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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:11 pm
Fran & Barry have known each other for 45 years and have been married for over 40. The proud parents of two children, this adventure-loving couple makes their home in Summit County, Colorado. Although they travel a lot, the word “vacation” is not a frequently used term in their home. They prefer to refer to their trips around the world as “adventure travel.” Fran, who is 61 years old, is a retired accountant who describes herself as having a positive outlook on life. Fran enjoys skiing, biking, and hiking and has climbed all of Colorado’s 54 14ers, which are the Colorado mountain peaks that exceed 14,000 feet. Fran admits that she’s running THE AMAZING RACE to show that “old people” can compete just as well as most 25 year olds. Barry, who is 63 years old, thrives on challenging himself and loves to compete. A retired urologist and former battalion surgeon with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam, Barry describes himself as outgoing and dependable. His biggest disappointment with regards to Fran was that she refused to bungee jump from a bridge in New Zealand. Although he does point out that she made good by agreeing to skydive. Having traveled to more than 45 countries together, these high school sweethearts are hoping their previous traveling experience will give them an advantage over the other Teams
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:50 pm
Best wishes to this older team! Wonder why I say that?!?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:12 pm
They look like they'll have fun too.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 12:40 pm
They had the biggest moment of fans screaming at the TV screen maybe of all TAR-time. I gotta think they didn't know what they were looking for, because they seem like smart, articulate people otherwise. I'm glad they made a point of saying they're not the grandfatherly or grandmotherly types. That makes them more intriguing. Hope they do fairly well.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:18 pm
Was that not the funniest TAR moment ever? My little girl (8) was just dying when they kept passing the box. Have they never watched the show before?
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:19 pm
wow! big mistake. i wonder how long it really took them to finally recognize the box. so, so, so lucky, these two. two HUGE mistakes and they still didn't get eliminated. how long will their luck hold? maybe another week or so. 'squeek'
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:58 pm
I couldn't believe they kept passing the box.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 3:35 pm
I had high hopes for this pair as they seem to be in by far the best condition of any older couple to date! However, they need to sharped up their observation skills a LOT!! All across American people were yelling "It's right THERE!"
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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Monday, March 06, 2006 - 8:01 am
They made some key errors that will cost them the game very soon if they continue. I like them in general, and hope they sharpen their wits a bit.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:38 pm
They're still having problems identifying the clue box, but they're still in the game. Good for them.
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 10:08 am
I want to like them and am happy for them when they make it to the pit stops. But there still is something missing? I cant stand whiners and she does that alot.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 11:19 am
I agree...they both seem to want to give up any time it gets a little hard. I realize that they are older and that it IS harder for them, but they sure seem to have a defeatist attitude.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 1:28 pm
Remember that as a physician and his wife, they are pretty used to a cushy life! This is a whole new experience for them to carry their own luggage, etc. That being said, I like them way less than a couple of the other teams -
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 1:48 pm
I don't think this couple could find the clue box if they tripped over it.
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