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Wargod
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 9:29 am
Juju, I keep telling you there not old! There just older than the other teams left.
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Car54
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 9:38 am
Actually War...that never occurred to me. Maybe Juju is rooting for old people in general, not just Teri and Ian. That makes much more sense.
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Wargod
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 9:48 am
LOL, Car.
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Bob2112
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 10:38 am
Yay Allietex!
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Crazydog
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 11:16 am
I have not liked them from the beginning. The way Ian treats his wife and especially the locals he is trying to get help from is disgraceful. IMO he is the "ugliest American" he have seen in three seasons of TAR. The way he constantly shouted "you numbah one" to the Vietnamese locals was so condescending. He is a very unpleasant person. Teri is no prize either. I would prefer anyone, even Flo, to win instead of them.
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Jane_Bond
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 1:00 pm
I suspect the reason that we saw a less agitated Ian in this ep is because of his familiarity with Saigon city, and further, that this familiarity was exclusive among the racers. I'd also like to point out that the American war against Vietnam was the result of the US having put the Communist government in place and then coming to the "rescue" of the country when the Communist government wouldn't do as the Americans said. It was a terrorist war that should never have happened and as such, I am sure most people but those directly impacted by its horror would be loathe to talk about and likely know little about it. I also didn't see anyone walking through Western Europe commenting on the American troop's presence there 60 years ago.
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Guinevere
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 1:29 pm
I think what I react to is the papable ANGER and tension that seems to envelop Teri and Ian like a miasma at all times. It is a big turn off for me. I've seen other posters talking about knowing couples who snipe at each other like T&I do. I don't think I'd be comfortable being around that all the time, but I can accept that that sort of relationship works for some people. But it's not just what T&I say, it's the way they say it. I find it inconceivable that they are anything but miserable people, at least in times when the going gets remotely tough. If they didn't get on my nerves so much, I would feel sorry for them.
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Wiseolowl
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 5:22 pm
Another thought - and for those who are more patient and diligent than me- mea culpa - - but I did take a cursory look at postings going back to November - could't recall who but I do recall a post made after the teams were able to make a call home - and it struck me that the post was pretty unflattering about Terri and Ian's kids or at least their reaction to the call - it struck me as odd at the time - but as not being one of their fans at the time - I just sort of let it pass . But my impression was the exact opposite - my impression was that these kids seemed to be really nice, and genuinely concerned about their parents - And believe me - I'm 54 years old with alot of life experience - it is very unusual these days to get a feel for parents by their kids, but when you do see decent kids these days - it does say something about their upbringing and good results are more often than not a balance between discipline and genuine love
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Awareinva
| Friday, December 13, 2002 - 8:46 pm
Echoing the "Yay Old People!" I'd like to see Teri and Ian make at least second, as long as "Oh Brother" is first. Flo does not deserve a win!!
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Loraj
| Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 4:10 pm
Crazy, I think Ian is a Saint compared to the ugliest american of all...Wil! He was horrible! While Ian may say "come on come on Fast Fast!" to cabbies, Wil and Tara were just plain RUDE!
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Bastable
| Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 6:37 pm
Teri and Ian's attempt to cast themselves as the "Old People" underdogs is not a reason for me to root for them. That's just spin, pure and simple. Ken and Gerard are no spring chickens, either, and their family has kids that aren't too much younger than Teri and Ian's. I'm rooting for those Old Folks instead.
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Realfan
| Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 2:46 pm
I don't think Teri and Ian cast themselves as old as much as the younger teams talk about them that way. I wanted to slap Flo for her comment when she discovered T/I were actually ahead of her that she got beat out by people "old enough to be her grandparents." Excuse me?? I don't THINK so! T/I are about the ages of my husband and I, and our son is 16, about the age of one of their children. There has seemed to be a bias against the old folks from many of the young people from the beginning. Ken and Gerard were also on the receiving end of this ostracization--and they teamed up with another ostracized team, the twins (presumably ostracized because they're so good looking.) The shallowness of the young teams turned me off more than Ian and Teri sniping at each other.
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Tweepee
| Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 5:08 pm
realfan, teri and ian are always talking about how they're not as young as everyone, and acting like everyone should be impressed to see what old folks can do
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Crazydog
| Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 5:31 pm
It's true that the other teams don't seem to like them. But I don't think there's a bias against them because they are old. I think there's a bias against them because of their wonderful personalities. Teri and Ian have gone out of their way to remind viewers over and over again that they are the "old folks". Frankly, they're really not that old. But they sure look much older than they really are (I would have put them near 60) and they certainly act every bit like the crotchedy grandparents.
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Seamonkey
| Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 6:31 pm
I kinda think Teri and Ian, at their age (and I'm older) might have learned to BE more mature than the younger teams.. some couples just go in for public bickering and I mostly avoid those couples. Teri and Ian chose to go REALLY public and have bickered there way round the world.. Sad. And yes, they've mentioned age way more than the others.
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Csnog
| Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 9:00 pm
Palm City couple moves into first place on Amazing Race' TELEVISION By Bob Betcher Media Columnist December 13, 2002 After a series of colorful races and contests in Vietnam on Wednesday night's "Amazing Race 3," Palm City couple Ian and Teri Pollack wound up in first place on the CBS reality series. The Vietnam setting likely played to Ian Pollack's favor since he was stationed in that country decades ago during the Vietnam War. Derek and Drew, who are twins and models, were eliminated after they missed a key part of the race and had to backtrack. Three teams remain; the finale is set to air in two-hour form at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The winning couple will take home $1 million. The Pollacks aren't talking yet. They must remain mum per their deal with CBS.
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Cynthia57
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 2:46 pm
Guinevere, thanks for teaching me a new word. Miasma. Have never heard it before. I looked it up. For anyone who wants to know: 1. a poisonous atmosphere once believed to rise from swamps and putrid matter and cause disease 2., 3. a harmful influence or atmosphere. By the way, I was born in San Francisco and moved (late in life to Kansas). My heart is still in San Francisco. I was there last month and didn't feel one of those east bay earthquakes. Phooey.
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Tabbyking
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 2:52 pm
cynthia, i'll send the next earthquakes out to you! i would have a hard time in kansas after the bay area, too... no doubt about it!! the earthquakes are just a part of california--that's why most of us are 'generous to a fault' lol
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Cricket
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 6:38 pm
Hey Cynthia and Tabby, I was born and raised in the Eastbay of SF until 4 years ago. I'm not real fond of the Earthquakes there, lol. In the midwest now, just have to look out for a tornado watch once in awhile. I liked your post, Wiseoldowl. We're the same age and I too thought Teri & Ian's children seemed nice and well brought up. However, Ian didn't seem real loving on the phone. Maybe that's his public persona, I don't know. Their constant bickering gets on my nerves too. I do feel they are doing well for 'older than 20' folks, but they don't need to keep mentioning they are older. I've missed their exact age. I'll have to check their bios. I agree they are not disliked by the other teams because of their age, but rather their attitudes.
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Cyn
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 7:40 pm
Everything bad about Ian and Terry seems to have already been said, so I am going to add a few more positives to this thread about them with this post. But, believe me, I do see the faults. 1. I first started respecting them, when I saw how their children loved them. Any parent whose children look upon them with love in their eyes is definitely doing something right. 2. Tonight's show was to me one of the most healing episodes for US and Veit Nam relations in tv history since the tragic Veitnam war. Ian and Terry's brief words of peace and forgiveness and recognition of the beauty of the people and the land was the stuff that heals wounds. There's still 40 minutes to go the final, and it's not looking good for them, but things can change in a New York minute.
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Seamonkey
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 8:52 pm
I hate to point out that children often love their parents even when they are horribly abusive.. but not saying that is the case here.. Haven't seen it yet, but sounds like they should be proud of most of tonight..
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Calico
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 8:52 pm
Props to them for running a good race. They are the only racers that were not in last place in any leg of this race. Flo/Zach was last in Vietnam and Switzerland but it was non-elimination. KennyG was last to arrive at the finish line. Congrats Terian! It would have been better if they won.
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Kady
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 9:53 pm
Does anybody have a clue how much they will when for coming in 2nd??
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Wilsonatmd
| Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 10:04 pm
Kady, I think I've read somewhere it's $50,000...$25,000 a person.
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Lycanthrope
| Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 2:40 am
Ian was a due to the editing during the first episodes of the show. Teri was no peach either. But they have become humans in my eyes, and pretty good ones in the last few episodes. Teri and Ian relate to each other in a different way than most couples. They're confrontational and obnoxious, but that works for them. I actually felt good feelings for the old couple in the 2 hour season finale. I'm glad an older couple made it as far as they did. And I'm sorry a whiney ass like Flo gets $500,000...although Zach earned every penny of his half and more...
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Csnog
| Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 4:55 am
RELATED LINKS Register to chat with Ian and Teri on Monday, December 23 Palm City couple places second in 'Amazing Race' By Bob Betcher staff writer December 18, 2002 Following a series of frantic foot races and cab rides within eye shot of the Space Needle in downtown Seattle, Palm City residents Ian and Teri Pollack Wednesday night clinched second place on the CBS reality series "Amazing Race 3." "We went the distance and were pound of that, Ian Pollack said at the conclusion of the broadcast. Although I was pretty tough on Teri from time to time, weve accepted each other for what we are and nothing will ever change that." First place was snapped up by friends "Flo and Zach", who walked away with shows prize of $1 million, while third place went to brothers "Ken and Gerard." The global journey took the Pollacks on a 41,000-mile trip around the world all the while trying to stay ahead of the other contestants as they battled wits and the elements and participated in stunts such as pedaling a bicycle overloaded with baskets, plunging into a waterfall, and utilizing planes, trains and automobiles to advance to the next city. The Pollacks flew to New York City Wednesday to participate in a series of media events, including a scheduled appearance this morning on the CBS "Early Show," which airs from 7 to 9 a.m. on WPEC Channel 12. They are scheduled to return to Florida tonight. The Pollacks watched the show Wednesday night at a festive network party in a Manhattan restaurant, according to Beth Feldman, a CBS press representative said. During numerous occasions in the series, Ian snapped at his wife, often while she was following behind huffing and puffing during competition. On Wednesday nights show, Ian admitted he can be difficult. Im a little overbearing at times, he said, but he affirmed his affection for his wife. "Shes my buddy, shes my best friend, my lover, shes everything in the world Ive ever wanted. Shes the love of my life." Said Teri: "I love my husband. Sharing this experience with him has been great." In last weeks episode, the Pollacks placed first during endurance races in Vietnam. The locale played to Ians favor because he was stationed in that country during the Vietnam war. The couple was not available for comment; all contestants have been prohibited from talking with the press until today per their pact with CBS. Ratings for "Amazing Race 3" have been so-so. Last weeks episode placed 57th out 135 primetime network shows. About 5.7 million viewers tuned in nationally, according to Nielsen Media Research. The Pollacks were among 12 couples from across the country who were selected earlier this year to appear as contestants on the third edition of the CBS reality series. Ian Pollack, 50, is a retired police commander and private investigator, and his wife Teri is a 49-year-old homemaker. They were the oldest couple in the third edition of the series. As for competing with all younger players, Ian said they "totally underestimated us." The series began weekly airings on Oct. 2, but was taped months in advance. The Pollacks, who have been married for more than 22 years, returned to Palm City several weeks ago and kept a low profile in the community before they traveled to New York this week. The series dispatched the dozen teams each comprised of two people who have a pre-existing relationship with one another on a trek around the world for 30 days. The series began in the Everglades near Miami and wrapped up Wednesday night in Seattle. Stops in between included Mexico City, Cancun, North Africa, Switzerland, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Hawaii. Only after their tasks were completed did they learn their next destination. Couples who were farthest behind were eventually eliminated. The Pollacks have two sons, ages 10 and 16. Ian has an additional son, 24. On Monday, they are scheduled to participate in a live chat from noon to 1 p.m. Monday on TC.Palm.com, which will originate from The Stuart News newsroom. - bob.betcher@scripps.com
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Csnog
| Friday, December 20, 2002 - 7:22 am
By Libby Wells, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Friday, December 20, 2002 Calling their second-place finish Wednesday night in CBS' The Amazing Race "a plus for middle-aged America," Palm City residents Ian and Teri Pollack were enjoying their brief celebrity in New York City the next morning, where they made the rounds of TV and radio shows. "It's been a ball," said Ian Pollack, a 50-year-old private investigator. "Everywhere we go, we're recognized. We're enjoying that." Pollack and his wife, 49, were the oldest to compete against 11 other teams of two for a $1 million prize in a race that spanned 28 days and covered 41,000 miles and four continents, including North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. They won two cruises, digital cameras and an undisclosed amount of money. "Our contract prohibits us from talking about the amount," said Teri. The race began in Miami with contestants walking, biking, hopping planes, trains and cabs and toting 30-pound backpacks to each destination. In the 12th and final episode, the Pollacks went from Vietnam to Hawaii -- where they jumped 160 feet into water -- to the finish line in Seattle. The Pollacks said every leg was tough, but the first, to Mexico City, was hardest. "There was the stress of not wanting to be eliminated in the first round," Ian said. The couple took a lot of ribbing from younger contestants, including the 23-year-old winners, Zach and his partner, Flo, who was so tired and frustrated she threatened to quit several times during the last leg. "I think our age was actually an advantage because some of the teams discounted us," said Ian. "They thought we would be out early." Ian also got flak for being bossy and brusque with his wife of more than 20 years. "We challenge each other all the time," he said. "I don't think that's dysfunctional. I think that's one reason our marriage has lasted." Now that they can talk about the reality show, the Pollacks said they will celebrate quietly with family and friends. Besides putting gas in a diesel truck in one episode, the Pollacks say their only regret is not coming in No. 1. But they had fun anyway. "We thought it would be a hoot and a blast," Teri said, "and it was."
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Csnog
| Friday, December 20, 2002 - 5:03 pm
Local 'Race' pair describe experiences By Bob Betcher staff writer December 20, 2002 Ian and Teri Pollack, fresh from placing second in the "The Amazing Race 3" reality show, said Thursday they look forward to returning to their Palm City home and expect their "15 minutes of fame" to fade quickly. "Maybe it'll be 16 minutes, but I expect it won't go on much longer," Ian Pollack said from CBS headquarters in New York. The couple were in Manhattan on a media blitz that included appearances on the "Early Show" on CBS, "The Caroline Rhea Show" at NBC Studios, and phone interviews to newspapers and radio stations in Florida. On Wednesday night's "The Amazing Race" two-hour season finale on CBS, the Pollacks and two other teams completed a grueling 41,000-mile trip around the world that included scores of stunts and mental challenges. They used a variety of transportation methods to advance to the next city. Their travels took them to the Everglades, Mexico, northern Africa, Europe, Asia, Hawaii and finally to Seattle. The hardest part of the endurance race, the Pollacks agreed, was riding bicycles in Vietnam that were overloaded with shrimp baskets. "We just couldn't keep them steady," said Ian Pollack. The couple eventually paid locals to help steady them while they pedaled. The scene was one of the funniest in the series, with the Vietnamese laughing and helping the couple stay balanced. Although the winning couple received $1 million, Ian Pollack said he and his wife also received a check something that wasn't announced on the air. "We did get a cash award for coming in second, but we can't say how much." During earlier legs of the trek, they won two seven-day cruises one to Alaska, the other to Europe and two digital cameras. The Pollacks missed winning Wednesday night by less than 10 minutes. The final phase of the race involved racing by foot and taxi through downtown Seattle. Getting recognized Weekly installments of "The Amazing Race 3" aired from Oct. 2 to Dec. 18, but the race itself was taped in August and early September. After initially returning to Palm City, the Pollacks said it was "fun" to keep mum about the outcome something CBS demanded. But the duo was recognized around town as "Race" episodes played out on the air. "I was sitting in the Sakura restaurant on U.S. 1 near Monterey Road and a lady came up, grabbed me, and gave me a kiss on the cheek," Ian Pollack said. Added Teri: "And I was at Kay-Bee Toys at The Gardens mall and somebody came up to me and said, 'You're the lady from "The Amazing Race" show.' I was also recognized at Burdines at Treasure Coast Square." What's next? The couple, who have lived in Martin County for three years, appeared Thursday on the "Early Show," where Pollack admitted to anchor Harry Smith that he sometimes treated his wife harshly during the competition. "I apologize from the bottom of my heart," he said. Pollack said he hopes to parley his new-found fame by offering to volunteer with a local high school robotics team and to offer assistance to his temple. "We never, ever thought of throwing in the towel," he said. "That's the message we have to the youth in America stay the course." The Pollacks Ian is 50 and Teri is 49 were the oldest couple in the race. As for the popularity of the season finale, the first hour of the show, which was carried by WPEC Channel 12, came in third place locally. It was behind the first-place "The West Wing" on WPTV Channel 5 and second-place "Barbara Walters Special" on WPBF Channel 25, according to Nielsen Media Research. Viewership picked up during the second hour after Walters went off the air, and the show moved into second place. First place went to "Law & Order" on Channel 5, while an "Extreme Makeover" special on Channel 25 placed third
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Csnog
| Monday, December 23, 2002 - 5:10 pm
The Pollack's, who placed 2nd in the 'Amazing Race 3,' are from Palm City. 'Amazing Race 3' chat transcript By TCPalm.com staff December 23, 2002 Transcript from December 23 chat with local 'Amazing Race'ers, Teri and Ian Pollack of Palm City: 11:54:40 AM> _BobBetcher:We'd like to welcome Ian and Teri Pollack of Palm City, who came in 2nd place on CBS' Amazing Race 3 11:55:12 AM> _BobBetcher:... Wednesday night, to this live chat session on tcpalm.com, from The Stuart News building 11:55:43 AM> MODERATOR:You may submit your questions now. 11:56:03 AM> Racer:Good day to my favorite racers 11:56:47 AM> _RacerIan:Hello 11:56:50 AM> _RacerTeri:good to you too 11:57:05 AM> lacook:Can you even put into words how proud your children are of you? 11:57:45 AM> _RacerTeri:No, I think that my children are sooo proud it would be hard for them the express 11:58:02 AM> Racer:To Ian, have you come to the Philippines before, because I'm from there. 11:58:40 AM> _RacerIan:yes I have been to the Philippines and I love the Asian culture 11:58:45 AM> mtjaws:When you get to an airport, and you need to get two tickets for your team, does the camera person scramble to get his/her own ticket, and can they buy a first class ticket (if only remaining seat)? 11:59:50 AM> _RacerIan:technical question can not be answers but yes, camera crew can travel any class they want 11:59:59 AM> mactullyfla:In the race it seemed you were moving so quickly through the countries.. Did you have time to enjoy some of the place? 12:00:32 PM> _RacerTeri:We tried to take time to look.... but we didn't really get to see very much 12:00:52 PM> lacook:We saw the 2 boys on TV? Ages 11 and 15 or so I would guess? Do you have other children as well? 12:01:33 PM> _RacerIan:Ages are 10 and 16, I have an adult son who is 24 and is in the Army. 12:01:38 PM> hollyhab:what inspired both of you to do this race? 12:02:17 PM> _RacerTeri:we always watched the AMAZING RACE and thought that it would be fun to run ourselves 12:02:18 PM> _RacerIan:for me the adventure, competition and the MONEY 12:02:31 PM> spammentor:Why did you have the big back packs? Would you go smaller next time? 12:02:36 PM> _RacerTeri:You bet 12:03:09 PM> _RacerIan:No, they were packed perfect and planned out the best they had ever seen 12:03:21 PM> Racer:How did you find your Vietnam experience, is it a healing experience ? 12:05:08 PM> _RacerIan:I did not find it has a negative experience at all going back to South East Asia I felt we would excel in any Asian Country we races to and as you know our feeling was correct 12:05:23 PM> spammentor:What was the total # of days? 12:05:25 PM> _RacerTeri:We were on the road for 28 days. 12:05:29 PM> lacook:Do you have your web site up? If so where is it? And will you have a list of schedule events on it? 12:06:17 PM> _RacerIan:web site should be up by mid January of not only of the Race but from over 20 years on traveling 12:06:20 PM> spammentor:How much sleep did you average per day? 12:06:39 PM> _RacerTeri:I don't think that i could give you an average per day we slept whenever we could. 12:06:43 PM> theresekng:hi, congratulations to both of you--great finish! 12:06:49 PM> _RacerIan:Thanks a "million" we had a blast 12:06:56 PM> _RacerTeri:thank you 12:07:01 PM> spammentor:Did you lose weight? If so, how much? 12:07:08 PM> _RacerIan:I lost 5 pounds 12:07:15 PM> _RacerTeri:No not an ounce..too bad.. 12:07:21 PM> theresekng:did you win anything else besides the two cruises? 12:07:22 PM> _RacerIan:because Teri starved me 12:07:51 PM> _RacerIan:2 cameras and cash prize 12:07:55 PM> mactullyfla:In suggestions on how to get picked? Did you have to send in a video tape? What was in yours? 12:08:28 PM> _RacerTeri:be unique and show that you have personality be vivacious 12:08:47 PM> spammentor nce you arrived in Seattle, what do you believe to be the primary reason you fell behind Flo and Zach? 12:08:57 PM> _RacerIan:it all came down to a Taxi cab 12:09:10 PM> lacook:Ian, I cried with you and for you while watching you in Vietnam ( 20 year vet myself). You where over the TOP in Vietnam my friend, and made all Vietnam Vets, proud. THANK YOU! 12:09:16 PM> _RacerIan:Thank you 12:09:27 PM> Darkclaw:after you sent in the audition tape, how did you get picked for the race? was there more auditions? 12:09:49 PM> _RacerIan:2 more, locally and out west for additional 12:09:58 PM> lacook:Who is sponsoring this life chat? And is it something you and Teri get paid for? 12:10:47 PM> MODERATOR:TCPalm.com is sponsoring the chat...we are only paying them in Christmas cookies and coffee. 12:11:16 PM> _RacerIan:how ever we are available for paid engagements if that is at all possible 12:11:32 PM> Racer:what would you have done differently to win the race ? 12:11:42 PM> _RacerIan:Stressed out Flo I little more 12:11:47 PM> mactullyfla:Any good gossip about other racers? 12:12:09 PM> _RacerTeri:and yes she is fond of Drew 12:12:14 PM> _RacerIan:All good people with nothing negative to say about any body 12:12:42 PM> theresekng:how long did you stay at the pit stops? what were the activities? were you fed well? 12:13:07 PM> _RacerIan:12 or 36 hours, feed well 12:13:21 PM> _RacerTeri:The only activities were interviews and sleep 12:13:31 PM> mactullyfla:Did the race bring you two closer together? 12:13:39 PM> _RacerIan:yes 12:13:44 PM> _RacerTeri:YES 12:14:00 PM> lacook ver the course of the race I am sure you or family members of friends were or saw what other people where saying about you Ian in Chatrooms. Mean, abusive, controlling. Now that you can tell those listening, what is your relationship to Teri really all about? 12:15:19 PM> _RacerIan:Competition, adventure and staying the course 12:15:33 PM> _RacerTeri:I think he was motivating himself 12:15:33 PM> Racer:Is it accurate that you did not form any alliance ? 12:15:36 PM> _RacerIan:Yes 12:16:18 PM> _RacerTeri:no one really wanted to form an alliance with the "old Guys" 12:16:29 PM> Darkclaw:as local stars, are you going to do more appearances? 12:16:50 PM> Darkclaw:how annoying was Flo and her whinny voice =) 12:17:20 PM> _RacerTeri:At this time 12:17:48 PM> _RacerTeri:I can say that we were not around when she was sooo whinny 12:17:49 PM> theresekng:is drew equally fond of her do you think? 12:17:55 PM> _RacerTeri:YES 12:18:06 PM> isabel:Watching the show, which comments about your team surprised you most? 12:19:05 PM> _RacerIan:favorite quote of the show when Flo said I am humiliated "I just got beaten by 2 retired people 12:20:47 PM> _RacerIan:2nd favorite quote is, Flo Saying "they have no clue, they are probably lost at which point we were standing at the box waiting for it to open. well over 3 hours ahead of them" 12:20:55 PM> BobBetcher:Since you've both returned to Palm City, what has been the reaction from neighbors and friends? 12:21:10 PM> _RacerIan:Great job and fantastic 12:21:30 PM> Darkclaw:After seeing yourself as the show progressed, did you feel that you were too hard on the way you talked to Terri? 12:21:44 PM> _RacerIan:editing or not, I provided the material 12:22:22 PM> mtjaws:Would you (or did you) suggest any changes to the producers to eliminate the delays that grouped up the teams? 12:22:42 PM> _RacerTeri:If the producers want to contact ME about improving the show I am available to them 12:23:13 PM> Racer:do you come to the Amazing Race chatroom to see what fans are saying ? 12:23:28 PM> _RacerIan:The only change they could make is to make the WINNERS, So I can have my 36 ft. Sports Fisherman 12:23:50 PM> _RacerTeri:We go the the forums to see what the fans are thinking 12:23:57 PM> lacook:Was the TARCON an amazing event? 12:24:11 PM> _RacerIan:TarCon was exceptionally great 12:24:30 PM> BobBetcher:Was it hard to keep quiet about the results? 12:24:56 PM> _RacerIan:Easy we had a ball doing it. 12:25:05 PM> mactullyfla:Have you or are you planning to meet with any of the racers in the future? 12:25:12 PM> _RacerIan:yes, when ever we can 12:25:35 PM> _RacerIan:Favorite, Repelling 12:25:50 PM> Canadian_Fan:Did you have a favorite or least favorite Task 12:26:09 PM> _RacerTeri:My least favorite task was the shrimp basket bikes.. it was so hard,they were heavy and impossible to maneuver 12:26:29 PM> _RacerIan:Least Favorite, Shrimp Baskets " I rubbed my calf raw" 12:26:56 PM> _RacerTeri:My favorite I can't say there were too many exiting things the Dangle,Bob Sled, Rappelling.. 12:27:06 PM> PJ Advancer:Terry. Is there one moment when you thought of quitting. Your lowest moment. 12:28:55 PM> _RacerTeri:I never once thought of quiting..The lowest moment was in the Tokyo Airport when we thought we were so far behind because we were on a different flight from the rest of the teams we also didn't even know if we were going to get on that flight.I was nervous but NEVER thought of quitting!!! 12:28:59 PM> Charlene:Were you surprised at which teams were eliminated first? 12:29:02 PM> _RacerIan:No, because we really did not know them or their abilities 12:29:12 PM> spammentor:Have your sons lobbied for spots on the cruises? 12:29:39 PM> theresekng:what do your kids have to say about the entire show? 12:29:44 PM> _RacerIan:Very Cool 12:29:50 PM> Darkclaw:was it difficult traveling with the camera man, getting in and out of cabs, train , planes? Did that slow you down at all? 12:30:07 PM> _RacerIan:You get to a point were it becomes programming 12:30:37 PM> _RacerIan:they are the heroes of the race they are real work horses 12:30:43 PM> BobBetcher:Did you have restrictions on what you could bring in your backpacks? 12:30:59 PM> _RacerTeri:A great guy 12:31:06 PM> lacook:What kind of man in REAL LIFE is Bertram Van Munster? 12:31:53 PM> _RacerIan:"Burt is absolutely great" 12:32:06 PM> spammentor:Did you catch a huge break when weather forced the delay of flights when returning to the US? 12:32:11 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes 12:32:17 PM> _RacerTeri:Thank you 12:32:20 PM> tamcan436:I want to say I am really happy to see that retired people can have the energy that young people have. GOOD JOB! 12:32:23 PM> _RacerIan:Thank you very much 12:32:38 PM> PJ Advancer:Do you second guess yourself about what you could have done different down the stretch? 12:33:24 PM> _RacerTeri f course we think that maybe if we left the fountain a different way...maybe but that is water under the bridge 12:33:41 PM> _RacerIan:No,I did not second guess what we did, it all came down to got who got the cab first 12:33:50 PM> optikdave:How did you spend your time in the 12 hr layovers?? 12:34:11 PM> _RacerIan:sleeping, eating and washing but never enough sleeping 12:34:33 PM> PJ Advancer:Ian why did you always give the tasks to Terry? 12:34:58 PM> _RacerIan:Its not true, we shared the tasks, 12:35:30 PM> _RacerTeri:We had an agreement at the start that he would do water and i heights..... 12:35:35 PM> just_me:teri and ian- Which team did you guys get along with the most? 12:35:40 PM> _RacerIan:That is easy Oh bothers, Ken and Gerard 12:35:52 PM> _RacerTeri:We love Ken and Gerard 12:35:52 PM> islandgirlll:do you feel the editing was done appropriately for the show and depicted what happened accurately 12:36:22 PM> _RacerIan:you have to remember that it is not only a game, its TV 12:36:50 PM> tiffanyh:Congrats on the race. I was excited to have a 'home team' to cheer for! How has the local community been treating you? Are you getting recognized alot? 12:37:08 PM> _RacerIan:All over the place and the community has been great to us 12:37:14 PM> _RacerTeri:Thank you we loved representing You 12:37:17 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes 12:37:24 PM> mtjaws:During the Pit Stops, did any teams discuss with the other teams if/when they would use the Fast Forward? 12:38:01 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes 12:38:21 PM> lacook:Excuse me people Ian is 50 and Teri is 49... Where is that old? They are just smart and retired. Not dead, and they should of won the race. AMEN GOD BLESS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! LA Cook MN. 12:38:35 PM> _RacerTeri:Happy new year to you 12:38:48 PM> tiffanyh:Did you feel like you were always running on adrenaline - do you feel like the time differences really affected your abilities? 12:39:11 PM> _RacerIan:Thank you, we beat 11 teams under half our age and proud of it 12:39:18 PM> _RacerTeri:No we were running on adrenaline. the time difference..Wass there one? 12:39:37 PM> Darkclaw:Terri, you seemed to have a hard time, was it as difficult for you to to the running and other tasks as it seemed 12:39:56 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes the running was difficult but I did it and I am proud of that 12:40:07 PM> spammentor:When did you find out the race began in your "backyard" - the Everglades? Any initial advantage? 12:40:57 PM> _RacerTeri:it was just the basics ..clothes,toiletries,and paper underwear 12:42:22 PM> tiki_god:what did you carry in your packs???? it looked like your packs were twice as large as anyone else's 12:42:33 PM> Road Runner:teri...where did you find those disposable undies 12:42:50 PM> _RacerTeri:I found them in a catalogue Magellen 12:43:07 PM> Racer:how do you deal with jet lag and motion sickness ?? 12:43:32 PM> _RacerTeri:Ian says no he just hit the wall at the end of the race 12:43:39 PM> just_me:did you guys ever get along with the twins? 12:43:49 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes they were very nice guys. 12:44:32 PM> spammentor:What prior life experienced helped you each most out during the race? 12:44:51 PM> Charlene:At the end, Flo and Zach could only get business class tickets, but said they were useless. Could you only fly economy class on all flights? 12:45:21 PM> tiffanyh:Did you do any 'training' mentally or physically beforehand? How long from the time you knew you made the show until you actually started? 12:45:33 PM> _RacerTeri:We exercise regularly so we did not do any additional training 12:45:48 PM> BobBetcher:Did you have to pass a physical exam before CBS selected you? 12:45:50 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes 12:45:55 PM> islandgirlll:Terri, how difficult was it to be away from your children, how did you remain focused 12:46:41 PM> _RacerTeri:It was so hard to be away for such a long time..but we had little time for emotions during the race 12:47:11 PM> _RacerTeri:Ian says he missed his children so much but they gave him the drive to continue in the race 12:47:37 PM> mtjaws:Did you only find out that a leg was "Non-elimination" when you got to the pit stop, or when the clue said "Proceed to the pit stop" instead of "The last team will be eliminated"? 12:47:46 PM> _RacerIan:only when we got there 12:47:57 PM> BobBetcher:Will you get to see "out takes" from CBS? 12:48:09 PM> just_me:do you know the twins' e-mail, if they have one? 12:48:09 PM> _RacerIan:WE hope to but no yet 12:48:28 PM> _RacerTeri:I know so be very nice to me 12:48:38 PM> tiki_god:i wondered about the editing as well,, is some of it fake,, did things REALLY happen like they were shown on tv?? 12:49:02 PM> _RacerIan:edited or not, what you saw actually happened 12:49:04 PM> Charlene:With any of the clues, did you forget to do something and have to return to complete the task? 12:49:59 PM> theresekng:is this the most challenging thing you've ever done in your life, or were there other things before this? 12:50:08 PM> _RacerIan:We are very well traveled having been on Safari's etc. but yes it was the most challenging 12:51:07 PM> _RacerIan:Competing at 50, was I real rush for me 12:51:18 PM> BobBetcher:Did you watch the shows at home with friends? WAs it a party atmosphere? 12:51:29 PM> _RacerIan:Yes, big time 12:51:32 PM> _RacerTeri f course It is always great to share 12:51:41 PM> mactullyfla:Was it hard dealing with the different languages? How much of a barrier was it? 12:51:50 PM> _RacerIan:minor 12:52:08 PM> islandgirlll:what have you learned from your experience on the show, as it relates to relationships with people 12:52:16 PM> _RacerIan:always try to do the right thing! 12:52:30 PM> _RacerTeri:It has always been our motto. Do the right thing! and this show is no different 12:53:10 PM> Racer:which racer team, you wish you have known better ???? 12:53:16 PM> _RacerTeri:I wish that the soccer moms had stayed around longer because they would have been the team that i would have had the most in common with. 12:53:23 PM> _RacerIan:Jill and John Vito 12:53:31 PM> Racer:what would you do with your sudden celebrity status ?? 12:54:01 PM> _RacerIan:Enjoy it and, and it would be nice to make a little money 12:54:16 PM> Darkclaw:could you use a travel agent to make the arrangements? 12:54:55 PM> _RacerIan:once you got the clue you could do what you had to do 12:55:08 PM> Racer:which was your favorite team from past seasons ???? 12:56:14 PM> _RacerIan:Peach and Mary (Peach is cutie) in realty I really loved them all, TAR is who we really love 12:56:18 PM> _RacerTeri:That is a hard one... the Cha Cha Chas were fun, Wiltara fun to hate....Frank and Marguite... everyone 12:56:22 PM> islandgirlll:how much of this race was about the money, how much about the travel, and how much about the experience? 12:56:50 PM> _RacerIan:50 % competition 25 % adventure/travel and 25% money 12:57:33 PM> _RacerTeri:This was all about the experience.. the money would have been a great bonus but when we signed up there was not guarantee 12:57:42 PM> _RacerIan ur interaction the crew was minimal 12:57:45 PM> BobBetcher:Did you speak much with the camerapersons and soundpersons? 12:57:59 PM> BobBetcher:What did you miss most about the U.S.? 12:58:08 PM> _RacerIan ur children 12:58:12 PM> _RacerTeri:My children and family 12:58:41 PM> mtjaws:Did you end up buying many travel guides before / during the race? 12:58:47 PM> _RacerIan:No 12:58:53 PM> _RacerTeri:no we had no idea were we were going 12:59:10 PM> MODERATOR:we're going to start wrapping it up... 12:59:29 PM> bojado71:Ian, what was your actual saying "Hooyah!" or "Hoorah"? there seems to be some discrepancy 12:59:30 PM> _RacerTeri:Thank you all for your interest we had a great time. 12:59:48 PM> _RacerIan:HOO-RAH 01:00:12 PM> Road Runner:whaaa whooooo 01:00:22 PM> just_me:do you guys know the twins' email address they are my cousins and unfortunately i don't know there e-mail 01:00:25 PM> _RacerTeri:SURE 01:00:27 PM> MODERATOR:suuuuuuurrrrreeee 01:00:37 PM> Charlene:Congratulations to you both. Happy Holidays 01:00:48 PM> tiffanyh:was your starting point actually the everglades? or did you all meet somewhere else? 01:00:48 PM> _RacerIan:Call them, or there mom 01:00:52 PM> _RacerTeri:Yes 01:01:06 PM> bojado71:will you auction off the fanny packs for charity? 01:01:46 PM> _RacerTeri:You want my Smelly shoes 01:02:02 PM> _RacerIan:no, we do not have them CBS took them, but we would consider auctioning off other items 01:02:39 PM> BobBetcher:Final comments, Ian and Teri? 01:03:17 PM> _RacerIan:Some of you may not like what I am going to say but, "Be Focused Stay the course", And try to do the right thing 01:03:27 PM> _RacerTeri:We had a great time on the race and love sharing our experience with all of you... all i can say to you is to set a goal and do whatever it takes to achieve it.. aim high you never know 01:03:53 PM> _RacerTeri:Nothing ventured nothing gained 01:04:03 PM> _RacerTeri:Take on the Challenge 01:04:31 PM> _RacerTeri:Bye 01:04:34 PM> _RacerIan:Bye Bye we love you all
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Car54
| Monday, December 23, 2002 - 5:38 pm
Great chat. Sounds like they had a great time. I find I dislike Ian and Teri a lot less now that I have Flo to despise 100%.
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Seamonkey
| Monday, December 23, 2002 - 7:20 pm
What a great and informative chat!! Now we know that the camera crew can fly first class and many other things. Thanks Csnog
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Nala63
Member
09-20-2005
| Friday, November 18, 2005 - 7:09 pm
ok, so i'm a day late and a dollar short, but didn't see the original but am watching it on game show network for the 2nd time. i am just curious if terri and ian are still together after this aired and they saw themselves. i'd have divorced him as soon as i got home from the race, lol.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 4:32 am
Lol, Nala! Have you seen their underwear yet? If not, you'll know what I mean when you see it. <shudder at the memory!!> I don't know how she puts up with him.
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