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Title: Who do you think you are live
Post by: stonechat on Thursday 03 January 13 22:13 GMT (UK)
 >:(
Again this is coming up and I wish there would be an offer other than 2 tickets for one
As my wife is not keen, and I don't want to pay £25, don't think I will go
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: ReadyDale on Friday 04 January 13 09:50 GMT (UK)
>:(
Again this is coming up and I wish there would be an offer other than 2 tickets for one
As my wife is not keen, and I don't want to pay £25, don't think I will go
Single tickets are £15 from their website, if that helps.
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 04 January 13 16:48 GMT (UK)
>:(
Again this is coming up and I wish there would be an offer other than 2 tickets for one
As my wife is not keen, and I don't want to pay £25, don't think I will go
Single tickets are £15 from their website, if that helps.

Plus £2 transaction fee  ::)
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: ReadyDale on Friday 04 January 13 17:11 GMT (UK)
>:(
Again this is coming up and I wish there would be an offer other than 2 tickets for one
As my wife is not keen, and I don't want to pay £25, don't think I will go
Single tickets are £15 from their website, if that helps.

Plus £2 transaction fee  ::)
Well, yes, but that also applies to other ticket options, such as the £25 "Two for One" quoted.
Annoying though the tranaction fee is, I was more flagging up that the "Two for One (for £25)" offer is not quite that, when you can get "One for £15", which seems to be standard, rather than an offer.
"Two for One" alludes to Half Price, when in fact paying £25 for a £30 product is not that.
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 04 January 13 17:22 GMT (UK)
Another offer for cheap tickets
http://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/uk/who-do-you-think-you-are-live-2013

This would be £15 including the transaction fee.  :)

Rosie


Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Monday 14 January 13 20:13 GMT (UK)
I will be going on my own on two days. ( Sat and Sun) I am not impressed either with the ticket  "offers"  nor the organising of the bookings for workshops , all seems a bit hit and miss. I have reserved 2 workshops but not over impressed. Why not a 2 day ticket? I am sure I can't be the only one going for 2 days!
As I live in Yorkshire, by the time I have factored in my travel and hotel it gets a bit expensive, even though I have taken advantage of early booking discounts etc good job spouse is understanding!

I have planned a very "long weekend trip" Thursday to Tuesday so I can go to LMA and TNA whilst there, then a meeting with daughter and a theatre trip....  so i I will be shattered by the time I get home....

Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: dawnsh on Monday 14 January 13 20:51 GMT (UK)
Details for 2 day tickets here

http://www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.com/ticket-prices

agreed, though, that there aren't any major 'savings' being announced yet
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: california dreamin on Monday 04 February 13 20:50 GMT (UK)
Hi All

I have often wondered why this show has to be based in London EVERY year.  Why can't it be on a rolling rota - For example: 1 year London, next Birmingham, next Manchester, Scotland then back to London again.  You get the idea.  I think far more people who have never been would get the opportunity to visit the show and perhaps some new exhibitors and lecturers.

I am trying to arrange to go this year but it is always so difficult (and expensive) to organise.  I have been checking out some of the exhibitors and speakers for this year  - a lot seem to be our American cousins why is that? They are not speaking on American topics. ???
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: trystan on Monday 04 February 13 21:37 GMT (UK)
We're going to be there this year!

We've got a stand at the 'WDYTYA-Live 2013 ' to say how brilliant and generous with their time all the RootsChatters are!

It would be really brilliant if you introduce yourself to us, so we can say hello and have a good natter!

Trystan
RootsChat Caretaker
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: california dreamin on Monday 04 February 13 23:04 GMT (UK)
Will def. be stopping by the Rootschat stand!  You should have a big sign in sheet or something then we can see who has called by.  Over the years there are always chatters I look out for on the boards who make interesting comments or have the same interests as myself and it would be great to see if some of them have made it to the show.

Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Tuesday 05 February 13 08:27 GMT (UK)
Will be calling by. How about some I am a rootschatter sticker, so we can recognise others around the exhibition. Might be nice for (particularly) lone visitors to have like minded person to chat to over a coffee
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: california dreamin on Tuesday 05 February 13 09:32 GMT (UK)
Hi

That sounds a great idea - especially since I shall be one of those 'lone' visitors!
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: stonechat on Tuesday 05 February 13 11:00 GMT (UK)
Yes could put rootschatter Stonechat on the badge
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Tuesday 05 February 13 12:20 GMT (UK)
It needn't be anything fancy  or expensive- an Avery label with the RC logo and space to write your name. Do it in monochrome to save costs.
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: sarah on Tuesday 05 February 13 16:12 GMT (UK)
I am sure I have some avery stickers left and can print some off  ;D
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Tuesday 05 February 13 16:15 GMT (UK)
Or something like this ??

RootsChat-logo + your avatar + your RootsChat username
or:
RootsChat-logo + your RootsChat username

I cobbled these up using IrfanView and Paint but there are better tools around.

Bob

Ps. empty badge added for you to add your own name :)
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: sarah on Tuesday 05 February 13 16:20 GMT (UK)
OOoooh you are clever Bob, love the one with your avatar on ;D
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Tuesday 05 February 13 16:24 GMT (UK)
Thanks Sarah :)

I was at a Glamorgan FH Fair a few years ago and 'SS from the Rhondda' said "Hello" to me.
He said he had recognised the avatar first !!  ;D

I think at a distance, the avatar will probably get recognised "faster" than the text,
so having both is a good idea.

Bob
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Tuesday 05 February 13 16:44 GMT (UK)
Those look great Bob, those of us without an Atavar need to get working on uploading one. Sure I have one of Rufus somewhere I can add if I can work out how to do it. If all else fails, read the instructions!!
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Tuesday 05 February 13 17:19 GMT (UK)
Right Bob,

sorted the atavar ok now need to try and edit the blank badge...

Pushing the boundaries of my IT skills here, good job OH around to help!
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Lisajj on Monday 18 February 13 08:29 GMT (UK)
I'll have a go a printing one off too.
I'm going on Saturday with hubby and 1 year old. We have a nice red pushchair and I think Emily will be bringing Noddy along too!
Really looking forward to meeting some other Rootschatters and also seeing if there's anything different to previous years.  We didn't go last year as it was on the weekend that Emily was due to be born, but, she turned up a couple of weeks later!
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: stonechat on Monday 18 February 13 12:38 GMT (UK)
I will be there on Friday
(Hoping it will be less busy than the weekend)
Still hope to see rootschatters
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Barbara F on Monday 18 February 13 13:11 GMT (UK)
I shall be there on Friday and Saturday and hope to see lots of Rootschatters.

I have a long list of stands to visit and Rootschat is near the top!  :)

Barbara
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Alandal on Friday 22 February 13 17:08 GMT (UK)
We've been to see the very impressive Rootschat stand at Olympia today and had a good chat with Trystan. They looked like they had a good number of visitors showing interest and hope that they get some new members signing up as a result of their hard work.

Al & Al
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: dawnsh on Friday 22 February 13 19:38 GMT (UK)
Just got back from a busy day on the stand.

It was lovely to meet some of the regulars here but also a lot of people who knew about Rootschat but hadn't joined yet. We're looking forward to them starting their topics.

And the frequently recurring comment we all got was that everyone here is friendly and helpful (thanks to you all).

Dawn
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Friday 22 February 13 21:13 GMT (UK)
See you tomorrow, had a good day at TNA today
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: scrimnet on Friday 22 February 13 21:46 GMT (UK)
Just got back from a busy day on the stand.

It was lovely to meet some of the regulars here but also a lot of people who knew about Rootschat but hadn't joined yet. We're looking forward to them starting their topics.

And the frequently recurring comment we all got was that everyone here is friendly and helpful (thanks to you all).

Dawn

I didnt see you ... :(
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: dawnsh on Friday 22 February 13 22:47 GMT (UK)
Likewise, you were busy or awol  :-\

Hope everyone who goes over the weekend has an enjoyable visit.

Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Seoras on Saturday 23 February 13 02:23 GMT (UK)
I didn't see you Scrimnet, but I did meet Mrs. Scrimnet  ;D. She gave me a nice photo of you attached to Living Military History leaflet that I will read tomorrow, well today now. Nice to meet you RCers that I did, I have just got in (2.15am), made a cuppa and eased my shoes off, ooooooooooh.
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: scrimnet on Saturday 23 February 13 17:11 GMT (UK)
I didn't see you Scrimnet, but I did meet Mrs. Scrimnet  ;D. She gave me a nice photo of you attached to Living Military History leaflet that I will read tomorrow, well today now. Nice to meet you RCers that I did, I have just got in (2.15am), made a cuppa and eased my shoes off, ooooooooooh.


Mrs scrimnet??? Who she???
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: seahall on Saturday 23 February 13 18:26 GMT (UK)
That would be telling.  ;D ;D ;D

I hope you are all enjoying the event.

I wished I could have attended to put faces to folk.

Never mind other year.

Sandy
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Saturday 23 February 13 20:10 GMT (UK)
Good day, met the Rootschat team, but no badge :'( good job made my own!
Back again tomorrow for more workshops
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Lydart on Saturday 23 February 13 20:57 GMT (UK)
Good to hear its going well.   

I do hope Scrimnet lets us know if he locates Mrs Scrimnet !!
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Lisajj on Saturday 23 February 13 22:43 GMT (UK)
It was great to meet Sarah & Trystan at the Rootschat stand today.
It was a good show and Tony Robinson even commented on how cute my 1 year old was!  Although I think Emily did make sure that everyone knew she was there!  She already has her family tree on her bedroom wall.
Thanks again for the free ticket!
Lisa
Title: Thank You
Post by: jacqlineue on Saturday 23 February 13 23:00 GMT (UK)
I would just like to thank Trystan and Sarah for their hospitality today at Olympia.  I would also like to thank Pol for her kindness.

You are doing a great job and long may it continue.  I had a great time and it was lovely to meet you at last.

Keep up the good work


Jac
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Guy Etchells on Sunday 24 February 13 09:01 GMT (UK)
Back home in warm Yorkshire today after freezing for two days down in London for WDYTYA.
Glad to say my mental picture of Sarah & Trystan has not been destroyed by meeting them in person.
Rootschat couldn't be in better hands.

I managed to have a good chat to both Sarah and Trystan during the day and look forward to seeing them at York fair at the end of June.
Cheers
Guy
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: Mavals on Sunday 24 February 13 16:12 GMT (UK)
Was a great event all round, and pleased to hear Sarah & Trystan coming to York. How about a york tweet up?
Title: Who Do You Are? Live.
Post by: daviesmcintosh on Sunday 24 February 13 22:41 GMT (UK)
Hi All,
Spent 3 days at this event in London, had a great time and met the guys from Roots Chat and what nice people.  Big well done for the great stand that was put together, and great to meet the people that started this off. :@)
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: california dreamin on Sunday 24 February 13 23:51 GMT (UK)
Hi all
It was a great pleasure to meet Sarah and Poll on Saturday!  I really enjoyed a number of the talks especially the iPad for genealogy and Richard the III. The highlight of course was the RC stand.  :)
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: LindaJ1959 on Tuesday 26 February 13 17:03 GMT (UK)
Had a great time at WDYTYA? Live. It was lovely to visit the Rootschat stand for a chat, and I also met a few of the people I follow on Twitter. This was my first visit, and I'm already saving my pennies for next year!

 :)

Linda
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: scrimnet on Tuesday 26 February 13 23:47 GMT (UK)
Good to hear its going well.   

I do hope Scrimnet lets us know if he locates Mrs Scrimnet !!

Who she???

Nah....no one in the frame ATM for that enviable post  ;D
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: trystan on Tuesday 26 February 13 23:52 GMT (UK)
ding dong  ;D
Title: Re: Who do you think you are live
Post by: grub on Wednesday 27 February 13 00:02 GMT (UK)
I was blessed to meet Trystan and Sarah in 2007 during my all too brief trip to the UK
One couldn't ask for a blessing more bountiful than the kindness and the acceptance of my oddness than they showed me.
Grub