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Ty the Saber

2026-08-14T18:18:45Z

TyTheSaber: /* Convention attendance */

[[File:TyTheSaber-v1.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|225px|Ty the Saber (version 1)]]
'''Ty the Saber''' (also stylized as '''TyTheSaber'''), or just '''Ty''' (born in 1982 in [[W:Long Island, New York|Long Island, New York]], USA; He/Him), is a [[graymuzzle]] [[fursuiter]] and [[W:Information Technology|IT]] expert who still lives in Long Island, New York with his [[mate]], [[Warszawa|Warzy Raptor]].

== Fandom Involvement ==
Ty has known about the [[furry fandom]] and its [[art|art community]] since 2000. He started dating [[Warszawa]] in 2017, when they fully introduced him to the [[fandom ]]by inviting him to a local [[furmeet]]. There, he learned about the fandom's love and acceptance.

Since then, Ty has frequently attended [[Meet|local events]] and [[convention]]s and is mostly active on [[Twitter|X]] and [[Telegram]].

=== Fursona ===
Ty didn't have a fursona and decided to check around for a [[fursuit]] to more fully experience the [[fandom]]. He discovered '''Ty''', a black [[smilodon|saber-toothed cat]] with electric blue striping and a mohawk [[suit]] who was for sale and fell in love with it, figuring it matched his personality and complemented Warzy's [[Raptor]] [[sona]] (even though they are of different eras). No discoverable online [[art]] or accounts were tied to Ty then.

Ty doesn't have a backstory, but he is playful, funny, and loving.

=== Fursuit ===
[[File:TyTheSaber-v2.png|200px|right|thumb|225px|Ty the Saber (version 2)]]
Ty adopted his fursuit (with rights) from [[Dusky the Husky]] on September 15, 2018. He was initially a [[partial]] ([[head]], arms, sleeves, [[paw]]s, and nub [[tail]]) and came with a [[reference sheet]] and [[badge]]s. This is the most common suit worn by Ty.

A new fursuit head, Ty 2.0, was delivered on September 26, 2021, by ''[[Mango Wolf Works]]'' using a [[DreamVision]] base. It is styled in a more realistic look.

A third fursuit head, made of leather in the form of a [[pup hood]] was created by ''[https://www.etsy.com/shop/PandCCreationsMI P&C Creations]''. It has suede black fur, whiskers, and a blue leather mohawk with small fangs. Ty refers to this one as 'Pup Ty' even though it is styled as a saber-tooth cat.

=== Convention attendance ===
* [[Anthro New England]] - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
* [[Anthrocon]] - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
* [[Eufuria (US)|Eufuria]] - 2026
* [[Furcationland]] - 2025
* [[Furgeddaboutit]] - 2025
* [[Furpocalypse]] - 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025
* [[Furrydelphia]] - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] - 2024
* [[Megaplex]] - 2024
* [[I-CON]] - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
* [[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ|OMGWTFBBQ]] - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

== Trivia ==

Ty loves [[video game]]s, hiking, firefighting, and IT work.

==External links==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/TyTheSaber/ Ty the Saber] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://twitter.com/TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tythesaber.bsky.social Ty the Saber] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://discordapp.com/users/690186388087242797 Ty the Saber] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/tythesaber/ Ty the Saber] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://meow.social/@TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_fc679118-0ae0-4be8-8048-e99af56a52fb Ty the Saber] on [[VRChat]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaNV2FIb9lsfGVC9QTHi-g Ty the Saber] on [[YouTube]]

{{person-stub}}

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Smilodon characters]]
[[Category:New York]]
[[Category:1982 births]]

Long Island Furs

2026-03-20T18:45:54Z

TyTheSaber: Redirecting new users to the new LIFurs.org page

[[File:Lifurs logo.jpg|right|Long Island Furs de facto Logo]]
The '''Long Island Furs''' is a [[W:social group|social group]] based on [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]], USA.

== History ==

The group was founded in the summer of 2006 and mainly comprises [[furries]] that live in [[Suffolk]] and [[Nassau County]], but may include those in [[W:New York City|New York City]] and honorary members. Using [[Telegram]] membership as a metric, the group comprises around 340 members. The group is casual and doesn't have an official register.

The group was initially started as a weekly [[W:Diner|diner runs]] by the [[Umgotts Studios]] crew, including [[The Kemeeleon]], [[Mitsu]], [[Amadeus]], [[Lunamor]], and their friends, [[Joe Meyer]], [[Thilus]], and the ''Fur Keep'' crew ([[Gushi]], [[Michelle Latta]], and others).

Other than that, the only furry activity on the island were occasional [[Eric Kern]]'s [[furmeet]]s and the annual [[furry track ]]at [[I-CON]] until [[Nekonaru Letao]] initiated the [[Long Island Furs LiveJournal community]], officially organizing the group and having their first meetup at [[Nekonaru Letao|Nekonaru]]'s [[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ|OMGWTFBBQ]] in August of 2006, which continues to this day.

In addition to the BBQ, the group also frequently has bowling meets, public [[suit]]ing, [[game nights]], and [[house parties]]. Earlier, meets were coordinated over [[li-furs.org]], maintained by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]], but has migrated to the Telegram group.

== Members ==
''These lists are incomplete due to the nature of the group''

=== Active ===
{|
|valign="top"|
*[[Acara]]
*[[Adal]]
*'''Amadeus'''
*[[Amethyst Star]]
*[[Aros Luther]]
*[[Breeze]]
*[[Brycecakes]]
*[[BioToxicFox]]
*[[Bolt Wolf]]
*[[Bolt the Wagon]]
*[[Cassiopeia]]
*[[Calyx]]
*[[CK]]
*[[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]]
*[[Draganta]]
*[[Dragonfire]]
*[[Fenris (Folf)]]
*[[Flykat]]
*[[Frio]]
*[[Gadas]]
*[[Hachi]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Herr Schakal]]
*[[Jo]]
*'''Joe Meyer'''
*[[JohnnySkunk]]
*[[Kinto]]
*[[KiraWolfess]]
*[[LadyMage]]
*[[Lapris]]
*[[Larry the Tiger]]
*[[Liru]]
*[[Luna C. Tsukario]]
*[[Lupino]]
*[[Lykaios Wolfe]]
*[[Mahigan]]
*'''Mango'''
*[[Melvis Barksy]]
*[[Merle]]
*'''Mitsu'''
*[[Mitsuki]]
*[[Nalyd FauxPaus]]
*[[Nerodae]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Pistachio]]
*[[PixyVixy]]
*[[Phinnay]]
*[[Quu]]
*[[Radec]]
*[[Roobit]]
*[[Riley (Long Island)|Riley]]
*[[Ritt]]
*[[Saphy]]
*[[Schulo]]
*[[Schizo]]
*[[Scitters]]
*[[SciuCaro|SciuCaro/Skwirl]]
*[[ScullyRaptor]]
*[[Seeth]]
*[[Silver wolf 398]]
*[[SolarFox]]
*[[Stevehusky]]
*[[Sundavar]]
*[[TristenCaracal]]
*'''Teracat'''
|valign="top"|
*[[The Kemeeleon]]
*[[TonyMoonhowler]]
*[[Tsuki]]
*[[Ty the Saber]]
*[[Val]]
*[[VC]]
*[[VinVulpis]]
*[[Warszawa]]
*[[Woger Dog]]
*[[Wolx]]
*[[Xeon]]
|}

=== Honorary/former ===
{|
|valign="top"|
*[[Armaetus]]
*[[Bayta]]
*[[Caliosidhe]]
*[[Chilly]]
*[[Cross Hyparu]]
*[[Cubsy]]
*[[Darkpaw Camui]]
*[[Dyne]]
*'''Eric Kern'''
*[[Fossil]]
*[[Fruitcake]]
*'''Gushi'''
*[[Ifritx]]
*[[Jake Bluepaw]]
*[[JBadger]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Jorem]]
*[[Jokond Sarnase]]
*'''Lunamor'''
*[[Kes]]
*[[Marie the Fox]]
*[[Myka]]
*[[Norby]]
*[[Pup Cooper]]
*[[Skylar Siviriko]]
*[[Thilus]]
*'''Toby''' ('''GLDM''')
*[[Sharkie]]
*[[Snowhusky]]
*[[Specter]]
*[[Stray (person)|Stray]]
|valign="top"|
*[[ToolFox]]
*[[Xerxes Qados]]
*[[Xerxes Wolf]]
|}

== External links ==

* '''[https://lifurs.org LIFurs.org]''' (Hosts rules and a link to join the [[Telegram]] chats)
* [http://longislandfurs.org/ Longislandfurs.org] - Long Island Furs' official website (offline as 2018, [http://web.archive.org/web/20180509082559/https://www.longislandfurs.org/ retrieved via the [[W:Wayback Machine|Internet Wayback Machine]]])
* [http://www.li-furs.com/ LI-furs.com] - Long Island Furs' index website (mostly abandoned)
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/li-furs Long Island Furs] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/lifurs Long Island Furs] on [[X (social media)|X]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/325882604169119/ Long Island Furs] on [[Facebook]]

[[Category:Regional groups]]
[[Category:LiveJournal communities]]
[[Category:Long Island]]
[[Category:2006 births]]

Long Island Furs

2025-08-25T13:45:34Z

TyTheSaber: /* External links */ Revert - prospective LIFurs should go through the welcome lobby before getting the card link

[[File:Lifurs logo.jpg|right|Long Island Furs de facto Logo]]
The '''Long Island Furs''' is a [[W:social group|social group]] based on [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]], USA.

== History ==

The group was founded in the summer of 2006 and mainly comprises [[furries]] that live in [[Suffolk]] and [[Nassau County]], but may include those in [[W:New York City|New York City]] and honorary members. Using [[Telegram]] membership as a metric, the group comprises around 340 members. The group is casual and doesn't have an official register.

The group was initially started as a weekly [[W:Diner|diner runs]] by the [[Umgotts Studios]] crew, including [[The Kemeeleon]], [[Mitsu]], [[Amadeus]], [[Lunamor]], and their friends, [[Joe Meyer]], [[Thilus]], and the ''Fur Keep'' crew ([[Gushi]], [[Michelle Latta]], and others).

Other than that, the only furry activity on the island were occasional [[Eric Kern]]'s [[furmeet]]s and the annual [[furry track ]]at [[I-CON]] until [[Nekonaru Letao]] initiated the [[Long Island Furs LiveJournal community]], officially organizing the group and having their first meetup at [[Nekonaru Letao|Nekonaru]]'s [[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ|OMGWTFBBQ]] in August of 2006, which continues to this day.

In addition to the BBQ, the group also frequently has bowling meets, public [[suit]]ing, [[game nights]], and [[house parties]]. Earlier, meets were coordinated over [[li-furs.org]], maintained by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]], but has migrated to the Telegram group.

== Members ==
''These lists are incomplete due to the nature of the group''

=== Active ===
{|
|valign="top"|
*[[Acara]]
*[[Adal]]
*'''Amadeus'''
*[[Amethyst Star]]
*[[Armaetus]]
*[[Aros Luther]]
*[[Breeze]]
*[[Brycecakes]]
*[[BioToxicFox]]
*[[Bolt Wolf]]
*[[Bolt the Wagon]]
*[[Cassiopeia]]
*[[Calyx]]
*[[CK]]
*[[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]]
*[[Draganta]]
*[[Dragonfire]]
*[[Fenris (Folf)]]
*[[Flykat]]
*[[Frio]]
*[[Gadas]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Hachi]]
*[[Herr Schakal]]
*[[Jo]]
*'''Joe Meyer'''
*[[JohnnySkunk]]
*[[Kinto]]
*[[KiraWolfess]]
*[[LadyMage]]
*[[Lapris]]
*[[Larry the Tiger]]
*[[Liru]]
*[[Luna C. Tsukario]]
*[[Lupino]]
*[[Lykaios Wolfe]]
*[[Mahigan]]
*'''Mango'''
*[[Melvis Barksy]]
*[[Merle]]
*'''Mitsu'''
*[[Mitsuki]]
*[[Nalyd FauxPaus]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Nerodae]]
*[[Pistachio]]
*[[PixyVixy]]
*[[Phinnay]]
*[[Quu]]
*[[Radec]]
*[[Roobit]]
*[[Riley (Long Island)|Riley]]
*[[Ritt]]
*[[Saphy]]
*[[Schulo]]
*[[Schizo]]
*[[Scitters]]
*[[SciuCaro|SciuCaro/Skwirl]]
*[[ScullyRaptor]]
*[[Seeth]]
*[[Silver wolf 398]]
*[[SolarFox]]
*[[Stevehusky]]
*[[Sundavar]]
*[[TristenCaracal]]
|valign="top"|
*'''Teracat'''
*[[The Kemeeleon]]
*[[TonyMoonhowler]]
*[[Tsuki]]
*[[Ty the Saber]]
*[[Val]]
*[[VC]]
*[[VinVulpis]]
*[[Warszawa]]
*[[Woger Dog]]
*[[Wolx]]
*[[Xeon]]
|}

=== Honorary/former ===
{|
|valign="top"|
*[[Bayta]]
*[[Caliosidhe]]
*[[Chilly]]
*[[Cross Hyparu]]
*[[Cubsy]]
*[[Darkpaw Camui]]
*[[Dyne]]
*'''Eric Kern'''
*[[Fossil]]
*[[Fruitcake]]
*'''Gushi'''
*[[Ifritx]]
*[[Jake Bluepaw]]
*[[JBadger]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Jorem]]
*[[Jokond Sarnase]]
*'''Lunamor'''
*[[Kes]]
*[[Marie the Fox]]
*[[Myka]]
*[[Norby]]
*[[Pup Cooper]]
*[[Skylar Siviriko]]
*[[Thilus]]
*'''Toby''' ('''GLDM''')
*[[Sharkie]]
*[[Snowhusky]]
*[[Specter]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Stray (person)|Stray]]
*[[ToolFox]]
*[[Xerxes Qados]]
*[[Xerxes Wolf]]
|}

== External links ==

* '''[https://t.me/+WQneCwkE_0L9j14u Long Island Furs' Welcome Lobby] on [[Telegram]]''' (used to join chats)
* [http://longislandfurs.org/ Longislandfurs.org] - Long Island Furs' official website (offline as 2018, [http://web.archive.org/web/20180509082559/https://www.longislandfurs.org/ retrieved via the [[W:Wayback Machine|Internet Wayback Machine]]])
* [http://www.li-furs.com/ LI-furs.com] - Long Island Furs' index website (mostly abandoned)
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/li-furs Long Island Furs] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/lifurs Long Island Furs] on [[X (social media)|X]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/325882604169119/ Long Island Furs] on [[Facebook]]

[[Category:Regional groups]]
[[Category:LiveJournal communities]]
[[Category:Long Island]]
[[Category:2006 births]]

LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ

2025-07-28T15:47:09Z

TyTheSaber: /* History */

[[File:omgwtfbbq-2019.jpg|right|200px|thumb|14th annual LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ attendee badge. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-dealer.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A dealer table at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2019-fursuiters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fursuiters at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2019. Photo by Warszawa]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-car-show.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mini-car show at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:LiFursOMGWTFBBQ-2024.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Group photo at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2024. Photo by Dakota]]
'''LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!''', or '''OMGWTFBBQ!'''/'''OMGWTFBBQ''', is an annual [[W:BBQ|BBQ]] [[furmeet|meetup]] hosted by the [[Long Island Furs]].

== Overview ==

OMGWTFBBQ has become the largest and longest-running [[furry gathering]] in [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]], USA.

The BBQ traditionally takes place throughout a two-day weekend at a picnic area of one of the New York State parks on [[W:Long Island|Long Island]]. It is a free event (except for the park's Vehicle Use Fee) filled with food, [[fursuiting]], games, and visits to the beach and boardwalk. Attendees are urged to join the [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]] group (accessible through the [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]) for more information, event schedule, and to estimate attendance for logistics.

While the park is closed from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, local furry community sometimes organizes smaller off-site events such as [[room parties]], house parties, or outdoors camping.

== History ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of events
|-
! # !! Year !! Date !! Location !! Attendence !! Host(s) !! Notes
|-
| 1 || 2006 || Aug 28 || [[Nekonaru Letao]]'s house || 17 || Nekonaru Letao || Initial OMGWTFBBQ hosted by
|-
| 2 || 2007 || July 28 || [[W:Eisenhower Park|Eisenhower Park]] || || [[Warszawa]] ||
|-
| 3 || 2008 || July 12 || [[W:Sunken Meadow State Park|Sunken Meadow State Park]] || || Warszawa ||
|-
| 4 || 2009 || Aug 22-23 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]] and Warszawa || There was also an "OMGWTFBBQ Pre-Emptive Strike" on June 6, 2009 with Warszawa.
|-
| 5 || 2010 || Aug 7-8 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in [[W:Brentwood, New York|Brentwood]].
|-
| 6 || 2011 || Aug 6, 28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in Brentwood.
|-
| 7 || 2012 || July 21-22 || Sunken Meadow State Park || ~50 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at the Residence Inn by Marriott in [[W:Hauppauge, New York|Hauppauge]].
|-
| 8 || 2013 || Aug 10-11 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 9 || 2014 || Aug 2-3 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 10 || 2015 || Aug 22-23 || Sunken Meadow State Park || 82 || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 11 || 2016 || Aug 27-28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >90 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative fabric lunch bags with "In Memory of [[JBadger]]" printed on them
|-
| 12 || 2017 || Aug 12-13 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >96 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It featured an impromptu fursuiter competition requested and judged by the [[W:Park Police|Park Police]]. Attendees received commemorative [[W:beer stein|beer stein]]s provided by [[Val]] and [[AmmyStar]]
|-
| 13 || 2018 || Aug 25-26 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >96 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative T-shirts provided by Val and AmmyStar
|-
| 14 || 2019 || July 27-28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || 94 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative backpacks provided by Val and AmmyStar
|-
| || 2020 || || || || || Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 pandemic]]
|-
| || 2021 || || || || || Cancelled again due to COVID-19
|-
| 15 || 2022 || Aug 13-14 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >108 || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 16 || 2023 || July 29-30 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >120|| Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 17 || 2024 || July 27-28 || [[W:Heckscher State Park|Heckscher State Park]] || 152 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included overnight outdoor camping, car show, and DJ Set
|-
| 18 || 2025 || July 26-27 || Heckscher State Park || 190 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included overnight outdoor camping, car show, DJ Set (with 8 guests), and professional badges
|}

== External links ==

* [https://omgwtfbbqli.carrd.co LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!] on [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]

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2025-07-02T19:41:39Z

TyTheSaber: Removed "May Return" - I-CON isn't planning on doing a con in the foreseeable future

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LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ

2025-07-02T19:40:07Z

TyTheSaber: added 2024 image for modern group size

[[File:omgwtfbbq-2019.jpg|right|200px|thumb|14th annual LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ attendee badge. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-dealer.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A dealer table at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2019-fursuiters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fursuiters at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2019. Photo by Warszawa]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-car-show.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mini-car show at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:LiFursOMGWTFBBQ-2024.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Group photo at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2024. Photo by Dakota]]
'''LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!''', or '''OMGWTFBBQ!'''/'''OMGWTFBBQ''', is an annual [[W:BBQ|BBQ]] [[furmeet|meetup]] hosted by the [[Long Island Furs]].

== Overview ==

OMGWTFBBQ has become the largest and longest-running [[furry gathering]] in [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]], USA.

The BBQ traditionally takes place throughout a two-day weekend at a picnic area of one of the New York State parks on [[W:Long Island|Long Island]]. It is a free event (except for the park's Vehicle Use Fee) filled with food, [[fursuiting]], games, and visits to the beach and boardwalk. Attendees are urged to join the [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]] group (accessible through the [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]) for more information, event schedule, and to estimate attendance for logistics.

While the park is closed from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, local furry community sometimes organizes smaller off-site events such as [[room parties]], house parties, or outdoors camping.

== History ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of events
|-
! Year !! Date !! Location !! Attendence !! Host(s) !! Notes
|-
| 2006 || Aug 28 || [[Nekonaru Letao]]'s house || 17 || Nekonaru Letao || Initial OMGWTFBBQ hosted by
|-
| 2007 || July 28 || [[W:Eisenhower Park|Eisenhower Park]] || || [[Warszawa]] ||
|-
| 2008 || July 12 || [[W:Sunken Meadow State Park|Sunken Meadow State Park]] || || Warszawa ||
|-
| 2009 || Aug 22-23 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]] and Warszawa || There was also an "OMGWTFBBQ Pre-Emptive Strike" on June 6, 2009 with Warszawa.
|-
| 2010 || Aug 7-8 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in [[W:Brentwood, New York|Brentwood]].
|-
| 2011 || Aug 6, 28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in Brentwood.
|-
| 2012 || July 21-22 || Sunken Meadow State Park || ~50 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included a late-night room party at the Residence Inn by Marriott in [[W:Hauppauge, New York|Hauppauge]].
|-
| 2013 || Aug 10-11 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 2014 || Aug 2-3 || Sunken Meadow State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 2015 || Aug 22-23 || Sunken Meadow State Park || 82 || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 2016 || Aug 27-28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >90 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative fabric lunch bags with "In Memory of [[JBadger]]" printed on them
|-
| 2017 || Aug 12-13 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >96 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It featured an impromptu fursuiter competition requested and judged by the [[W:Park Police|Park Police]]. Attendees received commemorative [[W:beer stein|beer stein]]s provided by [[Val]] and [[AmmyStar]]
|-
| 2018 || Aug 25-26 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >96 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative T-shirts provided by Val and AmmyStar
|-
| 2019 || July 27-28 || Sunken Meadow State Park || 94 || Cubbi and Warszawa || Attendees received commemorative backpacks provided by Val and AmmyStar
|-
| 2020 || || || || || Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 pandemic]]
|-
| 2021 || || || || || Cancelled again due to COVID-19
|-
| 2022 || Aug 13-14 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >108 || Cubbi and Warszawa ||
|-
| 2023 || July 29-30 || Sunken Meadow State Park || >120|| Cubbi and Warszawa ||
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| 2024 || July 27-28 || [[W:Heckscher State Park|Heckscher Park]] || 152 || Cubbi and Warszawa || It included overnight outdoor camping, car show, and DJ Set.
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| 2025 || || Heckscher State Park || || Cubbi and Warszawa || It is planned to happen in the summer
|}

== External links ==

* [https://omgwtfbbqli.carrd.co LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!] on [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]

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File:LiFursOMGWTFBBQ-2024.jpg

2025-07-02T19:34:40Z

TyTheSaber: Official photo of the LiFurs 2024 OMGWTFBBQ - photo taken by Indigo The Dragon

== Summary ==
Official photo of the LiFurs 2024 OMGWTFBBQ - photo taken by Indigo The Dragon
== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-sa-4.0-and-GFDL}}

Ty the Saber

2025-07-02T17:46:03Z

TyTheSaber: Added pup Ty and image of Ty 2.0

[[File:TyTheSaber-v1.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|225px|Ty the Saber (version 1)]]
'''Ty the Saber''' (also stylized as '''TyTheSaber'''), or just '''Ty''' (born in 1982 in [[W:Long Island, New York|Long Island, New York]], USA; He/Him), is a [[graymuzzle]] [[fursuiter]] and [[W:Information Technology|IT]] expert who still lives in Long Island, New York with his [[mate]], [[Warszawa|Warzy Raptor]].

== Fandom Involvement ==
Ty has known about the [[furry fandom]] and its [[art|art community]] since 2000. He started dating [[Warszawa]] in 2017, when they fully introduced him to the [[fandom ]]by inviting him to a local [[furmeet]]. There, he learned about the fandom's love and acceptance.

Since then, Ty has frequently attended [[Meet|local events]] and [[convention]]s and is mostly active on [[Twitter|X]] and [[Telegram]].

=== Fursona ===
Ty didn't have a fursona and decided to check around for a [[fursuit]] to more fully experience the [[fandom]]. He discovered '''Ty''', a black [[smilodon|saber-toothed cat]] with electric blue striping and a mohawk [[suit]] who was for sale and fell in love with it, figuring it matched his personality and complemented Warzy's [[Raptor]] [[sona]] (even though they are of different eras). No discoverable online [[art]] or accounts were tied to Ty then.

Ty doesn't have a backstory, but he is playful, funny, and loving.

=== Fursuit ===
[[File:TyTheSaber-v2.png|200px|right|thumb|225px|Ty the Saber (version 2)]]
Ty adopted his fursuit (with rights) from [[Dusky the Husky]] on September 15, 2018. He was initially a [[partial]] ([[head]], arms, sleeves, [[paw]]s, and nub [[tail]]) and came with a [[reference sheet]] and [[badge]]s. This is the most common suit worn by Ty.

A new fursuit head, Ty 2.0, was delivered on September 26, 2021, by ''[[Mango Wolf Works]]'' using a [[DreamVision]] base. It is styled in a more realistic look.

A third fursuit head, made of leather in the form of a [[pup hood]] was created by ''[https://www.etsy.com/shop/PandCCreationsMI P&C Creations]''. It has suede black fur, whiskers, and a blue leather mohawk with small fangs. Ty refers to this one as 'Pup Ty' even though it is styled as a saber-tooth cat.

=== Convention attendance ===
* [[Anthro New England]] - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
* [[Anthrocon]] - 2022, 2023, 2024
* [[Furcationland]] - 2025
* [[Furgeddaboutit]] - 2025
* [[Furpocalypse]] - 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
* [[Furrydelphia]] - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] - 2024
* [[Megaplex]] - 2024
* [[I-CON]] - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
* [[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ|OMGWTFBBQ]] - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

== Trivia ==

Ty loves [[video game]]s, hiking, firefighting, and IT work.

==External links==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/TyTheSaber/ Ty the Saber] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://twitter.com/TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tythesaber.bsky.social Ty the Saber] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://discordapp.com/users/690186388087242797 Ty the Saber] on [[Discord]]
* [https://t.me/TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/tythesaber/ Ty the Saber] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://meow.social/@TyTheSaber Ty the Saber] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_fc679118-0ae0-4be8-8048-e99af56a52fb Ty the Saber] on [[VRChat]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaNV2FIb9lsfGVC9QTHi-g Ty the Saber] on [[YouTube]]

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File:TyTheSaber-v2.png

2025-07-02T17:33:59Z

TyTheSaber: Ty the Saber's second fursuit. Image taken by himself.

== Summary ==
Ty the Saber's second fursuit. Image taken by himself.
== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-sa-4.0-and-GFDL}}

User:TyTheSaber

2025-07-02T17:27:45Z

TyTheSaber: Created page with 'See my article for information about me!'

See [[Ty the Saber|my article]] for information about me!

Eat Your Friends Day

2025-07-02T16:28:38Z

TyTheSaber: Created a stub

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'''Eat Your Friends Day''' is celebrated every April 28th. Those who celebrate usually post [[vorarephilia|vore]] messages or artwork and commonly use the tag #EatYourFriendsDay on social media platforms. [[Rudolf Wolph]] had a part in the day's creation.

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User:Ty the Saber

2025-04-10T15:44:51Z

TyTheSaber: Created page with 'Please see my article, Ty the Saber, for information about myself'

Please see my article, [[Ty the Saber]], for information about myself

Ty the Saber

2025-04-10T15:43:17Z

TyTheSaber: Added infobox and image

{{Personal-article|Ty the Saber}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Ty The Saber
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| image = [[File:TyTheSaber-v1.jpeg|200px]]
| caption = Doktor Photoshot 2/20/22
| pronouns = He/Him
| born = 1982
| birthplace = [[Wikipedia:Queens, New York|Queens, New York]]
| died =
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| residence = [[Wikipedia:Long Island, New York|Long Island, New York]]
| spouses = Warzy Raptor
| profession = [[Wikipedia:Information Technology|IT]]
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'''Ty the Saber''', also known as '''Ty''', is a [[furry]] born in 1982 and raised in [[Wikipedia:Long Island, New York|Long Island, New York]], U.S.A. His [[fursona]] is a black [[Smilodon|Saber-toothed cat]] with electric blue striping and mohawk.

==Fandom Involvement==
Ty knew about the fandom and followed the art community since 2000. He started dating [[Warszawa]] in 2017, when they brought him fully into the fandom by inviting him to a local [[furmeet]]. There, he learned about the love and acceptance of the fandom. Since then, Ty frequently attends local events and conventions and is active on Twitter.

===Fursona===
Ty didn't have a fursona and decided to check around for a fursuit to more fully experience the fandom. He discovered Ty was for sale and fell in love with the suit, figuring it match his personality and complimented Warzy's Raptor (even though they are of different Eras). He adopted him (with rights) from [[Dusky the Husky]] on September 15, 2018. He was a partial (Head, arms sleeves, paws, and nub tail) and came with a reference sheet and badges. There was no discoverable online art or accounts tied to Ty at that point.

A new fursuit head, referred to as Ty 2.0, was delivered on September 26, 2021. It was created by Mango Wolf Works on a DreamVision base, giving it a more realistic look. The original head (sometimes called v1) will still be used as an artistic choice.

Ty doesn't currently have a backstory. He is playful, funny, and very loving.

===Conventions===
Ty attended [[I-CON]] and regular attends [[Furrydelphia]], [[Furpocalypse]], [[ANE]], [[Anthrocon]] and the local [[OMGWTFBBQ]]

==Interests==
Ty loves [[video game]]s, hiking, firefighting, and works in IT.

==External links==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/TyTheSaber/ TyTheSaber] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaNV2FIb9lsfGVC9QTHi-g Ty The Saber] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://twitter.com/TyTheSaber TyTheSaber] on [[Wikipedia:Twitter|Twitter]]
* [https://meow.social/@TyTheSaber TyTheSaber@meow.social] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://tythesaber.carrd.co/ Ty The Saber]'s Carrd

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File:TyTheSaber-v1.jpeg

2025-04-10T15:09:13Z

TyTheSaber: Photo taken of Ty the Saber at a photoshoot panel by Doktor - https://gallery.doktortakes.photos/

== Summary ==
Photo taken of Ty the Saber at a photoshoot panel by Doktor - https://gallery.doktortakes.photos/
== Licensing ==
{{subst:No license from license selector|Don't know}}

LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ

2025-04-08T19:12:10Z

TyTheSaber: Removed direct telegram link due to bots and spam, minor updates and added 2025

[[File:omgwtfbbq-2019.jpg|right|200px|thumb|14th annual LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ attendee badge. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-dealer.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A dealer table at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2019-fursuiters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fursuiters at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2019. Photo by Warszawa]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-car-show.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mini-car show at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi]]
'''LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!''', or '''OMGWTFBBQ!'''/'''OMGWTFBBQ''', is an annual [[W:BBQ|BBQ]] [[furmeet|meetup]] hosted by the [[Long Island Furs]].

== Overview ==

OMGWTFBBQ has become the largest and longest-running [[furry gathering]] in [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]], USA.

The BBQ traditionally takes place throughout a two-day weekend at a picnic area of one of the New York State parks on [[W:Long Island|Long Island]]. It is a free event (except for the park's Vehicle Use Fee) filled with food, [[fursuiting]], games, and visits to the beach and boardwalk. Attendees are urged to join the [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]] group (accessible through the [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]) for more information, event schedule, and to estimate attendance for logistics.

While the park is closed from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, local furry community sometimes organizes smaller off-site events such as [[room parties]], house parties, or outdoors camping.

== History ==

* 2006 - OMGWTFBBQ was hosted by [[Nekonaru Letao]] on August 28 at his house, and had 17 attendees.
* 2007 - Event takes place in [[W:Eisenhower Park|Eisenhower Park]] on July 28.
* 2008 - The event takes place in [[W:Sunken Meadow State Park|Sunken Meadow State Park]] on July 12. It was hosted by [[Warszawa]]
* 2009 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on August 22-23. It was hosted by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]] and Warszawa. There was also an "OMGWTFBBQ Pre-Emptive Strike" on June 6, 2009 with Warszawa.
* 2010 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 7-8. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in [[W:Brentwood, New York|Brentwood]].
* 2011 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 6 and 28th. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late-night room party at Wingate by Wyndham in Brentwood.
* 2012 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on July 21-22 and has approximately 50 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late-night room party at the Residence Inn by Marriott in [[W:Hauppauge, New York|Hauppauge]].
* 2013 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 10-11. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2014 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 2-3. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2015 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 22-23 and has 82 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2016 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 27-28 and has over 90 attendees. Cubbi and Warszawa hosted it. Attendees received commemorative fabric lunch bags with "In Memory of [[JBadger]]" printed on them
* 2017 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 12-13 and has over 96 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa and featured an impromptu fursuiter competition requested and judged by the [[W:Park Police|Park Police]]. Attendees received commemorative [[W:beer stein|beer stein]]s provided by [[Val]] and [[AmmyStar]]
* 2018 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 25-26. Cubbi and Warszawa hosted it. Attendees received commemorative T-shirts provided by Val and AmmyStar
* 2019 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on July 27-28 and had 94 attendees. Cubbi and Warszawa hosted it. Attendees received commemorative backpacks provided by Val and AmmyStar
* 2020 - Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 pandemic]]
* 2021 - Cancelled again due to COVID-19
* 2022 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on August 13-14 with over 108 attendees. Cubbi and Warszawa hosted it
* 2023 - The event takes place in Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunken Meadow on July 29-30 with over 120 attendees. Cubbi and Warszawa hosted it
* 2024 - The event takes place in [[W:Heckscher State Park|Heckscher Park]] on July 27-28 with 152 attendees and included overnight outdoor camping, car show, and DJ Set.
* 2025 - The event is scheduled to take place in Heckscher State Park in Summer with overnight outdoor camping and a car show.
== External links ==

* [https://omgwtfbbqli.carrd.co LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ!] on [[W:Carrd|Carrd]]

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OMGWTFBBQ

2025-04-08T18:55:29Z

TyTheSaber: Updated location for LIFurs

'''OMGWTFBBQ''' may refer to:

* '''[[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ]]''', a [[furmeet]] [[W:BBQ|BBQ]] hosted by the [[Long Island Furs]] at [[W:Heckscher State Park|Heckscher State Park]] in [[W:Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], [[W:New York (state)|New York]], USA
* '''[[NSFurs OMGWTFBBQ]]''', a furmeet BBQ hosted by the [[Atlantic Furries]] at [[W::York_Redoubt|York Redoubt park]] in [[W:Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada

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Nido Flow

2023-11-27T15:20:23Z

TyTheSaber: Redirected page to Odin Wolf

#REDIRECT [[Odin Wolf]]

Polybun

2023-07-27T18:35:05Z

TyTheSaber: /* Controversy */

'''Polybun''', also known as '''Polyhead''' (real name: '''Benjamin Jeffrey Smith''' or just '''Ben Smith''', born November 28, 1978<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030802160405/http://polyhead.net/Polyhead.html Polybunny's profile] om [https://web.archive.org/web/20030802160405/http://polyhead.net/ Polyhead.net]. Retrieved February 22.2022.</ref> in [[W:Concord, Massachusetts |Concord, Massachusetts]], USA), is a [[furry fan]] from [[W:Portland, Oregon|Portland, Oregon]].

== Biography ==

Polybun is a muscle car enthusiast and has had some ties with [[W:alt-right|alt-right]] groups.{{cn}}

== Fandom involvement ==

Polybun was one of the original founders of the initial [[babyfur (IRC)|#babyfur]] [[IRC]] channel on [[Furnet]] (which is not to be confused with the established [[furry fandom]]'s [[babyfur]]s, the IRC channel [[babyfurs (IRC)|#babyfurs]], nor the current #babyfur IRC channel).<ref>[https://twitter.com/Drakedasheep/status/1496160132283211778 ''Polybun was one of the original founders of the #babyfur IRC channel on furnet.''] post by [[Drakedasheep]] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved February 22, 2022.</ref>

=== Fursona ===

Polybun's [[fursona]] is a small [[male]] [[bunny]].

== Controversy ==

On February 22, 2022, it was reported that Polybun was the main suspect<ref name="Heavy20220222">[https://heavy.com/news/benjamin-jeffrey-smith-polybun/ ''Benjamin Jeffrey Smith AKA Polybun: Accused Portland Mass Shooter''] article on [https://heavy.com/ Heavy]. Retrieved February 22, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/21/alleged-killer-in-normandale-park-protest-shooting-identified-as-benjamin-smith/ ''Alleged killer in Normandale Park protest shooting identified as Benjamin Smith''] article on the [https://www.opb.org/ OPB]. Retrieved February 22, 2022.</ref> in the [[w:Normandale Park shooting|Normandale Park shooting]] that took place on February 19 at a [[W:Black Lives Matter|Black Lives Matter]] vigil for [[W:Killing of Amir Locke|Amir Locke]], a black man who was killed by police in [[W:Minnesota|Minnesota]] earlier that month.

The shooting incident killed volunteer '''Brandy "June" Knightly''', a 60-year-old white woman,<ref>[https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2022/02/victim-of-deadly-shooting-at-normandale-park-identified-witness-said-shooter-fired-immediately-on-unarmed-group.html ''Victim of deadly shooting at Normandale Park identified; witness says shooter fired 'immediately' on unarmed group''] article on [[W:The Oregonian|The Oregonian]]. Retrieved February 22, 2022.</ref> with one of the surviving victims being struck in the neck and paralyzed, another one struck in the abdomen, and the last two being treated at a local hospital and discharged. Polybun himself was shot in the hip by a member of the targeted crowd and hospitalized.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/27/portland-shooting-extremism-america-predictable '''Completely predictable': the Portland shooting and fears of escalating extremism in America''] article on [[W:The Guardian|The Guardian]]. Retrieved February 27, 2022.</ref>

The [https://www.mcda.us Multnomah County District Attorney's Office] formally identified Smith and charged him later that day with one count of [https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_163.115 second degree murder], four counts of [[W:attempted first degree murder with a firearm|attempted first degree murder with a firearm]], and four counts of [[w:assault with a firearm|assault with a firearm]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=402187 |title=Normandale Park Shooting Victim Identified |work=Portland Police Bureau |date=2022-02-22 |access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/22/suspected-portland-normandale-park-shooter-charged-with-murder/ |title=Multnomah County prosecutor charges suspected park shooter with murder |first=Conrad |last=Wilson |first2=Ryan |last2=Haas |work=[[w:Oregon Public Broadcasting|Oregon Public Broadcasting]] |date=2022-02-22 |access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref>. He has since pled guilty to these charges,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2023/03/gunman-in-mass-shooting-at-portland-protest-pleads-guilty-to-murder.html |title=Gunman in mass shooting at Portland protest pleads guilty to murder |first=Zane |last=Sparling |work=[[w:Oregon Live|Oregon Live]] |date=2023-03-08 |access-date=2023-04-18}}</ref> and has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 55 years served.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2023/04/normandale-park-gunman-sentenced-to-life-for-mass-shooting-targeting-portland-activists.html |title=Normandale Park gunman sentenced to life in prison for mass shooting targeting Portland activists |first=Zane |last=Sparling |work=[[w:Oregon Live|Oregon Live]] |date=2023-04-18 |access-date=2023-04-18}}</ref>

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[Knives0011]] ('''Daniel Perry''')

== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030802160405/http://polyhead.net/Polyhead.html Polyhead.net] - Polybunny's official website (retrieved via the [[W:Wayback Machine|Internet Wayback Machine]])
* [https://telegram.im/@polyhead Polyhead] on [[W:Telegram|Telegram]]
* [https://polyhead.livejournal.com Polyhead] on [[Livejournal]]
* [https://www.reddit.com/user/Polybun/ Polybun] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqOWg53u5rMNzLapTdA8kA Polybun] on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/furry-community-portland-shooter-1311620/ '''He Slipped My Radar, and I'm F–ked Up About It': Furries Speak Out About Alleged Portland Shooter''] article on [[W:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]]
* [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/27/portland-shooting-extremism-america-predictable '''Completely predictable': the Portland shooting and fears of escalating extremism in America''] article on [[W:The Guardian|The Guardian]]

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LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ

2023-07-27T18:24:28Z

TyTheSaber: /* History */ Added 2023

[[File:omgwtfbbq-2019.jpg|right|200px|thumb|14th annual LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ attendee badge. Photo by [[Cubbi (person)]].]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-dealer.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A dealer table at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi.]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2019-fursuiters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fursuiters at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2019. Photo by [[Warszawa]].]]
[[File:Omgwtfbbq-2018-car-show.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mini-car show at LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ 2018. Photo by Cubbi.]]

The LIFurs '''OMGWTFBBQ''' is an annual [[W:BBQ|BBQ]] [[furmeet|meetup]] hosted by the [[Long Island Furs]], which has become the largest and longest-running [[furry]] gathering in [[W:Long Island|Long Island, New York]].

The BBQ traditionally takes place over the course of a two day weekend at the picnic area of [[W:Sunken Meadow State Park|Sunken Meadow State Park]], centrally located on the north shore of [[W:Long Island|Long Island]]. It is a free event (except for the park's Vehicle Use Fee) filled with food, [[fursuiting]], games, and visits to the beach and boardwalk. Attendees are urged to join the [[w:Telegram (software)|Telegram]] group for more information and to estimate attendance for logistics.

On some years, the time between park close on the Saturday and park open on the Sunday included nearby hotel [[room parties]] and other additional local events.

== History ==
* 2006: OMGWTFBBQ was hosted by [[Nekonaru Letao]] on August 28 at his house and had 17 attendees
* 2007: OMGWTFBBQ took place in [[W:Eisenhower Park|Eisenhower Park]] on July 28.
* 2008: OMGWTFBBQ took place in [[W:Sunken Meadow State Park|Sunken Meadow]] on July 12. It was hosted by [[Warszawa]]
* 2009: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 22-23. It was hosted by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubi]] and Warszawa. There was also OMGWTFBBQ Pre-Emptive Strike on 6/6/2009 with Warszawa.
* 2010: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 7-8. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late night room party at the nearby hotel
* 2011: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 6 and 28th. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late night room party at the nearby hotel
* 2012: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on July 21-22 and had approximately 50 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa, and included a late night room party at the nearby hotel
* 2013: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 10-11. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2014: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 2-3. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2015: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 22-23 and had 82 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa
* 2016: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 27-28 and had over 90 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa. Attendees received commemorative fabric lunch bags with "In Memory of JBadger" printed on them
* 2017: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 12-13 and had over 96 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa and featured an impromptu fursuiter competition requested and judged by Park Police. Attendees received commemorative beer steins provided by [[Val]] and [[AmmyStar]]
* 2018: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 25-26. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa. Attendees received commemorative T-shirts provided by Val and AmmyStar
* 2019: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on July 27-28 and had 94 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa. Attendees received commemorative backpacks provided by Val and AmmyStar
* 2020: OMGWTFBBQ did not take place due to [[COVID-19]]
* 2021: OMGWTFBBQ did not take place due to COVID-19
* 2022: OMGWTFBBQ took place in Sunken Meadow on August 13-14 and had over 108 attendees. It was hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa.
* 2023: OMGWTFBBQ is planned to take place in Sunken Meadow on July 29-30. It will be hosted by Cubbi and Warszawa.

== External Links ==
* [https://t.me/joinchat/JbUzZxfBuO9BZ9Wf6UQ4EQ LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ Chat] on Telegram
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/325882604169119/ Long Island Furs] on [[Facebook]]

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[[Category:2006 births]]

Long Island Furs

2023-07-27T18:13:21Z

TyTheSaber: Fixed table and general updates and enhancements

[[File:Lifurs logo.jpg|right|Long Island Furs de facto Logo]]
The '''Long Island Furs''' are a social group based on [[Wikipedia:Long Island|Long Island, New York]]. The group was founded in summer 2006 and mainly comprises of furries that live in Suffolk and Nassau County, but also includes those in NYC and honorary members. Using Telegram membership as a metric, the group comprises of around 340 members. The group is casual and doesn't have an official register.

= History =
The group was initially started as weekly diner runs by the [[Umgotts Studios]] crew, including [[The Kemeeleon]], [[Mitsu]], [[Amadeus]], [[Lunamor]], and their friends, [[Joe Meyer]], [[Thilus]],and the ''Fur Keep'' crew ([[Gushi]], [[Michelle Latta]], and others). Other than that, the only furry activity on the island were occasional [[Eric Kern]]'s furmeets and the annual furry track at [[I-CON]] until [[Nekonaru Letao]] initiated the Long Island Furs LiveJournal Community, officially organizing the group and having their first meetup at [[Nekonaru Letao|Nekonaru]]'s [[LIFurs OMGWTFBBQ|OMGWTFBBQ]] in August of 2006 which continues to this day.

In addition to the BBQ, the group also frequently has bowling meets, public suiting, game nights and house parties. Earlier, meets were coordinated over li-furs.org (by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]]) but has migrated to the Telegram groups.

=Contact Info=
*Active
**[https://t.me/+WQneCwkE_0L9j14u Telegram Welcome Lobby]
*Inactive / Deleted
**[http://longislandfurs.org/ http://longislandfurs.org/] (down as of 2018, [http://web.archive.org/web/20180509082559/https://www.longislandfurs.org/ archived])
**[http://www.li-furs.com/ http://www.li-furs.com/] (last updated in 2010, designed by [[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]])
**[https://www.facebook.com/groups/325882604169119/ Facebook Group]
**'''LiveJournal''': {{lj-comm|li_furs}} (deleted)

= Long Island Furries =
''These lists are incomplete due to the nature of the group''

== Active ==
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|valign="top"|
*[[Acara]]
*[[Adal]]
*[[Amadeus]]
*[[Amethyst Star]]
*[[Armaetus]]
*[[Aros Luther]]
*[[Breeze]]
*[[Brycecakes]]
*[[BioToxicFox]]
*[[Bolt Wolf]]
*[[Bolt the Wagon]]
*[[Cassiopeia]]
*[[Calyx]]
*[[CK]]
*[[Cubbi (person)|Cubbi]]
*[[Draganta]]
*[[Dragonfire]]
*[[Fenris (Folf)]]
*[[Flykat]]
*[[Frio]]
*[[Gadas]]
|valign="top"|
*[[Hachi]]
*[[Herr Schakal]]
*[[Jo]]
*[[Joe Meyer]]
*[[JohnnySkunk]]
*[[Kinto]]
*[[KiraWolfess]]
*[[LadyMage]]
*[[Lapris]]
*[[Larry the Tiger]]
*[[Liru]]
*[[Luna C. Tsukario]]
*[[Lupino]]
*[[Lykaios Wolfe]]
*[[Mahigan]]
*Mango
*[[Melvis Barksy]]
*[[Merle]]
*Mitsu
*[[Mitsuki]]
*[[Nalyd FauxPaus]]
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*[[Nerodae]]
*[[Pistachio]]
*[[PixyVixy]]
*[[Phinnay]]
*[[Quu]]
*[[Radec]]
*[[Roobit]]
*[[Riley (Long Island)|Riley]]
*[[Ritt]]
*[[Saphy]]
*[[Schulo]]
*[[Schizo]]
*[[Scitters]]
*[[SciuCaro|SciuCaro/Skwirl]]
*[[ScullyRaptor]]
*[[Seeth]]
*[[Silver wolf 398]]
*[[SolarFox]]
*[[Stevehusky]]
*[[Sundavar]]
*[[TristenCaracal]]
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*Teracat
*[[The Kemeeleon]]
*[[TonyMoonhowler]]
*[[Tsuki]]
*[[Ty the Saber]]
*[[Val]]
*[[VC]]
*[[VinVulpis]]
*[[Warszawa]]
*[[Woger Dog]]
*[[Wolx]]
*[[Xeon]]
|}
== Honorary/Former ==
{|
|valign="top"|
*[[Bayta]]
*[[Caliosidhe]]
*[[Chilly]]
*[[Cross Hyparu]]
*[[Cubsy]]
*[[Darkpaw Camui]]
*[[Dyne]]
*[[Eric Kern]]
*[[Fossil]]
*[[Fruitcake]]
*[[Gushi]]
*[[Ifritx]]
*[[Jake Bluepaw]]
*[[JBadger]]
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*[[Jorem]]
*[[Jokond Sarnase]]
*[[Lunamor]]
*[[Kes]]
*[[Marie the Fox]]
*[[Myka]]
*[[Norby]]
*[[Pup Cooper]]
*[[Skylar Siviriko]]
*[[Thilus]]
*Toby (GLDM)
*[[Sharkie]]
*[[Snowhusky]]
*[[Specter]]
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*[[Stray (person)|Stray]]
*[[ToolFox]]
*[[Xerxes Qados]]
*[[Xerxes Wolf]]
|}

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