Marcus is having a go at Marseille qualies.

Bob in Spain wrote:

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Jaffa wrote:

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Marcus is having a go at Marseille qualies.

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Damn. Now I REALLY want to go.  Arrive home from Brazil 6pm Friday evening and would have to jump in the car at 8am Sat morning for the 10 hour drive to Marseille.

Do I or don't I ?

Let's put this out to public vote.  Do you guys want to see an appearance from "Bob in France" ?

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You're one mad Bobcat - you know that, don't you ??? 

I feel deeply ashamed for deciding it was too much hastle for me to travel through from Edinburgh to Glasgow for the Glasgow Challenger and women's 25K !

( even Scotrail usually manage that in a tad under 10 hours ! )

philwrig wrote:

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Bob a 10hr trip ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Marseille ain't Monaco/St Tropez, but go for it, Willbomb will forever appreciate the effort and commitment.

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Just a nip around the corner really, compared to Umag for the DC.  That was 21 hours each way, plus stops. My start point is just south of Alicante.

I did Marseille last year and enjoyed it as there was plenty of GB talent on show. As well as the doubles guys, Kyle, Wardy and Evo were playing singles.

Would love to give Willbomb some support, but I will need him to get through 1st round of qualies. I doubt I will arrive in time to see any play on Saturday, so if I do go Marcus, I need you to do your part and get at leat one W under your belt - and preferable a few more to go with it.

I am still trying to kid myself that I haven't really made my mind up yet, but deep down, I know I'm going. 

James Ward has withdrawn from New Delhi.

-- Edited by RJA on Friday 13th of February 2015 12:01:39 PM

paulisi wrote:

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Jaffa wrote:

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Alex Ward is also there giving it a go.

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 The original main draw cut off was 56, so qualifying is bound to be loaded and bearing that you have to win a couple of matches to pick up points, it's going to be a difficult challenge.

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 Anyone know when the OOP is out. It will affect the time I set off this evening.

Looking at the prize money and cost of travelling for Marseille, it's not a bad option financially if you get a good first round draw.

It will probably cost £200-£300 to get there plus a hotel room so say £300-£400 cost max

No prize money of you lose, but $465 for a win and $975 for two wins.

So you will not be far off breaking even if you win your opening round.