Author Topic: Greetings from Makalu! (Read 850 times)

Makalu · « **on:** February 24, 2018, 03:03:08 PM »

Hello! Makalu the snow leopard here! This is my latest fursona/suit, but I also have two other incarnations/fursuits: "Everest" the timberwolf and "Flite" the toony oriental kitty. The two felines are partial suits. The wolf is a fullsuit. I'm fairly new to the fandom, but have been a furry all my life. I just never knew it had a name/fanbase until a few years ago. I've never been to a con, but want to attend some someday. I have attended anime, sci-fi, and comic cons before however. So, I'm somewhat familiar with them.

I'm an older fur--a Greymuzzle if you like. I have a 4 year college degree in Zoology from NC State University (Go, Wolfpack!) and I've returned to taking classes online- currently working on a 2-year degree in Business Management with emphasis on Entrepreneurship. When I retire from my present job, I hope to open up my own cat grooming/boarding business. Yes, cats only...sorry, no doggies--y'all got plenty of options!

I do have other hobbies/sports I'm involved with. I do participate in both downhill and cross-country skiing as well as mountain biking. I love watching American football both college and pro, Indycar and F1 racing, and horse racing.

Biologically, I'm female, but am technically transgender. It's just at my age, I've come to terms with it and just prefer to live life in-between the two. I'm less concerned about who or what I am and more concerned just about maintaining my health, keeping a decent job/income, and enjoying life. Never married and never will. No kids. I do share my home with a couple of kitties though: a 4 year old orange/white tabby named Kira and an 8 year old grey/white tabby named CookieToo.

Guess that's me in a nutshell! Perhaps you'll see me around the forums--when I have some spare time to do so!

Adol · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2018, 03:20:04 PM »

Yello! Nice to meet ye, I'm new as well. Your suit looks amazing, Who made it?

Makalu · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2018, 03:23:32 PM »

Thank you and welcome to you was well! My suit was made by MithacalShop in Alaska.

Trixsie Vixen · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2018, 03:50:58 PM »

Hiya Makalu!

Welcome to the Forums

Always nice to see another ~~grey-muzzle~~ well-seasoned fur

What an exciting tale in such a small space! I bet you have lots to tell.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to ask away or message me if you'd prefer!
I shall use male pronouns if that's your preference. You'll find we're all pretty easy going about that sort of thing here

Cats you say? Well, there may need to be photos at some stage.

Oh, and don't forget...

Have fun!

Makalu · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2018, 04:58:32 PM »

Hello Trixsie and thank you!

You may use 'she'. I'm old-school and fine with using the pronouns of my biological gender. I still identify as female for the most part since it's easier for most--especially my generation and older. I guess, in other words, I've adapted and tolerated it and it's no offense to me at all since it's something I've been used to all my life. Though most of my fursonas are indeed male.

I like 'well-seasoned' though it makes me hungry for poultry.

Kitty photos--can do! Here's one of both of them in one shot. Usually I can't get them to stay that way for too long!

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Trixsie Vixen · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:04:56 PM »

Oh cute! The one on the left is very dapper, the kitty on the right looks young.
It's no coincidence "herding cats" is the pinnacle of keeping things organised! Well played.

IN that case, she it is

POULTRY!?

*pricks up ears*

MUST RESIST... CHICKENS ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD... KEEP IT TOGETHER TRIX!