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Post by amie8 on Oct 2, 2012 11:39:08 GMT
Think two weeks is about average for one of these things.
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Post by slfriend79 on Oct 2, 2012 18:01:54 GMT
Jeremy just Tweeted that this trip is for the 'Christmas Special.'  |
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Post by ljcteehee on Oct 2, 2012 21:45:49 GMT
So, I've just had a thought.
The center of Uganda is roughly 465 miles from Mt. Kilamanjaro; and in order to get there, there is a variety of land obstacles as well as crossing Lake Victoria.
I'm calling it that this might be worked in somehow.
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Post by dit on Oct 2, 2012 22:25:53 GMT
If that's the case, that would be seriously impressive.
Do we think Jeremy is being serious about the Christmas special being shown in February? If so, that offers a couple of possible scenarios:
1) TG series 19 begins in early January, runs 6-7 episodes and the Special airs at the end of the series, late February
2) The Special is shown at some point in February as the series starter, then the series follows, going through into March
I can't help thinking that to plan to film a series in January is a mistake, in terms of there being a high chance of bad weather for track work such as SIARPC (and also for getting the audience there!). However, if it's the other scenario we'll have to wait even longer than we'd hoped for new TG.
On yet another hand, Jaremy could just have been joking; not impossible.
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Post by amie8 on Oct 2, 2012 22:46:15 GMT
I think scenario 1) sounds the most likely.
There's always the possibility that Clarkson doesn't know what he's talking about, and an even bigger one that I don't
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Post by dit on Oct 2, 2012 22:58:20 GMT
There's always the possibility that Clarkson doesn't know what he's talking about, and an even bigger one that I don't |
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Post by jmsquared on Oct 3, 2012 2:36:01 GMT
So, I've just had a thought. The center of Uganda is roughly 465 miles from Mt. Kilamanjaro; and in order to get there, there is a variety of land obstacles as well as crossing Lake Victoria. I'm calling it that this might be worked in somehow. Here's my (wild) guess. The Nile (specifically the White Nile) has it's source in/around Uganda, in the southwest, I think. They are going to drive the length of the Nile, ending at the Pyramids! Follow the longest river..........in the world.........from start to finish. Two problems I can see: a). 2 weeks is not a long time and b). Sudan and it's associated problems is in the way. Still, this is my highly uneducated tip! |
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Post by ljcteehee on Oct 3, 2012 3:17:14 GMT
So, I've just had a thought. The center of Uganda is roughly 465 miles from Mt. Kilamanjaro; and in order to get there, there is a variety of land obstacles as well as crossing Lake Victoria. I'm calling it that this might be worked in somehow. Here's my (wild) guess. The Nile (specifically the White Nile) has it's source in/around Uganda, in the southwest, I think. They are going to drive the length of the Nile, ending at the Pyramids! Follow the longest river..........in the world.........from start to finish. Two problems I can see: a). 2 weeks is not a long time and b). Sudan and it's associated problems is in the way. Still, this is my highly uneducated tip! That's a good guess. Have they done Egypt before? I don't remember them ever going there. |
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Post by dit on Oct 3, 2012 8:29:23 GMT
James has just given away some details on Absolute Radio.
When asked where they are filming the Christmas special, following the comment that there can't be many places left that they haven't been, James said that they could be going somewhere again. He might just have meant Africa, or there could be more to that.
He also said that TG will be back the third week of January, so that seems pretty precise.
Edit: They have been spotted at a hotel in Kampala, apparently.
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Post by ljcteehee on Oct 4, 2012 12:17:41 GMT
James has just given away some details on Absolute Radio. When asked where they are filming the Christmas special, following the comment that there can't be many places left that they haven't been, James said that they could be going somewhere again. He might just have meant Africa, or there could be more to that. He also said that TG will be back the third week of January, so that seems pretty precise. Edit: They have been spotted at a hotel in Kampala, apparently. A girl from Uganda tweeted earlier today that she had met all three of the presenters. They're definitely there, but if they'll STAY there who knows... |
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Post by Vivienne on Oct 5, 2012 21:41:58 GMT
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Post by jmsquared on Oct 10, 2012 7:12:43 GMT
I concede defeat regarding my Nile prediction. No 7000 foot mountains along the Nile, I don't think!!
Ljcteehee may be right though!
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Post by amie8 on Oct 10, 2012 9:22:12 GMT
So - driving estate cars up a mountain.
Fair enough.
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Post by ljcteehee on Oct 10, 2012 12:20:48 GMT
I think the Rwenzori Mountains are also a possiblity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwenzori_MountainsEspecially since one account said they were traveling from Kampala to Mityana at one point. That would be heading in basically the exact direction for the Rwenzori. Jeremy also said he was packing warm clothes on twitter... |
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Post by dit on Nov 8, 2012 19:28:36 GMT
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Post by jacqui on Nov 13, 2012 21:48:42 GMT
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Post by dit on Nov 14, 2012 14:10:34 GMT
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Post by amie8 on Nov 14, 2012 14:50:26 GMT
This comment from the Jalopnik column made me laugh:
Clarkson VO: "Tonight, on Top Gear. James May goes on a ride with the Mexican Space Agency. "
cut shot: May screaming.
Clarkson VO: "Richard Hammond joins Menudo."
cut shot: Hammond at dance rehearsal.
Clarkson VO: "And I visit a Merkin factory."
cut shot: Clarkson with shaved head.
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Post by adrianmay on Nov 14, 2012 23:15:05 GMT
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Post by Vivienne on Nov 15, 2012 0:42:48 GMT
I am so jealous! My brother phoned me and said he was going to the Austin Grand Prix. He's usually at the NASCAR races. He didn't answer when I mentioned the tickets were probably expensive. I wanted an autograph from someone but he doesn't think he'll get that close.
On another note, I can't stand Las Vegas, Nevada (we have one in NM). Sad memories. My mother died after her last trip to see her family in 1995. I haven't been there since.
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Post by adrianmay on Nov 15, 2012 1:44:30 GMT
I agree. I think Vegas is a hole.  Good shopping though and cheap eats if you know where to look. |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Nov 15, 2012 3:31:54 GMT
Another Vegas hater here. It's a disgusting hole.
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Post by dit on Nov 16, 2012 12:57:26 GMT
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Post by Vivienne on Nov 16, 2012 14:52:58 GMT
Dit you may want to look at a previous article related to the guys.
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Post by adrianmay on Nov 16, 2012 22:02:44 GMT
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Post by Vivienne on Nov 17, 2012 0:15:39 GMT
Isn't Willow Springs where TG USA film some of their stuff?The Baja 1000 says the TG team is going to change. Let's put Tanner and the Stig in the rest of the way.
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Post by adrianmay on Nov 17, 2012 6:15:20 GMT
I see they had no trouble finding 2 "girls" for the back of the Aston this morning.  Instagram Kimmy-stclair statigr.am/p/326287028677435855_7902231Edit: Not that anyone other than the heartbroken me cares, but they are in San Diego this evening. Check out their antics on twitter. |
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Post by adrianmay on Nov 17, 2012 7:02:44 GMT
Sorry, one more bit related to their time in Willow Springs. They seem to be doing something with this company that does airplane rides of all sorts. www.skythrills.com/Some awkward pictures of Hammond from Willow Springs, Ca.   Instagram/ skythrills statigr.am/skythrills |
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Post by jmsquared on Nov 17, 2012 9:39:47 GMT
You are doing a sterling job of keeping track of them AM. Thanks. Must be so frustrating for you....so near, and yet so far.... Bloody pneumatic blondes. Hurumph! Not that I'm jealous, oh no no no no.
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Post by flatin5th - Knight of the NC on Nov 17, 2012 9:54:20 GMT
You are doing a sterling job of keeping track of them AM. Thanks. Must be so frustrating for you....so near, and yet so far.... Bloody pneumatic blondes. Hurumph! Not that I'm jealous, oh no no no no. they mustn't have looked very hard - if they had I am sure they would have found some pretty ones! |
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I love a man who can handle a gun 
Good shopping though and cheap eats if you know where to look. 
