evilfairie Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well my set shoot ticket says Friday and they are still selling the tickets for it so fingers crossed we will do. Im not going to think that I'll be 100% certain I'll get Ben's auto so am not really crushed if I don't.(yeah right) I'm thinking the first of his sessions (ie: before his first shoot) will be taken up with Platinum's queuing so will try after that, that way I'm free to go to Rupert's talk at 10.30. I mean I can look at the queue before 10.30 but am pretty sure it'll still be Platinums then. But I'll have a look at around 9.45 when you lot are all queuing for Marks photo shoot as I may be lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I think that's the best approach, with Mark last year, I went over on the Sunday afternoon, when I first spoke to the crew member managing the queue they said they were still trying to get all the platinum so through and they would do their best for the rest of us but no promises. I kept popping back every 10 minutes or so and was starting to think it wouldn't happen because it was getting a it late but suddenly the queue cleared and I was able to get in. Bit like traffic on the motorway, sometimes it can be very heavy then for no explicable reason it all frees up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiem Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 more day. but also as it means it will be over soon. Okay, just for fun... One day more Another day, another con, you see This never ending road to baker Street Our man, who always solves the crime We're going to see a second time! I know the last line won't apply to everyone, but on the spur of the moment.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascendant.angel Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just hours left to go now, i'm equal parts excited and worried, and i'm still not packed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 26.5 hours left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascendant.angel Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 getting stressed now, tried to book in on line at my hotel but apparently i cant because i used booking.com. Trying to tell myself eveything will be okay but my anxiety issues won't play nicely and excitment now tipped into panic. Random question last year i'm sure a number of seats in the main talk hall were held back for late arrivers of plat and gold groups after the talks had started. Did I image this, this year it only say piority seating subject to arriving before the hall opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Can't comment as I don't remember that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just something that popped into my mind, earlier this summer I was at another event similar in format to Sherlocked at the Excel. They had much more stringent security controls in place, you had to go through a winding queuing like arrangement then a bag check, not unlike security at an airport. The whole thing was very quick and smoothly done but it did probably add a couple of minutes to getting in to the entry queue hall. I've no idea if they will do it for this event as well but just in case at least no one will be surprised by it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pink Lady Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 getting stressed now, tried to book in on line at my hotel but apparently i cant because i used booking.com. Trying to tell myself eveything will be okay but my anxiety issues won't play nicely and excitment now tipped into panic. Random question last year i'm sure a number of seats in the main talk hall were held back for late arrivers of plat and gold groups after the talks had started. Did I image this, this year it only say piority seating subject to arriving before the hall opens. That's my recollection too - they had sections marked for each ticket type, and you got ushered to the right one. That might be different this time as it does say priority seating if you're there when the doors open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) getting stressed now, tried to book in on line at my hotel but apparently i cant because i used booking.com. Trying to tell myself eveything will be okay but my anxiety issues won't play nicely and excitment now tipped into panic. Random question last year i'm sure a number of seats in the main talk hall were held back for late arrivers of plat and gold groups after the talks had started. Did I image this, this year it only say piority seating subject to arriving before the hall opens. That's my recollection too - they had sections marked for each ticket type, and you got ushered to the right one. That might be different this time as it does say priority seating if you're there when the doors open. IIRC there were a few empty seats throughout the front for most talks but BC's so they have probably changed it so once your group is in the hall we will all be asked to budge up and the remaining nearest seats will be given to the next group in rather than designated areas. That was people all get to be as near the front as possible. Edited September 22, 2016 by Raylenth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascendant.angel Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well at least i didn't imagine it. I'm not sure i'll make it before the hall opens for most due to photo ops. Well I supose I could queue grab a seat then dash out for my photo. Whatever happens I will still enyoy myself I did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascendant.angel Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm finally packed with train tickets booked. Off to bed now before heading off in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfairie Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Am now booked in and have the internet so all is good.:) About to go over and queue to get our Gold passes. This is happening people !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just going to start myself. Of to shower and change and I'll leave about 3.30. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfairie Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Got my pass, no queue just went straight and got it. Am Gold F 108. Back at the hotel now for a bit of a rest before heading out again for a bite to eat before we go in. Was told by a yellow shirt when I asked whether they would be putting people in queues according to their package like last year and was told no they weren't , the doors opened at FIVE and there would be two doors opening S2 and S3 I think. Dunno if that's right as it's supposed to be 6pm-8pm. Oh well, nothing to worry about yet as no need to rush in tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Got my pass, no queue just went straight and got it. Am Gold F 108. Back at the hotel now for a bit of a rest before heading out again for a bite to eat before we go in. Was told by a yellow shirt when I asked whether they would be putting people in queues according to their package like last year and was told no they weren't , the doors opened at FIVE and there would be two doors opening S2 and S3 I think. Dunno if that's right as it's supposed to be 6pm-8pm. Oh well, nothing to worry about yet as no need to rush in tonight. Crikey. Not that it matters really if I am bit late but I should get there in time then if they are opening at 5, just hope there isn't a big queue to register. It was very quick last year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I remember we went in by package on Saturday and Sunday last year but I couldn't remember what happened on Friday, I've got a memory of one queue irrespective of ticket type but I could well be wrong on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfairie Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Got my pass, no queue just went straight and got it. Am Gold F 108. Back at the hotel now for a bit of a rest before heading out again for a bite to eat before we go in. Was told by a yellow shirt when I asked whether they would be putting people in queues according to their package like last year and was told no they weren't , the doors opened at FIVE and there would be two doors opening S2 and S3 I think. Dunno if that's right as it's supposed to be 6pm-8pm. Oh well, nothing to worry about yet as no need to rush in tonight. Crikey. Not that it matters really if I am bit late but I should get there in time then if they are opening at 5, just hope there isn't a big queue to register. It was very quick last year though. She could have got it wrong and it is 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pink Lady Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Some of the crew didn't seem sure about the registration process to begin with (one didn't know about the existence of the Platinum pass!) so I think they haven't necessarily had their full briefing yet. I will likely be over at excel about 5 anyway, and if I can get on the wifi (not easy) then I will put a message here to say what the arrangement is. But don't rely on it as I might not be able to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipleyRaptor Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Well, I did it… splashed out and upgraded the golds to platinum's… I think i'd have a really hard time getting autographs otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfairie Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 I remember we went in by package on Saturday and Sunday last year but I couldn't remember what happened on Friday, I've got a memory of one queue irrespective of ticket type but I could well be wrong on that. Tbh I can't remember now either, but I had a feeling there were different queues out in the lane and I joined the Platinum one. May well be making that up though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pink Lady Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 The stage is set; the curtain rises... I'm going across now. See any or all of you there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfairie Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 I'm sat in a booth ouside S3 and there is no sign of it opening so yeah. Yellow shirt lady got it wrong I think. Though you can see through a door into the talk hall and all the chairs are set out already so doubt they'll use that hall to queue the groups in tomorrow unless they take them all down again. Unless they use a different hall to do that. Guess we will find out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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