Hellos and Yebyebyebyes

[VamosVixs]

I usually leave at 7.50 as I like 15mins to chill before I start at 8.15am but today I made an exception and arrived bang on 8.12am! :rolling:

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: :rolling:

[Speedy Hawk]

Think I will go sleep before up watch Roger's match.

[supergran]

Think I'll have to watch Rafa in bed with sound off. I am flagging now. Good night night owls and KnightOwl.

[Sallydaisy]

'morning all, just woke up!
:)

[supergran]

Hello one and all. Woke up about 11 and then watched tennis in bed until husband came back from shopping. Got up at 1 pm fully rested.:):)

[Speedy Hawk]

Woke up 12pm lol, cos been up all matches for Andy and 3rd round for Roger (1st day cos I work, 2nd was walkover). Need good sleep and thankfully it 8am tomorrow!

[RoastLamb]

I actually had a full night of sleep for once. :shocked: Rafa was on at 7 p.m. my time and then Jamie's match after that then i went to bed at 11. Woke up around 8. Awesome!

[Linda]

You were lucky. I was dozing off by the time Rafa's match started at gone midnight (as I'd been up since 5am to watch Andy), so I set my alarm for half hour intervals to keep waking me up. So I only saw bits and pieces of his match. I did see the end and his on-court interview, which was lovely. Then when I woke up this morning Dolly was playing so I watched his match. Really sad that he lost. And there was another really bad umpire decision (when Tomic seemed to challenge - Dolly obviously thought he had). Caz complained about my alarm going off at regular intervals during the night. It's good that Andy is on at 8am in the morning, nice civilised time. Though I don't want Rafa to be on then on Sunday 'cos of church. But I think the night match will be Fed v Tomic, so Rafa will be on in the afternoon (middle of the night job again). If only I could go to Oz so I didn't have to cope with the time difference, or even take time off work so I could sleep during the day, but January is the busiest time at work so no chance.

[ljs]

But even when u can rest during the day , and stay up at night to watch , you feel like crap :rolling:
at least I do

[Speedy Hawk]

So far I managed watch late 3am, 4am, 5am matches of Andy and Roger without people at work noticed I am tired. I must appear more awake than I thought I be.

[-J-]

So far I managed watch late 3am, 4am, 5am matches of Andy and Roger without people at work noticed I am tired. I must appear more awake than I thought I be.stupid question alert: is it harder to sign when tired suppose its just second nature tho

[Linda]

Well, do you find it harder to talk when tired? Is it just the same or do your words become jumbled and slurred?

[-J-]

Well, do you find it harder to talk when tired? Is it just the same or do your words become jumbled and slurred?well you do have to concentrate more when tired and have to hink about the words you want

[Linda]

Very true :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

G'night Murramigos - or should it be KookaMurrahs?

[pabbers]

Goodness me - I'm up till after Sally. This must be a record! I suddenly feel very :sleepy:

[pabbers]

Off to get some shut eye - see yas all at 8am!

[RoastLamb]

Dithering about if I should go to bed early and get up at 3 or just tape the telly and watch in the morning. But I know they won't show Andy's match over Serena's. And I'll miss it. I really wish he was up first on the schedule like Rafa was last night.

[ljs]

having the same dilema RL , too bad we werent closer , we could go for a coffee at midnight lol

[KnightOwl]

Goodness me - I'm up till after Sally. This must be a record! I suddenly feel very :sleepy:

Just wait til the day you're up after me :big grin:

'Night all - hopefully see you all at 8am...

[40-15]

ok - thats it for me - see you tomorrow morning!!

[memphis lady]

hi memphis lady here was a member on old forum. i love andy never miss a match thay's on telly of course. i am a great gran work as a sheltered housing supervisor on nightsift.live in scotland and it's great to see all the old names and read the treads.

[lynne]

Welcome back Memphis Lady:wave:

[-J-]

hi memphis lady here was a member on old forum. i love andy never miss a match thay's on telly of course. i am a great gran work as a sheltered housing supervisor on nightsift.live in scotland and it's great to see all the old names and read the treads.w e know who you are, glad you found your way home

[RoastLamb]

having the same dilema RL , too bad we werent closer , we could go for a coffee at midnight lol

Yeah, that would be good. I went to bed at 9 and woke up around 2. Raring to watch some tennis now.

[Speedy Hawk]

stupid question alert: is it harder to sign when tired suppose its just second nature tho

Read below. :)


Well, do you find it harder to talk when tired? Is it just the same or do your words become jumbled and slurred?

Good question, it same with signing.


well you do have to concentrate more when tired and have to hink about the words you want

Yep, there your answer. :)

[Sallydaisy]

I need breakfast!!!

[-J-]

must get to shops b4 footy starts

[RoastLamb]

I need breakfast!!!

Me too but I need to go to bed first.

[traveller7]

I need breakfast!!!

ha me too only had coffee so far!

[Linda]

Had my breakfast (porridge). Just remembered that I can't go to bed early as I'm going out (safari supper with the church).

[Speedy Hawk]

I need breakfast!!!

I eat breakfast same time Andy play last few mornings keep me awake cos sometimes watching ball go forwards and backwards making me sleepy like counting sheep jump over fence thing. Lol. It works well, I be awake and alert.

[RoastLamb]

I had a mug of tea two hours ago but my tum is seriously rumbling away.

[Speedy Hawk]

Think I need to cook something 12pm cos I got go work few hours later in afternoon.

[Sallydaisy]

There's a few posts been moved out of H&G's and into Roger and Rafa player threads.Just in case those of you who took this thread yonderly were wondering where your posts had gone.
:hmm:

I just had scrambled eggs and toasted crumpets. Yum!

[Speedy Hawk]

I wondered Sally. Thanks.

Sounds tasty but not right time of day for me try eat that, I can only eat cooked food 12pm or after, never breakfast, dunno why.

[supergran]

hi memphis lady here was a member on old forum. i love andy never miss a match thay's on telly of course. i am a great gran work as a sheltered housing supervisor on nightsift.live in scotland and it's great to see all the old names and read the treads. HELLO! Lovely to see you back!:swingin:

[40-15]

memphis lady - welcome back to the forum!! :swingin:

[VamosVixs]

Welcome back memphis lady! :welcome:

[JAMES4578]

hi memphis lady here was a member on old forum. i love andy never miss a match thay's on telly of course. i am a great gran work as a sheltered housing supervisor on nightsift.live in scotland and it's great to see all the old names and read the treads.

Welcome back Memphis Lady, good you found us!

[MurrayAOne]

hi memphis lady here was a member on old forum. i love andy never miss a match thay's on telly of course. i am a great gran work as a sheltered housing supervisor on nightsift.live in scotland and it's great to see all the old names and read the treads.

Hi! Wasn't on the old forum - started here. Just wanted to say Hello!

[Linda]

Welcome back, Memphis Lady!

I see that there is a stream for Colin & Ross v the Bryans tonight - due to start at midnight. So I won't be going to bed and getting up for Rafa's match, I'll watch Colin & Ross first and then watch Rafa afterwards :)

[40-15]

ok - i've been lurking around here long enough!! - time to go!!
good night all

[supergran]

Off to bed. I can watch Rafa and Deliciano there. Goodnight Murray fans!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Welcome back Memphis Lady!!

[tinawatt]

had to say hello with my avatar - its only taken me loads of attempts but ive finally done it - woo hoo.:yahoo:

[-J-]

well done

[supergran]

had to say hello with my avatar - its only taken me loads of attempts but ive finally done it - woo hoo.:yahoo:Hi Tina..will you be at Braehead? Love to see you again.:)

[supergran]

Goodnight all. Off to bed to sleep!!!

[supergran]

Signing off. Must go and shower and make myself look presentable. ASDA delivery expected soon and I do like to look nice for the driver.

[ChrisMac]

Signing off. Must go and shower and make myself look presentable. ASDA delivery expected soon and I do like to look nice for the driver.


:lol:

[ChrisMac]

Happy Burns Day! Hope you all have a enjoyable night especialy if you are out celebrating! Haggis neeps and tatties, with a wee dram for dinner tonight! :yak:

[RFS]

well I got home and after about 30/45 mins I got my new O2 broadband working... so that all seems to work - connected the iPhone and iPad to the new network ... now need to see what magic needs to happen for the printer to work as that was networked ... and I'm damned if I can remember how.

The OTHER thing is... after my idiot employers didn't bother to adjust my tax code from being taxed for all the IBM benefits I had, to ... well.. NO benefits whatsoever... I discovered that also the payroll company hadn't uplinked my details to the tax office... so I was being taxed as if I still had a company wagon and health/pension benefits. I have... none of those things.

So I opened my pay slip, to be curious as to whether there would be an adjustment.
Ummm... there is. Quite a large one. I had absolutely NO idea how much I was being taxed for all my perks.

That extra dosh will be going STRAIGHT into the mortgage.

That should help get it down (as per my HuffPost blog!!!)
And before anyone kvetches - I have gone through sheer hell work wise and have thrown ridinkidonk amounts into this house... so I like to think my daddy is looking down on me right now and helping me catch a break!

[Lizzim]

That should help get it down (as per my HuffPost blog!!!)
And before anyone kvetches - I have gone through sheer hell work wise and have thrown ridinkidonk amounts into this house... so I like to think my daddy is looking down on me right now and helping me catch a break!

Great news Ros!

[RFS]

Great news Ros!
I wish I could understand taxes. But they are literally a law unto themselves!

[Lizzim]

I wish I could understand taxes. But they are literally a law unto themselves!

Ah, now that I could help you with (a little - my tax exams were a couple of years ago!) they aren't as bad as you think :)

[-J-]

HMRC is our friend
the taxman cometh:yahoo::yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

Is anyone else shattered? 3hrs kip and work from 9am - 5pm.
So glad the match on Friday is 8.30am and I''m not working!


the taxman cometh:yahoo::yahoo:
Tuesday midnight the deadline ..........
:eek:

[RFS]

HMRC is our friend
the taxman cometh:yahoo::yahoo:
tell you what J - now that I am not paying out for any perks (my new company doesn't believe in them, and believe me they are VERY grudging about holidays too!)... I should see a hefty rise in pocket money!

[AllyB]

Tuesday midnight the deadline ..........
:eek:

I don't think J is referring to his personal tax return.

[Lizzim]

I quite enjoyed my tax exams - would be nice to concentrate on tax but not really needed by my current employer :(

[-J-]

I don't think J is referring to his personal tax return.no but ilike the sound of sallys deadline, taking far to long for my liking

[Sallydaisy]

I don't think J is referring to his personal tax return.
erm, I was referring to mine!!!
:getcoat:

[pabbers]

Whenever I want to put the fear of God into my students, I throw in the T word - they hate it! We were doing Inheritance Tax today.........luvverly. Used to be my MIL's favie - every month it would be "is there anything else I can do to avoid IHT dear" and my answer was always the same - "yes, spend it all on yourself!" but she wouldn't listen so the tax man was rubbing his hands in glee when she went..........:grrr:

[Speedy Hawk]

Is anyone else shattered? 3hrs kip and work from 9am - 5pm.
So glad the match on Friday is 8.30am and I''m not working!

Yeah same for me since Aussie started. I had to do that Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday last week and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week cos Andy and Roger opposite side of draw!

[supergran]

Quite fond of the tax man. Last week received an unexpected cheque from him. I had paid too much tax! Not really happy that they can't work out a retired person's tax after all these years but lovely surprise.

[Jan]

See you all in the morning - probably won't be on the forum during the bit of the match I'm home for - will take advantage of the TV rather than the computer. Hope you all get a good night in readiness for the action! Come to think of it, Andy is probably up and about already!

[hfwardhouse]

Scary evening .... they showed an advert half way through Rafa and Roger's match re-run on Eurosport for the Davis Cup and before I knew where I was .... I was on the telly :shocked: :rolling:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418285_375310995816482_100000127542148_1774270_172 1958721_n.jpg

Thankfully I'm safely hidden behind Mandiemoo's arm but Minnie has popped out from behind the flat and Pabbers is on the far right!

[-J-]

:rolling:

[-J-]

actually thats the added bonus of getting the player for aus open,we get to watch DC

[Speedy Hawk]

Lol, nice!

[Sallydaisy]

Scary evening .... they showed an advert half way through Rafa and Roger's match re-run on Eurosport for the Davis Cup and before I knew where I was .... I was on the telly :shocked: :rolling:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418285_375310995816482_100000127542148_1774270_172 1958721_n.jpg

Thankfully I'm safely hidden behind Mandiemoo's arm but Minnie has popped out from behind the flat and Pabbers is on the far right!

Woohoo - the AMFF'ers are out there!!!
Behind MM and Pabbers is Catherine.
:thumbup:

[supergran]

Fantastic...we must get another mention in February!

[40-15]

Scary evening .... they showed an advert half way through Rafa and Roger's match re-run on Eurosport for the Davis Cup and before I knew where I was .... I was on the telly :shocked: :rolling:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418285_375310995816482_100000127542148_1774270_172 1958721_n.jpg

Thankfully I'm safely hidden behind Mandiemoo's arm but Minnie has popped out from behind the flat and Pabbers is on the far right!

brilliant!! hfwardhouse - Sky+ operating at its best there and a must watch on Eurosport!!

ok thats it for me - night all - time for.....zzzzzz

[Speedy Hawk]

I woke up 12pm today. I must be really TIRED! 2 weeks of late/early nights for Aussie Open, almost every night. Nice to get finally long sleep. Even though I am awake, I still feel little tired.

[banskogirl]

Hi all! I will definitely be trying to get on more, really miss the chat!

[RoastLamb]

I was operating on two hours of sleep all day yesterday and I really felt crabby. So I went to bed at nine and got up at ten this morning. Oh so better. Meant I had to miss the men's dubs final but I just couldn't cope with another early rise. And it is Saturday! And I do have to get up early one more day tomorrow. Glad Australian is coming to an end. Viva Indian Wells and Miami and then Europe.

[banskogirl]

Sorry our run at the Oz is over but wont be sorry to hear the end of Mats.............

[Linda]

:red devil:Apparently ES have had LOADS of complaints about Mats! :red devil:

[traveller7]

:red devil:Apparently ES have had LOADS of complaints about Mats! :red devil:

Hurrah!

[banskogirl]

when he isnt being offensive to andy he just talks so much rubbish, he seems to not even listen to what he is saying! But when he said about Andy not realising how many fans he had world wide and how he had let them all down so ofter I was explosive :furious:

[Sallydaisy]

:red devil:Apparently ES have had LOADS of complaints about Mats! :red devil:
They ain't seen nothing yet; I'm sure there are plenty more peeps who could write in.
No?
:pirate:

[AllyB]

:red devil:Apparently ES have had LOADS of complaints about Mats! :red devil:

Thats a surprise. I thought he was great to listen to, then i realised I wasn't Fed!

[rondun]

At least he manned up and admitted he'd been too excited & got carried away talking about fed. Promised he's tone it down from now on.
Don't think certain other "commentators" would do the same!

[JAMES4578]

Pretty quiet right now, only 7 listed online! Of course would have different had Andy been in the final!

[KnightOwl]

Just a bit :big grin:

[Speedy Hawk]

This is quietest final! Other slam final have more people on here esp Wimbledon final.

[RoastLamb]

Too early for me to go on the computer. I needed five hours just to wake up properly.

[Linda]

Pretty quiet right now, only 7 listed online! Of course would have different had Andy been in the final!

On the contrary, in either case I wouldn't be on here as I can't do that at the same time as watching the match on TV - I'm only on here if watching on a livestream.

[DavidaBrent]

Hi to all on the forum - joined earlier today and look forward to keeping up to date with all of your posts - Since Andy burst onto the pro circuit I have been proudly watching and supporting him (from my armchair) and wish him a fantastic 2012 - hopefully it will prove to be his best year yet. Think Ivan Lendl is a great appointment and hope Andy and he can make the final fine adjustments needed to get him over the final hurdle - we all know what that is - the 's' word.:yahoo: I have a bottle of champagne at home that I bought when he reached the US Open final back in 2008 and hopefully this will be the year it gets opened. Thanks for reading guys - look forward to being part of the forum:thanks:

[Linda]

:welcome: David!

[JAMES4578]

Suppose some folk don't come on here if they're watching on TV, easier if computer in same room or if you have a laptop/tablet.

[VamosVixs]

I tend not to post too much during matches now as before when I did I found that I was missing some points while I was typing and reading other comments.

[JAMES4578]

Welcome David, sure you'll have a great time on here!

[MurrayAOne]

Hello David!!!

[pabbers]

:welcome: David! Enjoy your time here.

[RFS]

Oh I had the netbook and iPad downstairs but we were mainly on Twitter during the match...

[Jan]

welcome to the forum DavidaBrent. Enjoy the Murraycoasters with us!!

[supergran]

Hi to all on the forum - joined earlier today and look forward to keeping up to date with all of your posts - Since Andy burst onto the pro circuit I have been proudly watching and supporting him (from my armchair) and wish him a fantastic 2012 - hopefully it will prove to be his best year yet. Think Ivan Lendl is a great appointment and hope Andy and he can make the final fine adjustments needed to get him over the final hurdle - we all know what that is - the 's' word.:yahoo: I have a bottle of champagne at home that I bought when he reached the US Open final back in 2008 and hopefully this will be the year it gets opened. Thanks for reading guys - look forward to being part of the forum:thanks: Welcome David..I too have a bottle of champagne at the ready for every Major and mine has been ready since 2008 also. Hopefully we can pop corks sometime this year. I look forward to that.:wino::cheer:

[xenon21]

Hi to all on the forum - joined earlier today and look forward to keeping up to date with all of your posts - Since Andy burst onto the pro circuit I have been proudly watching and supporting him (from my armchair) and wish him a fantastic 2012 - hopefully it will prove to be his best year yet. Think Ivan Lendl is a great appointment and hope Andy and he can make the final fine adjustments needed to get him over the final hurdle - we all know what that is - the 's' word.:yahoo: I have a bottle of champagne at home that I bought when he reached the US Open final back in 2008 and hopefully this will be the year it gets opened. Thanks for reading guys - look forward to being part of the forum:thanks:

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you on!
By the way, hint to you guys, she's female ;)

[-J-]

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you on!
By the way, hint to you guys, she's female ;)you after a new career http://www.myemoticons.com/emoticons/images/msn/bling/pimp.gif

[supergran]

So it's Davida?:oops:

[DavidaBrent]

Yes guys and gals - it is true 'I am a laydee' :lol: My username - DavidaBrent - is my female homage to one of my favourite comedy characters - David Brent (The Office) Sorry for the confusion :confused: and thanks for all the lovely welcomes

[supergran]

Yes guys and gals - it is true 'I am a laydee' :lol: My username - DavidaBrent - is my female homage to one of my favourite comedy characters - David Brent (The Office) Sorry for the confusion :confused: and thanks for all the lovely welcomesSo you're not Davida?:lol:

[pabbers]

Oops - how slow are we....................:shamed::shamed::shamed: :lol:

[supergran]

Oops - how slow are we....................:shamed::shamed::shamed: :lol::rolling::rolling:

[Linda]

I wondered why that name sounded familiar :shamed: I thought maybe I'd seen you on another forum! Welcome, anyway, not-David! :welcome:

[DavidaBrent]

I wondered why that name sounded familiar :shamed: I thought maybe I'd seen you on another forum! Welcome, anyway, not-David! :welcome:
Was a member of the forum when it was on Andy's official website - also used the same username for the bbc forum 606 before it was closed - thanks for the welcome :)

[xenon21]

To be truthful, I had a head's up through twitter and seeing her tweets ;)

[Speedy Hawk]

This month been SO busy! Much more busier than December.

[supergran]

Where's the Welcome thread? Is it in front of me as very often domestic articles are when I'm looking?

[cazza99]

Where's the Welcome thread? Is it in front of me as very often domestic articles are when I'm looking?

The welcome thread is the hello and goodbye thread in the sign in forum - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?68-Hellos-and-Yebyebyebyes :)

[KnightOwl]

ie this very thread, Cazza :big grin:

I think we did have a separate "welcome" thread for new members on a previous incarnation of the forum, but recently we've just usd this one. However, there would be no harm in having a separate "introduce yourself" type thread if people think that would help ease new members in, though...might be easier for them to find than this one...?

[supergran]

It was that thread where we said welcome to new members that I was thinking of. So are we going back to having a separate one?

[Sallydaisy]

It was that thread where we said welcome to new members that I was thinking of. So are we going back to having a separate one?
Yes. We're setting up a 'welcome' thread over the next day or so.
We opted not to when this forum was first opened because mostly it was original members re-joining us rather than new people so it was more about saying 'hello, I'm back' rather than 'hello, I'm new'.

[KnightOwl]

:grrr: power cut! Been off for 10 minutes now. Burglar alarms going off all around us - not ours luckily! Managed to find a couple of candles.

Dum de dum...

[hfwardhouse]

Oh dear :grouphug:

Hope it's back on soon!

[KnightOwl]

S'ok, it seems to be back - just off for about 15-20 minutes - but that's rare here, so it was really odd! Lights still flickering, so may go off again...

Thank goodness for smartphones, or I'd get forum withdrawal :big grin:

[JAMES4578]

At least it wasn't for too long but power cuts are always frustrating!

[Linda]

Yes. We're setting up a 'welcome' thread over the next day or so.
We opted not to when this forum was first opened because mostly it was original members re-joining us rather than new people so it was more about saying 'hello, I'm back' rather than 'hello, I'm new'.

Hello, I'm back!!! :big grin: :big grin: :big grin:

Had great hols. Put on weight despite spending the week hiking up mountains and skiing down them - the Slovakian diet seems to consist entirely of stodge and fat. Will have to redouble the dieting efforts now.

[JAMES4578]

Welcome back Linda! Glad you enjoyed the holiday even if everything didn't go to plan!

[davech]

Sounds like everything went to plan to me - welcome back Linda. :)

[VamosVixs]

Welcome back Linda! :)

[hfwardhouse]

Welcome home Linda :flowers:

[pabbers]

Welcome back, Linda. What's a holiday without putting on a few pounds!

[RoastLamb]

Hey Linda, glad you had a great time. You're on holiday so allowed to indulge!

[Speedy Hawk]

Welcome back Linda!!

[KnightOwl]

Welcome back, Linda - hope you had a fab holiday :big grin:

[ljs]

Welcome Home Linda !!!

[Golden Lady]

Nice to see you back Linda :) Glad you had a good holiday.

[-J-]

strange looking robin just now in oor garden

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/j_acobite/birdy.png

[cazza99]

ooooh - what is it?

[KnightOwl]

Looks kind of like a golden eagle, but too small. Buzzard, maybe?

[pabbers]

How d'ya know his name's Robin?......:getcoat:

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling:

Impressive "robins" you have in Harris .... is it a Harris Hawk by any chance?!

[RoastLamb]

Probs a hawk. We have loads of them in the Niagara escarpement behind our house. They usually swoop through our back garden and steal a sparrow off the bird feeder. Sometimes a squirrel.

[-J-]

Looks kind of like a golden eagle, but too small. Buzzard, maybe?trust a fellow Raptor to know :), that was my guess to but wasn't sure.
heres my pathetic attempt at a GE from a couple weeks back
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/j_acobite/seagle.png
think i need a new camera

[ljs]

I saw a hawk swoop down and pluck a squirrel from a tree out back the other day , what a sight that was :sad:

[-J-]

:rolling:

Impressive "robins" you have in Harris .... is it a Harris Hawk by any chance?!most of the pictures of them online look "sleeker" than robin

[cazza99]

How d'ya know his name's Robin?......:getcoat:

Maybe he is Batman ;)

[pabbers]

Maybe he is Batman ;)

:laugh:

[supergran]

Off now to settle in front of TV with supergramps to watch England v Wales. Come on England!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[pabbers]

Come on Wales - or my life won't be worth living!

[Sallydaisy]

http://isanam.com/scraps/smiley-face-gif/smiley-24.gif

[patmoren]

You feeling sunny today?

[Speedy Hawk]

Perfect weekend for me in football cos Arsenal beat Liverpool, Chelsea lost and Man U beat Spurs!

[RoastLamb]

Perfect weekend for me in football cos Arsenal beat Liverpool, Chelsea lost and Man U beat Spurs!

But Andy lost??? :crying:

[Speedy Hawk]

But Andy lost??? :crying:

That why I say football, not in tennis. Tennis still good result for me cos Roger won, if Andy or Roger lose in or before final then it won't be so good.

[Jan]

Hi all.
I may not be around much in the next few days - our pc picked up a fatal virus earlier (using my husband's work laptop at the mo):sad:
Hopefully something will be up and running in time for Indian Wells.

[-J-]

Hi all.
I may not be around much in the next few days - our pc picked up a fatal virus earlier (using my husband's work laptop at the mo):sad:
Hopefully something will be up and running in time for Indian Wells.you know what virus and or symptoms

[Jan]

I'm not very good with this sort of thing - just call for help when something unexpected pops up! It basically told me something had installed, then it started doing a scan, by which time it was apparently too late to stop it. Anti-virus was up to date. pc just won't do anything beyond log-in page. Most likely someone who knows what they're doing might be able to sort it. Fortunately pretty much everything was backed up very recently, so nothing major lost, just hugely inconvenient.

[-J-]

your anti virus will only protect you against so much, if you feel brave you could try installing and running some anti malware such as this http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/

[Jan]

thanks - have to confess I leave all the technical stuff to my other half! It would depend if he was brave enough!!!

[Jan]

Progress! Son suggested downloading different operating system, which has worked mostly, booting up from cd, so can access documents and internet. Still need to sort something out to get at downloaded emails. But at least we're not completely cut off! :)

[pabbers]

That's great news, Jan. I feel like I've lost a limb when the pc isn't working!

[-J-]

Progress! Son suggested downloading different operating system, which has worked mostly, booting up from cd, so can access documents and internet. Still need to sort something out to get at downloaded emails. But at least we're not completely cut off! :)if you start the pc after the post(screan telling you bios info etc) if you press F8 this will bring up a screan giving you boot options(may take a couple go's to get the timing right) if you select safe mode thgis will allow you access to your files etc

[RoastLamb]

I'm off to Bermuda for March break. Will be away for most of IW, sadly, and we don't have a laptop so I can't watch it there either. Speedy and GoldenLady have my FTM forecasts. I won't be able to do the FTM Teams till I get back so if you don't see it you'll know why. Good luck to Andy, Milos and Rafa!!!

[40-15]

RL have a great time in Bermuda!! - :swingin:

ok thats it for me - good night folks!!

[Jan]

if you start the pc after the post(screan telling you bios info etc) if you press F8 this will bring up a screan giving you boot options(may take a couple go's to get the timing right) if you select safe mode thgis will allow you access to your files etc
Thanks for offers of help and ideas. A very helpful IT genius at my husband's work has managed to rid our computer of the virus!! Hooray!

[Linda]

Have a great holiday, Fiona! :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Have a great time Fiona! Glad the PC is now sorted Jan!

[Speedy Hawk]

Have good holiday Fiona!

[karanga]

Hope you have a wonderful time in Bermuda, Fiona.

[Sallydaisy]

'morning all .........
:p

[-J-]

morning,my brain is mush 2am b4 i got off to sleep surprisedi woke up

[Sallydaisy]

Lol, my 2 alarms make a little clicking noise about 5mins before they go off proper so I was outa bed about 15mins ago! Spotted the match was just underway and had time to make a pot of tea before settling down to the computer. Could do with going back to bed already ..............
:sleepy:

[-J-]

no alarm for me just a cat having a sneezing fit in my ear

[Linda]

Typical. I've been awake most of the night 'cos there was a light on downstairs and I could hear voices - they've only just gone to bed; just as the light was turned off my alarm went off! :grrr:

[pabbers]

no alarm for me just a cat having a sneezing fit in my ear

Ooo J, that's not a nice thing to call the Mrs! :lol:

[-J-]

Ooo J, that's not a nice thing to call the Mrs! :lol:it was bizare in my confused state thought it was an owl

[pabbers]

it was bizare in my confused state thought it was an owl

Hmmmm........cat/owl/Mrs.........easy mistake to make!

Now do I go back to bed or not?

[Sallydaisy]

no alarm for me just a cat having a sneezing fit in my ear


it was bizare in my confused state thought it was an owl

The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea
In a beautiful Peagreen boat
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a 5 pound note

They sailed away, for a year and a day
To lands about which they had read
But they lost their way, and to their dismay
They woke up in Jaydu's bed!!!

[pabbers]

:laugh::laugh::laugh: very good! Needed a larf.

[-J-]

:laugh::laugh::laugh: very disappointed it wasn't all a dream, i even checked the shower to see if bobby ewing was in there

[banskogirl]

Glad you can all laugh :doh:

[supergran]

If you didn't laugh.....you'd cry!! Laughing is better, so thanks for that.:lol:

[hfwardhouse]

:lol: that's cheered me right up!

[Sallydaisy]

Just off out and realise I left my car in the sun - 'tis going to be very warm in there!!!
:shades:

[AllyB]

Just off out and realise I left my car in the sun - 'tis going to be very warm in there!!!
:shades:

No need to gloat! I've forgotten what sun is!

[hfwardhouse]

No need to gloat! I've forgotten what sun is!

Isn't it sunnyish with you today? We have some sun glinting through .... and it's rather warmer than it has been of late :big grin:

[AllyB]

Isn't it sunnyish with you today? We have some sun glinting through .... and it's rather warmer than it has been of late :big grin:

Temperature reasonable but not even a small gap in the cloud

[hfwardhouse]

Aw :sad: .... when do you start lambing?

[AllyB]

About the 30th. Scanning was poor this year so here's especially hoping for good weather.

[hfwardhouse]

Oh dear .... we don't scan so we'll just have to take what we get - we've a neighbour with only a few sheep - usually has a couple of tups but this year only had the one - he's had a handful of lambs and that's about it ... he's very disappointed!

Am hoping this reasonable weather continues for April!

[pabbers]

About the 30th. Scanning was poor this year so here's especially hoping for good weather.
Scan?????????? Scan????? I thought to myself..........how on earth can you fit a sheep on the scanner..........think I spend too much time on here :getcoat:

[hfwardhouse]

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

[Sallydaisy]

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[supergran]

I'm completely lost!:confused::confused: So I would like to bid you all a good night and in the same breath..... a very good morning. See you farming folk later!:swingin:

[RFS]

Ah Pabbers that was just hilar!!!!!:rolling:

[hfwardhouse]

Farming update ..... unsuccessful calving last night :crying: .... calf was a giant - poor coo .... had to get the vet .... she didn't manage to save the calf but at least it wasn't a caesarian ...

Not a good start to the spring calving season :sad:

[pabbers]

Farming update ..... unsuccessful calving last night :crying: .... calf was a giant - poor coo .... had to get the vet .... she didn't manage to save the calf but at least it wasn't a caesarian ...

Not a good start to the spring calving season :sad:
:grouphug:

[supergran]

Farming update ..... unsuccessful calving last night :crying: .... calf was a giant - poor coo .... had to get the vet .... she didn't manage to save the calf but at least it wasn't a caesarian ...

Not a good start to the spring calving season :sad:How sad...hope things get better.

[Speedy Hawk]

Sad. :(

Hope rest spring be ok.

[AllyB]

Farming update ..... unsuccessful calving last night :crying: .... calf was a giant - poor coo .... had to get the vet .... she didn't manage to save the calf but at least it wasn't a caesarian ...

Not a good start to the spring calving season :sad:

Nasty. Don't miss calving at all. I know you won't agree but i'd rather lamb my 1000 sheep anytime!

[hfwardhouse]

You're right - I don't agree .... but the sheep are certainly easier to deal with when it comes to giving birth although a lot of folks have been having problems with lambing this year cos of the good winter - the lambs are awfully big :eek:

[AllyB]

Maybe i'd better take the dogs out for some catching practice!

[hfwardhouse]

Sounds like a plan Ally! No point us doing that with our dog - he'd say, catch that? Nah .... I'm off to lie in that puddle :rolleyes: :rolling:

[AllyB]

I have 2 new boys since last year - not really tried catching with them yet. My 4 year old dog can catch anything and never lets go. Unfortunately he isn't heavy enough to stop the sheep, only slow them down. The two new ones are both a lot heavier built.

[hfwardhouse]

Our dog is 10 now so although he's pretty good, he's not so fast these days - we tend to keep him away from the sheep at lambing time - his favourite occupation is rounding them up and driving them towards the gate ..... not really ideal when they're in lamb! I think we'll have Minnie doing the chasing this year .... and Mr HFW with the quad bike!

[-J-]

i could spend all day watching the dogs do the gathering, amazes me how far they range out

[AllyB]

If only! My current crew aren't reliable at distance. Really miss my old ***** - could put her out of sight and rely on her to bring anything back that was there.

[RoastLamb]

Back from hols. Had a rotten cold (still have) throughout and my ears are blocked. But had a great time nevertheless.

[Linda]

Welcome back, Fiona! Sorry to hear you've got a cold but glad to hear that you had a great holiday :)

[pabbers]

Welcome back Fiona - you didn't miss Andy at any rate and Rafa's still in! Hope the cold gets better soon.

[hfwardhouse]

Welcome home Fiona - sorry to hear you've got the cold though - :grouphug: - hope you're feeling better soon!

[ljs]

Welcome Home Fiona !!! There are alot of colds and flus going around at the moment .You came home to beautiful weather tho .

[RoastLamb]

Yes, it was very springy today, wasn't it? Amazing. I didn't need to go on holiday after all.

[Speedy Hawk]

Welcome back!

[Sallydaisy]

'morning all and greetings from sunny Worcestershire!
:)

[RoastLamb]

Where presumably they make the famous sauce???

[Sallydaisy]

Where presumably they make the famous sauce???
Yes they do; and still at a factory in Worcester!
:thumbup:

[ljs]

I hate that stuff lol no offense intended Sally

[Sallydaisy]

I hate that stuff lol no offense intended Sally
None taken! We all have different tastes and food likes/dislikes!
:p

[RoastLamb]

I love it - esp. in shepherd's pie. Makes it taste soooo good.

[Linda]

Worcestershire sauce is fantastic! :cheer: (My son won't eat it because it contains anchovies :sad:)

[KnightOwl]

(My son won't eat it because it contains anchovies :sad:)

Does it?!? Wow, I never knew that! And there was me thinking I hated anchovies - can't do without my worcestershire sauce though - you can't make a good Bloody Mary without it :big grin:

[KnightOwl]

Just nipped through to the kitchen to check the ingredients (not that I doubted you Linda!) and so it does!

The ingredient list is: malt vinegar, spirit vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind extract, onions, garlic, spice and "flavouring". Given that ingredient lists (I believe) are ordered by quantity, I guess there's not much anchovy in it, but I would still never have guessed!

It's also interesting that they seem to be very specific about some things, and very vague about others. They differentiate the vinegars, then just say "spice" and "flavouring" - makes you want to know which spices and what flavouring!

[RoastLamb]

Caesar salad dressing has anchovies in it. I can't say I notice a strong taste.

[Sallydaisy]

It's also interesting that they seem to be very specific about some things, and very vague about others. They differentiate the vinegars, then just say "spice" and "flavouring" - makes you want to know which spices and what flavouring!
Ah but those are the 'secret' ingredients that make it so unique!!!
;)

[Elenive]

Hello!

Don't know if any of you remember me (I certainly recognise quite a few names!), I posted on Andy's old forum a while ago. A little sad to see it get shut down, was great to find a new one had been set up in its place a few days ago.
I guess now I've refound a friendly place to discuss the greatness that's tennis, I'll be around for a while!

[RoastLamb]

Hi former teamie! So lovely to see you back!!!

[Elenive]

Hey thanks! Lovely to see you too! I see you/speedy haven't changed the team name :D

Lots has changed since I was actively online... New coach for starters! Must say I'm very much excited for extended grass court season this year, should be a cracker or a year!

[Jan]

Welcome back Elenive - glad you found us!!

[RoastLamb]

Hey thanks! Lovely to see you too! I see you/speedy haven't changed the team name :D

Lots has changed since I was actively online... New coach for starters! Must say I'm very much excited for extended grass court season this year, should be a cracker or a year!

You play? Good luck!!! We miss you btw.

[banskogirl]

Hi Elenive :) I'm sure you will catch up on my posts very quickly!

[AllyB]

Hey thanks! Lovely to see you too! I see you/speedy haven't changed the team name :D

Lots has changed since I was actively online... New coach for starters! Must say I'm very much excited for extended grass court season this year, should be a cracker or a year!


You play? Good luck!!! We miss you btw.

I read that as referring to Andy's new coach. Wonder who's right?

[-J-]

Hello!

Don't know if any of you remember me (I certainly recognise quite a few names!), I posted on Andy's old forum a while ago. A little sad to see it get shut down, was great to find a new one had been set up in its place a few days ago.
I guess now I've refound a friendly place to discuss the greatness that's tennis, I'll be around for a while!nice to see you found yur way home, welcome back:cheese:

[VamosVixs]

Hello!

Don't know if any of you remember me (I certainly recognise quite a few names!), I posted on Andy's old forum a while ago. A little sad to see it get shut down, was great to find a new one had been set up in its place a few days ago.
I guess now I've refound a friendly place to discuss the greatness that's tennis, I'll be around for a while!

Welcome back!!! :thumbup:

[RoastLamb]

I read that as referring to Andy's new coach. Wonder who's right?

I think you're right. My bad.

[Linda]

Welcome back Elenive! I remember you - and your 'fill in the face' game :big grin: (Strangely, I was just thinking of that the other day - no idea why.)

[40-15]

Welcome back to the forum Elenive!!
:thumbup:

[hfwardhouse]

Good to see you back Elenive :)

[Elenive]

Welcome back Elenive! I remember you - and your 'fill in the face' game :big grin: (Strangely, I was just thinking of that the other day - no idea why.)

Thanks Linda!
Haha, that was such a fun game to prepare, though sadly it took to long too keep up with it :(
I might have to try it again in the summer, we'll see how things go. Time definitely isn't on my side at the moment!

:thanks: Thanks to everyone for a welcome back! Certainly remember most of the names, a few I'm uncertain with though :doh:

[cazza99]

:welcome: back Elenive :)

[pabbers]

:welcome: back Elenive!

[JAMES4578]

Only just realised you were back Paul, good to see you again!

[banskogirl]

I'm off for tonight :) hopefully will get back before Andy's next match! Can't wait :)

[Sallydaisy]

What a glorious day!!!

Windows all open, spring cleaning in progress ...

[RoastLamb]

Had to laugh in the Daily Mail online they were raving about 21 degrees celsius temps in the UK. That's actually relatively cool here. We had a temp on Thursday of 28 degrees celsius.

[ljs]

and this morning its 6 deg celcius :sad: knew it was too good to last

[Speedy Hawk]

Hey thanks! Lovely to see you too! I see you/speedy haven't changed the team name :D

Lots has changed since I was actively online... New coach for starters! Must say I'm very much excited for extended grass court season this year, should be a cracker or a year!

Welcome back former teamie!

[Linda]

Had to laugh in the Daily Mail online they were raving about 21 degrees celsius temps in the UK. That's actually relatively cool here. We had a temp on Thursday of 28 degrees celsius. You do seem to get some extremes of weather! I'm finding it too hot at 21 deg. - when I went for a run at 8am this morning (when it was probably quite a bit cooler) the sun was beating down on my head and I felt really hot. Will have to start wearing a hat.

[Speedy Hawk]

Today hot cos sport day. My face all red from sun burn. My skin is very white and it easily burn.

[banskogirl]

I was excited because it was 12 degrees here, drove to belfast and it was 18! no wonder I'm always cold here on the coast, I'm a Belfast girl at heart!

[banskogirl]

Today hot cos sport day. My face all red from sun burn. My skin is very white and it easily burn.

My hubby was told yesterday to stay out of the sun completely as he is on chemo for his cancer! he was really annoyed although I thought he would have guessed this. It's his main hobby though, he loves to get a tan.

[JAMES4578]

Sorry to hear that Bankkogirl,hope your husband will be ok. :grouphug: I had a kidney translant some time ago and am advised to avoid too much exposure in the sun as there is an increased risk of skin cancer with transplant patients.

[-J-]

Sorry to hear that Bankkogirl,hope your husband will be ok. I had a kidney translant some time ago and am advised to avoid too much exposure in the sun as there is an increased risk of skin cancer with transplant patients.not much of an ask living in Glasgow ;)

[Linda]

Best wishes for your hubby, bankskogirl :grouphug:

[ljs]

Best wishes for your hubby banskogirl , its not easy seeing someone go thru that !!

James , wow , you had a kidney transplant ? And now you are doing fine ? My uncle is currently on the waiting list for a kidney.