SEASON #4 - LOS ANGELES - PHOENIX, AZ REICHEN & CHIP

Another great season.  Great teams.

FROM DODGER STADIUM, CA TO PHOENIX, AZ.

ARRIVED:  in  limo

PLAYERS:  (12)
1.  KELLY & JON - dating from Miami, Fl. She thinks too much about marrying Jon instead of the race.
2.  MONICA & SHEREE - NFL wives. from Atlanta, GA. TEAM NFL.  not much game strategist.
3.  RUSSELL & CINDY - friends.
4.  REICHEN & CHIP - Marry gay couple.  Very emotional.
5.  TIAN & JAREE - friends.  Didn't get along much.
6.  MILLIE & CHUCK - dating virgin from Tenn.  She doesn't know her directions, very emotional, too much into the race. Didn't rest much.
7.  JON- AL - Circus clowns.
8.  AMANDA & CHRIS - dating from South Dakota.
9.  STEVE & JOSH - father and son.
10.  DEBRA & STEVE - Marry. from Indiana.  Acted like love birds.
11.  DAVID & JEFF - friends.
12.  STEVE & DAVE - Air Control Traffic.  from Chicago.  They were fun.

COUNTRIES:  Milan, Italy;  Venice, Italy; FAST FORWARD:  Steve & Dave; Vena, Austria;  FAST FORWARD:  Steve & Josh; Marseilles, France; Amsterdam; FAST FORWARD:  Millie & Chuck,; Mumbai, India; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Seoul, Korea; Brisbane, Australia; then to HAWAII, then to final city : PHOENIX, AZ.

FIRST PLACE FINISH EACH LEG:
1 pit stop:  Amanda & Chip, Millie & Chip
2.  pit stop:  Steve & Dave.
3rd pit stop:  Steve & Josh.
4th pit stop:  Tian & Jaree
5th  pit stop:  Millie & Chuck
6th pit stop:  Jeff & David
7th pit stop:  Jeff & David
8th pit stop:  Jon & Al
9th pit stop:  Chip & Reichen
10th pit stop:  Kelly & Jon
11th pit stop:  David & Jeff
12th pit stop:  Jeff & David

ELIMINATED PLAYERS:  Debra & Steve -( couldn't climb the mts were too heavy);  Amanda & Chris;  Russell & Cindy; Josh & Steve; Steve & Dave; Monica & Sheree -(got lost in India); Tian & Jaree; Millie & Chuck - (gave Chuck the wrong directions which put them behind); Kelly & Jon; Jon & Al;

SUMMARY
1.  Take the time to rest - don't spend the whole time researching like Millie did.
2.  Don't argue with your partner.
3.  Tell ticket agents what you want  economy & repeat it CLEARLY.  Don't yell at them.
4.  Be PREPARED for India - culture shock.

5.  DON'T share a taxi toward the end of race - one team might want to leave the taxi when they completed their task.
6.  AGAIN, read ALL the clues - Reichen & Chip didn't read that they were to walk.
7.  Don't rush past the table - Kelly & Jon missed the camera that was used in the challenge.
8.  Chip & Reichen 1st car accident and 1st car broken at the beginning of race - Tian & Jaree.
9.  Steve couldn't make up his mind coming to the hotel.
10.  The Clowns need to stop fooling around & start thinking about the race.
11.  Millie & Chuck spent too time study the next leg of the race that they did not sleep.  She doesn't know how to read maps.
12.  Chip has good stomach which helped him win some of the eating challenges.
13.  FIRST CAR ACCIDENT:  Reichen & Chip.
14.  ICE TASK:  in South Korea.

                                                            2-25-2014  UPDATE
15.  I wish the girls would stop looking for love on the game & played the game - maybe their team will do better e.g. Russell & Cindy.
16.  Chip is too intense.  Take the race too serious.  Calm down.
                                                          5-24-2014  UPDATED
17.  Russell is very polite that is was getting in the way of game playing.
                                                            1-28-2015  UPDATE
18.  Millie need to rest during the pit stop instead of TOO MUCH study & planning.
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FINAL FINISH:
1ST:  Reichen & Chip
2nd:  John & Kelly
3rd:  Dave & Jeff  24 hours behind

CHECK DATE:  4-23-03

MY FAVORS:
1. Monica & Sheree
2.  Jon & Al

NOT MY FAVORS:
1.  Millie & Chuck
2.  Tian & Jaree
3.  Amanda & Chris

SEASON #3 EVERGLADES, FL. - SEATTLE, WA. FLO & ZACH

This season was fun except for the winner, Flo.  I could not stand her emotional break down & flirting and yelling at Zack.

FROM Everglades, Florida to Seattle, Washington.

ARRIVED BY:  Air boats.

PLAYERS (12)
1.  HEATHER/EVE - Harvard law student.   Couldn't read clue or think through the clues.
2.  MICHEAL/ KATHY - dating. long distance. from San Diego.
3.  DENNIS / ANDREW - father & son.
4.  FLO / ZACK - THE WINNERS.  (think) dating.  She was another flirt & he was so cool.  She was very EMOTIONAL person, didn't hid her feelings.
5.  DEREK / DREW - twins from Southern CA. One of the twin flirted with Flo.
6.  GINA / SYLVIA - Soccer mothers from SC.
7.  TRAMEL / TALICIA - Brother & sister from Gary, Indiana  TEAM T & T.  (black)
8.  AARON / ADRIANNE -
9.  TERI / IAN marry from Miami, Fl.
10.  ANDRE / DAMON - friends.  Fireman & Policeman from Los Angeles.  TEAM 911  (black)
11.  KEN / GERALD - brothers.
12.  JOHN VITO / JILL - dating NYC. met during 9-11.

COUNTRIES:  Mexico, Cancun, England, Lisbon, Portugal; Cabo Del Roca, Algeria; Casablanca, Marrakesh; Munich, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria, Switzerland; Ho Chi Minh, Vet Nam;  Honolulu; Hawaii to Seattle , Washington.

ELIMINATED:  Gina & Sylvia, Tramel & Talicia, Dennis & Andrew, Heather & Eve -didn't read the clue correctly was penalized, Michael & Kathy - car broke down cause of wrong gas; Aaron & Arianne;  Andre & Damon - fell asleep on the train & was in last place; John Vito & Jill; Derek & Drew - couldn't find the clue box;

                                                  
                                                     SUMMARY
1.  Eve wasn't happy with the race.  She got tired of racing.
2.  Flo is a flirt and cry baby.  She needs to grow up and stop acting immature.
3.  Heather & Eve doesn't know what the word "walk" means.  The clue said to walk to the pit stop instead they took a cab.
4.  Team 911 should buy their own map & learn how to get around the areas.
5.  In Europe - cars MIGHT take diesel instead of regular gas.  Check first.
6.  Jill was smart at the waterfall for keeping her boat wait for them keeping the teams' boat from getting in.
7.  Flo didn't do any road blocks.
8.  Dennis & Andrew first team to use the FAST FORWARD and to be eliminated.
9.  REMEMBER  to read all the clues.
10.  Don't yell at cab drivers - get maps. books.
11.  Back into parking space.
12.  Don't bring regular suitcase that you have drag behind you - carry backpacks.
13.  Don't yell TAXI until you get outside of the airport.  Ian was good for that.
14.  I just noticed that Flo crying is only act for the cameras.  When the cameras are not on her she acts normal BUT when then the cameras are on her she starts to cry.
                                 2-23-2014  UPDATED
15.  I am re-watching the series again.  I hope Flo has matured.
16.  I didn't catch it the first time but Terry seam to be slow when getting out the cars or taxis.
17.  The twins seem to rush too much & missed clues.  Relay  too much on the locals.
18.  The law school girls shouln't  have trust their cameramen.  They know the rules.
19.  Harry of the Early Show is a good interview & know the show.
                                            5-24-2014  UPDATED
20.  John Vito & Jill took the wrong detour in Thailand putting them last.



FIRST PLACE FINISHES AT PIT STOP:
1.  Ken & Gerald
2.   Derek & Drew
3.  Derek & Drew
4.  No-One
5.  Ken & Gerald
6.  Ian & Teri
7.  Flo & Zack
8.  Derek & Drew
9.  Jill & John Vito
10.  The Twins
11.  Ian & Teri
12.  Ian & Teri
13.  -------

WINNER OF THE RACE
1st place   Flo & Zack
2nd         Ian & Teri
3rd place   Ken & Gerald       

DATE OF CHECK:  12-19-02

MY FAVORS:
1.  Ian & Teri
2.  Andre & Damon
3.  Tramel & Talica

NOT MY FAVORS:
1.  Flo & Zack  (I didn't like Flo but like Zack)

SEASON #2 DESERT OF LAS VEGAS - SAN FRANCISCO - CHRIS & ALEX

Still a good sophomore season.  Very interested players.

PLAYERS (11)
1. BLAKE & PAIGE - brother and sister.  from Texas.  He shouldn't had confronted Will.
2.  HOPE & NORM  - married for 15 yrs. 
3.  OSWALD & DANNY - gay friends form Miami, Fl. Was on a vacation.
4.  TARI & WILL - Separated couple from Los Angles.  Tara is a flirt.  She should not had flirted - she knew Will was trying to get back with her.
5.  DESIRA & HILLARY - mother and daughter.  (black)  first team eliminated.
6.  CHRIS & ALEX - THE WINNER TEAM. friends from Boston.
7.  CINDY & RUSSELL - Married pastor from Minn.  Didn't like the crazy game strategist playing.
8.  PEGGY & CLAIRE -Grandmothers.
9.  GARY & DAVE - friends from NYC.  Nerds.
10.  MARY & PEACH - Mormon sisters from Utah.
11.  SHOLA & DOYIN- identical twin.

STARTED:  came in helicopter in desert of Las Vegas.

COUNTRIES:  Rio DE Janeiro,, Brazil; South Africa;  Namibia;, Bangkok; Thailand; Hong Kong; Sydney, Australia; New Zealand; Honolulu, Hawaii; Rust Flying Service Alaska THEN San Francisco.

ELIMINATED:  Desira & Hillary; Peggy & Claire; Hope & Norm; Cindy & Russell; Shola & Doyon; Peach & Mary;  Gary & Dave; Oswald & Danny.

FINAL THREE:
1st:  Chris & Alex \
2nd :  Tara & Will
3rd   Blake & Paige.

CHECK DATE:  5-16-02

SUMMARY
1.  Teams SHOULD LEARN  how to drive stick shift.  Most of Europe cars are stick.
2.  FIGHT:  Blake and Will
3.  READ ALL of your clues -maybe additional information might in it.
4.  DON'T ask local on how to do the task - they do not know. Only those involved in thee task.
5.  DO NOT flirt on the race especially if your partner still has feeling for you.
6.  Alex talk too fast.
7.  During the EARLY SHOW interview they think Blake is sneaky when he is planning his strategy.  The others player should do the same.

8.  Tara is just as bad as Will.
                                           5-24-2014  UPDATED SUMMARY
9.  Jane Pauly of the Early Show thinks Blake & Paige is very sneaky but they are playing the game.
10.  Why did the players have a 24 hours rest period in Johannesburg instead of the usual 12 rest period.?
11.  Paige & Blake DID NOT turn off the Grannies 's alarm clock - they just overslept but Blake didn't wake them up.

MY FAVORS:
1.  Blake & Paige
2.  Desire & Hillary
3.  Shola & Doylin

NOT MY FAVORS:
1.  Tara & Will
2.  Chris & Alex
3.  Gary & David.

SEASON #1 NYC - NYC CENTRAL PARK TO FLUSHING, , NY ROBERT & BRENNAN

Since, this the FIRST SEASON I will not comment too much on the players. It is STILL a good season.  It been about 14 yrs. now.  I wonder how the team changed.

PLAYERS (11)
1.  FRANK & MARGUERITE -  separated. From NYC.  Frank is a little bully but she isn't..(black)  She is intelligent of the team.
2.  PAUL & AMY - engaged couple.  Got lost in the desert.  Didn't finished that lap.  Now marry.  Cried lot.
3.  KIM & LESLIE - friends. from Texas. Not very friendly, stole cab from Amy/Paul. Didn't see clue box in Paris.
4.  LENNY & KAREN - dating. She was bossy that they broke up after the race.(black)
5.  DAVE & MARGARETA -marry.
6.  MATT & ANNA - marry.  FIRST TEAM ELIMINATED.
7.  JOE & BILL - gay couple. TEAM GUIDO.  name after their dog.
8.  PATRICIA & BRENDA - working mom.
9.  ROBERT & BRENNAN - lawyers from CA.  THE WINNERS
10.  NANCY & EMILY - mother & daughter.
11.  DREW & KEVIN - Frat. Brothers from NYC.

ARRIVED BY:  Coach bus to Central Park in NYC.

COUNTRIES:  Namibia, France, Tunisia, Sahara Desert, India, Singapore, Thailand, China, Scotty Lake ,Alaska ,then back to Flemish Park, NY



ELIMINATED:  Matt & Anna(got lost from the village), Kim & Leslie, Pat & Brennan (didn't know there was 2 pendulum in Paris), Dave& Margarita, Paul & Amy (got in the desert), Lenny & Karen, Emily & Nancy (didn't finish a lap), Drew & Kevin (language barrier in China with cap driver).

WINNERS
1st:  ROB & BRENNAN
2nd:  FRAN & MARGARITA
3rd:  JOE & BILL  24 hrs. behind
    
                                                          SUMMARY
1.  During the night in Paris Pat should research where she was going - she had the time to do.
2.  Amy shouldn't let things  upset so much.  CHILL OUT.
3.  EMILY/NANCY  should not quit a challenge never know what another team might do.
4.  Kevin & Drew fraternity:  delta gamma chi
5.  Emily sorority:  alpha chi omega.
6.  Phil is not at the pit stop until last team arrived.
7.  The Season Criers:  Emily & Amie.
8.  Teams do not read clues.
9. During Pit Stop you can research some but do not tired yourself out.
10.  Plan ahead on taxis.
11.  DON'T GIVE -UP!

                                     5-24-2014 UPDATED SUMMARY
12.  Nancy & Emily didn't do the detour.  Nancy was tired.
13.  You should learn a little about the language - Kevin & Drew wouldn't had the problem in China at the last leg.
14.    On the Early Show Kevin made a statement about Africa being a country which it is a continent.


MY FAVORITE PLAYERS:
1.  Frank & Marguerita
2.  Dave & Marguretta
3.  Drew & Kevin

NOT MY FAVORS:
1.  Paul & Amie
2.  Kim & Leslie
3.  Joe & Bill

DATE OF CHECK:  5-16-02