Wimbledon [sunshine]

I want Federer to win, too, now that Nadal is out of the championship. He is such a gentleman, and it would be great to see him hit that record

Murray......This is excruciating!

Innit! I am glued to my chair in terrified fascination. Rabbit in headlights syndrome.

Murray ...got bored! Given up on such erratic play! And can't stand watching his mother any longer
Have found something else to have on, in the background.

I am loving this match. Fabulous tennis!

I've come out from behind the cushion. It's great now!

Superb tennis! Murray and Ferrer so well matched.

They're not closing the roof, but what if it gets too dark - will they then close the roof and put the lights on? Why not just close up now anyway?

It would interrupt play for about 40mins Annobel ...so they tend to leave it until it becomes necessary.

Confirms my opinion that they should have floodlights on the show courts independent of the roof!

Atta boy, Andy! That was a tough match!

Agreed, Anno -Great result!

I find I am now a Ferrer fan as well. A terrific player.

Who won?

Murray won, jeni. Can't wait for the next round now - it's getting better by the day

Thanks!

I half watched Ferrer play the other day and thought I was watching Federer [only glanced at the tv screen ]. He's rather cute, is he not, but looks better with his headband on .

I collect grandsons 4 & 6 from school on Fridays and bring them back here until after dinner. We'll be back here by about 4pm....just when Murray's semi final match will be due or just started. But I'm all prepared .....

Picnic table is set up in the lounge (opposite end to tv) with scrap books, scissors, glue, old Argos catalogues etc. That'll last about an hour or so but I have new toy helicopters as a back up. Dinner will be fresh ravioli, a 3 minute job that I can sort out between sets. Ambrosia rice for pudding, no brainer. Have made some fresh play doh as second back up. (To occupy, not eat!!!)

If all else fails, then bribery will swing into action with bags of popcorn and fizzy pop.

Any other ideas to ensure I get to see the match are welcome!

I didn't like the look of Ferrer at first, terrific player, but he was so pleasant and repectful when he was interviewed.
Some of the play between him and Murray was beautiful to watch.

Notso - Seems to me you've got it covered - good luck!!

How about getting them to chant " Come on Andy " as well ?

Butter

BUMP
Can't have this thread disappearing just yet......

Marvellous tennis yesterday. Roger [swoon] and Andy, who played a brilliant game. It was so exciting, I couldn't vacate my chair and log on to my favourite website

As I posted 'Good Luck England' during he Euros, I am reluctant to say this but here goes 'Good Luck Andy'. Please don't blame me if doesn't wIn.

Roger is poetry in motion. What's more, he never appears sweaty or flustered. Rafs is a sweetie. I want to mother smother him! Shame that he had to go. Living in Scotland, I do hope that Andy will lift the trophy [before too long!].

I am ensconced on my sofa, ready for this afternoons excitement! I want Roger and Andy both to win