Archive through October 04, 2002
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Archive through October 04, 2002
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:47 am     Recent Harvard Law School graduates Heather, 25, and Eve, 25, began their friendship three years ago on their first day of law school. They were drawn to each other almost immediately. As Eve describes it: "the first girl I saw was 35 and wearing a MIT ballroom dancing sweatshirt... but then I saw Heather and she looked like the only normal person there--so we met." Eve attended University of Michigan for undergraduate, and Heather received a B.S. from Cornell University. A seasoned traveler, Eve spent a summer in Madrid and six months in London while attending the London School of Economics. Heather also spent a year abroad in Oxford, London. They know that their smarts could ultimately guide them to victory, but their secret weapon is to use their looks and charm to manipulate people into helping them along the way. These friends and roommates look to this experience as an opportunity to finally put the books down and travel the world before starting their law careers. Eve hopes this will also help her overcome some of her biggest fears, which are flying and extreme outdoor sports, while Heather hopes that her enthusiasm for adventure and challenge will rub off on her teammate. Heather resides in Boston. Her birth date is September 17. Eve lives in New York City and her birth date is November 10, and she is a proud Scorpio. |
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:48 am     How would you describe your previous travel experience? Heather: More limited than I would like, but always incredible. I traveled around Europe during college and enjoyed experiencing different cultures. More recently, I've backpacked through Central America. This was my first solo traveling experience. I loved the different cultures, the adventure travel each country offered (hitting volcanoes in Costa Rica, rapelling in Belize, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala, scuba diving in Honduras, and the ultimate flexibility of solo travel. Eve: Hectic, amazing, life-changing. I've lived in England and Spain for extended periods of time, as well as traveled to the Middle East, Central America, South America and Europe. Submerging myself in other cultures taught me many lessons about myself and our American culture, and reminded me how small my existence is. What is the most stressful aspect of traveling? Heather: Navigating through foreign cities for the first time. Eve: Flying. I have always dreaded getting to wherever I am going--planes, trains, automobiles--but once I am there, I realize it was all worth it. What is the most important item in your backpack, and why? Heather: Good hiking shoes and socks. Eve: Good socks for dry feet. Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE? Heather: To enjoy adventure travel while gaining insight into myself and perspective on my place in the world. Eve: I believe that the Race is my personal odyssey. Going to Harvard, I have spent three years in my head; that is where I excel. I am not a physically adventurous person, and the challenges that I will (hope to) face will force me to confront some of my biggest fears. Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like? Heather: Nope! Eve: No, Heather and I have traveled separately, but traveling together will be a new, exciting and scary experience for both of us. What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE? Heather: Getting hopelessly lost while driving through some South American jungle or African desert. Eve: Losing in the first round. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Heather: Strengths: adrenaline junkie; I love the challenges, and hopefully will pass some of that enthusiasm onto Eve. Weaknesses: poor sense of direction and don't love cities. Eve: I am good at getting things (so far). I can work bureaucracies and DMV people: you know, the kind of person that has power over you for five minutes and uses their power to oppress you for the full time you are in their presence. I am a good talker. On the other hand, I sometimes freeze up during physical challenges. I have a lot of fear. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? Heather: Strengths: negotiating airline tickets; getting free stuff from people; thinking creatively. Weaknesses: fearful of flying and certain physical challenges. Eve: Heather is competent, strong (physically and emotionally), and spontaneous. We have fun together. What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)? Heather: Talking to my friends and family on the phone. Eve: My family and friends. I miss them now and we haven't even started yet. What languages do you speak? Heather: A little French and Spanish. Eve: Spanish, un poco. What destination are you hoping to visit? Heather: Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Chile Eve: I would love to visit the Far East and Southeast Asia. I have heard that Vietnam is the most amazing country. What country do you feel best prepared for? Heather: Central America (Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala), Greece, England Eve: Heather and I feel most prepared for Costa Rica and England. We have both spent extended periods of time in these countries, and would kick ass here. |
Weinermr | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 05:55 pm     I think I'm in love. Twice. |
Realtvfan | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 07:43 pm     I don't mind them begging for money. If someone wants to give them money, that's fine by me. I wouldn't give them a dime, but anyone can give their money away. But as far as the reckless driving goes, that is probably indicitive of future situations where they become reckless and it costs them time in the game. What comes around .... . When they leave, I will not miss them. |
Betty | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 08:17 pm     Could someone please tell me why they were asking for money? |
Realtvfan | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 08:23 pm     Betty My guess is that: a) they knew the race rules that you only get so much money, and b) they knew Team Guido eventually lost in Thailand when Team Guido had run out of money and waited 12 hours for the bus. |
Cinder | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 10:08 pm     I can't believe they got as much as they did. |
Pottedplant | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 09:19 am     well the begging really turned me off...guess they are well suited to fit into the sterotype of lawyers. The driving was discusting too, that was downright dangerous. Team Guido probably ran out of money as they had expensive tastes.. I think if they are careful they get enough money. |
Ocean_Islands | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 09:25 am     They're beggars, no doubt about it. I did admire, though, their teamwork in getting past the skyjumping. |
Teatime | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 10:06 am     Was it Eve that was crying on the plane? Wow, she really got past a huge personal fear of hers then by parachuting. The guy strapped to her had to practically shove her out the door and looks like she went kicking and screaming the whole way--I noticed her legs and arms were peddling the air pretty hard! Kind of funny, but she did do it. Heather was the most patient, compassionate team mate for her when she said over and over "Let's go up and just try it. If we have to, we'll come back down and get the donkey." (pp) She seemed to really have a grip on what would help Eve. Should bode well for them as a team. Was it Heather and Eve that got the donkey cart that came unhitched, pitching one of them to the ground? Call me mean, but that was kind of funny to watch too! They repeated that shot at the end of the show. |
Ark | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 10:26 am     I'm not sure which one is which yet but falling out of the donkey cart cracked me up and then when Eve? finally jumped and they showed her cheeks flapping and the wind pushing her lips back from her teeth, I thought I was going to wet my pants. |
Bbfanatic | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 12:41 pm     they have to go!!! that crying reminded me of the grannies. geeeeeeezzz!! |
Lyn | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 02:17 pm     They didn't impress me when they asked for money at the airport - and I can't believe that people actually GAVE it to them. (Maybe it's because of the cameras) I would be embarrassed if I were them  |
Lycanthrope | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:03 pm     The begging at the airport was just good game-playing. Now they have extra cash that they might need in the future. I don't fault them at all for that. In fact, if I went on the show with a hot girl, I'd get her to ask guys for money too. Eve showed great courage when she did the skydiving. It shows me more when someone does something that scares the crap out of them, than it does for some adrenaline junkie daredevil to do it. I'm on their side for now. Oh, and they are very beautiful and obviously intelligent so they should go far. |
Car54 | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:48 pm     I think these two went to the Kelly Goldsmith school for Reality Show contestants. |
Lumbele | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 05:01 pm     Eve impressed me overcoming her fears. There is no way they would have gotten me out of that plane. But I also felt for the poor fella strapped to her and wonder how much more difficult her flapping all fours made that jump for him.LOL My pride wouldn't have allowed me to beg for cash unless my team was totally skinned, but I don't fault them either for taking "preventative" measures. Do they intend to do that on a regular basis? However, cutting off their competitors in the car did *not* impress me at all. That was not only a dangerous move, but from their reaction afterwards also a very callous one. Sorry Weiner, but it's a good thing they got you to root for them, my cup o' they ain't. |
Wendo | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:22 pm     I have to admit, the begging didn't bother me either. Do what you can I guess. And, if people are going to give them the money, well... And, I was impressed that the one did the parachuting. Big personal fear for me, don't know if I could do it. I will agree, though, didn't like the reckless driving either. That's bad. |
Weinermr | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:40 pm     Lumbele, I was rooting for them until I watched their antics on last night's show. They are no longer my favorites. I've seen the error of my ways. I repent. (they are very photogenic though) |
Weinermr | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:44 pm     Flo and Zach are my new favorites, especially because Flo says *uck alot. |
Car54 | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:49 pm     Does that mean I can't call them the Weiner girls anymore? Weiner, have you seen my twins? Aren't they two little cuties? I am fascinated with Zach's hairdo. |
Babyruth | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 09:33 pm     HAHAHA "Have you seen my twins??" HAHAHA Oh Car, you sound like BB3 Tanya. Be careful!
Weiner, I didn't notice that Flo says "Duck" alot. Is it because Zach is so tall? |
Merrywidow | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 11:08 pm     I admire intelligent, independent women & I laughed when they started collecting the cash! If Roddy on BB3 could use his "charm" to manipulate the women in the house, then why shouldn't Heather & Eve use their "charm" on the guys in the airport? I like them. |
Spear | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 12:03 am     I also thought the begging was good game-playing. Better to do it now than when you really need to (like when Blake lost his wallet in Brazil in AR2). Realtvfan, where did you hear that Team Guido ran out of money in Thailand in AR1? The way I remember it, they just screwed up thinking they had time to stay in a hotel after they won the Fast Forward. |
Realtvfan | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:28 am     Team Guido had just about ran out of money in India at the Taj Mahal. Remember they tried to sneak in and were caught. Team Guido then had to take the cheaper public bus to the train station in India for the overnight ride to the Rat Museum. That is when Team FratBasterds took the expensive cab past them to the train station. That's also when Team Momily caught Team Guido at the train station and the scene with the women having a difficult time purchasing tickets. Most of Team Guido's decisions were then based on a lack of money. This was after Team Guido had carelessly spent the limited money in the tea shops of Paris because they thought they were so far ahead at just the second Pit stop. One of the reasons Team Guido took the bus after a 12 hour delay in Thailand was the bus was cheaper than a cab. The hotel decision was only to get some sleep waiting for the bus. The decison for the bus was first a lack of money and second for the expectation that there would be an overnight for the other teams before the next pit stop. That one decision finally cost Team Guido the game. Team Guido would have also miraculously (and Stupidly) been eliminated with the FF in hand if not for Team Momily's decision to break the rules. My guess is that the current Team Peroxide (the two lawyer ladys) remember that about team Guido and AR1, and Team Peroxide are begging for money now to be certain they do not lose the same way team Guido lost. |
Car54 | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 07:58 am     Babyruth, sorry for the confusion...if we were talking about MY twins, there would be very little to see! But my little TAR supermodels are very cute and fun and will be very entertaining while they last. I am in this race for the entertainment factor...not for the sport! |
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