Monday, September 30, 2013

SEASON #22 LOS ANGELES - WASHINGTON, D.C. ANTHONY & BATES

This is another boring season with a lot of not interesting players.  It took awhile to get to like these players.  A lot of whining when they knew that the race will involved a lot of running.

START: Los Angles                                                         FINISH:   Washington, D.C



ARRIVED:   by running, no transportation

PLAYERS (11):
1.   CHUCK/WYNONA:  from AL.  Country.  She was always complaining about she can't run & why would you come on the race  when it involves a lot of running.  (STUPID)
2.  BETH/MONA:  FROM COLORADO.   Roller Derby Moms.  I kind of like them.  Was hoping they win but they made a lot of mistakes.
3.  MAX/KATIE:  from  Buffalo, NY.  Newlyweds.  They thought they were going to win.  Very smart.
4.  ANTHONY/BATES:  from NC.  former Hockey Players.  THE WINNERS.  Didn't think they could win but they play a smart game.
5.  DAVE/CONNOR:  from UTAH.  Father & Son.  They looked liked a good team except the father in juried himself in the first leg & had to pulled themselves out of the game around the 3rd leg.
6.  JESSICA/JOHN:  from CA.  Dating.
7.  IDRIES/JAMIL:  from Chicago, ILL.  Twin Brothers Black.  Doctors.  Both are afraid of water which put them  behind & out of the race.  Another stupid teams which will come on the race knowing that there could be water challenge.
8.  PAM/WINNIE:  from CA.  Asian.  I thought they would go far but they keep getting lost.
9.  JOEY/MEGHAN:  from CA.  YouTube friends.  I thought he was gay.  He acted so gay.  Very stupid.
10.  MATT/DANIEL:  from SC.  Firemen.  
11.  CAROLINE/JENNIFER:  from TENN.  Country Singers.  Not very smart.  Kept teaming up with Bates & Anthony.

                                                     
ELIMATED:
MATT/DANIEL - their canoe tip over putting them behind;
IDRIES/JAMIL - had water challenge which put them behind;
JESSICA/JOHN - went to wrong place during the detour & still had a an Express Pass;
DAVE/CONNOR - injury to father;
PAM//WINNIE - got stuck on a detour;
JOEY/MEGHAN - was U-Turn;
CHUCK/WYNONA - for being slow;
JENNIFER/CAROLINE - got stuck on the road block & put them behind.

                                                 SUMMARY
LEG #1:  EXPRESS PASS will be give out to first pace BUT  2 PASSES one to & one to give away by  4th leg.  Clue is inside the computer of FORD FUSION.  Go to airport & fly to BORA BORA.  ROAD BLOCK:  sign up for helicopter ride & drop out (skydive).  2 teams to a helicopter.
-Mona didn't know that & sign for the last instead of the 3rd copter.
2ND ROAD BLOCK:  the one that didn't sky dive must search SANDCASTLES for next clue.
- Chuck couldn't find the clue at the beach. 
PIT STOP- MOTU CAFE - 1st Place - Jessica/John
Eliminated:  Matt/John.
- 4 hrs. penalty for not competing the road block -Max/Katie & Caroline/Jennifer.

LEG #2: take water taxi to Motu Toopua Nui.  Search ground for WEDDING CHAPEL & priest for blessing & next clue.  DETOUR:  Pick a Pearl or Take a Trunk. 
- again Wynona complain about running.  What did she think she could walk thorough the race.
-Dave/Connor forget their snorkel equipment.
- The twins are afraid of the water.
Now take jet skis to MOTU TAPU for next clue.  ROAD BLOCK:  Kick a Coconut.
-Winnie/Pam got lost on jet ski.
-John/Connor injury himself.
PIT STOP:  Motu Tapu  1st:  Bates/Anthony
Eliminated:  Idries/Jamil.

LEG #3  Fly to CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND.  Find the FORD FOCUS cars.  Drive to RAKAIA RIVER GORGE.
-Dave is on crutches.
Max/Katie gave John/Connor the 2nd Express Pass.
Jet Boat up river to next clue.  DETOUR:  Rev it up or Reel it In.
Then drive to MT. HUTT STATION.  ROAD BLOCK:  Shemozzle Race.
PIT STOP:  TERRACE DOWNS  1st Place:  Dave/Connor.
- they used their Express Pass.
no one eliminated continue racing.



LEG #4:  Fly to BALI, INDONESIA go to the MONKEY FOREST.  Choose a coconut & give it to monkey to open for next clue.  DETOUR:  Sandy Bottom or Fruity Top.  Proceed to ULUWATU SURF BEACH for next clue.  ROAD BLOCK:  Find surfboard with picture of something they had done (priest) & bring it to pit stop with your partner.
PIT STOP:  Top of Cliff  1st Place - Dave/Connor.
Eliminated:  Jessica/John.  never used their express pass.

LEG #5:  Fly to HANOI, VIETNAM  Find center of city.  RAP CONG NHAN - GALLERY 42 for next clue.
- Dave/Connor went to medical.  Then directly to pit stop to quit the race. 
ROAD BLOCK:  Find Political Quote in song.  Then proceed to CONG VIEN THONG NHAT & do dance.  DETOUR:  Make your Move or Make your Meal.  Then proceed to B-52 Memorial for next clue.  BLIND DOUBLE U-TURN: 
   Joey/Meghan by Pam/Winnie
   Chuck/Wynona by Joey/Meghan
PIT STOP :  Museum of National History 1st Place -  Winnie/Pam
Last:  Chuck/Wynona but not out 'cause Dave/Connor quit.



LEG #6:  Fly to MAUN, BOTWSWANA, find MACK AIR sign up for flight to MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK.  Drive down road for next clue.  ROAD BLOCK:  Dig for Scorpion.
-many teams were afraid.
Then proceed to OLD XHUMAGA ROAD.
- Joey is acting like a wimp.
DETOUTR:  Fire or Foul
PIT STOP:  Take the Bushmen with you to MENO A KWENA SAFARI CAMP   1st Pace - Bates/Anthony.   Last - Max/Katie non-eliminated.  Have a speed bump.



7.  Drive to BORO VILLAGE.
- Caroline/Jennifer got a speeding ticket.
FAST FORWARD - Water Ski 1 mile in cradile  water. -Anthony/Bates.
Proceed to ROYAL TREE GAME PRESERVE.  SPEED BUMP: - Max/Katie -Ceremonial Dance.
- also they got a speeding ticket.
DETOUR:  Brains or Brawn.
PIT STOP :  ROYAL TREE LODGE - 1st Place - Bates/Anthony.
Last - Pam/Winnie.

8.  Fly to ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Find CONDUCTOR for next clue. Take train to GRINDELWALD then find ALPHINE SHEPHERD.  Now travel by train to KLEINE SCHEIDEGG.
- I am sick of Wynona crying that she can not ran.
Travel by train again with their RECUE DOG to JUNGFRAUJOCH.  ROAD BLOCK:  Climb Eiger.
Now travel by train to GRINDELWAQLD GUND STATION.  SWITCH BACK:  Sled Cheese Hill from another season. 
PIT STOP:  BODMI SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL 1st Place - Bates/Anthony.
Last:  Chuck/Wynona  receive a 30 minutes penalty for not using sled non-eliminated.

9.  Make way to DRESDEN, GERMANY. Get next clue on the computer in your car FORD FUSION and answer questions.  Drive over 100 miles to BRANDENBURG GATE.  Proceed to PARK INN HOTEL. - Base Fly.
DETOUR:  Train Trails or Font Follies.
Drive to SALON ZUR WILDEN RENATE.  ROAD BLOCK:  Identify JFK quote then enter into labyrinth search for clue.  PIT STOP:  KURFURSTENDOMM  1st Place - Max/Katie.
Last - Mona/Beth - non-eliminate .  Speed Bump.

10.  Fly to EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND.  Find  FORD FIESTA to GOSFORD HOUSE.  ROAD BLOCK:  Play Bagpipes.  Then search Fireplaces for next clue in CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE.  DETOUR:  Tasty Pudding  or Whiskey Rollin.

DOUBLE U-TURN: 
     Joey/Meghan by Anthony /Bates  and
     Mona/Beth by Max/Katie.
SPEED BUMP:  Mona/Beth - Play Skittles.
PIT STOP:  NUDDRY STREET SOUTH 1st Place - Max/Katie.
Last - Joey/Meghan.

11.  Go to BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND take train - the ferry.  Pick up FORD FIESTA drive to PEATLAND PARK.  ROAD BLOCK:  Bog Snorkeling.  Then find THING WITH A RING. (statue).  -Jennifer could not do the road block.  took many attempts.
DETOUR:  Tray it  or Spray it..
PIT STOP:  ULSTER HALL - 1st Place - Max/Katie.
Last:  Jennifer/Caroline.

PART II OF LEG #11:     FINAL THREE
                       Bates/Anthony
                       Mona/Beth
                       Max/Katie.
Take a ferry to LONDON, ENGLAND.  Find the EUSTONTOP - order 2 pints.  Now Fly to FINAL CITY - WASHINGTON, D.C.  Go to steps where ML KING gave his speech.  (LINCOLN MEMORIAL) .  Then proceed to 100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE take a picture with the president.
- many teams thought they was going have pix with the REAL president.
-Mona/Beth gave their taxi driver of the white house (1600) instead 1100.
Now go to the TIDAL BASIN & find marked car.
SWITCH BACK - Spy Game.  from another season.
Now go to NATIOANAL STADIUM - Play Ball.  Then go to HAINES POINT.  Go Global  find the 10 countries that visited & put them in order.  Now go to FINISH LINE: MT. VERON'S GEORGE WASHINGTON HOME.:
    1st Place - Bates/Anthony
    2nd - Max/Katie
    3rd Place - Mona/Beth.

                                                 3-22-2014  UPDATE SUMMARY
1.  Wynona should had known that the race will involved a lot of running and be prepared for it.
2.  The twins should had practice on their swimming.


                                                     FAMOUS
1.  Mona & Beth appeared in an Walmart summer ad 21014.  They were good.




MY FAVORITES TEAMS:
1.  Beth & Mona
2.  Anthony & Bates - they grew on me.
3.  Dave & Connor - sorry to what happened to him.

NOT MY FAVOR:
1.  Chuck & Wynona - she knew they will be a lot of running on the race.  Stop whining.
2.  Jessica & John