Okay LCT, the show some of us love is about to start on the 6th of July. <img border="0" alt="[jump]" title="" src="graemlins/jumpjoy.gif" /> Karen and I communicated the last time it was on. I can't wait to see where they go this time, and see where we all want to go on our next trip! Karen, I checked off some of the locations from the Europe trip in May, I am sure you can start watching to see the locations for your Europe trip next year. FYI to everyone it will on July 6 on CBS. :) Jan

Jan,
I can't wait! Though, I am a little sad, my girlfriend and I applied for the race after this one and never heard back :(

For those of you who have never seen the show, it's really fun. The contestants have to travel around the world with limited money and get to the next location before the other teams. They go to some really exotic locales and sometimes, into the neighborhoods that can be scary.

Jan, didn't one contestant get arrested in Morocco when he lost his passport?

Amazing Race

One of my favorite shows! How many episodes are there, I've forgotten. I suspect we will be leaving for the Med cruise (Aug 22nd) before it's over and I don't like to keep the TV/VCR plugged in while we are gone due to our monsoons which are known for great lightening shows!
Friends had done a land tour of South America after the last one and I recognized several of the places they'd been from the show. I hadn't realized how beautiful South America is.
Look forward to discussions with you guys!
Maggie

Here is a message board that I like to visit: (but have never posted on!)

Amazing race board

And click here for a map of the supposed pit stops (Don't look if you want the locations to be a surprise)

Karen,

Really cool with the map! I never knew they posted the stops, but can't wait!!

Yep, you are correct about the passport person.
Thanks for the board also.

That is rip-off that you did not even get a response from CBS in regards to your request. We would have taken the LCT board members with you along the way to cheer you on!

Maggie, we will have fun with the show.

All those fans set your vcr's or dvd recorders for the show!
Jan

Jan,
That map isn't set in stone, it was made from reports of racer sitings while they were filming the show. I bet it is pretty close to their itinerary, though! I am looking forward to the Egypt episode.

Karen-
They must get so many tapes, you wonder if they look at every single one. There are probably lots for the category of "best girl friends." I laughed when I saw the two brothers this year. They always manage to have two overweight funny guys!
My friend's husband and I should have applied. We talk about it every year (kiddingly). They've never had that match-up!
maggie

Karen, didn't you get all the way to the finals in this thing a couple of years ago?

Heck no! The finals are held in LA, we didn't even make it to the first call back :(

Yippeee the season premiere is tonight at 9:30! Marc and Peter, you might like to check it out as the airport portions of the show might interest you!

I know what Jan, Maggie and I will be doing tonight :)

Count the Davises in for our favorite show ... this is a MUST WATCH event for us ... We love to envision ourselves on each leg and, of course, we ponder which pair within our father/mother/daughter/son family would make the best team. Guess I'll need to break down and buy TIVO to capture the show during NorFjor723.

Luke

Luke, I agree with you, this is one of the few shows that we must watch! I have the theme song running through my head right now! Maybe we should get together and have a chat afterwards (though 11pm is pushing my bedtime time a bit)

Karen, the show is from 930 to 1100? Do you know what it's regular slot will be?

We will also be watching.

Marc, I think the regular time slot is 9 to 10pm Tuesdays on CBS.

Karen-
Prime time here in Phoenix is 7 pm - 10 pm which I had to get used to, so AR is on from 8:30 - 10 tonight. I'll check in the chat room after to see if you are still awake! ( Advantage of that is that now I get to see some of Letterman before 11pm.)

Next week it will be at the regular time (here) of 9 - 10.

My absolute favorite reality show! I've heard there are no "alpha male" team this season, so everyone should have a better chance.

Andrea

Andrea,
There is only one all male team and they don't look as fit as the previous boy teams did!

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Well, what does everyone think? We are rooting for the Army dad/daughter and the internet dating couple. The poor army dad, getting 25 stitches in his knee when he fell coming out of the starting gate!
It appears to be as exciting of a season as last year was!

Jan,
So far, the internet pit stop map that the fans created is accurate.

We are backing the same teams, as well as the Bowling Moms (too much fun, or is it funny) and Chip/Kim.

We are also hoping the next losers are either the twins or the brothers.

Luke
NorFjor723

Luke, I agree with your loser choices!

Hey, Karen- I know how to pick winners don't I?
Thanks for not giving away the "ending" in the chat room! Haven't decided which team to root for yet, need another week to see their true personalities when the going gets tougher.

I've never watched the show before but the glowing reviews of the show by Karen et al got my attention and we Tivoed it tonight and watched. What fun! Amanda's complaining of a headache now from all the excitement. :) We've given it a season pass now to make sure we catch the whole thing. And we agree - cheering on Chip/Kim and the retired Army dad/daughter - hope the two brothers lose soon.

So are there perks for the order that you arrive at the pit stop? Do you depart the pit stop in the same order that you came in? Or are the only perks being the first arrival and not being the last?

Masaki

Yes, Masaki, the perk to arriving at the pit stop early is the order in which you leave the following morning. However, many times that advantage is lost when several teams catch the next plane or have to wait for something to open the next morning to search for the next clue. I think I've heard something about a new twist this season that will help eliminate some of those equalizing factors. Karen is the expert - I'm sure she'll have a better answer.

Kathy, I only new twist I know about is the Yield, where you have a one time option to make a team who's ahead of you come a halt for a predetermned time.

Masaki, tell Amanda after they eliminate a few teams, it's a little easier to keep track and not quite so hectic :)

Marc, did you and Arlene watch?

Karen, those boys definitely need to go - no way are they as fun as Kevin & Drew! I don't know if I've picked a favorite team yet - I do like the dad and daughter though.

Masaki, one thing that usually happens is the teams usually go from first to worst. It's amazing (ha, ha) how it happens!

This is my second time to post:
Karen,
I had to tape the show last night.

We arrived from Bermuda late yesterday afternoon. We flew out of BWI on the 2nd and flew into a tropical storm that lasted until Monday. The people on the Navigator had a rough ride over and back. And then when we all arrived, the taxi drivers were on strike! We stayed at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess along the harbor and went to the salt water pool and back to the room many times. Finally got out to Southampton on Monday and saw the ocean and it was rough, and cold (from the storms). We did have a relaxing time. The Navigator left on Sunday from St. George and it rained the whole afternoon that day. And when we left Bermuda yesterday, there were 5 ships in port. Did not want to come home, even though it was raining most of the time. Just Beautiful. Even in the rain.

Karen, I will watch it when I get off of work. I might be taping it and then watching it on Wednesday nights, might be one night behind you. I shall comment on it tomorrow.
Jan

Jan,
I am glad you had a good time even if the weather didn't cooperate!

We missed you in the chat room last night after the show :)

Karen:

Thanks for posting the link to the map of "predicted" legs of the season.
I do hope that it is correct as it has Leg 4 in St Petersburg (no, not Fla!) one week and a day before we board BAT!!
This one will need to be taped for my Bride!

Doug

Okay,

I did not know about the chat room, but hey I was in out of the country. Good excuse!! Karen, you might want to send me a special e-mail (hint) in regards to the next chat.

Okay, just finished the tape. I agree, the brothers are just NOT like the ones from last year, that we all fell in love with. They are a little nasty already. The poor father with 25 stitches, and he kept moving. Good for him. Next week the twins look like they get into a hassle. I was surprised by who got eliminated. It seems like the people that should win, don't. We shall stay tuned.
Karen, you might want to move the chat to Wed. night so that the Pacific coast people and Hawaii can take part in the chat. Just an idea. When is the last show this summer?

What did you all think about the challenge? That was kinda cool with the hotel. Landing in the pool. Not sure enough about the beef... Not sure if I like the yield part of the game yet. I hope next week they go inside and show the hotel.
Jan

Jan, I liked the challange but it seemed that the "slower" roulette game was just as fast, (if you remembered to get the clue from the box first!)

Agreed, people were getting quite lucky with the roulette wheel!

Are we actually having set chat times at this point?

Masaki

We can have the chats the following day for you extreme west coasters. :) Whatever works best for everyone is fine with me.

Editing to add, if anyone missed the show and wanted to see it, it is being repeated this Saturday on CBS.

Kevin & Drew: Unleashed!

Tonight, 10 EDT on Discovery Channel

As reported in USA Today:

"The two amusing, bickering best friends from the first Amazing Race turn out to be equally engaging in their own show."

Thanks for the heads up, Marc. I can't imagine what kind of show those two whacky guys will have!

"...a three part series that finds them competing to see who can do better at a series of tough jobs. In the premiere, they have to harvest cranberries and wrestle alligators, which they tackle with a gung-ho, conquer-all-fears spirit that should make their native New York proud."

....

"And they actually work. Not without complaint, mind you, but their insults (mostly affectionate) are inflicted on each other, not bystanders. If any two big, bald, overgrown frat boys can be considered adorable, it's [sic] Kevin and Drew - and that's some Discovery."

Marc, did you end up watching TAR on Tuesday?

Yes I did. Conrad Hilton sure got a lot of free advertising. I wonder if the zip lines were left up for other guests. I find that there are too many couple to start. The father and daughter don't have a chance. I agree they need to get rid of the two guys quick.

Tuesdays I can watch; but it sure is nice to have the PVR.

I watched my taped "Unleashed" this morning - hilarious!

I see the Amazing Race is headlining the CC board now. Gives a site for discussing the show.