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Dipo
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04-23-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
ok, I can live with that.

Pippin04
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10-26-2007

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pippin04 a private message Print Post    
Art and JJ second.

Brendon and Rachel third

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
Rachel is 'sad sack'.

Jag2000
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07-01-2009

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jag2000 a private message Print Post    
Yeeeeeeeeh...Brenchel lost and the USA military won!

Csnog
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07-18-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Csnog a private message Print Post    
Art has done it 16 times while Rachel is bowling with the stone and gets it done...Gets the clue and returns to the stand up board to cross to the finish line.


Rachel finishes the sled while Art is still sliding and he finally makes it.

They are both rolling the stone into a little tent.

Rachel and Dave win the AR.

Art rolls the stone and they are second.

Rachel and Brendon are third.

Heckagirl631
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09-08-2010

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heckagirl631 a private message Print Post    
Everybody talking about their "amazing" experience.

Heckagirl631
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09-08-2010

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heckagirl631 a private message Print Post    
Do they still give out the checks on The Early Show?

Colordeagua
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10-24-2003

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
There's nothing on tomorrow's TiVo synopsis of CBS This Morning about TAR winners being on.

Csnog
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07-18-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 7:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Csnog a private message Print Post    
They did not show us how many times A/JJ or R/B fell off the board while crossing the pond but we did see a motor boat leaving as R/B were on the landing leading to the finish line so I wonder if they were picked up by the boat as they were last.

I found it interesting that A/JJ depended on following R/D taxi after all their complaining about R/B following.

All three teams biotched at one another at one time or another.

No last minute bad taxi driver this season.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I dated a paratrooper guy - Company Captain - who was much like Dave - in the Viet Nam era. When the lives of many people are depending on your quick decisions, you tend to make them without consultation. It is very different from a PTA bake sale situation.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I'm pleased with the results. Shows how much Rachel and Dave dominated -- they had to cross the finish line twice!

And Brenchel last suits me too, pouting and pulling up the rear. I respected the way Vanessa and Ralph finished the game more than Brenchel. Vanessa is one tough girl. Did you see that ankle! I'm not sure how she even walked on it much less run over and over. And Ralph was completely supportive of her. I wish they had taken 3rd place.

Roblover
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05-17-2011

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roblover a private message Print Post    
I'm okay with Rachel & Dave winning as they really were the best team. She is one tough cookie! Not sure he could have won it without her. They won even though they had to not only go back to complete the roadblock but also had to repeat the paddle board challenge.

Is this the first time there was not a mental challenge at the end?

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
OMG, I didn't realize the chicken thing was a Japanese game show, I love those shows, they just crack me up!!

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 8:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That was a great ending to a very good race. Rachel and Dave were amazing the way they held it together after making that mistake, didn't give up, went all the way back, successfully completed the task and returned to finish first. Very impressive. No lucky win there - just skill and determination.

I thought this season was a definite step up from the last several seasons which were getting pretty stale. Much better and more interesting challenges and I'm glad that the end didn't come down to who had the best taxi driver. Also they changed it up at the end and didn't have some sort of memory challenge.

Very good season!

Whoami
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08-02-2001

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I'm satisfied with the finish. I would have rather seen Brenchel beat Art/JJ, just because the latter were so down on the others. Every chance they got, they sneered at how the BB team only got by on dumb luck.

I'm also ok, actually a bit happy, Ralph/Vanessa didn't crack F3, again cause of their treatment of Brenchel. I know it had to chap their hides to lose to them in the end, so that satisfies me. If you don't like someone, ok. Get over it and just focus on your own race, and your own life. Don't waste so much energy putting someone else down. I do respect how tough Vanessa was on that treadmill. And although I'm glad Ralph was trying to support her by telling her "let's take the penalty," he didn't have a very supportive tone in his voice. He was kinda yelling/demanding. But then again, maybe that's the only way to get her attention too.

As far as my apparent support of Brenchel goes. I can't say I'm a big fan. They are annoying at times, especially her pouting and fake crying. But in the end, if they annoy you, there are other ways to deal with that annoyance. It's just not worth the time and energy to spew so much hatred at them, especially when you're in a head-to-head race, where one moment of lost focus can cost you the win.

I'm encouraged by the Bopper interview, where they said if they had to do it all over again, they would. Perhaps a precursor to an All Stars edition?

Keldogg
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08-12-2005

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I like Rachel..Brendon not so much, but I recognize the competitive spirit in each.

I didn't enjoy Vanessa this season, but I do give her major props for not giving up on that task..that had to hurt like H***!

Lanzee
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07-12-2000

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I forgot all about this tvclubhouse cuz I'm letting u know that I really enjoyed watching the Amazing Race 20! HA!!! Also, I'm watching Survivor, too!

Have a happy spring season!!

Llkoolaid
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08-01-2001

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Llkoolaid a private message Print Post    
I think the best team won, I was pulling for Brenchel and I think they would have won if they didn't make the mistake of getting in the cab instead of going on foot to the chopper. Too bad one little mistake cost them the game.

Vanessa was a trooper but I still don't like her.

Poor Art or JJ still don't know who is who but whoever was on the sleigh, I felt so sorry for that guy, he just couldn't keep his balance.

If they have to do an all stars race, (not a big fan off all stars ) but if they do it I am on board the Bopper train.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
"Satisfied" is my opinion too, I would rather Brenchel had beaten Art and JJ. I'd rather have Rachel's pouting that Art's constant putting down of the other players (including his partner!) and upping himself.

And even though Rachel and Dave weren't very likeable they deserved to win given their past performance.

Yep, and major props to Vanessa! They should have made those chicken lower for the women, that was a bit unfair.

Kappy
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06-28-2002

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
Wow - Can't believe I actually felt quite a bit of sympathy for Vanessa. I laughed when JJ referred to them as Conan & Kardashian early on and then later she was applying her false eyelashes on in the taxi!

I guess I'm glad that Rachel and Dave won. They did run a good race even if I found it hard to watch their interactions.

I missed the 2nd hour so I'd like to thank all those above who passed on what happened!! Thank you for the spoilers!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I never hated JJ's carping as much as Rachel's blubbering and whining so I'm fine with the outcome. (I DID wonder if using her (Rachel of Dave/Rachel) foot to push down the hill was okay, but it must have been.. too bad Art didn't figure that out too, on the sled)

But especially after the mess up at the end, good for Dave and Rachel for just going back and catching up and winning anyway. And clearly with their record of winning 8 legs they were worthy winners.

I know now we will have Brenchel stuffed down our throats for all stars, I mean I can hope not but it seems inevitable. Hopefully if that happens, Mopper will also be included, and beat them.

Also OK with Vanessa and Ralph in fourth but really sorry it involved her having to do all that running on that ankle and thought it was a bit unfair that the chickens were at the same height giving Rachel of D/R and Vanessa a disadvantage there..

I liked them having all those tasks in Hawaii but really missed the tradition of the final three teams having to put things in order, to show they remembered things,

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
05/06/2012 Leg 11 - Final Four - Cochin, India - Hiroshima, Japan - Osaka Castle

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Rachel(30)
Dave(33)
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Grenada trip
2 Ford Taurus
Costa Rica trip
St Lucia trip
$20K
NZ trip
 
Art(43)
J.J.(42)
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J4
 L8
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Thailand trip
 
Brendon(31)
Rachel(27)
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02
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Vanessa(31)
Ralph(36)
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R5
 L8
UT by BR
   
Mark(45)
Bopper(41)
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04
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B3
L54
L106
  L10Hanalei Bay HI tripL10
Nary(32)
Jamie(33)
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05
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J3
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Joey(29)
Danny(27)
1008042
03
030207      05.50J3
D3
    L6
Kerri(30)
Stacey(30)
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    L5
Elliot(28)
Andrew(28)
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    L3
Dave(44)
Cherie(44)
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C1
    L2
Misa(27)
Maiya(25)
11           11.00Mi1
Ma0
    L1


Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

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05/06/2012 Leg 12 - Finale - Hiroshima, Japan - Osaka Castle - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Dave(33)
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06
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2 Ford Taurus
Costa Rica trip
St Lucia trip
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NZ trip
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Art(43)
J.J.(42)
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Rachel(27)
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Ralph(36)
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Mark(45)
Bopper(41)
0903052
04
0830603020105305  04.60M5
B3
L54
L106
  L10Hanalei Bay HI tripL10
Nary(32)
Jamie(33)
0406062
05
04070506306    05.38N4
J3
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Joey(29)
Danny(27)
1008042
03
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D3
    L6
Kerri(30)
Stacey(30)
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    L5
Elliot(28)
Andrew(28)
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Dave(44)
Cherie(44)
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Misa(27)
Maiya(25)
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1 EXPRESS PASS allows a team to skip or abandon any task at any one time through the 8th leg of the race. Rachel and Dave won the EP at the end of Leg 1. In Leg 3, after trying the first option of the Detour, Rachel and Dave chose to skip the Detour and proceed to the Road Block task.

2 Leg 3 Road Block Penalty: The Road Block task for leg 3 consisted of one team member mastering some dance moves with a bottle balanced on his or her head. There was a finite # of bottles and if all broke, the team went to the Pit Stop and had to endure a two hour penalty.

Rachel and Dave, after using their Express Pass to abandon and skip the Detour (they didn't even try the second option), incurred the penalty. They arrived in second place.

At about 30 minutes, Brendon and Rachel arrived and moved into second place, and Joey and Danny moved into third place. Bopper and Mark, Nary and Jamie arrived with just seconds to go on the penalty, taking fourth and fifth. Rachel and Dave and Rachel then got sixth place. Phil told them that they are the first team in Race history to not finish any challenge on a leg and stayed in the race.

3 Non Elimination Leg.

Leg 4 was an NEL, thus saving Mark and Bopper, who came in last. The will have to perform a Speed Bump task in Leg 5.

Leg 7 was an NEL, thus saving Nary and Jamie, who came in last. They will have to preform a Speed Bump task in Leg 8.

Leg 9 was an NEL, this saving Mark and Bopper, who had almost quit at the Roadblock Bollywood Dance task when Mark beame deydrated and Bopper finally insisted he must quit. The director then urged him to try just one more time (12th) and they got the clue and proceded to the Detour. So they face a Speed Bump in Leg 10.

4 SPEED BUMP - A task that must be performed only by the last place team on the next leg after they come in last during a NEL. Mark and Bopper were last in NEL in the fourth leg, so will have to perform a Speed Bump in Leg 5.

In Leg 5 in Bavaria, before starting the detour task, Art and Bopper had to complete a yodelling task for their Speed Bump penalty.

Nary and Jamie were last in Leg 7, which was NEL, and thus they will have to complete a Speed Bump in Leg 8.

Nary and Jamie's Speed Bump task was to set up an art display to match a diagram.

Mark and Bopper were last in Leg 9 and thus had to perform a Speed Bump task in Leg 10

Their task was to paint a tiger on the belly of a Pulikali Tiger Dancer and prepare them for dancing.

5 At the end of Leg 4, Art and JJ came over and told Bopper that they would split the $10k they won with him (no details on amounts) for his daughter. They also said they would be friends for life. THEN they found out it was NEL and the four hugged again. Phil joked tht Art and JJ would have to be careful. Bopper said he would return the favor.

6 Mark and Bopper took the Fast Forward in Leg 10 (Rachel and Brendon tried to take it but Rachel didn't want to shave her head; Vanessa and Ralph were behind Rachel and Brendon so didn't try for it. Art and JJ and Rachel and Dave could not take a second FF). Mark and Bopper had started the leg hours later than other teams so the FF didn't save them from last place and elimination.

7 In Leg 12, Rachel and Dave arrive first at the final mat, only to be told by Phil that while they are first to arrive, they did NOT complete the Road Block before crossing the pond, so they must go back! And they do.. Rachel completes two task while Art had failed 17 times on part one of the RB and finish in First Place! They also set the record with 8 leg wins.

Naja
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06-28-2003

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I was kind of rooting for Brenchal just because then it would be like the reality tv world played a joke on itself.

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Monday, May 07, 2012 - 4:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
Some of the tasks seemed dangerous.

What if the wave runner had hit the "swimmer". The wave runner must have been difficult to steer in that rough water.

Don't get me started on that 'pull yourself up then repel down' task. That was horrible. I don't know how they were able to do it.

They seemed to have more trouble with the chicken grab and the slide than anything else though. lol