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Brenda1966

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 11:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone else get the impression that the editing last night was trying to soften our dislike of them? We heard them talking about how their relationship works and we even heard Ian apologize to Teri. It freaked me out!

I agree, I don't feel bad for Teri. She's almost as bad as he is. I do feel bad for their boys. I hope they are kinder to their kids than they are to each other.

Webkitty

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually, I was thinking that Teri wants to win this in the worst way so that she has the money to divorce him.

Those disgusted looks and mutters didn't just pop up for this race. You bring who you are and your relationship with the other person along.

She acts like she can barely tolerate him. I don't get the same vibe from him, just that he is excitable and enthusiastic to win.
Like I said before, he is not the most apealing man in the world, but he has shown some awareness of his shortness with her in stressful situations and has softened his tone and apologized to her from time to time. The street goes both ways.

When he asks her to help with the map directions, it seems its all she can do to mutter through clentched teeth at him or Flo-like, say, "how am I supposed to know!" I don't see this behavior between them as normal bickering between long married couples. There is something wrong here, and I don't think its all his fault.

When she follows along behind staring him down like a snake ready to strike, I almost feel sorry for him. (but not quite)

Seamonkey

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 12:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wouldn't it be a hoot if the last two actually are Ian/Teri and Flo/Zach and Zach and Teri are both trying to throw the whole thing?? NOT that I want either team there at the end, mind you.

The disposable underwear.. unless they are incontinent, what an environmental waste. How hard is it to wash out undies? And how on earth are they transporting those bulky adult pullups?

Whoami

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with Brenda, that they were trying to edit a little more softness into these two last night. Either they are getting a bit softer (only a bit), or we are getting used to their behavior. At any rate, Flo rose to the top of my dislike list last night (over Ian). By now, I'd much rather see Teri/Ian in the final three than Flo/Zach (poor Zach!).

Queenofnorway

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 02:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I find their behavior toward each other disgusting. I can't imagine them being good parents. The kids acted either <> or scared during the phone call and who ever that woman who answered is, she seems just as miserable. I'll bet there's not a lot of laughter in that house. They've G
OT to go..

Northstar

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 02:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"That man's tighter'n a nut on ma daddy's tractor"
"Well, there's a heart attack waiting to happen"
(not that I think she's the saint of the two)

Sadiesmom

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 02:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would like to point out something, disgusting as it is. Did you notice that Terri's sister's voice had the same tone that we hear in Terri and Ian?
<off to a descriptive little anecdote> Years ago, when I was just married, I worked in an office where everyone had a sacastic voice. YOu would just hear it , day in and day out. My husband tore me down a peg one day, which I deserved, by complaining that I had begun to use that tone everyday and he just felt like dirt. I had to make an active issue of correcting my tone of voice as long as I worked there. My Mom commented on it when I regained my natural voice. Perhaps that is how the whole extended family speak to each other. Then it would be as acceptable as how the family speaks to each other on everyone loves Raymond.
What I am saying is that the people are used to that tone and just dont see it anymore.

Csnog

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We have to give them both credit because they have outlasted many younger players without help from anyone.

They have pushed and pushed themselves. Something that most of the young players should take notice of.

All of the other teams have teamed up and helped each other at one time or another but Ian and Teri have done it on their own.

I don't like how they treat each other but they sure have stamina and I admire that about them.

Uhoh

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
it's not just that ian talks to his wife the way he does - he treats complete strangers in foreign countries the same way.

the later disgusts me much more than any bizarre relationship dance he has with teri.

Hummingbird

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think he dyes his hair which I guess is no big deal. But why is it that when men color their hair it never looks natural? They get it too dark.

Sadiesmom

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 08:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OH, what has my life come to? Here I am defending Terri and Ian again, not like I really want to.

Anyway, Yes they are rude to foreigners, sometimes. Other times, they are more polite. I have heard them thanking cab drivers and people giving them directions at least as much as being rude. I find many times, many, not all, of the players are rude to foreigners.

I know being polite to the puppet was the funniest of the times, but they are always nice to Phil.

It is the bellowing when there is no one to listen that makes them appear ruder and, of course, the way they treat each other.

Also need to disagree to the poster who said they never show affection. They do, but it in not often and never gratuitous like Flo's affection to Zack.

The children seemed fine, Terri shouted her affection to them and Ian acted like the disconnected father of the 50's and 60's. Knowing how to repair that bike, however, indicates that he does spend time with his children.

The difference between these two and other racers is that they never let their hostility or affection get in the way of the race. That is their focused goal. No two ways about it. That must be some sort of sign of a grown up or they really need this money.

Tabbyking

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 10:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
disposable underwear is not bulky, it's actually very thin. teri just had too big of a size of underwear on so it 'billowed'. it's much more environmentally friendly than a disposable diaper. i suggested disposable underwear to my daughter when we discussed what we would take if we were on a show like that. i would take a dozen pair of those and a half dozen pair of white cotton briefs. the disposable panties come folded so small they look like the flat plastic packets that shower caps come in at hotels.
now, is disposable underwear comfy? i don't know. attractive? hell no!
liking teri better than flo, but ian still is at about the level of pond scum. putting a bike together does not mean he spends time with the kids. it means he spent christmas eves in the garage or a large closet putting them together while the kids slept!

Tabbyking

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 10:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
but grudgingly, yes, i have to admit they are playing the game particularly well considering they are without help or alliances as someone (Csnog?) posted above.
i would just have liked to see an amiable duo like john vito and jill win.
right now, i am hoping the brothers, Ken and Gerard, win. i absolutely roared when they did their antics in front of phil at the pit stop. you could see phil thought it was hysterical, too.

Rslover

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 07:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was hysterical when Terri fell off the bike and he said "are you alright?, get up! I can't stand them and their dysfunctional relationship. I can't believe they beat Jill & JV by a few seconds. They are a wonderful couple, respectful of and to each other and really worked so hard. They really deserved to win.

Neko

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 04:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
*blink blink*

Rant warning!! Duck in cover!!

How,in the name of all things that are good, are Teri and Ian still in this freakin' race?!?!?
I mean, everyweek, they brush by by about 3 seconds and make the good, NON dysfunctional teams lose.
If they somehow win this thing, I vow to stop watching TAR forever!
THat's how much I dislike this team.
Love Teri, wish she'd pull that stick out of Ian's <> and knock him off a mountain with it.
How can she be with him?? He's <>!!
Everything he takes after the race, he's always like "She yells at me too, she does this, she does that.."
Everything I see her even remotely talk loud to him is after he's like "Teri. Teri Come"

IS she a dog Ian?? Cause she sure doesn't look like it too me...

*Gets off her soapbox, picks it up, throws it at Ian's over-inflated ego, and struts out*

Car54

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 04:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Careful, Neko...I got in trouble for that.

Ocean_Islands

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 05:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ian is abrasive but he is looking out for the family. He wants to win the prize to ensure a happy retirement.

What did you want him to do when she fell off the bike, play kissy poo? This is boot camp, people, and you've got to buck up or lose.

You probably all approve of Flo, but disapprove of Ian. Flo is by far the greater evil because she is negative for the sake of herself and her own selfishness. Ian at least has a cause.

Calico

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Right On Ocean_Islands!

Neko

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 05:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't aprove of either Flo or Ian.
I didn't think he'd play kissy-poo as you said.

I just wish he didn;'t seem to treat her as a pet, as a dog.
That's the real problem I have with Ian.

I can get flamed and disapproved from here to Spain but I stand by the fact that Ian needs to stop treating his wife like a dog.

Csnog

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 08:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Teri and Ian live in a VERY nice area. I'm not sure but I think he is retired from the service or was in the police department. If and when they post an article about them in the local paper I will post it here. It should be interesting as the paper has not said one word about them since they (the paper) announced they would be on the show. Last week someone complained in our TV guide Q & A page about them and they said they did not know anything about them until the show was over.

I so wanted to root for them but do not care for them as personalities. I do respect them for their stamina and they have not been helped by any other team unlike the rest of the teams.

Maybe next year we can have a nicer couple to be happy about.

Tabbyking

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 09:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ian is a retired police commander (second only to the chief of police) and then worked in investigations. great retirement packages and benefits.
just wondering who on here said they like flo?! i don't know of anyone who supports her. i guess i missed it! i agree totally that ian needs to quit treating teri like his dog....just hope he doesn't treat his dog like a wife! lol

Lumbele

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 02:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
As most of you know, Ian is my least favourite<> and far be it from me to defend any of his rude behaviour.
However, I have to agree that he is on a singleminded mission. "I am going for that brass ring and anyone unable or unwilling to help me get there can't expect me to waste time and energy on courtesy." After 21 years Teri knows her man and seems to a great extend share his attitude, albeit not quite as harshly.

As someone mentioned, she may be prepared to put up with the ogre in order to win her divorce money. Or Ian actually offers her *something* in their relationship that far outweighs his treatment of her (just can't imagine what).
Somehow they are willing to put up with each other, for whatever reason. Their tenacity got them a lot further, though, than any other older team and I can only imagine what it must be costing them physically.
What made me chuckle though was after all the physical demands that Teri has responded to, what gets an admiring mention by the man she is hitched to? The fact that she stripped down to her underwear in public! What a guy!LOL

Juju2bigdog

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 11:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Not only that, it was disposable underwear! Hahahahahahaha. Yay old people!!! Go Teri and Ian!

Car54

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Was anyone else surprised at how young their kids were? I was expecting them to have grown ones...and they act older than their age, I think.

Tabbyking

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 02:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i thought so, too, car, then remembered they have only been married 21 years. i guess i was thinking closer to 30 years, with the kids in their mid-20's. but then i'm 48 and my kids are 17 and 15, so i shouldn't be surprised. except that teri and ian are 'old'!! and i'm not... oops, nap time!