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The Pink Lady

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  1. I gather there was some real unpleasantness at the end of the day, and I just wanted to remind everyone that without the volunteers about whom you all complain, you simply wouldn't have these events in the first place: if all those hardworking crew members had to be paid, the costs would be MASSIVE, and big conventions like this just wouldn't be possible. Everyone deserves respect, and no-one is entitled to anything they haven't paid for, and kicking off and making things nasty just sours everyone's weekend. I'd just be grateful for the opportunities on offer, and for the time and energy that the volunteers put into making it such a great event. 

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  2. 2 hours ago, Raylenth said:

    The game show was brilliant, I'm so glad they had enough fun with it in the US they put it on again for us.

     

    I don't think we can say loud enough that WE DID THE 221B SET TOUR AND IT WAS THE BEST THING EVER

    YES IT WAS! 

    Arwel Wyn Jones: a genius, in the guise of a lovely man. Truly we are not worthy.

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  3. Well, that was immense fun. I'm now home, with a bag full of goodies, a heart full of memories and a head full of cold. Even the last can't detract from what was a brilliant event. So much more relaxed than Excel, and with some wonderful extras like the hilarious game show yesterday afternoon. That was a huge highlight, along with Arwel's 221B set tour, for which were were lucky enough to win an auction. I've been to all three UK Sherlockeds, and I think this was the best so far. Thanks to everyone responsible, or who contributed in any way. Wonderful. 

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  4. I'll echo what Raylenth said a hundred times. All the crew we encountered were fantastic, and ensured that even when we had issues they were quickly resolved so we could achieve what we needed to. Thanks to every one of you. 

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  5. Sadly I was at home in bed with bronchitis, and it was mid-January and below freezing, so despite knowing they were there - the scenes with Sherlock and John in the carriage were filmed by them going round and round Queen Square - I couldn't be! But I was directing all my colleagues using info from Twitter, and they were able to take turns going out to watch. The morgue was in the basement of the Colston Hall, our big music venue, and the street scene where the 221B set was set up was King Street, which runs behind the building Natasha is in in your pic. She shot her husband just outside the Central Library, along from the front of the Cathedral! 

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  6. Only if you really practice your "deranged stare on a balcony".  I have every confidence in your abilities. 

    Fun fact: this scene was filmed at a building on Queen Square in Bristol, opposite my office. However, the people below in the street were in fact on a street in Bath. 

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  7. You won't be boring even if you don't dress up!! 

     

    But you absolutely have to bring that kit on Friday. If certain guests turn up then you might want to use it on them (ahem) or alternatively, need to use it on fainting attendees... Either way, you'll be popular!

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  8. 5 hours ago, Raylenth said:

    The forum is usually quiet now D4em, most people use Fbook and few people come in here.

    Also most activity stems from announcements or questions re how it works but most people are familiar with the structure, especially for the guests we have, so we need more announcements really. wink wink.

    Oh yes, a couple more guest announcements would really spice things up! I wonder if there's anyone listening who could do something about that? :poki:

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  9. 1 minute ago, Raylenth said:

    Not so far as to who it could be, just what they replied in the Facebook post about being in Bournemouth this weekend, in reply to a comment about asking for some more guests they said: Just waiting for some contracts to be signed

    Excellent news! Please let it be.... any of the people we have asked for.

    :poki:

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  10. I'd definitely recommend it, Lokinestro! And I echo everything Raylenth says. For me, Sherlock's magic is as much about the production as the people in front of the cameras and it's been fantastic the last twice to have really key production people there, as well as the actors - of whom we have had the chance to meet more than we could have ever hoped! They have all really loved being there, and every single guest I have met has seemed genuinely delighted to have the chance to meet all of us, as well as the other way around!

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  11. 5 minutes ago, picard25 said:

    I believe I'm in the same boat as LazyDazy in that on Sat,29th,I was in Benedicts queue as it slowly meandered its way as these queues do.At about 5:40ish a Showmasters 'official' in a red top (def higher up the pecking order to normal crew) started pacing back & forth counting the numbers waiting.When I/we got within touching distance of the booth the line was stopped.The time 6:03 and Benedict had to go.Very disappointed but these things happen.The 'Red Top' chap move people who were coming back on Sunday-4 or 5- to one side and the rest of us 15+ were apologised to and told to go to the reg desk for a refund.As I had a flight to catch I did not have time to a) find this desk and then wait so on Monday I sent a msg to Showmasters via Eventbrite but have heard nothing back.There is no way I am losing £76 for no fault of my own.

    Picard, I don't think your situation is the same as lazydazy's - they wanted a refund for Benedict's talk, and I think you are talking about a photoshoot. The talk went ahead at the appointed time and in the advertised place, so as far as I can see lazydazy has no case for a refund. If crew told you that you were eligible for a refund for your photoshoot that's different. 

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