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Post by lymaze on Jun 23, 2008 14:27:04 GMT
How's it going? Any news?
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Post by lymaze on Jun 23, 2008 14:46:10 GMT
That sounds impressive.  |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 23, 2008 16:12:08 GMT
it looks like they have problems again. they turn back to Gookwick (cardigan bay)
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 23, 2008 18:20:05 GMT
Nice picture from today   |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 23, 2008 18:43:27 GMT
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 24, 2008 10:44:15 GMT
Looks like they are on the move again. They are just before Aberystwyth (what a name)
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Post by lymaze on Jun 24, 2008 11:38:15 GMT
Up a mountain? James has definitely been doing the navigating. ;D
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 24, 2008 11:39:11 GMT
I thnk that they are looking just for the best road to get there boat to Scotland for tomorrow
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Post by Liz on Jun 24, 2008 12:33:20 GMT
Aaah bless, poor James!!  |
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Post by mayniac on Jun 24, 2008 21:15:13 GMT
looks like they are stuck in fishguard, but it does say the four man crew so maybe James is now on-board! Its supposed to be a rest day tomorrow but quite a lot of boats still to get to oban, no rest for them I guess.
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Post by Spud's back!!! on Jun 24, 2008 21:29:21 GMT
Can someone find out before Saturday so i can get to queensferry early to see him please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jillian xx
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Post by mayniac on Jun 24, 2008 22:26:25 GMT
Team Garmin battle on Jun 24, 2008 10:54:01 AM | in Garmin News , Marine , Team Garmin Monday 23rd June Weather conditions: Fair Wind: Force 3/4 After initial technical difficulties Team Garmin were pleased to get back in the waters of Milford Haven and were making steady progress towards Bangor cruising at 45-50 knots as they were cautious of encoring further engine problems. Unfortunately the team were unaware that the connection between the fuel line and fuel filter had become loose and was leaking fuel. Due to the heat from the engine the fuel caught alight. This was swiftly dealt with by the automatic fire extinguishers onboard and thankfully no one was injured although the once pristine beast of a boat suffered some slight charring! The team sensibly headed for Cardigan Bay where they fixed the problem. There were two hours before sun set and the team were debating whether to head for Bangor as they could possibly still complete the leg; a decision was made not to attempt the remainder of the leg in the rapidly fading light and to travel to Inverness via road to take on the Inverness to Edinburgh leg fully fit and prepared. garmin.blogs.com/uk/ |
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Post by Wyvern on Jun 24, 2008 22:30:06 GMT
If they complete this race, Team Garmin deserve an award for tenacity, if nothing else. I'm wanting to see them do it just to stick two fingers up at circumstance now  |
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Post by mayniac on Jun 24, 2008 22:47:42 GMT
well, keep your eyes peeled for the boat being transported oop north, followed by crew......
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Post by aaurora on Jun 25, 2008 0:03:48 GMT
I'd love to know if James is actually on board, and when. He managed to post a reply to his Telegraph column on Monday. I'm really confused here.
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Post by mayniac on Jun 25, 2008 7:49:06 GMT
Well according to overall results Garmin is not last....
& the "four man" crew is still there, so he could be on board already. James could fly back today as it is a transfer day with a rest day tomorrow to film TG and then fly back to inverness for the start friday ... and wi fi access would explain replies to column. Must check the times of replies, rushes off to look............................
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Post by mayniac on Jun 25, 2008 7:53:21 GMT
checked time of reply and it is possible, one things for certain, having watched vids of the race so far, is that he won't be typing it on his laptop whilst travelling otherwise his "eggplants" will be pretty sore methinks!!
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Post by maibee on Jun 25, 2008 8:50:21 GMT
There actually in Aberystwyth, god only knows what their doing there, they should be in Oban. Think James has got hold of the wrong end of the map I did wonder if they are filming up in the Welsh mountains becaue where they are right now looks to be in a car park, and the mountains are not too far away. LOL DD sounds like someone knows you're tracking them and has taken the device on a wild goose chase! Not wanting to fuel your amateur sleuth tendencies ;D |
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Post by mayniac on Jun 25, 2008 9:00:03 GMT
its so frustrating not knowing if he's there or not.... just because i'm a naturally inquisitive (nosy) person!!
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Post by aaurora on Jun 25, 2008 9:08:07 GMT
its so frustrating not knowing if he's there or not.... just because i'm a naturally inquisitive (nosy) person!! Me too!! Actually, I'm rather good with detective work. Just ask Eclair (Uncle Bernie LOL ;D) Perhaps I should really investigate this race more, but you girls seem to have it all under control  |
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Post by maibee on Jun 25, 2008 9:27:01 GMT
ACSAS makes a good acronym, DD! But sounds time-consuming though! I mean it's one thing sitting here, watching Matthew Wright and writing comments every now and then, and making mental lists of what I OUGHT to be doing instead! But full-time James watching, nah! I can't even keep up with everything that's going on in our little on-line community here. And if I were to start following every fan fic.... Or even writing one, no stop me right there! But googling left right and centre to find out where, what and when James has been/doing, following leads and making deductions.....  Speaking from real life experience here, where I had a vested interest in 'knowing all'. Aagh, time-consuming, hell on earth, fruitless and painful! I'm more than happy to wait for all to be revealed when the man wants to reveal it. ;D |
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Post by maibee on Jun 25, 2008 15:08:27 GMT
I think I'll take heed from you and stay low, that way I can watch, learn and read. LOL, DD. You don't have to be like me! Remember onions and stuff! That aside, I'm genuinely not into all this tracking which all these metaphors for military operations and surveillance suggest. I'm not lying low, as in waiting for my moment! Perhaps there might be something which provokes me to stick my head up above the parapet again, you never know. However, I'm not a person of empty threats. I'm just letting my bruised ego heal, and if it does, I might re-emerge, but it's more likely that I won't! I might go to talks again, especially if they're somewhere with an added interest like Hay, but I'm definitely done with random booksignings, even within a 15 mile radius of home! I intend to follow James's work from a distance whilst enjoying the company of the lovely people on here - you included! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2008 19:21:59 GMT
Ok, just heard Team Garmin are in, Inverness and ready to go, again. Team Garmin are Iain May, Nick Knowles, Jeff Hunton and our guy, for one leg, when he can make it. where did you find that out DD? |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jun 25, 2008 19:28:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2008 20:07:31 GMT
ah ha thank you I've been a bit out of touch today  |
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Post by blackopal on Jun 25, 2008 20:20:00 GMT
Gorgeous photos. Were they on Loch Ness? The countryside is so beautiful. |
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Post by Spud's back!!! on Jun 25, 2008 20:45:26 GMT
are you saying he's doin ness to edin? that means he'll be away by saturday
permission to say oh cock~
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Post by aaurora on Jun 25, 2008 20:46:19 GMT
So, was it James' first time on the boat today? Or has he been there all along? What a man of mystery!
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Post by mayniac on Jun 26, 2008 8:31:28 GMT
www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/The four crew Garmin, with television presenters Nick Knowles and James May onboard, has also struggled back into Fishguard after one of its engines broke down 30 nautical miles off Strumble Head. 9:53am Tuesday 24th June 2008 Found in papers.... sooooo confusing .......... is he, isn't he?
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Post by mayniac on Jun 26, 2008 8:33:03 GMT
Yesterdays paper that is, so may be he did fly/drive back to film TG cos he dosen't need to be back in inverness till tonight? |
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