TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . RESIZER . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
                  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
Archive through November 08, 2010

Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: The Amazing Race ARCHIVES: Amazing Race XVII: 7th Show -- Nov. 7, 2010: Archive through November 08, 2010 users admin

Author Message
Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 9:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Roxip, are you sure you don't mean Kevin? I don't think Michael is arrogant at all.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I'm sure I mean the younger one and I'm equally sure I got the name wrong...DUH! Thanks for the correction.

Bonbonlover
Member

07-13-2000

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
Yes sharing a cab might be impossible... but maybe a van from the airport into town...

I recall one season it was a race to the end and one guy told his cab rider get us there fastest and I will give you a big tip. (Big tip came from his pocket -- not from winnings)

So when they say you have $200 for this leg of the race... that is not necessarily so..

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
It has seemed in the past that the teams that budgeted their money tended to have the best luck towards the end of the Race because they had more leftover cash from other legs. Of course Michael and Kevin's problem is that they weren't supposed to take cabs. I probably wouldn't have left my bags in a cab sitting there running up fares all leg either though...I would have been paranoid about the cost.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Didn't Team Guido even do some shopping?

Brenda1966
Member

07-02-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I was surprised at how many left their bags with the cabs when the next clue said to walk. What if they didn't get to go back? They kind of lucked out this time that they were able to backtrack to get the bags and pay their cab, but I'm not sure it's a great strategy when you don't know what's coming ahead. I understand not wanting to lug the bags.

And yes, teams need to spend wisely because every dollar they save early in the game can benefit them later in the game. We've seen teams spend money on hotel rooms while others have saved their money and slept on the street.

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 11:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Roxip, I was somewhat surprised at how many left their bags with their taxis. I remember a couple of seasons ago where that female team left their bags on the dock to take a boat ride, but they didn't realize that boat ride was going to take them 20 miles to the next destination. Haven't these people seen the show to know you must have your bags and travel papers when you hit the mat?

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Apparently these people haven't seen the show because every season there is:

1. A team who doesn't know how to drive a standard transmission.

2. A team who doesn't know to read the clues VERY carefully and ends up paying for it.

3. A team who does something stupid, like leaving their bags at the dock, or someplace else, and they end up having no clothes the rest of the race.

At least most of them know to keep the fanny packs with passports and money with them when they are running around. Hasn't there only been one time when a team tried to check in without a passport? And didn't they lose it?

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Costco, I remember a mother/son team leaving their passports in a taxi. It might have been the mother with the deaf son - not sure. I know they checked in without their passports and were eliminated. However, I read that the taxi driver did find their passports and turn them in to the U.S. Embassy so they were able to leave the next day. The all-female team that left their bags at the dock also left their travel papers in the bag and they had to go back 20-something miles to get their stuff. So it has happened at least twice that I can remember, so I'm a little surprised that it still happens - much less most of those teams leaving their bags with the taxis.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
4. Puts the wrong kind of case in their vehicle.

Last night one team did check in without their documents and they had to go back...and incurred a 30 minute penalty for taking a taxi...and they still beat Kevin/Michael. It just wasn't their leg!

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
It wasn't necessarily their documents, it was that they hadn't paid their cab. I think Phil would've let them check in without their bags with the statement that they then forfeited those bags.

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Yeah, they have to pay the taxi before checking in.

Oregonguy
Member

02-12-2006

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
it was the mom team of toni and dallas who left their passports in the taxi. i believe it was season 13

Jmm
Moderator

08-15-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
As I recall, as long as you have your travel documents you can leave your backpack but you have to have paid the taxi driver.

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 3:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Exactly Jmm. That's what I was trying to say.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
The volleyball girls are just ridiculous. GET OVER YOURSELVES! Kharma...they are hoping for 2 women to get out so they get two men instead...LOL!

Oregonguy
Member

02-12-2006

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
Am i the only one who can't stand brook? To some she may be fun/positive but to me she is obnoxious and seems to one of those people begging for attention.

Scooterrific
Member

07-08-2005

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Oregonguy...I'm not drinking the Brook koolaid either. She gets on my last nerve..."Go Claire!" "C'mon Claire" "hurry up claire!"

Mamabatsy
Member

08-05-2005

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 5:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamabatsy a private message Print Post    
Oh good. I thought I was the only one who thinks Brook is obnoxious beyond belief. I didn't want to say anything because everyone seems to like her.

Now that Kevin and Michael are out, the only ones I want to win are the doctors. My favorites have been eliminated in my exact order of liking them. First Andie and Jenna, then the singers, now Michael and Kevin.... I hope I haven't put a curse on Nat and Kat.

Jmm
Moderator

08-15-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
You just stay away from Gary and Mallory, Mama. LOL They're from the little place where I grew up and I'd like to see them keep doing well.

Happygal
Member

11-15-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 7:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happygal a private message Print Post    
Costa, I thought it was Team Cha Cha Cha that did the shopping in Hong Kong (or Shanghai).

Kappy
Member

06-28-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 8:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
This is so funny. I found Brook obnoxious from the get-go but now have begun to really like her, lol. In fact, last night I even enjoyed what seemed like a minor brain spurt/growth in Vicki and Nick. Someone help me!

I'd love to see Gary and Mallory take it all.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
<---is amused at how many people are finding the really positve racers obnoxious this season. I am enjoying such nice people this time around. There must not be enough nasty people to hog the spotlight.
I love Brooke, the Docs, and Mallory!

Tntitanfan
Member

08-03-2001

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Every time Kevin groused about being out of the race, I shouted at the computer "It is YOUR fault that you are out. How can you not own that and quit griping?"

P.S. He didn't answer me -

Biscottiii
Member

05-29-2004

Monday, November 08, 2010 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
hehehe Tnt! Loved that.

I'm still deciding who I'm rooting for. Indecision time. But I'm sure happier that we had an all around more likable crew this time. And I can simply moan when people that I like get the boot.

ETA: Although, confess that I don't have a fondness for either Nick or Chad. Would sure love another girl team of Vicki & Stephanie.