Davis Cup World Group play off Saturday night meal

[WimbledonWestie]

Ok folks, now I know I have tickets .... stick your names ( and any plus ones etc) on this thread for anyone wishing to come to a forum meal on the Saturday night . I'll check numbers July 8th and use this figure to investigate / book venue that week. Thinking Di Maggios as first choice, PizzacExpress second, if I have to go to a third then it's as well I'm off that week!

[Linda]

Me please.

[Sallydaisy]

Me too!

[exislander]

Me as well!

[Hawkeye]

Me please!

[Joyce]

Me and Jane please.
Many thanks, WW :-)

[Maud]

Me too please and Liz.....many thanks for taking this on.

[patlowe]

Me too please! Many thanks.

[dizzypops]

Me too - plus one please - Thanks

[hfwardhouse]

Me please, possibly Esther too but it's the end of freshers week so she may have other plans.... I'll check with her tomorrow!

[lovetennis]

Yes please put me on the list. Thanks for taking on the organising WW

[jaysee]

Me please! Many thanks.

[JerryD]

Me and KevD please WW, thanks for doing this.

Sadly no yellowlivi this time as she will be heated home after Friday’s matches ready for her trip to the states

[Stell]

Me as well, please.

[29_adjacent]

Me please! Thanks for organising. If Italian is the general consensus then Tony Macaroni on West George Street is another option - it's quite large so might be good for a big group.

[hfwardhouse]

Esther will come to the meal as well ... I expect that'll be my treat then as she'll be a "poor" student by then :rolleyes: :rolling:

[Guerkins2]

Me please. Thanks !

[goldfish]

Yes please - goldfish & fentiger

Thanks for volunteering

[jagmad]

Hi 3/ Lynne, Myself and Pat- Lynnes mum please.

Thanks for this WW. We're really looking forward to this.

[tinawatt]

Me too please

[Nessie]

Yes please for Nessie and Misterpips. Look forward to seeing everyone again. Thanks for volunteering to organise.

[Caro]

Thanks for organising WW. Me and Gill please plus our friends Joyce and David. Thank you.

[JimmyG]

1 place for JimmyG please, thanks for organising

[supergran]

Put my name down please. Thanks for organising.

[angiebabez]

Thanks Clare. 2 places for me & my big pal Teresa ;)

[Sallydaisy]

Let's hope this idea (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44560839) hasn't spread to Glasgow by September ...
:eek:

[patlowe]

Let's hope this idea (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44560839) hasn't spread to Glasgow by September ...
:eek:

:eek:

[Passionanda]

Thanks for organising, Clare, put me down for Saturday meal please! :thanks: :flowers:

[Elizabeth]

Thanks Clare. 2 places for me and Bubblebee (Elaine). Hot_Dog&Sneaky_Lob (Ian) is in America and will not be back until the end of next week. I will check with him when he is back.

No meal for Ian - just 2 for myself and Bubblebee. Many thanks.

[Linda]

Hi Clare. Can you please add Helen to the list - that is Helen who was with us in Ottawa, Rouen and Marbella though she hasn't as yet joined the forum. Thanks.

[jagmad]

Let's hope this idea (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44560839) hasn't spread to Glasgow by September ...
:eek:

A Mouse burger?
Saints preserve us.

[WimbledonWestie]

Let's hope this idea (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44560839) hasn't spread to Glasgow by September ...
:eek:

:laugh: .... adds new venue to list of possibles :getcoat::rolling:

[angiebabez]

Sorry Clare I'm now x3 for dinner my friend evonne is taking one of the spare Saturday tixs. Cheers

[WimbledonWestie]

No probs, not counting til I get back from Wimbledon/ wedding. Then I'll go right through the thread and get most up to date number.

[Joyce]

Will be gr8 to c other Joyce & David at this tie, as haven't seen them for AGES!

[Jan62]

Me and Glenys please. Thanks very much for organising WW.

[Steven]

Hi Clare, please could you add me to the list too. Many thanks!

[roytennisfan]

Hi Clare, is there space for me to be added please? Sorry for late response

[WimbledonWestie]

Hi folks,

At present we have 57 for the meal. Please check I've not missed you ( or let me know if you want to be added). I'll start making some enquiries over next few days:
Linda + Helen
SallyDaisy
ExIslander
Hawk eye
Joyce + Jane
Maud + Liz
Pat Lowe
Dizzypops + 1
Hfwardhouse + Esther
Love tennis
Jaysee
JerryD + KevD
Stell
29_adjacent
Guerkins2
Goldfish + fentiger
Jagmad + Pat and Lynne
Tina watt
Nessie + Mr Pips
Caro + Gill, Joyce and David
Jimmy G
Angiebabez + 2
Passionanda
Elizabeth + Bubblebee
Jan62 + Glenys
Steven
roytennisfan
WimbledonWestie + Keeptheheid , yvonne, maria
MurrayA1 + Juicy
James4578
Ally + 2
Daniel + Sarah

[Juicy]

Hi Clare, Can you add MurrayA1 and Juicy to the list please.

[JAMES4578]

Hadn't put name down yet, can you add me to the list-thanks Clare.

[ally]

Hi WW, could you add me to your list. Not sure if the guests who are coming with me to the tie will be able to come to the meal as they will be travelling from Troon but I shall let you know soon as possible if they are interested too. Thanks.

[ally]

Hi again WW, can I add my two guests to the meal list, making a total of 3 under my name.

Thanks

[DanW]

Hi Clare,

Could you add us for the meal also - for 2

Thanks,
Daniel + Sarah.

[WimbledonWestie]

https://www.dimaggios.co.uk/menus?restaurant=85&menu=54

Hi folks.
Di Maggios Royal Exchange Square is booked for 8:15 on Davis Cup Saturday. They asked for this time as it means we have our area for rest of the night. For those who came to last Glasgow meal it is the area downstairs so we should have it to ourselves, menu above. The first person I spoke to mentioned pre ordering meals but when I phoned to make the booking nothing was mentioned other than a request to pay deposit by August 20th- I shall write that firmly on my calendar. So hopefully we can just choose on the night.

Cost is £18.95 for 3 courses.

See you all in September .

Ps won't be online much next 2 weeks as off on a cruise so apologies if anyone has any questions and didn't get an answer. I will get back to you eventually.

[exislander]

Would pre ordering meals mean the service could be quicker? I am just thinking 8.15 for this number of people to start choosing and ordering meals could take quite some time?

[WimbledonWestie]

Not sure, will see what they say when I'm paying deposit. From my point of view it's a lot of people to collate orders for - plus people sometimes like to see what they feel like on the night not 2 weeks before. My experience is they are usually pretty efficient. Appreciate what you say re time- originally asked fir 7:30 but they asked to make I this time so they could leave us there all night. And saves any worries if it's a 5 hr doubles thriller lol.

[angiebabez]

Would pre ordering meals mean the service could be quicker? I am just thinking 8.15 for this number of people to start choosing and ordering meals could take quite some time?

We done it last twice no problems whatsoever. Up to Clare but personally I wouldn't. Folk forget what they ordered/change their mind's etc etc.its more hassle than it's worth. Been in di maggios many a time and they are indeed quick and efficient

[patlowe]

Thank you for all your hard work Clare. Looks great and I can't wait.:thanks:

PS: Have a fab time on your cruise.

[JerryD]

We done it last twice no problems whatsoever. Up to Clare but personally I wouldn't. Folk forget what they ordered/change their mind's etc etc.its more hassle than it's worth. Been in di maggios many a time and they are indeed quick and efficient

Have to say pizza express in Newcastle wanting orders in advance was a right pain in the behind. Nothing but hassle and it didn’t make things any smoother or faster on the night. If I did it again I might look for a place that doesn’t ask for choices in advance, especially as they might then change the blinking menu! Nightmare lol. Thanks for your hard work Clare :)

[JerryD]

Sorry if this is a silly question but do you know if there is a two course price? Kev doesn’t eat desserts, he doesn’t like sweet things or chocolate (I know he’s weird), and I’m on a ban due to previous bad behaviour lol

[WimbledonWestie]

The first person I spoke to mentioned it so I’m sure they wd sort something-think it was £3 of a difference. We can check if they do diff price for folk only wanting 2 courses- decided next t to ask any more questions when booking as I’d nade 3 phone calls that morning , spoke to different people each time-the last o e had to keep going checking everything with a manager so decided to put her out her misery lol

[JerryD]

I couldn’t remember from last time, Brain is mush right now lol. Kev wouldn’t have got one but that doesn’t mean I didn’t pick one for him and eat it as well as mine lol. That will be a reason for the dessert break lol.

[Linda]

I don't normally eat desserts as I don't have a sweet tooth either, so I'd be interested in a two course option if available.

[WimbledonWestie]

Hi folks,

At present we have 57 for the meal. Please check I've not missed you ( or let me know if you want to be added). I'll start making some enquiries over next few days:
Linda + Helen
SallyDaisy
ExIslander
Hawk eye
Joyce + Jane
Maud + Liz
Pat Lowe
Dizzypops + 1
Hfwardhouse + Esther
Love tennis
Jaysee
JerryD + KevD
Stell
29_adjacent
Guerkins2
Goldfish + fentiger
Jagmad + Pat and Lynne
Tina watt
Nessie + Mr Pips
Caro + Gill, Joyce and David
Jimmy G
Angiebabez + 2
Passionanda
Elizabeth + Bubblebee
Jan62 + Glenys
Steven
roytennisfan
WimbledonWestie + Keeptheheid , yvonne, maria
MurrayA1 + Juicy
James4578
Ally + 2
Daniel + Sarah

Hi folks,

I will be paying the £5 per head deposit for the meal over the weekend. If there are any changes to the list please let me know . I will ask about a 2 course price option when doing so. Not long now. Should be a great weekend.

Clare

[patlowe]

Would you like me to pay my deposit via bank transfer/PayPal, Clare? That's a lot of money to fork out.

[goldfish]

Happy to pay the deposit for myself & fentiger too. PM your details if you would like us to do this please.

[WimbledonWestie]

Thanks guys but my plan is to pay it by credit card as the bill falls after DC- so if if we add the cost of the deposit back onto our bill on the night I will be able to get the money back and pay back my credit card. But thanks fir the offer. Much appreciated.

[patlowe]

Much appreciated what you are doing for us. Thank you loads.

[lovetennis]

Looking forward to it. Thanks for organising WW

[Caro]

Thank you so much Clare! See you in a few weeks x

[Nessie]

Thanks so much for all the organising - really looking forward to the weekend!

[Stell]

I'm also looking forward to it. Only four more weekends to go.

[WimbledonWestie]

Hi folks,
Just confirming that the £275 deposit for the group meal (55 people) has been paid and for those who asked, there is a 2 course option priced £16.95.

Not long to go now!

[Joyce]

Thank you so much for organising the meal, & dealing with the deposit... all much appreciated! :-)

[Maud]

Absolutely agree with Joyce, thanks WW....

[glenys]

Thanks Clare for sorting this out

See you all in September, for one last time

[Passionanda]

Thanks so much for organising meal AND paying deposit for us all, Clare!! Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks time when I can thank you properly!!

[WimbledonWestie]

Hi folks. Meal is booked under name of Clare Donnelly . Occurred to me this might be helpful info for you when arriving at restaurant lol.

[hfwardhouse]

It's 8.15 isn't it? memory is rubbish ... :rolleyes:

[Hawkeye]

https://www.dimaggios.co.uk/menus?restaurant=85&menu=54

Hi folks.
Di Maggios Royal Exchange Square is booked for 8:15 on Davis Cup Saturday. They asked for this time as it means we have our area for rest of the night. For those who came to last Glasgow meal it is the area downstairs so we should have it to ourselves, menu above. The first person I spoke to mentioned pre ordering meals but when I phoned to make the booking nothing was mentioned other than a request to pay deposit by August 20th- I shall write that firmly on my calendar. So hopefully we can just choose on the night.

Cost is £18.95 for 3 courses.

See you all in September .

Ps won't be online much next 2 weeks as off on a cruise so apologies if anyone has any questions and didn't get an answer. I will get back to you eventually.
To save oldies like hfw from getting all confused... :pirate:

[banskogirl]

I hope everyone has a great time :GBflag:

[JerryD]

Thanks for everything ww. Really looking forward to it. See you there :)

[WimbledonWestie]

Thanks to everyone who came along to the meal. It was a lovely atmosphere. Sorry we had to rush off- ad to catch the train, and sorry I didn't manage to speak to more people. But lovely to see so many folk- and please all be reassured-I got the whole deposit back so please stop worrying on my behalf. It was a pleasure organising it fior such a great bunch of people.

[roytennisfan]

Thanks so much WW, it was a great occasion, great to see so many people enjoying themselves, hopefully all will recover enough to cheer team to victory this afternoon

[WimbledonWestie]

They will, Andy fans are hardy!

[goldfish]

Thank you again WW for such a lovely evening. It was great to discover you in person. Sorry we didn’t get to chat to many people as we were ‘imprisoned’ in our corner but with lovely people. I’m sure we’ll find a way of meeting up again with or without DC. Maybe we can Fed Cup if we are fed up and the LTA get their bid accepted. Enjoy day 3 everyone.

[Linda]

Just to add my thanks to WW, it was a superb evening :thanks:

[dizzypops]

:thanks: from me too

[JAMES4578]

Thanks for arranging it all Wimbledon Westie very much appreciated,a good night!

[lovetennis]

Thanks from me too. Had a really good evening

[Rosalind]

Yes it was really good. Thank you for letting me join.

[Hawkeye]

Did they say why we ended up upstairs rather than downstairs? Not that it affected an excellent evening. I'd like to thank Liz and Maud for occasionally letting the rest of us get a word in! :pirate:

[hfwardhouse]

Fab evening.

[Passionanda]

Thanks again, WW, not easy to organise for such a large group but you did a grand job! It was a super night!
:thanks: :bravo:

[WimbledonWestie]

Did they say why we ended up upstairs rather than downstairs? Not that it affected an excellent evening. I'd like to thank Liz and Maud for occasionally letting the rest of us get a word in! :pirate:

They phoned me while I was travelling to the tennis to ask iif it was ok if we were upstairs. The train was really noisy so it was hard to hear so decided not to prolong the conversation beyond ascertaining that we would still all be together . I'd spoken them on the Thursday so it was very last minute- so must have been a good reason.

[WimbledonWestie]

Thanks again, WW, not easy to organise for such a large group but you did a grand job! It was a super night!
:thanks: :bravo:

I'm considering it a new skill acquired lol.

[KnightOwl]

Thanks for letting Dave & I join fairly last minute! Sorry we didn’t get to meet you, but we were in a bit of a corner, and couldn’t move around much. Great evening, great company, as always :thanks:

[WimbledonWestie]

No problem- next time. Restaurant were great about me changing the numbers- did it a few times lol. Really pleased with their service.

[JerryD]

Thanks WW for your hard work. It was a great night :)

[KnightOwl]

Definitely - food was really good, and arrived incredibly quickly given how many of use there were! I’ve no idea how they coped so well :)

[WimbledonWestie]

I know, some places wanted us to pre order meals, very impressed how quickly we were served when ordering on the night.

[Jan62]

thanks again WW for organising the meal, another great night. I thought the restaurant were amazing at getting the orders out so quickly to everyone. I would not have liked to be working in the kitchen :)

[Elizabeth]

Thanks so much WW from myself and Bubblebee for organising the meal which we did enjoy and it was lovely to see everyone again.

[patlowe]

I'll endorse all that has already been said. Great evening. Food, company, atmosphere all excellent. Glad you got your deposit back Clare!!

[exislander]

I'll endorse all that has already been said. Great evening. Food, company, atmosphere all excellent. Glad you got your deposit back Clare!!

Ditto!

[Maud]

Did they say why we ended up upstairs rather than downstairs? Not that it affected an excellent evening. I'd like to thank Liz and Maud for occasionally letting the rest of us get a word in! :pirate:

Just to add my thanks WW, and also to Hawkeye, and the rest of the table for allowing us to hog the conversation, looking forward to the next meal already......

[Caro]

It was a great night! Thank you so much Clare. And a great weekend period. Great to see so many of us out socialising together. As others have said, only sorry I didn’t get to speak to more of you.

[Rosalind]

Hi Clare. Can you please add Helen to the list - that is Helen who was with us in Ottawa, Rouen and Marbella though she hasn't as yet joined the forum. Thanks.
I think this is the Helen who spoke to me on Saturday after the meal. She lives near me and we had met in Rouen. We were on the same flight back to Stansted on Monday pm. Unfortunately I didn't see her on the flight.

[Stell]

I really enjoyed the meal. I hope we can do it again next year.

[Linda]

Yes, Rosalind, that's right, it's the same Helen that you met in Rouen.