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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:08 am
Biography Margie Adams (50); Luke Adams (22) Hometown: Denver, Colo. Occupation: Margaret (Clinical Research Associate); Luke (College Graduate) Relationship: Mother/Son This mother/son team is determined to show the world that nothing can stop them from living out their dreams. They enjoy hiking and traveling together and share a strong bond. Luke has been deaf since birth and Margie became his link to the hearing world. He uses American Sign Language to communicate. Luke and his mother have developed their own short hand sign language and the ability to almost read each other’s mind – an ability that will undoubtedly come in handy on the road. One of the most moving moments they shared was when Luke surprised his mother by delivering a valedictorian speech at his graduation ceremony from Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. Margie is looking at this experience as a great opportunity to spend quality time with her son. She describes herself as competitive and a little controlling, but in a good way. She is willing to go anywhere the Race takes her and isn't afraid of adventure. She enjoys hiking and running while Luke also enjoys hiking and biking. Luke describes himself as talkative, determined and adventurous. Luke hopes to be a role-model for deaf people everywhere while proving that the deaf can do just about anything and to never think otherwise. He believes his knowledge on the topic of anything and everything Race related - he’s one of the biggest fans of the show ever - will help his team win. Margie and Luke are excited to see new places, experience new foods and learn about different cultures – all the while fulfilling a shared dream – to compete and win "The Amazing Race."
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:26 am
A lot is going to depend on how they are edited...if they show a lot of this team in the first couple of eps (because of Luke's situation), it'll be EARLY EXIT, if not, MIDDLE OF THE PACK...
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:52 am
I certainly wish this duo well! I loved the mother-son pair from the last race!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 1:38 pm
I think they will have a distinct advantage in that they are used to communicating with one another and they can thwart other teams trying to listen in on their strategy because of their "secret" language!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 1:44 pm
He'll probably be able to read lips and I can see that being an advantage at times.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 2:06 pm
The only time it will be a disadvantage is when they are driving and one is in the front seat and the other is in the back seat.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 2:52 pm
And not being able to give verbal encouragement to one another during tasks - of course, not being able to give "directions" and/or "suggestions" to the other person may not be all bad!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:24 pm
hah - maybe, maybe not Tnt!! DS and I saw them on the previews and DS said _"I told you we should've gone all out!!" Ds is hearing impaired - - he played hockey - all the players acknowledge hearing "noise" in the background - yet, when ds is on the sidelines - I could sign to him - and he could "tell " me what was going on - - I think they will open eyes- I hope they last!!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, February 09, 2009 - 4:52 am
Me too! I loved the mother-son duo from last time!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 3:06 pm
Today on Bonnie Hunt, Phil said they do have an advantage in the way they communicate - personal shorthand others would not know or notice. He also said Luke cannot read lips.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 5:48 am
That pretty much leaves Mom doing any tasks that require verbal interaction with others - hope such tasks are not super physical as well. I want to see this pair go far!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 5:09 pm
Well, also hope that they can determine ahead of time which tasks those will be. Of course the first one was clear, that Luke would do it. Don't think he'd have wanted to miss that bungee jump anyway.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 6:36 pm
For Luke fans, an interview: http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid84747.asp
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 10:28 pm
Excellent interview. Thanks for the link, BR.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 5:42 pm
I loved reading that interview, BR. Thanks so much.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, May 22, 2009 - 5:44 am
The grandson (also deaf) of one of the couples I volunteer at Second Harvest with went to school with Luke and says he is a great guy!
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