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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 8:51 pm
I wasn't sure how I would feel about the family thing but I actually quite enjoyed tonight's show. To be honest I am sad that they will just be in the States mainly. If anything ruins it for me that's what it'll be, I like the travel all over. I still love TAR tho, its up there right next to Survivor.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 9:11 pm
Don't read if you haven't watched it. z z z z z z z z z z z z Was it the Gaghan family that called the Weavers Rugrats? Not impressed with them at all. A little too smug for me. I would much rather have seen the Gaghan or Paolo family leave than the Black family. I couldn't believe the buggy ran over the Weaver mother. Just glad she wasn't injured, I was really hoping they would come in first & get a prize for that incredible buggy stunt. wow I hope they manage to stay in the race for a while.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 9:33 pm
I loved the show tonight. I was so excited waiting for it to start. However, I had an hour of Dog, than an hour of Airline to keep my interest. I love the Gaghan family. I didn't see them as smug at all. Sure, in the intro of the family they kinda bragged about how athletic they are, then mentioned how well traveled they are, but seeing them on the show, they are just a terrific family, from what I can see. I was also sad to see the Blacks go, I wish they could have stayed a while longer. When TAR advertised the family plan, I assumed that all the families would have young children. I find it utterly unfair that they have families of 4 adults competing against families that have young kids. And with the Blacks gone, now there is only one family with young children. What an amazing night of TV for me, I am going to love Tuesdays. Our Sacramento CBS does things at odd hours, so I have AR at 8. (Top Model for commercials) Then Commander in Chief at 9, and off to ABC for Boston Legal at 10.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 10:02 pm
willsfan, it was the weavers who called the gahgans 'rugrats', not the other way around. so far, the gaghans are one of my favorite teams. disliking the paolo family immensely. loved it when the one kid recognized drew and kevin and giggled and told them how they were the best team.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 10:04 pm
i laughed when the team of guys said something about finding a barn and it would 'be in farm country'. i wish i could remember the exact line; dd and i cracked up.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 10:07 pm
I came back in EDIT MODE...didn't want to cause a SPOIL, so . . . . . . . . . . . . I just finished watching the show. I really enjoyed it! I was pulling for the Black Family from the start and I was so sorry to see them be eliminated! What a great little family and I wish them well. The Paola Family are a sorry sight and very disrespectful to one another. Sad.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 10:25 pm
before i hit the rack, i just wanted to say that these tasks seem to be fairly difficult; i had expected simpler ones. i am impressed so far with the scenery and the challenges.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 10:29 pm
I thought it'd be kinda boring if they kept it in the US but the places they've been so far were kinda cool. This is a show we watch with our kids and one of the fun parts has been seeing the different places they go, now they can see places closer to home and maybe it'll spark some interest in history. I was sad to see the Black family leave. What I saw of them they could have een a favorite for me.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 11:36 pm
Love it so far; better than I thought with the family scenarios....so far don't mind it being in USA...actually got excited by scenes of NYC, even though I know and love the city so well...and the Washington's Crossing was totally new to me...
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 4:12 am
My moment of zen for the night was the mother asking is Pennsylvania a state? We have some real sharp knives playing this game. Dont like the sanitation guys family, the kids are obnoxious and the mother should have gotten out of that car in the first ten minutes and said, -- I am going back home. I agree Ark, I was happy to see the Black family go, now one more family to go. Get rid of the kids and lets watch a game.
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Shoe_diva1966
Member
07-21-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 4:19 am
Last nights episode was pretty good. My kids loved it !!! They were asking all kinds of questions about the Delaware River and Were talking about HISTORY which was a good thing. I think that this season will probably be educational for the kiddies watching. Good Family entertainment.
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Aus10
Member
09-28-2000
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 4:41 am
At the start of the game Phil as usual made mention of their money and said it doesn't include airline or fuel. The fuel I'm understanding obviously since their going to be driving a lot (I'll bet in the same vehicles most of the time.) I'm curious...where does everyone think they'll fly? Hawaii?? Or perhaps Alaska? Making them drive the AlCan highway would really be fun to watch... Up until the small kids start whining, I'll be rooting for them. They truly are at a disadvantage, and hope there are some challanges that are geared more towards the kids...
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Tripgirls
Member
07-13-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 4:46 am
I really felt bad for the Black family they were such a nice family. Like when the little one fell in the mud, the dad didn't get frustrated or upset just kindda picked him up and lift him out and said "it happens". Other teams may have been screaming cause it cost them time. Anywho, sorry to see them go. Wow, I think mrs. palo is gonna have a stroke before the season is over. lol And the team with three girls and a girl that did the buggy thing and took forever, not quite sure I like that group. I do like the Weavers, the mom and three kids who's dad died recently. I freaked when that buggy took off and ran her over, how scarey is that. However, they picked up and went on and didn't give up. It was a good season kick off.
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 5:05 am
Just before Phil said "Go!" he paused and smiled and his eyebrow arched up. I loved it. Mrs. Paolo should spank those kids of hers. I love the sisters; dad and the daughters; the 3 sons & their sister, the mom and her 3 kids, that looked real scary when the buggy ran amok.
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Judyinaustin
Member
08-21-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 5:54 am
I guess I'm in a minority here, but I was glad to see the Black family go. The younger boy got a little bit too whiny for me. If Mr. and Mrs. Black were a 2 person team in a regular TAR they would be one of my favorites as they seem to be really nice folks. I know I'm definitely in a minority when I say that I don't care for the Gaghan children or parents either. I agree with the person who said they seemed smug. That's one attitude that really yanks my chain. I like the Aiellos and the Linzes. Unfotunately, both of my favorites are pretty far down in the standings right now, but there's always next week!
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:01 am
I really enjoyed the show! Loved seeing Kevin and Drew and laughed when they commented that the one guy looked like he was going to have a heart attack (the FIL). I also was sad to see the Black family go - what a nice loving family. The other two little kids truly impressed me with their strength and spirit. I laughed when they started singing in the buggy. I hope their family sticks around for a bit. I will definitely be watching on Tuesdays!
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:07 am
and the reason why they don't have to pay for fuel...they got a gas sponsor (BP stations)...
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:24 am
They probably have the same credit card for fuel that they use for the plane tickets. 'squeek'
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Sbondi
Member
09-16-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:29 am
Some of you are mentioning "kevin and Drew" - I watched the show but don't remember them - who are you talking about?
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:55 am
Kevin and Drew were on the AR1, here's a picture of them:

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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:56 am
"We're going to be spending eternity together"...or will it just seem that way? LOL. Actually, except for the New Jersey family, I like them all.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:39 am
sbondi, kevin and drew were at the frank stand. only one contestant seemed to recognize them--one of the paolo boys.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:42 am
DOH!... Thanks for the info on the gas Wilsonmd. No wonder I kept seeing the green BP signs duing TAR!! I'm really enjoying this Family version of TAR!!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:43 am
This is probably politically incorrect to say, but I just didn't like the Gaghan family at all. I found the children to be a little scary. I really wouldn't mind the next 2 families out to be the Paolo'a and the Gaghan's. The Paolo's fight in a way that isn't even funny to watch, it's just uncomfortable for me. That poor mom 
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:56 am
I just dont like this whole little kid aspect of TAR, it has impacted the game already in that they arent going to all areas of the globe (probably due to the extensive vaccinations required and harshness of the terrain). I enjoyed previous TARs where we saw remote villages and customs. The contestants participating in rituals. The factor of the language barriers as they tried to get on various flights and finding transportation to remote areas just wont happen in this episode. It took a whole show to go from NY to New Jersey and then Pennsylvania -- I found it boring. I would also add if my kids were singing she'll be coming up the mountain as they sat in a buggy while I was dragging them up a hill, I think I would tip them right out of that buggy at the end of the ride. I think my favorite team so far is the father in law and all the son in laws.
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