Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
And they're off...
Shouldn't you be racing, or bothering passers-by or something?
Well, since you stopped by I should probably tell you that while an Ent is not an animal, a ewe, a gnat and an elk are.
Good luck.
Well, since you stopped by I should probably tell you that while an Ent is not an animal, a ewe, a gnat and an elk are.
Good luck.
Friday, October 26, 2007
You ought to be ashamed of yourselves
The time spent figuring out who this woman is could have been far better spent building up your fitness and wits. But you never know, it may come in handy...
Forward Thinking
A brief word of explanation for those of you unfamiliar with both our version of the race and the TV show of the same name:
You will, at some point in the race, be issued with a clue to the location of the Fast Forward. The first team to locate the box containing the Fast Forward (picture to follow) will find in it a slip of paper directing them to the end point of the race. That team, and that team only, may skip the remainder of the race and proceed directly to the end point, though their time of arrival will remain subject to any time penalties they have accumulated to that point. The fast forwarded team should retain the slip of paper but return the box to its original location. The Fast Forwarded Team should also inform an organiser that they have been Fast Forwarded.
Second and subsequent teams discovering the Fast Forward will find only an empty box and will no doubt be cruelly disappointed. Those teams must continue with the race as normal.
The helping hand has limited application to the fast forward. You may use it either to receive a very vague and unhelpful hint to decoding its location, or to ask an organiser whether, to that organiser's knowledge, the Fast Forward has already been taken. Using your Helping Hand in either of these ways means it is gone and substitutes for its use to receive the solution to a normal clue.
You will, at some point in the race, be issued with a clue to the location of the Fast Forward. The first team to locate the box containing the Fast Forward (picture to follow) will find in it a slip of paper directing them to the end point of the race. That team, and that team only, may skip the remainder of the race and proceed directly to the end point, though their time of arrival will remain subject to any time penalties they have accumulated to that point. The fast forwarded team should retain the slip of paper but return the box to its original location. The Fast Forwarded Team should also inform an organiser that they have been Fast Forwarded.
Second and subsequent teams discovering the Fast Forward will find only an empty box and will no doubt be cruelly disappointed. Those teams must continue with the race as normal.
The helping hand has limited application to the fast forward. You may use it either to receive a very vague and unhelpful hint to decoding its location, or to ask an organiser whether, to that organiser's knowledge, the Fast Forward has already been taken. Using your Helping Hand in either of these ways means it is gone and substitutes for its use to receive the solution to a normal clue.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
bondage and discipline
The date draws near and in order to maximise your (currently rather low) chances of whipping the asses of last year's champions you will need to pay close attention to the following:
The race will commence at 2 pm this Saturday in Darling Harbour (the place where frocks meet woks or some such...) on the corner of the harbour outside the Exhibition Centre. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before 2pm so that you can have the benefit of the briefing. If you would like to meet us at our place and walk down with us, we will be leaving our house at 1.30pm (please email me (Chris) directly if this is your preference).
Even if you think we already have your mobile number, please send a text message to both Paul (0412 220 165) and Chris (0410 400 202) with your name in it immediately after you have read this blog entry - it would be horrible if we didn't have a means of texting you clues!
Things to note:
*While this year we have attempted to correct the balance between brawn and brains, we still advise that you wear clothes you can run in and DO NOT wear thongs.
*Similarly to last year, you will need at least one mobile phone and one digital camera per team (please email me directly if you need me to chase one down for you).
*We expect the race to take about 3 - 4 hours.
And now the rules....
*You must wear your allocated team colours.
*At the briefing you will be issued with a map detailing the parameters of the race and you must stay within these confines when finding the answers to the clues.
*Spending money per team is $50. You must not spend more than $50 to complete the race. The race has been set up so that it is possible to complete within this limit.
*You must not use weekly passes, travel 10s, student cards (this means you IVAN!!!) or other discount cards to get around. You may, however, bargain etc but you are not permitted to use external benefits to compete.
*You must not use your mobiles to contact friends/family outside the race for the assistance.
*Blackberries and other wireless internet devices (Jamie this includes your phone) are banned from functioning in anything other than phone mode. Obviously this is an honesty system so if you or we think you can't be trusted we will confiscate your device (and your mobile phone as well).
*At times during the race you will be asked to photograph your answers to clues as proof you have been there. Please ensure that at least one team member is visible in the photo (unless specified in the clue). Photos will be audited by us.
*If a method of transport is specified in a clue, you must use that transport.
*You must keep receipts for all expenditures during the race (where humanly possible). Ticket stubs do count as receipts.
*Access to internet through sneaky corporate lawyer access cards (or similar) is banned. But you may use the internet by alternative means.
Helpful hints
You will not be asked to do anything illegal. As was the case last year, you can use your surroundings for assistance - forget all you learnt in stranger danger! You can also spend money outside the $50 for food and beverages if you want but not for taxies or other luxuries.
Each team will also have "helping hand" which basically means that once during the race if you get stuck you can choose to call Paul or me for help and you will suffer no penalty.
A fast forward will be available at some point during the race.
You should be on the look out for subtle clues from us over the next few days, use these as practice and to get used to our (brillliant) thinking - we will not respond to questions asking us to elaborate on said clues (Josh, you welk, this means you!).
Basically, you will be asked to think laterally and to use your resources and most of all to have fun!!!!
Please email me (Chris) if you have any questions and I will circulate answers.
Thank you for reading to the bottom of this post!
We're looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
It will help if you're in the mood to take a gamble.
The race will commence at 2 pm this Saturday in Darling Harbour (the place where frocks meet woks or some such...) on the corner of the harbour outside the Exhibition Centre. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before 2pm so that you can have the benefit of the briefing. If you would like to meet us at our place and walk down with us, we will be leaving our house at 1.30pm (please email me (Chris) directly if this is your preference).
Even if you think we already have your mobile number, please send a text message to both Paul (0412 220 165) and Chris (0410 400 202) with your name in it immediately after you have read this blog entry - it would be horrible if we didn't have a means of texting you clues!
Things to note:
*While this year we have attempted to correct the balance between brawn and brains, we still advise that you wear clothes you can run in and DO NOT wear thongs.
*Similarly to last year, you will need at least one mobile phone and one digital camera per team (please email me directly if you need me to chase one down for you).
*We expect the race to take about 3 - 4 hours.
And now the rules....
*You must wear your allocated team colours.
*At the briefing you will be issued with a map detailing the parameters of the race and you must stay within these confines when finding the answers to the clues.
*Spending money per team is $50. You must not spend more than $50 to complete the race. The race has been set up so that it is possible to complete within this limit.
*You must not use weekly passes, travel 10s, student cards (this means you IVAN!!!) or other discount cards to get around. You may, however, bargain etc but you are not permitted to use external benefits to compete.
*You must not use your mobiles to contact friends/family outside the race for the assistance.
*Blackberries and other wireless internet devices (Jamie this includes your phone) are banned from functioning in anything other than phone mode. Obviously this is an honesty system so if you or we think you can't be trusted we will confiscate your device (and your mobile phone as well).
*At times during the race you will be asked to photograph your answers to clues as proof you have been there. Please ensure that at least one team member is visible in the photo (unless specified in the clue). Photos will be audited by us.
*If a method of transport is specified in a clue, you must use that transport.
*You must keep receipts for all expenditures during the race (where humanly possible). Ticket stubs do count as receipts.
*Access to internet through sneaky corporate lawyer access cards (or similar) is banned. But you may use the internet by alternative means.
Helpful hints
You will not be asked to do anything illegal. As was the case last year, you can use your surroundings for assistance - forget all you learnt in stranger danger! You can also spend money outside the $50 for food and beverages if you want but not for taxies or other luxuries.
Each team will also have "helping hand" which basically means that once during the race if you get stuck you can choose to call Paul or me for help and you will suffer no penalty.
A fast forward will be available at some point during the race.
You should be on the look out for subtle clues from us over the next few days, use these as practice and to get used to our (brillliant) thinking - we will not respond to questions asking us to elaborate on said clues (Josh, you welk, this means you!).
Basically, you will be asked to think laterally and to use your resources and most of all to have fun!!!!
Please email me (Chris) if you have any questions and I will circulate answers.
Thank you for reading to the bottom of this post!
We're looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
It will help if you're in the mood to take a gamble.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Final teams...
Hi again
We've managed to finalise teams, so pending any last minute changes (please no!) here are the details of the person and colour with which you will be racing to victory, or, alternatively, attempting to lay the blame on for your humiliating defeat...
James and Emily - white
Jamie and Kate - brown
Josh and Tova - black
Dylan and Fran - red
Ivan and Sam- blue
Nicola and Jonathan - yellow
Eli and Robynne - pink
Final details of the race (including exciting info like the starting point and less exciting info like the rules...) will be posted this week.
But for now just remember, 2pm Saturday 27 October 2007 - where we say is the place to be!
And, for what it's worth, Paul, while scouting for the race, was able to make his annual first seasonal purchase of blood oranges....
We've managed to finalise teams, so pending any last minute changes (please no!) here are the details of the person and colour with which you will be racing to victory, or, alternatively, attempting to lay the blame on for your humiliating defeat...
James and Emily - white
Jamie and Kate - brown
Josh and Tova - black
Dylan and Fran - red
Ivan and Sam- blue
Nicola and Jonathan - yellow
Eli and Robynne - pink
Final details of the race (including exciting info like the starting point and less exciting info like the rules...) will be posted this week.
But for now just remember, 2pm Saturday 27 October 2007 - where we say is the place to be!
And, for what it's worth, Paul, while scouting for the race, was able to make his annual first seasonal purchase of blood oranges....
still alive - how do you all feel about the 'ruff??
Hi Guys
The final details for the amaaazing race are being pulled together as we speak (metaphorically of course) and an email update will be sent soon.
Please let me know ASAP if you are now able to make it!!!! (or also if you are now NOT able to make it!)
(And please forward this email to your partner if they are not on the distribution list - thanks)
See you soon!
The final details for the amaaazing race are being pulled together as we speak (metaphorically of course) and an email update will be sent soon.
Please let me know ASAP if you are now able to make it!!!! (or also if you are now NOT able to make it!)
(And please forward this email to your partner if they are not on the distribution list - thanks)
See you soon!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
more exciting race news
Hi guys
Amidst the gruelling lives of an academic and corporate lawyer, we have managed to assemble you into teams and start to lay the foundations for the Amaaazing race goes local part II.
This year we will again ask you to succumb to the dictatorship that is Paul and Chris and wear team colours as instructed by us. If you have any serious issues with the colour we nominate you we may consider changing it on request! however people who make no such request and then turn up in the wrong colour will be sent home not unlike the mis-dressed at one of Diddy's (white) parties (http://www.avclub.com/content/hater/what_diddys_white_party_was_like).
Teams are as follows:
James and Emily - white
Jamie and Kate - brown
Josh and Tova - black
Dylan and Fran - red
Ivan and Sean - blue
Nicola and Sam - yellow
Eli and Robynne - pink
Amfo and Megan - green
As previously advised, the race will be on Saturday 27 October 2007, at 2pm.
As always, please urgently let us know if you are unable to make it and we will find someone to replace you. otherwise stay tuned for more info on the start of the race, rules and other exciting hints and tips we may choose to randomly (but always fairly) provide...
Updates will also be posted on the blog http://www.amazingracegoeslocal.blogspot.com/ so please check it regularly (although we have disabled the comments section because I can only do so much web surfing per day...) If you are on facebook, updates are also posted there - feel free to write on the wall etc...
your race organisers - chris and paul
Amidst the gruelling lives of an academic and corporate lawyer, we have managed to assemble you into teams and start to lay the foundations for the Amaaazing race goes local part II.
This year we will again ask you to succumb to the dictatorship that is Paul and Chris and wear team colours as instructed by us. If you have any serious issues with the colour we nominate you we may consider changing it on request! however people who make no such request and then turn up in the wrong colour will be sent home not unlike the mis-dressed at one of Diddy's (white) parties (http://www.avclub.com/content/hater/what_diddys_white_party_was_like).
Teams are as follows:
James and Emily - white
Jamie and Kate - brown
Josh and Tova - black
Dylan and Fran - red
Ivan and Sean - blue
Nicola and Sam - yellow
Eli and Robynne - pink
Amfo and Megan - green
As previously advised, the race will be on Saturday 27 October 2007, at 2pm.
As always, please urgently let us know if you are unable to make it and we will find someone to replace you. otherwise stay tuned for more info on the start of the race, rules and other exciting hints and tips we may choose to randomly (but always fairly) provide...
Updates will also be posted on the blog http://www.amazingracegoeslocal.blogspot.com/ so please check it regularly (although we have disabled the comments section because I can only do so much web surfing per day...) If you are on facebook, updates are also posted there - feel free to write on the wall etc...
your race organisers - chris and paul
Sunday, September 16, 2007
We've set a date....
Hi Guys
The date has been set - SAT 27 OCTOBER 2007.
More details of teams etc will follow soon.
We can still take time preferences, but at this stage we have set the race to start at 2pm.
If you haven't yet committed to the race, there is still time but the date will remain unchanged so sorry to the people for whom this day is not suitable. (We really did our best to choose the day that most people could come but there wasn't a clear choice for everyone so some people have missed out. To those who have missed out, if your availability changes we will move heaven and earth to get you a team!!!)
The date has been set - SAT 27 OCTOBER 2007.
More details of teams etc will follow soon.
We can still take time preferences, but at this stage we have set the race to start at 2pm.
If you haven't yet committed to the race, there is still time but the date will remain unchanged so sorry to the people for whom this day is not suitable. (We really did our best to choose the day that most people could come but there wasn't a clear choice for everyone so some people have missed out. To those who have missed out, if your availability changes we will move heaven and earth to get you a team!!!)
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
The amAAAzing race goes local is coming to an APEC city near you...
Specifically - Sydney!
You have all been specially selected to take up the opportunity to compete in the second Amazing Race Goes Local.
Last year the RED team (Fran and Dyl) showed that brains win over brawn as they strategised their way to victory by craftily splitting up as they raced their way to the end point [or, if you listen to our runners up, team GREEN (Em and James), team RED relied on their superior athleticism to edge out the true thinking man's team].
What do you need to know?
*The Amazing race will take place in the afternoon, starting somewhere in the city and take around 3 hours to complete and will be followed by drinks at our house or somewhere that we choose based on the end point of the race.
*Completing the race will cost no more than about $25 per person. This is an increase from last year and will depend on the precise route, but let us know if this is a disincentive. There will, of course, be a prize for the winning team…
What do we need from you?
*First we need to settle a date.
Our suggestions are:
Saturday 29 September*
Sunday 30 September*
Saturday 20 October
Saturday 27 October
Saturday 3 November
* Note that this is a long weekend with a public holiday Monday.
*Next we need to settle a time. As we said above, the race will take about 3 hours and will be followed by drinks. So to me this means it can start anywhere between 12 noon and about 2.30pm. Please list a preference in your reply.
*Then we need to settle teams. Minters has helpfully changed email systems since last year so I'm not sure I still have everyone's email address. Therefore, please forward this email to people you would like to be included, but bearing in mind that teams must consist of TWO people. We may be able to pair up some people based on people not being available etc.
What do you need to do?
Please contact us by Monday 9 September, letting us know whether or not you are interested in competing this year, who you will be competing with and what times and dates suit you.
Please also feel free to suggest any improvements on last year, although we reserve the right to do what we want (or more specifically, make you do what we want).
The sooner you get back to us the more flexible we can be!
Thanks!
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