Madeleine

It seems odd that this question was asked and has not been answered. Is someone from Showmasters going to explain how we can get a refund for talks that were significantly shorter than advertised, or that were inaudible? It ought to go without saying that a talk should be audible. It could have been made audible in many ways; the most obvious being to move all the seats nearer, and not reserve four or five rows at the front for people who weren't coming: if people can see the lips of a speaker they're far more likely to be able to hear despite lousy accoustics. I don't know what could be done about the accoustics, but I know that when I went to the talk at last year's LFCC that Karren Gillian did, I heard every word. But regardless of why we couldn't hear, lots of us couldn't hear somethign we'd paid to be able to hear. It would help if someone were to explain how a refund could be arranged.

The good: free wifi, the Iron Throne, the chap who re-arranged the time of the MTG tournament so that my little boys could take part. The bad: massive gap between guests doing talks and the front row of seating, and leaving an excessive number of rows of seats for the gold ticket-holders. So many people have said that they couldn't hear what we'd paid our £15 to hear, and it's even more frustrating when there were five rows of empty seats in front of most of us. If we'd been allowed to move forward once it was clear that the gold ticket-holders weren't going to be taking up all six rows, then a great many of us would have been able to see the lips of the guests, and so 'hear' more. Also, if you are advertising talks as 11:10-11:40, then 11:50-12:20, 12:30-1pm etc, it kind of implies that the gaps between are for emptying and refilling the hall, so that the talks really are half hour long. It seems a little bit rotten to then start the talks late AND finish them early. What with not hearing, and the 30 minute talks lasting 20 minutes, I do not feel I got an honest return on my £15. Suggeestions: At the photo-pickup tables, not all of the space was being used, so it would have made sense to spread the pictures out more, not overlap every photo. It really helps if we can see the guests, so we know if we're looking at a batch we're in or not. A lot of people seemed to be under the impression that if their face was not in any of the photos that were out, they could change that fact by standing and staring at the batch. If the stewards were to explain to them that they were achieving nothing by standing motionless in a wall in front of other people, and told them to circulate, it might help everyone. I know the shambles of the queue was a venue thing rather than a Showmasters thing, but if you're aware of it (basically, a queue was snaking along perfectly for a good few minutes before it collapsed into a free-for-all) it might be possible to get it right next time. What was happening at first was good - one or two stewards could perhaps have kept it going. The aisle where all the cosplay photos were going on, mandalorians and droids and that, needs to be at least twice as wide as any other merchandise aisle.

I had a lovely weekend, and most of the event was fine or better. What wasn't fine was the music during the talks. There were two I'd been looking forward to, and failed to hear a thing. The accoustics aren't good in that place anyway; even when there's no music there's the ambient sound of thousands of people and a number of videos. Perhaps it would be possible to have a higher stage, and give them high stools instead of little chairs? I'm not the only person who hears stuff better when I can see the speakers' faces.

She was smashing. She is prettier by far than Amy Pond, probably because Pond usually looks glum but Karen was the smiliest of people. Very friendly. And she had perfect diction. I've been to plenty of talks in that place over the years and in general I count myself lucky when I hear half of what the guest says, and luckier still if I have a good enough view to lipread. (The accoustics aren't good there.) Karen has such a lovely clear voice that I heard every word.

I think this was the best con I've been to, and I've been to lots. Thanks everyone. The commentary was brilliant. But I'm rather deaf, so I could only hear snatches of the brilliance. For myself, I'd prefer it if next time (please please have a next time!) you had the sound of the episode far quieter so that the commentators could be heard easier. Also, putting subtitles on the screen might be good so that the story can be followed while the commentators are heard.

Thanks everyone, it was a lovely weekend, really well organised. Interesting guests, nice party decorations etc and good value for money.

Yes, that is the usual timeframe. There have been events where some guests stayed a little longer, but with 9 PM at the earliest I highly doubt this will work out timewise. Reception closes around 8 PM. We've always been advising ticket holders to bring their registration letter and show it to crew, then they can still come to the party on Friday. I don't see any reason why this wouldn't work if the meet and greet should still be running. If you leave your registration letter with your wife (maybe with a short note explaining the circumstances) she should be allowed to pick up your ticket, yes. OK - so it looks as though I will miss the meet and greet oh well. Would it be possible for a friend to go to the meet and greet in my place? (she has a standard ticket)

I have some questions about the meet and greet. I won Gold ticket no.1 at Hallowhedon so I will be able to go to the meet and greet - however I am not sure what time it will be or if I can make it. Basically I am away in Iceland for the week and do not land at Heathrow until 8pm. I reckon the earliest I will get to the meet and greet will be 9pm. Will I still be able to register at this time? If I cannot register will I still be allowed into the meet and greet? - Is it ok to arrive half way through? (my wife will be there so she can register me earlier if that is better?) Any advice greatfully received :) (Whoops! Accidentally posted on my wife's account )

I love how she was outraged when she said that... but MORE outraged when she said "twice!" The best line from any show is surely "If wishes were horses we'd all eat steak" - but most of Jayne's lines are fab.

No mice. One cockroach.

That would be the BEST GUEST EVER.

The name of the story is "The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith" It was a fun couple of episodes.

I know it's a matter of taste, but I prefer that they don't open it up to the floor. I've been to too many cons where people ask totally inappropriate questions - about underwear, for example; or 'questions' that are barely-disguised monologues about the fan him/herself; or questions that make no sense. Plus, when fans are asking the questions you inevitably get to learn all of their names and where they're from, and with only 45 minutes to listen to the guest I'm happier at events where that particular way of using up time doesn't happen. Also, it doesn't bother me if one guest is asked the same questions as another. They give different enough answers :) I think 'who the hell writes this --' was banter rather than criticism, and the fact that virtualy every question over the weekend led to an interesting answer of some sort seems to me to say that they were okay sorts of questions.

So I'm sure it'll be a fun weekend whoever is there, but if a genie were to grant me my wishes here's who I'd like to see... From Buffy: Amber Benson. She's done a lot besides act, I bet she'd be interesting. And Tara was just the nicest character ever. From Angel: Amy Acker. Illyria wowed me and Dr Saunders in Dollhouse is so very different from either her or Fred. Amy is such a good actress. I'd cope fine if a certain Mr Lutz were to return though. From Firefly: Adam Baldwin. Cos he's just fabulous in whatever part he plays. From Serenity: Cheweitel Ejefor (sp) or the chap who played Mr Universe. Just cos I've never seen either at a con. From Dollhouse: The woman who plays De Witt. Now there's a character with hidden depths. Or Alan Tudyk. He's a nice chap and very funny. Also, Neil Patrick Harris. I know Dr Horrible is a bit 'niche' but he'd be great to have at the con.

Anthony Head is one of the nicest actors around. And he's been in a fair few shows besides Buffy, so I bet he'll have a lot of interesting things to say. As for it being in the Thistle, you don't have to stay in the same hotel. I find that the Sheraton accross the road is a nice place to stay - cheapish, with clean comfy rooms, and thick curtains to keep the light out if you want to lie-in long after sun-up Hallowhedon was such fun, it'd be a shame if anyone was put off Hallowhedon II because of the venue.

The Good... Same as is usually good with ME cons. Staff were friendly and competent; lots of effort clearly went into making the parties special; Q&A talks well-managed; decent info packs; pleasant guests (that's a bit pot luck, but at cons where the guests are treated nicely by the staff it's far more likely, and ME seem to get better moods from the guests than one or two organisations I could mention); great atmosphere; good value for money. The Bad... Guests shouldn't chew gum while they're talking. It's harder to hear them, and unpleasant to look at them for lip-reading. And the Thistle is a dive - not your fault, it just is. The 'Next Time, Please Can We Have'... I second the comments above that it'd be nice to have an episode screening or three in the mornings. I get that it's rather dependent on what rooms etc you have though, so if it's not feasible, no worries. The Important Bit... THANK YOU! It was a smashing weekend.

Chatting to Kai in the lift; and he kissed me when I put a few pounds in his bucket. Tom Price covering his face in false moustaches. Brighton winning 5-0 (hey, if Gareth's allowed to pick the Rugby...) Candyfloss! Eve & Kai's talk. The fab costumes people had on.

Positives... Brilliant weekend. Great guests, splendid parties. Thanks! You changed most/all of the stuff we had an issue with last time: the rounded passes, the big schedules, and having everyone seated to watch the sketch - thanks! First con ever where I never once had to ask a steward a question about what was where and when and how. That says a lot for the standard of the organising. The Freak Show was such a lark. Well done to the people who dreamt it all up. Nice friendly atmosphere. Negative... When someone is chewing gum, all their ickky slurps get picked up on any microphone they happen to be holding at the time. Guests who haven't used a mike before night not know this.

If the offer's still open, I'm looking for a room to share. Would you e-mail me if you'd like to discuss it? I'm MadeleineW@gmail.com Thanks :)

I doubt I'd be able to attend anything on Friday due to commitments. But I think it's a nice idea to put stuff on, low-key stuff like a quiz, a DVD or a discussion forum or something. Basically, if you do something in that time that costs money to arrange, you'll get people moaning that they've paid for the con but didn't get to partake in everything they'd paid for. However, if you do something that's smallish on the Friday afternoon, you can reply that every paying guest gets what was advertised, and if some people get extra then it's "lucky them" and no one else actually loses out by their good fortune. Good luck with whatever you decide to do though, I hope it goes well and makes people happy :)

Massively appreciate this. Thanks! I am such an idiot when it comes to packing I always forget something!!

A written account of an actor’s panel can never be as good as the real thing – the faces pulled, and the tone of voice used can make a straight line into a joke that has the audience in stitches – but for your edification and (hopefully) delight I’ve transposed what I could of Saturday’s panels, and a little of Sunday’s. If I've missed stuff you would have liked to read: sorry! I had to go slow some of the time due to wrist-ache, I've forgotten how to use a pencil cos it's like soooo twentieth century. John Barrowman was first up… Q; How do you see the difference between Doctor Who’s Captain Jack, and Torchwood’s Captain Jack? JB: The writers make the difference. In Doctor Who, Captain Jack is part of a team, not the main guy: The Doctor’s the leader, Jack is a follower. But in Torchwood he’s a leader. In a sense in Doctor Who Jack’s there to help, not to take responsibility. He’s more innuendo-building. In Torchwood he’s more in your face. The pressure’s taken off him when he’s in the Tardis, but in Torchwood the responsibility is on his shoulders. Q: You’ve expressed an interest in playing Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. What attracts you to the role? JB: I like him cos he’s nuts! He’s a hero but a fallen hero in the sense that he believes in his cause yet everyone else thinks he’s a loon. He wears a shaving bowl for a helmet: “The Golden Helmet of Lambrino.†Also, Dulcinea, what a great role to play a whore that everybody loves. I love the show, I did it in college but I played the priest. Q: Why do you not speak in your Scottish accent when it’s so lovely? JB: I know it’s lovely, but it’s just the thing that’s in me from being bullied as a kid, when I moved to America. Over the years I’ve become more comfortable. It’s not that I’m not proud of my heritage, I am. When people would ask me to speak with a Scottish accent it was like I was being put on show. Those are things it’s hard to get over. I’m a success as an American, but I’m a Brit at heart. I have a British passport. Q: How do you cope with being recognised in public and the difficulty of being famous? JB: I don’t find it difficult, I absolutely love it! This is the career I wanted, you guys gave it to me, why should I be an ass? There are limits, and if they’re crossed I’m the first person to speak out. But I still go shopping, I still go to TK Max, to the supermarket. People who see me say “we thought you’d have people to do this for youâ€. Why? Why would I pay other people to do what I love? The fame is one of those ‘added extra’ things. Q: Jack has died a lot of ways. Which was your favourite way to die? JB: Favourite death? A weird question! Jack’s died so many ways. Shot in the forehead many times… in the heart… Here’s a teaser for s3: I like the way Jack dies in s3. There will be no more hints! It’s pretty awesome. I’m not giving any more hints. It’ll be all over the internet: “Oh my god he said THIS and then he said …†I know the internet. I have ‘names.’ I’m on a lot of the sites. Some of you I’ve spoken to, and you don’t know it’s me! But I don’t have, will NEVER have, a Bebo or Facebook page. (John went on to comment that he has to pay Myspace et al to get rid of the entries that people make in his name, and asked that if people see anyone on such a site claiming to be him, we let other people know it isn’t.) Q: How does Jack’s coat survive? And why a belt AND braces? JB: A lot of people think this is a fashion faux pas, but in the ‘40s it was done. People wore braces, and they would hang things on their belts. My father impressed on me that you needed to wear a belt to be properly dressed. Last series, we destroyed the coat a lot. I had six made for the series. They cost £1,500 each. I had one made. It comes on tour with me. I wanted my own so I can do the hoovering in it. (Mimes himself hoovering, while singing the Torchwood theme.) They don’t make the fabric any more. Graham bought all the fabric there was, because they don’t make it any more. They don’t make the boots either, so I’m going to have to have new ones. Q: Would you ever want to take over from Bruce Forsyth as host of Strictly Come Dancing? JB: Truthfully, yes. All of us know Bruce through the generations. I’d love to have a career like that when I’m 82. Yes I’d love to host Strictly Come Dancing. (John said that he wants us all to vote for Mark Foster and had printed out the phone number for us on flyers for us.) If Mark gets to the semi-final he’ll dance in his swimming trunks. Q: Knowing how television shows are made, does it spoil the magic for you? JB: It doesn’t. The first thing I do when I get home is turn on the TV. We have one in the kitchen, we’re thinking of having one in the bathroom. I love TV. TV is one of the best medias, mediums, did I say that right? And in times of a credit crunch, what do people do? Going to the cinema is difficult: they watch TV. I like Lost, Entourage. I like Family Guy. The more politically incorrect we can be and laugh at each other, the better. When I’m on TV I watch it. Some people are like “I can’t watch it!†But I’m like “I worked hard to be here, bring on the popcorn.†Q: Is it hard working with green-screen? JB: My first scene for Doctor Who was on an invisible spaceship in front of Big Ben. But you just have to play the scene. That scene was all about the romance between Rose and Jack, Jack trying to con her and trying to suck her in. Literally! (laughs) Or was it the other way around? Q: Did you enjoy driving a Porsche as Jack? JB: Yes, because it’s mine. I won’t tell you how we get it, but Jack gets a black Porsche. I leased my car to the BBC. And I have a Delorean. Q: What can you do better than anyone else you know? JB: Apart from the obvious? (much smirking and audience sniggering). You want me to be honest? This is going to sound bigheaded, but I am so confident in the way I do it: sing. I know my craft. When I go on stage, people go “fffn!†I have the presence. Does that sound naff? Q: How did you get into theatre, and what would you be doing if you hadn’t? JB: It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, be an entertainer, performer. In 1989 I went for an open call in the West End for Anything Goes opposite Elaine Paige. I got the part. If I wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be doing anything. I’d be trying to do it if I wasn’t doing it. I have other goals. I may not achieve them, but I believe it’s important to have goals. My cup is never half empty. Q: If you could have anyone, who would you want to be on Torchwood with you? JB: Alive, I think Brad Pitt. He’s really sexy. Jennifer Anniston. She’s sexy, she’s well put together, she knows her own style. Those two together would be really good: they’d fight. How good would that be? It’d be like Big Brother. Q: When Torchwood finally ends, what will be your most lasting memory? JB: It changed my life and gave me everything I could possibly dream of and more. And this is gonna sound corny, but it’s this, the convention and things. People who come and see me in the street, fans who write in. Those’d be my lasting memories. But it aint gonna end! Q: That’s all we have time for… JB: A little teaser for s3 – don’t tell anyone I told you – you get to see me naked. The second panel was with Naoko Mori, Gareth David Lloyd, and Kai Owen. GDL: This is great, Barrowman isn’t here so I get to sit in the middle. Q: Kai, would you like Rhys to become a regular member of the team? KO: No. I kind of just got caught up in it. Rhys is in touch with the real world. If Gwen’s in trouble he’ll get drawn in, he wants to protect Gwen. No. I prefer it that way. GDL: It’s not cos everyone keeps bloody dying? (For reasons unknown to me, at this point Gareth said “You remind me of the babe†and we joined him in the opening lines of “Magic Dance†from the David Bowie film Labyrinth. A little random to be sure, but he has a great voice.) Q: Gareth, if you and your band went on tour, who would you want to support you? GDL: All the bands I like are too good to support us. It’d have to be someone really s~~. Oh, kids here! I mean rubbish. Don’t smoke. Rubbish. Like Mcfly. KO: I like McFly. GDL: “I’m so generic, it’s so hard to be middle class†Q: Naoko, what did you make of Tosh’s background, like her coming from Osaka? GDL: Mousaka? NM: We didn’t know a lot about the background, but as the series progressed… We have such… What was I going to say? GDL: Just sing something NM: English is my second language KO: Say it in Japanese NM: Everything fits. One of my favourite episodes was Fragments. Everything makes sense. The reference with the space pig, tying in with Doctor Who. I’m not good at… GDL: What has that got to do with Moussaka? KO: You’re lovely to look at but you don’t half talk some s~~. Q: Naoko, How did you feel when you found your character was being killed off? (Ahhh from the audience) NM: Yes, that was my first reaction! To me, it kind of made sense. She went through a heck of a lot, especially in that second year. Of course, I was devastated, sad. (Ahhh) But it reaffirms the fact that working for Torchwood is dangerous. It’s like she came full circle. It was so well written. GDL: I was gutted. KO: Wasn’t those last scenes brilliant though? NM: When I read the scenes I was welling up, but I thought “That’s how to write a death sceneâ€. I’m welling up now. (Ahhh) I’m sorry it made so many of you cry, but I was glad, because it meant that it mattered to you. GDL: It means you can act. Q: What reality shows would you go on? KO: I would hate to be on Strictly Come Dancing. Hell’s Kitchen, or Gordon Ramsey’s F Word, something to do with food. GDL: Celebrity Love Island. I hate reality TV, but have you seen the knockers? NM: I’m with Kai. I’d love to do Hell’s Kitchen or Gordon Ramsey’s F Word. KO : We met him! NM: I know! I totally made a fool of myself! GDL: ?? KO: It was in London. GDL: Something else I hadn’t been invited to. KO: It was Barrowman’s fault GDL: Everything’s Barrowman’s fault. Q: Where does Ianto live (audience laughter) GDL: Why is that funny? Q: and where would he like to live? GDL: I thought he lived in Jack’s hole. There’s a manhole in Jack’s office. What? You find out a little bit about his background in the next series. I imagine he lives in the Hub, I reckon. KO: And where would he like to live? GDL: Hampstead NM: A bit of a commute… KO: Hampstead Heath. In the bushes with George Michael GDL: I’ve always fancied Ianto in a nice little cottage. Q: Naoko, what part in what musical would you most like to do? NM: Yes. What part. Oh, there’s so many… GDL: Can we get back to you because this is going to take a long time. NM: Oh there’s lots. I love Chicago loads. I’m hoping to do something next year. There’s a couple of things in Japan. But they’re in Japan. Q: What’s the most nerve-wracking thing you’ve ever done? KO: Being a best man. You’re not yourself and you’ve got to be funny. It’s terrifying. NM: Every single time I’ve had to go on stage. The first night is terrifying. Even something like this, last night. GDL: I don’t get nervous. No, the first time I was on Torchwood. It was so big. (audience laughter.) What the hell is so funny? I’m being sensitive! And my first day on TV with Stephen Fry, who is just a legend. NM: Were you really nervous on your first day? KO: Yeah, ‘e just said. Q: What’s your favourite hangover cure? GDL: Another f~~~ KO: Hair of the dog. Dominos GDL: Dominos? KO: Pizza GDL: Oh, I thought you meant (mimes placing dominos on end, and bangs his forehead as one of the invisible dominos sets the rest off too soon.) Q: Would you like to be James Bond? GDL: I turned down the last one. Yes I’d love to have a go. I was obsessed when I was younger. I had the deluxe box set with all nineteen films, and then they released another bloody film. So there’s another collector’s edition box set. And by then there’s another film. Before you know it you have 25 deluxe collectors edition box sets. Q: How do you feel when you hear a Torchwood ringtone? KO: That’s John Barrowman. GDL: John Barrowman. That’s the only one I’ve ever heard. Q: What does it feel like to know that people have pictures of you on their bedroom walls? KO: Great GDL: There’s not so many though. It’s usually Tennant or the gay one. Q: How would you describe yourself in a personals ads? GDL: Really good at oral sex, and I’m on the telly. NM: Delicate oriental lotus flower GDL: - or “talking Jap†KO: Big Welshman loves food, beer and sex GDL: Question from the lady with the nice teeth? KO: I’m glad you said Teeth GDL: I can’t see her spam Q: What coping mechanisms do you use for working with John Barrowman? GDL: Sometimes you’ve just got to close your eyes and relax. Put yourself in a different situation. JO: Hypnotherapy NM: Retcon Q: We’re out of time now KO: It’s because of Barrowman, isn’t it? It’s because of Barrowman! GDL: He gets to be up here on his own, AND he’s cutting us short, we want 45 minutes each! Q: We can do one more question, so what’s your favourite thing about your character? GDL: (to Naoko) Do you want to go first? KO: Take your time darling NM: I like – I liked – (Ahhh) (Kai and Gareth have been pulling faces every time we’ve said Ahhh for Naoko) KO : You’re doing it on purpose now! NM: The best thing about Tosh was that she was a geek. I’m a geek. Geeks rule the world. She wasn’t perfect, no one’s perfect - GDL: Oh, I dunno NM: - the fact that she’s a normal girl. Not very good with… words… KO: Stephen Fry she aint. GDL: I love the fact that Ianto’s such a mysterious baseborn cad. As an actor it was great to play, cos there were infinite possibilities. It’s less fun now that he’s less mysterious. Obviously it was more fun in the beginning when he was more. KO: What are you on about? I love playing Rhys. I get to snog Eve Myles. GDL: We all get to snog Eve Myles. KO: He’s just a nice guy. I like playing him and things like that. GDL: (slowly) Do you remember where you are? The group was joined by other guests, including Lachlan Niebor (Grey), Jack Montgomery (Young Jack), and John Barrowman for the next panel. JB: how come HE gets to sit in the middle? Q: What does everyone want for Christmas? JM: A Porshce. JB: Come to my room LN: A Porshce. JB: Come to my room GDL: ‘Hidden Depths – the emotions of Ianto’, a 13-part series. JB: You’d better work hard NM: A dog. GDL: If you want someone who’s going to sit in your lap and sniff you all day, I’ll do it. JB: I have SO rubbed off on you. Q: If you could really travel in time - JB: I do anyway! Q: - when and where would you go? JM: I’d go during an A Level class. I’d go to anywhere that was better than an A Level class. Anywhere. LN: I’d go back to the time I was working with John Barrowman JB: You are SO gonna get a porshce! I’d go back to my family before I was born and meet all the people I’ve heard about, have dinner with them. And there’s a naughty one: I’d go back to the Romans, and I wouldn’t watch them build stuff. GDL: I’d go forward to tonight. Fast forward to the orgy. NM: The ‘60s. Amazing music. KO: Maybe Madison Square Gardens, 1972, so I could see Elvis Other things… Naoko Mori filmed her bedroom scenes in To the Last Man on the same day as the bedroom scenes in Adam. Brian and Anthony were passing each other on the way in or out and highfiving. It was supposed to be a closed set, but she reckoned that still meant about eighty people. “I was like – can’t I gargle in between? Can’t we at least change the sheets? But it was the best day of my life and I got paid for it†Gareth arrived for his second panel handcuffed to a small inflatable sheep. “I miss home,†he said, before asking if anyone in the audience had the keys. When John Barrowman first saw Lachlan, the chap hired to play his brother Grey, he rang RTD and cried “you have to write an incest scene!†When RTD talks, apparently he looks like all those creatures from the Creature Comforts ads. But I can’t for the life of me remember who said so. Gareth has a nice line in mimicry, and was a scream whenever he ‘did’ John. Because Naoko umm'd and errr'd a lot, after a bit whenever she took the microphone Kai and Gareth or John and Gareth would put their heads on each other's shoulders and snore. There were posters, "Sponsor a Weevil... for just £2 a month you can sponsor a weevil in Cardiff Bay... you will get photos and letters from your weevil... this is the sort of letter you can expect to receive: [bad handwriting] Dear human, i killed a dog today, if I knew where you lived i would kill you too love from weevil xx" The thing I wanted but which was just for gold ticket holders was the mug that said "Property of Top Secret Organisation - if found please return to Torchwood Hub, Millenium Plaza, Cardiff"

I'd buy it.

A minor thing, but it can't do any harm to ask, I hope... Tall people have no idea how much short people miss. When people are standing, I reckon no one under about 5'2" can see much of what's going on at the front, no matter where you stand. So if there's another sketch, like the splendid one we had the other night, can you ask people to sit? I know it'd mean sitting on the floor, but for those of us who are short or wheelchair-bound it'd be much nicer.

She was the loveliest! Very nice, and witty in a gentle way. If there's any chance of having her at Hub2, I'd be pleased.