The great return to Anthrocon! I stopped going with everything going on after 2020, but I was able to get more time off at work as of late, so I decided to return to my furry roots.
Overall, I had a good time, and enjoyed meeting some of the people I worked with on staff properly (not just over Discord/Telegram). There were some unfortunate bits which were nobody's fault really, such as the fursuit parade & block party being cancelled (aka, no parade pics 😕), delays for the 4th of July firework show due to thunderstorms, some inopportune rain, and of course, most notably, the DEATHLY HOT temperatures. Of course, the year I couldn't get a very close hotel was the year that it would be the hottest. By the end of my 15-20min walks to/from the hotel each day, I was sweaty as all hell.
I will say, having not attended for 7 years, it was definitely noticeably more packed in the DLCC. I think there are some improvements that could be made in regards to the crowd situations, among other things, but in the interest of not spending too much time ranting, I'll save my Opinions™️ for official channels (or some other time over drinks).
I once again went hard on the steps & distance, racking up 133,970 steps and 57 miles in walking distance. My legs and joints once again did not appreciate this, especially when I was trying to go hard at the dances, but I know how to better handle it now, so honestly, it wasn't as bad as last year's MFF. Perhaps my new exercise regimen is starting to do something as well.
Will have some limited pics up soon.