Author Topic: Location Lookout (Read 20849 times)

pbradley · « **on:** June 23, 2009, 10:53:56 PM »

I'll be in Cancun, Mexico from June 26th through the 29th and will be keeping a lookout during those days. Anyone else going too be in possible locations?

Zatchbellcool · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:10:04 AM »

I can keep an Eye open here in San Antonio til July 4th if that Helps.

Benedicto · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:34:48 AM »

I think they won't go on Countries affected by A(H1N1) Virus or Swine Flu, so I think there's MANY AFRICA LEGS in this season <3

Jobby · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:45:02 AM »

AFRICA = SELF DRIVING?

Snooky · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:50:38 AM »

Quote from: Joab on June 24, 2009, 08:45:02 AM

AFRICA = SELF DRIVING?

Not in Burkina Faso...But maybe.
And I think that it will be California for the start.

jerseydude · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:51:59 AM »

I disagree. H1N1 has hit California pretty Badly. Maybe they'll start Denver or Chicago?

Zack. · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:05:21 AM »

Maybe we'll get another East Coast start (we've only flown out from the East Coast three times, two of which were in Miami).

Hooky · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:15:24 AM »

Bottom line: Anywhere but California will do.

jerseydude · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:01:15 AM »

So these are the starting line for past seasons:

Season 1: NYC
Season 2: Nevada (Near Los Vegas)
Season 3: Miami
Season 4: LA
Season 5: Santa Monica/LA
Season 6: Chicago
Season 7: Long Beach/LA
Season 8: NYC
Season 9: Morrison/ Denver
Season 10:Seattle
Season 11:Miami
Season 12:LA
Season 13:LA
Season 14:Los Alamitos/LA
Season 15:

?

I'm hoping for a starting line in Texas...

gingerman28 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:59:07 PM »

I meant this reply to go here not over there:

Locked and loaded and ready to go

But oh where oh where are they

DavidJunior · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:10:32 AM »

Quote from: Hooky on June 24, 2009, 10:15:24 AM

Bottom line: Anywhere but California will do.

how about anywhere but southern California will do

i really want a Bay Area start, and as far as I know, we haven't been affected by the H1N1 virus too badly (but, i am slightly oblivious to local news...)

other possible starting locations (that haven't been used yet):
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
New Orleans, GA
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
St. Louis, MO
Detroit, MI
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
San Jose/San Francisco, CA
Portland, OR
Anchorage, AK

there are many other possible places, but I'm getting tired trying to list them all...

and again, I really don't think they'll want to stray too far from L.A. due to budget so we might see a start in Arizona, Nevada, or NorCal.

Jobby · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2009, 06:50:10 AM »

I'm behind all you guys! Can't be a mega detective.. but i'm ready to give all the help i can.

Hooky · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2009, 08:52:28 AM »

I'd like to help, too, even though I won't spot any racers!

EDIT: They moved my post.

To whoever moved it: I'm wasn't talking about helping with location lookout, because where I live is the least likely place to ever be visited by TAR. Now this post is kind of null and void. I was talking about helping with the spoilers in general.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:59:56 AM »

All detective help welcomed

and y'all will be great at the research, but let's save the spoiler thread for actual news/spoilers/sightings okay??

Kogs · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2009, 11:15:25 AM »

i just came back from chicago made contacts over there with the right people

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:54:05 PM »

Quote from: Kogs on June 25, 2009, 11:15:25 AM

i just came back from chicago made contacts over there with the right people

good stuff. can u share?

Parovic · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2009, 06:11:02 AM »

Kazakhstan,Uzbekistan, Indonesia,Nigeria and Moldova may
be visited in TAR15 because no swine flu in these countries

password · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2009, 10:33:53 AM »

I will be travelling to Boston and i will lookout for teams and ask the guards

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:17:14 AM »

Quote from: password on June 26, 2009, 10:33:53 AM

I will be travelling to Boston and i will lookout for teams and ask the guards

I heard Boston is a fun city. TAR would never come to my small little town!

NoluckBoston · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2009, 08:32:14 PM »

Boston is a great city

I don't think they will ever come here. Someone at World Race must hate me.

I wish they would come here though!

apskip · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2009, 09:01:45 PM »

NoluckBoston,

I believe you are wrong. Sometime in the next few seasons I predict that Boston will either start or end an Amazing Race.

NoluckBoston · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2009, 11:32:55 AM »

I love your optimized apskip.

One can only hope.

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:47:40 PM »

Quote from: NoluckBoston on June 26, 2009, 08:32:14 PM

Boston is a great city

I don't think they will ever come here. Someone at World Race must hate me.

I wish they would come here though!

It's a great sports town and reminds me of Seattle - as far as weather goes.

pbradley · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2009, 09:08:39 PM »

Sorry, no TAR or swine flu in Cancun Mexico or Charlotte Airport. I was looking though.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2009, 09:20:13 PM »

Heee...none in Atlanta or Louisville either.

I don't think they have left yet though, so keep looking everyone!

Esp you LAX and NYC peeps!!

Neobie · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2009, 07:19:33 AM »

All quiet on the Eastern front.

*picks at nails* Geez, I'm bored.

(Also reporting that the flu has pretty much got entrenched in E Asia, so ironically quarantine isn't that big of a problem now.)

harley · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:58:56 PM »

Quote

Heee...none in Atlanta or Louisville either.

I should have told you - the only way to get out of Louisville on a direct international flight is to be a box on UPS.

I have briefed both of my brothers (pilots) on what to look for that might be TAR-related. And at minimum, I expect a detailed description; but pictures are even better.

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #27 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:34:12 AM »

Quote from: harley on June 30, 2009, 12:58:56 PM

Quote
Heee...none in Atlanta or Louisville either.

I should have told you - the only way to get out of Louisville on a direct international flight is to be a box on UPS.

I have briefed both of my brothers (pilots) on what to look for that might be TAR-related. And at minimum, I expect a detailed description; but pictures are even better.

Thanks for using your connections!

Dånooky · « **Reply #28 on:** July 01, 2009, 03:27:06 PM »

Quote from: harley on June 30, 2009, 12:58:56 PM

I should have told you - the only way to get out of Louisville on a direct international flight is to be a box on UPS.

Now that sounds like a plan

Hooky · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Neobie on June 30, 2009, 07:19:33 AM

All quiet on the Eastern front.

Quiet on the (non-LA) Western front too!

Kogs · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:21:27 PM »

any1 want to use the freedom of information act?

puddin · « **Reply #31 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:27:59 PM »

Go for it Kogs!

NoluckBoston · « **Reply #32 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:50:02 PM »

What are some of the web search people are doing?

I was searing on Google for "World Race" and other tags like permit, LAX, or filming. I narrowed the search terms as of last week and last month. I got no good hits.

There are some stellar sleuths on here. Any other tips?

puddin · « **Reply #33 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:58:48 PM »

amazing race contestants
saw amazing race contestants
on flight with amazing race ...
airport amazing race ...
saw teams of 2 ...........

I don't think you'll get any WRP/CBS hits but don't give up!

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #34 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:13:36 PM »

Quote from: Kogs on July 01, 2009, 08:21:27 PM

any1 want to use the freedom of information act?

I support this statement!

georgiapeach · « **Reply #35 on:** July 02, 2009, 07:53:38 AM »

Quote from: Kogs on July 01, 2009, 08:21:27 PM

any1 want to use the freedom of information act?

99% of the time that isn't necesaary.

But has been known to happen!

walkingpneumonia · « **Reply #36 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:09:47 AM »

Quote from: puddin on July 01, 2009, 08:58:48 PM

amazing race contestants
saw amazing race contestants
on flight with amazing race ...
airport amazing race ...
saw teams of 2 ...........

I don't think you'll get any WRP/CBS hits but don't give up!

If you use google advanced search you can also exclude terms like "Rusty Pickle" and "he who knows".

I don't know what a rusty pickle is - but I hate it...

georgiapeach · « **Reply #37 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:41:16 AM »

Rusty Pickle is a scrapbooking site doing some sort of Amazing Race Scrapbook competition. And a gazillion hits later...

I know I will never be a scrapbooker,

Excluding he who knows is a good idea. I have had his page replicate itself endlessly and cause me to reboot. Plus he is stealing from us directly, word for word, without attribution. Not worth the time.

Slowhatch · « **Reply #38 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:00:29 AM »

Quote

But has been known to happen!

Who? When? I've forgotten.
In my neck of the woods. the California Public Records Act allows for "balancing" the public interest against disclosure. Attracting film production to the state vs. informing spoilers is a no-brainer: the spoiler loses every time. Smiling and saying

goes a lot farther than demanding your rights. (It also helps to catch the right person in the right mood

)

Kogs · « **Reply #39 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:20:28 AM »

Quote from: Slowhatch on July 02, 2009, 11:00:29 AM

Quote
But has been known to happen!
Who? When? I've forgotten.
In my neck of the woods. the California Public Records Act allows for "balancing" the public interest against disclosure. Attracting film production to the state vs. informing spoilers is a no-brainer: the spoiler loses every time. Smiling and saying goes a lot farther than demanding your rights. (It also helps to catch the right person in the right mood )

not if your in the press

walkingpneumonia · « **Reply #40 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:49:23 AM »

Quote from: NoluckBoston on July 01, 2009, 08:50:02 PM

What are some of the web search people are doing?

I was searing on Google for "World Race" and other tags like permit, LAX, or filming. I narrowed the search terms as of last week and last month. I got no good hits.

There are some stellar sleuths on here. Any other tips?

Another good site is for LA specific information - http://www.filmla.com/
You can sign up for emails telling you when and where they will be filming in your LA neighbourhood...

puddin · « **Reply #41 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:05:39 PM »

When searching the web be careful of those links that take you to those virus video eggs! they are hard to close so I use my task manager. Seems like there are more than ever!

mjriches2005 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 04, 2009, 01:22:45 PM »

Nothing so far here in the Portland, Oregon area.

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #43 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:26:27 PM »

Quote from: mjriches2005 on July 04, 2009, 01:22:45 PM

Nothing so far here in the Portland, Oregon area.

Nothing where I live. Someone told me taping would start after the 4th??

DavidJunior · « **Reply #44 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:07:20 AM »

Quote from: RealityFanWA on July 04, 2009, 02:26:27 PM

Quote from: mjriches2005 on July 04, 2009, 01:22:45 PM
Nothing so far here in the Portland, Oregon area.

Nothing where I live. Someone told me taping would start after the 4th??

that was me speculating...

but, by the looks of it, that statement might actually come true

apskip · « **Reply #45 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:45:12 AM »

David Jr. and many others who were not part of RFF at the time, I ask you to consider what happened in AR11. Teams got to the bottom of South America, Ushuaia before they were spotted after the 4th episode was completed and starting the second week of AR11. If I were Bertram van Munster, I would use a route which minimizes publicity and makes it difficult for RFF to achieve its mission. It is posible that he has found such a route. I cannot believe that teams did not leave at least by yesterday. Probably we will see once the race is spotted. Can you imagine a route which gets all the way to the finish without being spotted. That would require the use of some obscure airlines.

Moo · « **Reply #46 on:** July 05, 2009, 08:54:00 AM »

Could WRP actually shut off all possible means of filming while teams are at airports? I might say that they are having a new approach right now... But even so we do not spot teams, how about clues? It's July and September is getting close as well...

I could probably think that they're planning a new approach to film the Race moments before its premiere??

Hooky · « **Reply #47 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:36:22 AM »

Quote from: apskip on July 05, 2009, 07:45:12 AM

David Jr. and many others who were not part of RFF at the time, I ask you to consider what happened in AR11. Teams got to the bottom of South America, Ushuaia before they were spotted after the 4th episode was completed and starting the second week of AR11. If I were Bertram van Munster, I would use a route which minimizes publicity and makes it difficult for RFF to achieve its mission. It is posible that he has found such a route. I cannot believe that teams did not leave at least by yesterday. Probably we will see once the race is spotted. Can you imagine a route which gets all the way to the finish without being spotted. That would require the use of some obscure airlines.

Even if it seems bad for now, that could make the actual race on TV so much more exciting!

mjriches2005 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 05, 2009, 12:16:42 PM »

Quote from: Mooyou on July 05, 2009, 08:54:00 AM

Could WRP actually shut off all possible means of filming while teams are at airports? I might say that they are having a new approach right now... But even so we do not spot teams, how about clues? It's July and September is getting close as well...

I could probably think that they're planning a new approach to film the Race moments before its premiere??

Last season, they still showed airport scenes, but not plenty! Thats why they mean "Fewer Airports." We would still see airport scenes like last season, but not as much.

gingerman28 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 05, 2009, 06:56:12 PM »

This very well may be the time that TPTB have the teams fly individually to a start in a foreign locale. Their backpacks could even be shipped by TPTB so the teams would not be carrying their backpacks when they leave and would blend in with the other passengers. Teams could arrive by the end of June in a location not visited by too many American tourists such as Belize. From there they could fly to an African location for ep1, another African location for ep2 or even ep3. And so on travelling by lesser means (by train even when possible) to locations not usually visited by hordes of American tourists and RFF spies.

If the race is starting now one place I would not look for them is in France. The Tour de France runs until July 26 and travel unrelated to the Tour would be hard to do. So from Africa they could go to the Baltic states, Bulgaria, Belarus, and other lesser known places as the various Stans. So TAR15 could actually travel quite far without us being aware of what is going on. Perhaps TPTB could even have members of any airline used sign confidentiality papers (for a small fee and promise of airtime) just to keep them from blabbing about who might be on a flight with them.

All just speculation, of course, by a chemical weakened brain.

jerseydude · « **Reply #50 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:05:10 PM »

I'll keep a look out for them during my trip. Will be flying from Shanghai HongQiao to Shenzhen and later to Singapore. Will report anything if I see them.

And also wouldn't it be obvious it they were teams because they MUST have video recorders so shouldn't the people following the teams have big bags?

georgiapeach · « **Reply #51 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:33:29 PM »

Love you G-Man!!

But puddin and I both believe that we haven't missed them, and that they will most likely be starting the race sometime this week.

And I personally think we will see a usual US start, no fancy shenanigans.

So keep looking guys!!!

TARAsia Fan · « **Reply #52 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:17:59 PM »

I think they should start at the LaBrea Tar Pits! That would make for some interesting TV, people running for their cars and getting stuck in the pits.

DavidJunior · « **Reply #53 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:40:07 PM »

i will keep my eyes peeled in San Fran and Miami all day tomorrow!

and i will be keeping a watch in Guayaquil all throughout my trip, just in case they go to SA at the end of the race...

but even if i do get some info, it will have to wait until July 24th, when i get back (so hopefully i won't be the only one who sees them, if i do...)

georgiapeach · « **Reply #54 on:** July 06, 2009, 12:07:24 AM »

Quote from: DavidJunior on July 05, 2009, 11:40:07 PM

i will keep my eyes peeled in San Fran and Miami all day tomorrow!

and i will be keeping a watch in Guayaquil all throughout my trip, just in case they go to SA at the end of the race...

but even if i do get some info, it will have to wait until July 24th, when i get back (so hopefully i won't be the only one who sees them, if i do...)

You can call, need a $ ??

And there are always Internet cafes... But have fun!!

Walk by the American and United counters for sure...you never know!!

Neobie · « **Reply #55 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:42:15 AM »

Malaysian Borneo and a couple of cities Down Under are on my itinerary this coming month, wonder if I'd get lucky?

Zack. · « **Reply #56 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:25:36 AM »

Given recent history, I'd wager that someone needs to set a stakeout at the Delhi airport.

walkingpneumonia · « **Reply #57 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:56:16 AM »

Quote from: Neobie on July 06, 2009, 08:42:15 AM

Malaysian Borneo and a couple of cities Down Under are on my itinerary this coming month, wonder if I'd get lucky?

I got lucky in Cairns once - in my youth.

Make sure you take your camera.

Oh wait, where am I?

Hooky · « **Reply #58 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:22:52 PM »

Quote from: walkingpneumonia on July 06, 2009, 10:56:16 AM

I got lucky in Cairns once - in my youth.

You mean in Season 4?

ImANewUser · « **Reply #59 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:42:50 AM »

I didn't get lucky in Manila.

Quote from: zackattack308 on July 06, 2009, 10:25:36 AM

Given recent history, I'd wager that someone needs to set a stakeout at the Delhi airport.

Someone should prob. stay in Mumbai airport as well, if that's the case.

walkingpneumonia · « **Reply #60 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:18:47 AM »

With the Michael Jackson memorial being held there, I think we can be sure that the starting line will not be the Staples Centre in LA today. Or anywhere around there.

With all of the extra traffic in LA today it should be difficult to get away undetected.

RIP Michael

jerseydude · « **Reply #61 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:20:45 AM »

Quote from: walkingpneumonia on July 07, 2009, 08:18:47 AM

With the Michael Jackson memorial being held there, I think we can be sure that the starting line will not be the Staples Centre in LA today. Or anywhere around there.

With all of the extra traffic in LA today it should be difficult to get away undetected.

RIP Michael

But couldn't they just make the pitstart of the race earlier so that they could catch their flight...OR we could have a team missing their flight and having to quit on the first leg. That would be funny.

TARAsia Fan · « **Reply #62 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:33:27 PM »

I'm sure they went somewhere else if the race were to start today. Plus, most of CBS' resources are all in LA to cover the memorial service.

Heliox · « **Reply #63 on:** July 08, 2009, 04:58:49 PM »

Decided to join the friendly banter at RFF, and my favorite show. My husband is a flight attendant and he will be flying to Amsterdam, Montreal, Toronto, Frankfurt, Barcelona and possibly Munich and Barcelona in the coming month.

So any word of them traveling through Europe let me know. Although I wont have to prod him too much as he is a huge fan too. I know he will be on the lookout for any signs, route markers or teams in his travels.

I think last year he missed the teams as they connected through Germany by just a few hours.

Hoping for a sighting this year! Will let ya know.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #64 on:** July 08, 2009, 05:11:31 PM »

Quote from: Heliox on July 08, 2009, 04:58:49 PM

Decided to join the friendly banter at RFF, and my favorite show. My husband is a flight attendant and he will be flying to Amsterdam, Montreal, Toronto, Frankfurt, Barcelona and possibly Munich and Barcelona in the coming month.

So any word of them traveling through Europe let me know. Although I wont have to prod him too much as he is a huge fan too. I know he will be on the lookout for any signs, route markers or teams in his travels.

I think last year he missed the teams as they connected through Germany by just a few hours.

Hoping for a sighting this year! Will let ya know.

Heliox!!

Glad you finally came over to join us!!

puddin · « **Reply #65 on:** July 08, 2009, 05:32:03 PM »

Quote from: Heliox on July 08, 2009, 04:58:49 PM

Decided to join the friendly banter at RFF, and my favorite show. My husband is a flight attendant and he will be flying to Amsterdam, Montreal, Toronto, Frankfurt, Barcelona and possibly Munich and Barcelona in the coming month.

So any word of them traveling through Europe let me know. Although I wont have to prod him too much as he is a huge fan too. I know he will be on the lookout for any signs, route markers or teams in his travels.

I think last year he missed the teams as they connected through Germany by just a few hours.

Hoping for a sighting this year! Will let ya know.

Oh welcome Heliox!!

NoluckBoston · « **Reply #66 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:36:21 PM »

Quote from: Heliox on July 08, 2009, 04:58:49 PM

Decided to join the friendly banter at RFF, and my favorite show. My husband is a flight attendant and he will be flying to Amsterdam, Montreal, Toronto, Frankfurt, Barcelona and possibly Munich and Barcelona in the coming month.

So any word of them traveling through Europe let me know. Although I wont have to prod him too much as he is a huge fan too. I know he will be on the lookout for any signs, route markers or teams in his travels.

I think last year he missed the teams as they connected through Germany by just a few hours.

Hoping for a sighting this year! Will let ya know.

Lol I am guessing Continental, but I first thought Delta.

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Author Topic: Location Lookout (Read 20849 times)

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