North Alabama Regional Furs (NARF)
June 2011 Newsletter
**see bottom of newsletter for submission information**
LIFESTYLE:
This month we will be eating at Madison Square Mall Food court on Tuesday the 14th at 7p.
The monthly Ice Cream social this month is on Saturday the 25th at Polks' Apartment. (256-417-6869) if you need directions.
CON CIRCUIT:
This section is to report on upcoming conventions that would be of interest to the furs in the area as well as to give reports on ones that people have just attended. If anyone would be interested in heading up this section Or to make a report on the con please contact Dallas.
Upcoming conventions:
June 23-26: Anthrocon (PA)
July 29-31: Megaplex (FL)
Aug 6-7: Elliot's Summer Celebration (FL)
Sept. 2-4: Mephit Furmeet (MS)
Oct. 19-24: Oklacon (OK)
Nov. 18-20: Midwest FurFest (IL)
HEALTH/FOOD:
The temps are starting to rise and folks are starting to get more active outside. Please remember to drink lots of water and stay hydrated. If you are going to be active outside, then avoid drinks with caffeine in them as they will actually help to Dehydrate you rather then hydrate. While this is important for everyone, it is especially important for fursuiters, especially those that like to go out to the parks in the daylight hours. Be sure to take plenty of breaks without your head on so you can cool down. The last thing we need is for some poor overheated fursuiter to fall over from heat exhaustion or heat stroke in the middle of a park in front of a bunch of kids. :)
RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
LEMON BARS
For the crust:
Veg oil (for greasing)
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, diced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, plus more for garnish
1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
4 large eggs, plus 2 yolks
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Make the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350F. Grease a 9”x13” pan with the oil and line with foil, leaving a 2” overhang on all sides; grease the foil with oil. Pulse the butter, flour, both sugars and the salt in a food processor until the dough comes together, about 1 min. Press evenly into the bottom and about 1/2” up the sides of the prepared pan, making sure there are no cracks. Bake until the crust is golden, about 25 minutes.
While the crust is baking make the filling: Whisk together the whole eggs and yolks, sugar and flour in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the lemon zest and juice. When crust is ready remove it from the oven and reduce the temp to 300F. Pour the filling over the warm crust and return to oven. Bake until the filling is just set, about 30-35 minutes.
Let the bars cool in the pan on a rack, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Lift out of the pan using the foil and slice. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
FURSUITING:
PUPPETRY:
I would like to see this section catering to the specific needs of our local Puppeteering community. If anyone would like to head up this section please contact Dallas.
ARTISTS EASEL:
I would like to see this section catering to the specific needs of our local furry artist community. If anyone would like to head up this section please contact Dallas.
WRITERS QUILL:
I would like to see this section catering to the specific needs of our local furry writers’ community. If anyone would like to head up this section please contact Dallas.
MUSIC MAKERS:
I would like to see this section catering to the specific needs of our local furry music community. If anyone would like to head up this section please contact Dallas.
GAMERS CORNER:
I would like to see this section catering to the specific needs of our local gaming community; to include video, standard and card gaming. If anyone would like to head up this section please contact Dallas.
ANIME/COMICS:
News from the furry comic community; what’s new, what’s hot, what’s ending. If anyone would like to head up this section then please contact Dallas.
CYBERFUR:
Looking for some place to be able to hang out and talk with other furs in real-time, but either can't or don't want to use Second Life, then come and join the chats on Furnet (irc.furnet.org). There are hundreds of chat rooms just waiting for you to discover. There are 3 channels that should be of particular interest to those here in the TN Valley: #alabama_furs, #SE_Furs, #NARF. THE IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is easy to use and there are dozens of programs you can use to access the chat rooms with. One of the most popular for Windows is 'mIRC' followed closely by 'Pirch'. You can find either of these on tucows.com or download.com. I'm not sure what's available for MAC, but I know there are several available. For Linux I recommend 'konversation', or mIRC runs great under wine. If you need any help getting connected just give Dallas a yell and he'll be happy to walk you through getting in.
PERSONALS:
This area is for the posting of furry personal ads (PLEASE keep them clean) such as for room and ride shares for cons. Please send all entries to Dallas.
CLASSIFIEDS:
FOR SALE: Cobra 29LTD WX Classic CB. Radio has weather, has been “Tweeked and Peaked”. $20. Contact Dallas 256-417-6869
FOR SALE: Realistic TRC-415 CB. $5. Contact Dallas 256-417-6869
Have something you want to sell, or are looking for something particular, send a short paragraph description to Dallas to be included in this section.
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This newsletter is published each month by Dallas “Polks de Wolf” Vinson. Deadline for submissions is the 25th of the month prior to posting. Please send all submissions to: dallas.vinson[at]comcast.net
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