I'll do what ever I can - but realistically, no matter where we end up it's going to be difficult avoiding predatory alpha females. And, AJ, don't for one moment think you'll be immune.

Take it as read though that Harry's Bar and Finger's Piano bar are off the short list

I won't come if you don't want me to But I've never really thought of myself as predatory

Gosh, I'd forgotten about CC Blooms! Although the look on a certain FTer's face when he descended the stairs to the basement and ran into an old uni acquaintance was just priceless. Especially since he had spent the last 20 minutes fretting about "what if somebody I know sees me there?"

I never did! I remember a recent do in Sitges where an "alpha female" was more keen than moi to go to a particular "chico" bar... I even have the pictures to prove her eagerness.

Hmmmm, somebody's begging for a spanking.
See if I protect you from the next predatory [insert scary creature here] that comes your way....

btw, how can you possibly imply there are predatory FT chicas??

oh, and double btw. Your pictures did not show the end of the Sitges evening, where some of us managed to score a meeting with A the Great. ^
Oh right, you had already retired, and missed this singular sensation.
So I contend, your insulting comments are nothing but sour grapes. hah!

AHEM! Please put this alpha female down as a maybe.

Promises promises...

Hah you do have a selective memory! It was a clear-cut case of mutual protection! Or else there would have been a rather interesting stage-video of you too.

Wasn't me that did that!

I know, I have the pics even though I'm not in them!

Some of us needed out beauty naps, after having stayed up till 5am the night before!

beauty naps? bah. SOME people don't know how to respect those. :looks at phone full of texts and calls at ungodly hours:

^ ^ ^

missydarlin, its just as easy for me to add you to the confirmed list No, not ready yet?

Great to hear you're interested - hope you can join the crowd.

That "sent" folder of yours is pretty incriminating isn't it.

are you mad? I never call when I'm having a beauty nap!

Just a gentle reminder that the current ticket sale ends tonight.

Please put this shrinking violet down as confirmed.
Arriving Fri afternoon, departing Mon am at some ungodly hour.

Now comes the challenging task of finding someplace to lay my weary head.

Brilliant news! That's made my weekend, has that ^

In response to the challenge some have experienced finding accommodation at affordable rates, we have managed to secure preferential rates at the Clarendon Hotel during the weekend of our gathering.

Thanks to the generosity of The Clarendon, the special rates are �45 per person for a single room or �35 per person for a shared twin. Breakfast is included in the rate. If you are interested, please get in touch with the hotel directly on +44 (0)131 229 1467 or by email [email protected]. Ask for Michelle and don't forget to mention FlyerTalk. Please note that there are a limited number of rooms available at these rates so its very much as case of book as early as you can to avoid disappointment.

The Clarendon Hotel, formally The Maitland is located at 25 Shandwick Place, just a couple of doors down from the Caledonian Hilton right in the heart of the City Centre. Very conveniently located for both the airport and also for Cramond. The Airlink 100 bus stops right outside its door; and it's two minutes from the bus 41 stop on Queensferry Street for Cramond.

Very special thanks to subhi for pulling some strings and making this happen for us.