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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Julie and others.. from the first episode, many of the teams stated to the camera that they resented Rob and Amber being there, wanted them to go home, wanted to beat them, etc. Frankly I think the "first stones" were cast by others. Now, I still think Rob wouldn't have seen this as the opportunity for a giant love-fest, but with all the venom, all the rolled eyes, body language saying "you aren't welcome in this public place" why on earth would he be rushing to hand out money or clothing.. or stopping at the accident when plenty of help was there, just to "look good".

Even very early on when a couple of teams told Rob they would ally with his team, they told the camera they planned to sabotage them if possible. I'm sure Rob wasn't taken in, but he did participate in the bribe the bus driver scheme, which is now being considered all his thing but another team actually claimed to mastermind.. but again, the other teams isolated Rob and Amber, so they cannot expect sweetness and light in return, IMO.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, love him or hate him, Rob's certainly got us talking--and passionately taking sides! CBS has got to be loving that!!!

I just stepped in to add that I think the editing on this show is consistently first-rate and done with a sense of humor. Loved how they showed Greg and Brian giggling and bouncing along in their Hummer (pre-crash), and whichever one was driving said, "We've been hanging out with Lynn and Alex too much!" Quick cut to Lynn driving his own vehicle, giggling away! Too funny!

However you feel about Meredith and Gretchen, it was heart-wrenching to see her get injured and hear the concern in Meredith's voice when he said, "Oh, Honey!!!" I felt like crying for them! Then to see them lose all their posessions at the non-elimination! They're still in the game, but losing all your stuff has got to be hard psychologically.

They must have been at a hotel (not on those iron beds out in the desert) when they were non-Philiminated, cause they said that Joyce and Uchenna came knocking at their door and offered them some spare clothes. The iron bed pit stop was after Ray and Deana were Philiminated.

Csnog
Member

07-18-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Chip from season 5 said that he and Kim had a deal that he would do all or most of the challenges and Kim would concentrate on the tickets, maps and instructions. He wanted to keep her mind clear and didn't want her to be tired. It seemed to work for them as they didn't argue and they won.

Rob and Amber may have a similar deal except that the rule changed.

Ar then put into place that teams had to do 6 challenges each.

I hope that we see a lot of new footage next week that will give us new insight into the teams and not just a rec-ap.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Have we seen G/M say mean stuff about R/A?

If it were A/L needing money/food/clothing, I would not blame Rob a bit...

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Absolutely, Seamonkey. Well said.

Julie, I see Rob and being very soft and tender with Amber. He shows tremendous compassion for her, even in the face of her inability to make a decision, something he clearly desired. He is not compationate with his competition because that is his game play. Just another style of doing this race.

Every year there are teams who choose not to help another, sabatoge them, lie and scheme. And not with the light hearted fun Rob displays, I will add.

Kep, the premis of any message board is to disagree. That is what makes it interesting. We all agree to disagree everytime we log on.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 3:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you for your enlightenment Fruitbat...

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 4:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
MOM! Kep started it!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Babyjax - Loved how they showed Greg and Brian giggling and bouncing along in their Hummer (pre-crash), and whichever one was driving said, "We've been hanging out with Lynn and Alex too much!" Quick cut to Lynn driving his own vehicle, giggling away! Too funny!

I thought that was hysterical, too! I laughed BOTH TIMES I watched it. :-)

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Fruit.. you naughty *bat*!!! er... I mean.. naughty.. Kep...er... Fruit... er...Kep...er.....argggh.... MOM!!!!!!!!!

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
*plasters on innocent face for MOM...points accusatory finger at

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What on earth does Rob get out of saying thank-you and shaking hands with someone he'll never see again? How can that possibly be for personal gain, when he is leaving the person's taxi, or getting a clue from them and then leaving immediately?

Julieboo.. what part of "many of the teams" says that I said that Gretchen and Meredith said anything about Rob? I was saying that there was an immediate animosity toward Rob and Amber and truth be told, I can't remember Meredith (or Gretchen, since she rarely lets him get a word in) saying anything one way or the other and certainly haven't been saying nice things about them either).. but with the general atmosphere, I just don't see why Rob should go out of his way unless he was worrying about posters on boards and I sincerely doubt that.. Meredith and Gretchen may or may not have said anything about Rob and Amber but they hang out with people who do.

Babyjax.. I agree.. can't imagine why they chose the caves, but since they did, that fall by Gretchen was terrifying and I think she has a real gem in Meredith; he's a sweetie. I don't care for her, but she's certainly a spunky woman.. loved how after she was rescued she told him "GET THE CLUE!"

Ah yes.. I still have those two legs jammed together in my mind.. glad they were probably in a hotel or room at a pit stop. Well then they probably have a toothbrush, too, but she did talk about that. Hmm, perhaps getting a bit of sympathy <that was tongue in cheek>

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Love the bat!!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
((BAT))

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kep.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Twiggy!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seamonkey, I am a tad confused. I never said that you said that G/M said anything about R/A. (or not.) I was honestly just asking. (If my question is what you are referring too.)

M/G have a limited choice of who they can hang with anyways, and that list gets smaller each week.

All I am saying is that Rob seems awfully nice to the locals and cab drivers, etc but not nice to other racers. I don't really blame him either. I agree with the fact that a lot of racers started off the bat not liking R/A.

I think he was mean to not help G/M or stop at the accident. That's all. I am not even trying to change anyone's opinion.

One thing I really do like about Rob is that he treats Amber nicely. But that should be a given...

Csnog
Member

07-18-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think we saw G/M ask Rob for anything.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Csnog, Meredith asked Rob (in car) and Ray (next to him outside of car) if they would give them a donation or contribution. It was Rob for sure-clear as day...Right then Ray said he didn't want to give him anything right then but maybe down a few legs he would. Rob said nothing right then.

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No we didn't. We saw Rob say they wouldn't give anything if asked, but we never saw the asking. There is a mat chat bit in the insider video where Gretchen says two teams didn't give and that she and Meredith made A LOT of money begging at the airport.

Anyways, since she said later that two teams declined to give, the asking was likely done, but we didn't get to see it.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, they did show meredith asking Rob and Ray. Check your tape. It is right before they go on the lion thing. (M is wearing a white shirt -- one that U gave him.)

Csnog
Member

07-18-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ha! I'm in a rented house full of boxes waiting for our home to be finished. We live where the 2 hurricanes came through. I couldn't find my VCR if I wanted to.

Next month we will move again but am very excited to do so. Sunday we will be in High Point to find a few pieces of furniture so I will "Make" DH stay an extra night to catch the AR. He doesn't know that yet. He he !

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i have quit debating the romber thing because it is obvious sea loves them and i don't so much, so we were kinda going in circles!
we have different feelings and it's okay!

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
`I agree completely! And plan to keep discussing the show. I'm enjoying the season very much.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love Sea and I love Rob!!!!!!!!!!

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i'll discuss the show but i think the not stopping thing is pretty much hashed out!
luv ya, sea!