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.

Discussions and planning for the TSA-Bash takes place via the TSA-Bash mailing list - if you're interested, join the list! There is also a Bash website showcasing pictures, stories, and detailed info pages, maintained by Sheep.

Next Bash

The next TSA-Bash (June 19-June 22, 2009) will be held in Obetz, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and is being organized by Viqsi with help from Mintz and Sheep. You can find more information (and make plans to attend!) on the TSA-Bash website.

Interested in hosting a Bash? Join the mailing list, and check out the guidelines on the Bash Website for organizing a bash.

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 did not fully recover until late 2008.

2000: The get-together became known as the "Bash" at this point, organized by a small "Bash Committee" headed by Linnaeus and was held in Elgin, Illinois, where 37 people showed up.

2001: The Bash was held in Hazelwood, Missouri. Attendee count: 28. After this Bash, the "committee" was abandoned in favor of the current "organizer" format.

2002: The Bash was held in Sea-Tac, Washington, and organized by Fish, Dragon de Monsyne, and SR Foxley. Attendee count: 32.

2003: The Bash was held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and was organized by Kristy and Jessie Tracer. Attendee count: 25.

2004: The Bash was held in Austin, Texas, organized by Dragon de Monsyne and Wanderer. Attendee count: 17.

2005: The Bash was held in Sunnyvale, California, organized by Mut and Aatheus. 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, organized by Phil and Andi. Attendee count: 22.

2007: The Bash was held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, organized by Morgan, Fulminar, and Pakesh_De. Attendee count: 27.

2008: The Bash was held in Oakland, California, close to where Bash 2005 was set, and organized by Doom. Attendee count: 23.