Who's going to the finals?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:52 pm

Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?

Andrew Hulme · Post by **Andrew Hulme** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:56 pm

Jeffrey Burgin · Post by **Jeffrey Burgin** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:57 pm

Assuming there aren't another 5 Octochamps (and they'd all defo get in unless they get ONE OF THE WORST OCTOTOTALS IN COUNTDOWN HISTORY) then my mum and my ickle brother will be making the trip with me.

I'm offering 1/1000 that James Robinson is going.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:34 am

I should be going but haven't got tickets yet.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:40 am

The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes.

Anyone got any dates for them yet?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:54 am

Ben Wilson wrote:The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes. Anyone got any dates for them yet?

The finals are November 17th & 18th and like Kirk, I'm not actually sure if I'm going yet. I've was put on the waiting list a good while ago, but have heard nothing since.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:55 am

Ben Wilson wrote:Anyone got any dates for them yet?

Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm told

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:01 am

James Robinson wrote:I was put on the waiting list a good while ago

Rich Priest wrote:Dinos, Howard and I are going.

Is it time to put that picture up AGAIN?

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:01 am

Just managed to worm my way in for the 18th

Ian Fitzpatrick · Post by **Ian Fitzpatrick** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:14 am

I hope we get some good audience pictures then.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:23 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?

I received an email a couple of weeks ago telling me that I was booked in with four tickets. Will I physically receive tickets, or just need to give them my name and details when I show up in Manchester? I assume its the first, but I am partly retarded, so who knows.

The excitation is building

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:31 pm

JackHurst wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?
I received an email a couple of weeks ago telling me that I was booked in with four tickets. Will I physically receive tickets, or just need to give them my name and details when I show up in Manchester? I assume its the first, but I am partly retarded, so who knows.

The excitation is building

You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:08 pm

Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.

Yay.

Are you going to both days or just the second?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:35 pm

JackHurst wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.
Yay.

Are you going to both days or just the second?

Just the second, although probably going to get a hotel room that night for maximum partyage.

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:02 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
JackHurst wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.
Yay.

Are you going to both days or just the second?
Just the second, although probably going to get a hotel room that night for maximum partyage.

Save your money, sleeping outside of town halls is the way to go.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:30 pm

Rich Priest wrote: Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm told

Good to hear that, Rich. Who's got the tickets? From what you're saying it looks as if you haven't. And I certainly haven't; I didn't even know the dates until I ready your post just now. Let's hope Dinos has got them.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:45 am

Howard Somerset wrote:
Rich Priest wrote: Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm told
Good to hear that, Rich. Who's got the tickets? From what you're saying it looks as if you haven't. And I certainly haven't; I didn't even know the dates until I ready your post just now. Let's hope Dinos has got them.

I've received email confirmation, Howard.The tickets and a map (not that we'll need it!!) will be sent out to me 3 weeks before the recordings.

Douglas Wilson · Post by **Douglas Wilson** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:38 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes. Anyone got any dates for them yet?
The finals are November 17th & 18th and like Kirk, I'm not actually sure if I'm going yet. I've was put on the waiting list a good while ago, but have heard nothing since.

Surely that's like a football fan going to almost every game of the regular, but missing out a ticket to the Wembley Playoff final?

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:52 pm

Well, i've decided to take a day out in Manchester. I think my mother might come along too (she's hoping to do a tour of corrie!). So, hopefully i'll get to meet some of you and i'm really looking forward to it.

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:47 pm

aw tits they're finished. She'll be gutted!

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:00 am

Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:07 am

Sue Sanders wrote:Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??

You can share a room with James Robinson.

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:16 am

JackHurst wrote:
Sue Sanders wrote:Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??
You can share a room with James Robinson.

Does anyone want my ticket?

(that offer's only for comic effect)

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:14 pm

You can share a room with my Mam Sue! Seems my friend Samir is interested in coming along too, so i might have to see if there are any more tickets left. I haven't booked a place to stay yet. Now that my Mam is coming, i'll wait and see what she wants to do, as she'd definitely like more comfort than a hostel, which would have been my automatic choice. If anyone wants to recommend a good convenient place feel free, as the last time i was in Manchester was in 1998 when i was 18.

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:44 pm

Andy Wilson wrote:You can share a room with my Mam Sue! Seems my friend Samir is interested in coming along too, so i might have to see if there are any more tickets left. I haven't booked a place to stay yet. Now that my Mam is coming, i'll wait and see what she wants to do, as she'd definitely like more comfort than a hostel, which would have been my automatic choice. If anyone wants to recommend a good convenient place feel free, as the last time i was in Manchester was in 1998 when i was 18.

Well, Dinos endearingly made reference to the 'Contestants' Hotel Proper' last night - where I think there is a move towards staying, for the apres-piste activities. I'll prod him for more information! Our tickets are for the Wednesday and I believe Tuesday night is earmarked for revelry so Tuesday night is the one that I want the hotel room for.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:50 pm

Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:54 pm

JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.

Always up for a curry!

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:53 pm

Nice. I'll be in Dublin on Tuesday night. Would have gone over but got important college stuff on. Don't think my mam would be up for a curry anyway so just as well! So what's the craic for Wednesday. Will i get to meet some of ye?

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:02 pm

Derek and I will drive up on the Tues evening - though may not arrive til 8 - 9pm ish. The Manchester Youth Hostel appears to be fairly central - maybe 10 mins walk from the studio. They have single sex dorms for £18 a night per person and 4 share with an en-suite for £78 per room. Having done the whole backpacking/mixed dorm hostelling thing whilst travelling, I'm easy (oh err) So how would the youth hostel, or something similarly low budget sound to other people?

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:49 pm

Pity now, sounds like Tuesdays gona be good craic, but no can do. I've no problem with hostels, but like i said, the ma will probably want something a little more comfortable, so i'll wait til i get a chance to chat to her. She's probably aleady found somewhere knowing her. So who is gonna be around on Wednesday night for a jar?

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:00 pm

Andy Wilson wrote:Pity now, sounds like Tuesdays gona be good craic, but no can do. I've no problem with hostels, but like i said, the ma will probably want something a little more comfortable, so i'll wait til i get a chance to chat to her. She's probably aleady found somewhere knowing her. So who is gonna be around on Wednesday night for a jar?

Derek and me probably - Dinos, Howard and Richard too maybe. And those who are actually playing, of course. Worth putting the call out to those who are within striking distance but haven't got tickets to just come along for the evening craic.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:50 pm

Does anybody know if there are tickets still remaining? Because I would like to book more for my mate if theres any left,

Cheers.

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:46 am

Well, it can't hurt to call.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:43 pm

I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
Now I just need to justify having a day off school to watch countdown

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:44 pm

JackHurst wrote:I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
Now I just need to justify having a day off school to watch countdown

I think you've answered your own question there. Surely watching Countdown is justification for having a day off school?

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:56 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:
JackHurst wrote:I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
Now I just need to justify having a day off school to watch countdown
I think you've answered your own question there. Surely watching Countdown is justification for having a day off school?

For me it is. But I don't think it is for the people who dish out EMA

Is anyone else up for the idea of a mega countdown curry, or will it just be me and Sue?

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:58 pm

JackHurst wrote:Is anyone else up for the idea of a mega countdown curry, or will it just be me and Sue?

Well, BoxPizza would be a bit of a long walk . . .

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:33 pm

Well, i got my tix today (enclosed with a letter on countdown letterhead... i feel so special), and, i found out that the important college day is now the following Tuesday, so for an extra €25 i can fly direct (flight times meant i had to plan my assault via Dublin from Cork) and be there for the Tuesday night shenanigans. I'll sleep on it. Luckily my course director has been a fan of the show from day one and was delighted when i told him i'd be missing for a couple of days and why

I'm trying to play down my excitement, though i'm finding it difficult to hold a general conversation without bringing up countdown. I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:45 pm

Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.

Is there a "smug" emoticon?

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:47 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
Is there a "smug" emoticon?

I think your display picture has it covered, although that's not unique to this post. Then again, nor is your smugness.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:36 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:
Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
Is there a "smug" emoticon?
I think your display picture has it covered, although that's not unique to this post. Then again, nor is your smugness.

^ O'Neill... wins!

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:09 pm

Charlie Reams wrote: ^ O'Neill... wins!

try as I might, I just can't envisage you doing a Shao Kahn impersonation.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:43 pm

Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:50 pm

Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action

It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:56 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action
It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.

For the right price Lesley I can see to it that certain forum members end up 'dropping out'

.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:12 pm

Not that Brian guy.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:14 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.

I phoned this morning, enquiring about other dates, and was told that there are still places for the afternoon of the 18th, (2 semis and the final), but all tickets gone for 18th morning, and 17th.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:51 am

Howard Somerset wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.
I phoned this morning, enquiring about other dates, and was told that there are still places for the afternoon of the 18th, (2 semis and the final), but all tickets gone for 18th morning, and 17th.

That's strange! I've just been offered tickets for the morning sessions of 17th and 18th, but not the afternoon!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:55 am

It sounds like there must be a certain amount of "flux" as people drop out.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:44 am

Ben Hunter wrote:For the right price Lesley I can see to it that certain forum members end up 'dropping out' .

PM me...

They're booked out

They've still got tickets for Wednesday morning, but I can't make it up there in time for that.

Still, everyone have a fantastic time and very best of luck to all the finalists

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:33 am

Shame, it looks like Lesley can't make it now - unless someone selflessly offers her a ticket. Are any lone females - forumites or otherwise going, up for room sharing??? Cos if not, I'm gonna have to force myself on the boys. Still, play to your strengths, I say.

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:47 am

Sue Sanders wrote:
JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
Always up for a curry!

Do you prefer a Chinese or Indian, Sue?

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:56 am

Chris Corby wrote:
Sue Sanders wrote:
JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
Always up for a curry!
Do you prefer a Chinese or Indian, Sue?

Whichever has the biggest portion.

(I assume you're looking for a feedline for a knob gag

Reputations must stay intact! )

But really, I'm easy.

Doh.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:41 am

Sue Sanders wrote:Whichever has the biggest portion.

(I assume you're looking for a feedline for a knob gag Reputations must stay intact! )

But really, I'm easy.

Doh.

I assumed my father was simply amused by the juxtaposition of 'Indian' and 'Sue' (Sioux).

Charlie Reams wrote:You're not able to understand jokes which are not about penises. We get it.

*whistles*

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:33 pm

Does anyone fancy rooming with me and Dinos on the night of the 17th? Room cost would be £36.First come first served.

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:56 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Sue Sanders wrote:Whichever has the biggest portion.

(I assume you're looking for a feedline for a knob gag Reputations must stay intact! )

But really, I'm easy.

Doh.
I assumed my father was simply amused by the juxtaposition of 'Indian' and 'Sue' (Sioux).

Charlie Reams wrote:You're not able to understand jokes which are not about penises. We get it.
*whistles*

My reference to knob gags was made as a response to Charlie's comment, I'll have you know, young man.

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:37 am

For update -see 'Manchester' in off-topic.

Josh Hurst · Post by **Josh Hurst** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:14 pm

I can't wait for Wednesday!!! I'm up for a bash on Tuesday night too. Anyone fancy going out in Fallowfield? It's student haven, lots of horrible girls to leer at.... Andy. Not sure that any of them would like countdown though. The majority of them wear UGG boots (eeeuuurrrggghh). Bring your Mother too. I'm sure she'll love it.

Failing that, I'm happy to go with the flow and just go to some bars in town, which would be much closer to your hotels.

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:40 am

Hah. Well, i've actually just met a girl who doesn't particularly like countdown but thinks it's cute that i do, so we'll see how that goes for now, but besides that, i don't like horrible girls leering at me! I'm not coming over til Weds though, so, see you then! Up for watching the Ireland match?

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:47 am

Any spare tickets or owt? Just realised I wouldn't mind coming after all, but I realise it's pretty late in the day to be asking.