DAVIS CUP 2017, ROUND 1: AWAY to CANADA - fans support thread (NOT tickets)

[Linda]

My flight is due to land at 6.02pm. Then I've got to get from the airport to the hotel and check in . . .

[Hawkeye]

We haven't made any plans, so I guess we'll play it by ear.

[RoastLamb]

We're arriving late Thursday afternoon - hope there's not much snow on the way from Toronto. So probs won't see any of you until Friday. Will wave across the court! :lol:

[karanga]

Have fun everyone. :boogie:

[exislander]

Safe travels everyone! Hope you have all prepared for the cold weather and have a great time in Ottawa! Cheer loudly for those of us staying at home and we will hope for the next one to be nearer home in April - fingers crossed. I will be watching for the Japan v France scores - that result will be known before the Sunday GB matches start as Japan is 14 hours ahead of Ottawa.

[JerryD]

I will be keeping one eye on Japan too, now the Aussie is over I'm counting down the days to the Davis. I'm certain the guys can do it with support from the fans there. Have an amazing time all who are going, sad to miss it, first time in a while but i know you guys will shout for all of us at home. I think France will be too strong for Japan even without monfils and tsonga!

[lovetennis]

Safe journey to all of you travelling to Canada this week. Have a great time and shout your hearts out for us all. Will look our for you all on TV

[Rosalind]

Safe travels and have a lovely time everyone. Wish I could be there.

Come on GB, come on France so that I can see the next round nearer to home.

[jagmad]

Safe travels and have a lovely time everyone. Wish I could be there.

Come on GB, come on France so that I can see the next round nearer to home.

Here here. :thumbup::GBflag:

[Alis]

Have a wonderful time everyone and cheer loudly for all the armchair fans at home! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[jeannie13]

Have a ball all those who are going to DC :wino: Enjoy the tennis too:laugh:
hope you get a good break, MO, & feel rested.

[patlowe]

I too would like to add my good wishes to all the DC travellers. Very safe journeys to you all, you must be feeling excited and looking forward to your trip. I am looking forward to seeing you all on tv as much as I am looking forward to the matches! Your input will be priceless and the team will really value your support. Make sure you have a fab time. Go team GB!! :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

I'm due in at 4pm. Shall we meet up on Tuesday night, or will we all be too tired?

Possibly, we are due in at 2.55, think SG is in a fairly central location, John and I are out on the main road to the east about 3-4m i think Hampton Inn

[pabbers]

Have fun all who are going!

[ljs]

Have a great time everyone !!!
( hope you all packed your ice skates , so you can skate on the canal ) ;)

[cazza99]

Have a good time everyone who is going.:)

[WimbledonWestie]

Happy travels to all- we are with u in spirit and yelling just as loud- -in front of TVs

[Joyce]

Happy travels to all- we are with u in spirit and yelling just as loud- -in front of TVs
Well-said, WimbledonWestie. We will be yelling indeed -at all hours! :-)

[dizzypops]

Have a great time - I will be watching for you on the telly - remember to pack the bear sprays (black, grizzly and especially polar) just to be on the safe side!

[Genbrit]

Safe Travels to all. Will be looking for you. :)

[Caro]

Hope you all have a great time and I know you'll miss me ... ;) :shades: :laugh::laugh:

Seriously though, cheer those boys home and have a blast. I will really miss being there with you all.

[anor]

Safe journeys everyone and have a great time! We know you'll all shout 'til you drop - and then some. Would have loved to be with you but not feasible this time.

[RosieBear]

Bon voyage and have fun everyone :mexican::mexican::mexican::mexican::mexican:

[Hawkeye]

FYI, we are in row C, seats 2, 3, 4 and 5, so presumably right behind the Barmy Army. Everyone apart from me is taking a flag, so we should be easy to spot, especially SG's AMFF one!

[Elizabeth]

Have a great time everyone who is going.

[JerryD]

FYI, we are in row C, seats 2, 3, 4 and 5, so presumably right behind the Barmy Army. Everyone apart from me is taking a flag, so we should be easy to spot, especially SG's AMFF one!

I'll be looking for you guys on the telly, whilst having a bit on an inner sulk lol!! Safe flights guys

[Caro]

There are only 4 of you? Still, with you, the barmy army and murraynators, there should be plenty of noise! Hope the LTA lay on some sort of reception ... they blinking well ought to for how far you are travelling!

[themass15]

I expect there will be BATS Supporters too.

[Hawkeye]

There are only 4 of you? Still, with you, the barmy army and murraynators, there should be plenty of noise! Hope the LTA lay on some sort of reception ... they blinking well ought to for how far you are travelling!No plans at the moment, apparently

[Howdie65]

Not been on for quite a while as a lot going with work and moving house/doing up old house to sell etc so not got any real free time just now (although keeping an eye on what is happening in the workd of Andy/tennis).

Just to say though that I hope everyone who is going gets there and back safely and has a fab time when there. Make sure you bring us the right result back though as I want to go to the next tie!

[angiebabez]

Safe journey folks! Have a gr8 time & hawkeye you must keep up the angie bingo chants which of course includes "love you leon" im sure Mo will help you out ;)

Come back with a win!!!

[Hawkeye]

"Never hurry a Murray!"

[Jan62]

Safe travels to the intrepid AMFF crew, have fun and make sure you cheer louder than you've ever done previously to get the boys to the next round! I'll be looking out for you on tv, and cheering from the comfort of the sofa. Really really hoping we get through this in a straightforward fashion - and that France do the same.

I am poised to book leave for April and flights to France ......

[hfwardhouse]

Safe travels and have a fab time - can't wait to see you on the telly this weekend ... if I still have Eurosport :grrr:

[themass15]

Safe travels and have a fab time - can't wait to see you on the telly this weekend ... if I still have Eurosport :grrr:

On BBC2 and Red Button

[Stell]

I'm also looking forward to going to France in April.

[Caro]

Safe travels and have a fab time - can't wait to see you on the telly this weekend ... if I still have Eurosport :grrr:


On BBC2 and Red Button

Yep, it's not on Eurosport Jane.

[themass15]

I'm also looking forward to going to France in April.

Snap!

[Teresa]

Hope everyone going has a brilliant time. Will be watching on TV.

[supergran]

Possibly, we are due in at 2.55, think SG is in a fairly central location, John and I are out on the main road to the east about 3-4m i think Hampton Inn

I'm at the Ottawa Marriott, Kent Street. I'm up for meeting Tuesday evening.:yak:

[Joyce]

Have just printed out details of BBC's coverage from the BBC Sport Website. Will be watching & cheering - & waving to the AMFF reps who are there.

[lynne]

:GBflag: Safe journey everybody....and ENJOY!!!! :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Just had BATS email, they have 34 going, just a few more than us!

[Linda]

Blimey, that's more than they usually have at a home tie! :shocked:

[JerryD]

Just had BATS email, they have 34 going, just a few more than us!

I suspect that the numbers went up after they sent and email about lack of number at past ties. There seems to be a number of murrynators going too, and a lot of the army. So hopefully with them you guys can all make it feel like a home match for our guys, like we did in Serbia!

Very slightly off topic but that email also mentioned the bats weekend in March are you going Roy?

[roytennisfan]

I suspect that the numbers went up after they sent and email about lack of number at past ties. There seems to be a number of murrynators going too, and a lot of the army. So hopefully with them you guys can all make it feel like a home match for our guys, like we did in Serbia!

Very slightly off topic but that email also mentioned the bats weekend in March are you going Roy?

No, i'm struggling to get enough brownie points for Canada and hopefully will need more for April as well, I might go to their get together on Thursday instead, I won't have to go far cos it's in Ottawa

[angiebabez]

21 murraynators going

[Hawkeye]

I know, I got sent their tickets...

[roytennisfan]

I know, I got sent their tickets...
4.17 haha hopefully you are on your way ok, having brekkie at Manchester airport before my London flight, see you there

[roytennisfan]

Seems like maybe 100 going

[roytennisfan]

On plane, just seen supergran a few rows back and said hello

[Hawkeye]

I'm in Amsterdam for my first connection to Toronto.

[Sallydaisy]

I'm in Amsterdam for my first connection to Toronto.
Hope everything runs to time for you!
I wonder if SG and Roy have got their plane singing the SuperDan song yet?
;)

[clancy]

You lucky people! Checking to see what BBC channel DC is on and can only see it for Saturday - surely not?

[Caro]

Just had BATS email, they have 34 going, just a few more than us!


21 murraynators going

I feel a bit ashamed ... :shamed::facepalm:

[lovetennis]

You lucky people! Checking to see what BBC channel DC is on and can only see it for Saturday - surely not?
Friday and Sunday are on the red button BBC

[Caro]

Friday and Sunday are on the red button BBC Can you get red button on line?? Hubby won't want to watch so I'll be on the iPad ...

[exislander]

Can you get red button on line?? Hubby won't want to watch so I'll be on the iPad ...

It says "red button, connected tv and online" so you should be ok on ipad

[patlowe]

Thinking about the travellers all day today. Looking forward to hearing of their safe arrival later today and also their thoughts about the area and the venue.

[JerryD]

I feel a bit ashamed ... :shamed::facepalm:

Me too. Like a fair weather fan. But other than selling my car I just couldn't swing it. We went to Serbia Caro, let's lean on that lol that's what I tell myself when I'm jealous or feeing guilty. Not sure all my nieces and nephews would have been happy with me not getting their Christmas pressies to buy a flight lol.

[Tennisfan]

Happy travelling to all of you going the whole hog and travelling to Ottowa! Unfortunately Silverdee and I can't make it so Silverdee is coming up north to visit for the weekend and we'll have our own Davis Cupfest, just the two of us :party::bravo:
We'll be looking out for you and cheering the boys on. They can do it! :battle::highfive:

[lovetennis]

I feel a bit ashamed ... :shamed::facepalm:

I'm already feeling guilty that I know now I can't go to the QF (firmly believing we will get there of course).

[JerryD]

I'm having a Davis cup fest in the Doyle household with KevD and yellowlivi :) I'll have to get some popcorn in

[roytennisfan]

Eating in marriot East next to our Hampton hotel, sg happily in downtown marriot, took her there in taxi first, lovely flight on Air Canada

[patlowe]

Lovely to hear from you Roy. Glad you are safely there. Have a fab time. Is it very cold?

[roytennisfan]

Was -9 when we arrived at airport, told in had been -20 earlier, lovely and sunny, little wind felt not so bad. Snow forecast for tonight

[Hawkeye]

Just arrived at my apartment. It's a bit nippy, might not get away with a t-shirt tomorrow!

[exislander]

Just arrived at my apartment. It's a bit nippy, might not get away with a t-shirt tomorrow!

Just a bit colder than Brechin then!

[patlowe]

Have a good rest tonight travellers! Good to hear from you. Looking forward to your updates tomorrow.

[Hawkeye]

Going to have a wander down to the venue tomorrow. The good news is that ticket holders get free public transport for three hours before and after each day's play.

[roytennisfan]

Where abouts are you located, is it far from the venue?
Also can't believe you are still surviving if you were up at 4.17, I'm struggling now

[Hawkeye]

Not all that far from you Roy, but on the other side of the river.

I made it to just after 8pm local, and woke at 7 this morning. Jet lag is a myth!

[roytennisfan]

I managed till 9 and woke up at 6.30, see from Facebook Maureen drinking with a good friend in downtown marriot last night.

[supergran]

Having breakfast now. Woke up at 6.30 then 8 and I was up at 5 am.

[ljs]

what do you guys think of our Capital so far ?
I thought it was a really pretty place when I went

[roytennisfan]

Ronnie, Linda, do you want to meet this evening in Maureen's hotel, downtown marriot?

[Hawkeye]

Given our experience of yesterday, I'd be surprised if Linda is up for anything tonight!

Did you not get my text Roy? Not that I'll be doing too much texting at 40p per text...

I'm meeting SG at TD Place at 1pm for a nosey round, she'd like to gatecrash a practice session!

[AllyB]

If you've got wi-fi which posting on here would suggest you do, you should all download WhatsApp

[Hawkeye]

I've started a Facebook Messenger group, not a fan of Whatsapp.

[roytennisfan]

Yes got your text but I put myself on a daily rate for the tennis days at 4.95 a day so if I text today it will cost that, so using wifi to post on here. I whatsapp when I can, use it for free calls as well

[roytennisfan]

Went to parliament this morning, just had coffee in marriot downtown and on our way to td place soon

[themass15]

Hope you're all having fantastic time out there. Don't envy you the cold weather though. Makes the UK sound very warm!

[lovetennis]

Great to hear from you lads and ladies who have made the trip. Do keep us all updated so we can live vicariously and feel like we're there!

[roytennisfan]

In local opposite gate at td place, they won't let us in to watch practice but are going to email me the location of the draw which is at 12 tomorrow. Not seen supergran or Hawkeye.

[roytennisfan]

what do you guys think of our Capital so far ?
I thought it was a really pretty place when I went
Some lovely buildings, took pictures of parliament.

[Hawkeye]

Roy and his friend John, SG and I are enjoying a quiet beverage in a bar opposite the venue.

[patlowe]

Thanks for updates everyone in Ottawa. Really interesting. Makes me feel part of it more. Almost like we are getting 'inside information'!

[patlowe]

Roy and his friend John, SG and I are enjoying a quiet beverage in a bar opposite the venue.

Cheers all!! :wino:

[exislander]

Roy and his friend John, SG and I are enjoying a quiet beverage in a bar opposite the venue.
I'm not sure I believe "quiet" beverage - but I am glad you all managed to meet up eventually and as Pat says all your updates help those of us at home to not feel so left out of things. Cheers!:wino:

[jackie55]

Thanks for updates everyone in Ottawa. Really interesting. Makes me feel part of it more. Almost like we are getting 'inside information'!

Me too, keep the post coming, please:thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Roy and his friend John, SG and I are enjoying a quiet beverage in a bar opposite the venue.

We are now on the n th round... We have all lost count lol

But I do know we have been passed to a third waitress to look after us

[Keeptheheid]

Have a great time �� hope you witness a victory #backthebrits ❤��

[WimbledonWestie]

Very nice of you to have a drink for all of us too, most considerate. I've organised keep the Heidi and Yvonne the haun to come to mine with another tennis buddy Friday night- we promise to yell and sing in synchs with u all wearing our GB gear and have a virtual forum experience .

[WimbledonWestie]

Lol we posted at same time!

[roytennisfan]

Snow snow snow.. it's snowing and no we are sober enough to see it, place stating to fill up now with people coming after work

[jagmad]

Snow snow snow.. it's snowing and no we are sober enough to see it, place stating to fill up now with people coming after work

Great SNOWBALL FIGHT!
:pillows::battle::pillows::shelebrate:
Have a really great time all.
:grouphug::party:

[RoastLamb]

You must all visit Tim Hortons. Best coffee and donuts ever.

[goldfish]

Have a good time all you travelling supporters. Keep warm and shout for us all. Listen out - you'll probably hear the chorus from across the pond . Just need someone to synchronise us all. :GBflag::jitterbug::clap::cheer::mexican::shelebra te:

[jagmad]

You must all visit Tim Hortons. Best coffee and donuts ever.

Yep :thumbup: :)
Must be with extra cream though, oh and the compulsory Boston creme Dog nut.

[roytennisfan]

Snow snow snow.. it's snowing and no we are sober enough to see it, place stating to fill up now with people coming after work

Didn't get so much, just a brief flurry, stopped before we finished our 5 hour session

[AllyB]

A light lunch. Hope you left space for supper!

[Linda]

Have arrived at hotel, had something to eat and getting ready for an early night (it's 8.30pm here) - although strangely I don't feel that tired despite having been up for more than 20 hours. Hoping to meet up with the others tomorrow.

[roytennisfan]

We are now having a light meal back at hotel, Hawkeye has joined supergran in heading back downtown, a light meal and I was going to post without any more alcohol but I have just ordered an irish coffee

[roytennisfan]

Lovely and sunny this morning, no snow unlike other places in canada.....but it's pretty cold currently -15c and some wind chill as well

[patlowe]

Lovely and sunny this morning, no snow unlike other places in canada.....but it's pretty cold currently -15c and some wind chill as well

:brr:

[roytennisfan]

:brr:

1225
the view outside

[RoastLamb]

OK that's me and the kid packed and ready to go from Niagara to Ottawa via Toronto. Hoping the drive is OK and there's not too much traffic or snow. Should take around 6 hours. Looking forward to meeting up with Linda!

[RoastLamb]

Yep :thumbup: :)
Must be with extra cream though, oh and the compulsory Boston creme Dog nut.

Just ask for a double double (that's Canadian speak for two creams and two sugars). Maple donut is yummy!

[patlowe]

OK that's me and the kid packed and ready to go from Niagara to Ottawa via Toronto. Hoping the drive is OK and there's not too much traffic or snow. Should take around 6 hours. Looking forward to meeting up with Linda!

Safe travels.

[Jan]

Safe travels.
ditto

[ljs]

Drive safe , and have a great time !!!!

[JAMES4578]

Hope everyone already there and on their way has a great time! Pretty chilly but suppose you all expected that and are prepared! Don't really cope well with extreme temperatures one way or the other!

[exislander]

Lovely and sunny this morning, no snow unlike other places in canada.....but it's pretty cold currently -15c and some wind chill as well:

brr::cold::snowing: The possible temperatures were a big factor in me deciding against going this time - I really don't function well in that - but hope all of you there keep warm and enjoy it all!

[JerryD]

:

brr::cold::snowing: The possible temperatures were a big factor in me deciding against going this time - I really don't function well in that - but hope all of you there keep warm and enjoy it all!

It's another reason I'm jealous, I love the cold and the snow. One of our best holidays was Budapest during the big freeze it was -16 but we just bundled up and loved it. It got colder late at night but that's what thermals are for :) at least the tennis will be inside in the warm. I'd take the cold over the Serbian monsoon :)

[Linda]

Had a good walk round, sightseeing, this morning. Was wrapped up nice and warm but my face is now bright red from the cold. Had a mid morning snack of a 'beaver tail'. Was snowing on my way back. Wondering whether to venture out again for lunch or just make do with the hotel's café.

[roytennisfan]

Just ask for a double double (that's Canadian speak for two creams and two sugars). Maple donut is yummy!

Just what your daughter ordered, pin up boy on first v Dan

[JAMES4578]

It's another reason I'm jealous, I love the cold and the snow. One of our best holidays was Budapest during the big freeze it was -16 but we just bundled up and loved it. It got colder late at night but that's what thermals are for :) at least the tennis will be inside in the warm. I'd take the cold over the Serbian monsoon :)

Suppose we are all different but really don't look forward to winter nowadays though when younger you usually have a different view (though suppose not been too severe lately) Wasn't in Serbia but did experience torrential rain in Naples and would prefer that to heavy snow lol. Mind you it wasn't the only reason I was not going but wouldn't find it appealing at this time of year in any case.

[Passionanda]

To all over in Ottawa.......have a fabulous weekend!! Thank you for being there to support our boys, they will really appreciate your support! The rest of us will be tuning in to cheer from afar and look out for the AMFFs in the crowd!! Can't wait! :party: :GBflag:

[Hawkeye]

I've walked everywhere today... I'll have one last day for sightseeing on Monday.

[banskogirl]

Great to read everyone's posts! Glad all safe and ready for the cheering :boogie:

Sounds fun but freezing! Don't think I have a coat warm enough, although plenty of thermals!

Hope you all have a ball and I'm sure the boys will really appreciate you being there :)

[Alis]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[RoastLamb]

Well we are here. Not a bad drive altho' it is much colder and snowier here than back home. Our air bnb is pretty good and relatively close to venue so we can actually just walk. And there is a nice French bakery on the way...

Katie us so excited that Denis is up first. :lol:

[lovetennis]

:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:Have a great time today everybody over there. I will be on the sofa in my Back the Brits t-shirt shouting at the telly

[RoastLamb]

Six hours to kill before tennis starts. Bit of sightseeing then lunch. VERY cold today but blue sky and sunny.

[roytennisfan]

Just seen a tweet from tennis Canada showing venue now and can see our shirts on our seats

[roytennisfan]

Six hours to kill before tennis starts. Bit of sightseeing then lunch. VERY cold today but blue sky and sunny.

More wind today, strong gusts added about 9 degrees of wind chill

[Alis]

More wind today, strong gusts added about 9 degrees of wind chill

Very much the same as here then!

[themass15]

Very mild in the London area but wet and some wind. Enjoy!!!

[patlowe]

3 hours to go....!

[Hawkeye]

SG and I are in the pub to "calm our nerves". :beer:

[patmoren]

GB should do the same as Canada especially Glasgow. Free transport to and from the venue just show your tennis ticket!! Extra buses too.

[Jan]

Desperately trying to get everything done before 8pm so I can give the tennis my undivided attention!
Feeling slightly nervous already.
Hope those of you there have a great time!
:GBflag::GBflag:
:superman:

[ally]

:GBflag:Hope everyone in Canada is having a great time. Will be watching from the sofa and hope to spot you all.

Let's go GB, Let's go.:GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

The amff are going to walk about 30m to the arena entrance

[anor]

Have a great time in Ottawa,guys. Got my seat booked on the sofa, Back the Brits tee on, glass at the ready. Go GB go!:GBflag:

[Rosalind]

I wish I were there but never mind, I have dinner, wine and chocolates and am wearing attire as if I were there! And hey I have time to nip to bathroom and back in changeovers without missing a shot - it's not all bad! :)

And those of you lucky enough to be there, shout for us all! :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

The amff are going to walk about 30m to the arena entrance

[themass15]

The amff are going to walk about 30m to the arena entrance

I think the needle is stuck Roy. How many drinks have you had

[roytennisfan]

1227

[roytennisfan]

1228
Kyle is on court now

[patlowe]

Have a really fab time everyone! Getting all tuned up here! Thanks again for the posts.

[Jan]

OK I'm off to the TV!!!
go :superman:

[RosieBear]

Enjoy every minute guys, very envious - so wish I was there with you. Have fun :mexican::mexican::mexican:

[themass15]

Dan doing well so far

[lovetennis]

Brits definitely winning in the noise stakes :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

LTA man says 250 brits here, go Dan

[patlowe]

You're all doing a great job out there in Ottawa! Well done!!!

[JerryD]

Just saw Roy and hawkeye! Keep it up guys!

[Tennisfan]

Just seen roytennisfan and Hawkeye!

[exislander]

Saw them too!

[patlowe]

Well done Roy!! You're doing a great job waving that flag!!

[exislander]

yes, good flag work Roy!

[JAMES4578]

Great with the flag Roy! Seems fab support from the group of fans!

[patlowe]

This is turning out to be the Roy flag waving show!! So proud of you all out there! Fairness to the broadcasters....they are showing plenty of shots of the Brits.

[jagmad]

After we've BEAN to France will Roy be known as FLAGeolet Roy?

[jagmad]

And again

[jagmad]

Murrayesc from Dan there

[patlowe]

Saw a great picture of Maureen towards the end of Dan's match! Once again, great job guys in Ottawa. You are priceless!

[JerryD]

Kept missing SG but caught her in the last set!

[-J-]

Kept missing SG but caught her in the last set!ye shes stood beside podgy, balding ranga bloke ;)

[JerryD]

I kept looking down or grabbing a drink and seeing others posting about seeing her but missing it myself. Thought I was going mad lol

[patlowe]

Good performance from all the supporters in Ottawa. You did your best for Kyle. You all need a good gargle now in the form of a drink or two to lubricate your vocal chords to prepare them for the doubles tomorrow! You will be needed. Enjoy a good supper and CHEERS all!:wino::GBflag:

[WimbledonWestie]

Forumers doing a grand job- keep up the good work!

[RoastLamb]

I think I might have put my post on the wrong thread. Sorry. Anyway we had a great time. Glad it is 1-1 as it makes the dubs all the more exciting. The British supporters put the Canucks to shame. Incredible stuff!

[roytennisfan]

Good performance from all the supporters in Ottawa. You did your best for Kyle. You all need a good gargle now in the form of a drink or two to lubricate your vocal chords to prepare them for the doubles tomorrow! You will be needed. Enjoy a good supper and CHEERS all!:wino::GBflag:
On my second medicinal now.....another irish coffee. Needed another drink after disaster of losing my little flag somewhere so only my big flag for tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

After we've BEAN to France will Roy be known as FLAGeolet Roy?
I will.need another small flag after losing it

[Linda]

If you saw Roy and Hawkeye you must have seen me too as I was sitting between them! They didn't lay on extra buses as we had to wait ages for one this evening. Got really cold. Now back at the hotel & warming up nicely with a glass of wine.

[Tennisfan]

There's such a vast store of knowledge on the forum: can anyone tell me how the order of play is decided for Day 3? I've been searching google for the info but can't find it. :thanks:

[Sallydaisy]

There's such a vast store of knowledge on the forum: can anyone tell me how the order of play is decided for Day 3? I've been searching google for the info but can't find it. :thanks:
4th rubber is usually #1 v #1 and the final rubber (5 th) is #2 v #2.

[Tennisfan]

4th rubber is usually #1 v #1 and the final rubber (5 th) is #2 v #2.

Thank you, Sallydaisy. I was having a senior moment thinking that it was #1 v #2 and wondering which of the #1s would be first out on court.

[jaysee]

If you saw Roy and Hawkeye you must have seen me too as I was sitting between them! They didn't lay on extra buses as we had to wait ages for one this evening. Got really cold. Now back at the hotel & warming up nicely with a glass of wine.

from Twitter:
British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) 10h10 hours ago (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis/status/827672102157316096)More



"Oh when the Brits" GB fans still in good voice cheering on @kyle8edmund (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund)! #BackTheBrits (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBrits?src=hash) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1ec-1f1e7.png


Sorry, the video doesn't seem to have linked but it shows Roy, Linda and SG

[Jan]

Great GB support - well done all of you!!
:GBflag:

[Guerkins2]

If you saw Roy and Hawkeye you must have seen me too as I was sitting between them! They didn't lay on extra buses as we had to wait ages for one this evening. Got really cold. Now back at the hotel & warming up nicely with a glass of wine.

We saw you, Linda :GBflag: :GBflag:

[JerryD]

When the tie started there was just the barmy army one on the railsings then the mirrynators one appeared then bats, kept looking out for the forum one. Saw a picture of it on Facebook though :) you guys should put it on the railings :) get some more recognition for the amff :) the British fans were all great and loud. We'll need then in the doubles today. Sorry that Roy lost his little flag, that thing was a camera magnet!!!

[patlowe]

On my second medicinal now.....another irish coffee. Needed another drink after disaster of losing my little flag somewhere so only my big flag for tomorrow
Aw! Lost: One very well waved little GB flag. If found please return to its owner roytennisfan, flag-waver-in-chief for AMFF, Ottawa, Canada. Reward: another Irish coffee for both the owner and the finder.

[patlowe]

If you saw Roy and Hawkeye you must have seen me too as I was sitting between them! They didn't lay on extra buses as we had to wait ages for one this evening. Got really cold. Now back at the hotel & warming up nicely with a glass of wine.
I will definitely be looking out for you later Linda, especially now that I know you are all together. Do you have the same seats all three days?

[angiebabez]

I will definitely be looking out for you later Linda, especially now that I know you are all together. Do you have the same seats all three days?

I think she was hard to spot because roy is on his feet constantly & the camera angle side on is not picking linda up. I did see her fleetingly once or twice.

[patlowe]

For the cameras to be focussing on the Brit supporters often, we need lots of reasons for them to do so...ie: great play today from Jamie and Dom! Go boys!!

[Linda]

I will definitely be looking out for you later Linda, especially now that I know you are all together. Do you have the same seats all three days?

Yes but today I might sit with Helen who is 4 rows behind us, as there are 4 unoccupied seats alongside her! Plenty of room for my big flag, and will give Roy more room for his big flag too. Incidentally, the seats are the comfiest I've ever come across at a DC tie.

[patlowe]

Yes but today I might sit with Helen who is 4 rows behind us, as there are 4 unoccupied seats alongside her! Plenty of room for my big flag, and will give Roy more room for his big flag too. Incidentally, the seats are the comfiest I've ever come across at a DC tie.
The arena does look nice....how would you compare the atmosphere to,say,Glasgow or Brum? It didn't look completely full either. How many does it hold? There seemed to be a whole area blocked off at one end of the court.

[supergran]

Aw! Lost: One very well waved little GB flag. If found please return to its owner roytennisfan, flag-waver-in-chief for AMFF, Ottawa, Canada. Reward: another Irish coffee for both the owner and the finder.
Who appointed you flag waver in chief. Get behind Caro, Gill, Nicky et al...and me. Cheek!:GBflag::raspberry:

[roytennisfan]

The cameraman was camped by us, they still have the barmy army drummer the row in front of us and murraynators Joan behind us with her bongo so they probably will still show a bit, did they not show a view from the gangway the other side of the brits block at all?

[roytennisfan]

Yes but today I might sit with Helen who is 4 rows behind us, as there are 4 unoccupied seats alongside her! Plenty of room for my big flag, and will give Roy more room for his big flag too. Incidentally, the seats are the comfiest I've ever come across at a DC tie.

The seats are exactly the opposite to Belgrade lol

[roytennisfan]

The arena does look nice....how would you compare the atmosphere to,say,Glasgow or Brum? It didn't look completely full either. How many does it hold? There seemed to be a whole area blocked off at one end of the court.

The sides are great but the ends are a long way back so I reckon they have blocked seats with a poor view

[JerryD]

The seats are exactly the opposite to Belgrade lol

Just drier would have been enough lol. Are you allowed coins and pens and tissues :) looking forward to seeing you guys and all the flags again today. I wonder if the absence of Roy's little flag will mean less coverage. Hopefully not!

[Caro]

Who appointed you flag waver in chief. Get behind Caro, Gill, Nicky et al...and me. Cheek!:GBflag::raspberry:
:whistle: :laugh::laugh: 18 years of DC flag waving ... and counting :big grin:

[JerryD]

First sighting of Roy I guess the big flag is also a camera magnet :)

[-J-]

big close up of linda

[patlowe]

Big flag doing a great job too Roy. I've managed to see you all...you are all doing great...as usual! Go AMFFer's.

[patlowe]

Commies have been praising your input supporters! Well done! Lots of pictures of you.

[JerryD]

Doing a great job! Canada got loud for a bit but the Brits seems to out shout them again! Saw the war of the flags going on when a Canadian sign appeared over the top of the murrynators flag but in their words they "won in the end" lol

[Alis]

Brit fans are truly amazing - you really would not know they were in the minority.

[JerryD]

We are good at making away ties seem like home ties. The Beeb said it themselves yesterday

[KevD]

Great support from the fans again. Saw the forumers a lot. Think the camera loves Roy!

[cazza99]

Found this on Getty - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/633722116

[patlowe]

Superporters, superporters, super, super porters! You were absolutely amazing today. Well done once again super supporters! Enjoy your evening.:clap::clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Found on BBC Twitter - Go Linda!!!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C32c6dbWEAEp1dQ.jpg

[jackie55]

When Jamie was being interviewed saw Roy behind waving his GB flag:GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Completely first class job from our supporters. For once the commies got it right in their praise for the fantastic job you all did. Lots of screen time for the forummers, hope you've got it recording at home. My favourite bit was at the last changeover and seeing Roy and Hawkeye going crazy. Enjoy the celebrations but save some energy for tomorrow :party:

[Hawkeye]

Found this on Getty - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/633722116Thanks Cazza, that's from Friday.

[Jan62]

Brilliant support from our fans. Seen Roy, Supergran and Hawkeye a lot. Have heard Hawkeye's dulcet tones a few times! You are all doing a fantastic job.

[Hawkeye]

I think you may be confusing me with a loud Scot further down our row...

[roytennisfan]

Had a whale of a time, nobody could tell I've been a bit under the weather and had a complete rest day on Thursday. The forum got great seats between barmy army and murraynators

[Hawkeye]

P.S. In Ottawa's Byward Market tonight we will be continuing the grand AMFF tradition of a post-doubles get together for all the members present, hopefully including RL and her daughter.

[JerryD]

P.S. In Ottawa's Byward Market tonight we will be continuing the grand AMFF tradition of a post-doubles get together for all the members present, hopefully including RL and her daughter.

Have a great time guys! You deserve it

[Linda]

Where are we meeting? Fiona can't make it as Katie isn't feeling very well. Remember once I leave the hotel I can only be contacted by text. I'll be here for a while yet as I've only just got back from Dow Lake (well worth a visit).

[roytennisfan]

P.S. In Ottawa's Byward Market tonight we will be continuing the grand AMFF tradition of a post-doubles get together for all the members present, hopefully including RL and her daughter.

We are in mezzanolle

[JerryD]

Tweet about the fans from dan https://mobile.twitter.com/Evo151216/status/827991420325736448

[roytennisfan]

We are in mezzanolle

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[roytennisfan]

Restaurant very appropriately located on Murray street

[Linda]

Roy means Mezzanotte. Definitely nothing to do with Nole! Food was lovely. Wine prices ridiculous - cheapest bottle about $50 - for a very ordinary wine that is about £5 in Tesco. Maureen and I just had one bottle between us!

[roytennisfan]

Snow snow snow overnight1233

[Hawkeye]

Snowing right now here in Sandy Hill.

[Hawkeye]

Found this on Getty - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/633722116P.S. The guy in the black jumper on the right of our row in that photo is the one that kept shouting out in a gruff Scots accent, not little old me! He loved to be last man shouting.

[Linda]

Walked to church & back in the snow this morning.

[Hawkeye]

Our flag should be on view today!

[Jan]

Our flag should be on view today!
will be on the lookout for it!

[Sallydaisy]

Found the match on my TV - channel 601 (red button channel)

[themass15]

Come on Dan!!!!!

[JerryD]

Our flag should be on view today!

Yey! I have been looking forward this weekend on the tv but only saw bats and nators and obvs can't miss the army flag. I will keep my eyes peeled

[roytennisfan]

Dan is just missing his chances, 0-30 and lost 4 second serves

[themass15]

You can see better than us

[JerryD]

Nice pizza hawkeye :)

[patlowe]

Supporters you are AMAZING!!! You are doing a GREAT job!! You are in full voice...we love it!! I'm joining in with you!!

[exislander]

Nice pizza hawkeye :)

yes, I saw that too!

[Sallydaisy]

Nice pizza hawkeye :)
So that's where he went ...

[Jan]

yes, I saw that too!
me too!

[angiebabez]

Our flag should be on view today!

It wasnt :grrr:

[themass15]

I haven't seen Roy or Linda today

[exislander]

Our flag should be on view today!

Think I saw it once but very briefly side on - cameraman seems to have moved to show more of Stirling mob.

[exislander]

I haven't seen Roy or Linda today

Not Linda but saw Roy, Hawkeye and SG earlier.

[patlowe]

I haven't seen Roy or Linda today
I've seen quite a few of Roy. There was one close up which lingered on him quite a while! Saw SG and Hawkeye quite often too. Where are you Linda!!

[exislander]

Hawkeye giving it laldy!

[patlowe]

Amazing work all 3 days guys! Your contribution was priceless.Your trip was well worth it and hope you all really enjoyed it. Very safe journeys home and I look forward to further reports!

[JAMES4578]

Fab support from the forum even if small group this time but obviously many other fans, certainly made a difference and hope everyone is having a great time!

[Jan]

Brilliant support!
Safe journey home to you all.

[exislander]

Enjoy the rest of your stay in Canada guys - you supported well - and safe journeys home!

[themass15]

Hope the forum members that went had the most fantastic time even if it did end in such a sad and unfortunate way

[lovetennis]

Congrats SG, Roy, Hawkeye and Linda, and to the other GB fans too. You did a fabulous job and it really felt like you were there shouting on behalf of us all. Enjoy the celebrations (in a bit strange circumstances)and safe travels home :GBflag::GBflag:

[jaysee]

Congrats SG, Roy, Hawkeye and Linda, and to the other GB fans too. You did a fabulous job and it really felt like you were there shouting on behalf of us all. Enjoy the celebrations (in a bit strange circumstances)and safe travels home :GBflag::GBflag:

Hear, hear! :GBflag::GBflag::party:

[JerryD]

Think I saw it once but very briefly side on - cameraman seems to have moved to show more of Stirling mob.

I saw it a number of times, it covered most of the bats one lol but it wasn'tthere at the end. Wasn't sure if you guys had moved it or if bats had moved theirs as their one appeared again.

Well done to the forumers, few that there were and to all the brittish fans! You guys did a great job! Thank you and safe travels

[Hawkeye]

SG moved it before the end. The Barmy Army were a bit possessive of the front wall.

[JerryD]

SG moved it before the end. The Barmy Army were a bit possessive of the front wall.

I noticed they had two up! As if one massive one isn't enough. Murrynators one was big too :) great to see them all though.

[Hawkeye]

Mr Social Butterfly here just sat on his own in a bar for 3 and a half hours after SG left watching the Superbowl and getting a bit sozzled.

[RoastLamb]

Really enjoyed today except for Denis hitting the umpire in they eye. What a shocker that was. But other than that it was great. Glad Vashy won his singles and that the final match was live. Good experience for Denis but he is just not ready for this level however he did good. Well done to Team GB and hope they do well against France.

Met up with Linda and Helen after and we had a lovely Indian meal followed by gelato then they came back to my airbnb apartment for tea and chat. Going back home tomorrow. Great experience for Katie and me.

[AllyB]

Mr Social Butterfly here just sat on his own in a bar for 3 and a half hours after SG left watching the Superbowl and getting a bit sozzled.

Sounds like some game. Back in. This time zone, it was still scoreless when I gave in to sleep!

[anor]

Hear, hear! :GBflag::GBflag::party:

Ditto! :bravo:

[Caro]

Seriously good support from the AMFF contingent as well as all the other Brits of course. Well done to you all and safe journeys home.

[Hawkeye]

I've got another day and a half in Ottawa. -13 degrees C today according to Google, the coldest day yet!

[anor]

Chance to sample some more Canadian hostelries then...... Safe journey home when it comes.