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!
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