemayfurmeet.biz/ Cape May Fur Meet official website]<br />
* [http://community.livejournal.com/capemayfurmeet/ Cape May Fur Meet LiveJournal Community]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]][[Category:New Jersey]][[Category:2000 births]]<br />
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