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Post by misspan on Mar 11, 2011 2:57:44 GMT
Had the media call this morning, I have six videos in varying length I can post up if I knew where to load my videos too....they will be with my article so I will post that link when that is up anyway  We were told not to ask the guys questions but then they gave Channel 9 an interview and were wondering why the rest of us were so quiet haha A fight almost broke out between a media guy and a photographer in the press pack - it is dangerous in there! We saw Jeremy drive around the TG track with Shane and James on board after the photos and 'interviews' We also had 4 V8 Supercar drivers and a couple of "celebs" there. James is so polite, when his minders would order him around he would apologise that he had to leave, always so lovely! Jeremy is sick and stiff (!) but seemed in good spirits anyway. I was walking around after it was over in the support paddock area and ran into the guys again with some young boys. They were so warm and gentle, I expected it from James but it was so lovely to see Jeremy's softer side. I didn't tape that because its not a moment for the media, its the moment for those little boys I bet the tabloids in the UK wouldn't pick up on it anyway, why would they want to portray them in a positive light? |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Mar 11, 2011 7:03:35 GMT
Argh you beat me to it lol,i watched jezza this morning i was so happy  |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Mar 11, 2011 7:07:09 GMT
Had the media call this morning, I have six videos in varying length I can post up if I knew where to load my videos too....they will be with my article so I will post that link when that is up anyway We were told not to ask the guys questions but then they gave Channel 9 an interview and were wondering why the rest of us were so quiet haha A fight almost broke out between a media guy and a photographer in the press pack - it is dangerous in there! We saw Jeremy drive around the TG track with Shane and James on board after the photos and 'interviews' We also had 4 V8 Supercar drivers and a couple of "celebs" there. James is so polite, when his minders would order him around he would apologise that he had to leave, always so lovely! Jeremy is sick and stiff (!) but seemed in good spirits anyway. I was walking around after it was over in the support paddock area and ran into the guys again with some young boys. They were so warm and gentle, I expected it from James but it was so lovely to see Jeremy's softer side. I didn't tape that because its not a moment for the media, its the moment for those little boys I bet the tabloids in the UK wouldn't pick up on it anyway, why would they want to portray them in a positive light? Thanks for insight jacki ;D, how i so wished to be there |
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Post by vertebraille on Mar 11, 2011 9:55:38 GMT
Im waiting outside the gates to get in!!! Is it indoors? What's the paddock like? Just grass? How about the camera situation? Can I sneak in my SLR? |
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Post by aaurora on Mar 11, 2011 11:26:58 GMT
Thank you misspan, can't believe this is actually your 'job'  Some people get all the luck would love to see your videos, I'm not sure where to upload except for Youtube. Please let us know of anything else that happens while the boys are in Melbourne. James, as always, sounds lovely. |
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Post by pie on Mar 11, 2011 11:57:24 GMT
Wow misspan, I didn't realise you worked in the media. Lucky you!!  Looking forward to Sunday... ;D |
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Post by aussie on Mar 11, 2011 12:31:03 GMT
Just got back from the 8pm show. It was really good and Jeremy walked right past me. Tried to take pictures but as the lights were out they ended up being black. Almost missed the 6.30 paddock tour as the plane was delayed for several hours due to mechanical issues and there was a bashing right in front of me at Flinder Street station. But thankfully I made it. Paddock tour felt like a waste of time but I did walk past Rowland, once again. They did not once crack down on camera's. Two people next to me were taping the whole show. A few had the big canon camera's with large lenses. I'm going to try my luck tomorrow. I'll look at the pictures I have taken. Room service has arrived and I haven't eaten since 8am. |
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Post by lindenchase on Mar 11, 2011 13:01:33 GMT
James did an interview yesterday for 3AW (a Melbourne based radio station). Link to the podcast can be found on this page: www.3aw.com.au/breakfast |
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Post by Eclair on Mar 11, 2011 13:24:19 GMT
James did an interview yesterday for 3AW (a Melbourne based radio station). Link to the podcast can be found on this page: www.3aw.com.au/breakfastThanks Linden! I saw the Twitter mention but didn't see the podcast til now..LOL I loved the bit about his Twitter account! ;D And he's been drinking McLaren Vale Shiraz, which apparently is a very nice bit of aussie grog |
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Post by Eclair on Mar 11, 2011 13:26:04 GMT
Thanks so much for all the reports from Melbourne, Misspan and Aussie and Jess-Lou and all that are going! |
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Post by Eclair on Mar 11, 2011 14:21:39 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on Mar 11, 2011 15:13:23 GMT
Just saw this on Final Gear. The vid has been around for ages and maybe it's been posted before here. Anyway: for all our American and Canadian members who are once again missing out on Top Gear Live. ;D
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Post by devil-may-care on Mar 11, 2011 19:03:24 GMT
Fantastic!!! I love those videos!! ;D ;D
Love the two women - "Don't worry, we can still watch mythbusters!"
(which I've not personally seen, but am told is pretty good)
Thanks for posting!! ;D ;D
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Post by misspan on Mar 11, 2011 20:39:06 GMT
Ok, this is a small test video..
I also have the same clips as on the FPR site. I have a longer one loading now I can't sleep after what happened in Japan and the contrast to the day I had yesterday.
I also have show footage but will only post the non spoilery one....
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Post by misspan on Mar 11, 2011 20:43:47 GMT
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Post by misspan on Mar 11, 2011 20:48:35 GMT
Last one for now, I am going out for breakfast
Late arrivals...
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Post by jess_lou on Mar 11, 2011 22:03:41 GMT
We had a fab time yesterday!! When we arrived my son and I walked past the arena and could hear James and Jeremy rehearsing. We waited around and saw them leaving. We called out and the both waved!! Ahhhh!!! The security was slack, everyone had cameras and a few were taping it. It was difficult to get pics though as lighting was crap. Enjoy to those people going this weekend xx
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Post by lindenchase on Mar 11, 2011 22:14:41 GMT
Thanks for posting the vids, misspan!
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Post by Jacksgirl on Mar 12, 2011 5:38:04 GMT
Thanks for posting the vids, misspan! Same from me ;D |
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Post by aussie on Mar 12, 2011 6:22:55 GMT
Well, I have officially finished. I got ballsy on the last show and had the big camera out. Haven't checked out what I managed to get.
Misspan, I've sent you a PM.
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Post by misspan on Mar 12, 2011 6:58:04 GMT
Thank you misspan, can't believe this is actually your 'job' Some people get all the luck would love to see your videos, I'm not sure where to upload except for Youtube. Please let us know of anything else that happens while the boys are in Melbourne. James, as always, sounds lovely. I know, me either! haha Getting to cover everything from TG to F1 is the best job in the world, well, other than being IN Top Gear or driving an F1 car of course! |
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Post by vertebraille on Mar 12, 2011 8:53:19 GMT
That was fun. I took a million photos, hopefully at least one is decent. I only bothered to watch about 5 mins of the paddock pass, couldn't see any thing  Now I have a 45 minute wait for a table at Crown. I had forgotten why I never come here  |
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Post by aussie on Mar 12, 2011 9:44:19 GMT
There really wasn't much to see at the Paddock Tour, vertebraille. It was slightly disappointing. I have a few pictures if you want to see what was there. The highlight was the cars revving. You didn't really need to see that.
Today, I did manage to take a picture of the EP of TGL. I finally saw him and had the chance to take a picture. Fine, he was about 50m away at the time but hey, I didn't want to scar him off.
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Post by aaurora on Mar 12, 2011 12:00:08 GMT
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Post by aussie on Mar 12, 2011 13:02:26 GMT
It was really lovely to meet you, Vertebraille. I had fun. ;D |
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Post by vertebraille on Mar 12, 2011 13:04:40 GMT
They walked right by Aussie and I, we were both too chicken to say anything though. Nice to meet you too |
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Post by aeromanda on Mar 12, 2011 20:28:47 GMT
I'm so glad that everyone has been having such great experiences.
*Is secretly turning green with envy.*
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Post by vertebraille on Mar 12, 2011 22:29:14 GMT
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Post by jess_lou on Mar 12, 2011 22:42:23 GMT
Your photos are great!! Way better than the crappy ones I got!! Thanks for posting them |
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Post by aussie on Mar 12, 2011 22:47:28 GMT
The pictures turned out great on the bigger screen. |
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