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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:19 pm
Jimmer, casino blackjack rules require the dealer to hit on 16 or less and stand on 17 or more, even if, say, he has 15 and everyone at the table had stayed at 14, he has to hit (the strategy for the players would be betting the dealer would bust his 15). So that's why the strategy is valid here.... And I read the pitstop was only a 1/2 mile from the hotel where Char works....insult to injury there.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:40 pm
Hasn't a different team won each week? I think that's great that the prizes are spread around. I remember getting perturbed when Rob & Amber won almost all the prizes last year.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:45 pm
The Bransens have won twice.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 9:22 pm
While I was no fan of the Schroeders, it made me very sad to see their glee at going to New Orleans ("we're home!") and seeing the lake, hearing the father's closing words, etc., knowing what was about to happen. I got choked up, and I don't do that too often. I still love the Gaghans. I think they're a completely supportive team with tough -- but still adorable and child-like -- children. Oh, and ... Climb a chair - walk around a mobile home park - find a gas station attendant? Blah.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 9:56 pm
I too, got really choked up hearing the Schroeders talk about going into NO as home and then the dad expressing that he knew his family could face adversity. It was so sad to see the city and know what happened. I also thought they might have mentioned what happened to them during Katrina and give us an update. That being said, I found them extremely annoying during the race! My favorites are now the Bransens & the Linz families because they seem to really be enjoying what they're doing and being good sports to one another. I like seeing that. I'm liking the Gaghans more too. That little girl is really adorable and I was afraid they might be the ones eliminated because they were at a disadvantage during the tasks. And the tasks? LAME!!! I'm sorry, but what these people are doing don't hold a candle to what they've done on previous episodes. At least it looks like they do something a bit more on the daring side (with mention of fear of heights) next week. I still don't like the Paolos. I can't stand the way they yell at one another no matter how they actually feel about each other. The Weavers and the sisters are losing their charm for me! I just went "HUH?!!!!" when the Weaver mom called it one of the Great Lakes! I'm not great on geography, but I'd know that was not one of those! Of course being that I live 5 mi from one of them might have something do with it, but doesn't everyone learn them in school early on?! Yikes!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:08 pm
Re geography: Wasn't it also one of the Weavers who didn't know where Washington DC was in relationship to Pennsylvania?
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:24 pm
Awww, ya'll don't hate on the Weavers cuz they are geography challenged. I was just blown away by all the fantastic sites we got to see in Mississippi - the world's biggest office chair, an honest to goodness BP gas station and a mobile home lot, WOOHOO! All the people outside the states watching the show are probably all excited and making those reservations to come over to the US for vacation now.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:44 pm
One of the things that struck me tonight was watching several of the families bickering with each other. The sisters, the Schroeders, the Paolos, I think there was another one or two too? Maybe I'm wrong, but the first three I remember clearly, lol. But the Gaghans, no bickering. The kids aren't getting snippy (which to me is amazing considering having kids in a car that long, lol,) the parents aren't frustrated, they just support each other and seem to enjoy themselves. I don't get all the Weaver hate from the other teams either. So what if they get silly and dance in a parking lot waiting for a bus, if it gets them through it good for them. Of course they're going to talk about their dad/husband and have trouble with that, his loss is still fairly recent and even gone, he's still a huge part of their lives. The loss of a family member stays with you forever, even if you're not always talking about it, it's always there. A part of your life, of you is gone and you're aware of that. At least I am. From what I've seen they act far less annoying than some of the other families left. I'm seriously geographically challenged. I'd get lost going across town and trying to give someone directions is a joke for me. I can't follow an interstate or freeway to save my life, lol, so going from Washington DC to Pennsylvania, I'd have no clue! I would realize that wasn't one of the great lakes, LOL! Hasn't been more than a month of so since I quizzed my 4th grader on those!
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Carmil
Member
07-17-2005
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 3:15 am
Geography lessons from Mom Weaver: Doesn't know if Pennsylvania is a state or not. Thinks Wash DC is located in Washington state. And now thinks Lake Pontchartrain is one of the great lakes. The scariest part of it all is she is an elementary school teacher! Yikes!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 3:18 am
Weaver. I think the hate is steming from their lack of commeraderie with the other teams. We got one glimpse of this in an airport when they did not even acknowlegde a question from another team. They don't socialize with anyone. We saw this on the bus too. As far as too many references to their father/husband. The editing is catching all of these comments and choosing to use them. It is their story line. Bransen and Lintz. These teams are having fun with each other and are a delight to watch. Love them! Gaghan. I have loved this team from the start. They are a pleasure to watch. Great kids. Sisters. I am not feeling them at all. Paolos. I find their Brute Family (childrens book) routine tiresome and unfortunate. Schroeder. I was pleased that they lost last night because I did not want to see another team go. Well, Paolos leaving would not have broken my heart. This is, certainly, the easiest million to win on TAR! I am enjoying this much more than I thought I would.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 4:22 am
I can understand how Mr. Schroeder did not know about Fairview Park in Madisonville. I've lived here for 30 years and didn't know about the park until my office was relocated from downtown New Orleans to Hammond, Louisiana. Now that I take the Causeway (which is one way cool bridge) to I-12 every day to get to work, I pass up the Madisonville exit every day. I'm assuming that Schroeder (who lived in Uptown New Orleans) took the Causeway and probably got off I-12 around Covington which is the exit before Madisonville. It is entirely possible he never had any reason to go to Madisonville (its mostly country) and, therefore, wouldn't have known that there was an exit on I-12 for the park. In the 30 years I've lived in New Orleans, I had NEVER been on I-12 until my office relocated due to Hurricane Katrina. I'm also trying to figure out how they could have filmed part of the TAR in New Orleans and I never heard about it.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 4:49 am
It’s funny how teams assume that they will have a big advantage by returning to an area that they know well and it often ends up working against them. People don't know their own town/State as well as they think they do and take things for granted. Thanks for the re-education regarding Blackjack. I’d forgotten about the dealer requirements.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 4:50 am
Carmil, I did not know Weaver was a teacher. YIKES!!!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 5:16 am
I just saw the Schroeders interviewed on the CBS morning show. Harry Smith has got to be the worst interviewer, ever. No wonder that show lags in the ratings. He asked them why they disliked the Weavers. Before they could answer he stopped them and said "we will find out next week." Since this guy is pretty lame it could mean nothing or because he is pretty lame he gave away next weeks interview, the Weavers.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 7:24 am
Was very disappointed in interview on CBS morning show also. Main first question was whether father and daughter are getting along now (yes), and basic stress of Amazing Race (nothing new here). Then they cut to a possibly interesting shot of Schroeders destroyed New Orleans home and before we can even register the shot, it's dismissed with "Well, we covered that earlier this season." Only interesting part was in hearing about gift basket put together for them by other contestants, including checks, and it sounded like they plan to relocate to New ORleans eventually. Spent two weeks with that other Shreveport LA Amazing Race couple and sounds like are now in Baton Rouge?
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 7:50 am
we'll probably get more info this afternoon on the CBS.com show they're doing....I think it's 1pm Eastern, but they archive it.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 8:14 am
Thanks, Wilson! Where do they archive it? And is it a video piece or written transcript? (I have trouble with video streaming on my dialup computer!)thanks again for heads up!
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 8:39 am
It's video. It will be like Housecalls.
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 9:10 am
I'm not a Harry Smith fan at all. If they are going to have someone do these interviews, at least have it be someone who cares about the show and the game. And let someone answer a question you decide to ask!
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 9:25 am
I lived in the Philadelphia area for 10 years and now have lived in the DC area for 12, and I can't believe that the teams did not get more lost than they did! I hope they do more in NO next week.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 9:40 am
OT, but -- I had a client interviewed by Harry Smith this year, and his disinterest and his poor interviewing skills were abominable. It was clear he didn't have any clue as to why he was interviewing them, and they unfortunately became press-shy afterwards and didn't want to do any more interviews. He ruined a national campaign for me! So yes, I agree with comments above.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 9:56 am
It was quite poignant to see the New Orleans footage. I felt so sad watching those scenes. Just like with Survivor Guatemala, as that country was also recently devastated by a hurricane. I've been a TAR fan from season one but just haven't gotten into this Family Edition. I miss the world travel, fascinating locations and different cultures. I wonder why they haven't visited more exciting and scenic locations in the U.S.? What's next, a visit to a Wal-Mart store? It's so depressing. Not all of America has yet succumbed to ugliness. I also hope that they will spend a little more time in New Orleans as it is (still) such a unique area. I don't have a favorite team but do like the Linz, Bransen, and Gaghan families the best. The Weavers are okay although I found it rather alarming to read that the mom is a teacher! I don't care for the Godlewskis' group shrieking and the Paolos' incessant complaining and fighting. I wasn't sorry the Schroders' were eliminated as I didn't like the dad. Still like Phil but, it's just not the same...
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 10:16 am
Ouch Yankee--that had to hurt! I'm surprised they have him doing interviews after all this time. Over the course of a number of seasons, three have been lots of comments made on this board about his skills, or lack of. I can't believe we are so far off track that others don't feel the same way. Does he have a high up relative at CBS? (ala Julie) LOL
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 11:02 am
He's probably on there in hopes that he makes Julie look good...LOL.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 11:52 am
Harry is only 54 years old, the same age as Kurt Russel and only 3 years older than John Travolta. He acts like he is in his seventies! It is time to replace the guy and certainly find someone who watches these shows to do the interviews.
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