View Full Version : Davis Cup 2018 World Group Play-offs Support thread - Speculation, travels, info etc.
I was just thinking how hilarious it would be if all the top players/teams lost all their rubbers to stick it to the ITF.
With the strap line where's all your top players now?
With the exception of Raffa.
Boooooo.
Silverdee
28-08-2018, 08:09
I said ages ago that I thought Andy might play doubles with Jamie at this tie. I also would REALLY love to see him play. Can't see how it can be detrimental tbh.
This has always been in the back of my mind! I suppose we will just have to see how far he goes in the US Open. My best DC match ever was watching him and Jamie play the doubles in the final in Ghent. In fact it is my best watch of all time! I was sitting with Tennisfan about 5 rows up, opposite the team bench and in line with the net so was almost playing the shots, moving my body from side to side!
I heard a rumour that Australia wouldn't be playing their tie. I don't know if it was true or not. I can't believe, in two Wednesdays time, I'll be off to stay the night at my aunt and uncle's house in Shropshire before heading off to the hotel in Glasgow. Where has the time gone?!
I heard a rumour that Australia wouldn't be playing their tie. I don't know if it was true or not. I can't believe, in two Wednesdays time, I'll be off to stay the night at my aunt and uncle's house in Shropshire before heading off to the hotel in Glasgow. Where has the time gone?!
Maybe you did the same as us and blinked?
;)
Gina Anderson
30-08-2018, 10:23
Hi Guys I have one weekend ticket to Glasgow as my friend has backed out. If anyone knows anyone who would like to buy it can you private message me
exislander
30-08-2018, 15:18
I see the LTA want us to dress in blue for this tie. I had thought it might be red this time as the Uzbekistan colours seem to be blue and white - albeit a slightly lighter shade of blue than ours. Official merchandise not available yet. I wonder will the We Are Tennis group be red again?
Under transport it says additional train services on the Sunday till 22.00 (hope it will finish long before that!) as well as 4 per hour all day Friday and Saturday.
RosieBear
30-08-2018, 15:41
Telling fans which colour to wear for a tie is so annoying. People know that Red AND White AND Blue are British colours and they can wear them in any flipping combination they wish. Plus, it looks very drab on the TV not to have a good splash of red in there.
If the LTA had spoken out more vocally and earlier on the Vote I might have respected the decision.
As it is I thought about buying 2 black T's and wearing them?
So how about buying black ribbon and tying it in a bow as arm bands to respectfully mourn the death of our DC?
I think wearing black on one day is a great idea.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elasticated-Football-Captains-Support-Funeral/dp/B06XHK81LZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1535700534&sr=1-1&keywords=black+arm+bands+for+funeral
Telling fans which colour to wear for a tie is so annoying. People know that Red AND White AND Blue are British colours and they can wear them in any flipping combination they wish. Plus, it looks very drab on the TV not to have a good splash of red in there.
I'm wearing my DC "uniform" after all, it's going to be the last time it gets an outing - so union jacks EVERYONE by me :D
angiebabez
31-08-2018, 23:51
I'm wearing my DC "uniform" after all, it's going to be the last time it gets an outing - so union jacks EVERYONE by me :D
Yep UJ gear for me too. Certainly won't be wearing black.
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2018, 00:30
No black for me either.... if it's the last home tie for a while I want our team to enjoy a proper send off with lots of GB colour.
JAMES4578
01-09-2018, 00:40
up to everyone what they wear but even if sad about change to DC surely want to enjoy it , some reactions a bit OTT :)
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2018, 01:04
Absolutely. I want it to be a big celebration of all that is great about our team... and it's fans
Sorry if I got it wrong I thought this being our last hurrah we should show our upset somehow?
I don't see how a black ribbon on one arm would stop any enjoyment or celebration!!
UJ stuff and happiness everywhere is how it should be.
I was thinking of wearing my World Champions t-shirt.
I'm wearing my DC "uniform" after all, it's going to be the last time it gets an outing - so union jacks EVERYONE by me :D
LOL Sorry folks just re-read this
Meant to say uj's EVERYWHERE by me - not telling others what to wear!
I don't have a black armband etc or a black bow or else it would be attached.
piscesperson
02-09-2018, 20:22
Glasgow is set for its last hurrah as a Davis Cup venue
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/glasgow-is-set-for-its-last-hurrah-as-a-davis-cup-venue-1-4792558
That article, like so many others over the years, assumes that the crowd are locals, rather than fans travelling from all over the country :grrr: Perhaps that is what the ITF believe about DC ties too, and that is why we have not been taken into consideration in the changes.
I agree with you, Linda. The All England Club don't organise any of the DC ties and should never have had the vote. In fact, I believe all the people behind their country's DC teams should have been allowed to vote and not the people behind the Grand Slam tournaments. Our feelings and all the other tennis fans feelings, should have been considered as well.
JAMES4578
03-09-2018, 18:25
I agree with you, Linda. The All England Club don't organise any of the DC ties and should never have had the vote. In fact, I believe all the people behind their country's DC teams should have been allowed to vote and not the people behind the Grand Slam tournaments. Our feelings and all the other tennis fans feelings, should have been considered as well.
Only The AELTC did not have a vote, they publicly supported the changes but did not have a direct say-for GB only the LTA had a formal role along with the other national associations. certainly the players should have been consulted akong with fans though during the process.
Sorry, posted in the wrong place, but Lovetennis has beaten me to it in the Tour Tennis thread!
Glasgow is set for its last hurrah as a Davis Cup venue
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/glasgow-is-set-for-its-last-hurrah-as-a-davis-cup-venue-1-4792558
Quote....“We will lose out on the chance to do more work around these home ties. The players honestly really enjoy that side of it. When I spoke to the players about doing these things and being more interactive – and it was Jamie Murray in the first place who sowed the seeds on this with a conversation we had in a locker room at the French Open – they wanted to get as many children as possible involved. “ They really embrace that. So, we will miss that. But it will sharpen the thoughts of the LTA because we need to think about what we can do to still get out there.
Easy just loose!!
Quote.....Smith and British tennis’ governing body, the LTA, opposed the switches but have to accept the decision and will instead do everything they can to capitalise on home advantage while they still have it. With the emphasis on winning the tie but also on taking the game to as many fans as possible.
It's a rubbish situation when the best thing to do to get what you want for the kids is to loose.
Caused by the money grabbing, uncaring, deaf, dumb and blind.
angiebabez
10-09-2018, 14:42
Anyone know if there's a lift up to main concourse at Emirates?? Will have my mum with me who has mobility issues. I should really know this but having never needed it b4 i wasn't looking out for one
Sallydaisy
10-09-2018, 14:52
Anyone know if there's a lift up to main concourse at Emirates?? Will have my mum with me who has mobility issues. I should really know this but having never needed it b4 i wasn't looking out for one
Hi Angie
Yes, there is one. As you look at the main outside sets of steps it is over to the left hand side, looks like a grey tube. Not sure how you are getting there but if by Taxi tell the driver to speak to Security when he pulls in because he can probably be let through to drop you right up by the food court area and then be escorted through a side entrance so it's only a short walk for your Mum across to the lift. Not good if you come in via normal route as lots of queueing and nowhere to rest pins!
angiebabez
10-09-2018, 17:04
Hi Angie
Yes, there is one. As you look at the main outside sets of steps it is over to the left hand side, looks like a grey tube. Not sure how you are getting there but if by Taxi tell the driver to speak to Security when he pulls in because he can probably be let through to drop you right up by the food court area and then be escorted through a side entrance so it's only a short walk for your Mum across to the lift. Not good if you come in via normal route as lots of queueing and nowhere to rest pins!
Will do thanks Sally :thumbup:
It's very quiet on here in the lead up to a DC! I am looking forward to it and have got as far as getting the case out. Will arrive in PI around 7.30 on Thurs eve. Last time we had DC in Glasgow the weather was good. Hoping for the same this time. :GBflag:
In case anyone else was wondering, info from the LTA site below. It looks like there aren't restrictions on bringing in food/water - but does umbrellas include small folding ones?!
Guests are subject to bag searches and hand held metal detectors prior to entering the complex.
Information on whether a left luggage facility will be available at the Event Venue will be confirmed shortly.
Please take note of the prohibited items list for the Emirates Arena:
Glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages
Signs, including political, promotional or advertising material
Broadcast quality video/motion picture cameras and recorders
Camera lenses exceeding 300mm in focal length
Umbrellas
Fireworks and smoke bombs
Persons under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to enter the premises
Guests are not permitted to distribute literature or other materials to sell or distribute merchandise within the premises
lovetennis
11-09-2018, 12:40
I wonder has their always been a ban on signs or is it new to stop anyone who was thinking of making their displeasure at the DC changes known?
suttontennis
11-09-2018, 12:45
I wonder has their always been a ban on signs or is it new to stop anyone who was thinking of making their displeasure at the DC changes known?
they have always took a no sign stance because of ambush marketing, but also large fan support signs do restrict views.
lovetennis
11-09-2018, 16:33
they have always took a no sign stance because of ambush marketing, but also large fan support signs do restrict views.
Fair enough I did wonder if those might be the reasons.
Hope all of you who are going have a good time even though it will be with mixed feelings as it's the end of a tennis era.
I'm packed, in fact I packed at the weekend LOL
Just to say about bringing food and drink. I was at the velodrome a few weeks ago for the European championships. They were only allowing unopened bottles of water. If you had opened the bottle you had to discard the remaining liquid but could take the empty bottle in.
WimbledonWestie
11-09-2018, 18:28
Surely not small umbrellas, they can't possibly expect folk to get soaked walking to and from th station
Just to say about bringing food and drink. I was at the velodrome a few weeks ago for the European championships. They were only allowing unopened bottles of water. If you had opened the bottle you had to discard the remaining liquid but could take the empty bottle in.
What cap as well?
:laugh:
That reminds me of the stadium in Belgrade. I remember emptying the water in my bottles, going in and filling them up again, on the Friday. They must have seen me do it, as they took one of them away the next day.
angiebabez
12-09-2018, 11:18
Got my Friday tixs in post thanks Sally.. assuming you are just gonna give me the rest when I see you. We seem to be much further back this time, wonder who is in front of us! Pretty bad considering all the years AMFF have supported team :whistle:
Also just received my Friday ticket in the post - thanks, Sally.
angiebabez
12-09-2018, 12:53
We ain't in our usual spot :confused: looks like we behind suba & murraynators behind the umpire
Correction - I think I read it incorrectly. We are to the side of the Murraynators, behind the GB team.
angiebabez
12-09-2018, 13:08
Correction - I think I read it incorrectly. We are to the side of the Murraynators, behind the GB team.
We are actually behind murraynators. Well my Friday tixs are anyway
I'm sure Sally won't mind me saying...
We have had our seats moved at basically the last minute, from our usual seats opposite the umpire to the back of the main GB block. We were told that it is because the seating in the arena had been changed due to a request made by venue security.
Oh yes, I'm still reading it incorrectly! You're right, we're immediately behind them, behind the GB team. Very confusing layout.
If anyone still needs a ticket, Helen still hasn't sold her spare one for all three days. She says she can split it if anyone just wants one or two days.
angiebabez
12-09-2018, 13:20
Disappointing
Passionanda
12-09-2018, 13:27
I'm sure Sally won't mind me saying...
We have had our seats moved at basically the last minute, from our usual seats opposite the umpire to the back of the main GB block. We were told that it is because the seating in the arena had been changed due to a request made by venue security.
So, does that mean that no one is sitting in our usual block......for security reasons??
angiebabez
12-09-2018, 13:29
I would like more info from them on what that actually means..and why??? We have all bought tixs expecting to be roughly inour usual area and now we are at opposite side of arena much further back!!
I guess we'll find out...
If anyone still needs a ticket, Helen still hasn't sold her spare one for all three days. She says she can split it if anyone just wants one or two days.
Pity - too late for me now; didn't realise a split was on offer.
Sallydaisy
12-09-2018, 13:50
I'm writing a long explanation to you all - you deserve to know.
It has been a total and utter nightmare.
roytennisfan
12-09-2018, 14:25
No sign of my ticket(s), was assuming collection until i read this
Sallydaisy
12-09-2018, 14:29
No sign of my ticket(s), was assuming collection until i read this
You didn't PM to say you wanted them posted so you are right to assume collection.
roytennisfan
12-09-2018, 14:31
Oh ok i arrive Friday morning 1038 at central, hopefully collect at venue? Or PI George Street at 11?
WimbledonWestie
12-09-2018, 16:31
I'm just releved to know I've not got mine cos they've not been posted as opposed to lost in the post! Shame we aren't all together though.
Another LTA ****-up! I am almost tempted to boycott Wimbledon . . .
exislander
12-09-2018, 18:06
I'm writing a long explanation to you all - you deserve to know.
It has been a total and utter nightmare.
A nightmare indeed! You - and us- have been very badly treated by the ticket people and I am very sorry you have had all this hassle! However, we will be there!
jeannie13
12-09-2018, 19:18
Hope that all those going will have a wonderful time in Glasgow.
I can't make it this time as my mobility is not too good at the moment. Can't face the journey & the long games etc.
I'll also miss the nice friends I've made at DC matches.
Have a great time!!:GBflag::cheers:
I also hope that inspite of everything those of you who are going have a great time. I will be watching on TV.
:GBflag::GBflag: Safe journey everybody, scream, shout, jump about, whatever you choose to do ...ENJOY! ENJOY! ....Be Proud of our GB Team!!! :GBflag::GBflag:
:GBflag: Oh & have a drink or two,well you know what I mean ;) especially Sally!!!....ENJOY!!!:GBflag:
I too think our group has been treated very badly!! We were going to DC matches way before Murraynators (2015) and SUBA. And to split the group as well ... :angry: ... we should write as a group and tell them how we feel!
Sally I feel so bad for you! Not your fault and you have had all the stress.
With that said, I for one intend to enjoy the weekend with friends and try to savour the last drop of DC as we know it.
piscesperson
13-09-2018, 10:07
Strike ‘chaos’ warning issued ahead of Murray’s Glasgow Davis Cup event
http://thenational.scot/news/16838334.strike-chaos-warning-issued-ahead-of-murrays-glasgow-davis-cup-event/
Strike ‘chaos’ warning issued ahead of Murray’s Glasgow Davis Cup event
http://thenational.scot/news/16838334.strike-chaos-warning-issued-ahead-of-murrays-glasgow-davis-cup-event/
:facepalm: Tickets, now this - what's the third thing that's going to go wrong???:cauldron:
Off to the airport now. Fingers crossed there are no problems there! :cauldron:
I'll be on my way soon. Excited at the prospect of seeing everyone again. Safe travels all and we'll catch up soon. All will be well, everything will fall into place! :yak:
lovetennis
13-09-2018, 13:16
Checked in to the PI George Sq. I love this PI, always regard it as the best one I've ever stayed at. Nice big semi-circular room over the front door. Off out for a wander.....
Sallydaisy
13-09-2018, 14:05
15mins from Glasgow! Offline for a bit ...
:flowers:
Sallydaisy
13-09-2018, 15:16
:facepalm: Tickets, now this - what's the third thing that's going to go wrong???
:cauldron:
Well, it seems we're getting a visit from the rain gods for the next 4 days which isn't going to help!!!
Torrential rain forecast for Friday morning, Saturday from 16.00hrs and Sunday all morning and into the afternoon! Those planning sight-seeing trips on Monday will also need very large umbrellas or a tour of an indoor museum planned.
:rain:
:facepalm: Tickets, now this - what's the third thing that's going to go wrong???:cauldron:
My third thing has already gone wrong (though hopefully that will save the rest of you!) - with the worst possible timing, I'm unwell and my back has flared up so I had to cancel the tonight's train reservation yesterday while I still could. :-(
There are still three sleeper berths free for Friday night (and can cancel the PI up to 1pm tomorrow), so if things improve over the next 24 hours and one of the sleeper berths is still available tomorrow, I may yet be there for the weekend, but I'm not very hopeful.
I'm gutted because I desperately wanted to see everyone again, not to mention seeing Cam, Dan and maybe even Jay in action. I'm likely to still be in the UK early next year (unfortunately), so if we get a home DC tie next February (and people can still be bothered ...) or maybe even a home Fed Cup tie in April (there are rumours that the LTA might even be bidding to stage half of EA Zone Group I in the UK next February, not sure but I'm not banking on that coming off), so with any luck, this might end up not being my last chance to see you all at a big GB tie.
Thanks to Sally for her amazing efforts over the years sorting out all the tickets, despite being let down by the powers that be even more often than Carlos Ramos has been shafted by the USTA, and whether I end up in Glasgow at the weekend or not, I hope you all have a wonderful time!
Hope you make it Steven. I'm now on the airport bus into Glasgow :GBflag:
JAMES4578
13-09-2018, 17:08
Sorry to hear Steven, hope you can make it (but only if you're up to it of course). Regardless hope you feel better soon!
Hope you all have a lovely time. Shout long and hard :)
Best of luck to Team GB :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Hope everyone going to the tie will have a great weekend.
I'm writing a long explanation to you all - you deserve to know.
It has been a total and utter nightmare.
I’m sorry it’s been such a nightmare. I think our group does get a lot less support and recognition from the LTA than the others. Who knows why, maybe because we are smaller. It’s certainly nothing you could have done anything about. Have a big glass of wine and enjoy the weekend.
I’m still excited. Who knows what the Davis Cup will be in the future.
Have a great time everyone. Sorry that Sally has been messed around again, you need a medal Sally.
piscesperson
14-09-2018, 08:25
Although the ability to pay for parking at Celtic Park wasn't available when the tickets went on sale in July it is now an option.
https://www.theticketfactory.com/dct/online/
Scroll down until you see 'Car parking tickets'.
If you need parking for today you could try calling the Ticket Factory 0844 338 8838.
Sallydaisy
14-09-2018, 08:27
Hi all, I have a sore eye this morning so am going to chemist (9.40) and hope to be back at PI around 10.15 to meet folks before going to Arena by taxi around 10.35.
Sally
JAMES4578
14-09-2018, 09:57
Just to confirm Pick up times for those using Bus,Was arranged for 12 today but Driver now saying 11.45,imagine will wait if anyone not there then. Most have requested City Chambers but a few at PI today. Saturday it’s 1 PM and Sunday 11 AM.
No opened bottles allowed plus they're checking flags for any writing - might not get amff flag in!
UZB practicing now but Cam limbering up so GB might be on court shortly
Can anyone please tell me where if anywhere this can be watched on TV. -many thanks in advance
jeannie13
14-09-2018, 11:41
Can anyone please tell me where if anywhere this can be watched on TV. -many thanks in advance
1pm =bbc red button
Sallydaisy
17-09-2018, 07:47
It's been a wonderful weekend, as always, with all the AMFF'ers!
Not giving up on the chance of doing it all again ...
;)
Safe journey to all those travelling home today or later in the week.
Until the next time ...
:grouphug: :GBflag: :party:
angiebabez
17-09-2018, 08:17
Fab times again folks! Already talk of an AMFF meet up in Liverpool if we don't get a home tie in February! Thanks again to Sally for all her work with the tickets xxx
Tennisfan
17-09-2018, 09:08
Big thanks to Sally for arranging tickets and to James for arranging minibus travel. Silverdee and I appreciate all your hard work. :cheer::cheer:
exislander
17-09-2018, 09:36
Big thanks to Sally for arranging tickets and to James for arranging minibus travel. Silverdee and I appreciate all your hard work. :cheer::cheer:
Ditto!
Elizabeth
17-09-2018, 10:09
Ditto!!
Once again an amazing and special weekend. Really enjoyed catching up with some and meeting many others. Wi-Fi rubbish in hotel so I'm at airport now making use of my 1 hours free Wi-Fi! Thank you Clare and Sally for all your hard work. It's so lovely to have everything done for us! I'm so sad it's all over. We'll have to wait and see what next year brings.....????
RosieBear
17-09-2018, 12:49
Once again an amazing and special weekend. Really enjoyed catching up with some and meeting many others. Wi-Fi rubbish in hotel so I'm at airport now making use of my 1 hours free Wi-Fi! Thank you Clare and Sally for all your hard work. It's so lovely to have everything done for us! I'm so sad it's all over. We'll have to wait and see what next year brings.....????
I must add a shout out to James as well. I think this is about the 3rd or 4th time he has organised the minibus, bless him. Well done, James - the minibus makes a huge difference to a lot of people over the weekend. I also know that it something James has to keep on top of the whole weekend because of last minute changes. He really is a star for doing it :thumbup::bravo::grouphug:
I must add a shout out to James as well. I think this is about the 3rd or 4th time he has organised the minibus, bless him. Well done, James - the minibus makes a huge difference to a lot of people over the weekend. I also know that it something James has to keep on top of the whole weekend because of last minute changes. He really is a star for doing it :thumbup::bravo::grouphug:
Completely agree Anna. I was very aware of the good work James had done when I was posting, but as I had travelled to the arena by train I didn't like to presume! But so glad you mentioned it.
I thought Roy organised the bus?
:pirate:
There may be changes afoot for the DC next year, but one thing that certainly doesn't change, and probably never will, is the amazing camaraderie and friendship among the forumers. That is really special and I really value it. It stands way above everything else DC. A great group of tennis loving folks. We are very lucky to have that.
WimbledonWestie
17-09-2018, 17:07
Definitely very grateful to james for th mini bus- makes a big difference for me on the Saturday for getting back to town. Another fun weekend.... back to reality with a bump today, had DHT in observing me teaching at 9:50! Am sure I won't be our last weekend. What a lovely murray legacy that the boys have created friendships amongst fans,
Thanks again to Sally for sorting the tickets - and the seating plan!
dizzypops
17-09-2018, 18:14
Big thanks to James for organising the transport - it's much more convenient than joining the taxi queue in the rain! Also big thanks to Sally for organising the tickets - we enjoyed ourselves. We've been to Balloch today for a wizz round Loch Lomond and shore shopping centre - and if the weather holds (and it has so far more or less) we hope to visit the Murray ancestral home town/city (cathedral and post box) tomorrow.:thanks:
WimbledonWestie
17-09-2018, 18:23
Now if I hadn't been working you could've come for a cuppa, I am 2 mins by car, 15 minute walk from Lomond Shores.
Big thanks to James for organising the transport - it's much more convenient than joining the taxi queue in the rain! Also big thanks to Sally for organising the tickets - we enjoyed ourselves. We've been to Balloch today for a wizz round Loch Lomond and shore shopping centre - and if the weather holds (and it has so far more or less) we hope to visit the Murray ancestral home town/city (cathedral and post box) tomorrow.:thanks:
We did that today including Cromlix and bumped into Jimmy and family there.
Couldn't decide whether to have Lunch or afternoon tea, had lunch and after I decided tea and scones sounded good.
So we ended up having both.
Winner winner chicken dinner.
Well actually sausage and mash but you get the picture.
Thanks to everyone for making this such a memorable DC.
:flowers::flowers:
:GBflag::dance::wino::yahoo::cheer::party::clap::w ino::wino::wino::wino::help:
In that order
I thought Roy organised the bus?
:pirate:
Yeah that was just to funny.
Rosalind
17-09-2018, 20:30
The minibus was a bit of luxury. Being whisked along I watched the fans trudging along outside ....
I like the way Sally swaps us around so that we sit near different people each day.
Ditto - thank you to both.
supergran
18-09-2018, 15:53
That article, like so many others over the years, assumes that the crowd are locals, rather than fans travelling from all over the country :grrr: Perhaps that is what the ITF believe about DC ties too, and that is why we have not been taken into consideration in the changes.
Agree. Perhaps someone could send an e-mail.:whistle::big grin:
supergran
18-09-2018, 16:00
I would just like to thank everyone for the love you showed me during the weekend. So many hugs and kind words from so many people. The reception I was awarded at the restaurant was truly overwhelming, I couldn't believe it. You really are a wonderful group of people. I didn't want to go and Sunday was difficult but glad I did. To have so many people, not just AMFF, come and find me over the three days was very moving. Thank you all so much. You are very special people. XX
I wish it could have gone on, as I felt it ended too quickly. We've now got to think who we want for next year. I read Mike Dickson's article in the Daily Mail and he believed the two wildcards would go to Serbia and Switzerland as Djokovic supported the change and I think Federer might have done as well. Mike claimed the tie could also be held in either Manchester or Brighton, if we got a home one.
WimbledonWestie
18-09-2018, 17:57
I would just like to thank everyone for the love you showed me during the weekend. So many hugs and kind words from so many people. The reception I was awarded at the restaurant was truly overwhelming, I couldn't believe it. You really are a wonderful group of people. I didn't want to go and Sunday was difficult but glad I did. To have so many people, not just AMFF, come and find me over the three days was very moving. Thank you all so much. You are very special people. XX
Your entrance to the restaurant is one of my favourite memories of the weekend! Glad you were able to appreciate the weekend - and you know we are always here for you x
I thought Roy organised the bus?
:pirate:
Stop it!! It was a slip of the tongue ... I was mortified :facepalm::shamed:
angiebabez
18-09-2018, 21:14
Stop it!! It was a slip of the tongue ... I was mortified :facepalm::shamed:
Was hysterical :laugh: best part was that Roy just nodded and lapped up all the applause and recognition :dance:
Was hysterical :laugh: best part was that Roy just nodded and lapped up all the applause and recognition :dance:
It’s not funny! :doh: ... :raspberry::raspberry: ... oh ok maybe a little bit :big grin:
WimbledonWestie
18-09-2018, 21:53
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
It was a wonderful weekend. Great fun as Always. Special thanks to Sally, Clare and James. It was great to spend time with everyone, though liz and maud will be sick of the site of Kev and I soon lol. Whatever changes come to the DC I look forward to cheering on the team with my fellow Forumers in the future, even if it has to be in front of a tv rather than live.
Big thanks to James for organising the transport - it's much more convenient than joining the taxi queue in the rain! Also big thanks to Sally for organising the tickets - we enjoyed ourselves. We've been to Balloch today for a wizz round Loch Lomond and shore shopping centre - and if the weather holds (and it has so far more or less) we hope to visit the Murray ancestral home town/city (cathedral and post box) tomorrow.:thanks:
I must have been following you round in Dunblane yesterday! Both in the Cathedral and the museum, when I said I'd come up for the tennis they said someone else had been too, shortly before me! They haven't yet updated the display in the museum with Jamie's latest Grand Slam victory! :unclesam:
Got home at 4.40am this morning after a four-hour delay in the flight back to Bristol last night. :grrr: However I should get compensation....
dizzypops
19-09-2018, 16:48
I must have been following you round in Dunblane yesterday! Both in the Cathedral and the museum, when I said I'd come up for the tennis they said someone else had been too, shortly before me! They haven't yet updated the display in the museum with Jamie's latest Grand Slam victory! :unclesam:
Got home at 4.40am this morning after a four-hour delay in the flight back to Bristol last night. :grrr: However I should get compensation....
Yes that was probably us - very friendly lot in the museum - we headed back to Stirling to have a look round there afterwards. We're now spending an extra day in our Glasgow hotel as the train line is down (hopefully we can get something out of the rail company for that).
(As it happens I recently had a three hour delay from Belfast City to London City. It was engine trouble so clearly their fault - so we got the full 2x250 euro compensation from the company under the EU directive - it was only a shame we didn't keep our receipt for two coffees and a muffin 'cause I would have been able to claim that as well!)
WimbledonWestie
19-09-2018, 19:10
I got compensation from aer Lingus last year after a 5hour delay to cork. Took a bit of pestering mind you but got there in the end.
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