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Was at the show this morning and met the cast of Buck Rogers, they were so nice. I think they should have been on the same row of tables as I went and got Gil Gerard' autograph then I went round to see Tim O'Connor and Felix Silla who both asked me how Gil and Erin were. I then went back round to get Erin Gray' autograph and she asked how Tim and Felix were getting on. I think it's so rare that you find a cast of such nice friendly people and also who still get on so well after all these years. And I have to say Erin is looking very beautiful

Got to add Mary Oyaya to that list.

Just wanted to put in a request to Showmasters for cast shot of Buck Rogers to be available. As Showmasters provide the photos which are given when you buy the autograph I thought someone should start a campaign. I maybe asking for something that may already be in the pipeline, but I am sure I am not alone in wanting to get a signed cast photo of the Buck Rogers team. My alternative is to either try and find a cast shot somewhere or get my 1983 Annual signed. I'd prefer it if a 10x8 cast photo be available.

I'd settle for just Mr T, as I met the other two guys last year. But a reunion with all three would be a excellent idea. Question, would Mr T have to come by boat ? I seem to remeber him saying "You ain't gonna get me on no plane!"

I'd just love to see a full reunion of Jedi, Imperial Officers and Rebel Squadrons and all the Bounty Hunters.

And where do you vote for Andy Hallett ?

I sometimes find it difficult to judge how much you should chat to the guests. I say this as I was in the Alexis Denisof queue and as I could see there were a lot of people wanting to see him I decided I would not take up much of his time and just get my photo signed and thank him. To my surprise he was really laid back and started asking me questions so I chatted with him for a moment or two. Such a nice guy. I then moved onto Jolene Blalock, the photo to be signed was taken and given to Miss Blalock. But to no fault of her own the guy in front of me just would not stop talking to her, she signed my photo I got it given back and was not given the opportunity to thank her. I met Leslie Schofield and spoke to him for a few minutes, but there was no large queue so it did not matter. With more popular stars like Sean Astin I tend to just thank them and shake their hand as I think it will give them more time to see more people. How long should you talk to the stars ?

If they are so insignificant why did you want to take their photo ? Do you normally go up to women and ask to take their photo ?

Got there 8ish and queued, twice I saw someone push in further down the queue, slightly p*ssed at that but let it go. When we got in we were sent to another queue for the virtual tickets, this was a shambles of a queue as people did not know where the end was as they were mixing with people from another queue from the other door. Settled into new queue and collected ticket 250something. Got to see him just after 11. got a 30 second chat with him and a lovely signed in blood signature (red marker pen I provided). I think all the people who were luck enough like me to get something have nothing to complain about, OK so I have no photo, dedication or get to spent a large amount of time talking to him, but at least I got a autograph. As a suggestion that maybe SM could try next year, put a sign out for one queuing area, lock it down so people cannot push in. Also they could try and be giving tickets out early as people arrive and join the queue outside. First come first served.