Sal (5/30/2006)

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Lekha (5/29/2006)

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£15 each? At least Dominic never charged for his. I wrote him along with Connor and Scott. And Dominic was kind enough to send me a signed photo of himself as Lt. Reed. It's a shame that the rest do not follow suit. I bet that even if Dominic did charge, that he would give the money to his charity.

If they attend these things then they're working - and I would be stunned if any of them were passing the money onto a charity - it's part of their bread and butter. They do, however, occasionally do charity events - and both Connor and Dominic have done those - which is great of them. Signing fairs and cons - blooming hard work and they earn every penny!

They certainly do deserve it.  When you think that they are there early on through to the end, then there was the party in the evening and back to again to do it all over again the next day - they must be knackered. Thats not to mention travelling and the jet lag they will endure before hand. 

I'm still pinching myself over the entire occassion...it was so unreal.  Initially, I was more excited about attending my first con and wasn't that bothered about the guests. Now I have actually seen them in the flesh and even talk with them - its too much for me. Its something I'm never going to forget.  My first impressions of CT were good ones, I liked him I thought he was a nice chap.  He seems to hate the limelight side of things (which you can't blame him - I don't think I would like that level of attention), very humble and reserved, I dare say even shy off stage.  Seems to come out of himself more on stage and I must admit I'm like that myself.  I'm not saying I get on stage very often, but I come out of myself more in a group than a one to one. (As Paris said, I'm quite shy sometimes - I don't mind admitting).

I've got my two autographs framed and hung up in my office at home, but I don't know where to hang my photo of CT and myself yet.  I'll think of somewhere. LOL.

"It's Judge Q to you....."

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"One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name"

Walter Scott

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Hello my sweets

@TMG...Yes it was my first con, first of many I hope!  It wasn't just a joy to be there, it was a priviledge! Its funny, I was in two minds about attending and now I am so glad I decided to go. Definatley be there next, hopefully there will be some more Enterprise cast there this time.  I actually looked at some web sites relating to previous MCM's at Expo and saw who the guests were.  You were lucky to get to that one - I wish I'd been there.

@Everyone...You do realise everyone that I am going to prattling on about this event for some time to come - I'm bubbling over with enthusiasm.  I think my favourite bit about it was actually having the opportunity to tell Connor how much I admired Enterprise from all other series because it is something I feel quite passionate about.  Thats why with me the cancellation cut like a knife and was incomprehensible, I couldn't grasp or understand why it should have to occur. I didn't want to bring that topic up with Connor because it being a taboo and sore subject - not to Connor, but for me personally! LOL  No, it was nice to vent that opinion to someone who worked on the series.  Meeting Robert Picardo was another favourite, paricularly as he sounded exactly like the Holographic Doctor - I kept expecting him to say "Please state the nature of the medical emergency" in which I would of replied "I'm in shock from the effects of this con - wheres the bio-bed".  It was just so fantastic, and to ask Walter Keonig how he personally felt about Startrek celebrating its 40th anniversary was another highlight.  I should stop going on about it shouldn't I?

"It's Judge Q to you....."

Lekha (5/31/2006)

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They well do, but haven't they been paid for bing there?  Unless they gave their time for free. 

I don't know the details of how guests are paid for events of this kind, and frankly it's none of my business.  But I do know that they earn every penny they get. 

At Fedcon Connor signed well over 1000 autographs and acknowledged every fan with a smile and friendly comment.  Same at Expo - he was willing to spend time chatting with fans, and allow himself to be photographed pretty well all day, both days.

Conventions and autograph fairs are fun for us, but for the guests they're work, and damn hard work at that!  I for one don't begrudge paying for the privilege of meeting and spending time with Connor, Dominic or any of the Enterprise cast, and stunmping up the price for autographs and photographs is part of that.