DAVIS CUP BLOCK BOOKING. Braehead Arena, Glasgow - 10th-12th February 2012.

[KnightOwl]

Ooh, blimey ;) I think I need to find a "calm down dear" smiley :red devil:

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: .... a fainting one would do ;) :red devil:

[pabbers]

Hmmm...I sense a bit of :drool:


:confused::excited::excited::dance::love::fanning:
I'm seconding, thirding and fourthing all that. Can't wait to see my DC friends too!!

[lankster2003]

I've got a wee surprise for Colin and Ross next week. Should be a good laugh

[pabbers]

Ooo you've got me in suspenders now!!

'Moff to Portugal tomzz. Back Tuesday - see yaz all the following weekend! WHOOPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

[MurrayAOne]

Ooo you've got me in suspenders now!!

'Moff to Portugal tomzz. Back Tuesday - see yaz all the following weekend! WHOOPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Have a brilliant time!!!

[davech]

I'm looking forward to it - it should be a good laugh. Especially if I try to take any photos in the arena...

[Lizzim]

I'm looking forward to it - it should be a good laugh. Especially if I try to take any photos in the arena...

We got a new compact for Christmas - might just bring that rather than the 'professional' camera!

[AllyB]

Ooo you've got me in suspenders now!!

'Moff to Portugal tomzz. Back Tuesday - see yaz all the following weekend! WHOOPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

'moff? tomzz? yaz? Has the rule about using 'ned' language been done away with in this forum?

[patmoren]

I'm looking forward to it - it should be a good laugh. Especially if I try to take any photos in the arena...
Put a towel over the top of the lens like Llendl did:battle:

[supergran]

Hope my reply covers all previous posts.:) Some people on here seem to be getting rather over-excited especially about doubles players!!:jitterbug: Lankster you've aroused my interest (had to think there what to put).;) Have a lovely time in Portugal pabbers and davech is yours small like mine?:sofa: Think I've struck the right note. Bring on the DC!!!:cheer::cheer::clap::clap::cheer::cheer:

[Caro]

Yay!! Feeling very excited now :yahoo::yahoo:

Went to see Gill's Steve in hospital this afternoon and he went home this evening. Gill is now definitely coming to DC which is great news! Steve is adamant that she should go and has drafted in his mum to come and 'babysit' him! The guy is a star and it will really do Gill good.

[supergran]

He is a star...some husbands are aren't they? Hope he's making a steady recovery and looking forward to seeing you and Gill.

[Linda]

Great news that Steve is home! :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Thanks for letting us know Caro! It certainly is fab of Steve and I'm sure much appreciated, when it looks so unlikely not so long ago! Glad he is now out of hospital and will hopefully continue to make steady progress.

[KnightOwl]

Brilliant news Caro! I'm glad he's home - he'll be way more comfortable there and will recover more quickly in familiar surroundings!

I've been in a similar situation to Gill, so I have an idea what she must have gone through - now Steve's ok, hopefully she can relax and enjoy a few days away.

[rouges]

Could you post mine please Sally? Won't be arriving till Friday morning so saves you having to wait outside the arena. There is a fair chance that Gill may not be able to make it so her tickets may be going spare. I don't know for sure yet - her other half has had a nasty ski accident and is in hospital in France ...
I don't think I know Gill but really sorry to hear about the sad news. I'm sending my Get Well soon here. :grouphug:

[Caro]

I don't think I know Gill but really sorry to hear about the sad news. I'm sending my Get Well soon here. :grouphug:

I don't think you have met her rouges. She is almost always at DC with me but missed the last tie in Sept as she was on holiday.

[Caro]

Knightowl - are you flying up from B'ham? We are on the Friday morning flight.

[KnightOwl]

Knightowl - are you flying up from B'ham? We are on the Friday morning flight.

Not this time, no - usually we find flying is cheaper than the train, but when we looked into it this time, it was the other way round, so we're going up by train.

[Sallydaisy]

Tickets all sent out ...
3 envelopes made the 6.30pm post last night and I now know that someone in the far north of Scotland has received hers which is pretty good going! The remainder were posted at 2pm today. Please PM me if you haven't received them by next Monday. I'm holding onto tix for Pabbers, PatMoren, Cathy, Supergran (and my own!) but opted to send the rest.
:thumbup:

[FoxyFi]

Thanks Sally, got a lovely surprise when I got home from work, my DC tickets have arrived. :tennis:

Thanks so much. :thanks:

So good to see Gill's hubby, Steve, is out of hospital and she will be able to come with you Caro, sad that Andy's not playing, but it will still be a fun weekend. :grouphug:

[Caro]

Tickets were waiting for me when I got home from work today. Thanks Sally. Really looking forward to a fun packed weekend. See you all a week tomorrow!!

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks Caro, Fi and HFW (by PM); glad those first 3 arrived pronto!
:thumbup:

[jaysee]

Tickets arrived safely, many thanks!:flowers:

See you all a week today!

[Sallydaisy]

Tickets arrived safely, many thanks!:flowers:

See you all a week today!

Thanks for letting me know Jaysee!
See you next Friday. Don't forget your cowboy hat and blue t-shirt.
:thumbup:

[KnightOwl]

Tickets arrived this morning - thanks Sally :flowers:

[Caro]

Are we all staying at the Braehead Travelodge? Hope they don't run out of wine again like last time

:wino: :big grin:

[supergran]

Should we ring and prepare them?:lol:

[Sallydaisy]

Are we all staying at the Braehead Travelodge? Hope they don't run out of wine again like last time

:wino: :big grin:

I think a few people are staying at the Campanile and one or two at the Purple Hotel.
However, most have said they'll be up for a drink or three after the matches.

And I've no doubt that a few of us will be bringing 'supplies' to ensure we don't go short of wine!
;)

[karanga]

And I've no doubt that a few of us will be bringing 'supplies' to ensure we don't go short of wine!


I take it that nobody has told Lenny Henry to change his allegiance and advertise rowdy 'Andy Murray' weekend breaks at Travelodge Hotels.

:wino: :band: :party: :party:

[Elizabeth]

My tickets arrived today Sally, very many thanks.

[jeannie13]

My tickets arrived just a wee while ago --many thanks Sally!!

I'm looking forward to meeting up with all my DC friends & meeting new friends.:cheers::wino::party: Lets :shelebrate:

[Passionanda]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Sallydaisy, not just for my tickets, which arrived safely today but also for all your work in organising the DC event! Blue t-shirt (dedicated to Andy, no less!!), flags etc are all prepared and ready for next weekend! With all this wine talk I think I'll DEFINITELY leave my car at home and get hubby to drop me off or use public transport to get to Braehead!!..... really looking forward to all the fun!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Lizzim]

Tickets arrived safely here too :)

[JAMES4578]

Got my tickets tonight, thanks Sally!

[lankster2003]

I think a few people are staying at the Campanile and one or two at the Purple Hotel.
However, most have said they'll be up for a drink or three after the matches.

And I've no doubt that a few of us will be bringing 'supplies' to ensure we don't go short of wine!
;)

Four of us staying at the Camponile but I'm sure a meet up or two can be arranged :)

[KnightOwl]

I think a few people are staying at the Campanile and one or two at the Purple Hotel.

I think the Purple Hotel & the Camponile are one and the same now - could be wrong, but I think so...


Four of us staying at the Camponile but I'm sure a meet up or two can be arranged :)

That's good - I thought we were the only ones...!

[supergran]

Where is the Camponile? Is it near the venue or in Glasgow?

[KnightOwl]

Where is the Camponile? Is it near the venue or in Glasgow?

Near the venue - it's roughly the same distance away as the Travel Lodge is, but in the opposite direction. Similar distance to the venue, but further from Xscape & Wetherspoons :sad:

[Caro]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Sallydaisy, not just for my tickets, which arrived safely today but also for all your work in organising the DC event! Blue t-shirt (dedicated to Andy, no less!!), flags etc are all prepared and ready for next weekend! With all this wine talk I think I'll DEFINITELY leave my car at home and get hubby to drop me off or use public transport to get to Braehead!!..... really looking forward to all the fun!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Yes, good idea not to drive ... we know how to celebrate or drown our sorrows! There is normally a meal out all together on the Saturday night if you can make it. Looking forward to seeing you again x

[Sallydaisy]

I think the Purple Hotel & the Camponile are one and the same now - could be wrong, but I think so...
Yes it is!

This is a new hotel opened on the 16/11/10 and named as the Campanile Hotel Braehead. Originally is was built for the Purple hotels group but just not long after opening the Purple hotel group could not continue. Now with new owners and redeveloped this hotel is now open. Campanile Hotel Renfrew is only 4 miles from Glasgow Airport and beside the Border of Glasgow Council. It has the enviable position of being beside the Braehead shopping and leisure complex. The hotel is easily accessible from exit junction 25A off the M8.

Near the venue - it's roughly the same distance away as the Travel Lodge is, but in the opposite direction. Similar distance to the venue, but further from Xscape & Wetherspoons :sad:
I remember driving past the Purple Hotel (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&gs_sm=c&gs_upl=218907l222711l0l224512l19l17l0l1l1l0l229l25 50l3.8.5l16l0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,15830563242801596242&fb=1&hq=campanile+braehead&gl=uk&daddr=2+Row+Avenue+renfrew,+Glasgow+G51+4SY&geocode=0,55.865968,-4.357452) (Campanile) - it's about 3/4 mile from the eastern end of Braehead (M&S end) so it's a mile or so walk back from Xscape (Odeon Braehead on map refers) whereas the Travelodge is about 200yds.

Wish there was an alternative to Wetherspoons tbh; needs to be more than one 'pub' really.
:sad:

[rouges]

I want to wish you all a very good time and hope you have a great time as we did the last time, here weather is so cold and driving condition is bad this is why I won't go but hope I can make it again next time as I had such a fabulous time and meeting you all. I'll be cheering on my sofa watching on TV. Have fun.

[Mickey]

Hope you all have a great time and that you will be in good voice to cheer that lads on. I would love to be there, but it's not possible. Will watch whenever I'm free on the TV.

[karanga]

I second Rouges in wishing everyone going to the DC tie a great fun time. Cheer loudly for GB.

Hope that if the freeze is still on that everyone will get to and from the Arena safely. Take care.

LET'S GO GB. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[cazza99]

Have a good time guys. :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Shout long and hard. :)

[Linda]

It seems really strange not to be going. I've been to every home tie since Birmingham. I hope you all have a wonderful time and that GB win! And I hope they win by Saturday so I know about it before I go away!

[KnightOwl]

Oh Linda!! I'm :shamed: to say I hadn't even noticed you weren't going to be there - I just automatically assumed you would be!!

I'm disappointed now :sad:

[Linda]

Sorry KO, no board games in my room this time! I'm off to the slopes of Slovakia for the week (a strange coincidence that we are playing Slovakia).

[KnightOwl]

Well, I'm sure you'll have a brilliant time - but we'll miss you..!

[cazza99]

Sorry KO, no board games in my room this time! I'm off to the slopes of Slovakia for the week (a strange coincidence that we are playing Slovakia).

Have a good time. You never know they may show it on TV over there.

[davech]

Sorry KO, no board games in my room this time! I'm off to the slopes of Slovakia for the week (a strange coincidence that we are playing Slovakia).

At least it might be on the telly there.

Edit: snap!

[cazza99]

At least it might be on the telly there.

Edit: snap!

But I beat you to it :p

[davech]

But I beat you to it :p

:rolling:

[Linda]

That's a very good point! But I'm not going till Sunday, so it will probably be all over by the time I get there!

[Sallydaisy]

That's a very good point! But I'm not going till Sunday, so it will probably be all over by the time I get there!
That's a bit late to nobble the Slovakians .......

:cauldron:

I've got one of those pig throwing games ...

[patmoren]

That's a bit late to nobble the Slovakians .......

:cauldron:

I've got one of those pig throwing games ...
They are hilarious especially accompanied by several :wino::wino:

[supergran]

:laugh:Like any games that don't involve too much strategic brain power!!:)

[KnightOwl]

I've got one of those pig throwing games ...

Do we get to choose who we throw them at? :red devil:

[Caro]

It seems really strange not to be going. I've been to every home tie since Birmingham. I hope you all have a wonderful time and that GB win! And I hope they win by Saturday so I know about it before I go away!

Will miss you Linda! Like you I have been to every home tie since Birmingham ... 1999 v USA in the world group, so it is a loooonnng time for me. I nearly missed the last tie then got there at the last minute! Enjoy your skiing trip and be careful (after Gill's Stev's tribulations recently!!)

[Alis]

Have a great time everyone!

[silver]

Travel safe everyone and have a wonderful time. Shout for me Supergran

[supergran]

Travel safe everyone and have a wonderful time. Shout for me Supergran Thanks, I will do my best. Sorry you won't be there. x

[Cathy66]

That's a bit late to nobble the Slovakians .......

:cauldron:

I've got one of those pig throwing games ... What's a pig throwing game?:confused: lol x

[Hawkeye]

http://shop.winningmoves.co.uk/products/5036905000123-pass-the-pigs.html

[KnightOwl]

What's a pig throwing game?:confused: lol x

We've got one of those too. Basically, there are several little plastic pink pigs, and you throw them on the ground and get points based on eg how many are on their sides, how many have their legs in the air etc. At least, that's how I remember it...

It's pretty daft, and definitely better after a few :wino: :)

[Cathy66]

We've got one of those too. Basically, there are several little plastic pink pigs, and you throw them on the ground and get points based on eg how many are on their sides, how many have their legs in the air etc. At least, that's how I remember it...

It's pretty daft, and definitely better after a few :wino: :)

Thanks Knightowl. Had never heard of it.xx:)

[_Michelle_x_x]

excited :D

[lankster2003]

excited :D

You've not mentioned it (much)! ;)

[Hawkeye]

I hope that there will still be some sobriety around when I arrive on Friday night!

[lankster2003]

I hope that there will still be some sobriety around when I arrive on Friday night!

There may well be one or two who are sober, but depends on the scores I suppose ;)

[Lizzim]

There may well be one or two who are sober, but depends on the scores I suppose ;)

I don't drink (except when handed a glass of wine by the 'wine guy' at a previous DC tie) and so there will definitely be one person sober!

[lankster2003]

I don't drink (except when handed a glass of wine by the 'wine guy' at a previous DC tie) and so there will definitely be one person sober!

Most likely I'll be sober too as probably won't have a drink until after the matches have finished

[pabbers]

I hope that there will still be some sobriety around when I arrive on Friday night!

There'll be me..........I overdid it in Portugal on Monday and at the moment I couldn't face a glass of anything remotely alcofrolic!

[Linda]

It's sounding like there will be a lot of sober people - not like DC at all! :shocked::confused:

[-J-]

for those who do try one of these for a hang over cure http://streetfoody.blogspot.com/2010/01/scooby-snack-glasgow-in-bun.html

[Hawkeye]

One of them and you'll be running around robbing banks...

A scooby snack in Dundee is different in the constituents but just as unhealthy!

[Sallydaisy]

I'm taking my big hairdryer to Braehead - just saying!
Happy to lend it out to peeps, beats the titchy things hotels have for drying hair!

[supergran]

Safe journey to everyone travelling to Braehead over the weekend. Looking forward to some good tennis and a good time!:)

[hfwardhouse]

Safe journey to you too SG - see you on Saturday!

[KnightOwl]

There'll be me..........I overdid it in Portugal on Monday and at the moment I couldn't face a glass of anything remotely alcofrolic!

Oh dear oh dear! That will never do :)


I'm taking my big hairdryer to Braehead - just saying!
Happy to lend it out to peeps, beats the titchy things hotels have for drying hair!

I never did get one at the Travel Lodge in July! Asked several times a day, and they kept promising, but it never arrived!

Safe journeys all of you travelling tomorrow - I really wish we were doing the same, but we'll catch up with you all on Friday!

[greatunclebulgaria]

have a fab time, enjoy a glass or three for me, cheer loudly

maybe as well the thought of February in Scotland scared the silly english softy in me as Dave's mum got taken in-to hospital tonight so probably for the best I'm here cheering the boys on, on the telly, when I can I'll be watching for you all enjoy

[Sallydaisy]

Packing .....

:p

[patmoren]

Packing .....

:p
About time!:highfive:

[jeannie13]

Hope all those travelling up from the "frozen south" have a safe & hassle free journey up to the relative warmth of Glasgow. :cold:
I'm looking forward to the weekend & seeing everyone again. Unfortunately, my sister Isla is ill with a bad throat & aching limbs, so won't make it. :ill: She is sorry to miss it & that she will miss seeing the folks she met in September. :wino: I'll be arriving at the Travelodge around midday tomorrow.

[lynne]

Hope you all take care & have a safe journey, cheer loudly and have a tipple or two for me.......Take Care Everyone!:thumbup::wino::thumbup:

[Jan]

Hope you all have a great weekend! Enjoy :thumbup:
I'll be following by whatever means are available!

[Sallydaisy]

Right I'm off. Hoping to miss the snow and be up in Lancashire by 4pm!!!
Glasgow by 6.30pm'ish ...
:wave:

[MurrayAOne]

Right I'm off. Hoping to miss the snow and be up in Lancashire by 4pm!!!
Glasgow by 6.30pm'ish ...
:wave:

Have a brilliant time! Will be watching and cheering the team on! Go Team GB!!!

[supergran]

Right I'm off. Hoping to miss the snow and be up in Lancashire by 4pm!!!
Glasgow by 6.30pm'ish ::wave:Have a safe and uneventful journey Sally. See you in the Travelodge.:)

[cazza99]

Safe journey everyone travelling up to Glasgow. Hope you all manage to avoid the snow that is meant to be coming later on further south. :):)

And make sure you all shout nice and loud. :mexican: :mexican:

Which section are you going to be sitting in? Same as before??

[Hawkeye]

Who'll be the first to check in at the bar?

[-J-]

super g 5/1
sally 7/1
pabbers 10/1

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: :rolling:

Sally's not there yet so it'll be a while before she makes it to the bar ;)

[pabbers]

My arrival is in serious doubt. Would you credit it we've had nothing but rain for months but now we're forecast to have 10cms of snow overnight. My flight may be cancelled :crying:

Anyway off home from work now to pack and be optimistic!

[-J-]

hope you make it pabbers

[JAMES4578]

Sorry to hear that Pabbers, hope it's not bad as feared and you get there! Hope everyone who has arrived is now settled, best wishes for those travelling tomorrow!

[FoxyFi]

Hope everyone has a safe trip and manages to get to Glasgow ok. Looking forward to meeting up with everyone and cheering the boys on.

:excited::tennis:

[-J-]

sounds like the A74 was tricky today, hope those traveling by road haven't had to arduous a trip

[davech]

Fingers crossed, Pat.

[Lizzim]

We are about 1.5 hrs away now! Left home at 1.30 so not doing too bad :)

[davech]

We are about 1.5 hrs away now! Left home at 1.30 so not doing too bad :)

Sounds like a fun journey!

[lankster2003]

Fingers crossed everyone arrives safe and sound. I'm heading down tomorrow morning

[KnightOwl]

My arrival is in serious doubt. Would you credit it we've had nothing but rain for months but now we're forecast to have 10cms of snow overnight. My flight may be cancelled :crying:

Noooo! I hope not!

On the upside, we had snow forecast here from 6pm onwards, and all we've had so far is some fairly half-hearted drizzle - I hope it's the same for you...!

[Hawkeye]

Surprised we haven't heard from Sally yet...

[Caro]

My arrival is in serious doubt. Would you credit it we've had nothing but rain for months but now we're forecast to have 10cms of snow overnight. My flight may be cancelled :crying:

Anyway off home from work now to pack and be optimistic!

Snap Pat!! Have been panicking all day as those who have had texts from me will confirm!! Still hoping the snow will not be as bad as predicted and we are planning an early start to the airport ...... wish us luck and hope to see you all tomorrow!! We will DEFINATELY be ready for a drink!

[rondun]

Surprised we haven't heard from Sally yet...Wifi in the bar must be down

[cazza99]

Noooo! I hope not!

On the upside, we had snow forecast here from 6pm onwards, and all we've had so far is some fairly half-hearted drizzle - I hope it's the same for you...!

Its still raining in Sheffield, but apparently its snowing further south in Rutland now, east of you.

[pabbers]

Surprised we haven't heard from Sally yet...

Me too :shocked: - she was taking PatMoren up with her I think. Mind you maybe by now the :wino: has most likely been cracked open! Or probably out to dinner somewhere.

Well it feels quite mild here and it's raining at the mo. Looks like the forecast may be changing for the better. All packed and fingers crossed. Mr P is dropping me at the airport on his way to work in the morning - my flight is 8.45am so quite civilised. I guess if the weather is bad I'll still have to turn up for the flight in order to get any compensation or claim on my travel insurance. Don't fancy spending the day at the airport though never mind not making it to DC. Still, determined to be optimistic and assume the best. So hope to see lots of you there tomorrow!:cheer:

[cazza99]

Fingers crossed for you Pabbers.

[-J-]

speed limit was dwn to 20 MPH on long stretches ,properly added time to journey

[cazza99]

Oh dear. I hope Steven feels better soon.

GBtennis Steven

Reason: Woke up ill with a high temp this morning & been trying to sleep it off all day in a forlorn attempt to be able to go to Glasgow :-(

[lankster2003]

Steven's had some bad luck with illness. Remember he missed the Luxembourg tie with it. Hope he's ok!

[Linda]

Hope you all have a wonderful time! And hope that Steven gets better quickly so he can get there :grouphug:

It's just started snowing here :shocked: :sad:

[Lizzim]

We are here :) All checked in at travelodge....see you all tomorrow :)

[hfwardhouse]

Yay Lizzim - see you on Saturday! Have you found Sally yet? Was she first in the bar?!

[jeannie13]

I hope all those travelling up today have arrived safely, & those travelling tomorrow get their planes ok or get to braehead safely by whichever method they are coming.

[Lizzim]

Yay Lizzim - see you on Saturday! Have you found Sally yet? Was she first in the bar?!

Haven't checked the bar - have been awake since 6 as I had to work till lunchtime so off to bed shortly :)

[hfwardhouse]

Haven't checked the bar - have been awake since 6 as I had to work till lunchtime so off to bed shortly :)

Oh well - night night - hope you get a good night's sleep!

[Jan]

Oh dear. I hope Steven feels better soon.

GBtennis Steven

Hope you feel better soon Steven :flowers:

[KnightOwl]

We've had a few flakes of snow, slight covering on the ground, but it's turned back to rain, so hopefully won't be a problem for tomorrow - setting off for the train about 8am.

[patmoren]

Arrived OK at Travelodge, booked in, had something to eat at the Travelodge and listened to the Murray programme while we ate. Have just unloaded the car and taken everything to the rooms. Sally fell and hurt her knee when we stopped in the lake district but managed to drive the rest of the way to Glasgow under the influence of Ibuprofen. Bought some frozen peas from Sainsburys on arrival, hopefully that will settle it down for tomorrow. It wouldn't be DC without something happening. Ask Michael!! Back tomorrow, need to get unpacked now.

[cazza99]

:grouphug: Sally. Hope your knee settles down.

[JAMES4578]

Sorry to hear that :grouphug: Sally, hope you'll be ok tomorrow!

[greatunclebulgaria]

oh Sally, take care

hope everyone else arrives safe and well and the weather is kinder than predicted

we drove about 5 miles on the M1 today at about 15-20 miles an hour just ridiculous sheet ice on the minor roads really scary out there

[KnightOwl]

Oh goodness! Pat, please tell her to take care, and we'll do all we can to help when we get there tomorrow!

:hug:

[xenon21]

Safe trip tp all those going, have a blast! And cheer on extra loud on all our behalves please?

Come on GB!!!!!!

[jeannie13]

Hope you're feeling better, Sally. :grouphug: You also Steven. See you all tomorrow.

[xenon21]

Arrived OK at Travelodge, booked in, had something to eat at the Travelodge and listened to the Murray programme while we ate. Have just unloaded the car and taken everything to the rooms. Sally fell and hurt her knee when we stopped in the lake district but managed to drive the rest of the way to Glasgow under the influence of Ibuprofen. Bought some frozen peas from Sainsburys on arrival, hopefully that will settle it down for tomorrow. It wouldn't be DC without something happening. Ask Michael!! Back tomorrow, need to get unpacked now.

Oh no! Poor Sally! Hope she is ok for tomorrow :grouphug:

[Sallydaisy]

Yay Lizzim - see you on Saturday! Have you found Sally yet? Was she first in the bar?!
Sadly not.

However, when we checked in the guys on Reception recognised us and there was a bit of banter about 'oh not that late night rowdy drunken bunch are back' .....
Capped by this comment from one of the chaps:-
"Oh hello again, the blonde lady was asking after you and then she checked if we'd got plenty of wine in stock"

I'll leave you all to work it out.
:shades:

[lynne]

:rolling::rolling: I wonder who you mean Sally;)

[KnightOwl]

:big grin:

Hope the knee's not too bad, Sally - see you some time tomorrow!

We're arriving in Glasgow Central about 13:15, but we then have to get a bus to the hotel, check in & dump bags then walk over to the Arena - we're hoping to make it for the start of play, but it all depends how quick the bus is!

[Sallydaisy]

super g 5/1
sally 7/1
pabbers 10/1
Winner by 4 lengths, a bottle of wine and a chat-up line bar none!
:p

[Sallydaisy]

Hope everyone manages to get to Braehead AOK on Friday!

Good Luck Pabbers, Caro/Gill and KO/Dave.

I hope Steven feels better very very quickly!

Michelle/Gemma - sorry we didn't meet tonight but you know why and thanks for your advice!

Glad to hear Lizzi and Rob arrived OK - sorry I wasn't around to say hello!

[Genbrit]

Hope everyone arrives safely, have a fun weekend. Sally, take care of that knee. SG - Glad you have your priorities right. Get well Steven - C'MON GB!!!!! :mexican::cheer:

[hfwardhouse]

Oh dear Sally. Hope the knee isnt too sore. Get well soon Steven. Hope you are well enough to come to Braehead.

Cheer loudly today.

GO TEAM GB!!

[Golden Lady]

Have a wonderful time everybody! :yahoo:

[KnightOwl]

:grrr: train was 10 minutes late leaving Coventry, so we missed the Glasgow train and will have to wait an hour for the next. Will definitely miss the start of the tennis now :sad:

[hfwardhouse]

Oh no :sad: silly people letting you down. :grrr:

[Sallydaisy]

This is pabbers posting under Sally's profile. YIPPEEEEEE!!!! got here fine - only rain in Cardiff after all that.

[KnightOwl]

Hurray!! Glad you made it Pat!

How's the invalid?

[hfwardhouse]

Yay, glad to hear you got there ok!

[cazza99]

Glad you made it up there Pat :)

[KnightOwl]

Ha! Two minutes after posting on Facebook how boring the train journey was, I saw pretty much the strangest thing I've ever seen from a train window!

About 30-40 miles north of Carlisle, passing a valley among rolling hillsides, I saw a parked range rover, and walking down the road from it was a fairly elderly man wearing nothing but hiking boots and a wooly hat!

Somewhat bizarre :)

[cazza99]

:rolling: :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

Only in England... :lol:

[Linda]

I wonder if that was the famous naked hiker that keeps being sent to prison? http://www.gadling.com/2011/08/25/naked-hiker-jailed-for-21-months/

[cazza99]

I wonder if that was the famous naked hiker that keeps being sent to prison? http://www.gadling.com/2011/08/25/naked-hiker-jailed-for-21-months/
He was gaoled last year for a couple of years - unless they have let him out http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14649394

[-J-]

He was gaoled last year for a couple of years - unless they have let him out http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14649394http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa223/munky0621/2a.gif :shocked:

[Linda]

OK which one of you is responsible for this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16991511

[-J-]

Ha! Two minutes after posting on Facebook how boring the train journey was, I saw pretty much the strangest thing I've ever seen from a train window!

About 30-40 miles north of Carlisle, passing a valley among rolling hillsides, I saw a parked range rover, and walking down the road from it was a fairly elderly man wearing nothing but hiking boots and a wooly hat!

Somewhat bizarre :)


Only in England... :lol:think you need a geography lesson

[hfwardhouse]

Ha! Two minutes after posting on Facebook how boring the train journey was, I saw pretty much the strangest thing I've ever seen from a train window!

About 30-40 miles north of Carlisle, passing a valley among rolling hillsides, I saw a parked range rover, and walking down the road from it was a fairly elderly man wearing nothing but hiking boots and a wooly hat!

Somewhat bizarre :)

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

[-J-]

:cheer::cheer:1-1 :clap::clap:

[RoastLamb]

think you need a geography lesson

Carlisle is still in England. North of that who knows.

[-J-]

Carlisle is still in England. North of that who knows.let me give ya a clue, 40 mile north is not England ;)

[RoastLamb]

But she didn't clarify that bit so you never know... :lol:

[Linda]

I'm sure that as someone brought up in Newcastle and having attended Uni in Edinburgh, Roastie is well aware that Carlisle is no more than 10 miles from the border! She's winding you up, J! :rolling:

[-J-]

I'm sure that as someone brought up in Newcastle and having attended Uni in Edinburgh, Roastie is well aware that Carlisle is no more than 10 miles from the border! She's winding you up, J! :rolling:its working :grrr:

[RoastLamb]

:lol:

Used to drive through Carlisle to get to Edinburgh uni from Newcastle. Aah, them's were the days...

[Linda]

:rolling:

[-J-]

:lol:

Used to drive through Carlisle to get to Edinburgh uni from Newcastle. Aah, them's were the days...from Newcastle ? strange way to go

[RoastLamb]

Not really. Did it all the time.

[-J-]

Not really. Did it all the time.only a woman! why not straight up A1

[Linda]

To stop off for a bit of shopping on the way, of course ;)

[RoastLamb]

Scenic route, of course!!!

[Linda]

Thought it would be quiet on here tonight with everyone at DC, but there are a few here. I'm having a glass of Pinot Grigio in solidarity with them - that was the tipple of choice in Bolton.

[RoastLamb]

When are you off to Slovakia???

[Linda]

Very early Sunday morning.

[RoastLamb]

Exciting. At least Europe has loads of snow. Unlike us. Bet it's gorgeous there.

[Linda]

I just hope there's not too much snow! Apparently in some places in Europe they've had to close runs due to too much snow!!!!

[RoastLamb]

Really? Don't they groom the trails? Fresh snow is so fabulous to ski on.

[Linda]

I think it's due to danger of avalanches. Anyway, I'll only be on the green runs so hopefully no problems. Hope the dog sledding can go ahead (it was cancelled on my holiday in Norway due to dangerous ice :sad:)

[KnightOwl]

After an eventful journey (including naked hiker!) we arrived in Glasgow moments before the previously posted "incident" ( thanks Linda!) which cordoned of half of the city centre! Luckily we got a bus almost straight away, and weren't affected by any of the horrendous hold-ups I've been reading about.

Reached the hotel, and stopped long enough to check in and chuck our cases into the room, then high-tailed it over to the Arena as fast as we could. Got there moments before Dan Evans won the second set - great match from him, though we we told we'd missed the best :grrr:

James Ward's match was less inspiring - he did manage to win the 2nd set to level the match, but didn't really show up much in the 3rd. He came back well in the 4th, getting to 4-1, but then seemed to go walkabout long enough to Let Klizan break back, and though it got to a tie-break, he never looked like he was going to win that.

For those of us with tickets for Sunday, I guess it's good news in a way, as there will still be something to play for. Doubles should be very interesting tomorrow!

Knackered now - night all!

[JAMES4578]

After an eventful journey (including naked hiker!) we arrived in Glasgow moments before the previously posted "incident" ( thanks Linda!) which cordoned of half of the city centre! Luckily we got a bus almost straight away, and weren't affected by any of the horrendous hold-ups I've been reading about.

Reached the hotel, and stopped long enough to check in and chuck our cases into the room, then high-tailed it over to the Arena as we could. Got there moments before Dan Evans won the second set - great match from him, though we we told we'd missed the best :grrr:

James Ward's match was less inspiring - he did manage to win the 2nd set to level the match, but didn't really show up much in the 3rd. He came back well in the 4th, getting to 4-1, but then seemed to go walkabout long enough to Let Klizan break back, and though it got to a tie-break, he never looked like he was going to win that.

For those of us with tickets for Sunday, I guess it's good news in a way, as there will still be something to play for. Doubles should be very interesting tomorrow!


Knackered now - night all!

Pity you missed the start, but at least you got there in the end! I was expecting a level first day really but after Evo's fabulous performance hopes were really up that we could possibly dominate the tie. However despite some bright moments and some gutsy play it just weasn't Ward's day and he couldn't maintain the consistency required. The doubles can often be crucial, so, let's hope Cross can at least put us in the driving seat! Likely to be a tough battle though!

[KnightOwl]

Yeah, it could be tough, but I reckon we've got the edge - darn, did I just jinx it??

I did wave at you today, James, but I don't think you saw me :) Say hello tomorrow!

[xenon21]

Amongst the Day 1 LTA photos (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Davis-Cup/Photos/MediaVault/Tournaments/Davis-Cup/2012/GB_v_SVK/Fri_10th_Day_One/00000138672391_10%20%284%29.jpg#) is a picture of some of the Team Murray fans :)

[hfwardhouse]

Just getting ready to head south :excited:

[patmoren]

Very late when we got back last night. After the match several of us went for a meal at Bella Italia. Enjoyed most of the tennis, Dan was amazing, very different from the last time I saw him play against Poland. James seemed to have lost the spark, very flat, serve not up to scratch never able to finish the crucial parts of the match but he did have lots of chances. Hope he is a bit more fired uo on Sunday. The dubs should be very competitive today but my money is on Colin and Ross who took a set off the Bryans a short while ago!

[Hawkeye]

Day 2 debrief well underway in The Lord of the Isles.

[patmoren]

I left them to it! Fanatstic afernoons tennis. Colin and Rosco played a very good doubles match, slight wobble in he third but they haven't had much experience of 5 set matches but came back so well in the fourth and they deserve a lot of credit for their intensity today. Amazing atmosphere in the arena, you would have thought Andy was there! Just one more match required. Roll on tomorrow.

[hfwardhouse]

Brilliant day - fabulous match - Ross and Colin were brilliant - yes the 3rd set was a bit hairy but once Ross held serve in the first game of the fourth the result was never in doubt :)

Great to see everyone too - loads of laughs and great to catch up!

[Caro]

Great to see you Jane! Shame it was just the one day. Still in the bar!! I am drinking water now though after plenty of wine earlier and looking forward to some more exciting tennis tomorrow - go GB!!!

[Passionanda]

What a wonderful weekend!! What a GREAT result!
Thanks to all for making me feel so welcome on my 'debut'!! Can't believe how lucky I was to witness a 'star' in the making......goes by the name of Dan Evans!! Was he Andy Murray in disguise????
Hope all the travellers get home safely!!
Till next time!:thanks:

[hfwardhouse]

Glad you had a great time Passionanda - was lovely to meet you!!!! Sorry I was only there for the one day and absolutely devastated I won't make the April tie due to lambing commitments .... :angry:

Hope the party was a goodun tonight .... :)

[patmoren]

Fabulous day, most of the arena was willing Dan throuigh the final three sets, amazing atmosphere and the man came good. Another successful DC weekeend, it is becoming a habit, must be careful!!! Can't make the Easter tie family coming, silly weekeend to pick really but there you go. Back to Bucks tomorow then Cornwall on Tuesday.

[Hawkeye]

Just home, tired but happy!

[KnightOwl]

Glad you're safely home, Ronnie - brilliant weekend!!

[patmoren]

All packed and ready to head south, just waiting for my lift.

[Sallydaisy]

Wonderful weekend of tennis; just off down south now ...
Safe journey home everyone.
Catch y'all later!
:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Thanks for arranging everything again sally! It certainly was a fabulous tie and all the better with another win!

[Cathy66]

Back home. had a great time. Looking forward to next tie. Already booked accommodation. Awkward weekend for many but hope it still gets a good turn out. My daughter really enjoyed her DC experience. Atmosphere was electric particularly yesterday. thanks everyone and especially Sally for all the work arranging things. Nicky it was lovely to meet you and hope you can make the next tie.xxx :)

[lankster2003]

It wasn't a bad weekend all in all, was it? Great stuff from everyone, both the crowd and all the players. Think I might need to time my chants better from now on though ;)

[-J-]

It wasn't a bad weekend all in all, was it? Great stuff from everyone, both the crowd and all the players. Think I might need to time my chants better from now on though ;)what you do wrong ?

[supergran]

Home after a simply wonderful weekend with other fans who have become friends. Dan Evans was just wonderful and we cheered him to the rafters. Can't wait for Easter!

[Hawkeye]

what you do wrong ?Killie fan scared in big crowd shocker.

[-J-]

:rolling:

[lankster2003]

Killie fan scared in big crowd shocker.

Just because your team won 5-1 at the weekend :fingersear:

[lankster2003]

what you do wrong ?

I rather jumped the gun with a few of my chants :oops:

[-J-]

Just because your team won 5-1 at the weekend :fingersear:Easter weekend, big weekend all round tennis & football

[Jennan]

Glad you got home safely supergran and you enjoyed the weekend. Nice to have met you on Friday, if only for a moment.
Was sorry I could only be at Braehead on the Friday.

[jeannie13]

Arrived home late afternoon after having a super weekend seeing some great tennis, particularly Dan Evans& the doubles players. It was a delight meeting up again with my old DC friends & meeting some new ones. I've already booked a room at the Travelodge for the April match. The apres tennis was good-not that I drank very much_super G will confirm that!!

[KnightOwl]

It wasn't a bad weekend all in all, was it? Great stuff from everyone, both the crowd and all the players. Think I might need to time my chants better from now on though ;)

:lol:

[lankster2003]

Easter weekend, big weekend all round tennis & football

Top 6 fight (we've got the team in green :doh:) and a wee weekend at Braehead. BOOM!!!!

[-J-]

Top 6 fight (we've got the team in green :doh:) and a wee weekend at Braehead. BOOM!!!!im tempted to do both

[KnightOwl]

Dave & I are home after a brilliant weekend - it was lovely to see everyone again and the tennis was fabulous - thoroughly enjoyed it, especially Dan's match on Sunday - simply wow!!

Completely cream-crackered now though - going to have to break a night owl rule and go to bed before midnight :yikes:

[supergran]

Dave & I are home after a brilliant weekend - it was lovely to see everyone again and the tennis was fabulous - thoroughly enjoyed it, especially Dan's match on Sunday - simply wow!!

Completely cream-crackered now though - going to have to break a night owl rule and go to bed before midnight :yikes:It was lovely to see you both....it always is. What a fantastic weekend we had. Goodnight. x

[supergran]

Arrived home late afternoon after having a super weekend seeing some great tennis, particularly Dan Evans& the doubles players. It was a delight meeting up again with my old DC friends & meeting some new ones. I've already booked a room at the Travelodge for the April match. The apres tennis was good-not that I drank very much_super G will confirm that!!My lips are sealed. What happens in Braehead stays in Braehead.....you old soak. x

[lankster2003]

im tempted to do both

Really don't want to miss Colin and Ross though. See if we have a chance of top 6 then take it from there

[Caro]

I am back at work ... with no voice!! Not easy in my job! But hey, what an absolutely awesome weekend!! i have been going to DC since 1999 and this last tie will take some beating. Seen plenty of 5th rubbers, but never seen us win one (I don't think ... Steven will be able to correct me there if I'm wrong)

Dan was simply fantastic wasn't he?! Proud to have a midlander coming up the hero! He was on our flight home and when we collected our bags, Gill had the opportunity to say congratulations (I was in the loo! Gutted I missed him). She asked if they partied on Sunday night and he said they didn't ... not sure we believed him!! He looked shattered poor lamb.

Sincerely hope me and Gill will be there in April. No Edna SG? Shame, she was great fun ... no match for you in the bar though!!

[pabbers]

Fantastic weekend - thanks for all the hard work Sally! I can safely say that, for me, it's the best tie I've been to. Brings a lump to my throat every time I think about Dan and his amazing wins and how he was lauded at the end! Back to earth with a bump today. Also, won 't be able to go at Easter :grrr: Goodness knows when I'll meet up with you all again :crying:

[supergran]

I am back at work ... with no voice!! Not easy in my job! But hey, what an absolutely awesome weekend!! i have been going to DC since 1999 and this last tie will take some beating. Seen plenty of 5th rubbers, but never seen us win one (I don't think ... Steven will be able to correct me there if I'm wrong)

Dan was simply fantastic wasn't he?! Proud to have a midlander coming up the hero! He was on our flight home and when we collected our bags, Gill had the opportunity to say congratulations (I was in the loo! Gutted I missed him). She asked if they partied on Sunday night and he said they didn't ... not sure we believed him!! He looked shattered poor lamb.

Sincerely hope me and Gill will be there in April. No Edna SG? Shame, she was great fun ... no match for you in the bar though!!Cheers...Again it's Ethel!!:laugh:

[Caro]

Cheers...Again it's Ethel!!:laugh:

Of course it's Ethel .... Mush brain!! I need more sleep - stupid work!!

[Caro]

Fantastic weekend - thanks for all the hard work Sally! I can safely say that, for me, it's the best tie I've been to. Brings a lump to my throat every time I think about Dan and his amazing wins and how he was lauded at the end! Back to earth with a bump today. Also, won 't be able to go at Easter :grrr: Goodness knows when I'll meet up with you all again :crying:

Shame you can't make it Pabbers. There will be plenty more times ....

[JAMES4578]

Pity about that Pat, but sure you'll make it again!