Sold out in only a few minutes? Wow that’s awesome

Cool new comment system, though it didn’t let me keep my apostrophe :(

Interesting new comment system. Is there a way to change your password? The one that they gave me I’ll never remember. LOL

Yay I found out how to put an apostrophe in :P

I went to AT3 last Spring and literally bought tickets the second it opened. About 10 minutes later I went back to see the site and the cocktail party tickets were already sold out. It was crazy…not for me since I had a ticket, but for those other poor souls :( The cocktail party in terms of meeting Amanda was okay. She sat at each table for like 10 minutes talked a bit, took a group photo at the table and then bounced to the next table. Then after all the tables had met her she left through a back door with security. I went alone so I was a bit lonely and people weren’t all that friendly. Honestly I met Amanda for free in NYC where I live and we talked longer then when I went to AT3 all the way in London…

First and foremost, thanks for the new system of logging in and leaving comments.

Second, I am so happy that Amanda Tapping has found life as a lead in a new series. There are too few series on TV in SCIFI where there is a female lead that kicks butt. Sanctuary may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it has a nice ensemble cast of great character actors and is a leisurely way to spend an hour on friday nights.

I have been so very lucky and been able to attend all 3 Gabit Events. I find it strange to hear someone refer to the event as being ‘non friendly’ or that the people attending where not friendly.

I went by myself to AT1. I was scared and lonely and wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into. Within minutes of entering the foyer in the hotel just before the event kicked off I had lost track of the amount of people I had said hello to or conversed with.

Now I attend for those people just as much as the chance to see Amanda once again! They are my friends and I thank Gabit everyday for bringing them into my life!

I cannot wait for AT4!!!

I have attended all 3 Gabit events, and have nothing but love for this event, it’s organisers, and it’s attendees (and of course Amanda ;D).
I went to AT1, not knowing anyone, but made friends really fast. everyone was so friendly and helpful. the organisers are some of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. They do a wonderful job, really caring about both attendees and Amanda.

AT3 was one of the best weekends of my life! The cocktailparty, Q&As, the auction, the charity, the parties, and the times in between I got to spent with friends. Amanda’s just amazing and lovely, and at the GABIT events I really got the time to talk to her, which was a lot of fun!
I know AT4 will be fantastic!!

I was lucky enough to attend AT2 and AT3, won’t make AT4. :( Had a blast at both events and met tons of people. The G4 and staff are wonderful and bend over backwards to make sure everyone is happy. And of course, it goes without saying, that Amanda is the epitome of warmth and graciousness. Hopefully, I’ll be able to make it if there is an AT5.

I’ve been fortunate enough to attend AT1, AT2 and AT3 and very fortunate to attend the cocktail party for AT2 and AT3. I had a wonderful time at each event. From the first time, AT1, there was such friendship and laughter. People meeting new people and talking. It was wonderful! Everyone on the GABIT team and the G4 was friendly and kind, going out of their way to be helpful and they have made each event enjoyable and fun. I’ve attended other events, but I must say that GABIT run events are by far the most warm and friendly I’ve had the pleasure of attending. I met some of my closest friends at AT1. Amanda is just as warm, lovely, gracious and funny in person as one would think she might be and the GABIT staff take good care of her too, just as they take good care of their other guests - the fans who are attending the event. I’m looking forward to November!

@Phenom, I was wondering about that too before I attended AT3, that was like this:

Fridayevening: cocktailparty for those lucky enough to have tickets (dinner followed by Amanda circulating the tables and talking with everyone).

Saturday, very early start lol. Opening ceremony, Q&A 1, picturetaking (if it wasn’t your turn for picture, there was other stuff to do, like watch Breakdown, and just hang out with friends). Lunch. Q&A 2, more picturetaking, charity auction (Amanda running around with the items auctioned, great fun) and at night a dicso. Before the disco a group of Gateworlders held a chocolatetasting party, where people from over the whole world brought chocolate.

Sunday, again pretty early. Q&A 3, autographs (each attendee gets 2), lunch, Q&A 4, more autographs and the closing ceremony. After this, again some people organises jello and peanutbutter tasting.

So basicly, lots of Amanda time and lots of time to spend with friends. Was that too detailed lol?

I’m very excited about AT4!! *happy dance*

The great comments are no surprise at all. I’m sorry battlestargalacticgirl didn’t have a great time. What convention did you attend in New York that Amanda had more than ten minutes to spend with each attendee? I would like to come to the next one. You said it was free, so I’m thinking it wasn’t a convention at all, in which case, why the comparison? The Gabit cons are wonderful. With assigned seating you don’t have a cattle call situation every morning, you’re guaranteed a photo with her, and when you are in the autograph line she knows who she’s signing for because you’re right there speaking to her - not like some of the cons that shove stuff in front of the actors while you run by. I have to say all of the cons I have attended utilize security people for the actors and I would hope they would continue to do so. Why would that bother anyone? If you attend alone, mention to other attendees that you’re there alone and they’ll probably adopt you. If you have questions there are numerous stewards running around ready to help. If you have not met Amanda yet, you actually will meet her at this con. You won’t hear that the autograph line has been cut off because she’s catching a plane, or any of the things that have happened at other conventions. If you are fortunate enough to have a ticket, please do ask for help if you need it. Manage your good time instead of waiting for someone to intuit that your needs aren’t being met. You’re gonna love Amanda’s fans from around the world and love this convention, too! The energy and feeling throughout the weekend is rejuvenating and you’ll get new lasting friendships as well.

Battlestargalacticgirl - since at no point in your original post you had mentioned you were jetlagged, etc my response was based on your negative comments towards both an event and organiser which I happen to disagree with. Gabit aren’t perfect and everyone is entitled to their own opinion and it is a shame that the whole event has appeared to colour both your view of Gabit and Amanda herself. Again, since I have attended all of Gabit’s events so far and not yet come across an unfriendly person I can only assume that I didn’t get the chance to speak with you at AT3!

Even if you only get the weekend ticket, it is still most definitely worth it. Obviously a charmed pass is the icing on the cake, but being there for the weekend will still be something that you won’t forget in a hurry.