Car54 | Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 08:27 am     Cyndi & Russell Cyndi and Russell met in the tenth grade at Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Cyndi was a new transfer student that year, and the two have been together ever since. During their 28-year marriage, they have traveled together many times. Because they live in a cold place, they like to head south to the ocean for a couple of weeks in winter; thus their best travel experiences usually involve lying on a beach. According to Cyndi, "Our worst travel experience is when I have tried to 'get by cheap' and we end up in a dive and have to scramble for a hotel at the last minute." Russell and Cyndi decided to team up for THE AMAZING RACE "to face the challenge of racing around the world, seeing all the beautiful locations, but most importantly, building a lifetime memory with each other." As they approach the starting line, they resolve that "win or lose, we will allow this experience to draw us closer together. Our relationship with God and each other cannot be measured in any dollar amount." QUESTIONAIRE What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? CYNDI: The strengths I bring to the Team would be an optimistic attitude, travel reservation experience, and getting us through a foreign airport. The weaknesses I would have is the lack of muscle power and trying to find my way out of any kind of wilderness. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? CYNDI: Russell's best strength for our Team will be his ability to lead us through any remote locations like a jungle or desert, plus his muscle power to carry his own weight and probably most of mine too. His only weakness is trying to keep a positive attitude no matter what. What is your favorite film? CYNDI: Anne of Green Gables RUSSELL: Gladiator What is your favorite TV show? CYNDI: THE AMAZING RACE RUSSELL: THE AMAZING RACE Who is your favorite actor? CYNDI: Robert Redford RUSSELL: Sean Connery Who is your favorite actress CYNDI: Meg Ryan RUSSELL: Julia Roberts What is your favorite band? RUSSELL: Michael W. Smith What comfort item from home will you miss the most? CYNDI: laptop computer and slippers RUSSELL: King size pillow |