Oh wow, furries? You really don't know anything about anything Gargoyles, do you? XD The DVDs were actually my scheme since I was so horrified you'd not seen the series at all, since it's right up your alley of interests. Plus, the animation is amazing, considering it's over a decade old now. (Disney's then Japan-based animation studio trying to prove its worth. Very very amazing to see and compare to typical Japanese animation from the same time.) Whenever you get the time to actually watch it you'll have to let me know what you think.

I agree with bagging the convention. I can find most everything that would be at an anime convention in the international district of Seattle anyway (all without dealing with rabid fans - except when a few happen to be in the area) and it's so much cheaper...and not nearly as smelly. Still, if it had been possible I'd have loved to go visit Toronto again. Nevermind I've been sick, I'd have liked to been up there anyway! :(

Good luck surviving those crazy work hours. XP