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Pippin04
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10-26-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 5:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pippin04 a private message Print Post    
chad and steph third on flight

Nancy
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08-01-2000

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
How did I miss that the starting point was gloucester ma? I live 10 minutes from there--would have been cool to see the start

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 5:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
What a beautiful starting point.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Pippin's got the basic spoiling covered but here're more details for those who want 'em. :-)

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Lobster boats transporting teams to starting line at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Phil addressing the teams now, warns them it'll be one of the most grueling races ever. 8 elimination points. New element: First team to check in to pit stop tonight will receive Express Pass, you can use it at any time before or during a challenge you don't want to complete. Hand it over and skip the task and get next clue and move on. Also, the first flight today only has room for 3 teams and is scheduled to arrive 30 minutes earlier.

Good luck, travel safe, GO!

Teams taking off and grabbing their first clue. Fly to London, England and get to Stone Hedge.

Everyone's excited about going to London.

Brook and Claire stopped to ask someone for directions. Ron & Tony using a compass to get themselves headed in the right direction.

Jill tells us you don't have to be a college graduate to finish the Amazing Race.

Andie & Jenna explaining this is only the third time they've actually been around each other.

Connor & Jonathan asking for directions now and told they are on the wrong side of the city.

Logan International. Brook & Claire not sure where to park while Ron and Tony park and get on a shuttle. Chad and Stephanie parking now and off on the shuttle.

Jill & Thomas parking now and headed off on the shuttle. Katie & Rachel arriving now, they decide to try for the first flight despite there being three teams there already. Other teams now and hurrying to get on the shuttle and urging the driver to leave before more teams get on.

Ron & Tony find the right counter and get on the 1st flight. They high five. Chad & Stephanie arrive and aren't sure where they should wait. They end up in the regular line. Meanwhile Jill & Thomas get on the 1st flight. Katie & Rachel arriving now but Chad & Stephanie get directed to the right counter by a ticket agent.

Mamabatsy
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08-05-2005

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamabatsy a private message Print Post    
We WestCoastites need both the quick recap and the details. So thanks to both Raen and Pippin.

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
I'm really liking all the teams so far. They all seem very nice and look like their having lots of fun.

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
I am watching with you all just being quiet!

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
I spoke too soon. Chad's kind of jerky. And their the team I picked.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
I'm sorry for getting everyone's hopes up! Maybe it was wishful thinking, but I think I misread the schedule - it's ONLY ONE HR show. Darn.

Thanks for all the great spoiling!

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
My brother lives within half and hour of Stonehenge, I was born and raised not far from there I am feeling homesick!

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Chad & Stephanie get on the 1st flight. Katie & Rachel heading off to Virgin Atlantic ticket counter now.

Gary & Mallory getting the first ticket on the 2nd flight. Teams in line and introducing themselves now. Nat and Kat telling Mallory they have been calling her 'Sunshine." Connor & Jonathan in last place but finally parking.

Teams waiting for 1st flight introducing themselves to each other. Connor & Jonathan joining the rest of the teams waiting for the 2nd flight. Connor & Jonathan joking about their bad navigation skills. Other teams joking that they won't be following those guys.

1st Flight boarding now.

2nd Flight boarding too. (Note: I know the first flight arrives earlier but I'd prefer the VA flight myself.)

London, England, 6:57 AM, 1st flight landing and all teams heading off to look for their cars. Jill & Thomas in 1st.

Ron & Tony in second place, saying they need to stop and get directions first.

Chad & Stephanie in 3rd. Stephanie says they are going North and Chad corrects to say they are going South.

Ron & Tony looking at a map to make sure they are heading the right direction.

Chad & Stephanie having a little trouble getting on the road the right way. Stephanie says Chad temper is bad. They are bickering a little. Stephanie, "Sorry, just trying to take in being here." Chad, "Who cares about being here?"

7:18 AM, Second flight arrives and all teams racing through the airport. Brook & Claire in their car first and off in 4th place. Claire says it's really hard to keep up with Brook.

Nat & Kat in 5th place. Other teams getting their cars now too. Nat keeping track of her blood sugar and says it'll be tough not knowing when she can eat, etc.

Nick & Vicki unsure of which way to go. Michael & Kevin also not sure. Andie having trouble with the stick shift. Connor & Jonathan wonder what the smell is coming from Andie & Jenna's car.

Chad & Stephanie stop to get directions but still having issues.

Andie & Jenna's car dies in the middle of the road. Connor & Jonathan try to help them but can't get it started either and have to leave them there.

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
Raenstorm, I am in awe, I could never type and watch, thanks for doing such a good job! {{{{hugs}}}}}

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
@Biscottiii: My schedule says it's an hour and a half.

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
Scuba, When was the last time you were home?

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
Sly, 7 years ago!

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Scuba! It forces me to pay close attention. :-) Altho I do still spell locations wrong because I'm always a little behind when the name is flashed on the screen.

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
That's a long time. I feel for you.

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
How awesome looking.

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
My family love America so they all come and visit me in Michigan, they love the fact they can visit rural America and see the real America vs the british tourist America (florida)

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
Michigan has a lot of beautiful places to see, I live here too and love to go to the Upper peninsula.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Back with Andie & Jenna blocking traffic with their car. Andie then figures out she was trying to start the car in the reverse so she finally gets it going again.

Jill & Thomas realize they've screwed up and are about 10 miles off track. Meanwhile, Nat & Kat are arriving at Stonehenge. They get the clue. Find the Castle that is "the opposite of Nor'easter." Phil tells us they will have to find Eastnor Castle.

Nat and Kat off to ask someone. Jill & Thomas arriving now with Katie/Rachel right behind them. Nat/Kat passing them as they go to ask directions. They get directions from a guy.

Jill/Thomas and Katie/Rachel both figuring out the castle name and where to head. Rachel having trouble with the stick shift on a hill.

Brook/Claire arriving now and getting their clue. THey aren't sure who to ask.

Two teams working together and following each other but, sorry, I missed who they are! (Two women teams.)

Ron/Tony lost and unsure where they are. Ron says it was really frustrating and they weren't communicating well. They are stopping for directions now.

Gary/Mallory and Connor/Jonathan arriving at Stonehenge now. They are in 5th and 6th place. They ask someone in the parking and he looks it up on his iPhone. These two teams decide to work with each other.

Chad/Stephanie and Andie/Jenna arrive at Stonehenge at the same time. Chad/Stephanie upset that they aren't as far ahead as they thought.

Nick/Vicki arrive along with Michael/Kevin.

Ron/Tony getting directions now.

Jill/Thomas arrive at Eastnor Castle with Nat/Kat and Brook/Claire (the two teams working together) right behind them.

All three teams running for clue box.

Jill/Thomas get there first, "Time to storm the castle." Must climb wall at the castle being guarded by Eastnor peasants. Have to then get to the Knight who has their clue.

Teams running now to start climbing. It's a large ladder (big enough to climb together) and the peasants are dumping dirty water on them and yelling at them. All three teams climbing.

Brook/Claire get up first and head off. Brook/Claire get their medieval flag and head off to find their Knight. Jill/Thomas and Nat/Kat now up too.

Gary/Mallory get a flat tire and stop to quickly switch it out. Connor/Jonathan debate what to do and then decide to just go ahead. Mallory, "This is not how I pictured my day on the English countryside."

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
Sly, I live near Ann Arbor, have not been to the UP yet but we have a trip planned for next year!

I love Michigan, we forgot to go home! LOLOL Hubby's work took us from UK to MI, when he retired we stayed here!

Scubalass
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07-01-2004

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scubalass a private message Print Post    
I am liking all the teams so far

Slybones
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07-20-2007

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slybones a private message Print Post    
Wow Raenstorm, you're good.