View Full Version : Murray Trophy, Glasgow, 16-22 Sept. The AMFFers social thread.
Sallydaisy
13-08-2019, 17:32
Hi all
This thread is for those going to discuss the 'social' side of the event!
A group of AMFFers are going to this event and we have a block of seats on Fri 20th, Sat 21st and Sun 22nd September.
TIMES
Fri and Sat: Doors open at 10.00, play starts at 12noon.
Sunday: Doors open at 11.00 and play starts at 13.00.
LOCATION
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Danes Drive, Glasgow, G14 9HY
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport...club-scotstoun (https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/venues/glasgow-club-scotstoun)
EVENT INFORMATION - ATP WEBSITE
https://www.atptour.com/en/tournamen.../7916/overview (https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/glasgow/7916/overview)
Most Challenger events will offer catering on-site but probably only at one main outlet. I've never been stopped from taking in my own picnic at these events ...
banskogirl
16-08-2019, 19:50
Hi all :) just checking if anyone is going to this and staying in Glasgow? I am hoping to go and wondering where everyone else is staying?
WimbledonWestie
16-08-2019, 23:22
There's quite a few of us going. Though I'll be staying at home as it's only 30 mins from my house. Keeptheheid and I sometimes play there during winter when weather stops us using our club courts.
I would have loved to have been there. I hope for next year.
banskogirl
17-08-2019, 19:01
Yes it's the Mourne Mountain Marathon that weekend so my son will be flying home for that so I'll see him Friday night and then fly to Glasgow Saturday morning and back in time to see him on Sunday before he heads back to England. His team mate in the MMM is flying to ours from Glasgow :big grin: I'm only flying over for the Saturday but really looking forward to it :)
banskogirl
17-08-2019, 19:01
Have provisionally book 2 different hotels and not sure which to keep........
Have provisionally book 2 different hotels and not sure which to keep........
Have booked the Premier Inn , George Square for the Friday & Saturday nights.
Are we having a Forum meal on the Saturday evening?
hfwardhouse
18-08-2019, 20:51
Have provisionally book 2 different hotels and not sure which to keep........
Have booked the Premier Inn , George Square for the Friday & Saturday nights.
I'm in the Premier Inn George Square too for both nights - with Tina :big grin:
I'm in the Premier Inn George Square too for both nights - with Tina :big grin:
Look forward to seeing you both! xx
banskogirl
18-08-2019, 22:03
I was too late for there, should have sorted sooner :) I will watch for a cancellation.
I was too late for there, should have sorted sooner :) I will watch for a cancellation.
:thumbup:
banskogirl
19-08-2019, 19:05
Got booked with PI :whistle: see you all on the Saturday :)
banskogirl
19-08-2019, 19:06
Are we having a Forum meal on the Saturday evening?
Hope so Joyce :)
Got booked with PI :whistle: see you all on the Saturday :)
Great! :-)
Sallydaisy
10-09-2019, 07:38
SOCIAL STUFF
Some are coming for all 3 days, most for Saturday and Sunday, the majority on Saturday and for the day only so there are likely to be fewer of you for a 'group meal' on Saturday evening.
Maybe someone living in Glasgow could book somewhere for those interested???
It wouldn't be an AMFF trip without a group bevvy ...
:wino::shelebrate::cheers:
Sallydaisy
10-09-2019, 15:08
Are we having a Forum meal on the Saturday evening?
See above post ...
:yak:
WimbledonWestie
10-09-2019, 22:26
Who all wants a Saturday night meal?
lovetennis
11-09-2019, 16:36
Yes me and hubby could do Saturday night.
I would Claire. Also, a friend from work is coming down with me. She was too late to request tickets through the Forum, so has bought tickets elsewhere for Sat & Sun - but I'm sure she would love to come along to a Sat night get to-gether, if that's OK with my Forum Friends? x
hfwardhouse
11-09-2019, 22:17
Me plus two please Claire. Although my student may opt to do her own thing......I'll know tomorrow.
WimbledonWestie
11-09-2019, 22:40
I would Claire. Also, a friend from work is coming down with me. She was too late to request tickets through the Forum, so has bought tickets elsewhere for Sat & Sun - but I'm sure she would love to come along to a Sat night get to-gether, if that's OK with my Forum Friends? x
She's very welcome- I'll count numbers next Wednesday and see what I can organise. Thought I'd try Di Maggios first as everyone seemed happy with the menu last year?
Thanks, Claire. Di Maggios sounds great !x
hfwardhouse
12-09-2019, 08:29
She's very welcome- I'll count numbers next Wednesday and see what I can organise. Thought I'd try Di Maggios first as everyone seemed happy with the menu last year?
Sounds great Claire - thank you :)
lovetennis
12-09-2019, 19:01
Yes DiMaggios is great. Very happy to go there again. Thanks WW
banskogirl
12-09-2019, 19:08
Yes please for me too! Thanks Claire :)
I hope everyone who is going has a fantastic time.
themass15
15-09-2019, 10:35
Very envious, but I have to work 4 days this week.
Elizabeth
15-09-2019, 13:27
Are we wearing forum t-shirts?
Yes, have a great time everyone.
Are we wearing forum t-shirts?
I've moved your post here from the tournament thread Betty!
Sallydaisy
15-09-2019, 17:46
Are we wearing forum t-shirts?
Hi Betty (and others going)
Since this is not a Davis Cup tie there aren't any recommendations from the LTA regarding colour.
It's quite unusual for us to have a 'group' at an ordinary ATP event so in a way it'd be really nice if folks did wear an AMFF t-shirt so's others can see we're a gang of loyal Murray supporters!
:GBflag::maggie::rusty::knight::boogie:
But it is up to individuals what they choose to wear for this event .....
;)
https://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1511/animated-scottish-image-0012.gif
banskogirl
15-09-2019, 20:11
Nae kilts here...
Aw :crying: I love a kilt.........
Elizabeth
16-09-2019, 13:15
Hi Betty (and others going)
Since this is not a Davis Cup tie there aren't any recommendations from the LTA regarding colour.
It's quite unusual for us to have a 'group' at an ordinary ATP event so in a way it'd be really nice if folks did wear an AMFF t-shirt so's others can see we're a gang of loyal Murray supporters!
:GBflag::maggie::rusty::knight::boogie:
But it is up to individuals what they choose to wear for this event .....
;)
https://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1511/animated-scottish-image-0012.gif
Thanks Sally think I will wear forum t-shirt.��
Elizabeth
16-09-2019, 13:24
Does anyone know if there is a train station within walking distance of the arena?
That depends on what you call walking distance...
Taken from https://www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events/trophy-series/murray-trophy-glasgow/event-guide/travel--parking/
"By Train
From Scotstounhill Train Station, the Leisure Centre is within 12 minutes walking. Scotstounhill Train Station can be accessed through Glasgow Queen Street Station. "
Elizabeth
16-09-2019, 15:54
That depends on what you call walking distance...
Taken from https://www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events/trophy-series/murray-trophy-glasgow/event-guide/travel--parking/
"By Train
From Scotstounhill Train Station, the LeisureCentre is within 12 minutes walking. Scotstounhill Train Station can be accessed through Glasgow Queen Street Station. "
Thanks very much Ronnie 12 minutes walking is a piece of cake!!!!
lovetennis
16-09-2019, 16:41
Me and hubby are planning to walk from Scotstounhill station too.
Not got a forum tshirt but will wear my forum badge
banskogirl
16-09-2019, 19:06
Hi Betty (and others going)
Since this is not a Davis Cup tie there aren't any recommendations from the LTA regarding colour.
It's quite unusual for us to have a 'group' at an ordinary ATP event so in a way it'd be really nice if folks did wear an AMFF t-shirt so's others can see we're a gang of loyal Murray supporters!
:GBflag::maggie::rusty::knight::boogie:
But it is up to individuals what they choose to wear for this event .....
;)
https://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1511/animated-scottish-image-0012.gif
Thanks Sally think I will wear forum t-shirt.��
Me too :)
Hope you all have a fantastic time. Sorry to be missing it. Have a bevvy or two for me at the group meal ;):wino::wino:
Hope you all have a fantastic time. Sorry to be missing it. Have a bevvy or two for me at the group meal ;):wino::wino:
From me too, have a fantastic time, sorry not to be there with you, but the crime book festival is on this weekend and I need to be there, so enjoy all of you who are gong......
tinawatt
17-09-2019, 19:34
Is it too late to add myself and my daughter for the meal. Late as usual 😍
Is it too late to add myself and my daughter for the meal. Late as usual ��
Will be lovely to see you at the weekend. Will be on the 17.27 train from Inv on Fri, returning 18.11 on Sun. When are you travelling? x
tinawatt
17-09-2019, 20:56
Will be lovely to see you at the weekend. Will be on the 17.27 train from Inv on Fri, returning 18.11 on Sun. When are you travelling? x
Yes, will be great to catch up. I’m going down Thursday evening until Monday morning. Wasn’t sure when it would finish. Staying with my daughter so it gives me a bit mor3time with her. x
WimbledonWestie
17-09-2019, 22:11
Going to the tennis tomorrow straight from work so will be Thursday before I deal with the meal. So get your name in by 6pm Thursday .
Going to the tennis tomorrow straight from work so will be Thursday before I deal with the meal. So get your name in by 6pm Thursday .
Enjoy the tennis! x
hfwardhouse
18-09-2019, 08:20
Going to the tennis tomorrow straight from work so will be Thursday before I deal with the meal. So get your name in by 6pm Thursday .
aw lucky you - enjoy - hope Jamie wins and we see him at the weekend!
WimbledonWestie
18-09-2019, 21:01
Ok, this is who I have for the meal:
Me and keeptheheid
Hawkeye
Love tennis plus hubby
Joyce plus 1
Hfwardhouse plus 2
Banksogirl
Tinawatt +1
I'll phone when I'm home from work tomorrow. It'll be after 6 so if anyone wants to join us, post before then.
WimbledonWestie
19-09-2019, 16:55
Di Maggios Royal Exchange Square is booked for 7:30 on Saturday. They didn't ask for a deposit or make any rulings about menus so all very straightforward, hopefully it stays that way. See you all then x
Ps booked under Clare Donnelly
hfwardhouse
19-09-2019, 17:56
Fab thanks Clare!
lovetennis
19-09-2019, 19:34
Great, many thanks for organising Clare
banskogirl
19-09-2019, 19:58
Thanks Claire :)
Sallydaisy
19-09-2019, 20:50
Clare, thanks very much for taking this on again. I hope you all have a fantastic time!
:tennis::wino::eek:
tinawatt
20-09-2019, 11:01
Thanks Claire x
That’s us on train down. Jane, Tina - if you see this can you text or pm me your mobile number? Have new phone , so have lost yours! Maybe we can travel from PI to tennis together? X
Have an absolute blast everyone! How I wish I could be in Glasgow with you, I will be there in spirit if not in person. The tennis has been great so far, and can only get better. I hope to be able to make it next time, wherever and whenever that will be. I hope I will have less commitments by then. Hugs and love to all the wonderful folks I have come to know. :grouphug:
lovetennis
20-09-2019, 19:04
On our way up on the train. Looking forward to the weekend
exislander
21-09-2019, 20:20
On train home after a good day of tennis and catching up with folks. Hope those of you staying over are all enjoying your meal tonight and make lots of noise for the finals tomorrow!
WimbledonWestie
21-09-2019, 23:00
Thanks to all who joined us for the forum meal, it was a lovely relaxed evening, great chat and just so nice to catch up. Here's to many more ! Safe travels to all heading home and looking forward to another day at the tennis tomorrow with the lucky folk who are also coming tomorrow
lovetennis
22-09-2019, 19:09
On the train home. Had a fun weekend. The tennis was great and good to see everyone again. Thanks to Clare for organising the meal and Sally for the tickets.
Got my Jamie selfie at last so I've the matching pair now.
On the train home. Had a fun weekend. The tennis was great and good to see everyone again. Thanks to Clare for organising the meal and Sally for the tickets.
Got my Jamie selfie at last so I've the matching pair now.
:love: Well done! The colour of my face at the mo is green! x
lovetennis
22-09-2019, 20:53
:love: Well done! The colour of my face at the mo is green! x
Just sent you it on whatsapp. We have got to get you a Murray selfie soon!
I leave you lot alone for 5 minutes and Jamie loses! Bah.
Great weekend , thanks to all!
supergran
23-09-2019, 18:00
It was a great weekend and week for some. The Murraynators are very well organised in their gear and obviously there were more of them. Judy and Jamie love them as they do a lot of fund raising for the Foundation. Most of them based in Scotland so easier for them to do kilt walks etc. One has to admire how they've grown over the last few years and how their name shows support for both the Murray brothers. Have lots of Murraynator friends. But AMFF members were vocal, dancing and singing and supporting with gusto.
banskogirl
23-09-2019, 20:44
Thanks to all who joined us for the forum meal, it was a lovely relaxed evening, great chat and just so nice to catch up. Here's to many more ! Safe travels to all heading home and looking forward to another day at the tennis tomorrow with the lucky folk who are also coming tomorrow
Thank you again WW for organising the meal! It was a great get together and it didn't feel like 3 years since I had seen all of you :) The craic was great as was the food and this little pink girly thing just reminded me of Hawkeye's pink fluffy cocktail! :jitterbug:
WimbledonWestie
23-09-2019, 20:53
:
this little pink girly thing just reminded me of Hawkeye's pink fluffy cocktail! :jitterbug:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
banskogirl
23-09-2019, 22:16
It was a milkshake!
Silly me
:rofl:
hfwardhouse
24-09-2019, 19:38
It was a milkshake!
Yeah yeah :rolling:
Elizabeth
25-09-2019, 18:12
A few of us had our Team Murray t-shirts on but nothing like the number of Murraynators with their t-shirts.
WimbledonWestie
25-09-2019, 22:37
However- we had the flag!!!!!
A few of us had our Team Murray t-shirts on but nothing like the number of Murraynators with their t-shirts.
I'm at the point now where I really don't think it matters who's who. I used to get irritated that we were the original group etc but we are all Murray fans at the end of the day.
They think it matters though.
I will at least credit them with being proper British Tennis supporters, as we haven't seen hide nor hair of the Barmy Army since the Emirates.
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