turn to fox reality for an airing of taras episode1 with reality revealed while waiting for tar12
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 06:15:25 PM
God Damn it, I have to agree with Michael, again. :hearts:
I always get a real thrill with Phil's opening. It just makes my heart jump. That and the first commerical break when the theme starts playing. Its heaven.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2007, 06:16:57 PM
Michael D, seeing you and I are both ca's we get TAR on 2 channels,
should football interfer with one of them :yess:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: michael on November 04, 2007, 06:18:18 PM
Yup! God bless CTV! :D
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Kogs on November 04, 2007, 06:23:42 PM
my guess is 8:25 for start time cbs eye alerts can you confirm?
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 06:26:22 PM
remember we don't want to know what happens before it happens but would rather follow the Race as it happens here so please don't post the early Canada stuff :hearts: Games over :wohoo: !!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: michael on November 04, 2007, 06:26:49 PM
Don't worry I wont puddin!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Kogs on November 04, 2007, 06:27:37 PM
start time 8:27
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2007, 06:28:09 PM
remember we don't want to know what happens before it happens but would rather follow the Race as it happens here so please don't post the early Canada stuff :hearts: Games over :wohoo: !!
Don't worry I'd rather watch the show :lol:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: gingerman28 on November 04, 2007, 07:06:25 PM
remember we don't want to know what happens before it happens but would rather follow the Race as it happens here so please don't post the early Canada stuff :hearts: Games over :wohoo: !!
Don't worry I'd rather watch the show :lol:
Golly gee, I thought that was what all of us were doing since last July, trying to figure out what was happening before it happened on the air.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: marigold on November 04, 2007, 07:08:38 PM
remember we don't want to know what happens before it happens but would rather follow the Race as it happens here so please don't post the early Canada stuff :hearts: Games over :wohoo: !!
Don't worry I'd rather watch the show :lol:
Golly gee, I thought that was what all of us were doing since last July, trying to figure out what was happening before it happened on the air.
I thought so too but I think she means on this thread.
Stay tuned guys it's almost time for you!!!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: tarbuckeye on November 04, 2007, 07:09:09 PM
Thanks for doing this Mswood. Have to work night shift and no TV's allowed. :'(
Do you guys think it will be on CBEE S web site in the morning???
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on November 04, 2007, 07:18:39 PM
HAPPY TAR DAY EVERYONE!!
:hearts: :jumpy: :hearts:
:party:
And I made it home from work with time to spare! :happy: Thank you football! :kissy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:19:15 PM
I don't think CBS archives the Race ??? and while I'm thinking of it no word if the FinishLine will return either? especially since CBS is no longer doing "Survivor Live" or the Survivor contestants on The Early Show so we might not get that either :(
someone will youtube EP1 somewhere I'm sure though.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:24:04 PM
WTF, we better get some internet clips.... (:;)
And its race time.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:25:18 PM
:popcorn:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:29:21 PM
And thanks to SurvivorLDog93 for the impartial (usually) rundown that I freely steal.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:30:16 PM
Here we go! And we now have the proper pronunciation for Kynt. Rhymes with Flint. :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Boingo on November 04, 2007, 07:31:53 PM
:popcorn:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:32:23 PM
8 pitstops are elimination points
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:32:31 PM
Phil: This is Los Angeles, home to Hollywood. From this entertainment mecca, 11 teams will embark on a race around the world for $1 million. From the Playboy Mansion:
Mariana/Julia. "The goodness of a woman, the aggressiveness of a man." Ronald/Christina. Father/Daughter, Tacoma WA. Kynt/Vixsyn, dating Goth couple from Kentucky. Nicolas/Donald. Pilot and grandfather. Nathan/Jennifer, dating from California. Azaria/Hendekea, engineers from New Orleans. "More intelligent! Physically fit! I make good decisions!" (Hubris??) Lorena/Jason, another couple. Kate/Pat, married ministers. "Kate and I are not whips for Jesus." Ari/Staella, co-workers, friends. Shana/Jennifer, more mactors. Rachael/TK, more daters.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:33:12 PM
As mentioned, the first stop is Ireland.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:33:37 PM
From the starting line, Phil: You'll be leaving in a race around the world. Eight pitstops are elimination points. If you're last arriving, you'll be eliminated. Your first clue is on your luggage. First team to cross the finish line after 11 legs wins $1 million.
All: YAY!
Phil: Everybody ready? The world is waiting for you. Good luck. Travel safe. GO!!!!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:34:20 PM
Nicholas and Donald hold up traffic. Never seen that before, but hey, it's good strategy.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:35:11 PM
Confirming what we've been told, Taipei 101 is in the Opening Credits.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:35:30 PM
CLUE: Shannon, Ireland.
Single file, trying to leave the Playboy Mansion. Horns blaring. Racers impatient. Phil looking on, bemused. Lots of excitement as the single file line finally moves.
CREDITS ROLL.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:36:02 PM
here ya go Slowhatch!
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:37:46 PM
Already we don't like Shana & Jennifer. Ah heh heh. Shut Up! Sorry. :-[
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Slowhatch on November 04, 2007, 07:38:25 PM
I was wondering about that. Only one--maybe two--permits, but more than one HB team. I wonder if they consolidated, and if so, I wonder if the teams met each other before the race.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:38:37 PM
Lorena & Jason are first to get their tickets to Ireland.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 07:40:44 PM
Usually, they'll say what flights are used for the first leg of the race... This time, LAX to Shannon, Ireland. Why don't they give out the airlines so we know what strategy is like? Everyone wants British Airways, but what's another flight option?
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:42:25 PM
As usual, no commercial after the BOMP.
At least one team is lost. Az/Hend already confused. They turn left at Sunset Bl. Other teams turn right. Staella snapping at Ari. Lorena brags that they're from LA. For all the city to hear. At least one racer is positive they were supposed to turn LEFT. Many went right. First to 405, several teams in rapid sequence. Several teams are lost, asking directions. Grandpa/Pilot turn around. Other teams are shocked that they're turning. Getting directions, Hend discovers they went the wrong way. British Airways has a few seats, but not enough for all the teams. (The usual.) What's funny is watching teams in the lead think they're lost. First to the airport: Lorena/Jason. BA. Several teams board Az/Hend's van at the airpark, just as
Shana/Jennifer 2nd on BA. Kate/Pat 3rd on BA. Nathan/Jennifer ... on BA. Teams running ... clamoring to get to the counter ... Mariana/Julia, BA. Az/Hend, nervous, as they are told the tix are running out. SORRY, says the airline agent. No dice. Az/Hend and the other teams miss the BA flight.
COMMERCIAL.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:45:27 PM
The other teams head to Aer Lingus to get to Ireland, but they're already behind the 8 ball. AzHend and Ronald/Chrstina are working together.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 07:46:10 PM
Air Lingis flight is first to Ireland, as the British Airways flight is delayed on the tarmac.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:47:11 PM
Nope they don't even bike on Inis Mor just get a clue
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:47:39 PM
Hend conf: We're overachievers. We don't like to lose.
The BA teams gloat at having a 45 minute head start, as their plane departs. Someone lets Az/Hend borrow a laptop. Ronald/Christina seem to have an informal alliance with them. They make reservations for a taxi before taking their flight to Britain. The BA flight goes through London. Aer Lingus, departing later, goes through Dublin.
Teams arrive in Dublin. Shocker! It's raining. Taxis for everyone.
Scene: Ferry to Innes Moor island. Phil: They have to find this temple, the smallest church in the world, and sign up for ferries leaving 8 am, 8:30, 9:30.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:49:05 PM
Ronald lectures Ari/Staella about taking their cab. Good for you, Ronald. I like you already.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:49:18 PM
Boingo!
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:49:45 PM
Apparently the "early" flight has less than the anticipated 45 minute head start, likely due to disparate routes.
First to the Ferry: Az/Hend. Second to Ferry: Ronald/Christina. Already: Taxi drama. "You took our taxi." "No."
Okay, this "Love letter to the planet, can't hopskotch around it" is making me dislike ... a ... minister.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:51:28 PM
Nathan and Jennifer are already fighting. He calls her the worst person he's ever seen at this. It sets her off. She's ready to take him out.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 07:52:48 PM
Pierhouse B & B
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:53:08 PM
Shana & Jennifer are on the last ferry and they say they want to cry. There's no crying in the Amazing Race!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Boingo on November 04, 2007, 07:53:25 PM
Nathan and Jennifer are already fighting. He calls her the worst person he's ever seen at this. It sets her off. She's ready to take him out.
CAn't wait to see them in a palce like India......
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:54:34 PM
So far, the destinations have been nailed. Great job! :jumpy: :jumpy: :yess: :yess:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:54:45 PM
More peeps who can't read directions. Teams get off the ferry and go in OPPOSITE directions. It either says left, or right. Right??
Okay, the "little gothic energizer bunnies" is more distracting in realtime than it was in the ad. Yuck.
Thank heaven for typecasting. We already have our Peter/Limpy, too, doing the Lockhorns routine.
Teams finally SEE the temple and climb up a hill to it. Teams get their ferry reservations as they arrive one-right-after-another. D'oh!! Was I way off for the ferry stuff, or what?? (Needless to say, I'm rusty.) Five teams get the 9:30 (last) ferry. Ari/Staella are being obnoxious. Tres shocking. Goths give up a bed for Ronald/Christina. How wonderful!! Teams bed down for the night, but not before a little more drama.
One team says"two fairies on a ferry."
Last ferry: Shana/Jenn Kate/Pat Mariana/Julia Nic/Donald Ronald/Christina
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:55:44 PM
So far, the destinations have been nailed. Great job! :jumpy: :jumpy: :yess: :yess:
The Detectives Rock.....
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:55:58 PM
Lorena is whining and Jason tells her to calm down. I want them and Nathan & Jennifer in a full scale, tag team, no holds barred match. :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:56:17 PM
CLUE: Drive yourselves to Cleggan Farm. Phil: They'll ride a tandem bike along a marked route, for the next clue.
Teams take vehicles from the ferry landing. Lorena is in near-meltdown mode over ... directions. "We're going toward GALLOWAY! We have to GO THE OTHER WAY! LISTEN TO MEEEE!!!"
COMMERCIAL.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 07:57:00 PM
I love commenting during the race. This rocks! :jumpy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 07:58:38 PM
Shana & Jennifer are on the last ferry and they say they want to cry. There's no crying in the Amazing Race!
Damn Straight. If the Gaghans can hold it together, damn it.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:00:56 PM
Lorena & Jason get directions to Cleggan Farm after realizing they went the wrong way. Looks like we got a weather change in the middle of the journey.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:01:11 PM
The over the water biker is the Roadblock...
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
High wire bikes! They rock! :jumpy: :jumpy:
I'm liking this episode thus far.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:02:06 PM
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:02:40 PM
Lorena/Jason stop and ask directions. Lorena: We made a LOOOOP around this big thing we didn't have to do. Jason: Okay, you're right.
Tk/Rachel first to the Cleggan sign. Team Goth there, too. Their chain broke. ALREADY!??
Az/Hend pedaling well in 4th.
TK/Rachel, ROADBLOCK. Who's ready to pedal for their partner? TK: Me! Phil: They must choose one of two highwire bikes above a ravine, with their partner below, taken along for the ride.
What was that horrid noise Pat just made. Uuuugggggh hhh ...
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Chateau d If on November 04, 2007, 08:02:45 PM
Thanks Puddin !!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:03:41 PM
TK & Rachel are first on the high wire bikes. Next is Kynt & Vxysin. Then Nathan & Jennifer.
And then, it's donkeys.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:04:58 PM
Az/Hend have a nice dynamic. I like them thus far. Shana & Jennifer are just plain annoying.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:05:33 PM
The freaks (:;)
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:06:15 PM
TK: I'm not scared of a lot, man, but this is terrifying! Tk conf: When the bike starts swaying that makes you a little scared. CLUE, TK/Rachel: Donkey Walk. Phil: Must load 15 pieces of peat on a donkey and get it to a farm.
Goths do the highwire next. Gothgirl does the driving as Kynt hangs below, getting an escort across the North Atlantic. They finish in 3rd, passed by Nathan and Jumpy.
TK leads his donkey along the path. Az/Hend do highwire in 4th. Ari/Staella do highwire in 5th. Lots of shrieking. Please, somebody chop THAT donkey face onto Jason's albatross, Lorena.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:07:00 PM
:lol: Love the donkeys :rotf:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:07:10 PM
Ari & Staella are stalled as their donkey doesn't want to go. Karma for stealing the cab.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:07:54 PM
Az: I can't stop the donkey, so you better catch up!!
In 6th, Jason will pedal, dragging Lorena along.
Az: Hendekea! Pick it up!!
Staella: Andale! Donkey stops altogether. Staella to donkey: You have enough flies on you. Let's go. Lots of donkey braying ... COMMERCIAL.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Kogs on November 04, 2007, 08:08:27 PM
Ari & Staella are stalled as their donkey doesn't want to go. Karma for stealing the cab.
i think there channling colin for his broken ox line but cant get a connection
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:08:39 PM
Donkey issues. :pull
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:10:32 PM
Nathan & Jennifer and Lorena & Jason remind me of Rob & Kimberly in TAR 11. Kimberly's freak out with the tomatoes remains one of the Greatest Unintentionally Funny Moments of TAR. I'm hoping Jennifer or Lorena give us another.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:10:40 PM
Eschewing the obvious "My ass is broken" ...
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:11:47 PM
Nate and Jennifer still having issues.
Pit Stop time!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:12:07 PM
peachs :jumpy:
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:12:32 PM
Since no NEL's, the return of "The last team to arrive, will be eliminated." :yess: :yess: :yess:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on November 04, 2007, 08:12:42 PM
PITSTOP! :hearts: :yess: :wohoo:
I am SO excited!! :happy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:13:27 PM
Az/Hend #1! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:13:36 PM
Since no NEL's, the return of "The last team to arrive, will be eliminated." :yess: :yess: :yess:
Eleven legs: Eight of them elimination legs.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:13:56 PM
Nice!!
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:14:29 PM
Jennifer: I don't know what to do right now. Nathan: We have the most stubborn donkey in the world. (And the donkey is pretty stubborn, too.)
TK/Rachel, CLUE: Drive yourselves to the pitstop. Phil: The Connemara Heritage Centre. Last team to check in WILL be eliminated.
Az/Hend made their way into 2nd by running with an ass. Goth in 3rd. Az/Hend find their way into 1st when TK/Rachel take a wrong turn, Goths 2nd.
Ari/Staella dragging their donkey as it brays. Jason/Lorena pass Nathan/Wimpy on the donkey trail. Wimpy conf: This race can turn (snaps fingers) like THAT!
Man: Welcome to Clifton, Ireland. Phil: Azaria/Hendekea, you're team #1. Both: WHEE! Phil: You've won a trip for 2, to Banff.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:15:11 PM
Ronald singing, "Danny Boy" :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:15:16 PM
I love Ronald :jumpy: :hearts:
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:15:43 PM
There's your title!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:15:52 PM
Christina for the title
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Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:16:45 PM
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:16:57 PM
Nathan & Jennifer keep getting passed. So do Ari & Staella. The Amazing Race gods have spoken.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:17:54 PM
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:18:16 PM
It's going to be a race between Nate/Jennifer and Ari/Staella.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:18:31 PM
To the donkey, Staella: You bastard! This way.
Phil: Kynt/Vyxsin, you are team #2. Kynt: We made a statement today!
Woman's voice to donkey: If you don't move I'm gonna kick your ass!
Phil: TK/Rachel, you are team #3.
Ronald sings "Danny Boy" as he drags Christina across the highwire.
Lorena/Jason finish donkey trail as Nathan/Gimpy argue. Ronald/Christina pass them next!! Kate/Pat do the highwire in 10th. Shana/Jennifer, currently in last, do highwire.
Nic/Grandpa finish donkeying in 5th, head for the pitstop.
Phil: Lorena/Jason, you are team #4.
Kate/Pat load their donkey.
Marianna/Julia TUGGING at their donkey, which bodes badly for them. Shana/Jennifer quickly race past them, coaxing their donkey. Then, they pass additional teams. Watch their numbers change: 10th place. 9th. 8th. 7th. 6th!!!
Phil: Nicolas/Donald, you're team #5.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:18:33 PM
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:18:47 PM
Shana's shirt keeps falling. This is not good. :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:19:09 PM
Finally Nathan got his Ass moving :yess:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:20:07 PM
Ronald/Christina! Who's your daddy?
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:20:18 PM
.... :hearts:
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Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:21:20 PM
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:21:42 PM
Kate/Pat, amazingly, finish donkey rides, having passed other teams.
Phil: Shana/Jennifer, you're team #6.
Jennifer and Nathan are beside themselves. They've been passed by almost everyone, now in 9th. Finally she starts PUSHING the donkey. Mariana sees them, and drags hers by the neck. Finally Mariana/Julia and Nathan/Dimpy finish donkey rides.
Phil: Ronald/Christina, you're team #7. Ronald: WHOA! Who's your daddy! Phil: Kate/Pat, you're team #8. A 4-way hug, Pat/Kate/Ronald/Christina.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:21:54 PM
Yes!!!! Ari/Staella are out! :yess: :yess:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:22:21 PM
FOOT RACEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"karma came back and bit us in the ass" :snicker:
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Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:23:12 PM
Ari/Staella eliminated.
Scenes from next episode coming up.
NICE WORK, EVERYONE! :) :) :)
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:23:22 PM
Mariana/Julia are driving like maniacs. As are Nathan/Goofifer. Semi-footrace. Phil: Mariana/Julia, you are team #9. Nathan/Jennifer, that would make you team #10.
Phil: Ari/Staella, you're the last team to arrive. Sorry to tell you, you've been eliminated from the Race. St: So much more that we could have done. Ari: Karma came back and bit us in the ass. St: Ari was my rock, really pushed me. He was in it to win it. It brought us closer, if that's possible.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on November 04, 2007, 08:23:37 PM
:lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:23:52 PM
I cant wait to watch it AGAIN :jumpy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:24:13 PM
From Sucks Erickman
back to the tonight show ross
:lol3:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: michael on November 04, 2007, 08:25:21 PM
I loved it! :D
The blonds passing everybody was funny. I love Rachel & TK
and the Goths of course! :D
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:26:03 PM
Looks like Ron/Christina have issues next week.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:26:19 PM
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on November 04, 2007, 08:26:28 PM
Wow--no time wasted here! Doggone it CBS--I want MORE! That would have been so wonderful as a 90 minute premiere!
But I'm still happy! :happy:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:27:02 PM
So was it any good, please lie and say yes. :kuss:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:27:25 PM
NEXT TIME ON .. THE AMAZING RACE:
Phil: Ron/Christina realize they have alot to figure out between them. Christina: You're hard on me! It's like punch, after punch! Phil: Grandpa goes Tarzan. Scene: Grandpa, shirtless (!!) ... trying to swing on something, lands ass-first in a mudbog. Grandpa: This is bad.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: Mandoli on November 04, 2007, 08:28:03 PM
I loved the season opener! Who's ready for another date next week?
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: tarbuckeye on November 04, 2007, 08:29:30 PM
Yes, Mswood (and everyone else)... It was good for me!!! :kuss: :lol3:
Thanks!!!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:30:09 PM
Good episode. One of the best premieres. I'm watching this again tonight!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:32:05 PM
Thank you mswood :hearts:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 04, 2007, 08:32:40 PM
Yes, thanks! :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:34:30 PM
Hell, I didn't do anything. Just passing time for West Coast feed.
I hour and 23 minutes, but whos counting.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 04, 2007, 08:34:31 PM
I should have said thank you to all of you :yourock:
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Post by: georgiapeach on November 04, 2007, 08:37:37 PM
Thank you puddin for keeping us so well supplied with the beautiful videos and for doing such a good job of keeping us organized and updated! :kissy:
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Post by: mswood on November 04, 2007, 08:44:18 PM
Amen, Peach.
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Post by: puddin on November 05, 2007, 01:53:41 AM
The twelfth edition of THE AMAZING RACE kicked off in spectacular fashion as Teams flew to the lush, green hills of Shannon, Ireland, and rode bicycles across a ravine suspended over the North Atlantic. Siblings Azaria & Hendekea claimed victory, while karma stung best friends Ari & Staella, who stole another Team’s taxi and ended up eliminated when they couldn’t coax their donkey to move.
READY, SET, SLOW! Eleven Teams of two with preexisting relationships, ranging from friends to family to couples, converged at the famous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles for the start of the 12th edition of THE AMAZING RACE. After host Phil Keoghan informed the excited Teams that the winner after 11 legs of racing would take home the one million dollar prize, he raised his arm, wished them safe travel and sent the Teams running to their bags.
Armed with only the knowledge that they must fly to Shannon, Ireland, Teams raced to the vehicles lined single-file in the narrow driveway of the Playboy Mansion. The nervous anticipation of the incredible adventure ahead made Teams anxious to speed away, all except for grandfather and grandson Nicolas & Donald, who snagged the lead vehicle and slowly prepared for their journey. Even with honking horns from impatient drivers behind them, Nick said, “Take your time, Don. We’re number one.” Even Phil seemed somewhat confused at the hold up as Don counted their money before finally driving away.
LEFT OR RIGHT? The intersection at the end of the long Playboy Mansion driveway forced Teams to make their first decision of the race: turn left, the correct direction to the freeway and airport, or turn right. Nicolas & Donald, best friends Ari & Staella, newly dating couple TK & Rachel, dating Goths Kynt & Vxysin, and sisters Marianna & Julia all made the wrong turn. Siblings Azaria & Hendekea initially made the correct turn, but second-guessed their decision and turned around, allowing dating couple Jason & Lorena to take the lead to the airport.
At the airport Jason & Lorena continued to set the pace as they booked the earlier British Airways flight to Shannon, Ireland, along with friends Shana & Jennifer, married ministers Kate & Pat and dating couple Nathan & Jennifer. Sisters Marianna & Julia showed some speed running from the shuttle to snag the last pair of tickets on the British Airways flight, beating out siblings Azaria & Hendekea who settled for tickets on an Aer Lingus flight 45 minutes behind. Nick & Don, newly dating TK & Rachel, best friends Ari & Staella, dating Goths Kynt & Vyxsyn and father and daughter Ron & Christina were also on the Aer Lingus flight.
Instead of bemoaning their fate on the second flight, siblings Azaria & Hendekea decided to turn lemons into lemonade by teaming up with father and daughter Team, Ron & Christina, to research information on Shannon, as well as call a service to have taxis waiting for them when they landed. On this budding alliance, Christina remarked, “They have a family bond and we have a family bond. We share the same spirit of the game.”
THE STOLEN TAXI When a delay in London caused the British Airways flight to land late, Teams on the Aer Lingus flight suddenly took the lead. With taxis already waiting for them, the siblings and father and daughter should have together been in first place, but best friends Ari & Staella stole Ron & Christina’s taxi. With giggles and a high five, the best friends led the way to the ferry port in the town of Rossaveal with the siblings close behind. However, Ron & Christina exacted their revenge by passing the devious best friends before reaching the ferry docks and then confronted the pair who played dumb about what they had done.
THE LONG ROAD While Teams on the British Airways flight panicked when they ran out of the airport, all 11 Teams made it onto the same ferry heading to the island of Inis Mor. When the ferry docked on the island on a very wet, cloudy afternoon, the first mad dash of the race began as everyone frantically asked for directions to Teampall Bheanain, considered to be the world’s smallest church. Once there, Teams had to sign up for one of three ferries departing the following morning back to the mainland. Sisters Julia & Marianna, grandfather and grandson Nicolas & Don, and father and daughter Ron & Christina all got bad directions putting them behind and ultimately landing them on the 9:30am ferry. Solid teamwork in the rough conditions propelled dating couples Lorena & Jason, TK & Rachel, and Kynt & Vyxsin to the front, securing the 8am ferry. Unlike these couples, Nathan & Jennifer showed glimpses of a troubled relationship. Frustrated by Jennifer’s slow walking, Nate pointed out that the other female Racers ran faster, prompting Jennifer to scream, “I don’t care! Don’t compare me to other girls!” Later, Jen added, “Do I want to spend my life with someone who’s going to treat me like that?” The bickering couple kissed and made up high atop the Irish countryside at Teampall Bheanain, as they snagged an 8:30am ferry with best friends Ari & Staella and siblings Azaria & Hendekea. Friends Shana & Jennifer and married ministers Kate & Pat joined the family Teams of Nick & Don, Ron & Christina and Julia & Marianna on the 9:30am ferry. Ron astutely commented, “This is the wakeup call that we need to do something better.”
THE WRONG TURN When the first ferry returned to the Irish mainland, Lorena & Jason, TK & Rachel, and Kynt & Vyxsin ripped open their clues waiting on the windshield of their vehicles and discovered they needed to drive 42 miles to Cleggan Farm and ride a tandem bicycle to the next clue.
While all three couples got directions from locals, Jason ditched the other Teams against the warnings of girlfriend Lorena, who told him to wait for them. Lorena continued to protest, insisting they were driving the wrong way, but Jason wouldn’t listen to her. Lorena’s shouting didn’t faze Jason, who responded, “All right, well, I’m not going to let you stress me out.” After finally asking for directions, Lorena & Jason realized they had gone in a complete loop, prompting Jason to snipe, “You weren’t helping me out. You were screaming.” An exasperated Lorena replied, “I feel like we’re not communicating well, which is our problem in real life.”
HIGH WIRE ACT Arriving at Cleggan Farm, TK & Rachel took a lead over Kynt & Vyxsin, whose tandem bike chain broke while pedaling through the lush green hills of Ireland. Opening their next clue, TK & Rachel encountered the first Roadblock of the race. In this Roadblock, one Team member had to ride a high-wire bicycle across a wind swept ravine suspended almost 200 feet above the North Atlantic, while their partner, sitting eight feet below, was taken for the ride.
The initial whoops and hollers of excitement from TK soon turned to moments of trepidation as he said, “I’m not scared of a lot man, but this is terrifying.” He later added, “When the bike starts swaying, I don’t care who you are, it’s going to make you a little scared.” After arriving safely at the other end, Rachel quipped, “Making this look easy.” Opening their clue still in first place, the dating couple received instructions to choose a donkey and fill each of its baskets with 15 pieces of peat. Then they have to walk the donkey back to the entrance of the farm to receive their next clue.
DONKEY DESPAIR As TK & Rachel finished loading up their donkey’s basket with peat, Nathan & Jennifer and Kynt & Vyxsin raced across the ravine and selected donkeys of their own. With siblings Azaria & Hendekea, best friends Ari & Staella, and dating couple Lorena & Jason soon joining the donkey walking, it soon became clear that how a Team treated their donkey affected how fast the animal moved. The bickering of Nathan & Jennifer while loading the peat appeared to lead to an immobile donkey. A similar result occurred for Ari & Staella, whose donkey didn’t respond to Ari’s threat, “You make me lose this, I’m going to cut you up and eat you.” As frustration set in, Nate shouted at the donkey and Jen snapped, “You can’t get like that!”
While donkey woes reduced Jennifer to tears and Ari to snits, TK & Rachel’s mellow words guided their donkey to the hitching post at the Cleggan Farm entrance. Opening their clue, the dating couple learned they had to drive 13 miles to the Connemara Heritage Center, a tribute to Ireland’s agricultural past and the Pit Stop.
WINNERS Following closely behind with their donkeys, siblings Azaria & Hendekea and dating Goths Kynt & Vyxsin overtook TK & Rachel on the way to the Pit Stop after TK took a wrong turn. Stepping onto the mat in first place, Azaria & Hendekea heard the great news from Phil that they had won a trip for two from Travelocity to the Fairmont Banff Resort in Alberta, Canada. On his sister’s determination, Azaria commented, “You look at her small frame and you don’t see the tiger that’s within.”
As Kynt & Vyxsin and TK & Rachel snagged second and third place respectively, Nick & Don passed Ari & Staella, who unsuccessfully tried bribing their donkey with hay and Nathan & Jennifer. As Ron & Christina passed the furious Ari & Staella, Christina commented, “I was really surprised how Ari & Staella were treating their donkey. Donkeys have souls, too.” Soon, every Team from the last ferry passed Ari & Staella, who still remained at the initial hitching post with their stubborn donkey in last place. A teary Staella said, “Yeah, this is great.”
DONKEY’S LAST STAND With Jason & Lorena finishing the leg in fourth place and Nicolas & Donald in fifth, tears flowed freely for Jennifer with a helpless Nathan looking on. Friends Shana & Jennifer, married ministers Kate & Pat, father and daughter Ron & Christina and sisters Mariana & Julia all passed by them. Eventually, Nathan & Jennifer let their frustration go and tried a new tactic of pushing until the donkey finally started to move. As best friends Ari & Staella continued to push and pull to no avail, Nate & Jen finally reached the hitching post en route to a tenth place finish just behind the sisters.
Stepping onto the mat in last place, best friends Ari & Staella became the first Team eliminated from the race. Referring to his taxi stealing antics the day before, Ari quipped, “Karma came back and bit us in the ass.” Staella added, “Ari was great the whole time on this race. He was my rock. He really pushed me to just try my hardest. It was a good feeling, because I know that he really was in it to win it. I think it brought us even closer if that’s possible.”
ROADBLOCK In this Roadblock, one Team member had to choose a high-wire bicycle and ride it across a wind swept ravine suspended almost 200 feet above the North Atlantic while their partner, sitting eight feet below, was taken for the ride. TK, Vyxsin, Nathan, Azaria, Staella, Jason, Nicolas, Ron, Kate, Jennifer and Marianna performed Roadblock.
DETOUR There was no Detour on this leg.
FAST FORWARD There was no Fast Forward on this leg.
U-TURN: There was no U-Turn on this leg.
SPEED BUMP There was no Speed Bump on this leg.
FAST FORWARD There was no Fast Forward on this leg.
YIELD There was no Yield on this leg.
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: puddin on November 05, 2007, 01:54:32 AM
U-TURN: There was no U-Turn on this leg. ???
SPEED BUMP There was no Speed Bump on this leg ???
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on November 05, 2007, 01:57:13 AM
Something new?? Oh boy!
so who's gonna miss the those blasted NEL's anyway?! :lol:
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Post by: apskip on November 05, 2007, 08:35:26 AM
OK, who can define what a UTurn and a Speed Bump are?
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Post by: georgiapeach on November 05, 2007, 09:41:02 AM
Phil? :lol: I can hear him now: "A U-Turn is ...."
They are saying HERE (http://www.tv.com/the-amazing-race/show/6686/u-turns-and-speed-bumps/topic/4340-871928/msgs.html) that a U-Turn has a team that has a completed one Detour turn back and complete the other one. Fact? Guess? Your guess is as good as mine!
And I'll go out on a limb here and say that a speed bump just might be designed to slow the racers down. :doh: A time penalty of some sort? Again, this is a guess...
But fun to see how the new wrinkles play out! I am mostly curious about what would make a team deserve one of the new wrinkles? A penalty? An option for some sort of edge? Hmmm....
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Post by: Mandoli on November 05, 2007, 09:59:42 AM
I'm still trying to guess how the other three legs are going to play out. Didn't Phil say that eight legs would be elimination legs? What about those three legs that went unmentioned?
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Post by: georgiapeach on November 05, 2007, 10:02:37 AM
I vote for one Finale and two TBC's...
Or: three TBC's...
Or: :rotf:
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Post by: Aventus on November 05, 2007, 11:33:08 AM
Oh boy, I was caught unaware of this premiere.
And what a good episode that was... I just wish we had a 2 hour season premiere.
U-Turn? Speed Bump? Ow, boy, here we go.
The World is waiting.
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Post by: Texan on November 05, 2007, 11:46:40 AM
we just got back in town so I did not get to watch... Thanks everyone for updating!
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Post by: puddin on November 05, 2007, 02:19:14 PM
youtubes thanks too TARseason12 http://www.youtube.com/user/TARseason12
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 1
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 2
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 3
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 4
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 5
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 6
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 7
The Amazing Race 12 TAR12 Ep 1 Part 8
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: michael on November 05, 2007, 02:25:36 PM
These are the racers commenting on the CBS blog:
Andrew Bill Dustin :hearts: Erwin Godwin James John Kandice :hearts: Kimberly Lyn Tom & Terry
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: gingerman28 on November 05, 2007, 02:28:12 PM
Too bad TPTB decided to keep the program to only 60 minutes instead of the traditional 90 or 120 minutes. The opening sequences through the teams boarding their flights to Ireland took up the usual 18 minutes. What was missing from the first ep were the scenic shots of the place being visited; program could have included some great scenics of Ireland, which has been one of the better aspects of the race.
A little abrupt having the teams suddenly arrive in Shannon, and no way would Briish Airways use a 747 for a local flight from Heathrow to Shannon, nor would AerLingus use the same plane from Dublin to Shannon as they do from LAX to Dublin. Oh well, no other visual available I guess.
The cab ride from Shannon to Rossaveel took 2 hours (planes arrived at Shannon at 12:42 and 12:49 and the clock in the ferry terminal showed 2:55 when Azaria and Hendekea bought their ticket for the 4:45 ferry. I hope they all had enough cash to pay for the cab ride!
Interesting to see TK and Rachel still wandering around in front of the terminal at Shannon as the teams from the BA flight started to come through the doorway. They must have seen the other teams grab cabs to get on their way.
Didn't matter, we had a nice speed bump at the ferry terminal as all teams got on the 4:45 ferry.
I wonder if the producers had more planned for Inishmore than just to walk up to the church to get the time for the ferry ride back to Rossaveel?
The time of the return trip was a major factor in the placement of the teams at the end. Teams on the first ferry came in 2, 3, and 4. Only the winners, Azaria and Hendekea picked up time (and they had the one donkey who raced up the trail passing all others) since they were 30 minutes behind. But the teams on the last ferry, 90 minutes behind the leaders, ended up 5,6,7,8, and 9. But two teams on the second ferry ended up as the penultament team and the losers; due to two balking mules.
It was interesting to note that the three teams that arrived on the 8:00 ferry (at 8:55) kept their backpacks on for the bike for two ride, high-wire act, and the donkey pull. The teams arriving on the following ferries all left their backpacks in their SUVs when the tasks began. I wonder who gave the latter teams that good advice. And speaking of Backpacks, it looks like most teams have learned from experience and left all that excess gear at home. Nathan and Jennifer have really small loads.
Considering that the teams arrived back in Rossaveel between 8:55AM and 10:15AM, it looks like the first teams arrived at the mat around noon time, while the final arrivals looked to be several hours later from the way the sun had moved from the side of Phil's head to be full in the face at the end.
At least it is a start, and we detectives had it pretty well cased out along with most of the locations except for the small church on Inishmore.
Now it is onto The Netherlands.!
Title: Re: EP1 commentary
Post by: apskip on November 05, 2007, 02:56:04 PM
GMAN, The precise amount of money teams received was $419(I found this out from a Web Clip and added this parenthetical note). That will buy the ferry tickets, overnight accommodations on Inismor as well as a very long taxi ride and there should be a bit still left.
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Post by: puddin on November 05, 2007, 08:41:49 PM
CBS has a sense of humor, who would have guessed?
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Post by: michael on November 05, 2007, 08:50:21 PM
:lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
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Post by: georgiapeach on November 05, 2007, 09:32:14 PM
That is a RIOT! Yay for the ASSES! :jumpy:
But--is there anything new tucked inside that second one? I thought I saw some new things...
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Post by: tarbuckeye on November 05, 2007, 09:36:07 PM
Loved the Donkey's point of view. :hearts:
Do you think we'll get the great three???
Donkeys, Camels and Monkeys???? :wohoo:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 05, 2007, 11:45:43 PM
Azaria and Hendekea may have finished first in the leg, but the real winners were the donkeys. Phil should have a donkey greeter in every leg. :lol: :lol:
Donkey greeter: Hee haw! Phil: Nathan & Jennifer? The donkey says you're the last to arrive. Donkey greeter: Hee haw! Phil: The donkey says she's sorry to tell you've been eliminated from the race. Donkey greeter: Hee haw! Phil: And she says you two don't know how to treat donkeys. Donkey greeter: Hee haw! Phil: And you two must leave here without your possessions. Jennifer: Hey! That's never happened to an eliminated team before! Donkey greeter: Hee haw! Phil: The donkey says it's a new rule. It's for teams who treat donkeys like crap. Now give me your money and backpacks.
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Post by: cabioTAR on November 06, 2007, 01:28:54 AM
U-Turn ...
some one in AXN-TARA forum had put this idea in forum ...
his idea like ...
for those force to U-Turn ... they have to turn back again and do all task again ... once completed... the can proceed to pit stop ... sound like Fast Forward ... the contra ... from the U-turn ahead, u wont know the next task ... the pro - u may get to pit stop 1st if nxt location/task take longer time ..
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 08, 2007, 10:25:18 PM
Funniest moment (to me) in Ireland as the teams are trying to find the sign up sheets for the ferries.
Nathan: You are the worst person at this I've ever met. Jennifer: I'm trying my hardest. Nathan: I know, Jen. Jennifer: I know I'm not good at long distance sprinting.
Then comes the big mistake:
Nathan: Every other girl.... Jennifer: I DON'T CARE! DON'T COMPARE ME WITH OTHER GIRLS!!!! (runs away from Nathan) Nathan: (head down and whispers) Oh my god... Jennifer: Shut up, Nate!
Nathan learned one lesson the hard way. Never compare your girlfriend with other girls, especially in the heat of the moment. Nathan? Meet stupidity. Stupidity? Please slap Nathan in the face.
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Post by: georgiapeach on November 10, 2007, 12:04:16 PM
Kate and Pat add this about the Ireland leg in their new BLOG (http://kateandpatsamazingracethroughlife.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html).
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What a trip. What you didn't see... how high that hill climb actually was. The fact that only 5 teams had the luxury of staying in the local hotel. We tried to double up with Jen and Nate but the owner threw us out, sopping wet. Ended up in a hostel, no dinner that night. No indication of our accommodations at the pit stop the next day. How about having to set up our own tent on a damp hillside. No restrooms, a portapotti a quarter of a mile down the hill. Kate's preferance was a nearby pile of rocks. Oh yeah, and did I mention, a cold dinner of ham (which actually wasn't too bad) and a couple of potatoes.
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Post by: puddin on November 10, 2007, 01:06:05 PM
Sounds piss poor to me.
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Post by: apskip on November 10, 2007, 08:04:15 PM
Kate and Pat's blog indicates that in their incident with Ronald and Christina:
1. Kate and Pat were traveling in the wrong direction. 2. There was a verbal altercation between the two teams(which I think was what we saw on the show). 3. That Kate and Pat decided to abandon Ronald and Christina, but a replacement vehicle came by quickly.
From what I saw, the altercation was totally caused by an unreasonable request by Ronald that Kate and Pat turn their car around and come to them. I believe the applicable phrase is "Beggars can't be choosers," but apparently Ronald never learned that despite Christina efforts to put it into perspective for him.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on November 11, 2007, 10:44:58 AM
This was seen in the Innertube videos. Ronald is a bit of a hothead. Kind of reminds me of my dad.