Over 59,000 miles... they should have circled the Denver airport a few more times and gotten to 60.
if they make it there g-mando you know something we don't kogs?
if they make it there g-mando you know something we don't kogs?
Sorry the Dani and Danielle were not good racers. In my Thread Ranking of Route Completion. You will see that even from equilized places the best leg this team ever had was 5th.
They sucked at navigating. And that in and of itself is enough to doom them, But they also made huge mistakes. Really at best they should have got one more leg out of the race. And that leg was an drive yourself leg (it would have killed them).
And while you might argue that hey Ray and Yolanda should have been eliminated without the Yileld (which is true). But Ray and Yolanda who are also navigationally challenged had their worst leg (time lost while navigating) on this leg. So even with them being eliminated (ray and Yolanda) they very next leg, was another complicated driving episode and I just can't see this team making it past that leg.
I liked the girls they were fun, but they weren't great competition.
E/J: Just lost our lead on everybody. Dang it.This looks like another instance of not getting a taxi right away.
One of the most visited places in the Yamanashi prefecture is Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest and most famous peak. The northern half of Mt. Fuji is located in Yamanashi. Also frequently visited is the Fuji Five Lakes Region, which is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The names of the five lakes are: Kawaguchi, Yamanaka, Sai, Shoji and Motosu. In this area, people like to go hiking, camping, and fishing. There is also a popular amusement park there, Fujikyu Highlands. It has one of the highest roller coasters in the world, Fujiyama.
Puddin, You can't tell from your vidcaps but I believe that E&J arrive before BJ&T.
Look where BJ & T's taxi parks. I would think that if they arrived before E&J you would see their taxi's tire tracks in E&J's vid clip. I couldn't spot the tracks while replaying the preview on my TV or PC. Of course, it may just be the camera angle.
As for Ray and Yolanda, we just don't have enough info.
If this is near Redrocks did RaYo get mugged ?
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Puddin, You can't tell from your vidcaps but I believe that E&J arrive before BJ&T.
Look where BJ & T's taxi parks. I would think that if they arrived before E&J you would see their taxi's tire tracks in E&J's vid clip. I couldn't spot the tracks while replaying the preview on my TV or PC. Of course, it may just be the camera angle.
As for Ray and Yolanda, we just don't have enough info.
Agreed we need higher resolution vidcaps ( please banzai ? anyone? )
Honest at this point I don't care who wins , as long as Moanica did not ! I love all these teams ...best final 3 evah :jumpy:
The Tokaido Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, was inaugurated in the year 1964 as the first shinkansen line and the world's first high speed train. In 1964 the trains already run with speeds of about 200 km/h. Nowadays they reach speeds of over 300 km/h.
Guys, I think the flight BJ/Tyler can't get on is in Bangkok's airport.right they dont have the Parkas yet !!
Will hop off to find some evidence now...
Agreed we need higher resolution vidcaps ( please banzai ? anyone? )
I think the flight BJ/Tyler can't get on is in Bangkok's airport.
:waves: Boingo !!
We have so much to work with Boingo ...we need to find the winners
Honest at this point I don't care who wins , as long as Moanica did not ! I love all these teams ...best final 3 evah
Yep, it's Bangkok's Don Muang Airport! (For those searching, remember that Bangkok now has a new airport, which was not open when the teams raced there.) The counter advertises the (relatively new, since 1 May 2005) Bangkok-New York non-stop flight.
It appears that the snow between BJ/Tyler (running) and the cluebox is less disturbed than in the photo with EJ.
^^ headlights are on so I'll say it's early morning. I only turn on the headlights when it's dark.
Awesome vidcaps Puddin. Thanks.
Now if that's Red Rocks, why would there be a clue box right before the final pit stop? Maybe a final task in Red Rocks like they did last year in Lewiston, NY?
I think it's this one Chateau
All of the Red Rocks "clue box" pictures, and RAYYo running look like they are from the southeast "corner entrance" at the bottom of the amphitheater.
Eric is reading a clue while running]
Little mistakes can cost big when the finish line is close , and one team wastes a lot of time looking for equipment needed for a challenge .Will this be the difference between first and second place
Trails
The Trading Post loop hiking trail is 1.4 miles in length, and goes through spectacular rock formations, valleys and a natural meadow. Some of the terrain is rough, so hiking boots/ shoes are recommended. Also, hikers should be prepared for adverse weather conditions as the weather can change very quickly.
The trail is 6,280 feet above sea level, so persons with health conditions may wish to consult a doctor before attempting the hike. If children are joining the hike, provide good supervision, as some areas of the trail are drop-offs, steep grades, and road crossings. The majority of the trail is less than 30 inches wide, and rock climbing is prohibited. The trail closes one-half hour before sunset. Hikers are advised to allow themselves up to two hours to complete the hike.
Awesome vidcaps Puddin. Thanks.
I have lost track of the details but that's what I remember. And the Red Rocks website posted that they were closed for a private function that morning (I believe it was Saturday Dec 3rd).
I'm stepping out on this one -- like to go into the finale raw.
:js:
Have fun spoiling! See you when we start tracking down locations for TAR10!
... I also want to thank you, mswood, for the strong support you have demonstrated for my son and his racing partner. I may cheat and peek in now and then puddin, but in any case I will see you over yonder. Cheers ALL....may your team (and mine) win. :jam: :waves:
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QuoteI have lost track of the details but that's what I remember. And the Red Rocks website posted that they were closed for a private function that morning (I believe it was Saturday Dec 3rd).
Frontier arrived in Devnver from Anchorage at 5:59 am (scheduled 6:15)
United arrived in Denver from Anchorage at 6:25 am (scheduled 6:34)
NW arrived in Denver from Anchorage at 8:48 am (scheduled 8:11)
How about this spot at Red Rocks (for the cluebox location and taxi shots).
Okay, I have lurked on this board for a few years and this is my first attempt at a spoiler.
My brother in law works for Alaska Airlines in Anchorage, and about half an hour ago he saw 2 guys go running through the airport with a camera guy and a sound guy following them. The only description I could get out of him was that they were 2 dudes dressed alike in matching gray sweaters and blue Adidas shoes, mid 20's, and they were looking for Northwest Airlines. They spoke to a native Alaska woman in her 50's who also works there and said they were headed to Denver. They went first to Northwest counter, then Continental, then back to Alaska Airlines.
Detour task may be ride mini-bikes through down town and deliver stuff (Looks like DHL messenger bags - another blatant commercial tie-in a la duracel batteries, kodak cameras, and all the rest) Not sure of the other task yet.
Believe I've identified where Tyler is riding his bike. He appears to be riding NORTH thru Shubuya Crossing with the Q Front building (Starbucks store) in the background.
That would mean he must have started out near the Shibuya Station and is heading north toward Yoyogi Park.
I have been to Red Rocks dozens of times and could easily confirm pic's of the stage if someone posts them.
I have also heard that there was an image of another location about 15 minutes away from Red Rocks in the previews for next week. When I called an employee of that sight they said "I'm sorry, I can't answer any of your questions."
Can someone post a screen cap of what might be an old cabin, one-room school, or people in historic garb??
(http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/641/taxi0ks.th.jpg) (http://img316.imageshack.us/my.php?image=taxi0ks.jpg) did we see this clip yet or I'm getting old ? lol
Can anyone help me by identifying which airport BJ & Tyler ran
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I am so confused on this picture
Are we sure that pic of Phil on the big mat is the FINISH LINE...I mean they've always used that as the finish line in previous seasons, but none of the other eliminated teams are shown there...And he's not wearing his famous black coat that he always wears.
(http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/641/taxi0ks.th.jpg) (http://img316.imageshack.us/my.php?image=taxi0ks.jpg) did we see this clip yet or I'm getting old ? lol
I don't think we saw this yet banzai !! the people do look oriental ? sorta ?
Boingo, they didnt use taxi cabs when they went to iceland in season6 they had suv's the entire time.
a set of those ice cutters untouched
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who is this ?
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TV preview is up; cable tv resolution
http://www.savefile.com/projects/447144 ( thanks for the GREAT video banzai!! )
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Thailand
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4253/bonsai0as.th.jpg) (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bonsai0as.jpg) Japanese bonsai or Thai hotel garden?
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3853/thailand5wt.th.jpg) (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thailand5wt.jpg) This is the Thailand confession. ( thanks banzai !! )
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2765/pudrff900114wf.th.jpg) (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pudrff900114wf.jpg)(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2052/pudrff900104oz.th.jpg) (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pudrff900104oz.jpg) Bangkok's Don Muang Airport ( thanks Neobie ! )
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Japan leg
roadblock
Tyler/Yolanda/Jeremy
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(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/2559/index6iy.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=index6iy.jpg)Fujiyama! (http://www.coastergallery.com/japan/FH11.html) ( thanks Chateau d If & Sups !! )
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1889/index3ms.th.jpg) (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=index3ms.jpg) Dodonpa.
(http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/7764/index3zr.th.jpg) (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=index3zr.jpg) Pizza-La (http://www.fujikyu.co.jp/fuji-q/attra/tondemina/index.html)?
The coaster is located in the Five Lakes region of Japan.
Yamanashi Prefecture (http://wikitravel.org/en/Yamanashi)
Detour
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Shibuya crossing
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/5705/index0sy.th.jpg) (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=index0sy.jpg) Found where Ray & Yolanda are walking in Shibuya-ku (a little west of the actual Shibuya Crossing). ( thanks Boingo! )
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Lake Yamanaka
(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/711/index1nz.th.jpg) (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=index1nz.jpg) This picture was taken between 11:05 am and noon (assumes November 28th) ( thanks Chateau !!)
If you are wondering about the long shadows, solar altitude is only 33 degrees at 12 noon at this time and place.
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Alaska
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Alaska
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Rusts Flying Service , Alaska (http://www.flyrusts.com) ( found by Kogs )
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K2 Aviation:
907 733 2291
Talkeetna State Airport # 1
Talkeetna, AK 99676, United States ( thanks banzai! )
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Denver !!
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(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3061/ccp10yh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) Clear Creek Park (http://www.clearcreekhistorypark.org/CCHP/CCHP_home.htm), near Red Rocks, Colorado, USA ( thanks to SusieChapstick at Sucks )
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leaving these here for now
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Clues
webclues~
One team is ecstatic when they learn the location of the next detination ,a place they've been to and where they know the language .
Little mistakes can cost big when the finish line is close , and one team wastes a lot of time looking for equipment needed for a challenge .Will this be the difference between first and second place ?
The last two legs of the race are both mentally and physically grueling , which duo will win the million dollars ?
CBS Press ~
AFTER TRAVELING TO FIVE CONTINENTS, 10 COUNTRIES AND MORE THAN 59,000 THOUSAND MILES, FIND OUT WHICH TEAM WILL BE THE FIRST TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND TAKE HOME THE MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE,
ON THE TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF "THE AMAZING RACE 9,"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT
"Five Continents…Ten Countries…And More Than Fifty-Nine Thousand Miles" -- After traveling to five continents, 10 countries and more than 59,000 thousand miles, one Team will be the first to cross the Finish Line and take home the one million dollar grand prize, on the two-hour season finale of THE AMAZING RACE 9, Wednesday, May 17 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
As the Teams race through Japan, they quickly learn that little mistakes can cost big time when there are only three teams left and the finish line is within reach. The last two legs of the Race around the world prove both mentally and physically grueling and it is a tight contest until the very end.
( credits , banzai / Neobie / Chateau d if / Boingo / SusieChapstick / Kogs / Slowhatch/ dogparent/Pedaler /becand75/gator /Gman ......all that helped !! )
Thanks to Banzai's clear vidcaps :tup:, it appears that BJ&T are standing on a jetty in Lake Yamanaka near Fuji-san.
The small bump on the side and the distinctive ridge at the top seem to match the vidcap.
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now someone called the Hachiko dog statue way back when:-[ It was only a guess (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?topic=7366.msg98143#msg98143) I made in December; there wasn't any team photos back then (congrats to Boingo). There's only a few things I remembered from a Travel Channel show about Japan:
If it is Shibuya, I'll make an early (and probably wrong) predictiion: racers get their clue from Hachiko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachiko). and Yup Boingo deserves Kudos too :jam:
The dog sledding. Most certainly (IMO) in Alaskaand tarbuckeye , my bad I did have the dogsleds in the Denver slot , editing that post is a #%$%#$ to say the least :tup:
EJ at the garden. I beleive that would be in Japan
I haven't found a shark ferry; will a carp do?
Chateau, Slowhatch, Boingo and all of the others - You guys have made this season a blast for me!:werock:
isn't this the frat boys running towards the ferry like bj & tyler? Maybe that's why bj & tyler are :hfive:
because they beat them to the ferry? Just a thought...any comments? or did someone aleady notice this?
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its a theme to it like in tar3 with the final roadblock or season6 with the olypic theme. whats the theme of this season? ???
the older lady (forgot the term)This article (http://www.whatever.net.au/~amaya/geisha/geiko.htm) describes an older "mother" (oka-san) that runs a house; but the Wiki article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisha) states that geishas are hired out of the union hall. Actually, I hope the producers hired actresses instead of geishas; I've never been to Japan but I understand that real geishas are horribly expensive.
Take the Chuo Expressway. At the Otsuki Interchange, head toward the Kawaguchiko Interchange. This interchange is conveniently located on Rt. 139 near Fujikyu Highland Amusement Park.
Could you spot a swan ferry from a lake in the theme park?This map (http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/map/045_Fujigoko.html) puts the distance between Fujikyu and Yamanaka at about 10km, so maybe...
It seems pretty certain they go north from Anchorage, and one way the pieces would fit is something like this:
Arrive in Anch.
Fly Rust's to a lake to the north, like Nancy Lake or Big Lake. The detour is to chose between whatever they do on the lake - bore a hole throught the ice and go ice fishing? or maybe drive a dog sled across the lake. They often set up choices between a searching task (sorta like ice fishing) that depends on luck for how fast you can do it and something that may be quicker but harder, like trying to get a dozen dogs to do what you want them to do (believe me, not easy). So that makes some sense for detour options.
Next, get in a car and drive south to the Roadblock, on the way back to Anchorage. That could be something with the musk ox or at Indepedent Mine. That fits with the shots from around Palmer that you saw and also fits with the filming spoiler, which I had not heard before.
Throwing this in fwiw:
The viewpoint in the park cap (river on their left, Castle Rock (http://www.colorado-mapsite.com/maps/us_co_golden_cr.jpg) on their right), has the team traveling east on foot through the park (GE viewpoint and kmz attached).
I've been trying to tag the swan ferry with a name, without much luck. This photo (http://www.komeiharada.com/Japan2002_2003/PC310809S.JPG) is the most detailed I could find. The English is almost readable, but not quite; I've been trying to decipher the katakana (http://www5.big.or.jp/~otake/hey/kanji/gifmoji/katakana.gif). Some of the symbols are similar to those on the building behind the Hippies in the jetty cap, so that building might be the ticket office. The first word might be Pu-ri-n-su "prince," but I'm not sure. This webpage (http://www.marimari.com/content/japan/popular_places/vicinity/fuji.html) describes the boat as a hovercraft, which seems...unlikely. Also, I came across the Yamanakako home page (http://www.vill.yamanakako.yamanashi.jp/index.html) while surfing. There's no English page, which makes the interactive map useless (to me), and the webcam is no help, but it least it has some neat wallpaper.
The first word might be Pu-ri-n-su "prince
Fly Rust's to a lake to the northisn't that the same company they used in TAR2?? damn, he must get a lot of business from the production staff.
Just another theory. Something is bugging my about the taxi's in the pics of BJ/T and E/J running (at what we assume is Red Rocks). The taxi's seem to be "hanging around". I'd imagine a taxi driver would take off when the fares were a few feet away not when there a fair distance away from the cab (evident in the pictures). It may be a task and they told the taxi driver to wait for them...or I could be totally off the mark :js:
Rusts is the same service headcrusher
as far as the taxi's maybe TPTB made them wait to sign papers ?
Then it is a race as the Hippies and the Beach Boys drive off toward Lake Yamanaka. On the way it seems that the Hippies speed past the Beach Boys (TPTB, by the way, have reversed the shot of the Hippies passing to make it look like Tyler is driving a left-hand drive car, while in fact he is driving a typical Japanese right hand drive wagon - the number on his license plate are reversed! - just to keep the cars both going in the same directionGood catch Gman !
(Puddin, any solution to the recital/finale conflict?)
fieldtrip to Dorney ParkMore swan boats (http://www.dorneypark.com/public/inside_park/rides/rides/swan_boats.cfm), they're everywhere!
Am I going to burn in hell for this :sera: ?
Possible major spoiler alert...
Tyler has headed for NYC for the finale. So says his girlfriend at her blog:
http://www.ayumimeegan.com/
Possible major spoiler alert...
http://www.wackbag.com/showthread.php?t=45073&page=6&highlight=hippies (http://www.wackbag.com/showthread.php?t=45073&page=6&highlight=hippies)
MoJo sure are adamant that the Hippies lose , IMO maybe they are bitter because perhaps the Hippies did won ?
MoJO Tv guide link (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Insider/?cmsGuid=%7BE793BEFC-1452-49C4-99A0-110418A889C4%7D)
another article ( more here ) (http://www.edmontonsun.com/Entertainment/Showbiz/2006/05/17/pf-1583906.html)
and yet another( more here ) (http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2006/05/17/1583697.html)
IMO maybe they are bitter because perhaps the Hippies did win ?
Stern kicks SeeBS ass... :jumpy: ...actually, all F3 Teams are in NY for several functions.
Stern kicks SeeBS ass... :jumpy: ...actually, all F3 Teams are in NY for several functions.
But which team is going to be on Regis & Kelly! Come on you know you want to tell us!!!! :jumpy:
Possible major spoiler alert...
http://www.wackbag.com/showthread.php?t=45073&page=6&highlight=hippies (http://www.wackbag.com/showthread.php?t=45073&page=6&highlight=hippies)
BJ & Tyler WIN
From: natty - view profile
Date: Wed, Mar 22 2006 10:45 pm
Email: "natty" <natty...@hotmail.com>
Groups: alt.tv.amazing-race
I have a friend at CBS and apparently BJ and Tyler WIN this season of
the race. Could this be true?
"But which team is going to be on Regis & Kelly! "
Sups, I asked him if all the teams were going on Regis. "I don't know nothing about anything." :lol:
"But which team is going to be on Regis & Kelly! "
Sups, I asked him if all the teams were going on Regis. "I don't know nothing about anything." :lol:
Seriously , we know that MoJo knows who won .......
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We’re rooting for Eric and Jeremy,” Meadows told the Sun yesterday from their home in Arkansas. They feel frisky Frat Boys Eric Sanchez and Jeremy Ryan deserve to win after leading most of the race.
They dismissed Yolanda Brown-Moore and Ray Whitty as also rans. “They’ve been in the back of the pack the whole race,” said Meadows.
"But which team is going to be on Regis & Kelly! "
Sups, I asked him if all the teams were going on Regis. "I don't know nothing about anything." :lol:
Man you don't have ANYTHING to blackmail him with????
"But which team is going to be on Regis & Kelly! "
Sups, I asked him if all the teams were going on Regis. "I don't know nothing about anything." :lol:
We really must work on your sneaky skills Big Papi. Instead of asking if all the teams were going on Regis you could have asked him to give Kelly a kiss for you and see what reaction you got. :lol:
They really could win Big Papi , E&J are Great Racers !! I wish them luck as well :ride: , sort of fun not knowing who wins for once !! I bet al the teams are excited to be on NY , maybe all teams will be on Regis ?
THANK YOU ALL...and may your team (and mine) win tonight. Cheers.. :tup: :tup:
Thanks puddin, there will be no computer where we are going to be tonight so let me THANK YOU now for all you, and the reast of the pholks, do here at RFF. I'll check back with you tomorrow win, lose, or draw... :waves:
I was just told by my nephew who works in the media department of a large New York advertising agency that we may be in for a real surprise ending tonight and that something that has never happend before may happen.
He has been a very reliable source in the past. What this means I have no idea and he would not devulge any further details. Except: "be sure to watch and see."
i am liking the tie idea the most. the frats and hippies step on together!! wonder if it's allowed?
i am liking the tie idea the most. the frats and hippies step on together!! wonder if it's allowed?
its like what would of happened if theres a real tie, not just stepping on it together because they chose to
Great video's!! Thanks for the find Puddin!!!!!!
I can see the extra set of ice drills on the side of BJT, can you tell if any holes have been drilled? Why no sign of RaYo? Are they really that far behind? Or ahead?
Great video's!! Thanks for the find Puddin!!!!!!
I can see the extra set of ice drills on the side of BJT, can you tell if any holes have been drilled? Why no sign of RaYo? Are they really that far behind? Or ahead?
They are behind because there are 4 ice shacks (a spare for some reason).
I was just reading that Sups !! cinni your BAD ! :lol:
8:41 SEGMENT TWELVE- AMAZING SURPRISE: To put the icing on the cake, one of the
Amazing Race contestants has been keeping a secret and is now ready to unveil.
Who has a surprise and what will it be? You don’t want to miss this special
announcement on our plaza.
8:41 SEGMENT TWELVE- AMAZING SURPRISE: To put the icing on the cake, one of the
Amazing Race contestants has been keeping a secret and is now ready to unveil.
Who has a surprise and what will it be? You don’t want to miss this special
announcement on our plaza.
At one point during the last leg Tyler and I eat a whole Cinnabon.
I was just reading that Sups !! cinni your BAD ! :lol:
I just saved money on my car innsurence by switching to geico"
lol , BJ also said they have to move a house and deliver medical supplies . Icing sure sounds like a wedding to me , I think you guys are right , maybe Lori & David get engaged or maybe Tyler proposes to his girlfriend ? :hrt:
To put the icing on the cake, one of the
Amazing Race contestants has been keeping a secret and is now ready to unveil.
I'm just grasping for one last straw to figure out which way I'm going for the win.
That Hattiesburg newspaper article about Lake and Michelle mentioned that BJ & Tyler had come to visit them in Miss. and they visited New Orleans. Do we know if those party pics they took with E/J were in Florida or Cali? I was just thinking if BJ & Tyler have been traveling around maybe they are expecting the financial ability to do so????
the E/J and BJT pic was taken at E/J place in Florida.
the E/J and BJT pic was taken at E/J place in Florida.
and I was there and BJ & I are really bf & gf :hearts:
I'm just grasping for one last straw to figure out which way I'm going for the win.
That Hattiesburg newspaper article about Lake and Michelle mentioned that BJ & Tyler had come to visit them in Miss. and they visited New Orleans. Do we know if those party pics they took with E/J were in Florida or Cali? I was just thinking if BJ & Tyler have been traveling around maybe they are expecting the financial ability to do so????
the E/J and BJT pic was taken at E/J place in Florida.
Eric and Jeremy for TAR All Stars!!!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy:
Eric and Jeremy for TAR All Stars!!!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy:
I'll have to go back and check the Sicily video, but I think this cap from the promo is recycled: Ray is driving on the left side, and that looks like an Italian flag on the route info card.
(Puddin, any solution to the recital/finale conflict?)
(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8312.0;attach=7035;image)
Eric and Jeremy for TAR All Stars!!!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy:
lol , BJ also said they have to move a house and deliver medical supplies . Icing sure sounds like a wedding to me , I think you guys are right , maybe Lori & David get engaged or maybe Tyler proposes to his girlfriend ? :hrt:OMG he wasn't lying to me , they did move a house ( the shack ) and the other detour was delivering MEDICAL supplies !! I thought he was joking :lol:
Eric and Jeremy for TAR All Stars!!!!!!! :jumpy: :jumpy:
Please...BJ & Tyler for All-Stars!
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :jam: :jam: :jam: :jam: :jam: :jam: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
I'll have to go back and check the Sicily video, but I think this cap from the promo is recycled: Ray is driving on the left side, and that looks like an Italian flag on the route info card.
(Puddin, any solution to the recital/finale conflict?)
(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8312.0;attach=7035;image)
so that's why there're flags on the clue.
Now we have the summer to rest our collective brains and get ready for TAR10 in SeptemberTake the summer off .........no WAY !!!! Kogs & I have already hunting for future locations , right Kogs !?
Just think Gman , on your trip in October what are the chances you run into Bert & Elise scouting locations for TAR11 :jumpy: ?QuoteNow we have the summer to rest our collective brains and get ready for TAR10 in SeptemberTake the summer off .........no WAY !!!! Kogs & I have already hunting for future locations , right Kogs !?
:woohoo:
The only thing that threw it off a little was at Red Rocks when they had to do a final roadblock. We all thought the pics under the tunnel and of the cabs were to the finish line.
If this hapened first (and I hope it did)
then
this E&J cluebox shot should have a mark as indicated.
It doesn't :'(
Whatever the final task is, I bet they go through that tunnel (see satellite image) to the parking lot on the other side and complete the task there. That shot of Ray & Yolanda may be them on the trail that shows up in the satellite image. It goes to the bottom of the amphitheater.
For sure we see the teams enter the amphitheater and have to run all the way up the stairs to Phil at the top (south end)
I think E&J get to the final task first (due to the lack of any marks in the snow at the cluebox from BJ&T's taxi) but the difference is not enough to let them win. The final task will involve using their brains and for that BJ&T will wiz right by them.
I can't wait! :jumpy: