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Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kelly was correct. That did only have one argument during the whole race. It lasted for 30 days.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You are right about that NT!!!

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pics from the Early Show







Tishala
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't know why, but Rob just looks better dirty. That was the case on Survivor and TAR.

I found that whole thing about Uchena and Joyce contemplating breaking up before the race interesting. It made me really sad to hear because they seem like such a perfect couple, but I suppose it's possible for financial problems to cloud what seems to me like the deepest, most committed relationship.

I certainly wish them well. When Uchenna was talking about hearing the other players' prayers last night, I was crying so much. It was really beautiful to see U and J come through this stronger than when they went in.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I imagine their stress levels in the past few years have been huge! Enron messed up so many people's lives around here. Even though they were laid off, I had friends who received death threats, crank calls ect from people blaming them for the Enron collaspe. Not to mention financial stress and then add infertility.....that would put any relationsip to the test.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh that's right! I completely forgot about the Enron connection. That probably means their retirement is screwed up too (and it would have been a good way for them to finance their pregnancy hopes, too).

I'm just so happy the tide seems to be turning for them.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
me too... Uchenna and Joyce are my favorite RS contestants EVER...Kim/Chip are a very close second...

Jan
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not just Enron..I read that Uchenna was an energy broker at Enron while Joyce worked at World.com..both firms went bust and got into legal problems, didn't they, so I would imagine they lost everything on both sides!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Jan, they got screwed on both sides.

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought the look of delight on Lynn & Alex's face was hysterical. So many of the other teams were blatently obvious about their preference for any other team to win (but not Romber).
I wonder how they would have 'acted' if Romber came around that corner first.
And what if Romber had gotten to the gate and didn't have enough money for the cab - is there something in the rule book that requires full payment? So he couldn't have run off to the finish line first and promise to pay later? I'm thinking that is the case.
Regarding the flights for the crew - no pre-booked tickets for crew. When the team is booking a flight, they have to get seats for crew, but if one crew is on the flight, the second does not have to follow on the same plane. There are already crews waiting at the destination.
TWoP has a great thread in their "Previous Races" area called "Ask the Racers". The Guidos, and Brennan (from the first season) are real good about answering a lot of these production questions. Hera has also been active since her season ended.

'squeek'

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kona, that makes perfect sence but you are in big trouble now. People around here don't like to have our conspiracy theories busted.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whether or not the rules permitted him to pay later wasn't the issue with Uchenna... He felt a personal obligation to pay the man before leaving the area...

There have been past shows where other racers have failed to pay cab drivers...Colin comes to mind right off the top...

Spear
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08-06-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Someone at TARCon says Uchenna said there was no rule about paying the cabbie -- he just felt he had to do it. (Remeber Chip and Kim in TAR5 also ran out of money to pay a cabbie in Dubai.) However, if he had seen another cab arriving, he said he would have bolted inside. They also say that Rob and Amber finished about an hour behind so it looked like U/J really weren't under that much time pressure.

I also recall reading some comments from previous racers (Don and MJ?) where they said that after the race, they repaid everything they got from other people. I guess if racers can convince someone that they'll repay them later (without saying that they're on "The Amazing Race"), it's okay to borrow as much as they want.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The conspiracy thread has been running under teams/rob & Amber. And do I need to add that TAR knew a big majority of us would have stopped watching TAR forever if Rob & Amber had actually won after Phil had awarded them all those prizes. So that's why they let Joyce and Uchenna and their camera men on that plane. Did you see some of the other contestants actually praying that J & U won? I can live with Rob & Amber getting second place and I will keep watching future TAR's but I am going to keep a close eye for any more conspiracies. I think I will send CBS an e-mail and warn them!!

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whew, just finished speed-reading all of the above (including the archives), and I must say I, too, am glad J/U won. I was rooting for R/A, but dreaded the outcry here from the Rob--um, "not-likers?"--had R/A won.

Ron and Kelly were just painful to watch. The whole time I was thinking, "Kelly, Kelly, Kelly! He doesn't even like you or treat you nicely. Why would you want to marry him?" I would just cringe every time they told each other to shut up. So rude! We were never allowed to say that to each other when I was growing up. I can't even imagine ever saying that to my DH! If Ron treats Kelly this poorly (and she him) this early in their relationship, what should be the "honeymoon" stage of a relationship, what would they treat each other like after they were married? {{shudder}}

ETA: Joyce still looks beautiful with her short hair. She should keep it that way. Looks so much more natural, softer and healthier than the braids!

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, I didn't think Romber were that close to U/J at the end. He really lost a ton of time looking for that cigar shop, then losing their cabbie. No way they were that close at the end. Just leave it to the editing.
Still, makes you wonder if they had gotten that 1.5 hr head start (if U/J didn't get on that 10a plane).

'squeek'

Jedisan
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01-11-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Looking closely at the pic from the early show...
kind of curious why Joyce is not wearing her wedding ring? (unless it fell over her knuckles)

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it's just cut out of the picture, Jedisan. You can almost see the edge of it at the bottom of the pic.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tish, I agree Rob always looks way sexier dirty!!!

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, everybody got something out of this season:

Uchenna and Joyce got a million bucks and the adventure of a life time.

Rob and Amber got so much out of this that they'll never have to worry about much and the adventure of a life time...I mean...heck, they'll be vacationing for the rest of their lives.

Ron and Kelly realized they didn't need to be with each other and the adventure of a lifetime.

We Rob and Amber dislikers got another few minutes to realize their is a God and an adventure of a life time.

I do want to add that I'm not a R/A hater...I just never much cared for them...from Survivor OutBack with Amber to Boston Rob and then All Stars. I still think Amber is the least deserving Survivor winner, evuh! but, if there was a conspiracy with CBS between R/A and they let U/J win...I can give them props for that.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kep, you can make your own chart.

I haven't watched the show yet, and figure a chart won't be very relevant at this time. It was just a fun thing anyway, but somehow the fun gets sucked right out of things, sometimes.



Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
nick, i think jenna morasco (sp?) was even less deserving than amber! matt should have won that survivor! IMO, of course...

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So, I wonder how long all of the teams had to stand around? (Not that it would be that unpleasant).. if Joyce and Uchenna came running in, then Rob and Amber an hour later.. I wonder how much longer it took for Ron and Kelly to arrive?
I think all three couples look pretty good in the pictures above (and when I watched the Early Show today). Loved Phil's spin. Thanking Rob and Amber for bringing over lots of Survivor viewer, thanked Ron and Kelly for "entertaining" us (this said with a raised eyebrow) and then really appreciating Joyce and Uchenna, of course. Phil looked just fine, too.

Pretty nice that their doctor is giving them a free round of in vitro, probably they have paid a fair amount to that same doctor for the failed in vitro, but this is a nice gesture.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 12:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
do I need to add that TAR knew a big majority of us would have stopped watching TAR forever if Rob & Amber had actually won

That is exactly what my mom said. Frankly I liked Rob and Amber for the first two episodes then I got tired of all the extra help they were getting. it just didnt seem fair.

Every time they came in FIRST at the pitstop they got prizes. Other teams usually got nothing.

Personally, I hated seeing the teams LOSE all of their possessions as Well as their $$$$. At least other seasons the team could sell off their extra clothes etc. BEGGING for $$$ is not pleasant to watch. I hated to see Uchenna and Joyce trying to scape up a few bucks at the airport. I mean SIX HOURS of trying to get money together?? it is a miracle they won.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 12:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If I stopped watching a reality show everytime someone I didn't like won, I'd be off all of my favorites by now! Sometimes the people/person I want to win does, sometimes they dont.

I was glad Joyce and Uchenna won, especially after they made sure to pay the last cab driver, but I'd have been ok with Rob and Amber too. They worked good as a team, didn't spend the whole race screeching at each other, and seemed to enjoy themselves.