My thoughts exactly, Susi!

Of course it could just be explained as a decision to make a bit more money but I prefer to think that another convention more than a year after series 4 aired indicates that the makers still consider the show an ongoing project.


Regarding the upcoming event in Birmingham, I really hope that I will be able to go. Sadly my father passed away a month ago so my current focus is of course my family, especially my dear mother. Until last week I didn’t even think that I would like to attend a convention under these circumstances but in the last few days my mood has somewhat changed and I am slowly returning to my normal activities. Maybe a weekend away would actually help me to feel better. Plus I have already booked my ticket and hotel package back in January so now I only need to pay for the flights.

I concur, Susi.
Diva, I lost my husband 2 months ago and I felt just like you: we had a London trip booked and initially I thought I just wouldn't go.  But I am now very glad that I am going.

Thank you x.

Besley, are you in Birmingham?

Sherlocked US 2018 takes place this weekend (May 25-27). Wishing everyone who is going a great time. 

I'm sure it will be great, but looking at the programme it seems to me to be a little bit disappointing for the price?  The usual suspects are not attending, but isn't it more expensive than the last London one?   I would love to see the stars who are attending (especially the talk with Louise and Sian!), but I'm just getting the feeling the organisers are squeezing money out of people, without having as much to offer as the previous ones.  No Mark, Steven, Benedict, Amanda, Andrew, Una, etc.  It's great to have Rachel Talalay, but she only directed one episode - there is nobody else from "behind the scenes" scheduled.   I suppose these events cost a lot to put on and maybe they can't drop the price just because they don't have the major guests - but I do feel it might be disappointing for people who bought far in advance and were waiting for announcements.

Anyway, I've never been to one of these events, so maybe the price is pretty standard for a whole weekend.  And maybe having different people at the talks gives a chance to have a different view on the show. 

Very glad I went last year even if Ben was not able to attend.

Well, it still went better than I thought. I decided to do the first one because I expected it might be the only one ever.