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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 11:46 pm
I used to be in the travel industry...just a little background....a flight can be "closed" for ticketing...which means that at a predetermined time, prior to departure, a ticketing agent cannot sell a ticket on that flight. If a ticket is already in possession, you may be put on stand by. This happens frequently when people are late to their flights...their assigned seat is given away (if needed), and if there is still seats available on the flight, they will get one. The flight being "closed" does necessarily not mean that the cabin door is closed. BTW, Once the cabin door is closed, it can only be opened with the authority of the captain.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 11:52 pm
Night all. Thank you for sharing what ended up being an exciting, fun AR finale! Special hugs and thanks to Raen, of course. See ya' next season!
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Makays
Member
07-12-2001
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 11:57 pm
Uchena has to be one of the nicest men to walk this earth. His mother, raised him right. Through the whole race he was so sweet and kind to Joyce. Not once, do I remember him losing his patience with her. We all should be so lucky to have a man like that. Not only was he kind to her but, to the other racer's as well. I'm really glad they won. They have a few hard knocks here lately. This will surely get them back on the right foot. Now they can have the children they so desperately want. One way or another they will have them. Sad to see it end...Hope the next one starts soon.
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:00 am
Abby, Tabby posted "...if it had been rob and amber who got on at the time joyce and ucchena did, i have a feeling there would be less questions asked here!..." I wasn't crying foul over the outcome of the race, and I have made reference to which team I wanted to win. Tabby has been very vocal in this area about her feelings for R&A...I am a bit annoyed that she would jump to the conclusion that somehow this was about R&A. Again, I just stated my opinion.
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:00 am
One of the class acts of reality TV took place tonight--U/J not going in until they were square with the taxi driver. VERY impressive!! I liked the way that U/J never gave up when things weren't looking bad--and that happened more than in just tonight's show. They never asked anyone to hold up the other teams, they helped out M/G, they were basically models for ethics in competition. All along I have been against R/A being on AR because of the chances they've already had from Survivor. They were in it though, and I have always felt that Rob was a hard competitor--he has never given up. While I don't care for Rob's tactics, he does play within the rules of the game. I would have liked to see Kelly deal with the issue of the relationship after the race, just because I would have liked to see how they would have done with 100% focus on the game. I remember the first year it was on--the intro ended with "this is a race like no other--this is the amazing race." I think they lived up to that.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:03 am
gosh, wouldn't they be fantastic parents!!? this kind of experience and conditions can certainly show people at their worst when under pressure. other than the one time joyce screamed at him while she was trying to drive that double decker bus--and it was just in frustration, not something that seemed to happen regularly with them--they were caring, loving, appreciative, sensitive.....patient.....just what you would want in a parent. i hope we are updated on this couple's dream of becoming parents.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:09 am
I have to admit when I first read that spoiler about U&J winning I wasn't too happy but every week I liked them more, they were always so nice. So, while my favorite team lost I still loved the ending and hope U/J have TWINS. (or can adopt a couple) LOL
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:58 am
While I don't care for Rob's tactics, he does play within the rules of the game. I would agree with that. As much as I disliked Rob and cringed whenever he was being a total snake, there were times when the guy totally used his head and instincts very well under pressure. While other teams lost focus so easily, he, very often, was thinking two steps ahead. I respect him for that (and not much more).
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 1:41 am
Snakes are good and useful creatures. I haven't even watched yet, I think because I want to be so well-rested and just enjoy watching.. I already am well spoiled but I have jumpy muscles that make it hard to relax, tonight. I'm so sad that there isn't another season in progress or "wrapped" and that the next version will be different, but of course Big Brother will be starting soon enough.. any day now I'll be checking to see how to get live feeds and settling in. I must call my cable company and get my network straightned out so I can rely on that for my laptop. I do plan to hang my SkyChair in the patio and use the laptop out there this summer. But, The Amazing Race is just so rich with experiences and sights (and Phil).. I'll miss it. What I actually hope for Joyce and Uchenna is that they will be so relaxed they will just have a baby without in vitro. That can be so stressful. I secretly wish they'd decide to revisit that orphanage and I wouldn't be surprised if CBS would pay for the rights to air that journey. They might find their special child and not even have to spend the million on that. Who knows. One way or another I hope to see Joyce holding a baby someday. Ron and Kelly.. well I guess they learned what they need to know in a painful and public way. Sounds like she wants her dream but isn't realizing that you simply cannot MAKE someone share your dream and thus, it wouldn't really BE your dream with that person. Of the top five teams all others are in very loving and committed relationships, Rob and Amber really just starting out, Joyce and Uchenna tested by many problems, and, as I recall, coming into the race questioning that bond, and receiving a resounding answer that, yes, we belong together, Lynn and Alex, undoubtedly tested by society norms and Meredith and Gretchen tested by time. I'm sure it was difficult for Kelly to see that all around her. OK, off to bed for me.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:22 am
Hey...where was the CBS carry along plant in Miami??? Bet Rob was ticked over that one!!! I thought it was hilarious that Rob didn't have his personal guide in his OWN country, and had so much trouble finding the clue in the cigar store... On the previous legs, Rob would find someone who spoke the language (or they magically appeared), and he would have THEM ask where the target place was... wonder why he didn't do that this time??? hummmm???? Maybe CBS guaranteed him all the prizes except the first one and last one... must not gloat...must not gloat...must not gloat...
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:55 am
Talking about security, didn't Rob tell Amber they should just leave their back packs on the plane when it landed in Miami and run for it. I never thought about it before but isn't that some breach of security. I don't think producers were standing by pulling strings during the race. I think this was the best race yet.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:58 am
I have seen teams dump their luggage at airports for several seasons and always wondered about that. There must be a PA that picks them all up.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:08 am
Hi all I lurked for so long I had to re apply Kep I loved your last comment LOL. and I loved the race especially the end. I thought sure when they lost there money they were done. and I have had a plane let me on like that as I was thru security. we all have our favorites and think what we think. But if they hadn't been able to beg the money they would have been done the last leg was the worst to loose your money! I sat on the edge of my chair It was by far my favorite finish
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:26 am
Lance, I thought you would especially enjoy the way this article was written! LOL Uchenna and Joyce win The Amazing Race 7; Rob loses for a fourth time. After 10 episodes, The Amazing Race 7 came to an end, and Rob and Amber lost. If you're keeping score on your Rob Mariano Reality TV Show Failures chart, this is Rob's fourth loss on a CBS reality show contest. and Amber's third. Besides Rob and Amber's loss, the episode also included Uchenna and Joyce's win; the couple came from a distant third place to easily win the entire race. Ron and Kelly and their dysfunctional relationship pulled up the rear; they misread street signs in San Juan and thus missed an earlier flight to Miami, where the race concluded Link to Reality Blurred Link fixed to maintain thread width. <sr>
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:26 am
Welcome Seattlemom!!! U got sexier each week. Sea, I agree about them adopting from that place, I would love to see a special show a year from now letting us know how they are doing and I know they will be the best parents ever! I loved when Amber told Rob 'you can make me happy after the race' the look on his face was so cute.
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Sherbear
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:27 am
I am a R/A fan. I am also a U/J fan. It was an awesome race. I couldn't believe when the pilot allowed U/J onboard. It made a more exiciting race. I thought both teams did an incredible job. I was very happy with the season. Last night the only way I would have been unhappy is if Ron and Kelly had won. I didn't care for either of them. They are still better then Kendra and Freddie.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:28 am
I am anxiously awaiting Sea's chart of fun sayings!
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:53 am
thanks for the welcome Pammy. I am now going to wait for BB. and the feeds. As expected Ron and Kelly are just Friends now this was said on the Early show. DUH that was a no brainer LOL. Kelly said she only thought she argued with Ron Once that defiantly brought out some gasps LOL
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:10 am
Wonder if Sea's chart will include Rob's "b@stard" directed towards his cab driver?? jes curious... I thought the look on Rob's face when Amber made that comment was similar to the face Kelly makes frequently at Ron...
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Tiernet
Member
06-07-2004
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:14 am
I am wondering about what goes on at the airports behind the scenes that the jetway would be pulled back to allow U/J to board. This is a very similar situation where R/A were allowed to board in <the country I cant remember at the moment> You have to wonder if any amazing race references were communicated. Or if any pressures from others besides the racers is done. Because if A/J were not on the plane R/A would have won and it would not have as been as exciting towards the end.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:19 am
If you're keeping score on your Rob Mariano Reality TV Show Failures chart, this is Rob's fourth loss on a CBS reality show contest. and Amber's third. I'm only aware of 3 CBS Reality Shows that R/A were on(Their original Survivor seasons, Survivor Allstars & TAR)...Rob lost 3, Amber lost 2 & won 1. This article has their losses at 4 & 3, respectively. Does anyone know if they were on another show and lost? I thought it was great that Uchenna wanted to square things with the cabbie. I wasn't watching the clock and didn't realize they were so close to the end...I know Joyce kept saying all they had to to was "run through" the gates, but I thought there was another challenge to go or something. Knowing how close they were, I think I'd have gone on in and won. I still would have paid the cabbie, I just would have touched the mat first and gone back out (I'm sure they could have borrowed some money from some of the eliminated cast members!).
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:37 am
When I heard Ron tell Kelly that he wasn't ready for marriage because he had "control" issues from being a POW...having had someone control every aspect of his life, when he slept, when he ate, etc....I thought he was being honest with her and himself. He wasn't saying he didn't love her, or that he would NEVER be ready for marriage, he was just saying it was too soon for him... I think that if Kelly truly loved Ron and wanted a life with him, she would be a bit more patient and understanding...but she totally wasn't willing to wait for him...Kelly wanted what she wanted NOW...She was the one who was saying its her way or the highway...she seemed like such a spoiled brat to me last night...I still say she is going for the drama and sympathy of being the "jilted" woman. Good luck to her...and even more luck to the guy she finally does marry!!!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:42 am
Kep, in the parlance of the book, I think when Ron talked about control issues from being in the military, he was really saying "I'm just not that into you." I think there's no way he wants to marry her and that was as clear as he could be about it.
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:43 am
Has anyone seen The Early Show? I am just wondering what time they will be on. Thanks-great show last night. Already missing it and don't think we will see another until the Fall.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:59 am
I don't know if this has been mentioned in the 3000 pages of posts here, but did anyone else notice what appeared to be Christmas decoration above the entry into the airport where U/J went to beg for money?
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