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Maybe someone else can correct me but I think that it was Run. Luv & Hugs Tara

OME please bring Peter back - He was such a fantastic guest - so giving. Luv & Hugs Tara

AHAHAHAHA it's the best shop ever! where us students shop cos we have no money you need to visit one while you're in england! I love Primark (well it's Pennys here but it's the same thing) It's got to be the best store ever. I bought a gray dress there for €20 the weekend and I'm thinking of wearing it to the Gold reception on the Friday. TaraB Ps. Sisterspooky - That is a great dress by the way !!!!!

Jade, They are FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!! Well done - will keep an eye out for you on Friday. TaraB

Arrrragh this is amazing. Thanks a mill SM - you're the best !!!!!!! TaraB

Apart form all the other things just remember your gold ticket gets you up close in the Wine reception which is restricted to gold and has been well worth it at other events Yeah me too !!!! I'm sorry that Taylor has pulled out cause I know so many really wanted to see him (I'm afraid my Team Edward side was like great we get to meet him, but I honestly wasn't jumping up and down) I think it was really expected and lets face it - the Film has to come first Looking forward to seeing who the replacement is but at this stage am seriously thinking that I was a bit over enthuastic in buying my Gold ticket so early. And just to address the subject of the wine reception (trying so hard not to whine when I know the wonderful people at SM are working their hardest) there are 150 gold passes and 4 guests – what are your chances of getting anywhere near any guest within the half-an-hour given and still maintain any sort of calm, cool and collected order. Anyway they say anticipation is the best part of Christmas and as with the other guests anounced, am really excited to find out who the replacment guest is. TaraB that may actually surprise you but showmasters have done this before and the gold parties are still organised enough that you will get to see them all do not fear at all :) the gold IS worth it! i wish i had the money to have got gold myself Well I look forward to being surprised then. TaraB You'll find it will go fine. We had 150 gold passes at the Hub and around 4 guests at the start (a couple more turned up later). And that worked out fine. We have an escort with each guest that makes sure that no one group hogs the guest too much and moves the guest on when needed. I'm always about in there too. If you find that after 45 minutes you are having problems getting to see the guests, (and this is for anyone) please feel free to come and tell me. I can then ask the escorts to stear the guests in your direction. Again this worked well at the Hub (and at the smaller Eclipse 2). It's sometimes hard for the escorts to find the groups that haven't seen the guest yet (as attendees move about the room). We've been perfecting it as the shows have gone on and it's now pretty good. You long as you don't hide in a corner and say nothing for 90 minutes you'll be fine. As I say if you're finding it hard to meet the guests just come and talk to me. Thanks TT (can you tell that its my first Con?? ) Tara

Apart form all the other things just remember your gold ticket gets you up close in the Wine reception which is restricted to gold and has been well worth it at other events Yeah me too !!!! I'm sorry that Taylor has pulled out cause I know so many really wanted to see him (I'm afraid my Team Edward side was like great we get to meet him, but I honestly wasn't jumping up and down) I think it was really expected and lets face it - the Film has to come first Looking forward to seeing who the replacement is but at this stage am seriously thinking that I was a bit over enthuastic in buying my Gold ticket so early. And just to address the subject of the wine reception (trying so hard not to whine when I know the wonderful people at SM are working their hardest) there are 150 gold passes and 4 guests – what are your chances of getting anywhere near any guest within the half-an-hour given and still maintain any sort of calm, cool and collected order. Anyway they say anticipation is the best part of Christmas and as with the other guests anounced, am really excited to find out who the replacment guest is. TaraB that may actually surprise you but showmasters have done this before and the gold parties are still organised enough that you will get to see them all do not fear at all :) the gold IS worth it! i wish i had the money to have got gold myself Well I look forward to being surprised then. TaraB

Was sitting in my car the other day when Run came on the radio (the good version - Snow Patrol) and i was thinking that the lyrics were very apt for a Twilight type of soundtrack - and then I heard The Three Graces do it in Italian (and instantly fell in love with it) and I kinda could really see it as Bella ran across the Piazza (sp?) in Italy as she is running towards Edward. If you can find the song (I wasn't able to find a link but it is up on itunes to hear a 30 second clip) have a listen and let me know what you think (it starts off a little slow but I think by the time it gets to the peak near the end that Bella would be off on her flight across the square to save Ed) TaraB

Thanks downloaded Startrekkin last night and haven't been able to stop singing it since. How infectious is that song ????? I really haven't heard it in a long time so it was great to hear it again (may just about have it out of my head by the time the Con comes around) TaraB

Apart form all the other things just remember your gold ticket gets you up close in the Wine reception which is restricted to gold and has been well worth it at other events Yeah me too !!!! I'm sorry that Taylor has pulled out cause I know so many really wanted to see him (I'm afraid my Team Edward side was like great we get to meet him, but I honestly wasn't jumping up and down) I think it was really expected and lets face it - the Film has to come first Looking forward to seeing who the replacement is but at this stage am seriously thinking that I was a bit over enthuastic in buying my Gold ticket so early. And just to address the subject of the wine reception (trying so hard not to whine when I know the wonderful people at SM are working their hardest) there are 150 gold passes and 4 guests – what are your chances of getting anywhere near any guest within the half-an-hour given and still maintain any sort of calm, cool and collected order. Anyway they say anticipation is the best part of Christmas and as with the other guests anounced, am really excited to find out who the replacment guest is. TaraB

Yep I'm in aswell !!!! TaraB

Also coming from Ireland (Dublin) TaraB

Arrragh just go my box set of Blood Ties from Amazon - Henry - WOW Really loving him at the mo. TaraB

Oppps so many Taras around here it's mad. Am I the one you are talking about? If so I will be coming in from Dublin, IE Other Tara is from Germany. But like I said I will arrive at 10.25 so whoever is there I will be glad to meet up with. TaraB (the Irish one)

Friday. Actually I just checked my e-mail and I land at 10.25 (I though it was later then that ) Tara

Hi all. I'll be flying into Birmingham as well (not excatly sure what time, but it is around 12 - need to check my ticket ) Will also be busn' it if anyone wants company. Found this on the National Express website, it may give some ideas. Departs Arrives Duration Changes 13:05 14:40 1hr 35min 0 15:20 16:40 1hr 20min 0 19:05 20:20 1hr 15min 0 I'm sure there has to be a bus before 1.00 but it isn't giving me up anything before that TaraB

My top ten Vamps (I can't believe I have a top ten) 1. Edward (OME I love Rob and I love the movie, but book Edward is just other worldly, it gives me shivers reading) 2. Henry (Blood Ties) - (yikes he's ) 3. Josef (Moonlight) 4. Mick (Moonlight) (not really sure which I like more Josef or Mick or Mick or Josef - it changes) 5. Jasper 6. Carlisle 7. Angel 8. Emmett 9. Lestat 10. Spike Luv & Hugs TaraB

Hey all, just poped in really quickly to say Happy New Year !!! Luv & Hugs TaraB

Happy Festive Season to all !!!!! Tara

I'll be 27 at the time of the Con. Luv & Hugs Tara

Yeah it was on in the middle of X-Factor on Saturday (I Let out a little ) Tara

Wow just got back from NYC this morning. Saw it on Thursday - Wow wow wow - all I will say is ...... it's perfect. Luv & Hugs Tara

'Kisses of Fire' I love that song - (not a really well known ABBA song but defo one of the best !!!!) (Just pasting up some lyrics) Lay your head on my chest so you hear every beat of my heart Now there's nothing at all that can keep us apart Touch my lips, close your eyes and see with your fingertips Things that you do, and you know I'm crazy 'bout you Kisses of fire, burning, burning I'm at the point of no returning Kisses of fire, sweet devotions Caught in a landslide of emotions I've had my share of love affairs and they were nothing compared to this Oh, I'm riding higher than the sky and there is fire in every kiss Kisses of fire Kisses of fire When you sleep by my side I feel safe and I know I belong Still it's making me scared that my love is so strong Losing you It's a nightmare, babe, and to me it's new Never before did you see me begging for more Kisses of fire, burning, burning I'm at the point of no returning Kisses of fire, sweet devotions Caught in a landslide of emotions I've had my share of love affairs but they were nothing compared to this Oh, I'm riding higher than the sky and there is fire in every kiss Kisses of fire Kisses of fire Kisses of fire, burning, burning I'm at the point of no returning Kisses of fire, sweet devotions Caught in a land-slide of emotions Kisses of fire, burning, burning (I'm at the point of no returning) Kisses of fire, sweet devotions I'm riding higher than the sky and there is fire in every kiss (Caught in a land-slide of emotions) Kisses of fire, burning, burning I'm at the point of no returning Kisses of fire, sweet devotions Caught in a land-slide of emotions (great song choice for Ed and Bella by the way) Also staying with cheesy pop I really think that Alphabeat's '10,000 Nights' is a good Edward/Bella song - I really love the whole Wuthering Heights reference - Lyrics as follows. I was not looking for arty farty love I wanted someone to love completely Someone more than weekly I was looking for a decent boy For a tender glance For a safety dance The wuthering heights And the stormy nights You give me 10.000 nights of thunder But I will give them all back to you 'Cause you're so uhh, so ahh, so cool. You came like a thief in the night and stole my heart Like a solitude erasure Like an elevator I know we'd do anything for love And it is you and me For all eternity The wuthering heights And the stormy nights You give me 10.000 nights of thunder But I will give them all back to you 'Cause you're so uhh, so ahh, so cool, Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh It feels like 10.000 nights of thunder When I've spend one with you You're so uhh, so ahh, so cool Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh Baby baby you're irresistible and I'm insatiable Yeah love is an ocean of sweet emotion You give me 10.000 nights of thunder But I will give them all back to you 'Cause you're so uhh, so ahh, so cool, Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh It feels like 10.000 nights of thunder When I've spend one with you You're so uhh, so ahh, so cool Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh You give me 10.000 nights of thunder But I will give them all back to you You're so uhh, so ahh, so cool, Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh. You're so uhh, so ahh, so cool, Baby you're so super-supremely-ba-ba-di-oh , You're so uhh, so ahh, so cool Luv & Hugs Tara

Yikes Wow that is some pic. Thanks for posting Starbuck !!! Luv & Hugs Tara

Woohoo, well done you lot !!!! Luv & Hugs Tara