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[cptalbertwesker]

I was wondering -and I am deadly serious about this- I and my sister have a cow that likes to have his picture taken, and we believe the chance to have his photo taken with some famous people would be marvelous.
What is the chance that I and my sister would be able to get his photo with most of the guests -taking into consideration the few arent allowing photos of course.
Now I think I'm going to get about three autographs, so I should hopefully be able to get three pictures that way, but I seriously do not have the money for anymore.
So, will there be the chance that -as it states in the FAQ- most guests' queues will dwindle by the end of the day that I may be able to get their pictures?

I'm going on Sunday by the way... do either days prove any busier usually?

And of course I must ask... do you think anyone will mind if I wish to take their picture with the cow?
http://www.catmoo.co...?g2_itemId=5384

He is not any sort of offensive cow :/

[feralmoggy]

cptalbertwesker, on Jun 14 2006, 06:59 PM, said:

I was wondering -and I am deadly serious about this- I and my sister have a cow that likes to have his picture taken, and we believe the chance to have his photo taken with some famous people would be marvelous.
What is the chance that I and my sister would be able to get his photo with most of the guests -taking into consideration the few arent allowing photos of course.
Now I think I'm going to get about three autographs, so I should hopefully be able to get three pictures that way, but I seriously do not have the money for anymore.
So, will there be the chance that -as it states in the FAQ- most guests' queues will dwindle by the end of the day that I may be able to get their pictures?

I'm going on Sunday by the way... do either days prove any busier usually?

And of course I must ask... do you think anyone will mind if I wish to take their picture with the cow?
http://www.catmoo.co...?g2_itemId=5384

He is not any sort of offensive cow :/

Is he a real cow? Isn't he a bull?

[Keeper]

if its a puppet, it should be ok, but you'll need to ask each guest.  its not an easy thing for anyone but the guest to answer.

however, if you were to bring a live cow... well, i reckon you'd be personally hand-cleaning every inch of the venue

[feralmoggy]

Ok I hadn't looked at the link as surfing with one hand and eating with other.

I think this will have to be at the discretion of the guests tbh. Like you said ... just see how busy the guests are and then see them during a quiet patch. Just out of politeness it would be best to have a chat first rather than thrust said cow into hands, take picture, grab cow and then runaway. The latter could be amusing to watch though but somewhat disturbing/distressing for the cow, sorry I meant guest.

Edited by feralmoggy, 14 June 2006 - 06:10 PM.

[cptalbertwesker]

So do most of the guests actually get pretty quiet or not? Thats my real question, I've never been to a con before ^^

[Keeper]

who're you lookin pics with?

[cptalbertwesker]

Keeper, on Jun 14 2006, 07:12 PM, said:

who're you lookin pics with?

Pretty much anyone ^^

I'm gonna get an autograph of Nathan, possibly Alan and Jorge... so hopefully I'll get those guys with him anyways :)

[feralmoggy]

I'd say Sunday would be the better day to go as Sundays do tend to be quieter, so you're doing alright to start with.

[cptalbertwesker]

feralmoggy, on Jun 14 2006, 07:15 PM, said:

I'd say Sunday would be the better day to go as Sundays do tend to be quieter, so you're doing alright to start with.

Oooh thats cool :)

I'd also like pictures of him with the crew if anyone will volunteer :)

He's very friendly he won't bite ^^

Edited by cptalbertwesker, 14 June 2006 - 06:19 PM.

[Keeper]

nathan's likely to be quite busy, so you'll really need to forget about the possibility of the open queue with him - its not a likelyhood.

alan, might have a better chance.

jorge has also a better chance of bein quiet.


the end of the day isn't necessarily a default quiet time - there could be a rush of people who decide they've enough cash for one more auto.  somewhere around half-way between lunc/close would be good.


most of the smaller guests should be reasonably quiet around this time as well.


dreyfuss, fisher and wood - all three have a 99.9% chance of NEVER being quiet.

hope this helps

[cptalbertwesker]

Keeper, on Jun 14 2006, 07:19 PM, said:

nathan's likely to be quite busy, so you'll really need to forget about the possibility of the open queue with him - its not a likelyhood.

alan, might have a better chance.

jorge has also a better chance of bein quiet.


the end of the day isn't necessarily a default quiet time - there could be a rush of people who decide they've enough cash for one more auto.  somewhere around half-way between lunc/close would be good.


most of the smaller guests should be reasonably quiet around this time as well.


dreyfuss, fisher and wood - all three have a 99.9% chance of NEVER being quiet.

hope this helps

I kinda guessed 'bout the dreyfuss, fisher and wood thing ^^

But otherwise yep, that helps thanks :)
I should be able to get a photo of Nathan when I get my autograph though right? Same with Alan and Jorge ja?

[DavidB]

Other people have done similar things, and they seem to have been fine in the past. Obviously it does depend on the guest and whether they're in a friendly mood or not, plus the busyness etc, but you don't get anywhere if you don't ask so just go for it really :)

(Unless there's signs saying otherwise obviously! Any NO COWS ALLOWED ones should be adhered to!)

[Keeper]

cptalbertwesker, on Jun 14 2006, 07:24 PM, said:

Keeper, on Jun 14 2006, 07:19 PM, said:

nathan's likely to be quite busy, so you'll really need to forget about the possibility of the open queue with him - its not a likelyhood.

alan, might have a better chance.

jorge has also a better chance of bein quiet.


the end of the day isn't necessarily a default quiet time - there could be a rush of people who decide they've enough cash for one more auto.  somewhere around half-way between lunc/close would be good.


most of the smaller guests should be reasonably quiet around this time as well.


dreyfuss, fisher and wood - all three have a 99.9% chance of NEVER being quiet.

hope this helps

I kinda guessed 'bout the dreyfuss, fisher and wood thing ^^

But otherwise yep, that helps thanks :)
I should be able to get a photo of Nathan when I get my autograph though right? Same with Alan and Jorge ja?

yup, so long as the guest has no objections

[Too Tall]

For an idea of how busy the guests will be look at....
How busy will INSERT GUEST NAME be, so what time should I get there?

The following from the FAQ let's you know when it's OK to get just photos.

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Can I see a guest without paying for an autograph?

Note: This applies to both having a chat or just taking a photo!

Firstly the best thing to do is (as above) to go up with someone that is getting an autograph. Please be aware that if it's not an open queue you will need your own VT to join the queue.

If you don't have someone who's getting an autograph to go up with, then the follow guide lines apply:

For guests with a seperate photo table, as long as they have no queue, please go and ask the member of crew at the end of the queue, or on the photo table. The crew will be able to tell you at the time if it's OK for you to go and speak to the guest.

For minor guests without a separate photo table feel free to chat to the guest, but again only if there is no queue.

Three things to remember if you're going up without someone buying an autograph:

1: Paying customers have priority, so if you're talking to a guest and a paying customer arrives you should move along straight away.

2: Virtual Tickets are for people wanting autographs, please don't take them if you just want to meet the guest. Even with a VT you will not be allowed into the queue without paying for an autograph. As I've said above if there is NO queue then you can ask if it's OK.

3: The show is there to make money, it's how we get such good guests in the first place. So do not take it personally if the crew says no. There can be reasons that are not obvious to you as to why they've had to say no.

[dufresne]

Is this the kind of thing you have in mind ?

[cptalbertwesker]

dufresne, on Jun 15 2006, 11:25 AM, said:

Is this the kind of thing you have in mind ?

Aw wow those are awesome! ^^

Yeah that was sorta the thing I had in mind.. though moo is loads more cuddly :) and a little bigger

[feralmoggy]

cptalbertwesker, on Jun 15 2006, 11:43 AM, said:

dufresne, on Jun 15 2006, 11:25 AM, said:

Is this the kind of thing you have in mind ?

Aw wow those are awesome! ^^

Yeah that was sorta the thing I had in mind.. though moo is loads more cuddly :) and a little bigger

Did you get moo from the same farm I got my Gavin from? Debenhams.

[cptalbertwesker]

feralmoggy, on Jun 15 2006, 11:59 AM, said:

cptalbertwesker, on Jun 15 2006, 11:43 AM, said:

dufresne, on Jun 15 2006, 11:25 AM, said:

Is this the kind of thing you have in mind ?

Aw wow those are awesome! ^^

Yeah that was sorta the thing I had in mind.. though moo is loads more cuddly :) and a little bigger

Did you get moo from the same farm I got my Gavin from? Debenhams.

Unfortunately I don't think our moo and your Gavin knew each other, our farm of choice is Clintons :)