Starting early

[altivo]

Survived the "early practice" session, fursuiting at the library's Family Reading Roundup night. I have to say, I didn't design my suit for dealing with little kids. Once they get in close, I can't see them any more. ;p I can sure feel them hanging onto me, though, which makes for a lot of very slooooow deliberate moves. Real horses have a lot of similar visual restrictions, of course, which makes it impressive that the big draft horses can be so patient and careful with human children.

The kids were shy at first, though when the opportunity to have their picture taken with me arose, a lot of them conquered the shyness at that point. The long black shag I have for feathers on my arms and legs is apparently quite "pettable" too. I hope it isn't all full of cookie crumbs now.

Slight changes to the suit this year: finally finished feathering. Added a rope halter and I kind of like the look though I'm still adjusting it. Note for after the con: time to make a new tail. The old one has three years of wear on it and is getting a bit too frizzy.

Sleep deprived already, I'm afraid. Heading to MFF in about 3 hours now, still gotta pack and feed all the critters here before then.

Comments

Whoa.

[gabrielhorse.livejournal.com]

*smiles* First off, I'm impressed at your honesty and openess.

I've never been bullied. I'm just tall enough, don't give a damn and apparently learned how to look threatening early. Had a couple of close calls, but managed to avoid it or literally fought my way out of that. But I would say it counts if it counts to YOU- if it bothers you enough, then it counts. I feel, despite the obviously different times, you still deserve kudos for not shooting up a place of learning :P

Wow, your wife... geez, that must've been... *waves it off* Ah, I'm sure you've heard that exclaimation before, so I'll skip it. Never been married, have no real desire to be. But you are a strong person to have moved beyond that mess. Why do some women think they can play matchmaker? It's seriously fucked up.

I'm happy you found someone you don't have to "act gay" around. Ousider looking in... did you know I've used that very phrase several times myself? Hmm... I think reading you use it gives me more reason to consider and pour over what you've said than anything else.

Thanks, Alt. I think I could learn a lot from you.

Re: Whoa.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Well, I think the women who try to matchmake between men are sort of doing the same thing that some straight me do who drool over the idea of lesbian porn. I'm not sure exactly what that is, but the evidence and symptoms are much the same.

Re: Whoa.

[gabrielhorse.livejournal.com]

Oh- selfish behavior masked by false good natured intentions. Masked intentions, bleh. I am proud of you, though...