Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Amazing Race- Fisher-Style

First; I have to tell you that Rich worked VERY hard to put this day together and remember...last December we took a few days to spend in Scotland as a "recon" so he could put everything in order.
Now, Meet the Teams!
T-1: Craig and Trista Fisher

T-2: Chris and Marissa Fisher

T-3: Corey Fisher and Katrina Wyszomierski

T-4: Erin Gilson and Rosemarie Fisher

 After eating a large breakfast- "per advice for a long day" The first challenge was to eat a plate of "Black Pudding" {coagulated blood patties} Only one Team was unable to perform this task before becoming nauseous. "they received a ten minute penalty"
Clue 2: Was to find the Anchor-Close plaque
Clue 3: Go to the Queen's Gallery stand in front of the Arch and sing the First verse of "God Save the Queen"
Clue 4: Travel by foot up the Royal Mile, along the way find the following places [have someone take your picture standing in front of them.
A: Fisher's Close
B: Heart of Midlothian
C: Charles II Statue
Clue 5: Travel to the Bronze statue of a little Skye Terrier Erected in 1873
Clue 6:Travel to Demijohn on West Bow, purchase a 100ml decorative bottle of the tasty Demijohn Blend Whiskey. You must carry this with you through the race.
Clue 7: DETOUR! Team must perform one of these tasks...UP or DOWN 
Down to a bench; travel by foot to Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Gardens. Find the park bench with marker: In memory of Mary Joan & Allen Presented by the Scott Family
Up to a seat; Travel by foot to Arthur's seat
Clue 8: Travel to New Town and find the statue of King George IV
Clue 9: ROADBLOCK! A task one of you must perform, Team must travel by foot to the "Jekyll & Hyde Pub" One team member must order and drink one of the Seven Deadly Sins while writing down the recipe. Once the drink is finished have someone take a picture of your Team in front of the door's to the bathrooms. { they were located behind a wall bookcase}
Clue 10: Travel to the birthplace of Harry Potter "this was the Elephant House"
Clue 11: The Royal Yacht; Find the entrance and ticket sales center for tours of the Royal Yacht Britannia, upon arrival you must both stand in front of the entryway and sing five verses of "Row, row, row your boat" loud enough to be heard by the public, if no-one applauds you must sing five more verses!
Clue 12: Travel by foot to the finish line at Old Customs House in Leith The FIRST Team to arrive will be the WINNERS!!!!!
Winners of the "Official Fisher Trophy" WERE..................
Chris and Marissa Fisher
Well, it's theirs until the next Amazing Race- Fisher Style!
 

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