Thanks Mario for the update . It's always nice to hear from you. I'm afraid that I will never get into twitter although I do try to follow you on there.

Let's hope that we can keep this thread going and that you make the odd visit , even a short hello would be welcome.

Good luck in all your ventures. xxxxxxx

Fancy being called a health and safety risk, lol

thanks for popping in here Mario, i hope all goes well tomorrow with the filming don't forget to take a good book to keep you entertained for the slow times
love and light xx

Uh-oh! I seem to have helped liven up a boring Sunday! I think Parrotgate must have got a load of crap out of my system, it feels good to say the unsayable sometimes!

So here am I, pouring out all my thoughts in reply and LOOK who drops in! Rubbish timing Mario!* Oh well, I'm not wasting what I've written and I don't want anyone to misunderstand me, so here she goes again...

Obviously it's TOTALLY up to Mario what he does with his time and where he feels comfortable. When I said that Twitter has a lot to answer for, it's simply that the facts speak for themselves. The people who stayed most loyal to this thread, especially during the slow-down in part 6, tended to be the ones Mario follows. The people who were big supporters during BB but now don't bother with this thread so much tended to be the ones he doesn't. I don't really want to apportion blame through this fact and I'm sorry if it came across as though I did.

The people who've dropped out could have done so for any number of reasons, nothing to do with Twitter. I've been reading DS for several years and I know how sharply traffic drops when the show's off air. So some natural wastage is to be expected.

Goo_goo_4_gaga's original point was about the news and banter between the regulars dropping off in here. Maybe my reply came across too much like we should be able to talk more to Mario, that's not really what I meant, sorry.

As I said, not everyone likes Twitter and I'd add that not all Twitter fans use it in the same way. I'm not much of a chatterer on there. I very rarely start conversations and only really get dragged into them by other people! I've never had a conversation with Mario and I don't see myself ever feeling the need to have one.

Despite my teasing, I really couldn't give a stuff whether he follows me or not! I most certainly would never ask him to follow me because I would never ask ANYONE to follow me. It's not my style. It's not like I want him on my list as some sort of badge of honour. If he doesn't know me from here then I'm just one of the thousands of random nobodies. So be it. If he wants me badly enough (and for the right reasons) he'll find me. If he doesn't, meh, I won't lose any sleep over it.

When I mentioned him spending more time on here, it was just one idea of how he could reach out to more people. Obviously we've been incredibly lucky to have him visit at all, it's a heck of a lot more than most other ATs get. I guess my train of thought was that if Garry & co are spending most of their time on Twitter because it's where Mario hangs out, then maybe Mario could follow them over here from time to time and they could bring some of that banter with them. Garry in particular was the heart and soul of this thread, it's really not the same without him! (Oops, no offence to the rest of you.) (ETA: Obviously I typed this before I saw Mario had visited. I'm not bloody changing it now. TV Burp's on in a bit.)

So Twitter's not for everyone, heck even DS isn't for everyone and let's not forget other BB forums are available. Not everyone wants to talk to Mario, they just want to know what he's up to. No rights or wrongs in all that. Horses (pantomime or real) for courses.

I suppose what I'm wittering on about is that if he could curb his self-confessed Twitter addiction just a little and spread himself out a bit - whether on here, other forums, that Facebook fan page he talked about, trained carrier pigeons or his own website - then everyone could get as much or as little as they want from the experience. Some will just want a bit of news, others will want to look at his designs or read his musings on life and a few will want to get more up-close and personal. I've come to the conclusion I'm in the 2nd category and I'm cool with that.


Aww, shucks, you're very kind. I love our X Factor commentaries! Ever since Jedward I've refused to take the programme seriously so I just let rip.

(*And by rubbish timing I mean hello, nice to see you, thanks for dropping by, obviously. )

Yeah, thanks for the post Mario. Good luck with the video, I'll bet it'll be a fun day.

As for your requst; Well, I'm as loayl as the next person,... but vote for Wagner?? TBH I'd rather dance with Widdicombe and that's saying something cos I can't even watch her without cringing.

I'm sorry Mario, and Wagners other fans but I know that the X Factor needs livening up but he's not even that funny any more. Good luck to the old fella, and he no doubt he will do well out of his telly appearances anyway, but he's gone far enough now.

I will however, make an exception if he and Tesco Mary do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy_XrSLG4gg Although, they may have to make some adjustments on the costumes.

Come to think of it, never mind Mary, Corin would be great in this, no?

Mario's so right about this place being special. I check in every day as I'm interested in hearing what Mario's up to. I rarely have time to post but am very grateful for everyone's contributions. Thanks to Mario's twitterings and twittering moleholers reporting back here we are kept very well informed. Other A.T. members can only dream of the object of their appreciation posting in the manner of Mario. His lyrical, personalised messages are specific and special to the mole hole. As such they are precious and never taken for granted. Maybe Mario has spoilt us just a little with his very special visits and it is only natural that some of us want more...

Anyway, it was great to hear from the man himself and to know that his magical adventures are continuing, as they must, and that Mario is happy to share his aspirations and ambitions with us. His life, post-BB, will never be the same again, and it is great to know that for the most part, Mario is loving it. Who'd be a BB star? A health and safety hazard for being mobbed in a cinema queue, a petulant boss in Steve's charity vid, mysterious goings-on with Corin, while all the time working flat out getting a fashion collection marketed. All part and parcel of the tapestry of Mario's unique and fascinating world. A big thank you to him for taking the time and trouble to visit the mole hole.

That's a beautiful post as usual hun
This BB star living sounds a dangerous game doesn't it lol.

If anything it proves that he does still read here all the time, he may not post all the time as im sure he has lots to do, in a forum you have the chance to make a long post and its nice to dedicate some time to it when you do but when you dont have as much time its easier to use twitter as its a fast and short way of just keeping people updated. I don't think there is a forum/twitter divide as I do read here all the time and always have the page open and read everything that is going on so i'm still here just not always posting. I have never left the molehole, its my main point of call in this net we call inter and it always will be.

valw
what a great post you speak for me as a reader of this AT
i do not post regulary but love the news and gossip that each poster writes i miss garrys updates he did keep us most up to date with his news and even though i dont do twitter when a poster would put garrys marios even corins twitcam up then i would watch and i miss the updates this is a great AT that is why i posted just to let everyone know
how each and everyones who posts make this AT what it is
one of the best

so thank you all

Hi Mario, thanks for the huge post!

Love your story about your trip to the cinema, seeing as you got mobbed and didn't get to see the film you should demand a private screening! (and I'll come too, to urm, guard the door or something.. I really want to see that film!)

I'm looking forward to seeing all your upcoming projects, the music video (you? Diva strop? Never! ) and the project with Corin sounds really cool, and I'm very excited that your fashion designs are getting to the manufacturing stage, can't wait to see them.

Hmm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Halloween costume.. I'm not sure how scary that would be, but it's a hilarious mental image! Lol, sorry I'm sure you'll look great, and I have no other suggestions for you... I'll keep thinking.


Agree with everything you've said there. And it was a very lovely post from capricorn girl.

I think I've used Twitter more that the thread lately because it's easier to follow conversations, and as the messages are shorter it doesn't take as long to participate in the conversations (and I think I must have a short attention span too!) I also use Twitter to follow Tweets from other people, not just Mario. And I use Tweetdeck so each new Tweet from someone pops up.. it would be so much easier to keep up with the thread if there was something similar for DS! But anyway, I'll try not to be so lazy, and I'll make more of an effort to post more, the Mole Hole is where it all began, and it wont be forgotten.

Love this bit Garry: 'he does still read here all the time' So it's not just Big Brother watching us!

thanks for your kind words, I only pop in to update everyone on the weather and spread the Mario loving and liking

he has got very sexy eyes, they get me, every time i see him

Ditto on everything there for me. I've also been using Twitter more as I find it easier to follow conversations, and as I am a throughly useless multitasker I find it hard to post here at the same time (you'd end up getting something that was half-post, half-tweet ). But I'm always reading here, and will also make an effort to post more.


Thanks for the lovely post, Mario! *hugs* And here's hoping that you get to see the movie next time without being declared a health and safety hazard! (it wasn't BB9's NotMario in charge of H&S there, was it? )

Thanks for the updates on the projects and the designs - all sounds very exciting! I'll keep fingers firmly crossed that there's a sponsor for the designs very soon, and I can't wait to see them!

As for the Ninja Turtles, I think it depends on which one it'll be. I was always fond of Raphael.

Enjoy the music vid tomorrow! xx

Whatever Halloween costume Mario chooses , he's bound to look cute and sexy just like he did in all the BB costumes, even the insect one

Can't help but think that with that lovely dark hair and eyes of his that he would make a very handsome Count Dracula though.

I still say Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is a Halloween-Fail

Mario needs to go as Edward Scissorhands

Sorry I kicked off earlier. I feel bad now.

Oh well, back to lurking for another couple of months...

You'll do no such thing! I'd be very upset if you did.

and Val you didn't 'kick off', you just gave your opinion, in very civilised way, which by the way some of us agreed with and anyway it actually generated quite a lively and interesting discussion.

Blimey, I know that this is an appreciation thread, but it will get pretty boring if it's all about how wonderful Mario is. Not that he isn't , but you have to have light and shade, it's the contrast that keeps up the interest.

My Internet is working again Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!

that ok my dear
i had good weekend with family and friends went to indian restuarant alcohol afterwards..what amazing about mario is he is a very busy guybut still find time for his lovely fans andso down to earth .

oh that good to know ValW
thanks for welcoming me aboard

Morning everyone, especially Leatherface and his internet!

Love that it's a Monday and I'm not at work, love that it's another sunny Autumn day...but most of all I love that Mr Mugan made another post here. I love the snippets of his life he shares with us.

In addition, I really hope his video shoot goes well today...he's going to be in his element I think as a 'diva stropping boss'. Give 'em hell, Mario.

As for Halloween...I really like the Edward Scissorhand idea. He'd look amazing. Or being as he loves them so much (lol) he could twist it into Jedward Scissorhands...make himself an extra head, give himself big hair, go blonde for the night and strut around making annoying comments and gestures.

Yiiiiieeeehaaaaaaaaa
Welcome back! Missed you

Morning all

Mario and Corin are off filming today, can't wait to hear some gossip later, and I hope Corin will send some Twitpics

It is a lovely sunny day here as well, and I will be off for some shopping in about an hour

Welcome back Leather

And a good morning to everyone else!

Agree that Mario will be in his absolute element today doing his "bossy" filming

Of course an obvious Halloween costume for him would be Harry Potter, seeing as he loves that character and seemed to be playing him rather than David Copperfield in the Dickens task

No need to feel bad Val, it got a lively debate going and has actually put some vim back into the old Molehole.

Corin just send a pic from the Video shooting

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/phot...b9GHM0pwENk%3D

hello maidmary
sorry i taking long to reply your post.i was writing the original posti got wiped out so so i am going to make a short version of the post
my favorite big brother series are
bb3,bb7,and bb11 i loved the tasks, friendship and save and replace task
my favorite bb3 hms are kate ,alex and alison
my favorite bb7 re Nikki ,pete and Richard
lastly my favorite hms of bb11 are as follows
Mario Mugan,Ben Duncan,corin,andrew,jo,Ife Kuku and Rachel 1&2
so whay your favorite reality tv of all time apart from x factor and bigbrother?

hello Mario
thanks for taking time to write to your lovely fans.even though you are busy working on your fabulous designs
keep it coming
i got a question for you as a newbie forum
member and massive bb fan
what you favorite bb series of all time?
and you fashion show is going to be televised ?
good luck Mario