TSA-Bash

The TSA-Bash is an annual get-together for those interested in physical transformations (or furry in general) for the expressed purpose of "goofing off".

Unlike furry cons, the "Bash" (as it's known for short) doesn't have a "conference" type quality to it. Instead, the attendees just sit around and chat, play games, go out to eat, and sometimes model fursuits. While there is a chaotic quality, the Bash does have a couple of structured events, such as a group photo or outings to the city that they're close to.

History

1998

Phil Geusz thought it might be "neat" to have a couple of people from the Transformation Story Archive mailing list to get-together at his house for some fun and goofing off. Instead of a couple, he got 19 people. It was promised that the get-together would happen again next year.

1999

Since the 1998 get-together was such a success, more people showed up at Phil's house, this time attracting over 50 people. It became apparent, especially after his yard was full of tents and there was people sleeping on the floor everywhere in his house, that the get-together would have to be moved to a hotel. This began the tradition of the nomadic nature of the Bash. There were several reasons for the move to a hotel:

• The number of people in the house caused a monumental trash pile and broke the air conditioning unit, requiring the use of many fans.
• It took Phil over an hour and a half to get from one end of the house to the other for an urgent matter.
• Phil's house is only starting to recover, even in 2007.

2000

The get-together became known as the "Bash" at this point and moved to Elgin, Illinois, where 37 people showed up.

2001

The Bash was held in Hazelwood, Missouri. Attendee count: 28

2002

The Bash was held in Sea-Tac, Washington. Attendee count: 32

2003

The Bash was held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Attendee count: 25

2004

The Bash was held in Austin, Texas. Attendee count: 17

2005

The Bash was held in Sunnyvale, California. Attendee count: 15
The Sunnyvale Bash is noteworthy in that it was where Phil Geusz and Quentin Long first met each other in the flesh; as a result of one of their conversations, Long decided to start up a new netzine -- Anthro.

2006

The Bash was held in Florence, Kentucky. Attendee count: 22

2007

The Bash was held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Attendee count: 27

2008

In 2008, the Bash is going to be held somewhere in the Bay Area of California, similar to the 2005 Bash.

Mailing List

The discussions for the TSA-Bash can be had on the TSA-Bash mailing list

Website

A website is maintained showcasing pictures, stories, and, most importantly, a detailed info page that is maintained by Sheep.