AnnieHarbuckle

OH NO!!!! How will we ever survive without the usual Shabs pictures?!?! I hope you're camera survives it's hangover and the pictures are alright!! Was great to see you again hun!!

I had an absolute ball this weekend! Yes I was tired most of the time and yes I was aching all over after Sunday but I wouldn't have missed it for the world!! Thanks to you all for making my return to crewing such a spectacular experience!! And thanks to TT and the Pitt Bosses for all their hard work in organising us etc... I think I may have even convinced my fella to apply for crewing! YAY!! Another convert! Hope to see you all soon!! AnnieXxX

Hey Guys, Got my email! Thanks so much for letting me crew again! I'm so excited!! I've replied and hopefully I've put all the info in that you need. Thanks again, Annie.

Hey Yvie!! Congratulations on your engagement! I'm so happy for you! I'm coming to Manchester on the Sunday for a visit so will hear all about it then. Maybe now you and your husband to be could adopt 'Little Orphan Annie'... ??? Heehee! Hope you're well, Lots of loveXxX

Hi guys!! Long time no speak!! Sorry I haven't been in touch, things have been really hectic up my end but they're finally starting to look a bit saner so thought I'd take some time out to come and see how everyone is doing! I'm not crewing for Manchester but I think I'm gonna pop in on the Sunday to see everyone! I have applied for Collectormania 13 though so hopefully I'll be back crewing with you all! Hope life is treating you all well. AnnieXxX

How classy do I look with that yellow duster/rag thing?!?! What an awful picture of me! I do appologise to anyone who comes across it whilst looking through Alex's photo's. I am a tiny bit insane and I tend to pull stupid faces when people are taking photo's of me... Oh well! At least it's a memorable one!! AnnieXxX

Hey guys, Thought I'd come and introduce myself to ya'll and to catch up with the people I've not spoken to in a while. My name is Anna but everyone calls me Annie which I prefer really. I live in a town called Rochdale which isn't too far fromManchester. I'm 21 years old and I've just finished a 3 year Media degree with a public relations minor at Sheffield Hallam University. I got a 2.2 and I'm chuffed to bits! Was so convinced that I'd have to resit some stuff, but then again I suppose I was just preparing myself for the worst! I'm working at ASDA at the moment which doesn't sound too impressive... well... it isn't really! But I've just got a new job there as the events co-ordinator and personal assistant to the store manager. I get to wear my own polo shirt that has 'Events Co-ordinator' written on it and it's red, not bright 'will-make-you-blind-if-you-stare-at-it-too-long' green. YAY!! My main responsibilities in store as the events co-ordinator include dealing with charities and groups in the local community, marketing for the store and events instore for new products, special seasons and general fun for staff colleagues (hate that word!) and customers. Found out yesterday that through the events I organised the store raised £1465.31 for Tickled Pink breast cancer charities! I'm well chuffed! Ok, now I've stopped boring you all with work stuff I'll get onto the other stuff in my life. The main thing that most people seem to be interested in about me is that I'm Ukrainian. My grandparents came over to the UK after the 2nd World War and settled here. The Ukrainians that came over here set up a community so that they could continue the Ukrainian traditions and feel a little more comfortable in a new country. Well, the traditions have been upheld and I'm so happy they have been because I dunno where I'd be without them. I do Ukrainian dancing and celebrate traditional ukrainian holidays and I belong to the Ukrainian Youth Association of Great Britain. I also love performing. Not only do I do Ukrainian dancing I love to sing, act and dance in musicals. I've not been on stage for such a long time but when I am I feel at home. I've been in many musicals including 'FAME!', 'Bugsy Malone' and 'Annie' (and no, I didn't play Annie, I was too old at the time!). I had main parts in 'Brigadoon' where played Fiona and 'Hello Dolly!' where I actually was Dolly! I got a Certificate of Promise from the Greater Manchester Drama Federation for my role as Dolly, that's probably my proudest achievement to date. Other stuff I love includes listening to music (I love songs rather than particular bands. I like a bit of everything when it comes to music. At the moment I'm obsessed with 'The Feeling'. Love their album, its amazing!), reading books (Harry Potter books rule all!!) and generally having fun with my friends, family and my lovely man. My fandom lies with Harry Potter really (as you may have already guessed!) but I'm also obsessed with 24. Jack Bauer is a god among men and anyone who says otherwise obviously has no sense whatsoever! I also love prison break, friends and other stuff I can't think of right now. I started going to collectormania events at CM7 and I'm proud to say that I'll be crewing at CM GMEX 2! YAY! Anyway, that's about it from me. If you want any more info email me or add me to MSN (anniesywanyk@hotmail.com) or go to my myspace page which I update regularly (www.myspace.com/annieharbuckle). Hope you enjoyed my essay and that I speak to you all soon! AnnieXxX P.S - Heres a pic of me doing the classic Anniepose. (This one's for you Shabs!)...

YAY!!! I'm so excited Yvie! Can't wait to see ya'll again! I've told nick that he has to come and visit while I'm crewing!! Heehee! YAY!!! I'm totally ready to party that weekend! Not staying in the hotel because I live like 45mins drive from Manchester town but I'll be around. So Excited! XxX

YAY!! You know an event is getting close when Keith starts writing his poems! I'm so excited! I'll be there both days and I cannot wait!! AnnieXxX

Hey guys!! Guess what?!... I'm crewing both days at GMEX!!! YAY!!! My 1st time crewing! I'm so excited! When I got the e-mail I told my mum and was jumping up and down like a little child! My best friend Jess is crewing too for both days which is really cool! Can't wait to see you all! Sorry I've not been in touch lately I've been so so busy with work that I've not really had much time for anything! But I'm starting to settle into my new role now and I'm managing my time much better recently. So I should be able to get on the net a lot more! YAY!! Hope everyone is good! AnnieXxX

The Feeling - Fill My little World... Oh now the song's changed. It's... Olive - You're not Alone

I love New Crushes!!! And going on dates with the crush in question!! YAY! Annie.

Tenacious D - Wonderboy (*sings* 'What is the secret of your power?!')

Ha ha ha!! I absolutely LOVE it!! Was giggling to myself trying not to laugh too loudly because the rents are asleep! 'Wheeeeeeee!!! Ha ha ha ha!!!...' Annie.

Hey guys, Didn't get selected this time but that's ok. Just wanted to thank Jola for letting me know so quickly. Might be coming down on the Sunday for the day just to see everyone again! Hope you all have a brill time! Annie.

UB40- Red, Red Wine.

Annie's Song - John Denver Annie.

I love crunch corners!! *goes to get banana and chocolate covered cornflake crunch corner* Annie.

So was ASDA!... I hate that ASDA was open on Bank Holiday Monday and that I had to work the whole 9 hours it was open with a belting hangover!! Annie.

Sing for Absolution - Muse

or we could catch you mid sneeze... and tickle you!.... LOL! (i am evil) Shabs Why would you do that to me Shabs! That's mean!! Oh well, I'll find a way of getting you back! I'm evil too you know!! *raises eyebrow evily* 'Mwuhahahahahahahaaaaa'... Annie.

This was a hard choice. If I had my way, I'd vote for half of the people on that list. I voted for Ian McKellen though. He's such an established actor and would be able to talk about so many different experiences. Plus everytime there's an interview with him on the telly or the radio he seems like such a nice guy! Annie.

Well, the ASDA Rochdale branch will be seeing me a lot more frequently as I'll have to work so much to be able to pay for all these cons! I'll be living inthe bright green shirt we have to wear!! I'll be wearing it so much I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up fusing with my skin and was a permanent part of me... *sighs* Oh well! It'll all be worth it for the fun times and memorable experiences I'll have at the showmasters events! YAY!! Annie.

My favourite music video, without a doubt, is 'The Scientist' by Coldplay. It must have took sooooo much work to do and I cannot believe that Chris Martin learnt all of the lyrics backwards to create the effect!! That takes some skill!! I also love Muses 'Sing for Absolution' video. It's brill! Annie. (P.S - I'm posting so early! I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep! *sighs*)

OMG!!! I cannot believe you got him!! I'm so excited that I may cry! I love him! Not only is he a brilliant actor he's got a belting singing voice!! Hhhmmmm... I might have to pull a few strings and get myself over to London at the beginning of July. I hate having no money! *sighs* Annie.