Author Topic: EP2: 'I’ve Become the Archie Bunker of the Home' (Read 91655 times)

georgiapeach · « **Reply #50 on:** November 05, 2007, 09:35:50 PM »

puddin--your bike path map will take you right there...

So does that look like our Marina? If not--there are at least 2 more right near by....

puddin · « **Reply #51 on:** November 05, 2007, 10:18:31 PM »

Actually there are so many marinas that really we need one good landmark to identify something

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Slowhatch · « **Reply #52 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:22:09 PM »

What is the source of this cap? What I mean is, can the name of the boat be brought up? If you can find the boat, you might be able to find the slip.

puddin · « **Reply #53 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:31:45 PM »

AOL had a nice clear video but it doesn't work anymore and couldn't be downloaded. All we have is CBS's crappy youtube.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #54 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:36:21 PM »

Are these gates any good?

Slowhatch · « **Reply #55 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:50:16 PM »

That looks good!

Compare the trees with the trees in the background of this cap.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #56 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:55:07 PM »

I like it! Plus we know they are right there anyway.

But darn it is hard getting all in this marina! puddin found the best pics so far...

puddin · « **Reply #57 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:21:21 AM »

one of my favorites

http://www.search-22.com/downloads/images.php

eta:

Girl Power!!

Chateau d If · « **Reply #58 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:27:00 AM »

Good Job Peach Puddin

You've done it again!

This picture was shot from here:

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Chateau d If · « **Reply #59 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:29:38 AM »

Zooming out:

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georgiapeach · « **Reply #60 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:48:54 AM »

Heee... I have to say that I'm just relieved that we all have found it! It is only Monday and I was tired of all those Marinas already! And GE and I have a love-hate relationship so nice to be done with that part!

Now...what we REALLY need from our guys are some time shots!

Because we need to get a handle on who might be going out next.

And we have no idea WHAT the two detours in Amsterdam are, right? We sort of know where--but not what? So we need to ponder on that too!

And what else do we still need to know?

Did y'all see that they camped at the last pitstop? Wonder where they might have stayed this time?

puddin · « **Reply #61 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:28:59 AM »

Quote from: Slowhatch on October 29, 2007, 07:43:02 PM

I can't quite read the label on the side of the cart, but a little googling brought up Bakfiets, a Dutch bike that's apparently trendy here (I'd never heard of it ).

Detour Cargobike?

digs thorough pictures ---

rails? and then theres the blondes --

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georgiapeach · « **Reply #62 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:54:44 AM »

That could just be the train from Schipol to Central Station--although I am still holding out for the Thalys to Paris next week.

But there are bunches of cute places to go just a quick ride away.

And oh yes! Slowhatch's cute cargo bike should be this week too!

Boingo · « **Reply #63 on:** November 06, 2007, 09:53:19 AM »

Just throwing this out there as another piece of information. The girls appear to be running past a train which may be "Sprinter" livery (railway stock). Here's a blurb on the "sprinter" livery:

The Sprinter (SGM, Stads Gewestelijk Materieel) is a two or three car electric, used on small distances. They are named Sprinter because they're able to accelerate and brake quite fast, making them very suitable for 'stoptrein' services. They were also specifically designed for urban environments where they run commuter services. As a result, they are most commonly found in the Randstad area. The initial idea was that the Sprinter would provide somewhat of a subway/metro service but this plan failed as the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam continued to construct their own rapid transit systems. Nevertheless, in the densely populated Randstad, the Sprinters remain popular. Two car versions have been revised and are now named Citypendel. Three car versions can be seen in two versions: the old yellow version, and the refurbished ones in white/yellow/dark blue livery ("Vlaflip").

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georgiapeach · « **Reply #64 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:40:24 PM »

Good job on the Choo-Choo's Boingo!

So they use local transport to get around there--always fun!

georgiapeach · « **Reply #65 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:57:35 PM »

okay--couple of ideas:

This is clearly on the way to the Pitstop by the Marina--can someone (Chateau?) pinpoint just where? then we could see exactly which way they are coming from. That radio tower or whatever it is in the back ground might help.

Also: where is this? It looks to me like it could possibly be taken on the deck of one of those Dutch canal boats! Giving us maybe an idea for another task?

And then--found another view also labelled Durgendam Haven:

georgiapeach · « **Reply #66 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:15:29 PM »

Dutch canal boat examples:

puddin · « **Reply #67 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:25:34 PM »

In the video Vyxsin looks like shes pumping or something I really cant make it out.

AOL has the video working again --

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Chateau d If · « **Reply #68 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:37:49 PM »

Wind machine.

They are arriving from the North east. So they are headed south west along the waterfront.

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georgiapeach · « **Reply #69 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:49:13 PM »

Thanks Chateau!

puddin · « **Reply #70 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:12:09 PM »

SEVERAL TEAMS TAKE A MUD BATH WHEN FACED WITH AN ACROBATIC ROADBLOCK IN HOLLAND, ON "THE AMAZING RACE 12," SUNDAY, NOV. 11
"I've Become the Archie Bunker of the Home" - Racers struggle to complete a challenging Roadblock that requires Teams to pole-vault a stream in order to receive their next clue, on THE AMAZING RACE 12, Sunday, Nov. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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georgiapeach · « **Reply #71 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:03:57 PM »

Thanks for the Video link puddin! Vyxsin looks to me like she could be taking that deep breath just before you lift something heavy...

Noticed this for the first time on puddin's lovely screencaps:
Azaria bikes:

So I expect teams to travel by Train from Schiphol Airort to Central Station where they go here:

and choose a bike. They may need to bike to Werengouw.

Werengouw: unknown task or just collect clue?

Then local train to Ransdorp/Durgerdam where they pole vault a muddy canal: So far seen doing this are Gramps, Shana, and Jenny.

Then by local train again or the cargo bike to Durgerdam where they

--do something on a canal boat? Pick up something heavy?

--transport it and/or themselves using cargo bikes to Pitstop at Durgerdam Marina.

So it is bare bones but a start, right?

MAPS! available for this leg HERE

puddin · « **Reply #72 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:13:29 PM »

I thought I posted Azaria on the bike

ETA: OK I'm not going nuts, YET

georgiapeach · « **Reply #73 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:33:55 PM »

You did--caught it from you! but I just noticed it on re-reading the thread!

(Caught not the best word...above edited!)

puddin · « **Reply #74 on:** November 07, 2007, 01:01:11 PM »

I just saw a commercial and the sisters are high fiving at the pitstop .. more later

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Author Topic: EP2: 'I’ve Become the Archie Bunker of the Home' (Read 91655 times)