Archive through November 21, 2002
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Archive through November 21, 2002
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:40 am     New Yorkers Flo, 23, a public relations associate, and Zach, 23, a production assistant, have been good friends ever since they met five years ago in a cafeteria at Vassar College. While wearing a funny hat and a camouflage suit, Zach instantly caught Flo's eye. Although Flo and Zach have shared a mutual attraction for each other over the years, they've never pursued a romantic relationship. One of their most memorable times together was when they were both bartending in college. Says Flo, "We would go crazy making drinks for the whole bar, trying to be Tom Cruise in Cocktail. It was so fun to be silly with someone while working." Ironically, one of the worst experiences they've ever had took place while they were working together. When a young girl became extremely ill from drinking too much, Flo and Zach had to rush her to the hospital. "We had to deal with the EMS and it was a really scary situation," says Zach, who adds, "It was reassuring to go through it with Flo." Although Flo and Zach are seasoned travelers, the couple has only shared one 24-hour trip together. This Team is convinced, however, that they have what it takes to come out on top. According to Zach, "I am the logistics man. I'm good with directions, roughing it and keeping a cool head. Flo is very good at keeping things fun. She's also great at getting people to do things they might not otherwise do." Flo and Zach are looking forward to seeing some great places during the Race, and hope the experience will bring them even closer together. Flo's birth date is January 17. Zach's birth date is June 29. |
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:42 am     How would you describe your previous travel experience? Flo: Pretty extensive. Zach: I have traveled extensively in Europe (east and west), and have been to many other countries in South America. I've never been to Asia. What is the most stressful aspect of traveling? Flo: Missing flights and getting stuck in traffic. Zach: After a while, I find it stressful to be on the move. But in general, I find travel to be very relaxing. What is the most important item in your backpack, and why? Flo: My sunscreen--and my Tylenol--migraines and a sunburn would surely slow me down. Zach: Probably my two pairs of super high-tech underwear. They dry in seconds and make you run faster--very funny stuff. Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE? Flo: To see great places and to win some money. Zach: I wanted to be on THE AMAZING RACE to have the adventure of a lifetime and win a million bucks in the process. Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like? Flo: We've never traveled together before, except one 24-hour drive to Boston. Zach: Not really. One time we took a marathon, one-day trip from New York to Boston. It was rugged, but good training, I hope. What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE? Flo: No fears. Zach: My biggest fear of competing in THE AMAZING RACE 3 is probably getting lost in a jungle or desert. Either that, or losing in the first leg of the Race. But that won't happen. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Flo: I am a great traveler. I get along well with others. I am also very competitive. The only weakness is that I love to go to sleep early, and often fall asleep in random places. I've also never really roughed it. Zach: I am the logistics man. I am good with directions, orienteering, roughing it and keeping a cool head. One of my weaknesses is that I am not as competitive as Flo. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? Flo: Zach is brilliant. He is really prepared and has great endurance. Also, he is not afraid to wear one pair of underwear the whole trip. His weakness: not competitive enough. Zach: Flo is very good at keeping things fun. She is also great at getting people to do things they might not otherwise do. But, she can't really drive stick and doesn't have much experience roughing it. What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)? Flo: My family. Zach: I'll miss my friends at home, the wolfpack, and my family. What languages do you speak? Flo: Italian, French, Spanish. Zach: Spanish, English, Czech. What destination are you hoping to visit? Flo: China. Zach: Rangoon and Ulan Bator, Mongolia. What country do you feel best prepared for? Flo: Italy, and any Spanish speaking country! Zach: Chile and Bolivia. |
Lumbele | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:45 pm     Languages and past travel experience: impressive. They might have a good chance at winning. If Ms High-Maintenance doesn't slow them down with the, IMHO, inevitable melt-down. Don't want to start any rumours, but was it Flo who bared her 'twins' in the preview? |
Kappy | Saturday, October 05, 2002 - 05:25 pm     Don't have an opinion yet but am impressed with their language skills. Should do well ~ but we'll see . . . |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 10:08 pm     I think we can see who wears the pants in this relationship-slash-friendship. |
Mamaanja | Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 11:22 am     These two remind me of LEEENNNYYYY and Karen from AR 1. At least Flo usually apologizes to Zach after she whines and yells. Ugh. |
Brenda1966 | Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 11:33 am     Like, if Flo, like, says "like" one more, like, time, like, I think I'm going to have to, like, bop her upside the head, like, you know?! |
Oregonfire | Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 02:10 pm     I know, Brenda! One would hope that a tony Vassar education would offer elocution classes, but apparently that's not the case. Glad to know that I got my money's worth from a lowly no-name public university. |
Bastable | Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 07:08 pm     Oh my golly. Did you see that woman freaking out on the ropes? She lost all self-control. It was perverse! Happily, though, she gained a glimmer of a personality in the same moment. |
Not1worry | Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 07:32 pm     In the midst of all that wailing I figured out who Flo reminded me of - Minnie Driver. That same face at least. She was really hysterical. I could understand that, I hate rappelling too. But her whining at the service garage bugged me. I was impressed that Zach was patient with her. His hair is huge. |
Lslb | Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 08:29 pm     Not1worry - Thank you! I have been trying to figure out who Flo reminded me of and it is indeed Minnie Driver. |
Hummingbird | Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 10:17 pm     This girl is very annoying. They won't last much longer because of her. Big haired Zach seems nice and patient, She is always yelling at him. |
Lycanthrope | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:45 am     Zach is a better man than most for enduring Flo's constant mood swings. He seems like a genuinely good guy who cares about Flo. Flo is an emotionally charged, extremely sensitive person. That's not a bad thing in real life, but in this race, it could be a deterrent. I found myself feeling very bad for her when she was trying to rappel. She was very scared, and I hate to see anyone like that. I hope she rebounds and they do well, but I still hope John V. and Jill win the money. |
Brenda1966 | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 07:06 am     Zach has the patience of a saint! Flo gets on my last nerve with her "what if, like, the car explodes"?! She seems quite irrational at times. I did feel bad for her when she got so freaked out on the mountain side. I'm afraid of heights too and once you freak yourself out like that it's hard to calm down. She does resemble Minnie Driver, but is cuter (I think Minnie is almost unattractive). |
Wiseolowl | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 07:25 am     Brenda - I'm with you - I feel sorry for her as I'm afraid of heights as well. For me it goes back to when I was 5 and my 10 year old cousin dared me to climb up a rock cliff similar to the one on the show - getting up was okay but was too young to get down and my father had to come up and get me down. And you're right , panic does set in . She should have known that and taken the path from the outset. |
Mssilhouette | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 08:42 am     Well after watching this show I think I KNOW why Zach and Flo hasn't taken their friendship any further. I highly doubt after this race that they'll just fall in love or something....Sheesh! Scared is one thing, I know how that goes, but every leg of the race she's whining or yelling at what appears to be the most patient man on earth. No wonder she wants to try to explore something more with him. But I HIGHLY doubt he would even consider that avenue after this show. She seems extremely needed and whiney and his personality appears that he is patient and caring but somewhere there has to be a line in his head or he would have tried being in a relationship with her. I think Zach knows better, at least I hope he does. I'd be afraid that over time Flo would wind up turning Zach into a bitter resentful man. If Flo asked "What happens if..." one more time I was gonna throw something at the tv. I was already yelling at it. "You know what happens, you fall and die, now shaddup and rappel. Ya signed up for this!" She wins the award for most irrtating so far. Well wait there is John Vito and his girl. ACK. But that's another folder.... |
Nutsy | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 08:46 am     I agree - Flo is a most irritating young girl to watch. Her venom for other players only adds another layer of irritation, for me. The scene on last night's show was overdone, and I have to say that although I have a fear of heights myself, I didn't have an ounce of sympathy for her. She should have spoken up right from the start, instead of making such a scene. Drama queens win no points with me! |
Lumbele | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:33 pm     When they had to jump out of the plane I felt for the lawyer, and last night I felt for Flo. Zach said: "You tried." and I agree, they both did. Eve (?) found the nerve to jump eventually and Flo froze. And yet - I wanted to shake her and say: "Enough already, you can't do it, so get up here and start hiking." Annoying really is the word for her. |
Webkitty | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:25 pm     Not liking Flo and Zach's hair is scary to me when he wears it in that bun. She doesn't know when to stop and I was getting the impression that he doesn't know how to give the support and high maintenence she needs. He sort of reminded me of a deer caught in the headlights with her. I can't see them making it to the end. |
Fanny | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:00 pm     I don't care for Flo, for all the reasons you all have posted. Yuck. I have to admit an ever-so-slight feeling of glee at her totally losing it, after all her annoying comments and behaviors throughout the game. Oh, alright, maybe it wasn't so slight. I am a big fan of just deserts. |
Lumbele | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:19 pm     Hey, leave Zach's hair out of it! That's the only way I can tell their team apart from the others finally.  |
Tabbyking | Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 08:39 am     did you all catch flo's "i can lie better than you?" when she told zach she would talk with jill and john vito about the fast forward? i laughed til boogers came out when she said, "we're going for the fast forward!" yeah, 'what finessing'!!! |
Tabbyking | Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 02:51 pm     i have decided it is flo's screaming that is making his hair stand on end. he is a pretty good sport. i like him a lot and find him to be amazingly patient and gentle with flo. |
Lyn | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:30 pm     I just read the Strenghts/Weaknesses You/Your Partner bring to the team (above) - neither one of them got their answers right about Flo  |
Squaredsc | Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 06:07 am     i don't like her. |
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