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« Reply #250 on: November 02, 2008, 09:49:01 PM » |
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Do we know this place? Nick: I think the budding romance between Dallas and Starr is kind of cute, shes my baby sister   |
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« Reply #251 on: November 02, 2008, 10:04:16 PM » |
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Pittock mansion has a rose garden.  |
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« Reply #252 on: November 02, 2008, 10:05:45 PM » |
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but why would he randomly be talking about starr/dallas in the final confessional lol
but omg, that looks like a really good match slowhatch lol
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« Reply #253 on: November 02, 2008, 10:14:56 PM » |
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OMG! I was thinking Moscow but wow thats pretty convincing Slowhatch! but why would he randomly be talking about starr/dallas in the final confessional lol
but omg, that looks like a really good match slowhatch lol
Maybe Dallas wins? lol |
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« Reply #254 on: November 02, 2008, 10:16:08 PM » |
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was it cloudy on finale day?
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« Reply #255 on: November 02, 2008, 10:21:09 PM » |
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Yes, it was overcast but there was some sun in and out. I spent the day watching a webcam at some square, no kidding, lol
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« Reply #256 on: November 02, 2008, 10:43:51 PM » |
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What Puddin said. OK, then...Moving forward in the race, we don't have a lot of options. It doubtful for Delhi, and the Botanic gardens at Almaty are described by most people as rundown--the administrator talks about it here. That leaves either Moscow or Portland (or someplace in the past).
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« Reply #257 on: November 02, 2008, 11:37:35 PM » |
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I don't recall Nick ever wearing that shirt though so it may not be the past. Those trees look so Oregon!
eta: my computer was whack tonight but heres the clip as good as it gets ..
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« Reply #258 on: November 03, 2008, 12:13:41 AM » |
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The painting (?) looks Russian like a hammer and sickle ...
remember, its the wrong direction that might do Ken and Tina in and that's what hes talking about. The All Russian Centre/VDNKH would be a good start.
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« Reply #262 on: November 03, 2008, 01:58:14 AM » |
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heres the spoiler And I've been meaning to post this, remember Robyn, our writer that witnessed Nick and Starr at the Moscow pitstop? This is why I'm pretty sure Tina and Ken final 4, theres always that chance there was a team behind them and they are final 3 but.. reading above, if it was Tina and Ken that Julz saw " very tan blond woman in a florescent green sporty outfit, backpack and one of those TAR clue cards (?) in her hand", they very well could be decoys but, nothing could be 100% certain so take it for what its worth. Remember, Robyn did not "man" the pitstop the whole time, she and her group were sight seeing. now amazing race info for you guys:
the team that vanessa took a pic of was obviously the first. i can't describe the 2nd team. we saw them at a difference. but as we were leaving, maybe 4 or 5 hrs after the first went through, we bumped into a 3rd as they got off the monorail. she was blond and wearing spandex pink. she was yelling at the guy she was with and they fought over the right direction. she sprinted the wrong way, then they figured it out. it was pretty funny.
they also had a huge amazing race party that night at a hall at the back of the exhibition centre. it was all very secretive.
also, did you know once the contestants come through they sit at the side? i always envisioned them giong off to a hotel, but no they sat in a waiting area until at the one of the other teams came thorugh.
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« Reply #263 on: November 04, 2008, 12:42:09 AM » |
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The painting (?) looks Russian like a hammer and sickle ...
remember, its the wrong direction that might do Ken and Tina in and that's what hes talking about. The All Russian Centre/VDNKH would be a good start.
I can't get inside any of the pavilions! Its making me crazy! I just want to find where Ken is sitting  . They must have some no pictures allowed rule because honest I've turned up nothing. HELP please! |
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« Reply #264 on: November 04, 2008, 03:09:31 AM » |
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I've found few albums--like this or this--that have shots actually inside a hall; everybody takes pics of the statues and exteriors  . I'm guessing it's one of the ethnic national pavilions. |
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« Reply #265 on: November 04, 2008, 10:02:50 PM » |
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I've found few albums--like this or this--that have shots actually inside a hall; everybody takes pics of the statues and exteriors . I'm guessing it's one of the ethnic national pavilions. still no luck! Inside The Pavilions At The All Russia Exhibition Centre. Many of the Pavilions are constructed in the style of one of the Soviet Republics and are worth a closer look. One of the Pavilions is wooden (complete with a wooden fresco depicting hard working Russians), while another is Middle Eastern in style, with Moorish mosaics and delicate plasterwork. The details on the Pavilions belie the old Western propaganda that communist buildings were shoddily built. Although the atmosphere and goods on sale today are very different from the communist era, the All Russia Exhibition Centre gives a good picture of the architecture and values of the time |
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« Reply #266 on: November 05, 2008, 12:04:53 AM » |
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Who says I can't get in!?  It's a darn poster!!!Poster “Be prepared for [VSKHV]” [V].[M].[livanova], M.; L., 1950. Size of 83,5[kh]59   |
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« Reply #267 on: November 05, 2008, 12:11:34 AM » |
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Persistence pays off!! Good job!!  puddin! |
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« Reply #268 on: November 05, 2008, 12:20:12 AM » |
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Thanks peach , it was a lot of thumbing thru, I about peed myself  Which pavilion its in, I have no idea! the site is dedicated to: A comprehensive architectural history of the Exhibition in Russian: www.bcxb.ru |
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« Reply #269 on: November 05, 2008, 12:26:54 AM » |
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I looked for an hour and was totally discouraged so I know you have spent an age on this... And it doesn't really matter because the point is they are there...and hopefully not eliminated ... But I'll bet it is here: they also had a huge amazing race party that night at a hall at the back of the exhibition centre. it was all very secretive. |
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« Reply #270 on: November 05, 2008, 12:36:05 AM » |
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I looked for an hour and was totally discouraged so I know you have spent an age on this... And it doesn't really matter because the point is they are there...and hopefully not eliminated ... But I'll bet it is here: they also had a huge amazing race party that night at a hall at the back of the exhibition centre. it was all very secretive. i agree the party is were it happened |
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« Reply #271 on: November 05, 2008, 12:46:26 AM » |
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Oh do you really think they would have a party where there is art? And why would Ken be partying  ? More on the poster because it was my obsession for a few days Artist :Livanova Vera Matveevna 1910—1998 «Get ready for the all-Union agricultural exhibition...» Livanova V. M., 1950  http://eng.plakaty.ru/posters?id=1906 |
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« Reply #272 on: November 05, 2008, 01:17:36 AM » |
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I think party may be the source's interpretation, and it could be more of a Pitstop gathering.
And sure the Pavilion hall or wherever could have the art...
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« Reply #273 on: November 05, 2008, 01:42:01 AM » |
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I think party may be the source's interpretation, and it could be more of a Pitstop gathering.
And sure the Pavilion hall or wherever could have the art...
So if Ken is partying with the pitstop gathering then hes not eliminated? Because the eliminated team is whisked away and do not see the other teams so? |
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