Closing the books on AC2010 programming
Hello everyone.
It's always a bit of a bittersweet moment to wrap up the programming for Anthrocon. In some ways, it's a lot of relief knowing that the event is complete, and folks had a good time. In other ways, it's a bit like a friend you've worked closely with is moving away.
I have to take a moment to personally acknowledge my wonderful staff in the programming department. Without their caring and support, this convention's events simply could not have occurred as smoothly as they did. To be sure, we had a few bumps, but overall, they were few and far between. This year's staff was the finest I have ever worked with at Anthrocon. Programming will be expanding our staff for next year, because as the convention grows, so too will our need for staffing support. To that end, I would like to thank Protocollie for joining programming as our new musical coordinator, and Sharky for joining us in the fursuit track. Already having such fine individuals joining us almost a year away will certainly help us with our planning for next year.
If you will indulge me for a moment, I'd like to also thank some very important individuals without whom Anthrocon programming would not be possible...and that is each and every one of you. Every attendee brought something to this convention, whether through hosting a panel or event, or by attending our events, or simply being a part of the weekend. Without your continued support, this fine organization would simply not be what it is today. So please, accept my personal thank you for helping to make Anthrocon 2010 the magnificent and wonderful weekend that it was.
As we lowered that flag off the top of the David Lawrence Convention Center, it was not truly the end of the experience. Try not to think of it as the end of this year's convention. Rather, it was more like the end of the day, and the convention is merely resting...getting a much needed sleep. But it will awaken next year in the summer sunshine of Pittsburgh, to once again become that summer festival that we've come to love. For now, the convention sleeps, but the dream lives on.
Wow, KP... 
The whole Anthrocon experience is slowly being digested so it's good to know that it will continue to last for a long, long time. You and your staff put on an incredible event with grace, joy, care and love. AC was above and beyond anything I could anticipate, and Pittsburgh is a great host city. Kudos to the warmth and support from the local community to our convention.
Too much to list here...
Thank you for all your hard work, KP, Kage and all staff and volunteers AND attendees. You helped make this duck blissful!
When we lowered the flag, I got a tear in my eye...
...because I knew that I still had a 6-hour drive framed by hours of hard manual labor ahead. 
I was wondering about that. I take it the AC stuff stored in Philly can not be stored in or around the Burgh? Where the con is? Where you do not need to go down the PA Turn pike? Even though it did lead to a good story. 
Well, either way, Kage needs to drive the turnpike because he lives on the other side of the state.
Not to mention the gas and the toll fee. Just curious.
We borrow about 3/4 of the Art Show panels from the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, who would like them back in a convenient location for their convention in November. (Holy horns, Peter S. Beagle is their GoH this year!) Eventually we may build all our own, but this would take considerable effort and expense.
Just wondering where was the flag? I walked almost everywhere in the convention center and couldn't find it
If you looked at the Convention center from the front, it was on the Left side of the US Flag, Proudly waving and letting all know 2 things...
1. Anthrocon is here and the Furs are BACK!!!
2. Uncle Kage had a Damn good idea!
The wind on the 23rd was absolutely perfect for getting pics of the flag!
I took a few pictures of the flag from the Westin's entrance. My zoom worked moderately well, but it's only an aging Powershot A630 (Canon) so at a 1:1 viewing ratio it looks like pixel barf.
And I would like to thank Kage, KP and everyone involved in the convention for making it run smoothly and granting me the ability to have a nice few days before down-shifting back into "normal" life.
Lionman
And after a few weeks rest would be willing right to get into programming for next year.
Here here good wording up there btw KP, pleasure to work with you and RB.
K.P
I had a blast working with Panda in the fursuit game track. I was very HAPPY with the large amount of players we had turn out for both game sets. I think it was one of the best game sets I have seen in my 10 years of attendance. I really am looking forwards to working with you on the staff side of things next year, to make sure we continue to make Anthrocon the best Fur Con in the world
Sharky
This AC was my first and I loved it! I didn't get to go to everything but I can't wait to see it next year and maybe if I can find a chance I'll volunteer! I hear it's great working with everyone and can't wait to see so for myself sometime! 
Wave your freak furry flag high!
You will notice the color scheme; sports fans know that black and yellow are the colors of
the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB), Steelers (NFL), and Penguins (NHL). I went to the Fort Pitt
museum and was told that the yellow and black came from the Pittsburgh city crest
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
One of the four flags flying outside the Westin is the Pittsburgh flag. If I remember right they have the U.S. flag, Pennsylvania flag, Pittsburgh flag and then the Westin flag flying in front of the Westin.
It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you on staff. Thank you so much for the opportunity! 
Hear, hear.