Southernyacht

On here now I'm Heather Sharpe thank you to everyone who informed me i tried to ring the hotel but there was no one to talk to today so will ring in the morning to double cheak everything Hi Heather! Hope it's all ok - if you need the confirmation number, let me know on here and I'll find a way to get it to you

Hi everyone, Thanks for the replies. Still no trace of my booking apparently - but I managed to speak to a really helpful lady this morning at the hotel who made me a whole new reservation. So I can breath again Fingers crossed everyone else's booking are ok. And I'll stop worrying once I sit my backside on that bed!! Now....I can go pack

Hi all, Having a panic here. I contacted the hotel Thursday as I only had the confirmation number they gave me when I phoned to book. No email confirmation was ever received. When I contacted them, they say they have no booking in my name and the confirmation number I have is for someone called Heather Sharpe (def not me). Soo..........it looks like the reservations have been mixed up by the hotel and they can't find mine. It might be worth other people double checking if they haven't already - and if Heather Sharpe is on here, have you got my booking! On a more serious note, I'm hopping mad. Third day of contacting the hotel tomorrow to try and sort this. So much for booking on the day the hotel code was released. I hope not too many people are affected. (me - the one sobbing in the corner) Any advice...please..........

Silver 06 for me! Wasn't expecting such a low number

This is a thinking out loud question here - so bear with me I'm wondering if there will be a limit on how many autos they'll let John sign at a time as he's only there for the one day. Just a thought as I have a few things I'd love to get signed, but I think I'll be prioritising them as it's only fair that everyone gets at least one thing signed

Ha! I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that Great photos everyone

I think the whole day wasn't as hot or as busy as I was dreading. Got there at 9.30 so managed to miss any major confusion on the front doors, but still had trouble as there was a group of people on the steps all chatting that were blocking the signs (cue me wondering around aimlessly for a few mins ). Once inside, easy to find VTs, and the stages etc. Place felt a bit gloomy inside though, like being a carpark. Think the queuing system for the talks failed a bit at times. Not much incentive to queue in an orderly line when other people are walking straight up to the front and being let in. Plus this was the first ever photo shoot (and I've been to a few) where I got completly lost in the queue and no-one seemed to know where anyone should be. Still, on the positive side, I did get to visit the people at the back, in the middle and at the front of the queue all in the space of a couple of mins Biggest request of all? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE can someone ask the guy who was handing the mic around during the talks to crouch down instead of just standing there in the middle looking a bit lost? He did a wonderful job of blocking the view for people behind him - thanks!!

Yay! all booked - nice and quick and easy too

Him and Kai together would be a great double act - plus he covers new and old Torchwood......as well as just being damn funny

wow, I would have thought this would be stopped by the crew - unless it was one of those 'oops, happened before we could stop it moments'

Good news.....is he just there on the one day though? The latest notice I've seen on Twitter suggests he's just there on the Sunday...

Got fingers and toes crossed he''ll be there on Monday as that's the only day I can go

Hello! I'm Cathy, normally identified by wearing something with a Smurf on (lanyard this year). Been to all the Hubs except 2 (which of course was the one I REALLY wanted to go too..... d'oh! ) I'll be on my own, got Silver 20 so say hi. I like meeting new people.

Silver 20 here

Hey! I can fill a gap - silver 19 for me. First solo convention as well - eek!

Mostly best wishes etc - but got a 'double thumbs up' from Tom for one item and when my b/f asked him to sign another item with my name on he signed it 'you're very brave...'

Wohooo! I can't believe how excited I am now (oh hang on - yes I can ) Excellent news

Dellefyne I remember seeing you - I really liked your bag!! Great photos everyone

Definitely Eve Myles Even my other half was taken with her. He just stood there gazing at her ..... I had to end up dragging him away A very good day all round....

Best thing for me was going with someone who wasn't so keen to start with - but by the end of the weekend - they were converted! They're even talking about the Hub 2 (Plus the play of course )

Definitely agree about the tall people This was our first con - and despite an initial 5-10 minute panic of trying to work out where/what/how we soon got into the swing of things. And managed to get everything signed, photo shoots, talks etc. What we really liked: High stage Big boards showing which groups had been called The post-it system for autographs - simple but effective Plenty going on - we didn't really seem to be hanging around and the days flew by What we didn't like so much Being told to squeeze up close in a queue - when believe me - there wasn't any further to squeeze up After about 6 times of being told that - it made us feel like we back in school. It seemed like a few people in front of us didn't know they weren't allowed to bring bags etc into the photo shoot. So that seemed to cause a lot of confusion. And Captain Jacks office! Maybe its just us - but we didn't realise it was open to all and so we didn't visit it - so hopefully we'll get piccies instead. But we still had a time. Roll on next year.....

Hi all A quick question from a con newbie here. If you've booked photo shoots, but can't arrive until the Saturday morning, is there anyway of knowing when they start? I'd hate to arrive to find out I'd missed my 'slot' Or is is best to get up at the crack of dawn and arrive for when the registration desk opens?? Thank you!

Very true. We're not dressing up either - but will be having a bit of a

That's a relief - I thought it was just me checking daily

I think I'll just say ditto to everything that Jay's just said! Except that I'll add that I'm Cathy from Southampton. Will be coming with reluctant other half Really wanted a Gold ticket, but couldn't go on the Friday (and then they sold out ) Then I wanted a silver ticket, but then realised I can probaly only make one day But I'm sure I'll be there somehow!! I also collect smurfs - so look out for me