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

[Sallydaisy]

Hi All

The next DC tie will again be held at Braehead Arena in Glasgow.

A great chance to see Andy and the lads play again in the UK and hopefully go one step further to reaching the World Group in Davis Cup.

We don't yet have all the details but it's likely to be a repeat of arrangements for last time and I'll confirm as soon as possible.

So, approx £45 for a group booking 3day ticket with daily starting times possibly:-
Friday 3pm
Saturday 2pm
Sunday 1pm.

Please advise a.s.a.p. if you are interested in joining us in a block booking.

For now I'm only going to reserve 33 seats which is about the same as last time but I'm already aware of a few people who cannot come in February.

Thanks
:thumbup:

NAMES
James4578
Lankster
Lizcurran
Michelle
Cathy66 x 3
Elizabeth x 3
Lizzim x 2
Jeannie13
Davech & Knightowl
Supergran x 2
Sallydaisy
Patmoren
Kels
Caro & Gill
Jaysee
Passionanda
Pabbers
Steven
Tinawatt + 1 child ticket
Gemmahahaha
FoxyFi

Hfwardhouse + 2 (Sat only)

Hawkeye (Sat/Sun only)
Joyce x 2 (Sat/Sun only)

Isla (Friday only)
Ian +1 (Sunday only)
FoxyFi (sunday only 1)

30 x 3-day
1 x Friday only
3 x Sat/Sun only
2 x Sat only
3 x Sunday only
31-35-36

[supergran]

Thanks Sally, I'm in. There may be two us. Waiting for confirmation from son's m-i-l.

[JAMES4578]

I'll be coming again for all 3 days, thanks!

[patmoren]

No way I will be able to get to Scotland in Feb, would have trouble getting to the airport if weather the same as the last three years.

[Hawkeye]

I'll be coming, but probably only for the Saturday and Sunday.

[_Michelle_x_x]

Hi sally can you book me, Chris and Liz in for the 3 days? thanks.

[Cathy66]

Hi Sally 2 tickets for all 3 days please Sally may need a 3rd will let you know, Thanks for doing this yet again.:thumbup::)

[VamosVixs]

Ideal time and location as I am off work Friday and Monday. Sally, Will think about it and get back to you. I'm determined to see Andy play!! :thumbup:

[Elizabeth]

Hi Sally, could I please have 3 tickets for 3 days. Many thanks once again.

[Cathy66]

Hi Sally 2 tickets for all 3 days please Sally may need a 3rd will let you know, Thanks for doing this yet again.:thumbup::)
Sally it will be 3 tickets for all 3 days please.. Many thanks.

[JAMES4578]

No way I will be able to get to Scotland in Feb, would have trouble getting to the airport if weather the same as the last three years.

Pity about that Pat, realise it may be problematic. I hope all those who can't make it this time will be able to join us again in the near future.

[Lizzim]

Hoping to be able to get to this one, not sure yet though. Just in case people are booking the travelodge it appears if you can book now you could get the saver rates in the sale BUT you can only book one night at a time so could have to check out each day. Having said that I just checked prices and for 3 nights (arrive Thursday night) booking separately costs £68 compared with £126!

Edit: Going to gamble that I can get time off work so have booked hotel, can you add Rob and I to the block booking list please, all 3 days :)

[Joyce]

Hi Sally
Def 2 tkts for Sat/ Sun. Poss 3. Will let u know asap.
Thanks

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks all.

Joyce, I got your text but was in a client meeting so couldn't answer you!
:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Travelodge is currently £29 per night for a double or family room (non-refundable!) if you book now. That's pretty good value tbh.

[jeannie13]

Travelodge is currently £29 per night for a double or family room (non-refundable!) if you book now. That's pretty good value tbh.

Could you put me down for the 3 days please,Sally. I'll check with my sister Isla & let you know what she wants to do.:thanks:

[Hawkeye]

Travelodge is currently £29 per night for a double or family room (non-refundable!) if you book now. That's pretty good value tbh.Prices have gone up since I booked earlier...

[davech]

Can you add KnightOwl & me to the list for all 3 days, please, Sally? We don't want to miss out on another DC!

[Sallydaisy]

Prices have gone up since I booked earlier...

Yep. At 4pm today they still had the £29/night offer available.
Factor in an event at Braehead and now the only deal is £41/night.
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/grr.gif

[Lizzim]

Glad I booked my deal earlier then, even if I do have to check in and out each day! The lower the price the better!

[supergran]

Sally, it's definitely 2 for all three days.:thanks:

[Mandiemoo]

:sad: I'm not going to be able to make this one due to Mr Mandiemoo's work.

If anyone is thinking of going who hasn't been before, maybe worried about going alone, have a read of my blog from the tie in September - you will have a wonderful time!

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?289-Mandiemoo-at-the-Davis-Cup-vs-Hungary-in-Glasgow-16th-18th-September-2011

[Linda]

Braehead yet again? This is ridiculous, it's so unfair to those of us in the far south. :sad:

[-J-]

Braehead yet again? This is ridiculous, it's so unfair to those of us in the far south. :sad:tell that to ,people who have to travel to queens, Wimbledon, WTF from all over the country
thats just tennis,London also gets most internationals in footy, rugby etc. seems fair enough to give the DC a more central home

[supergran]

I have had such a nightmare trying to book Travelodge online. It is usually so simple but I kept being directed to pages I didn't want. Had to change password then it wasn't recognised!! Changed it again and same thing happened.:grrr::grrr: In the end booked by phone which cost me £1 extra.:lol:

[RoastLamb]

Plus Braehead seems to have been very lucky for the GB team.

[jeannie13]

I have had such a nightmare trying to book Travelodge online. It is usually so simple but I kept being directed to pages I didn't want. Had to change password then it wasn't recognised!! Changed it again and same thing happened.:grrr::grrr: In the end booked by phone which cost me £1 extra.:lol:[/I]

I had problems too. It took me ages. Had to change my password. Eventually I got through & managed to book successfully.:banghead: I think there was something wrong with the site.
I'm delighted that you will be there Maureen. Looking forward to having the odd drink with you:wino:

[supergran]

Looking forward to seeing you Jean. My son's mother-in-law will be with me. She has never seen a DC and has never asked about accompanying me. When I saw her at the Rugby League Grand Final I said to her if she would like to come with me she was welcome. She was so pleased.

[jeannie13]

Sally, my sister Isla would like to come ,but can only manage the Friday.as she is busy the rest of that weekend. She really enjoyed herself in September.:thumbup:

[Golden Lady]

I wish I could join you all but Mum in Law, who is our main babysitter will still be undergoing treatment for cancer in Feb. Hoping & praying that by May 2012 she will get all clear. That would be wonderful ! So maybe we could make next tie, as that would mean all is well again in our family, which would be a great relief! I would love to come along with my husband, he loved it at the World tour finals last year & I would love him to experience DC.

[Linda]

Ah well, add me to the list for all 3 days, please Sally.

Hope you can make it next time, GL.

[JAMES4578]

Pity youu can't make it GL, hope all goes well.

[supergran]

Sorry MandiMoo and Golden Lady won't be there.

[jaysee]

I think I might be able to make this one!:yahoo:Just checking with my niece whether I can tie it up with a visit to them - and also whether she and/or her partner might want to come to the tennis too. (Be just my luck if it's deep snow and I can't make it up North after all!)

[Caro]

Haven't been on the forum for ages - have had such a nightmare with the house!! (those at last DC may remember). It has all fallen through and we are gutted but have to pick yourself up and get on with things don't you?

Anyway will be good to have DC to look forward to and seeing everyone again and having a few :wino:.
Gill will be back with me again this time but sadly not Joyce as she has something on that weekend. So 2 x 3day tickets please Sally.

Hope the weather doesn't get in the way ......

[davech]

Sorry to hear you've had so much trouble with the house, Caro. :flowers: :hug:

Hopefully we'll have a whole pile of fun at DC to make up for it. :wino:

[Caro]

Thanks Dave. Yes, indeed. Are you two flying up again? May see you on the plane. I think we'll probably go up Friday morning if it's an afternoon start again like the last two times.

[jeannie13]

Haven't been on the forum for ages - have had such a nightmare with the house!! (those at last DC may remember). It has all fallen through and we are gutted but have to pick yourself up and get on with things don't you?

Anyway will be good to have DC to look forward to and seeing everyone again and having a few :wino:.
Gill will be back with me again this time but sadly not Joyce as she has something on that weekend. So 2 x 3day tickets please Sally.

Hope the weather doesn't get in the way ......

I'm so sorry that you have had such a nightmare with your house--that's very bad luck. :grouphug:

I look forward to meeting you again at Braehead.:shelebrate:

[supergran]

:hug:So sorry about the house. Looking forward to seeing you and Gill again!!:cheer:

[hfwardhouse]

Aw Caro :grouphug: so sorry to hear it's all fallen through with the house :sad:

Even sadder I won't be able to be at DC to help cheer you up :crying:

[VamosVixs]

You will have to count me out as I need to get christmas out of the way first. :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Haven't been on the forum for ages - have had such a nightmare with the house!! (those at last DC may remember). It has all fallen through and we are gutted but have to pick yourself up and get on with things don't you?

Anyway will be good to have DC to look forward to and seeing everyone again and having a few :wino:.
Gill will be back with me again this time but sadly not Joyce as she has something on that weekend. So 2 x 3day tickets please Sally.


Hope the weather doesn't get in the way ......



A pity you've had so much hassle Caro, but great you can make it to DC along with Gill!

[Linda]

Caro, so sorry to hear about your house move falling through :grouphug: Looking forward to seeing you and Gill again in February! :)

[Cathy66]

Sorry to hear your move fell through Caro. It happened to me years ago with a property and It was a really stressful time. Somebody told me at the time that it mustn't of been the house for me and that there would be something better. At the time I didn't think so but they were absolutely right.Am sure the same will happen for you.

[Cathy66]

So looking forward to seeing everyone again. Glad you are going Jeannie and your sister Isla. Will be lovely to see you again.I'm bringing my daughter this time ,who will be 21 later that week. I'm sure she will enjoy the shopping centre as well as the tennis.:help:

[jeannie13]

So looking forward to seeing everyone again. Glad you are going Jeannie and your sister Isla. Will be lovely to see you again.I'm bringing my daughter this time ,who will be 21 later that week. I'm sure she will enjoy the shopping centre as well as the tennis.:help:

It'll be great to meet up with everyone again. Looking forward to meeting up with you again. I'm sure your daughter will love it,Cathy. How is your Mum keeping,by the way? Hope the weather will be OK:mexican::cold:

[Caro]

:grouphug: Thank you everyone for your lovely comments about my house move ... or lack of. Will be putting it back on the market around the time of the DC I think.

Won't be the same at DC without you Jane! But so glad all of you others will be there and looking forward to it already.

[Niknak's Mum]

Hi all :wave:

haven't been on here yet as life has been very busy with sadly clearing not one but two family homes, which seems to be taking up the whole year! I can't believe it's Braehead AGAIN, and will have to have a think as to whether we can make the trip. I know Kate will come if I do, but Friday is a problem with school for Nick and it seems silly not to come for all three days when it is so far. Well, I'll stop rambling and will let you know Sally as soon as I make a decision (if I'm not too late already?!)

[Niknak's Mum]

P.S Good news is DC weekend is beginning of half term so I wouldn't have to feel guilty about Niknak being shattered for school on Monday ..... mmmm me thinks we may be able to come! :cheer:

[davech]

Thanks Dave. Yes, indeed. Are you two flying up again? May see you on the plane. I think we'll probably go up Friday morning if it's an afternoon start again like the last two times.

Yeah, we'll probably fly. We haven't done much planning yet as things are a little up in the air at the moment. Hopefully we'll make it, though.

[jaysee]

I think I might be able to make this one!:yahoo:Just checking with my niece whether I can tie it up with a visit to them - and also whether she and/or her partner might want to come to the tennis too. (Be just my luck if it's deep snow and I can't make it up North after all!)

Yes, I'm on! One ticket for all three days please. (My neice doesn't know if she'd be able to join us yet, but I told her a spare ticket might become available for Sat and/or Sun!)


Hi all :wave:

haven't been on here yet as life has been very busy with sadly clearing not one but two family homes, which seems to be taking up the whole year! I can't believe it's Braehead AGAIN, and will have to have a think as to whether we can make the trip. I know Kate will come if I do, but Friday is a problem with school for Nick and it seems silly not to come for all three days when it is so far. Well, I'll stop rambling and will let you know Sally as soon as I make a decision (if I'm not too late already?!)

:hug:Sorry to hear that - I know exactly how you feel as it's taking months to clear my mum's house, which has been the family home for over 40 years - and my dad never threw ANYTHING away that "might come in useful". I can't imagine what it must be like to do two at once.

[Passionanda]

Thank You, Sallydaisy! This is my very FIRST post on the forum.....I heard about it from Caro, who I was SO lucky to sit beside (last minute ticket became available!) at the DC Sunday in September at Braehead. I would dearly LOVE to join the group again, in February, if you don't mind having a 'newbie' in your midst??!! If possible can you book me in for the three days?
Just heard that Andy has had to pull out of Basel with a leg injury....let's hope it's nothing serious, he has been on top form recently. Hopefully see you all in February...looking forward to it already!

[Linda]

Welcome to the forum, Passionanda! :welcome:

[MurrayAOne]

Hi Passionanda! Just to say hello and welcome to this lovely forum from a fairly newish member! Glad you had such a brilliant time at Braehead and hope you do again. I'm made up it's in Glasgow again even though I can't be there (sob!). Really sad for Andy today and Jamie also but they will be back and Andy will be fighting fit!!! Go Andyyyyy!!!!!!!!!

[MurrayAOne]

Thank you for the information on DC Sallydaisy it's much appreciated. Cannot make it unfortunately but I know it will be brilliant!!!

[Caro]

A very warm welcome to Passionanda! I hope you find the forum is as friendly and welcoming as I said in my 'sales pitch'!! Looking forward to meeting you again in Feb.

[Sallydaisy]

Welcome Passionanda!!!

I'll happily add you to the DC list; you might even find yourself seated next to Caro on one of the days.
We'll look after you. Erm, do you like wine?
:wino:

Jaysee - am so pleased you're joining us again!
:thumbup:

Clare - let me know when you can ref coming up.
:)

[JAMES4578]

Welcome here Passionanda!, sure you'll have a great time at DC!

[Passionanda]

Welcome Passionanda!!!

I'll happily add you to the DC list; you might even find yourself seated next to Caro on one of the days.
We'll look after you. Erm, do you like wine?
:wino:

Jaysee - am so pleased you're joining us again!
:thumbup:

Clare - let me know when you can ref coming up.
:)

Thanks for adding me to the list for Braehead tickets, Sallydaisy! And thanks to all for the warm welcome, I feel like I belong already!
In answer to your question....."do you like wine?"......it just happens to be my favourite tipple.....very dry, nicely chilled and LOTS of it! CHEERS!!

[Linda]

Thanks for adding me to the list for Braehead tickets, Sallydaisy! And thanks to all for the warm welcome, I feel like I belong already!
In answer to your question....."do you like wine?"......it just happens to be my favourite tipple.....very dry, nicely chilled and LOTS of it! CHEERS!!

Exactly how I like it! I can see we are going to get on well :big grin: :wino:

[MurrayAOne]

Me too! Cheers!

[_Michelle_x_x]

hi sally! would it be possible to add one more to the list! so: me, Liz, Chris and also one more, a newbie Nick! so 4 in total! thanks!

[Sallydaisy]

Yes of course! Also, please tell Lankster I left my mobile at a friends house and only got it back about an hour ago. I've got his text message and I'll reply in the morning. But if you speak to him before me can you say you're all booked to come!
:thumbup:

[pabbers]

Will speak to Mr P this weekend - we're in Portugal the previous weekend, so may be too much for me to come to this as well.

[pabbers]

Count me in for all 3 days!

[Linda]

Hooray! :cheer: :cheer: See you there! :big grin:

[Lizzim]

Count me in for all 3 days!
Yay! Pabbers is coming :)

[hfwardhouse]

:crying:

[Linda]

Awww we'll all miss you, Jane :crying:

[Joyce]

Yes - will miss u Jane!

[-J-]

you must get a better sight http://planetsmilies.net/violent-smiley-1361.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[hfwardhouse]

:crying: :crying: :fingersear:

[Lizzim]

Jane,

Can you not work some magic on MrHFW?

Rob is letting me go again (and taking me to Disney in January!) so you should tell MrHFW that he is the odd one out :)

[hfwardhouse]

As he feels he's always the odd one out (major inferiority complex :rolleyes: - ok he's awfully shy :sofa:) it won't work .... and anyway, persuading him to go isn't going to magically make money appear in our bank account - unfortunately!!! :(

[Lizzim]

:( Who needs money! We'll miss you :(

[AllyB]

As he feels he's always the odd one out (major inferiority complex :rolleyes: - ok he's awfully shy :sofa:) it won't work .... and anyway, persuading him to go isn't going to magically make money appear in our bank account - unfortunately!!! :(

sell a couple of lambs? ;)

[Sallydaisy]

sell a couple of lambs? ;)
erm, and how about you coming along then Allyb?
:whistle:

[hfwardhouse]

:( Who needs money! We'll miss you :(

Me .... part time work doesn't pay that well and farming's a total waste of time on the income front ..... and the savings account is quite depleted and may be needed for Christmas so unless my ticket is a decent win tonight .... do we have a crossing fingers smiley?!


sell a couple of lambs? ;)

Sadly that won't go into my bank account .... and it's the time of year where we're doing the balancing act - cheque book can only be used if paying in book has been used the week before (now that it takes almost a week to clear a cheque :grrr:)

Roll on 1st December ;)

[AllyB]

erm, and how about you coming along then Allyb?
:whistle:

They keep picking the wrong weekends! Off to Belfast for a weekend of food, drink and reminiscing with our best man (flights booked in August). Besides Mr HFW and I would bore everyone rigid talking about farming - its what we do ;)

[VamosVixs]

If I win the lotto before then, I will take you Jane. :thumbup:

[Lizzim]

erm, and how about you coming along then Allyb?
:whistle:

I was just thinking the same thing - are you going to join us Allyb?

[AllyB]

Roll on 1st December ;)
:rolling:

[hfwardhouse]

They keep picking the wrong weekends! Off to Belfast for a weekend of food, drink and reminiscing with our best man (flights booked in August). Besides Mr HFW and I would bore everyone rigid talking about farming - its what we do ;)

He'd love that - he'd feel right at home then .... ;)


If I win the lotto before then, I will take you Jane. :thumbup:

:thanks: :grouphug: :flowers:

[AllyB]

I was just thinking the same thing - are you going to join us Allyb?

Sorry Lizzim, you'll just have to make do with Rob!

[Lizzim]

Sorry Lizzim, you'll just have to make do with Rob!

Well that's ok, except I'll probably have to share him for photography purposes!

[JAMES4578]

Good you can make Pabbers! Pity it doesn't look likely Jane!

[xenon21]

I wish I could come :(

[Genbrit]

I wish I could come :(

Me too!!! :sad:

[Steven]

A ticket for all 3 days please.

If I'm too late (I forgot to check for a thread after the date was announced - doh!), please let me know and I'll book tickets myself.

[Sallydaisy]

Added Pabbers and Steven to the list in the first post .....

[Linda]

Awww, sorry you can't come, Xe and Genbrit! :grouphug:

[pabbers]

Awww sorry for those that can't come. Jane - you work part-time - get out and earn yourself the extra dosh during the Xmas rush!! M&S may be glad of you - if you think you could get out of the door without having already spent what you earned! ;) Seriously though :grouphug: we'll miss you :sad:

[supergran]

Well that's ok, except I'll probably have to share him for photography purposes! I think you will!!!;)

[Speedy Hawk]

Awww too far away for me. Hope next time.

[hfwardhouse]

Awww sorry for those that can't come. Jane - you work part-time - get out and earn yourself the extra dosh during the Xmas rush!! M&S may be glad of you - if you think you could get out of the door without having already spent what you earned! ;) Seriously though :grouphug: we'll miss you :sad:

But I have just taken on a second job .... and I don't have enough hours in the day ... and M&S is 40 miles away so by the time I get there I'll have spent what I'd have earned on fuel :crying:

And I didn't win the lottery again this week :crying:

[supergran]

Never mind Jane....though I will miss you and Esther.:hug:

[pabbers]

But I have just taken on a second job .... and I don't have enough hours in the day ... and M&S is 40 miles away so by the time I get there I'll have spent what I'd have earned on fuel :crying:

And I didn't win the lottery again this week :crying:

:crying: :grouphug: How inconsiderate of M&S is that?

[Lizzim]

I think you will!!!;)

Hmm, why am I not surprised ;)

[hfwardhouse]

:crying: :grouphug: How inconsiderate of M&S is that?

I know - there is one closer but it's only a small food shop and they don't take on folk ... and anyway, there aren't nearly enough hours in my week to take on a 3rd job .... not to mention the unpaid two other jobs I do .... farm accounts and church treasurer .... (I'm not counting the domestic goddess tasks in my week cos I try to avoid the majority of those :halo: :laugh:)

[patmoren]

I know - there is one closer but it's only a small food shop and they don't take on folk ... and anyway, there aren't nearly enough hours in my week to take on a 3rd job .... not to mention the unpaid two other jobs I do .... farm accounts and church treasurer .... (I'm not counting the domestic goddess tasks in my week cos I try to avoid the majority of those :halo: :laugh:)
Such a stressful life you have Jane!!!!;)

[hfwardhouse]

Such a stressful life you have Jane!!!!;)

I know :shocked: ;)

[supergran]

You are an example to us all Jane. No wonder you are so slim!!!!;)

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling:

[Joyce]

Hi folks
Have booked the travel-lodge at Bhead for the Sat & Sun nights. Jane (Tain) is staying there too on the Sat night, but is leaving on the Sun.
Hope I'll have some company on the Sun night??

[jeannie13]

Hi folks
Have booked the travel-lodge at Bhead for the Sat & Sun nights. Jane (Tain) is staying there too on the Sat night, but is leaving on the Sun.
Hope I'll have some company on the Sun night??

I'll be there on the Sunday night,Joyce. In Sept. there was around 6 or 7 of us still there on the Sunday night, so don't worry--you'll be OK. :wino:

[Linda]

That reminds me - I haven't booked hotel or flights yet. Must get round to doing it.

[Joyce]

Thanx Jeannie. - That's just Gr8!!:)

[supergran]

Hi folks
Have booked the travel-lodge at Bhead for the Sat & Sun nights. Jane (Tain) is staying there too on the Sat night, but is leaving on the Sun.
Hope I'll have some company on the Sun night??I'll be there on Sunday night also. So we can probably eat together somewhere. Last time there were about 5 of us left on Sunday evening.

[Joyce]

I'll be there on Sunday night also. So we can probably eat together somewhere. Last time there were about 5 of us left on Sunday evening.

Will look forward to that!!
Thanks SG!

[lankster2003]

I've just booked into the Campanile hotel for Friday and Saturday night :)

[Sallydaisy]

I've just booked into the Campanile hotel for Friday and Saturday night :)
Uh huh. And there's a reason for you not joining the rest of the mad crew at the Travelodge?
:grrr:

[lankster2003]

Uh huh. And there's a reason for you not joining the rest of the mad crew at the Travelodge?
:grrr:

As I detest the Travelodge. There will still be plenty of time for a drink or 15 though :big grin:

[Linda]

I'm really sorry but I can't come after all. Will send a PM to Sally.

[pabbers]

i'm really sorry but i can't come after all. Will send a pm to sally.

noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[Linda]

Sorry. I've PM'd Sally. The reason is that I'll be going on holiday on the Sunday - my flight leaves early Sunday morning. At least I'll be able to watch Friday and Saturday on TV/internet, so hopefully we'll have won by then! I've been wanting to go on this particular winter sports holiday for a while and there are only a few departures - it's not a holiday that happens every week - and of those few, that was the only week that fitted in with work.

[pabbers]

Sorry. I've PM'd Sally. The reason is that I'll be going on holiday on the Sunday - my flight leaves early Sunday morning. At least I'll be able to watch Friday and Saturday on TV/internet, so hopefully we'll have won by then! I've been wanting to go on this particular winter sports holiday for a while and there are only a few departures - it's not a holiday that happens every week - and of those few, that was the only week that fitted in with work.

Ah well - I'll let you off then and ENJOY!! Is it skiing - never tried that myself - would be guaranteed to break something! Mind you I could probably cope with just the apres ski. Oops - off topic :getcoat:

[Linda]

It's a general taster of winter sports - skiing (both downhill, which I've done before, and cross country), snowboarding, snowshoeing and dogsledding. Of course I was supposed to do dogsledding on the Hurtigruten cruise but it was cancelled due to bad weather, so I hope I'll be able to do it this time! I'm not too keen on the sound of snowshoeing - like a long walk with two tennis racquets stuck to your feet! But no doubt it will burn a few calories so it's all good.

[VamosVixs]

There you go, tennis related! :rolling:

[Linda]

Well, I'm never off topic, of course! :rolling:

[jeannie13]

Sounds like a lot of fun Linda--I'm sure you'll have a great time. I'm sure you will be very skilled at the apres ski !!:wino:

[Linda]

Thanks Jeannie - haha I'd better not indulge to much in the apres ski :wino: or I might sprain an ankle the next day on the slopes!

[RoastLamb]

It's a general taster of winter sports - skiing (both downhill, which I've done before, and cross country), snowboarding, snowshoeing and dogsledding. Of course I was supposed to do dogsledding on the Hurtigruten cruise but it was cancelled due to bad weather, so I hope I'll be able to do it this time! I'm not too keen on the sound of snowshoeing - like a long walk with two tennis racquets stuck to your feet! But no doubt it will burn a few calories so it's all good.

We go on a skiing holiday every March break. I've also tried snowshoeing when I was at the winter Olympics. Snowboarding is really hard I believe. Dogsledding sounds AWESOME! I'm sure you'll enjoy all of them. Where are you going?

[jeannie13]

Thanks Jeannie - haha I'd better not indulge to much in the apres ski :wino: or I might sprain an ankle the next day on the slopes!

They say that you are more relaxed with a dram or two inside you & therefore less likely to have an accident--unless you are driving of course! :shelebrate::stretcher:

[tinawatt]

hi sally

Your such a star for organising all this for us.
could you please add me to the list, id like 1 adult and 1 child ticket for all three days. looking forward to it as always.

Thank you, Tina x

[supergran]

hi sally

Your such a star for organising all this for us.
could you please add me to the list, id like 1 adult and 1 child ticket for all three days. looking forward to it as always.

Thank you, Tina x Looking forward to seeing you again Tina.

[Caro]

No Jane and now no Linda!! That is too bad - it won't be the same without you both :grouphug:

Just hoping the weather doesn't get in the way of flights! Haven't booked hotel yet. Loved the company in TL last time but not so keen on TL itself. May stay in city centre again this time - need to discuss with Gill.

[Caro]

No Jane and now no Linda!! That is too bad - it won't be the same without you both

[Linda]

I'll miss everyone too. I've been to every home tie since Birmingham and this is the first one I'll miss. I'll have to make sure that I get to the next one.

[Sallydaisy]

No Jane and now no Linda!! That is too bad - it won't be the same without you both :grouphug:

Just hoping the weather doesn't get in the way of flights! Haven't booked hotel yet. Loved the company in TL last time but not so keen on TL itself. May stay in city centre again this time - need to discuss with Gill.

I'll be the only Rose and Crownie!!!
:crying:

Does that mean I get to drink their share of ...
:wino:

[Caro]

Oops, posted that twice - sorry! Don't know what happened there .....

[Linda]

I'll be the only Rose and Crownie!!!
:crying:

Does that mean I get to drink their share of ...
:wino:

If you do that you will be well and truly :shelebrate::ill::stretcher:

[AllyB]

No Jane and now no Linda!! That is too bad - it won't be the same without you both

You think you're sad? I heard that two of Glasgow's leading wine merchants have cut back on the staff Christmas bonuses as a result of this news.

[VamosVixs]

:lol:

[Hawkeye]

A certain abbey in Devon is in difficulties too!

[AllyB]

:rolling::rolling::rolling:

[hfwardhouse]

I have absolutely no idea what you're on about :halo: :halo:

[supergran]

Calumny and detraction Jane!!!!!!!!!! Whatever that means. I'm on your side. And quite honestly who wants to give bonuses to Wetherspoons? They simply do not appreciate our class and sophistication. Gentile tennis fans enjoying a quiet appreciation of fine wines....what is wrong with that?

[Linda]

If only Wetherspoons served fine wines :sad:

[hfwardhouse]

Their Pimms was rather nice though :red devil:

[greatunclebulgaria]

have a great time Linda

I'm still fighting with myself that driving from Newcastle to Glasgow in February isn't madness given the weather the last few years
we couldn't get out of here for two weeks from late December last year and then it was still bad well into the new year

[jeannie13]

have a great time Linda

I'm still fighting with myself that driving from Newcastle to Glasgow in February isn't madness given the weather the last few years
we couldn't get out of here for two weeks from late December last year and then it was still bad well into the new year

I think we're all keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will be reasonable--February can be very unpredictable.:cold:

[Linda]

Hope everyone manages to get there without being hampered by the weather!

[-J-]

you inferring Glaswegian wine merchants are out to make a fast buck

[jaysee]

have a great time Linda

I'm still fighting with myself that driving from Newcastle to Glasgow in February isn't madness given the weather the last few years
we couldn't get out of here for two weeks from late December last year and then it was still bad well into the new year

My aunt and my niece reckon I'm mad to plan to drive from Surrey to Scotland in February to visit them - and incidentally watch some tennis! Just hoping for a lack of snow!

[pabbers]

They say that you are more relaxed with a dram or two inside you & therefore less likely to have an accident--unless you are driving of course! :shelebrate::stretcher:

And well cushioned/bounceable with extra weight - so hang the diet! :lol:


I'll be the only Rose and Crownie!!!
:crying:

Does that mean I get to drink their share of ...
:wino:

Only if you fancy being bludgeoned to death by your roomie! :grrr: .......you can share it with moi instead :lol:

[tinawatt]

Ive not stayed with you in TL yet and still wont be this time - making a family weekend of it - i will be at the tennis, the rest will be having a family weekend in Glasgow!

[Niknak's Mum]

Jaysee - am so pleased you're joining us again!
:thumbup:

Clare - let me know when you can ref coming up.
:)

:( So sorry for taking so long to get back to you Sally, maybe you will have assumed by now that we won't be coming to Braehead in Feb, but I should have let you know by now. Life is just ridiculously busy and it is too difficult for me to get everyone organised to come so far for a couple of days.

:) Thanks Jaysee for your sympathetic words and apologies for taking so long to thank you .... the house clearing continues!

[patmoren]

I am now able to make it to Braehead.

[jeannie13]

I am now able to make it to Braehead.

That's great news.Pat. Looking forward to seeing you there again.:clap: :wino:

[pabbers]

It'll be lovely to see you Pat.

[supergran]

I am now able to make it to Braehead. Am so pleased that you will be there. Looking forward to seeing you.:thumbup:

[hfwardhouse]

That's great news Pat .... you might even see me there ..... ;)

[Lizzim]

I am now able to make it to Braehead.

That's great Pat, will look forward to seeing you there :)

[davech]

I am now able to make it to Braehead.

Yay! :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Glad you can make it Pat!

[Joyce]

That's great, Pat!!

[Joyce]

That's great news Pat .... you might even see me there ..... ;)
Hope so!! J x

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all, I'm after your money ...
I'll PM or email everyone who has their names down to come to DC and advise how to pay/how much to pay tomorrow.
Promise, rangers honour etc etc.

Been working so a bit shattered just now - headed to the sofa.
;)

[Sallydaisy]

Emails have been sent to everyone going to Davis Cup in February requesting payment.

For my records it is much better to use that email address for correspondence as I then have a record I can print if needed. So, please don't PM about DC but email me with any queries to andymurrayfanforum@hotmail.com

:thumbup:

[lankster2003]

Not sure if I'll be at the doubles on the Saturday as Kilmarnock playing at home so might go to the game.

[AllyB]

I wouldn't bother Chris, Killie will probably lose

[lankster2003]

I wouldn't bother Chris, Killie will probably lose

Should of guessed you would come up with this comment :surprised:

[AllyB]

Hearts will probably have a new manager by then (Wee Robbo back from East Fife) and Killie will be on a downer after losing 3-0 in the Cup Semi

[lankster2003]

Hearts will probably have a new manager by then (Wee Robbo back from East Fife) and Killie will be on a downer after losing 3-0 in the Cup Semi

My, my the fighting talk has well and truly begun :). I don't see Sergio leaving Hearts any time soon but we will see

[-J-]

winner might snatch a top six berth

[lankster2003]

winner might snatch a top six berth

No, Ayr are in the 1st division :rolling:.

A long way to go then, I'll be happy with where we are just now.

[Caro]

That's great news Pat .... you might even see me there ..... ;)

You might be coming Jane?? That would be great news! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

Looking forward to seeing you again as well Pat

[hfwardhouse]

You might be coming Jane?? That would be great news! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

Looking forward to seeing you again as well Pat

Shhhh Minnie doesn't know ;) we'll be there for the dubs only .... but better than nought!

[Joyce]

Shhhh Minnie doesn't know ;) we'll be there for the dubs only .... but better than nought!
That's gr8, Jane. Look fwd to seeing u & E - & Tina too if she's coming with u.
R u staying over - or just down for the day?
Joyce x

[Joyce]

Posted cheque to pay for tkts to Sally today. -Thanx Sally.
Getting excited now!!

[JAMES4578]

Good you can at least make it for a short visit Jane!

[lankster2003]

Shhhh Minnie doesn't know ;) we'll be there for the dubs only .... but better than nought!

Not sure about going to the football now on Saturday - now I'm definitely going :thumbup:

[pabbers]

Envelope with cheque for tix in has disappeared from kitchen worktop whilst I was away over the weekend......so hoping that's 'cos Mr P remembered to post it to Sally!

[hfwardhouse]

That's gr8, Jane. Look fwd to seeing u & E - & Tina too if she's coming with u.
R u staying over - or just down for the day?
Joyce x

Won't be staying over at travelodge - not sure what we're doing as we usually have a family weekend away as it's half term. Will very much depend on finances and the weather. Tina's not coming.


Not sure about going to the football now on Saturday - now I'm definitely going :thumbup:

:p

[Sallydaisy]

Not sure about going to the football now on Saturday - now I'm definitely going :thumbup:
:confused:
It's all scottish to me ...

[hfwardhouse]

He's being mean ..... if I'm gonna be at the tennis then he's going to the footie :crying:

[Elizabeth]

Instructed bank transfer today and e-mail sent. Many thanks Sally.

[lankster2003]

He's being mean ..... if I'm gonna be at the tennis then he's going to the footie :crying:

It's great to have my mind made up for me :laugh:

[supergran]

Good you can at least make it for a short visit Jane! It will be a short and slim visit won't it......talking about Jane here.:laugh:

[Linda]

Very good, SG!

[hfwardhouse]

It will be a short and slim visit won't it......talking about Jane here.:laugh:

:rolleyes: :rolling:


Very good, SG!

Oh please don't encourage her ;) :rolling:

[Cathy66]

Hope you got my payment Sally. It was sent last Monday 6th for £137.00.

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks Cathy. I got your email so I'm sure it's all fine. I'm very busy tomorrow but shall be banking cheques on Thursday and getting a statement with all other payments on.
:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks all of you for your payments. The cheque has gone off to Braehead and we're all booked.

Just 7 and a half weeks to go before the AMFF'ers are back cheering on the DC squad!!!

:dance:

[hfwardhouse]

:dance: :dance: :dance:

[supergran]

:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[lankster2003]

Let the havoc begin.....

[pabbers]

Crumbs only 7 and a half weeks and there's the OZ open in between :shocked:

[supergran]

I will need botox and a complete overhaul by then!!:sleepy::surrender::facepalm:

[supergran]

My First Class seats on the train are booked!!!!

[lankster2003]

My First Class seats on the train are booked!!!!

Good stuff :cheer:

[supergran]

Better class of person in first class Chris!!!!:rolling:

[lankster2003]

Better class of person in first class Chris!!!!:rolling:

My sister got Venison Casserole and wine coming up on the train on Thursday!!!

[AllyB]

Better class of person in first class Chris!!!!:rolling:

Yes M'Lady!

[supergran]

Yes M'Lady!I've been tweeting PseudoFed too much!!!:rolling::rolling:

[supergran]

My sister got Venison Casserole and wine coming up on the train on Thursday!!!Sounds yummy!!

[Hawkeye]

Accommodation booked, train tickets bought, and that's my birthday weekend, so bring it on!

[hfwardhouse]

Oh goodie - we can have cake :) :party:

[AllyB]

Accommodation booked, train tickets bought, and that's my birthday weekend, so bring it on!

Do you get the return free after your birthday? Or is it when you book the tickets that matters?

[Hawkeye]

If only, my dad never stops rubbing it in about the free transport he's entitled to now...

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: :rolling:

[supergran]

If only, my dad never stops rubbing it in about the free transport he's entitled to now...I't's great. We can travel to Liverpool free on the train and at reduced fares anywhere as we have Senior Rail cards. Your dad has earned it....good luck to him!!

[Linda]

I keep thinking that it's only three and a bit years till I can get a bus pass - but they'll have probably abolished them by then :sad:

[patmoren]

Mine isn't valid in Scotland!!!

[Linda]

I think the bus passes here are only valid in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

[supergran]

No, our bus passes only valid in England. But you can travel anywhere in the country as long as you take local buses from town to town.

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all

I'll probably get the DC tickets end of this week and hope to send them out w/c 16th January or before. I have most folks addresses but will PM/email new peeps/others if I'm missing any.

Please be aware that those who've booked 3-day tickets are likely to be seated in different places in the block each day to make sure that you have chance to chat to different forum folk. I'm know who needs aisle and disabled seating already and one or two who've requested sitting by others and I'll do my best to accommodate them. Obviously if you're a pair or 3 you'll be kept together - unless I hear otherwise!!!

4 and a bit weeks to go .......
:thumbup:

[Cathy66]

Sally. You can keep hold of my tickets till I get there . Don't know if u still have my address. I'm travelling up on the Thursday night by train and am staying at travelodge. Really looking forward to it and so is my daughter. Can't wait to see everyone again.x

[supergran]

Can you please keep my tickets Sally and I will see you in the Travelodge on Thursday evening. Thanks.

[Sallydaisy]

Sally. You can keep hold of my tickets till I get there . Don't know if u still have my address. I'm travelling up on the Thursday night by train and am staying at travelodge. Really looking forward to it and so is my daughter. Can't wait to see everyone again.x


Can you please keep my tickets Sally and I will see you in the Travelodge on Thursday evening. Thanks.
Thanks both.
:thumbup:

[pabbers]

Same applies to me Sally - keep tix but I'd assumed you'd do that as me trusty roomie!

[hfwardhouse]

I on t'other hand need my tix posted this time please cos no idea when I'll get there .... knowing my luck we'll sprint on just as they finish the warm up!

[patmoren]

Keep mine too as I will see you on the Thursday.

[Sallydaisy]

All the above noted ...
:thanks:

[Caro]

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 ...

[Sallydaisy]

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 ...
Sure, will be posting out next week ......

I'm really sorry to hear about Gill but will wait to hear from you before doing anything about tickets ...
I don't have a 'wait' list as yet.

[Linda]

Hope Gill's other half will be OK! Starting to feel a bit left out now - though it's my own decision - couldn't get that same holiday any other week :sad: (Hope I don't also have an accident on the slopes! :sofa:)

[Passionanda]

Hi Sallydaisy! Can you post my tickets, please? I think you already have my address from the time I sent you the cheque?? REALLY looking forward to it........by the way, where can I get a Team Murray T-shirt??!!

[Sallydaisy]

Hi Sallydaisy! Can you post my tickets, please? I think you already have my address from the time I sent you the cheque?? REALLY looking forward to it........by the way, where can I get a Team Murray T-shirt??!!

Thanks Passionanda - and yes I've got the address.
Unfortunately there aren't any TM t's left for sale.
If you've got a blue top that'd be good!!

[JAMES4578]

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 ...

Sorry to hear that Caro. Hope Gill's other half is recovering now and will be allright!

[hfwardhouse]

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 ...

Yikes - hope he's going to be ok Caro - send our love to Gill :grouphug: :flowers:

[Caro]

Yikes - hope he's going to be ok Caro - send our love to Gill :grouphug: :flowers:

Thanks to everyone for the goodwill wishes for Gill. Her Steve is still in hospital in France - he is working hard in physio but it is a nasty fracture so will take time. They are just waiting to be allocated a flight to get him home and are both fed up of waiting, they are very eager to get back to the UK as you can imagine!

[hfwardhouse]

Poor Steve - and poor Gill - hope they get home soon!

[Linda]

Continued good wished for Steve :grouphug:

[Caro]

Good news for Gill and Steve! Air ambulance now booked for tomorrow ... poor Gill however has to drive their car home on her own which will take her 2 days!! At least they will now be home very soon. Hoping he will be taken to my hospital so he will have to put up with me visiting every day!

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks for the update Caro and hope Gill's hubby makes a good recovery from those horrendous injuries!
Send her my love and
:grouphug:

[supergran]

Thanks to everyone for the goodwill wishes for Gill. Her Steve is still in hospital in France - he is working hard in physio but it is a nasty fracture so will take time. They are just waiting to be allocated a flight to get him home and are both fed up of waiting, they are very eager to get back to the UK as you can imagine!Sorry, Didn't read this until now! Please give my belated love & best wishes to Gill and especially to Steve, Really sorry to hear about this. It must be worse when you're away from home. Hope everything goes well for return to UK.:grouphug::flowers:

[JAMES4578]

Hope it all works out for Steve and Gill Caro!

[Cathy66]

only just seen this about Gill's hubby. Glad he is on the mend and hope they both get back to the UK soon without any probs.:flowers::grouphug:

[hfwardhouse]

Oh poor Gill - what a long drive for her - I'm sure she'll get home safely - let he know we're all thinking about her :grouphug: :flowers:

[Caro]

I have passed on all the good wishes and Gill was very touched. They are both home safe, well Steve still in hospital but near home rather than France!!

Gill is still hoping to make DC which I must confess I thought would be out of the question but she was so looking forward to it and Steve is keen for her to go, so .... watch this space.

[hfwardhouse]

Glad to hear they're both back safe if not sound in Steve's case! Look forward to catching up at DC if she comes!

[KnightOwl]

That's great news Caro - I'm really pleased things are looking up :)

[supergran]

So pleased for them both. More best wishes for Steve's recovery and hope Gill can make DC!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all, a combination of too many late nights over the AO and some work to do mean I've not yet sent out the tickets. I'm knee deep in accounts prior to finalising my tax return by tomorrow (uh, yep, leaving it all a bit late...). So, the tix will be sent on Wed/Thursday latest ...
Apologies for the delay and thanks to those of you who've said you're happy to get them off me at Braehead.
:thumbup:

[davech]

Wish we could collect ours at Braehead, but we'll be arriving just before the first match on Friday, so we need ours to be posted.

[Linda]

I'm knee deep in accounts prior to finalising my tax return by tomorrow (uh, yep, leaving it all a bit late...)

I've just done mine this evening :shamed:

[Elizabeth]

Sally, I can collect my tickets at Braehead if that helps. I am sorry Andy will not be there but will support all the other players.

[Passionanda]

Been following the news of Gill and Steve.....never met them but really feel for them both! What a thing to happen.
So sorry we won't see Andy next week (I believe he's gutted because he really enjoys playing DC)
Still looking forward to Braehead and meeting up with you all.......and seeing you again, Caro!

[tinawatt]

Hi all, a combination of too many late nights over the AO and some work to do mean I've not yet sent out the tickets. I'm knee deep in accounts prior to finalising my tax return by tomorrow (uh, yep, leaving it all a bit late...). So, the tix will be sent on Wed/Thursday latest ...
Apologies for the delay and thanks to those of you who've said you're happy to get them off me at Braehead.
:thumbup:

i can easily pick mine up on the friday, should be there a wee while before it starts. please let me no if youve already posted them though. pity Andy wont be there - need to cheer just as loud for the rest of the team.

[Sallydaisy]

TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BOOKED TICKETS FOR DAVIS CUP AT BRAEHEAD

If anyone thinks they might not now come to DC please let me know by PM by 3pm Wed 1st Feb.
I am busy working and cannot guarantee to spot any notes left in this thread.
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As you now all know Andy has decided not to play at this tie. He's picked up a back injury and needs to rest up; not an easy decision for him to miss DC but he needs to take care of himself. I imagine it must be bad enough to make serving and stretching for shots a problem or he wouldn't have pulled out of DC at all.
Disappointing but we'll survive won't we?
:grouphug:

I had done the seating plan and was planning to get the tickets out tomorrow.
There is still time to change it so please PM me to advise if there is anything I need to know.
PM's will be treated in strictest confidence

If you decide you're not going to come along we cannot guarantee that you'll get any money back. This would only happen if others decided last minute they DID want to join us. It's preferable that we 'advertise' spare seats via the forum but if you find someone to take unwanted tickets please PM me with their details.

Great shame Andy won't be playing; perhaps if he's still in Scotland he'll be 'on the bench' cheering the team on just as we shall be!!!
Can't beat the atmosphere at Davis Cup!
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[MurrayAOne]

Hope you all have a fantastic time. I will be 'on the sofa' cheering the team on! GO TEAM GB!!!!!!!!!

[patmoren]

They will need extra support now. Go GB!!!!

[supergran]

They will need extra support now. Go GB!!!! And we'll provide it, won't we?:cheer::swingin::jitterbug::excited:

[Jan]

Hope you all have a great time - I'll be following in whatever ways are available! Cheer loudly :cheer:

[Caro]

Andy not being there will not spoil my enjoyment .... except if we lose! ;) Love the atmosphere of DC and can't wait to meet up with everyone again!!

[KnightOwl]

I quite agree! Obviously I'm disappointed Andy won't be playing, but you can never be sure who will play Davis Cup, as you generally buy the tickets quite a bit in advance, and seeing Andy is not the only reason I go.

Like you said Caro, the atmosphere at Davis Cup is amazing, and meeting up with forum folk is always great fun, so I'm still really looking forward to it - and I hope that's the same for everyone who's going! Even if (hopefully not!) the tennis is rubbish, the atmosphere & the craic is second to none!

Go Team GB!!

[hfwardhouse]

I agree too Caro & KO - can't wait to see everyone again - love the atmosphere - and obviously picking the doubles day to go this time was deliberate ... ;) .... even if Andy had been playing, I wouldn't have seen him .... but I won't miss Ross & Colin :big grin:

[KnightOwl]

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

[hfwardhouse]

:confused::excited::excited::dance::love::fanning: