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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 11:39 pm
Well, it's nice Colin and Christie were gracious in defeat. And it appeared Chip and Kim were both far more gracious than that, too. Fans sometimes are not, I suppose.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 4:15 am
I warmed to Colin when he remained calm and carried Christy on his back down the hill. He did not get angry or even tense, just sweetly saw she was losing it and stepped up to the plate. Kudos.
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Delilah2
Member
06-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:13 am
Colin just proposed to Christie on the Early Show! She said yes 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:15 am
That was very sweet. I am impressed with both of them. Colin said that Christy stuck by him even when he was being a jerk. I have a new found respect.
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Delilah2
Member
06-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:17 am
Yay Fruit, someone else is watching LOL I too have a newfound respect and agree with Colin re the editing. I can only imagine how my relationship would be tested under those conditions. Kudos to them, they look really happy. The best team won though, who couldn't love Chip and Kim?!
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:34 am
I thought the proposal on live tv was tacky and attention grabbing. Christie looked beautiful.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:38 am
I agree Dogdoc, I thought it was tacky and attention grabbing. Colin needs the attention apparently. They did look happy but they always did when the going was good. Just want until they hit those bumps in the road. I think Colin has showed his true colors under pressure and actually Christie seems to have a problem with anger management too. 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:48 am
I, too, thought the proposal was inappropriate on the ES. By the end of the show (Amazing Race), I actually almost liked Colin, but thought Christie was a major beyatch. She looks much better with plenty of makeup on.
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Tvjunkie
Member
08-11-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:49 am
Chip and Kim, who looked good and very happy. Yeah for them! They are such a sweet and loving couple. I hope they are this happy forever! Colin & Christie, he proposed to her... Good for them I guess. I thought it was a little tacky too, but proposing seems to be the thing to do these days when you love someone on a reality show. I agree the editing can make people look one way... but you can't deny that he DID act that way and it was caught on tape. Hopefully they will make it. Brandon & Nicole, she cleaned up really pretty. I think they are a really cute couple, and I liked that when the times got tough they turned to the lord and put it in his hands. Bowling Moms, looked like they were funny and sweet as ever. Didn't hear what all they said! I missed most of it because my insurance guy was here when that part was on. OF COURSE, since it was the whole reason I was watching the show! Did not see anything about Cowboy or Drew from Big Brother... Did anyone else?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:53 am
TVjunkie, I do not believe Drew or CB were on the Early Show. Looks like TAR rained on their parade.
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Floridagirl1010
Member
07-29-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:57 am
I loved Chip and Kim! They deserved to win You have to remember that Colin and Christie didn't meet on TAR - they were a couple before the race so what he did was actually very sweet. They aren't a reality show couple...just a couple that went on a show I loved the bowling moms...they did amazing things and should be proud of the way they played.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:58 am
How wonderful for Colin and Christie! I wish them all the best and I think it's wonderful they shared the moment with us.
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Bastable
Member
07-09-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:44 am
I wish them (for her sake) a stress-free marriage!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:51 am
I thought Kim looked so beautiful! I loved her outfit!! Colin looked so little sitting there next to Christie! Brandon and Nicole didn't seem "fine". They seemed very uncomfortable with each other. I loved that Harry went over and hugged the bowling moms! LOL
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:34 am
I think we saw a truer version of Colin during the race than we saw on CBS Morning show. He saw himself on TV all those weeks being abrasive and rude to not only Christie but to many locals. He's trying now to save face.
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Jandy
Member
02-02-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:43 am
**I warmed to Colin when he remained calm and carried Christy on his back down the hill. He did not get angry or even tense, just sweetly saw she was losing it and stepped up to the plate. Kudos.** I thought that was Brandon who carried Nicki down the snowy hill.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:49 am
It was Brandon.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:53 am
Jandy, I realized after watching the show this morning that it was! I did warm to C/C though. We all have sides that we are not proud of. I give Colin credit for recognizing that he can be a jerk and thanking Christy for putting up with him. They seem to be well balanced. Texannie, I noticed that too. I got the feeling that Brandon is not ready to commit to this relationship for the long haul. They were very uneasy.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:34 am
My daughter read on another board that Brandon and Nicole had broke up. Not sure if it's true but I thought they both looked uneasy. Nicole did say that Brandon has been traveling. I wish Colin and Christie happiness but I just get real bad vibes with Colin. Sure he can be really nice and caring when everything is going his way but we all saw the other side of him when everything wasn't going the way he wanted. What really bothered me was one time Christie and Colin were fighting and Colin was so upset with her and after the challenge and they were in the car, Christie said it was all her fault, that she pushed him to hard and should have backed off and he's really a wonderful man etc. etc. That's the same excuse many women give when a man abuses them. I hope I'm wrong, but I really think Colin needs some anger management classes and Christie needs some self-esteem and not let him talk down to her. 
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Aloha1961
Member
07-07-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:53 am
I did not warm to colin at all i think he tried to steal the light from chip and kim winning and put it on him.. he also blammed editing for the way he was portrayed... i am sick of blamming editing for things that they are responsible for... colin GET HELP FOR YOUR ANGER
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 1:15 pm
Yes, it seems many people need help for their anger and resentment issues.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 2:09 pm
Very nice Weinermr. Colin and Christie will certainly have their choice of places to honeymoon. They won enough trips that they will be traveling for some time to come...LOL!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:25 pm
I thought it was just weird when Colin pulled that effusive "nice Colin" stuff at the finish line.. it was almost like he wasn't processing until then that those really WERE cameras following them around all that time, but he sure saw and acted for the cameras at the finish line.. Too funny! And seriously a bit scarey because I also got that vibe during the race that Christie at times is fearful of making him mad. Sorry I missed the Early Show.. Our paper promises an interview with Chip and Kim tomorrow; they had an article today.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:27 pm
Sea,,,go to the BB area!
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:31 pm
LOL at Pamy following SEA around
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:34 pm

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Ark
Member
07-10-2001
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:36 pm
I think that Colin & Cristie are a perfect couple. At first I didn't think he deserved her but when she yelled for the cab driver to run over the people in the street, I realized that she's just as bad as he is. I hope they have a stress free life together, otherwise they may kill each other.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:34 pm
Fruitbat & other's comments: I got the feeling that Brandon is not ready to commit to this relationship for the long haul. They were very uneasy. Actually, I thought at one point last night in the finale, Brandon said something to the effect that he wasn't sure this relationship was the 'right path' for them. Later though (I thought), Nicole said something like she loved Brandon with all her heart. I think Brandon was very gentle and caring for her, but they didn't seem that much aligned OR alike, JMO.
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Freckledgrl
Member
08-27-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:42 pm
Biscottiii, you heard them right. I remember thinking that it was sad because they felt exactly opposite of each other.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:48 pm
TY Freckledgrl! I wasn't so sure I was hearing that correctly.
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Freckledgrl
Member
08-27-2003
| Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:50 pm
You heard it exactly how I remembered it, so you're quite welcome 
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 1:46 am
Why is it always the editing? If they didn't behave a certain way there would be nothing to edit together. Hello!? Can't one just take responsibility and say, You know, I did act badly. Sheesh. (When Jenna, Survivor Amazon winner, did that during the reunion show I gave her major props. She didn't blame editing or anything. Admitted she acted badly and it was tough to watch at times.)
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Awareinva
Member
08-13-2001
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 8:06 pm
Ineresting article about Colin and Christie.... of course, they were "edited" to look bad according to them - quelle suprise!! The end of an Amazing Race By Matt Pederson/Staff Writer Christie Woods, a 1996 graduate of Huntsville High School, got a rare opportunity and the chance to compete for $1 million on the CBS reality TV show "The Amazing Race." Along with her boyfriend, Colin Guinn, the couple traveled around the world in search for the big prize. They finished in second place, and even though they weren't the big winners, Christie sees it as a priceless experience. "For Colin and I, running the race was the best five weeks of our lives," Christie said. "Being able to race around the world with your best friend in the whole wide world, with the possibility of winning a million dollars and all of the challenges in your way, really, it doesn't get any better than that." Christie's mother, Jackie, who lives in Westwood Shores in Trinity County, said it was a great experience for her daughter, and that Christie and Colin grew closer to each other because of it. "I think they've learned to work more together," Jackie said. "They've said all along, and it's so true, that their personalities are very much alike. They're both very competitive, and they're both leaders." "I'm really glad they had the opportunity to do this together, to learn more about working together and how one person's weakness can be the other person's strength." Even though it was a fun experience, Christie said she would most likely never do another reality show because of how fragile their image was in front of the entire country. "As far as the 'reality' experience, I don't think that I would ever do that again. Your image is very vulnerable and basically placed in the hands of the producers and the editors, and of course, they are creating a story and trying to create characters," Woods said. "The perception that America has is basically in the control of the producers and the editors." One example, Jackie recalled, was a scene where the show depicts Colin yelling at Christie, followed by Christie apologizing to Colin for whatever it was that made him upset. According to Jackie, that's not exactly how it happened. "There was this scene in Africa where they have to go to a jail, and he goes off on her. Well, they edit out her going off on him really bad. It also edits out him apologizing to her later, but it does show her saying 'I'm sorry.'" The ending also proved to be a disappointment. Leading for much of the race, the couple slipped to last place near the final episodes, only to rebound and finish second. Even though she was not happy with how the editing turned out, Christie said she understands why those liberties are taken. "The truth is, with reality TV, they want drama, and they want a good story," she said. "Anyone can go out and film people running around, doing challenges, but to actually make it interesting, that's the reason the 'Amazing Race' won the Emmys." Throughout the duration of the race, the couple visited places like Argentina, Russia, Egypt, India, New Zealand and Canada. Despite visiting all those exotic locations, Christie said there is one place that stands above the others. "New Zealand was our favorite," Christie said. "It is where they filmed 'The Lord of the Rings,' and it has rolling hills. It's so clean and the people are great. I'd love to go there again." In the lead for the majority of the race, Colin and Christy won six of the show's stages, but they finished second at the end after getting yielded, being held up at the Denver airport and having a flat tire on a cab ride. Even with those setbacks, they were still incredibly close to the million-dollar prize. "We came in only about 10 minutes behind Chip and Kim, even with the delayed flights, and what they didn't show was that we had a flat tire on the side of the road," Christie said. "If it had only been the delayed flight, we may have been able to catch up, but we kind of accepted it when we got the flat tire. "Coming in so much later than Chip and Kim, we realized that one, we could not make any mistakes and two, we could not have any bad luck. We figured we'd be forty-five minutes behind. We didn't realize we'd end up coming that close." Even though both of them are athletic and in shape, Christie said physical prowess alone will not guarantee a win. Sometimes it just comes down to luck. "That is what the 'Amazing Race' is all about," she said. "It's not necessarily about who's the most intelligent, who's the most clever, who's the most athletic, because there is so much random luck involved with the game. Delayed flights, flat tires, a taxi driver not knowing where he is going, you could go from first to last place all of the sudden, just like that." They did not come away empty-handed, though. They won $50,000 for their second-place finish. In addition, after trips were given out for winning a particular leg, the couple ended up with four, and they already know what to do with them. They will be giving one of the trips to Christie's parents, and they will be using two of them to take a trip with fellow racers Dennis and Erika, with whom they became close friends while on the show. Once the race ended, both Colin and Christie went back to their home in Corpus Christi, where Colin owns a cellular phone store and Christie is a pharmaceutical sales representative. Life was back to normal until the finale aired Tuesday night. Then things started to pick back up. Wednesday morning, on CBS's "The Early Show," Colin did what he said he'd do if the two of them made it through the race. He proposed. Even though Christie had the feeling an engagement was coming soon, she did not expect it to happen right then. "I had no idea," Christie said. "I was in shock. We were on "The Early Show' and I heard him ask me, 'Are you surprised?' and I just stared at him because to me, at that moment, I could see his lips moving, but I didn't hear any of the words coming out. The world seemed like it was spinning around Colin and I." Christie may not have had any idea it was coming, but Colin said he had been planning the proposal for quite a while before it happened. "I knew during the race that I was going to do it on 'The Early Show,'" he said. "I was thinking of doing it maybe at the finish line, on the carpet, but I didn't have the ring." The couple will be moving to Los Angeles in January. Colin will continue to run his Corpus Christi business and will open another in L.A., while Christie will pursue an acting career.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Monday, November 29, 2004 - 11:15 pm
Hope I found the right place for this. Came across a great post-race interview with Colin and Christie from TARflies.com. It's kind of a long one and it's broken into three parts, which I've linked individually. It gives a bit more insight into the behind the scenes stresses that the racers face, etc. But again, a lot of "It was all the editing, I swear!" Colin & Christie PART 1 Colin & Christie PART 2 Colin & Christie PART 3
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