It’s been a busy #FursuitFriday for me!! Joe Bear with Zarafa Giraffe and Legoshi from “Beaststars” @ Further Confusion 2026 outside San Jose Conv. Center on Sat. Jan 17th - exactly one month ago. Thanks to VarekWolf for this picture! The high res version is on www.FurTrack.com #FC2026 #JoeBear

PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST This morning, I got the call no one ever wants to get. My brother suddenly passed away; I am looking to raise funds to help my family with the funeral costs, as well as putting some aside for his son and girlfriend. Anything helps. ko-fi.com/pawfootprodu...

Boy, what a Novel idea.. Politicians that have to do their job and not lie to their constitutes. Others need to follow Wales’ example

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!!!

GO SEAHAWKS! #SuperBowlLX

Furries that play @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social are ones I will be front and center for their next concert at a con that I attend The vocalist sounds just as good as Ben (Gibbard)

A month late, but it’s here nevertheless

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

@furcon.bsky.social TOTAL ATTENDANCE 7063 - CHARITY @thestreetdogco.bsky.social $45,000+

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

Joe Bear and FURiends Group Photo “Further Confusion 2026” - Sun. January 18th. 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

I love @furcon.bsky.social - It’s truly “Home” for me

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

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

My Greymuzzle pal @reograyfox.bsky.social is in the #FC2026 Dance Comp Finals!! I will cheer him on

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.

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!

I'm a killer whale, killer, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca. Come check out what you are at FC2026 #furconai

I'm a cash machine, cash dispenser, automated teller machine, automatic teller machine, automated teller, automatic teller, ATM. Come check out what you are at FC2026 #furconai

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

#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 forget Monday - Joe Bear will dance Dead Dog Dance all three hours to end the con as tradition!!

Updated Schedule @furcon.bsky.social

See me starting tomorrow at #FC2026. I’ll be fursuiting a lot, so catch me whenever and I expect hugs!! @furcon.bsky.social #JoeBear

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

This visibly gets to him so people should keep doing it.

A sick individual, who happens to be President of The United States. Imagine if Pres. Obama or George W Bush had done that? However, knowing and understanding Bush 43 and Obama 44, they would NEVER behave in a way like this. I’m getting a bottle of Champagne to celebrate the day he is finally gone

Those Eyes.. Sparx with an X

Joe Bear and FURiends Group Photo is scheduled for Sunday at 3pm in front of the steps in front of San Jose/ McEnery Convention Center. PLEASE MEET AT 2:45! Big post is coming later Tuesday - private messages to be sent. Be watchful of text coming from me, as it’s not a robot!! @furcon.bsky.social

I know this dude! East coast furry coming out west for @furcon.bsky.social - my late friend Bob Nelson ‘Anthrocoon’ knew him as well. It’s right after my Greymuzzle panel on Friday at 5pm

How about those Rams?! Yeah!! Now, my @chargers.bsky.social need to do the same against the Patriots

#FursuitFriday - @furcon.bsky.social IS 6 DAYS AWAY!!! See ya there!! Joe Bear and FURiends Group Photo is next Sunday 1pm in front of the steps of SJ Convention Center. If yer a Fursuiter or not, or have a Pup-Mask or not - ALL are welcome

Thank you, @yeen.paw.bs for honoring those we lost with the ofrenda at @furcon.bsky.social next weekend. One year after losing my dear friend Anthrocoon @anthrocoon.bsky.social Bob Nelson, it’s great that he and @spottacus.org among others will be remembered. Bear Hugs

25th NCS Anniversary. New Diamond Watch from Citizen Eco-Drive is coming..

A tragedy is unfolding that I swear I’ll blame every MAGA voter for. Instead of “America First” - we are now being left behind.

One year anniversary of @anthrocoon.bsky.social passing away… I’ll have more to say about Bob Nelson later today. A loss that I’m still feeling

My 25th Anniversary Gifts from AT&T. I’m pleased - though the company chose a new ‘third party’ group to handle anniversary gifts. Still, Today was my official 25th NCS Anniversary and my manager and co-workers congratulated me. I wore my first badge from 2001, when we were known as “Pacific Bell”.

Enjoying my last can of English Coke I brought back from my UK Trip last May when I went to @confuzzled.org.uk - New Year, New Memories to be made. Happy New Year

2) On this last #FursuitFriday of 2025… SIX FURRY CONS (Including my FURST Con in Britain!), SD PRIDE, PRANCING SKILTAIRE, TAIL! AND ALS UNITED OC 2025 WALK! Whadda Year for #JoeBear and THANK YOU for being with me along the way! #AFC2025 #FTO2025 #ALSAwareness2025

1) On this last #FursuitFriday of 2025… SIX FURRY CONS (Including my FURST Con in Britain!), SD PRIDE, PRANCING SKILTAIRE, TAIL! AND ALS UNITED OC 2025 WALK! Whadda Year for #JoeBear and THANK YOU for being with me along the way! #FC2025 #GSFC2025 #FWA2025 #CFz2025 #ALSAwareness2025

Sparx enjoying her new Christmas Gift!! Thanks, Ken “Senpapi” for the gift

Merry Christmas - At Midnight Mass

@furfest.org 2026 hotel…this time it’ll be different🔝as I’ll have @senecashepherd.bsky.social

🎶 On the eighth day of Kinkmas, my Bossdog gave to me, eight pits for huffing~ 🎄🔔🎁

Dang! Jackaloo rocks here

🎶 On the third day of Kinkmas, my Bossdog gave to me, three French Kisses~ 🎄🔔🎁