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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #675 on: July 02, 2016, 10:10:47 PM »

With a beautiful Chicago scenery in the background at the overlook for a photo finish and in an "isolated" part of the city near the city's water treatment center, I could definitely see this as a Finish Line location more so than Soldier Field!


I agree, really fits the bill for a TAR finish line.  Besides, the Wrigley field tip was 100% true.  :snicker:

I think this exact location fits perfectly for the Finish Line mat. :tup:

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #676 on: July 02, 2016, 10:23:21 PM »

With a beautiful Chicago scenery in the background at the overlook for a photo finish and in an "isolated" part of the city near the city's water treatment center, I could definitely see this as a Finish Line location more so than Soldier Field!


I agree, really fits the bill for a TAR finish line.  Besides, the Wrigley field tip was 100% true.  :snicker:

I think this exact location fits perfectly for the Finish Line mat. :tup:


And the bride and groom win the race! :lol: I definitely agree that the view from that jetty is phenomenal!
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #677 on: July 02, 2016, 10:26:03 PM »


TAR 29 is A WRAP!!



When we all have a chance to breathe I think we will have some Finale Location Pics for you. :hearts:

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #678 on: July 02, 2016, 10:32:01 PM »
fossil <3

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #679 on: July 02, 2016, 10:53:36 PM »
there goes the amazing race hat theory


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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #680 on: July 02, 2016, 10:56:38 PM »
fyi I watched the stream again , thanks Fossil  :<3 , never saw the orange team leave maybe a bus blocked them ?  :grins:

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #681 on: July 02, 2016, 10:59:34 PM »
Based on the sightings, we can now know that the teams entered the F3 are Logan and London, Tara and Joey and Scott and Brooke.

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #682 on: July 02, 2016, 11:12:19 PM »
more spec

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #683 on: July 02, 2016, 11:21:14 PM »
:funny:  looks like this team just left the Wrigleyville Dogs place and are heading south to Wrigley field wearing their Wrigleyville Dogs hats.   :)

... or are they 'Cheeseheads'?   :tantrum
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The crowns from the Wrigleyville Dogs sport a lovely "V" logo, matching this...

In the diner, one of the menu items is a Vienna Beef hot dog, the ultimate meal in a bun and a local staple in Lake View. Our wonderful RFFer, fossil, brought out Steve Anderson's tweet...
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They're filming The Amazing Race at Wrigleyville Dogs across the street. Apparently they have to memorize what makes a Chicago hotdog.
Now here is a picture of what the teams have gotten themselves into...

And here is what the correct order of the ingredients are!
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESAyunIpP-4" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESAyunIpP-4</a>

I will ask around tomorrow if there were any public places closed off for "a private event". ;)
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #684 on: July 02, 2016, 11:25:09 PM »
more spec
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #685 on: July 02, 2016, 11:41:56 PM »
Sounds like a Chicago hotdog is no joke, huh?

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #686 on: July 03, 2016, 12:02:52 AM »
My goodness these are all our cities, arranged in alphabetical order!

Alesund
Athens
Dar es Salaam
Hanoi
Lake Como
Ninh Binh
Panama City
Sao Paulo
Seoul
Venice
Zanzibar

No leg between Seoul and Chicago? ??? Where did all that time go?

Are we just trying to read the cities from the blurry, distant pic or is this confirmed first-hand information?

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #688 on: July 03, 2016, 03:48:47 AM »
Fits if they take the blue line from O'Hare to Jackson, then head east to Millenium Park!
Then head north to the old Water Tower, where the horse carriages are.
Then north again to Wrigleyville Dogs, ending their task at Sheffield Ave.
Then to Wrigley Field for a final memory challenge.
Then Pit Stop.

Is the orange team a decoy? They're blatantly wearing Amazing Race caps and without their bags. They were seen at Monroe (red line), Millenium Park and Wrigleyville.
Blue team was seen at Millenium Park, Old Water Tower and Wrigley Field.
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #689 on: July 03, 2016, 04:00:31 AM »
hmmm.. what are they doing on the Chicago Metro Blue Line (Monroe Station)?

Just next door, they're on the red line! Hmm taking it four stops north would bring you to the Chicago red line stop and the Old Water Tower.

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #690 on: July 03, 2016, 04:33:44 AM »
Team 4 also wear those TAR cap.
Teams can send their backpack beforehand in the final and will be back to take them later. This is not the first time a team did something like that.

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #691 on: July 03, 2016, 07:49:17 AM »
Sounds like a Chicago hotdog is no joke, huh?
It's like making a burger using poppyseed hot dog buns instead. If you put ketchup on a hot dog at Wrigleyville, you might get weird looks at you. (It's my favorite dish on their menu including eating the whole sport peppers, yum!)
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #692 on: July 03, 2016, 07:50:35 AM »
Sounds like a Chicago hotdog is no joke, huh?
It's like making a burger using poppyseed hot dog buns instead. If you put ketchup on a hot dog at Wrigleyville, you might get weird looks at you. (It's my favorite dish on their menu including the whole sport peppers, yum!)

what has chiago hot dog in

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #693 on: July 03, 2016, 09:14:12 AM »
Two teams in that picture.

Why is the road blocked off, do we know?

Smart teams check through their bags on the last leg. To be carrying a full pack on the finale leg is crazy.  At least lighten the load.

Has anyone else noticed the presence of a "minder" running with the teams this season? I noticed them on the Venice leg as well. Guess they are useful for handling fans/requests for selfies/etc.
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #694 on: July 03, 2016, 03:55:49 PM »
In case y'all were wondering where the Wrigley webcam was, well it's right here (Sports World Chicago).   :snicker:  (note: updated with latest photo)

Kinda reminds the TAR veterans of 'kayak cam' (....think about it).   :spy:
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #695 on: July 03, 2016, 05:59:32 PM »
Kayak cam was the most fun ever!!  Happy memories!
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #696 on: July 03, 2016, 09:12:58 PM »
Ninh Binh:

So last year I actually traveled to Ninh Binh. It's a few hours by bus from Hanoi and is referred to as "halong bay on land". It has GORGEOUS mountains just popping straight up out of the land. You can walk up a super tall staircase to the top of one (about 30-45min up if I remember correctly) to a giant golden dragon and overlook the whole area.

There is also a river system that goes through and around the mountains. Unique fact: the boat drivers row using their feet. They lean back on their seat and use their feet to row, which could inspire some type of rowing challenge.

There are also a lot of rice fields.

The city itself is nothing special, I think they'd have gone straight out to these mountain ranges for the tasks. It's going to be an absolutely stunning location.

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #697 on: July 03, 2016, 10:52:24 PM »
Two teams in that picture.

Why is the road blocked off, do we know?

Smart teams check through their bags on the last leg. To be carrying a full pack on the finale leg is crazy.  At least lighten the load.

Has anyone else noticed the presence of a "minder" running with the teams this season? I noticed them on the Venice leg as well. Guess they are useful for handling fans/requests for selfies/etc.

If its in downtown then it should be because of the Taste of Chicago. Also, I have some sightings from O'hare but dunno if they will be of any use. Sorry I'm new here :/

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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #698 on: July 03, 2016, 10:56:50 PM »
Two teams in that picture.

Why is the road blocked off, do we know?

Smart teams check through their bags on the last leg. To be carrying a full pack on the finale leg is crazy.  At least lighten the load.

Has anyone else noticed the presence of a "minder" running with the teams this season? I noticed them on the Venice leg as well. Guess they are useful for handling fans/requests for selfies/etc.

If its in downtown then it should be because of the Taste of Chicago. Also, I have some sightings from O'hare but dunno if they will be of any use. Sorry I'm new here :/
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Re: TAR 29 Speculation and Discussion of **SPOILERS**
« Reply #699 on: July 04, 2016, 02:53:00 AM »
here is my prediction of the placement order:
Tara and Joey (F3)
Scott and Brooke (F3)
Logan and London (F3)
4th: Floyd and Becca/Redmond and Unknown Male
5th: Floyd and Becca/Redmond and Unknown Male
6th: Mike and Unknown Female
7th: Brent and Ashley
8th: Olivia and Unknown Male/Team 10
9th: Team 10/Olivia and Unknown Male
10th : Female Team
11th: Asian Male and female