Joseph Goria (Joe Bear) 🐕💣 🔜 GOLDEN STATE FUR CON 2026
@joebear67.bsky.social
**I GET BY WITH A LIL HELP FROM MY FRIENDS** **58/M/L.A., CA USA/CATHOLIC/GAY/VERS BEAR/GREYMUZZLE FURSUITER & PHOTOGRAPHER **WHENEVER I PLAY THE BEATLES OR THE KINKS, I’LL THINK OF YA BOB NELSON “ANTHROCOON” 1962-2025
Slam The Door on New England!
They’re DONE!!
Seattle’s DARK SIDE Defense put out the lights for The Patriots.
That last pickoff that led to another score for The Seahawks sealed the deal.
CONGRATS SEAHAWKS!!
Super Bowl XL CHAMPS!!!
They’re DONE!!
Seattle’s DARK SIDE Defense put out the lights for The Patriots.
That last pickoff that led to another score for The Seahawks sealed the deal.
CONGRATS SEAHAWKS!!
Super Bowl XL CHAMPS!!!
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Slam The Door on New England!
They’re DONE!!
Seattle’s DARK SIDE Defense put out the lights for The Patriots.
That last pickoff that led to another score for The Seahawks sealed the deal.
CONGRATS SEAHAWKS!!
Super Bowl XL CHAMPS!!!
They’re DONE!!
Seattle’s DARK SIDE Defense put out the lights for The Patriots.
That last pickoff that led to another score for The Seahawks sealed the deal.
CONGRATS SEAHAWKS!!
Super Bowl XL CHAMPS!!!
A month late, but it’s here nevertheless
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM
A month late, but it’s here nevertheless
Joe Bear and FURiends photo at FC2026
January 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Joe Bear and FURiends photo at FC2026
Joe Bear strolling outside McEnery/San Jose Convention Center on Saturday of @furcon.bsky.social. On this #FursuitFriday I went to the doctor, confirmed that I got a crummy cold and now have meds that are helping. Returning to work Saturday, as I had Tuesday O-Day for travel back home from #FC2026.
January 24, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Joe Bear strolling outside McEnery/San Jose Convention Center on Saturday of @furcon.bsky.social. On this #FursuitFriday I went to the doctor, confirmed that I got a crummy cold and now have meds that are helping. Returning to work Saturday, as I had Tuesday O-Day for travel back home from #FC2026.
Here it is!! The Joe Bear and FURiends #FC2026 Group Photo. Thanks to those who showed up on Sunday afternoon - as we had the largest group ever at Further Confusion. 25 wonderful fluffies and friends!! A BIG Bear Hug to one of FC’s BEST photographers Dire Waff for making us look SUPERB!! Thanks
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Here it is!! The Joe Bear and FURiends #FC2026 Group Photo. Thanks to those who showed up on Sunday afternoon - as we had the largest group ever at Further Confusion. 25 wonderful fluffies and friends!! A BIG Bear Hug to one of FC’s BEST photographers Dire Waff for making us look SUPERB!! Thanks
DAY FIVE - “Further Confusion 2026 01/19
*PANEL - “Make Your Coffee FINtastic” 11am - Marriott Guadalupe
*AATHEUS’ INTERNATIONAL SNACK PANEL 1pm - Marriott Guadalupe
*HISS AND PURR 2:30pm - Marriott Stage
*CLOSING CEREMONIES 7:30pm - Marriott Stage
*DEAD DOG DANCE! Joe Bear tradition to wrap #FC2026
*PANEL - “Make Your Coffee FINtastic” 11am - Marriott Guadalupe
*AATHEUS’ INTERNATIONAL SNACK PANEL 1pm - Marriott Guadalupe
*HISS AND PURR 2:30pm - Marriott Stage
*CLOSING CEREMONIES 7:30pm - Marriott Stage
*DEAD DOG DANCE! Joe Bear tradition to wrap #FC2026
January 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM
DAY FIVE - “Further Confusion 2026 01/19
*PANEL - “Make Your Coffee FINtastic” 11am - Marriott Guadalupe
*AATHEUS’ INTERNATIONAL SNACK PANEL 1pm - Marriott Guadalupe
*HISS AND PURR 2:30pm - Marriott Stage
*CLOSING CEREMONIES 7:30pm - Marriott Stage
*DEAD DOG DANCE! Joe Bear tradition to wrap #FC2026
*PANEL - “Make Your Coffee FINtastic” 11am - Marriott Guadalupe
*AATHEUS’ INTERNATIONAL SNACK PANEL 1pm - Marriott Guadalupe
*HISS AND PURR 2:30pm - Marriott Stage
*CLOSING CEREMONIES 7:30pm - Marriott Stage
*DEAD DOG DANCE! Joe Bear tradition to wrap #FC2026
Joe Bear and FURiends Group Photo “Further Confusion 2026” - Sun. January 18th.
Picture by Dire Waff Photography @furcon.bsky.social
Picture by Dire Waff Photography @furcon.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Joe Bear and FURiends Group Photo “Further Confusion 2026” - Sun. January 18th.
Picture by Dire Waff Photography @furcon.bsky.social
Picture by Dire Waff Photography @furcon.bsky.social
DAY FOUR - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/18
*PANEL - “Furry Movies : Looking Back and Looking Forward” hosted by Rod O'Riley
**JOE BEAR AND FURIENDS GROUP PHOTO - We meet SJCC Lobby 2:45pm, walk outfor the picture at 3pm prompt. Dont be late. Dire Walf is our photographer
*Fursuiting
*PANEL - “Furry Movies : Looking Back and Looking Forward” hosted by Rod O'Riley
**JOE BEAR AND FURIENDS GROUP PHOTO - We meet SJCC Lobby 2:45pm, walk outfor the picture at 3pm prompt. Dont be late. Dire Walf is our photographer
*Fursuiting
January 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
DAY FOUR - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/18
*PANEL - “Furry Movies : Looking Back and Looking Forward” hosted by Rod O'Riley
**JOE BEAR AND FURIENDS GROUP PHOTO - We meet SJCC Lobby 2:45pm, walk outfor the picture at 3pm prompt. Dont be late. Dire Walf is our photographer
*Fursuiting
*PANEL - “Furry Movies : Looking Back and Looking Forward” hosted by Rod O'Riley
**JOE BEAR AND FURIENDS GROUP PHOTO - We meet SJCC Lobby 2:45pm, walk outfor the picture at 3pm prompt. Dont be late. Dire Walf is our photographer
*Fursuiting
I love @furcon.bsky.social - It’s truly “Home” for me
January 18, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I love @furcon.bsky.social - It’s truly “Home” for me
I’m a Killer Whale!!! Call me Shamu… @furcon.bsky.social #JoeBear
January 18, 2026 at 7:57 AM
I’m a Killer Whale!!! Call me Shamu… @furcon.bsky.social #JoeBear
DAY THREE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/17
*BIG SAT Full Fursuiting All-Day Long
*Sat Morning Cartoons & Cereal
*Suiting after 11am - FC Fursuit Parade and Group Photo
*FC Fursuit Dance Finals
*Mascha and The Swingin’ Tails Jazz
*Fatfurs Meetup
*Walking around con space. CATCH ME
*BIG SAT Full Fursuiting All-Day Long
*Sat Morning Cartoons & Cereal
*Suiting after 11am - FC Fursuit Parade and Group Photo
*FC Fursuit Dance Finals
*Mascha and The Swingin’ Tails Jazz
*Fatfurs Meetup
*Walking around con space. CATCH ME
January 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
DAY THREE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/17
*BIG SAT Full Fursuiting All-Day Long
*Sat Morning Cartoons & Cereal
*Suiting after 11am - FC Fursuit Parade and Group Photo
*FC Fursuit Dance Finals
*Mascha and The Swingin’ Tails Jazz
*Fatfurs Meetup
*Walking around con space. CATCH ME
*BIG SAT Full Fursuiting All-Day Long
*Sat Morning Cartoons & Cereal
*Suiting after 11am - FC Fursuit Parade and Group Photo
*FC Fursuit Dance Finals
*Mascha and The Swingin’ Tails Jazz
*Fatfurs Meetup
*Walking around con space. CATCH ME
DAY TWO - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/16
*Enjoyed three panels, incl. ‘Fur The Gray’ w/co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social. Nice turnout
*Enjoyed Dealers Den
*Enjoyed Ponder’s 60’s Dance Party
*Dinner with Mel, Jet, Myrishi @ BJ’s
*Enjoyed DJ Recca Rave
*Orvan & Burbley’s Beer Party
*Enjoyed three panels, incl. ‘Fur The Gray’ w/co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social. Nice turnout
*Enjoyed Dealers Den
*Enjoyed Ponder’s 60’s Dance Party
*Dinner with Mel, Jet, Myrishi @ BJ’s
*Enjoyed DJ Recca Rave
*Orvan & Burbley’s Beer Party
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
DAY TWO - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/16
*Enjoyed three panels, incl. ‘Fur The Gray’ w/co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social. Nice turnout
*Enjoyed Dealers Den
*Enjoyed Ponder’s 60’s Dance Party
*Dinner with Mel, Jet, Myrishi @ BJ’s
*Enjoyed DJ Recca Rave
*Orvan & Burbley’s Beer Party
*Enjoyed three panels, incl. ‘Fur The Gray’ w/co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social. Nice turnout
*Enjoyed Dealers Den
*Enjoyed Ponder’s 60’s Dance Party
*Dinner with Mel, Jet, Myrishi @ BJ’s
*Enjoyed DJ Recca Rave
*Orvan & Burbley’s Beer Party
DAY TWO - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode”
*PANELS FRIDAY - Multiple Panels Incl. “Fur The Gray” with co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social @ 3pm in Marriott “Guadalupe” Conf. Room.
*Dinner with Mel & Friends after rocking out @ Ponder’s Retro Beach Party
*Go into fursuit for DJ Recca Dance.
*PANELS FRIDAY - Multiple Panels Incl. “Fur The Gray” with co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social @ 3pm in Marriott “Guadalupe” Conf. Room.
*Dinner with Mel & Friends after rocking out @ Ponder’s Retro Beach Party
*Go into fursuit for DJ Recca Dance.
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
DAY TWO - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode”
*PANELS FRIDAY - Multiple Panels Incl. “Fur The Gray” with co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social @ 3pm in Marriott “Guadalupe” Conf. Room.
*Dinner with Mel & Friends after rocking out @ Ponder’s Retro Beach Party
*Go into fursuit for DJ Recca Dance.
*PANELS FRIDAY - Multiple Panels Incl. “Fur The Gray” with co-host @coyotedancing.bsky.social @ 3pm in Marriott “Guadalupe” Conf. Room.
*Dinner with Mel & Friends after rocking out @ Ponder’s Retro Beach Party
*Go into fursuit for DJ Recca Dance.
DAY ONE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/15
*Arrived late as hotel told me to wait, as my room was occupied and they had to move them
*Got same room on 6th Flr. SJ Marriott - 3rd year in a row!
*Crazy Joe and Jet roomies
*Reg/Got badge under 5 min
*Opening was quick/Midekai DJ GREAT!
*Arrived late as hotel told me to wait, as my room was occupied and they had to move them
*Got same room on 6th Flr. SJ Marriott - 3rd year in a row!
*Crazy Joe and Jet roomies
*Reg/Got badge under 5 min
*Opening was quick/Midekai DJ GREAT!
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
DAY ONE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode” 01/15
*Arrived late as hotel told me to wait, as my room was occupied and they had to move them
*Got same room on 6th Flr. SJ Marriott - 3rd year in a row!
*Crazy Joe and Jet roomies
*Reg/Got badge under 5 min
*Opening was quick/Midekai DJ GREAT!
*Arrived late as hotel told me to wait, as my room was occupied and they had to move them
*Got same room on 6th Flr. SJ Marriott - 3rd year in a row!
*Crazy Joe and Jet roomies
*Reg/Got badge under 5 min
*Opening was quick/Midekai DJ GREAT!
DAY ONE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode”
**Pre-Reg starts at 2pm
**Not Fursuiting today
**Opening Ceremonies at 8pm
**Will check out Midekai Seekwind dance at 12 Midnight
**Pre-Reg starts at 2pm
**Not Fursuiting today
**Opening Ceremonies at 8pm
**Will check out Midekai Seekwind dance at 12 Midnight
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
DAY ONE - Further Confusion ‘26 “The Beach Episode”
**Pre-Reg starts at 2pm
**Not Fursuiting today
**Opening Ceremonies at 8pm
**Will check out Midekai Seekwind dance at 12 Midnight
**Pre-Reg starts at 2pm
**Not Fursuiting today
**Opening Ceremonies at 8pm
**Will check out Midekai Seekwind dance at 12 Midnight
#6xx at SJ Marriott isn’t ready yet - hotel was sold out last night and they haven’t left room yet. If you know me, you would know I got that special room (again) for the third straight year. No e’s please FC2026
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
#6xx at SJ Marriott isn’t ready yet - hotel was sold out last night and they haven’t left room yet. If you know me, you would know I got that special room (again) for the third straight year. No e’s please FC2026
Can’t wait to see ya. Don’t forget my Joe Bear and friends photo on Sunday 2:45pm on the steps of sjcc - love to have ya
January 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Can’t wait to see ya. Don’t forget my Joe Bear and friends photo on Sunday 2:45pm on the steps of sjcc - love to have ya
Can’t forget Monday - Joe Bear will dance Dead Dog Dance all three hours to end the con as tradition!!
January 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Can’t forget Monday - Joe Bear will dance Dead Dog Dance all three hours to end the con as tradition!!
Updated Schedule @furcon.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Updated Schedule @furcon.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
See me starting tomorrow at #FC2026. I’ll be fursuiting a lot, so catch me whenever and I expect hugs!! @furcon.bsky.social #JoeBear
January 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
See me starting tomorrow at #FC2026. I’ll be fursuiting a lot, so catch me whenever and I expect hugs!! @furcon.bsky.social #JoeBear
Please join us Sunday 2:45pm in front of sjcc patio for Joe Bear and friends photo
January 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Please join us Sunday 2:45pm in front of sjcc patio for Joe Bear and friends photo
Save one for me please. And join me Sunday 3pm for the group photo at front of sjcc steps
January 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Save one for me please. And join me Sunday 3pm for the group photo at front of sjcc steps
In NorCal - in Lodi today before #FC2026 @furcon.bsky.social. Left LA at 4:45am, no traffic all the way up The 5 to NB 99. Stopped in Bako to gas up and eat Jack, that was 119 mi. Then, went straight 245 mi from Bakersfield to Lodi, and made it in under 6 hrs. Bear needs a break from driving
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In NorCal - in Lodi today before #FC2026 @furcon.bsky.social. Left LA at 4:45am, no traffic all the way up The 5 to NB 99. Stopped in Bako to gas up and eat Jack, that was 119 mi. Then, went straight 245 mi from Bakersfield to Lodi, and made it in under 6 hrs. Bear needs a break from driving