The Official Top Gear Preparation Roster

[Sloopy]

The Top Gear Preparation Roster/Check List

FINAL DRAFT

Saturday

1. Hair appointment
2. Facial, manicure, pedicure, miscellaneous waxing etc, - don't mention Brazilian
3. Shop for beverage supplies of maygrapes, G&T, quality English beer, champagne, chablis (consult WA guide for suitability), etc.
4. Shop for appropriate edibles for consumption, i.e. pies (fish, shepherds, etc.), Fortnum and Mason hamper, roast dinner, etc. Desserts may be strawberry ice cream with high quality chocolate sauce, chocolate eclairs.
5. Should you so desire ensure supply of cigarettes or (my personal favourite) cafe creme cigars.
6. Shop as your personal taste so desires, candles, aromatherapy, fresh scented flowers, lovely fabulous perfume that James likes - you must smell NICE, clothing you may wish to wear as per your personal taste, stripey jumpers, denim, flowery shirts, stockings and suspenders, dishevelled hair, arty looking, own breasts preferable.

Sunday

1. Under no circumstances leave your residence. Ensure basic supplies are procured on Saturday. Arrange for Sunday paper to be delivered. The only church services that are permitted is the daily Mayism prayer, said at your leisure as required.
2. Ensure television and recording equipment, e.g. Sky dish/video/DVD recorder/PC are functioning to optimum requirement. Ensure multiple tapes, DVD's are blank, new and free of error and perfectly functioning. Clean computer drives and disks. Get man to check Sky dish. Alternatively pray to the God of Electrical and Modern Devices and Equipment for assistance (this prayer is permitted).
3. Answerphone/voicemail on. Inform potential callers of your unavailability.
4. All Curtains/blinds drawn, house completely locked down and secure. Place sign on door saying "Go Away" or "Not Taking Visitors Today, Thanks".
5. Ensure you have all your necessary requirements as above and are situated in a comfortable position on chair, sofa or bed (extra cushioning may be required due to possible loss of consciousness) in front of television by 7:30pm at the extreme latest. Earlier is better.

© chocolateclair

[lew]

Actually this has given me a sniffy moment, remember ly and Inks.

Well it needs to be aired again and followed to the letter
thanks eclair

[lymaze]

Those were the days my friend...... We were young back then, a new born board and now look at us. And dear Sloopy. I shall raise a glass to her on Sunday.

I won't need to worry about the food etc as I'm at a party in the afternoon. Just must remember to leave in time. ;D

[dutchdiva]

I already told my family not to call me during TG.

Saturday I'm also going to get something to eat during the show. I think this will be the only time that I can eat something bad.

[Wyvern]

I'll be at work...

Better figure out the timer on the DVD recorder!

[inky]

Jun 17, 2008 15:39:40 GMT lew said:

Actually this has given me a sniffy moment, remember ly and Inks.

Well it needs to be aired again and followed to the letter
thanks eclair

By 'eck, that takes me back. Must start making ready for the big event ;D

[Vixen]

Won't be at work, I finish at Half 7 and hopefully I'll be all moved house by then, and I can watch it in my new bedroom with a cup of tea and some toast

[lew]

Jun 17, 2008 18:28:44 GMT lymaze said:

Those were the days my friend...... We were young back then, a new born board and now look at us. And dear Sloopy. I shall raise a glass to her on Sunday.

I won't need to worry about the food etc as I'm at a party in the afternoon. Just must remember to leave in time. ;D

I'll raise a glass too, though I'm all reflective and melancholy tonight, it won't last, well I hope it won't.

[starfish]

Ooh I am excited. I have a bucket ready to collect all the drool & A fan to cool me down. lol

[dutchdiva]

Jun 17, 2008 21:14:53 GMT @devonsdarling said:

I was due to go to a Karaoke meeting, but they ain't got a cat in hell's chance now, no siree.

Ooh I am excited. I have a bucket ready to collect all the drool & A fan to cool me down. lol

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Carrie]

Jun 18, 2008 15:02:31 GMT @starfish said:

Ooh I am excited. I have a bucket ready to collect all the drool & A fan to cool me down. lol

;D yeah!!

i have to hide the remote controls from my dad!!!
lucky though i get to tape top gear in the living room and watch it in my bedroom while my father has to deal with the terrestrail television to watch his football in the living room!!! hahaha... i got there first though.... months ago i told him i was taping in june... so...i win the video and freeview tv on sunday!!! ;D ;D ;D

[lew]

Flip.....footie is on, still the kids know what they have to do ;D

[maibee]

Last but not least, don't forget to go for a wee-wee at least 10 mins before the start, you don't want to do a James in the cinema act now do you?

[dutchdiva]

I eat all my chocolate cookies yesterday. Now I don't have anything for tonight. feel so bad

[Puss]

Ah, they were heady days...
Well, I'm making a pie tonight to celebrate! Even though I won't get to see this series for like 12 months. Oh well, SBS is showing the Africa special tommorrow night. Mmmm, finally get to see the sungod on our plasma instead of on the tiny little youtube screen. ;D
*does happy dance*

[dutchdiva]

*Dutch doing a happy dance with Puss since she has nothing else to do*

[stigalicious]

you put your gear stick in, your hand brake out. in out, in out and shake the car about, you go the tg dance and you u turn it around, and thats what its all about!

Oh, TG TG TG! Oh, TG TG TG! Oh, TG TG TG. Arms in, tongue out, ra ra ra!!!!

[dutchdiva]

Jun 22, 2008 11:06:26 GMT @devonsdarling said:

Jun 22, 2008 10:03:09 GMT @stigalicious said:

you put your gear stick in, your hand brake out. in out, in out and shake the car about, you go the tg dance and you u turn it around, and thats what its all about!

Oh, TG TG TG! Oh, TG TG TG! Oh, TG TG TG. Arms in, tongue out, ra ra ra!!!!

Oh Stig, that really made me giggle. ;D

[Carrie]

just over 5 hours left.

my dad bought a cheese cake so i have half a cheese cake to gnaw through while i stare at the tv

[Carrie]

2 Hours to go.

[Spud's back!!!]

I've got fruit pastilles, jammy dodgers and pickled onion monster munch plus all the irn-bru i could drink

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Jillian xx
Spanner Convenor
Operation Spanner Ping 2009

[dutchdiva]

1 hour and 37 minutes.

I have nothing to eat because I have eaten it all yesterday. I have a bottle of wine

[lew]

Just had dinner a very nice Roast Lamb all the trimmings, now cracked opened the wine, candles, flowers, I'm ready

[lew]

Nov 12, 2007 19:09:44 GMT Sloopy said:

The Top Gear Preparation Roster/Check List

FINAL DRAFT

Saturday

1. Hair appointment
2. Facial, manicure, pedicure, miscellaneous waxing etc, - don't mention Brazilian
3. Shop for beverage supplies of maygrapes, G&T, quality English beer, champagne, chablis (consult WA guide for suitability), etc.
4. Shop for appropriate edibles for consumption, i.e. pies (fish, shepherds, etc.), Fortnum and Mason hamper, roast dinner, etc. Desserts may be strawberry ice cream with high quality chocolate sauce, chocolate eclairs.
5. Should you so desire ensure supply of cigarettes or (my personal favourite) cafe creme cigars.
6. Shop as your personal taste so desires, candles, aromatherapy, fresh scented flowers, lovely fabulous perfume that James likes - you must smell NICE, clothing you may wish to wear as per your personal taste, stripey jumpers, denim, flowery shirts, stockings and suspenders, dishevelled hair, arty looking, own breasts preferable.

Sunday

1. Under no circumstances leave your residence. Ensure basic supplies are procured on Saturday. Arrange for Sunday paper to be delivered. The only church services that are permitted is the daily Mayism prayer, said at your leisure as required.
2. Ensure television and recording equipment, e.g. Sky dish/video/DVD recorder/PC are functioning to optimum requirement. Ensure multiple tapes, DVD's are blank, new and free of error and perfectly functioning. Clean computer drives and disks. Get man to check Sky dish. Alternatively pray to the God of Electrical and Modern Devices and Equipment for assistance (this prayer is permitted).
3. Answerphone/voicemail on. Inform potential callers of your unavailability.
4. All Curtains/blinds drawn, house completely locked down and secure. Place sign on door saying "Go Away" or "Not Taking Visitors Today, Thanks".
5. Ensure you have all your necessary requirements as above and are situated in a comfortable position on chair, sofa or bed (extra cushioning may be required due to possible loss of consciousness) in front of television by 7:30pm at the extreme latest. Earlier is better.

© chocolateclair

The time has come again ;D

[jacqui]

I won't be back from earls court in time - must set DVD recorder ;D

[ulstermayniac]

All I do is make sure I have eaten before hand, set the video to record then go upstairs to bed with a hot water bottle, some crisps and choc and have a bloody nice time!

[(Ali)]

Sit there at 3PM US Eastern time thinking about how everyone is watching TG, hating that I can't get proper BBC in the states, wondering what is happening on the show and praying someone gets a torrent up within 24 hours

[lew]

Nov 12, 2007 19:09:44 GMT Sloopy said:

The Top Gear Preparation Roster/Check List

FINAL DRAFT

Saturday

1. Hair appointment
2. Facial, manicure, pedicure, miscellaneous waxing etc, - don't mention Brazilian
3. Shop for beverage supplies of maygrapes, G&T, quality English beer, champagne, chablis (consult WA guide for suitability), etc.
4. Shop for appropriate edibles for consumption, i.e. pies (fish, shepherds, etc.), Fortnum and Mason hamper, roast dinner, etc. Desserts may be strawberry ice cream with high quality chocolate sauce, chocolate eclairs.
5. Should you so desire ensure supply of cigarettes or (my personal favourite) cafe creme cigars.
6. Shop as your personal taste so desires, candles, aromatherapy, fresh scented flowers, lovely fabulous perfume that James likes - you must smell NICE, clothing you may wish to wear as per your personal taste, stripey jumpers, denim, flowery shirts, stockings and suspenders, dishevelled hair, arty looking, own breasts preferable.

Sunday

1. Under no circumstances leave your residence. Ensure basic supplies are procured on Saturday. Arrange for Sunday paper to be delivered. The only church services that are permitted is the daily Mayism prayer, said at your leisure as required.
2. Ensure television and recording equipment, e.g. Sky dish/video/DVD recorder/PC are functioning to optimum requirement. Ensure multiple tapes, DVD's are blank, new and free of error and perfectly functioning. Clean computer drives and disks. Get man to check Sky dish. Alternatively pray to the God of Electrical and Modern Devices and Equipment for assistance (this prayer is permitted).
3. Answerphone/voicemail on. Inform potential callers of your unavailability.
4. All Curtains/blinds drawn, house completely locked down and secure. Place sign on door saying "Go Away" or "Not Taking Visitors Today, Thanks".
5. Ensure you have all your necessary requirements as above and are situated in a comfortable position on chair, sofa or bed (extra cushioning may be required due to possible loss of consciousness) in front of television by 7:30pm at the extreme latest. Earlier is better.

© chocolateclair

needs to be on every page and followed closely ;D and those at the MPH do this for the repeat on Wednesday or whenever you view it ;D

[Mayfayre]

Once again my HDD recorder in at the repair shop, this time for them to fix something that seems to have gone wrong last time they had it! I just hope I get it back fully functioning before the weekend!

I can see my friend being given a full list of progs to record for me & hand over on RAM disk!

[jacqui]

[/quote]

needs to be on every page and followed closely ;D and those at the MPH do this for the repeat on Wednesday or whenever you view it ;D[/quote]

Thank heaven for repeats ;D