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Micknrc

Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
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Michael and Kathy met a year and a half ago in Cancun, Mexico. They have kept in touch and maintained a long-distance dating relationship; however, they have never spent more than five days together at a time. Their primary motivation for going on the Race is to see how compatible they are as a couple.

What struck Kathy about Michael were the provocative questions he asked her on their last night in Cancun, when they spent 12 hours together talking and getting to know one another. This was enough to prove to Kathy that Michael is a genuine person worthy of maintaining a long-distance friendship.

Kathy and Michael are polar opposites. Kathy is more high-strung under pressure and Michael is very laid back. Michael describes himself as unconventional, amusing and dark, while Kathy describes herself as moody, caring and oversensitive. They both agree that their different personalities complement each other well.

Michael has done quite a bit of traveling throughout Mexico, England, France, Holland, Spain and Canada, while Kathy has been to Mexico, the Philippines and Canada. The most important item in his backpack is his CD player, because he feels that music will change any mood into a good one. Her most valuable item is her journal.

Michael resides in San Diego and lives with his cat, Tig. His birth date is May 30. Kathy lives in Birmingham, Michigan. Her birth date is December 4.

Micknrc

Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
How would you describe your previous travel experience?
Michael: I'm well traveled, with experience dealing with numerous cultures.
Kathy: Most of my travels have been within the United States. Outside of that, the only countries I have visited are Mexico, Canada and the Philippines.

What is the most stressful aspect of traveling?
Michael: The time between stepping off a plane or train and finding some place to spend the night.
Kathy: Adjusting to different climates and time zones other than my "normal" seems to put me in a funk for a day or so.

What is the most important item in your backpack, and why?
Michael: My CD player and CDs. Music gives me power and can turn any mood I'm in into a good one.
Kathy: My empty journal seems value-less right now, but once I am able to write about my travels, it will be the one item in my backpack that will be of worth to me. That, and my hairclip!

Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE?
Michael: I'm a sucker for a free vacation.
Kathy: The Race has a lot of great elements that I find appealing: competing, traveling, and working as a Team with my teammate Michael.

Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like?
Michael: We've been to different locations in the states and have always had a good time.
Kathy: We actually met while we were both on our travels. Michael and I live on different. coasts, so the only way to see each other was to travel. We've been to Cancun and various states. It's always like a great mini-vacation.

What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE?
Michael: Losing to a couple of squares.
Kathy: Initially, it was to be the first Team eliminated on the Race. Deep down I truly don't feel that we will be; however, to get past the first leg of the Race will take off a lot of anxiety for me.

What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?
Michael: I bring travel experience, levity and unabashed confidence to the Team. I have no weaknesses.
Kathy: I am a people person for the most part, which will help in communicating with different people. However, when under pressure I can tend to be a bit high-strung and become moody.

What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?
Michael: She brings salesmanship and a cute face to the Team. Men go out of their way to help her, and we'll use that obtaining directions and other help when needed. Like myself, she has no weaknesses.
Kathy: Michael is very patient and always stays calm in any given situation, which will help me calm down. A very good sedative. Having said that, sometimes I wish I could jolt him up a bit to get him more energized.

What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)?
Michael: My cat Tig (aka Li'l Baller).
Kathy: The actual comfort of home, from home-cooked meals to taking a shower. Just being.

What languages do you speak?
Michael: English, decent Spanish.
Kathy: Other than English, none fluently.

What destination are you hoping to visit?
Michael: Egypt: the pyramids
Kathy: Bali: I want to confirm all the hype. And any part of Europe, since I've never been.

What country do you feel best prepared for?
Michael: Mexico, seeing that I spent half a year traveling it.
Kathy: I can't say I'm prepared best for any given country. If I had to pick a region, then I'd say Asia/South Asia. Being Asian may be an asset in those countries, so that could be advantage to me. Additionally, my travel experience in the Philippines, although many years ago, has not been forgotten.

Kappy

Saturday, October 05, 2002 - 06:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Likeable enough and yet . . . there's just something about them. And now that I see that Michael's worst fear is losing to a couple of squares, I think I'm beginning to understand, lol! I see them as getting angry and blaming each other when eliminated. And claiming to break up . . . . And yet, they will still get together for sex about once a month or two. But I could be totally wrong about these two . . .

Bastable

Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 07:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Not much going on with these two yet... but I did really like the way Kathy bolstered his self-respect after he dove with the dolphins. He was making a list of all the things he "couldn't" do -- skydiving, diving with dolphins -- and Kathy said, "But you did it!" She seems like a good egg so far, and I like his self-deprecation.

Twiggyish

Friday, October 11, 2002 - 02:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like this couple the best. I can't say why, but there is just something nice about them. I like how they are together.

Meggieprice

Friday, October 11, 2002 - 08:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
There's a person posting over at Sucks AR board who claims to be Michael- has been answering questions every day under the moniker Legioned in the thread Falling forward into darkness. Course it may or may not be him... but its fun to read anyway.

Shortnsweet

Friday, October 11, 2002 - 09:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Meggie, did Michael say why he volunteered to swim when he isn't a good swimmer?

Oregonfire

Friday, October 11, 2002 - 10:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are a pretty low key couple compared to some of the more flambouyant pairs. I think it was Arianne making fun of them for taking the less dangerous way all the time and the "big strong man taking care of the little girl" comment. Sometimes the quietly determined ones are the ones to look out for (like BB3 Lisa.)

Meggieprice

Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 12:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually yes, he said it was because Kathy was not dressed appropriately for swimming and they did not want to lose the time for her to change. He said he is just not that strong a swimmer-but knew he could do it.

Micknrc

Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 08:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
He seems legit....and smart! One of my new favorite players!
i love smart men...

Ginger

Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 10:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They seem sweet, unlike some of the other youngish couples. I hope they go far.

Meggieprice

Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 04:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It really is interesting reading- and he comes to the thread every day to answer everyone's questions. I have a hope that someone went to Disneyland today as he said he would be there... I would love to know if it really is him.

Curtisahahahaha

Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 08:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They don't really know each other that well, and one learns a lot about another person while traveling. I don't think these two are going to make it to the end on this show or afterwards as a couple. He seems bull-headed, and she seems frustrated with his bull.

Curtisahahahaha

Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 10:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just read in another thread that these two are still together so that totally blows my prediction about their relationship out of the water.

And let me say I'm not a basher but ... is it me? Everything that comes out of Michael's mouth annoys me. This guy thinks he is the height of grooviness and it bugs me.

Nobody posts at this couple's thread, so it must be me.

Guinevere

Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Curtis, it's not just you. I want to like them (I like her okay), but every time he opens his mouth, he comes off like an arrogant assh-uh, jerk.

Micknrc

Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 11:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I like Michael and Kathy. They grow on me more with every episode. He was very amusing last night ("cat like moves") as well as sweet/supportive to her when it looked like they were in last place.

Meggie--did you catch the ensuing action over at SS? Hilarious. I still think it was him--and the more airtime he gets, the more convinced I am. He talks (on the show) in the same hipster doofus tone Legioned used at sucks. Plus, I'm hoping it's him b/c I've been checking out all his musical references (except for tool, I already knew them) and they're all pretty swank. I laughed to myself when we were treated to a quick glimpse of him grooving with his headphones on the plane/train whatever.

If you're out there, Michael, come by and visit when it's all over and you don't have to worry about CBS suing your ass.

Djgirl5235

Friday, October 25, 2002 - 10:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Is it just me, or does anyone else wonder what exactly Micheal CAN do - he couldn't skydive, he just doesn't seem to think that he can do much?! I give me props for the swim with the dolphins, but it's getting tiresome to keep hearing "I didnt' think that I could do that so we did this..."

Just my opinion as always...

Micknrc

Friday, October 25, 2002 - 10:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
He blocked a goal the quickest....

Bastable

Friday, October 25, 2002 - 11:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Michael just has self-esteem stuff. Who among us doesn't? He always SAYS he can't do stuff (meaning he's just scared he'll fail)... and then he goes right ahead and he succeeds with flying colors. I like him and relate to him for that, and I like Kathy for always encouraging him.

Shortnsweet

Friday, October 25, 2002 - 04:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's funny, I like Michael, too. I don't know why, but maybe it is his self deprecating manner or his dry sense of humor. I am quickly warming up to Kathy. I hope they stay longer than the other "couples".

Lycanthrope

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was wrong about these two, it appears. They seem to have fallen more in love during the race. I figured they'd realize they didn't love each other so much. My bad. Good luck to them as a couple.

Shortnsweet

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 09:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This is from the CBS Amazing Race site:

As she began her decent, an incredulous Flo looked down, asking, "Is this a joke?" Michael tried to calm her by saying he would be right beside her on the other line. Flo descended a few more feet before she began crying hysterically. As Michael tried to reassure her, she begged, "I want to get off!"

Michael seems like such a nice guy! He was reassuring a member of another team.

Michael was also really nice and supportive to Kathy in this episode. I think that Mike thinks he is a tough guy, but I think he is a great guy.

Ariasmum

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 11:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Shortnsweet. I was thinking that myself last night when I noticed how encouraging Michael was being when Flo was freaking out. Very admirable to support your competition. I think they were ready to go. They figured what the heck, may as well spend our last night in a 4 star hotel, have something good to eat and go home and start working on this relationship. Good for them. I hope she's moved closer to him and that they are very happy together.

Lumbele

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They seemed to take their loss comparatively well. That night at the deluxe hotel must have been worth it.wink
However, asking the hotel staff for help to get a mechanic prepared to work at night might have helped them catch A/A. Now that would have made *me* a happy camper.LOL

Webkitty

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I kind of liked these two so it figures they get eliminated last night.

I saw them on the EArly Show, and Michael didn't seem the same. He almost had a "tude, I was surprised.

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
In the bios, there is also a Q/A thing each did. They were asked what their fear was. Michael said losing to a couple of squares.

Nice--really nice.

Weinermr

Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<They seemed to take their loss comparatively well. That night at the deluxe hotel must have been worth it.>

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking!