TENNIS: Hard court season continues. Scream if you want to go faster.

[JaneJeffer]

Oops, Ice.

Part of me was nostalgic for the days when the dc were younger when I saw the costumes in the shops (and the outfit DD2 (14) wore for a party the other day was a world away from a cuddly spider). And I was sad they didn't want to make a pumpkin- first time in 20 years I haven't. But I bought stuff just in case, though we only got a hand ful of dc round last year.

But today I am glad dd1 has gone off with her uni mates and DD2 has decided to stay in. And I might just ignore the door (the poor dog will just get stressed every time we open it, otherwise).

We aren't putting any decorations out, and it's dark in out corner, so I'm hoping we get away with it

I live in the most nappy valley part of London, even the most small and unassuming pumpkin attracts ravening hoards of children.

On our estate, there is a group of house that really go to town with decorating. We call them 'Hallowe'en Alley' but they decorate for everything. Don't get me wrong, it looks great, and they are all very welcoming to the kids.But the pressure to join in all the time must be huge.

I’m a misery when it comes to Hallowe’en! I’ve never taken DD trick or treating. When she was a bit younger DH used to dress up and hand out sweets but now we just turn off most of the lights and hide upstairs. We haven’t been bothered by anyone the last couple of years so hopefully will be left alone again tonight too.

GAHHHHHHHHHH!

Sweet bloody Caroline.

All together now 🎃

SC combined with the Sky music is even more annoying.

WTF?

Everyone is just waiting for some beef aren't they?

They are almost getting their wish , Jane.

Eek

I'm not surprised Arthur is getting annoying, this umpire seems a bit blase about his mistakes.

He's looking a bit nervous up there

Well, it's a French crowd and he's made some dubious calls.
Which may or may not have cost Arthur the match.

I'd be leaving by the back door.

oof- getting close.

Well done Sascha. Arthur bit frosty with the umpire

I missed the end because my hob decided to start playing up

Well done Sascha

I thought Arthur was starting to pull back, but Sascha got it in the end. At least they had a bit of a hug at the net.

Three more French players coming up. Close the bar!

Paul is definitely getting to seem some great tennis this year.

Oh is he there again? $$$

I left the RB on and Carlos/Ugo are just coming out. It's like X Factor Halloween. I'm expecting Everybody to start playing in a minute.

Richard Haigh umpiring so expect more trouble!

They just showed a clip of it. The music sounded like the theme from 'Requiem for a Dream' it probably was. Very traumatic film. Great music though.

Tennis in fancy dress would be brilliant.

Reilly Opelka would make a great Frankenstein (if he was actually playing).

I haven't seen that.

Yes fancy dress would be brilliant