View Full Version : Davis Cup SF: GB v Argentina 16-18 Sept 2016 - Hotels, travel etc
WimbledonWestie
13-09-2016, 20:04
Back the Brits hoodie waiting at the sorting office for me, yay!
I need to pack a book to read at the airport, slight change to the arrival time at Gatwick - should be there about 5.30am <yawn> flight not till 9am but OH needs to be at work for 7am
fun fun
Have a great time everyone and I know you will all cheer loudly. Not sure how much of this I will see as don't know if it will be shown over here. Safe Travels. :)
Oh I hear you, Caro - had a similar problem last time. Flying can be such a headache, just can't be doing with the liquid allowances etc so taking the train this time. Going to kick back and enjoy the route through the Lake District. Does mean traveling on the Thurs and Mon, but I always do that anyway.
Anyhow, looking forward to seeing you soon - hope I'm sat near you as per. We'll go mental! Yay for team Carosiebear!! :cheer::cheer::jitterbug::jitterbug::GBflag:
Yay, I love that RB! Really hoping to see lots of you this weekend. Are you staying with your friends again or the PI?
Luckily I have another bag, loaned by a colleague at work which is the right size. The only good thing about flying is getting home on the Monday with some day left to sort things out before going back to work on Tuesday. We were trying to save money by not staying Thursday night but the flight is so early Friday morning, we'll be falling asleep by 8pm! Wishing now that we were coming on Thursday by train ... but at least we'll be there which is what matters. Getting really excited now!! :boogie::yahoo::excited::excited:
Looking forward to seeing you all there. Excitement has made me giddy all day, even when driving, which is my least favourite thing in the world! Glad you were able to sort something caro :)
RosieBear
14-09-2016, 14:33
Yay, I love that RB! Really hoping to see lots of you this weekend. Are you staying with your friends again or the PI?
Staying at the PI (George Sq) because friends have welcomed a new baby since last time, so yes hopefully we'll have several dinners and drinks together x And pleased you got your bag issues sorted x
RosieBear
14-09-2016, 14:36
Looking forward to seeing you all there. Excitement has made me giddy all day, even when driving, which is my least favourite thing in the world! Glad you were able to sort something caro :)
Love your posts, Jerry and looking forward to meeting you. Serbia was the first tie I missed in ages, but will hopefully see you at many ties, starting Friday! :)
Rosalind
14-09-2016, 14:52
Is anyone else staying at the Grasshopper near Central Station?
Have a fantastic time everyone and cheer extra loudly for all the armchair AMFers who would love to be with you! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Love your posts, Jerry and looking forward to meeting you. Serbia was the first tie I missed in ages, but will hopefully see you at many ties, starting Friday! :)
Thank you RB, you too :) after going with the LTA in the past, Serbia was so much better with the forum. So we ditched the LTA lol. Still a member but hope to attend with the forum from now on :)
Murray rocks
14-09-2016, 15:35
Not long. Woop Woop. Can't wait to see you all x
Sallydaisy
14-09-2016, 16:07
Yay, I love that RB! Really hoping to see lots of you this weekend. Are you staying with your friends again or the PI?
Luckily I have another bag, loaned by a colleague at work which is the right size. The only good thing about flying is getting home on the Monday with some day left to sort things out before going back to work on Tuesday. We were trying to save money by not staying Thursday night but the flight is so early Friday morning, we'll be falling asleep by 8pm! Wishing now that we were coming on Thursday by train ... but at least we'll be there which is what matters. Getting really excited now!! :boogie::yahoo::excited::excited:
You could have got a return for about £52.00 and it only takes approx hour longer each way by the time you've done all the usual hanging around at airports ...
... and just think how much more luggage you could take!
:whistle:
hfwardhouse
14-09-2016, 17:18
You could have got a return for about £52.00 and it only takes approx hour longer each way by the time you've done all the usual hanging around at airports ...
... and just think how much more luggage you could take!
:whistle:
Aye :wino: :rofl:
:GBflag::GBflag: TO EVERYONE WHO IS GOING, TRAVEL SAFELY, HAVE FUN, SCREAM, SHOUT, ENJOY AND FLY THE FLAG FOR TEAM GB!!!!..........ENJOY EVERYONE!!!!:GBflag::GBflag:
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Bob voyage everyone, have a great time!
themass15
14-09-2016, 19:31
Enjoy you lucky peeps
Have I missed the info about ticket distribution, or is that still imminent? Not hassling, just SALLY said the info was going to be PMed yesterday?
JAMES4578
14-09-2016, 20:13
Have I missed the info about ticket distribution, or is that still imminent? Not hassling, just SALLY said the info was going to be PMed yesterday?
Sally will PM at some point tonight http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2331-DAVIS-CUP-SEMI-FINAL-GLASGOW-16-18-September-2016-information-only I need some info re pick up point for those travelling on the bus (onward journeys)-will PM.
Thankyou
I went to the PCC meeting at church - am the secretary so have to go LOL
Pleased to announce your dinosaur has arrived, and is packed ready for Glasgow. Off tomorrow by train.
roytennisfan
14-09-2016, 21:08
I am on the train tomorrow, Warrington is great for train journeys, booked in advance , good value first class with food drinks and wifi tomorrow evening, thanks angiebabz sorting brolly etc, was planning to join JimmyG for a walk from PI george square so hoping weather is not too bad
You could have got a return for about £52.00 and it only takes approx hour longer each way by the time you've done all the usual hanging around at airports ...
... and just think how much more luggage you could take!
:whistle: Don't remind me Sally, I much prefer the train! But at least we save on Thurs hotel fee and get home earlier on Monday. Can't wait now!
Love your posts, Jerry and looking forward to meeting you. Serbia was the first tie I missed in ages, but will hopefully see you at many ties, starting Friday! :) JerryD was 'Caro initiated' in Serbia (sitting behind me) ... luckily she is as loud as us RB!! :jitterbug::jitterbug: ... aren't you Jerry? ;)
I was :) and yeah I guess I am loud lol (sorry to anyone who is bothered), and up and down too. The DC ends up being a workout. But I guess that is what the DC is about and what the team want. I was going strong throughout Serbia, unlike Kev D who started to lose his voice on the Saturday :lol::cheer:
Rosalind
14-09-2016, 22:43
Looking forward to meeting so many of you on Friday. I've had an extra busy week with a family wedding, squishing 5 days of work into 3.5 days so that I can fly Thursday. Slightly concerned about the severe drop in temperature as it's been 30 degrees here and somehow don't think that's going to be the case at the weekend!
All the old t-shirts dug out and hooter and whistle at the ready. (re whilstle: small and noisy - what more could you ask for!)
:GBflag::yahoo::superman:
jeannie13
14-09-2016, 22:49
Does anyone know what colours leon wants us to wear--I presume red as blue is arg. colour. Hawkeye???
As the Davis shirts from this year have been blue (birm, Serbia and Glasgow ones are too), I will be wearing blue. The Argentinian blue is a much lighter one anyway.
On the LTA website it says please come dressed in blue.
Pleased to announce your dinosaur has arrived, and is packed ready for Glasgow. Off tomorrow by train.
Yay :D
Thanks
On the LTA website it says please come dressed in blue.
Well, i'll have blue ON me LOL but it will be combined with Red and White ;)
Safe journey to everyone travelling to Glasgow today!:thumbup::brr::rain:
If anyone has found themselves now able to make it or looking for extra tickets there are still some available on from the LTA
29_adjacent
15-09-2016, 09:03
Getting excited now! Can't really concentrate on work today... Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! :yahoo:
SO excited! Can't believe another DC weekend is upon us. A very safe and pleasant journey to all travellers whether relaxing on the train, :wino:, hassling with bags at the airport (I hope not!),:) or driving up the motorways. :wave: I won't be arriving in Glasgow until tomorrow night, so will be very restless and wishing I could be there as I watch you all at the matches tomorrow, but knowing I will be there for the rest of the weekend helps. Really looking forward to meeting you all!
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Passionanda
15-09-2016, 10:14
Safe travels, everyone!! Cheer LARGE and LOUD for our boys once again! Will be with you in spirit.......missing you all already! :GBflag: :jitterbug: :wino: :party: :GBflag:
hfwardhouse
15-09-2016, 10:50
SO excited! Can't believe another DC weekend is upon us. A very safe and pleasant journey to all travellers whether relaxing on the train, :wino:, hassling with bags at the airport (I hope not!),:) or driving up the motorways. :wave: I won't be arriving in Glasgow until tomorrow night, so will be very restless and wishing I could be there as I watch you all at the matches tomorrow, but knowing I will be there for the rest of the weekend helps. Really looking forward to meeting you all!
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Ditto - will be arriving tomorrow evening and can't wait to see everyone .... cheer loudly all you folk there tomorrow!!!!! See you in the bar :wino:
Safe travels, everyone!! Cheer LARGE and LOUD for our boys once again! Will be with you in spirit.......missing you all already! :GBflag: :jitterbug: :wino: :party: :GBflag:
Can't believe you're not here for this :crying: We'll have to shout extra loud for you!
jackie55
15-09-2016, 12:29
Safe travels, everyone!! Cheer LARGE and LOUD for our boys once again! Will be with you in spirit.......missing you all already! :GBflag: :jitterbug: :wino: :party: :GBflag:
Same for me, so wish I could be joining you all, I am going to have my fingers and toes crossed that we get to the final...and I will definitely be there .....Come on Andy and the team, you can do it ...:dance::boogie::thumbup::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag: :GBflag:
angiebabez
15-09-2016, 12:52
Has anyone used lockers or left luggage at emirates b4. Is there a facility to drop larger bags somewhere?
angiebabez
15-09-2016, 12:54
Well, i'll have blue ON me LOL but it will be combined with Red and White ;)
Me too! Im wearing my red murray tees but be plenty of UJ stuff on me also
Has anyone used lockers or left luggage at emirates b4. Is there a facility to drop larger bags somewhere?
Is this just for Sunday?
lovetennis
15-09-2016, 13:02
Has anyone used lockers or left luggage at emirates b4. Is there a facility to drop larger bags somewhere?
Couldn't find any info on a left luggage facility at the Emirates so I'm using left luggage at Glasgow Central. Means I'll have to call back at the station before going to my hotel but saves trekking to the hotel to drop my bag off before going to the arena on Fri morning. £8 for 4-24 hours storage at Central
Does anyone know if we are allowed to take food and drink (water) in?? I can't find any info on this on the Emirates arena website or the LTA ...
envy! I can't get to you till Saturday - See ya all there !
roytennisfan
15-09-2016, 19:49
Does anyone know if we are allowed to take food and drink (water) in?? I can't find any info on this on the Emirates arena website or the LTA ...
Can't remember any problems there but not certain
roytennisfan
15-09-2016, 19:56
About 30 mins from central, hopefully will pick up tickets and see others in the bar of the pi George Square
lovetennis
15-09-2016, 20:12
I'm all packed and ready for off at about 7am tomorrow. Geting into Central at about 10.30, dumping my bag at Left Luggage and then onto the Arena. Hope to be there about 11.30 so hope the queue isn't too long. Looking forward to the whole thing but especially Andy v Delpo. What a way to start the tie :GBflag:
With the Arena opening early for the Trophy Tour I'm hoping this keeps the queueing down.
lovetennis
15-09-2016, 20:27
With the Arena opening early for the Trophy Tour I'm hoping this keeps the queueing down.
Good to know and as I got an extra close up view of the trophy in Ghent when the organisers nearly ran over me with it I won't need to queue up to see it this weekend.
Yellowlivi
15-09-2016, 20:39
Can't remember any problems there but not certain
In the tickets Ts&Cs there is a list of prohibited items including:
bottles, cans, food and drink not purchased at the Venue, and alcoholic beverages;
roytennisfan
15-09-2016, 21:02
In the tickets Ts&Cs there is a list of prohibited items including:
bottles, cans, food and drink not purchased at the Venue, and alcoholic beverages;
I definitely got in with a water bottle a few times
I definitely got in with a water bottle a few times
And if my memory serves me well, I took sandwiches in which I bought at the Tesco up the road.
Yellowlivi
15-09-2016, 21:08
It depends who searches I think. I took in a massive blanket last time with two water bottles in the middle lol
Rosalind
15-09-2016, 23:25
I have got in with food and drink both times.
Well finally here and bed time now :) can't wait!! See you tomorrow
exislander
16-09-2016, 05:21
Not been up this early for a long time! Almost ready to leave in half an hour - hope bus is on time!
dizzypops
16-09-2016, 06:05
There was no blanket ban on food and drink last time!
It depends who searches I think. I took in a massive blanket last time with two water bottles in the middle lol
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 07:43
Hope everyone makes it in time, horrible weather down south
goldfish
16-09-2016, 07:53
:GBflag::cheer::clap::boogie::jitterbug::party::me xican:
Very disappointed we can't be with you all in Glasgow this time. Hope you have a fantastic time, cheer loudly, as always, and inspire the team to a comprehensive win. We'll be watching from France so make sure all those flags, banners and dinosaurs get a good airing so we can see you easily. Should be an amazing 3 days.
:GBflag::boogie::dance::GBflag:
I've got my t-shirt from Ghent on - all ready to shout at the TV from 1pm! Meanwhile I'd better get some work done this morning...
Have a great time everyone who's there. Make sure you cheer loudly and inspire the team, because I want to join you at the final! :GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag:
Running late after getting lost lol. Finally parked up and now in a massive queue ! It should have only taken 20 minutes! Stupid sat nav !
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 11:40
Hope you are in ok, only the pipers on at the mo
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 11:58
Bring on the triple champion!
Davis Cup. ..Wimbledon. ..Olympic
JAMES4578
16-09-2016, 23:31
Info for those taking Minibus (particularly those who were not there today), pick up for Saturday has been changed at last minute to 11.15-at City Chambers and PI.
Gina Anderson
17-09-2016, 11:38
Great day yesterday bring on today
tinawatt
17-09-2016, 17:58
******! knew there was something I meant to purchase!
I haven't seen him/her, is it hiding?
Hope you are all having an amazing time! Wish I was there!
British Tennis @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) 39m39 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis/status/777506270827966464)
The crowd roar Andy #Murray (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Murray?src=hash) back onto court after he goes off for treatment! Can he keep up his momentum?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CspBEdlWAAAuSfN.jpg
roytennisfan
18-09-2016, 19:20
Had a great time, thanks to everyone who was there, on train home now
exislander
18-09-2016, 20:35
Just passing Dunblane on way home on bus with wifi! Thanks to all for another great DC weekend!
Well after drowning our sorrows in a massive meal and cake we are homeward bound. Driving. It was a great weekend despite the result. The forum were great again! Fantastic support and great to be part of it again. See you next time X
That's me home.
Thanks for another great weekend everybody!
WimbledonWestie
18-09-2016, 20:54
Proud to have enjoyed yet another great DC weekend with this great group of supporters. Not the result we wanted but can't complain about the great run we've had. Look forward to morevDC fun next year and meantime shall enjoy all your online company cheering Andy on tour. Now looking forward to WTF trip.
It has been a great run. There will be more great matches next year. Finally back in Liverpool after some crazy diversions! Hope everyone got home safe.
angiebabez
19-09-2016, 04:56
Nice comment from a murraynator on my facebook...who where sat opposite arena from us...said well done to all of us...we worked our socks off all weekend.
Last but not least I just want to Thank Sally for all her hard work as always and so much appreciated by all, Thanks again Sally you are a Champ. :thumbup::thumbup::thanks::cheer::clap::cheers:
we had a really good couple of days in Glasgow. Nice to meet so many members and thanks to Sally for her hard work organising everything. Best seats! See you all next year!
Kate Curler
19-09-2016, 17:30
We saw some great tennis from the boys. Super weekend. Linda & I thank everyone involved for their contribution.
Kate Curler
19-09-2016, 17:32
Last but not least I just want to Thank Sally for all her hard work as always and so much appreciated by all, Thanks again Sally you are a Champ. :thumbup::thumbup::thanks::cheer::clap::cheers:
Thanks Sally.
1141
Hopefully this has worked. JerryD and Yellowliv, you made our local rag.
Rosalind
19-09-2016, 19:16
Nice comment from a murraynator on my facebook...who where sat opposite arena from us...said well done to all of us...we worked our socks off all weekend.
Yes, I also heard from people on the other side that we were a "sea of blue" and "loud" and that we looked "great" - I guess that was us and the BATS group behind us (us being the best section of course :jitterbug: )
Personally I have a bruised palm from clapping so much!
Rosalind
19-09-2016, 19:18
Last but not least I just want to Thank Sally for all her hard work as always and so much appreciated by all, Thanks again Sally you are a Champ. :thumbup::thumbup::thanks::cheer::clap::cheers:
yes I would definitely like to add my thanks. It was a tremendous - fabulously organised and a lovely group of people.
lovetennis
19-09-2016, 19:33
1141
Hopefully this has worked. JerryD and Yellowliv, you made our local rag.
Great photo. I've seen lots of different ones of our group on various sites. British Tennis tweeted several of our group, including Anna as Fan of the Day on Saturday. Nice that they used a pic of our group to tweet their thanks for all the fan support.
I'm going to watch it all again on TV, only managed the first two games of Andy v Delpo so far and already seen great shots of Roy, Supergran, Caro and Gill to name a few. We must be on a lot because I got loads of texts & emails saying "we've seen you on telly", followed by "you're on telly AGAIN". Hubby joked he'd seen more of me this weekend than he does normally :laugh:
Yellowlivi
19-09-2016, 19:45
1141
Hopefully this has worked. JerryD and Yellowliv, you made our local rag.
Thanks Ally, happy to see the forum represented though preferably not with my face lol
What is that face i'm pulling. I think I was whooping but I appear to be pulling the same face as cardboard Andy! Lol
Rosalind
19-09-2016, 20:28
we're everywhere! I was on tv dancing away to "Happy" and again screaming out "one more game" looking bedraggled. Someone told me "you're in a British Tennis tweet". Seriously! Yes, there I was!
I think the banner was a great idea - someone on the other side although remarked how good it was. I remember discussions on this subject after GB vs Japan in March. Well, we seem to have succeeded in almost rivalling the Barmies.
Hi Everybody! I am just returned safely home about 30 minutes ago. Still have my coat on and had to 'waken' the wifi! Where to begin! I had the most fantastic weekend. We were treated to some sensational tennis and it's a privilege to cheer our boys on! So much so I left my voice behind me at the Emirates! (As the day wore on, it came back a bit, but still quite hoarse. But that is of no matter) Worth it all! Another memorable DC weekend. Doesn't our Andy just give his heart and soul for our team! I well up when I think of how he left it all out there. Thank you so much to all those who organised tickets, group meal and of course, Cardboard Andy! It made it all so enjoyable and I appreciated it so much. It was great to renew friendships already made from Ghent and Brum and hi to all you lovely people I got to meet this time...great to put faces to names. You are the most amazing group and I miss you all so much - going to take me a few days to settle down again. There are still a few I would like to have met, but maybe next time! Teresa and I went to Dunblane this morning (was I really in Dunblane this morning??Seems unreal now!) We had the most interesting time. I enjoyed every moment. Got the obligatory pic at the gold post box and went to the Cathedral. Fascinating. Very moving to see the plaque commemorating the tragedy at the Primary School. We then went to the museum where we encountered Andy's P7 teacher! Could have listened to her all day. She speaks very fondly (and proudly) of Andy and especially Jamie. And her daughter sang at Andy's wedding! Our final call was to a lovely coffee shop for a well earned rest and a cuppa. Imagine my surprise when the owner, who is a Murraynator, recognised me from a picture that had gone on their website!! Wow! Fame at last!! And to cap it all off, the weather was magical. Dunblane is beautiful, and I really didn't want to leave. I felt close to Andy!
I am off now to catch up on all the posts and read about how everyone else fared. :grouphug: :wave:
Edit: I'm so sorry...I have just noticed above post and think I should have posted this on another thread. Sorry Cazza. I posted before I read!
roytennisfan
19-09-2016, 20:36
Still playing catch-up but they have shown us a fair bit on the beeb coverage, we were where we should be in the front few rows and BATS just behind us so we had a strong support group and got more attention, the flag definitely helped, thanks to SG
jeannie13
19-09-2016, 20:37
there was a nice picture of Gill in the Scotsman This morning. ,showing her head & shoulders---she was looking pensive-- I don't know how to post it.
dizzypops
19-09-2016, 20:39
Now back at dizzypops Towers - had a great time even though the result was not what we had hoped for. Can I add my thanks to Sally, Angie for organsing the meal and James for the bus. I also hear there were lots of shots of the group on TV and the banner made us stand out. Hope to see yu'all soon (I see the draw is this Thursday)!
lovetennis
19-09-2016, 20:40
The photos British Tennis seem to be using from this tie do seem to feature AMFF and Murraynators, rather thän the Barmy Army. I do think that isn't accidental and they realise that great as they are, the Barmy Army have had a lot of coverage in the past and they want to acknowledge other groups. As Sally said in her speech at the meal the LTA do appreciate our efforts. Someone just needs to tell the TV commies....they still just bang on about the Barmy Army even while showing pics of AMFF :rolleyes:
roytennisfan
19-09-2016, 20:42
What is that face i'm pulling. I think I was whooping but I appear to be pulling the same face as cardboard Andy! Lol
Where was KevD, keeping his head down?
Murray rocks
19-09-2016, 20:47
Well another very enjoyable weekend with wonderful people. Best thing I ever done was clicking on this forum. Had such amazing times with you all at Davis Cups and have made lifelong friends. What a journey we have been on. Yes it was dissapointing to lose of course it was but to win it last year and to get to the semis this time is a fantastic achievement. So proud of the boys.
Let's hope we get a good first round tie in February xxx
Ps Sally I really appreciate all you do. Thanks so much x
Where was KevD, keeping his head down?
I guess he wasn't pulling a silly enough face to feature lol :) :)
lovetennis
19-09-2016, 20:50
Hi Everybody! I am just returned safely home about 30 minutes ago. Still have my coat on and had to 'waken' the wifi! Where to begin! I had the most fantastic weekend. We were treated to some sensational tennis and it's a privilege to cheer our boys on! So much so I left my voice behind me at the Emirates! (As the day wore on, it came back a bit, but still quite hoarse. But that is of no matter) Worth it all! Another memorable DC weekend. Doesn't our Andy just give his heart and soul for our team! I well up when I think of how he left it all out there. Thank you so much to all those who organised tickets, group meal and of course, Cardboard Andy! It made it all so enjoyable and I appreciated it so much. It was great to renew friendships already made from Ghent and Brum and hi to all you lovely people I got to meet this time...great to put faces to names. You are the most amazing group and I miss you all so much - going to take me a few days to settle down again. There are still a few I would like to have met, but maybe next time! Teresa and I went to Dunblane this morning (was I really in Dunblane this morning??Seems unreal now!) We had the most interesting time. I enjoyed every moment. Got the obligatory pic at the gold post box and went to the Cathedral. Fascinating. Very moving to see the plaque commemorating the tragedy at the Primary School. We then went to the museum where we encountered Andy's P7 teacher! Could have listened to her all day. She speaks very fondly (and proudly) of Andy and especially Jamie. And her daughter sang at Andy's wedding! Our final call was to a lovely coffee shop for a well earned rest and a cuppa. Imagine my surprise when the owner, who is a Murraynator, recognised me from a picture that had gone on their website!! Wow! Fame at last!! And to cap it all off, the weather was magical. Dunblane is beautiful, and I really didn't want to leave. I felt close to Andy!
I am off now to catch up on all the posts and read about how everyone else fared. :grouphug: :wave:
How lovely Pat, that's a trip to treasure. So glad you did that, makes up for you not getting a selfie (sure you will one day) Someone on Murraynators FB page went to Cromlix Hotel today and Andy was there with Judy, playing wih Sophia in the garden. They were very respectful of privacy and did not take photos , but said Sophia is blonde and beautiful
supergran
19-09-2016, 21:08
Got home about 5.30 after another fantastic weekend with the AMFF. Thanks Sally, great seats.Thanks to Angie and Ally for organising venue for meal and to James for sorting out transport. Obviously not the result we wanted but can't fault effort from team and Andy and Jamie were fantastic. On Sunday Andy once again showed his commitment to the D.C..Hope he's recovering and resting. I love the Davis Cup, love the team and love my tennis family. Thanks everyone for your concern for supergramps and for me. More thanks for your company and friendship. Haven't laughed so much for quite a while. Let's do it again next year.:thumbup::GBflag::bravo:
Thanks Ally, happy to see the forum represented though preferably not with my face lol
You look great, and deep in concentration supporting our team. It was lovely sitting with you on Saturday night and putting a face to the name.
What is that face i'm pulling. I think I was whooping but I appear to be pulling the same face as cardboard Andy! Lol
You look great too and it was lovely to meet you on Saturday, really enjoyed your company.
Last but not least I just want to Thank Sally for all her hard work as always and so much appreciated by all, Thanks again Sally you are a Champ. :thumbup::thumbup::thanks::cheer::clap::cheers:
Yes Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Sally
From myself, Lynne and Pat.
And well done to all of AMFF members.
We really made ourselves heard on all three days.
:GBflag::bravo::cheer::party::thanks:
Can I just add my thanks and say what an absolutely wonderful weekend, met some new members and reacquainted with a few more.....looking forward to next year already.....
Yellowlivi
19-09-2016, 22:04
You look great, and deep in concentration supporting our team. It was lovely sitting with you on Saturday night and putting a face to the name.
Thanks. It was lovely sitting with you, the meal is such a great idea :)
There's a good photo of us here:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-loses-titantic-davis-8851746
Just not the best headline. Sorry about that.
exislander
19-09-2016, 22:15
My cousin (not a tennis follower) phoned me earlier this evening to say she had seen me on the TV news report on Saturday. As others have said, it was a great weekend of tennis (despite the overall result) great company and a lovely meal on Saturday so thanks again to all who organised everything so well. I am glad Andy has found some time to relax with Sophia today and hope he can put on a good exhibition on Wednesday for those of you lucky enough to be going to that. Now where are we going next year?
Guerkins2
20-09-2016, 06:50
Thanks everyone for a great weekend - particularly to Sally & James. I got home about half an hour after midnight on Monday morning ....I was absolutely shattered & flight was delayed by over an hour! Had some company - Glenys & Julie - at the airport which was great!
The tennis was fantastic - will try to watch Andy v Del Potro again on catch up.
Hope to see you again soon :thumbup:
suttontennis
20-09-2016, 08:06
A couple who moved into my hotel (I don't own it, I just stayed there) on Saturday said they'd sat with Stirling Uni crowd on Friday, but when I told her i was sat directly opposite, with the AMFF people, she commented on how well coordinated we were !, I think she meant not just cos everyone was in blue, but in level of support..
hfwardhouse
20-09-2016, 10:35
I went to weightwatchers last night for the weekly weigh in and one of the ladies had recorded Sally & me dancing and singing inbetween the matches on Sunday :shamed: :rolling: :rolling: .... then my lovely hubby showed me the bit he recorded :eek: :rofl: I did manage to get my flag up for most of that bit though :thumbup:
29_adjacent
20-09-2016, 10:39
Found this pic on getty images with our flag in it!
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/event/great-britain-v-argentina-davis-cup-semi-final-2016-day-one-667086475#great-britain-fans-show-their-support-during-day-one-of-the-davis-cup-picture-id606066272
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 11:33
There's a good photo of us here:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-loses-titantic-davis-8851746
Just not the best headline. Sorry about that.
Good one of angiebabez smiling holding Andy Murray card (no not the first one only showing her hands lol), SG has a big smile and clenched fists in the same pic (click on the gallery)
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 11:41
Great Britain fans cheer on Andy Murray
It had developed into a classic and when Del Potro served for the set at 5-4, the home favourite produced a sensational lob at set point down to claw it back. He broke his man to take it to 5-5 and walked back to the baseline eyeballing the crowd and not over-celebrating. He was focused like a laser and held his serve to go 6-5 up.
Del Potro took it to the tie break but was never ahead. Murray took it 7-5 and was a set away from victory.
lovetennis
20-09-2016, 12:20
Great Britain fans cheer on Andy Murray
It had developed into a classic and when Del Potro served for the set at 5-4, the home favourite produced a sensational lob at set point down to claw it back. He broke his man to take it to 5-5 and walked back to the baseline eyeballing the crowd and not over-celebrating. He was focused like a laser and held his serve to go 6-5 up.
Del Potro took it to the tie break but was never ahead. Murray took it 7-5 and was a set away from victory.
Ah yes THAT moment will live with me forever. The look on Andy's face said "you guys get me and we are in this together". Lovely that he used pic of that moment on FB thanking everyone for their support. He obviously bookmarked that moment in his mind as a highpoint of the crowds support. And by crowd I mean AMFF because he directed it right at us
You look great too and it was lovely to meet you on Saturday, really enjoyed your company.
Lol thanks Ally. Whilst I'm not overly impressed with the whoop face, I am happy to be shown associated with the headlines of fans that are proud of the team despite the loss. It was lovely to meet you too. The meals are such a good idea. A great opportunity to get to know each other. I look forward to the next one. Hoping that it isn't in Australia lol :)
MurrayAOne
20-09-2016, 15:53
Another fantastic DC weekend! Great tennis and great company! So proud of our team. They show such marvelous commitment and team spirit. Great meeting up with everyone afterwards for brilliant evenings. Such a laugh! Looking forward to next year! ☺
jackie55
20-09-2016, 16:25
Oh what a weekend, unfortunately, l wasn't able to come to Glasgow to be with AMFF, bad timing on my part of going on holiday, but reading the posts and seeing the photos, l know that team GB had the usual brilliant support from everyone there. I was, of course, disappointed that we didn't manage to get the win we needed to go onto the final:grrr: normally, l feel very down for a while after Andy loses, but l know that there was nothing else that Andy could have given in his match against Del Potro, so not feeling to bad at the moment. It was great to hear that he was playing with Sophia, hopefully she will be giving him lots of cuddles :highfive:.:grouphug: Can l also say a BIG thank you once again to Patlowe for keeping me updated by text on Friday and Sunday with the team scores :thumbup::thanks::flowers:
Josephine
20-09-2016, 17:11
Well done to all the fans for your amazing efforts. Exhausted me just watching you on telly!
:bravo::bravo::clap::clap:
Thanks everyone for a great weekend - particularly to Sally & James. I got home about half an hour after midnight on Monday morning ....I was absolutely shattered & flight was delayed by over an hour! Had some company - Glenys & Julie - at the airport which was great!
The tennis was fantastic - will try to watch Andy v Del Potro again on catch up.
Hope to see you again soon :thumbup:
Just after 1am for me!
Does this work by the way?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154561872863000&set=a.91703402999.103853.674627999&type=3&theater¬if_t=like¬if_id=1474308939223467
lovetennis
20-09-2016, 18:20
Added a few photos and video clips of AMFF to my Flickr site https://www.flickr.com/photos/134707217@N08/sets/72157672911747560/
I had to sit behind the BBC camera (up above) and, therefore, got a nice view of Barker, Lloyd and Baker. Barker and Baker seemed to allow the general public to read their notes. Barker then got straight onto her iPad and showed holiday photos on the Friday. On all three days, I sat next to the same woman. On the Friday and Sunday, she had her gran sitting next to her. Her gran didn't get up once to have a 'comfort break' during the two matches.
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 19:23
A lot of us are on this pic
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154418989388567&set=oa.1271329846251686&type=3&theater
And another two
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154418993018567&set=oa.1271329846251686&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154418993813567&set=oa.1271329846251686&type=3&theater
A lot of us are on this pic
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154418989388567&set=oa.1271329846251686&type=3&theater
And another
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154418993018567&set=oa.1271329846251686&type=3&theater
I can't seem to get those links to work Roy, is it just me?
hfwardhouse
20-09-2016, 19:51
Not just you - I can't see them either :sad:
JAMES4578
20-09-2016, 19:51
I can't seem to get those links to work Roy, is it just me?
see Roy's post was edited,therefore possibly an error in the link originally- works fine for me, great pics!
hfwardhouse
20-09-2016, 19:55
see Roy's post was edited,therefore possibly an error in the link originally- works fine for me, great pics!
Nope - I'm obviously not following that page .... whatever it is.
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 19:58
Sorry all, they are probably within a closed Facebook group which I belong to, not sure I can do anything< if you don't subscribe to Murraynators you can't get to see them, sorry didn't think about that
JAMES4578
20-09-2016, 20:04
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roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 20:07
Thanks James, you're a lot more clever than me with these, there are another 3 or 4 of us, can you get them?
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 20:12
I can't seem to get those links to work Roy, is it just me?
James has posted the three of them, can even see KevD on the second one, thought he was in hiding lol
JAMES4578
20-09-2016, 20:17
Thanks James, you're a lot more clever than me with these, there are another 3 or 4 of us, can you get them?
Haha,thanks-should be able to get the others.
Yeah I don't subscribe to the murraynators so couldn't see it, so thank you James for putting them up. I think Kev D was happy to finally see himself in one of the photos lol
JAMES4578
20-09-2016, 20:23
A few more of the pics:
WimbledonWestie
20-09-2016, 20:28
These are great!
angiebabez
20-09-2016, 21:20
Some pics i found on sns group website
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20-09-2016, 21:21
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20-09-2016, 21:22
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20-09-2016, 21:22
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20-09-2016, 21:23
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20-09-2016, 21:24
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WimbledonWestie
20-09-2016, 21:32
Well done to Supergran with the flag- really stands out! Proud to have been behind it cheering. (Or clapping my Pom poms as my pupils described it lol)
angiebabez
20-09-2016, 21:36
Been thinking since we all love getting together during the DC weekends if february tie is unreachable for most why dont we all meet up somewhere mid country to cheer the boys on together? We could even book somewhere like anna did in ghent to have for ourselves the whole weekend!
Been thinking since we all love getting together during the DC weekends if february tie is unreachable for most why dont we all meet up somewhere mid country to cheer the boys on together? We could even book somewhere like anna did in ghent to have for ourselves the whole weekend!
Bring it on!:dance: Great pictures Angie! Now that I can identify many more of you, it makes the pictures very meaningful.
Been thinking since we all love getting together during the DC weekends if february tie is unreachable for most why dont we all meet up somewhere mid country to cheer the boys on together? We could even book somewhere like anna did in ghent to have for ourselves the whole weekend!
That is a stunning idea. Now all we need to do is find a mid-point where the accom is reasonably priced.
With a decent dinning experience nearby. Hmmm.:lightbulb:
Now I did suggest our house to Lynne.:whistle:
My god you should've seen her face.LOL
:grrr::getcoat:
Just to repeat what everyone else has already said. Another fabulous weekend in great company cheering on our boys. Thanks to everyone who helped make it so amazing, you are all very special. It was lovely to meet up with old friends and to meet some new faces, but once again there were so many people I didn't get a chance to speak to.
I was an emotional wreck when I got home on Sunday evening, a combination of disappointment at the result, crashing down from the adrenalin high of the weekend and a very large glass of wine consumed far too quickly! I had no voice yesterday and felt absolutely shattered, thank goodness I had the day off.
Now that my equilibrium is restored, I think we can be so proud of how well we've done, getting to the semis after winning last year is no mean feat. We possibly still rely a bit too heavily on Andy to get us through but we're definitely making progress.
From all the photos of us and the number of people who saw me on tv, we were certainly very visible and I'm sure the team appreciated it. Hope so anyway. Well done everyone. Maybe we should patent a new type of fitness class, all that jumping up and down, waving flags and pom poms, dancing and clapping needs a lot of stamina!
Angie, love your idea of a February get together if it's an away tie that most of us can't get to.
angiebabez
20-09-2016, 22:09
Who fancies liverpool lol...ive never been ;)
Hey it's a good city but not sure you'd find any place showing the tennis lol. It's all about football round here :( A Feb meet up is a good idea, if we can't get to the tie. I'm still crossing my fingers for a home time though. I guess we will find out on Thursday :)
The PI in Liverpool was a complete shambles when we had a tie there. I hear that Manchester has loads of good restaurants etc?
roytennisfan
20-09-2016, 22:25
Who fancies liverpool lol...ive never been ;)
You could see the echo arena where gb played poland in dc about 7 years ago, Andy and Dan played
The PI in Liverpool was a complete shambles when we had a tie there. I hear that Manchester has loads of good restaurants etc?
Manchester good for restaurants but I found accommodation there quite expensive.
Liverpool has had a lot of work done in the past few years. A bunch more hotels too. Three have gone up near me. Bunch of good restaurants around Liverpool one as well now. Manchester is great though, KevD lived there for years. A lot of hotels and restaurants. Though I don't recommend the Ibis in Salford Quays. One of the worst places I've ever stayed! The restaurants there are nice though. Water views without the expense of Castlefield.
Hey it's a good city but not sure you'd find any place showing the tennis lol. It's all about football round here :( A Feb meet up is a good idea, if we can't get to the tie. I'm still crossing my fingers for a home time though. I guess we will find out on Thursday :)
But we would be hiring a room with a big screen like we did in Ghent, would we not?
Manchester good for restaurants but I found accommodation there quite expensive.
That's true. The ibis in Salford cost a bomb and was the smallest room I'd ever seen. It was horrible.
But we would be hiring a room with a big screen like we did in Ghent, would we not?
Oh I didn't know that's what you guys did. We got tickets from the Belgian site :)
We did that 'cos lots didn't get tics, but then more became available so we all had tics anyway, but the big screen was still nice for seeing the replays.
hfwardhouse
21-09-2016, 09:37
The PI in Liverpool was a complete shambles when we had a tie there. I hear that Manchester has loads of good restaurants etc?
:confused: I've been back there since as I enjoyed it so much ... so not sure why it was a shambles ... I don't remember any problems that weekend but maybe I didn't have any - other than that it was a personal disaster for poor Tina who was with me .... I'd happily go back to Liverpool ....
Got home about 5.30 after another fantastic weekend with the AMFF. Thanks Sally, great seats.Thanks to Angie and Ally for organising venue for meal and to James for sorting out transport. Obviously not the result we wanted but can't fault effort from team and Andy and Jamie were fantastic. On Sunday Andy once again showed his commitment to the D.C..Hope he's recovering and resting. I love the Davis Cup, love the team and love my tennis family. Thanks everyone for your concern for supergramps and for me. More thanks for your company and friendship. Haven't laughed so much for quite a while. Let's do it again next year.:thumbup::GBflag::bravo:
Couldn't have put it better Mo! Also massive thanks to you for organising the flag. It really got us noticed as a group which was great. Lots of cameras in our faces (not so great .... oh ok we love it really!)
Just to add my thanks to Sally as always for the tickets, really GREAT seats! And to angie, ally and WW for organising the meal. A Saturday get together is a must I think and I had a great time - sorry about my big gob ;) :whistle:
WimbledonWestie
21-09-2016, 22:55
I was most impressed by your 'big gob'- I reckon you cold set us up as serious rivals to the barmy army by leading the chants and singing!
:confused: I've been back there since as I enjoyed it so much ... so not sure why it was a shambles ... I don't remember any problems that weekend but maybe I didn't have any - other than that it was a personal disaster for poor Tina who was with me .... I'd happily go back to Liverpool ....
I too loved Liverpool but didn't stay at the PI. We got a great deal on the Jury's Inn. That whole area was great for bars and restaurants though. Birmingham is very central and not too expensive but I would be happy to go anywhere TBH.
I think it's a FANTASTIC idea Angie. We were actually talking about this at the hotel in Galsgow on Sunday night. Draw happening as I type so not long to find out if we'll need to do this or not!
Elizabeth
22-09-2016, 13:17
I too loved Liverpool but didn't stay at the PI. We got a great deal on the Jury's Inn. That whole area was great for bars and restaurants though. Birmingham is very central and not too expensive but I would be happy to go anywhere TBH.
I think it's a FANTASTIC idea Angie. We were actually talking about this at the hotel in Galsgow on Sunday night. Draw happening as I type so not long to find out if we'll need to do this or not!
We do need to do it we got away to Canada.
Well after some complaining to each other about affordability I think myself, Kev D and Yellowlivi will not be able to make it to this tie. Unless in some shocking step away from the usual, they decide to host it in Totonto. Kev D and I are hiking the Inca trail next year so funds are low. It seems like many can't attend so a big screen will be great. Caro is right, Birmingham is probably easier to reach for everyone. Liverpool is great though. Manchester is a bit pricey (especially for parking!!) but really we will travel anywhere. Kev D works in Gaydon at the moment so Birmingham is fine for him.
RosieBear
22-09-2016, 13:55
Been thinking since we all love getting together during the DC weekends if february tie is unreachable for most why dont we all meet up somewhere mid country to cheer the boys on together? We could even book somewhere like anna did in ghent to have for ourselves the whole weekend!
First chance to get on the forum since returning. First and foremost, thanks to Sally for being a wonderful organiser and a wonderful woman - these trips that light up people's lives would not be possible without you, Sally, and they mean more to us than we can express.
Thanks also to everyone else for more fabulous fun and friendship on another unforgettable weekend.
As for Angie's suggestion - Caro and I were discussing exactly the same thing, so totally up for it. We were thinking of a function room in a hotel so that we can all stay together? And we thought B'ham because it's so central and because if the PI Brindley Place was available, it has an excellent enclave of pubs and restaurants in very close vicinity, for easy socialising?
If it turns out to be Halifax, Nova Scotia, then it would make sense for the forum to meet up in Halifax, West Yorkshire...
First chance to get on the forum since returning. First and foremost, thanks to Sally for being a wonderful organiser and a wonderful woman - these trips that light up people's lives would not be possible without you, Sally, and they mean more to us than we can express.
Thanks also to everyone else for more fabulous fun and friendship on another unforgettable weekend.
As for Angie's suggestion - Caro and I were discussing exactly the same thing, so totally up for it. We were thinking of a function room in a hotel so that we can all stay together? And we thought B'ham because it's so central and because if the PI Brindley Place was available, it has an excellent enclave of pubs and restaurants in very close vicinity, for easy socialising?
Completely Agree. Hope to see you all in Brum then :)
hfwardhouse
22-09-2016, 14:33
Brum is a total nightmare for me to get to from the frozen north - Manchester would be better .... :big grin: ... There are flights to Birmingham but times are rubbish ...
Brum is a total nightmare for me to get to from the frozen north - Manchester would be better .... :big grin: ... There are flights to Birmingham but times are rubbish ...
First week in Feb? You'll be lucky to get out the farm road that weekend!
Brum fine for me, can get there direct by rail from Glasgow or Edinburgh, anywhere north of that probably fine as well
Timing of matches could be awkward if its in Vancouver, if it was a 1pm local start then that would be 9pm start in the UK till 3/4/5am so need a function room with a 24 hour licence :wino:
Birmingham I can do via train - though I like Hawkeyes suggestion, cos being a Yorkshire lass I'd love to meet in Halifax if it was to be done purely cos of it being the "namesake" of where the tie is LOL - on that note, can we look and see if there are other"venues" for other similar cities in Canada?
exislander
22-09-2016, 18:03
Birmingham I can do via train - though I like Hawkeyes suggestion, cos being a Yorkshire lass I'd love to meet in Halifax if it was to be done purely cos of it being the "namesake" of where the tie is LOL - on that note, can we look and see if there are other"venues" for other similar cities in Canada?
The Canadian Calgary was named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull........?
Brum good for me too. Convenient as airport easy to go to and from.
Brum fine for me, can get there direct by rail from Glasgow or Edinburgh, anywhere north of that probably fine as well
Timing of matches could be awkward if its in Vancouver, if it was a 1pm local start then that would be 9pm start in the UK till 3/4/5am so need a function room with a 24 hour licence :wino:
Am sure someone can find one :D
lovetennis
22-09-2016, 18:46
Brum very easy for me too. Would be totally up for it, watching alone at home on the TV just seems inadequate nowadays. Let's face it we're all adrenaline junkies after all the recent home ties :barmy:
exislander
22-09-2016, 19:06
I can get to Brum by train too.
Howdie65
22-09-2016, 20:18
First chance to get on the forum since the weekend as been away with work again! (groan).
Sad we didn't get the result we all wanted but he lads did us proud and tried their hearts out. Thanks again to Sally, Angie, Ally, James and Maureen for organising tickets, seats, meal, bus and flag - it all added up to a great weekend despite the result.
If there is a silver lining to be had its that not spending any cash on a Nov final will mean some cash for Feb. Canada is awfy tempting!
Passionanda
22-09-2016, 22:20
First chance to get on the forum since the weekend as been away with work again! (groan).
Sad we didn't get the result we all wanted but he lads did us proud and tried their hearts out. Thanks again to Sally, Angie, Ally, James and Maureen for organising tickets, seats, meal, bus and flag - it all added up to a great weekend despite the result.
If there is a silver lining to be had its that not spending any cash on a Nov final will mean some cash for Feb. Canada is awfy tempting!
I am VERY tempted by the prospect of visiting Canada!
supergran
22-09-2016, 22:33
I am VERY tempted by the prospect of visiting Canada!
So am I.
Tennisfan
23-09-2016, 08:33
Just back from Scotland after spending a few days visiting friends and getting over the tension of that last match. :nailbiter::nailbiter:
Silverdee and I would like to say a big thank you to Sally for all her marvellous organisation and also to James for arranging the minibus. :thanks: It was great to meet so many of you in person and put faces to some of the names we see on here. It's a real family feeling and we are so glad to be part of it.
Well having seen the venues chosen for recent ties I would say Vancouver is odds on, especially as it's winter and will be freezing! I have been and it is a fabulous city but just too far unless bolting on a holiday which I can't do. Very envious of those who might be able to get there .... but also very happy with the thought of a meet up.
Very good point made by JimmyG re: the time difference ... I wonder whether we will be able to find anywhere to watch it?!! I really hope we can ...
roytennisfan
23-09-2016, 13:14
Well having seen the venues chosen for recent ties I would say Vancouver is odds on, especially as it's winter and will be freezing! I have been and it is a fabulous city but just too far unless bolting on a holiday which I can't do. Very envious of those who might be able to get there .... but also very happy with the thought of a meet up.
Very good point made by JimmyG re: the time difference ... I wonder whether we will be able to find anywhere to watch it?!! I really hope we can ...
They are still selling ubc hockey tickets on ticketmaster today for 3rd and 4th Feb at the Thunderbird sports centre along with lots of other dates, is there another venue in Vancouver?
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Excellent Teresa!
I managed to get a similar photo (well, obviously it was me rather than you!) in the summer when I persuaded my tennis-indifferent husband that we should do a detour on our way home from the Fort William area!!
hfwardhouse
23-09-2016, 21:42
First week in Feb? You'll be lucky to get out the farm road that weekend!
:snowing: :rolling:
Can people discuss the Canadian tie in the correct thread and keep this thread for discussing experiences at the semis with Argentina.
Link to Canadian tie coaches corner thread http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2405-DAVIS-CUP-2017-ROUND-1-AWAY-to-CANADA-fans-support-thread-(NOT-tickets)
tinawatt
29-09-2016, 20:10
So am I.
So am I.
Getting there has issues though.
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