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Hello, hoping to find out a bit more about the talks so I'm prepared! 1 - how many people approx does the main free talk stage, second stage and stunt show area each hold? 2 - will the tickets for the free talks all be available at once, or only a certain time before each talk? so, could I get all the free talk tickets I want on the Friday for the whole weekend? 3 - will the free talk tickets, goody bag collection, stunt show and other for sale tickets, be available until 9pm on the Friday? Thanks. Marie.

Hi - with 10,750 attending this event I'm a bit worried about getting into the talks and waiting in queue's only to find they're all gone (free as well as paid - so some not available to purchase / reserve beforehand). How many people will each of the following seat / take, including any standing room, as an esimation? Main Auditorium Free Talk area Stunt Show Any ideas?

Don't know if I should tell you this incase it makes you angrier! I booked my room at Park Inn on 12th September but via Hotels.com - I've just rang Park Inn and they have confirmed my reservation. Not sure if it makes a difference that I booked for one person and a queen bed - maybe it is only twin rooms they are having a problem with? and I'm only booked in for 2 nights - Friday and Saturday. Or do you get different T&Cs if you book under the conference rate via chevron 7.7 than if you book normally. Anyway - really feel for you, I would be mega pi**ed off if it was me. Just hope when I turn up tomorrow they don't say something different and try to move me. Honestly, good luck and hope you get it all sorted.

Crew: you need to join the queue for Teryls autograph Attendee: at the back? Crew: that is usually how queues work

Didn't actually know anything about them before this weekend, but; First thing I did when I got home was tell my mum I want to be a Pirate! Second thing was to tell her all about the talk by Captain Paul Watson. Third thing was to find and set to record Whale Wars (Discovery Channel, Friday nights at 9pm or repeated Sunday at 11pm). Really enjoyed the talk and already filled in my donation at the show for regular monthly payments.

Assume because it's so busy that decided against doing a screening at this Chevron - shame though as I was really looking forward to it, was great at 7.5 and I thought a real hit.

Thought it was going to be seated tables this time so bit disappointed. The last two times I went gold I duly stood at a table and missed guests both times as I stayed where I was rather than chasing the guests around like others did - so one time I missed David Hewlett which was a big disappointment. So this time if I have to move about to see all the guests I want then I will do that - just seems like more work for everyone though. Can't you consider having twelve tables with seating so we can all stay put and the guests aren't chased around and hounded?

Hi Yvie How about standard ticket sales? are there loads left or going faster than silver?

How about a big book alongside the donation tin/bucket where we can write our messages to RDA so he has it to take away after the event?

Not sure if this helps with the whole 'time contraint' questions - but people at 7.5 were saying that because RDA's signature is quite long it does take him longer to sign things, and I think (but do not quote me and I don't know the many so only repeating what I've heard) that he's a bit uncomfortable in these situations, so I think the time constraint is solely on those two points and he will be there over the whole weekend. From chatting with attendees at 7.5 (so no one official) the feeling was it was unlikely there would be extra autographs to buy, again because of the above - but who knows personally i'd like to get an extra one (I've got gold) so fingers crossed. They announced last night at the con there were only 15 gold tickets left - so suggest you get in quick if you are looking for gold - they didn't mention silver so assume all ok for that. There was only about 400-450 people at 7.5 and the autographs were split over 2 days and although there was some time to spare on it, with 7.6 there's going to be more than double that amount so I think there will be a time constraint in just getting the normal autographs from other guests let alone RDA. Hope that helps a bit - ultimately until ME announce whether there will be extra autographs or photo's available to buy with RDA it's all just speculation. Look forward to seeing you all there!

As Lexa is at the event, any chance of getting Michael on the phone to say hi? I know it's not the same as meeting him in person, and obviously no autographs or photo's - but it would be a nice little added bonus / take the edge off a bit to have him phone in and say Hi to us all and tell us a bit about what he's doing.

Ok, I've given this a lot of thought and I've figured it all out ...... There is going to be a huge intergalatic party on the Saturday night of 7.6, we'll be beamed aboard the Daedaleus in groups to join the other races - the Tollan (yes, of course they survived!), the ex-Priors (who now worship Kyle Minogue) and the Nox (no magic disappearing acts - sorry!). Musical entertainment provided by Samantha Carter on the Cello (yes, she learned how to play), Rodney McKay on the piano (he always wanted to be a pianist you know!) and singing by Teyla Emmagan. Workshops will be held by Vala on how to rollerskate, Jack O'Neill on how to use a pottery wheel and T'ealc will teach people how to juggle. Security on the night will be oranised by Everett Young with bouncers Ronan and Ronald Greer. Official footage of the event recorded by Eli Wallace using multiple Kino's. For those with a romantic streak, there will be miseltoe in two key locations (Christmas or not, got to have the miseltoe) - unfortunately only a hug and quick peck allowed - one for the ladies will permanently have underneath Daniel Jackson, John Sheppard and Matthew Scott the other for the men will have Tamara Johansen, Chloe Armstrong and Jennifer Keller (just don't let McKay catch you!) Food and drink will consist of blue jello, fruit loops, turkey sandwiches and lemonade made from real lemons (water specially provided for Rodney McKay).

I'm thinking maybe Robert Carlyle? has to be someone big so either him or RDA

If the letters weren't done immediately and it all the ticket holders kept on spreadsheets it would be really easy to move everyone 'up' a list if someone upgraded and added someone to the bottom of the next. The only fair way is if you upgrade you get added to the bottom of the list your upgrading too and everyone on the old list gets moved up a spot. I've done events for the company I work for and various admin things and as long as you give a cut off date you can do everything on computer and it doesn't take long and the letters can be generated by the system and nothing needs to be handwritten. Personally I'd love to see an upgrade option and it's a way to get people to buy tickets straight away and if there's an 'upgrade fee' of say £5 per ticket most people would pay it - I can only see benefits for everyone in this.

I'm guessing/hoping you mean 7pm rather than am... That would be ideal - does anyone know for sure? Hi - It's definitely after 6pm - exact time would be advised on the schedule of events which they normally post a week or so before the weekend.