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    Los Angeles Meet -- Saturday, July 26th in the evening

    This is very short notice, but the people going to the filming of Top Gear America on Saturday will be meeting up afterwards.

    Even if you aren't going to the taping, you're still welcome to come.

    Details will/are being established in this thread (meet discussion started in the ticket thread, so this thread will seem kinda empty for a bit).
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    very cool idea, I look forward to hearing (and seeing thru your pics) what this was like....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott View Post
    very cool idea, I look forward to hearing (and seeing thru your pics) what this was like....
    Don't look at me. It's a 15 hour drive.
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    Yeah, I assumed you were not going, but I am sure one or two of those folks will have a camera on them!
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    I am up for meeting somewhere, but I havent been to SoCal in about 7 years. Would like to hit someplace for dinner closer to the beach. My wife has never been to CA before, so going to try to show her as much as possible while we are there, so Carl's Jr. isn't going to cut it!
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    Sounds good people! I'd love to hang out up there this weekend. Only a 45 minute drive from O.C.

    Any places in mind? D-day is tomorrow.

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    I'll come for some food too, how bout some In and Out burger I haven't had those in years! I'll be checkin this thread for info!

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    Bob's Big Boy in Burbank any1?

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    We've got our tickets and will be there!

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    As a British ex-pat Final Gear lurker living in San Diego, I managed to get TopGear pilot tickets thanks to the tip off on the site...so, I figured it was time to sign up to the forums at last.

    I do have another engagement to get away to soon after the filming, so I might not be able to stick around for long, but I'll be keen to catch up with as many of you as possible, especially those living in SoCal.

    Cheers, See you tomorrow!

    Also, I notice on the tickets it says:

    "ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES, PAGERS, OR CAMERAS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE STUDIO. PLEASE LEAVE THESE ITEMS IN YOUR CAR AS SECURITY PERSONNEL WILL CONFISCATE THEM TEMPORARILY WHILE YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDIO AUDIENCE."

    ...so there may not be all that many pictures to be had...

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    Not hearing many suggestions for a place to eat

    I would suggest going for drinks somewheres, but how many of you that are going are old enough?
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    Much like MadeBackwards, long-time lurker, first-time poster.

    I'm registered to go to both the pretaping and the actual taping at 1:30 and 4:00, respectively.

    Is there anyway we could identify each other or will it be trial-and-error

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    Another long time lurker, first time poster AND a British ex-pat to boot!!

    Tried to get tickets for this a few days ago, wish I knew about it earlier as I work 15 miles away from the studio!! Loved Top Gear since the first series (yes, I'm that old). Defo up for a meet afterwards, where? when guys?

    If you want a place with a view, maybe Neptune's Net On the 1 Freeway is a good idea, but it's always crowded on a weekend and is slightly out of the way (being in Malibu).

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    Okay. I too am going to the pre-show...whilst I have no desire to see Mel B or Howie Mandel, I DO like the Idea of being guaranteed entry to TG.

    I'm pretty sure we'll be able to identify ourselves once a couple of us have found eachother. I for one don't mind being greeted with a blank stare when I ask a complete stranger or three if they're from 'Final Gear'.

    Of course, I could upload something for each of us to download and pin/stick on ourselves...but there's no need for that, is there?

    I'll hopefully be arriving by about 1pm...so although I won't be able to hang around for long after (hence not contributing to the 'where to go for drinks/food debate) I'm sure a few of us can at least get to know each other and exchange numbers/email addresses as appropriate.

    Thoughts?

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    What about Adam Carollas restaurant, Amalfi? Its not too far away. Or Pinks. Pinks is great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carey934 View Post
    What about Adam Carollas restaurant, Amalfi? Its not too far away. Or Pinks. Pinks is great!
    Pinks! Let's go to Pinks people.

    I have never been to this fine dining establishment and is not far away.
    What do you guys say?

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    Again, I'm not going, but 'Pinks' would seem pretty apt! I'm sure there won't be a line at that time of night!

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    Im sooo pissseed! I just got home.. and found out about the pre-show.. anybody have extra tickets to that lol just need two.

    I'll be with my buddy in a M3 and I'll be wearing a green button down. and the name is ittai (408)203-5939.. give me call so we can all meet up!
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    I'm new here, but i live in LA. Depending on where you all decide to go I might be able to join in. I'll monitor this thread on Saturday.

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    I'll be there for sure, going to arrive no later than 3pm just to make sure I get a spot. If you want to meet at my car, it will probably be the only bright yellow Scion xB in the parking lot

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