Woo hoo, CBS has the new cast out now for Amazing Race 13! I have to go look and see who my favorite will be!

Amazing Race 13

Editing to add, I think my favs will be nerdy Mark and Bill and I also like the hippie honey farmers, Anita and Arthur.

Darn it Karen...you got me. I was going to post yesterday. I think the premiere is Sept. 28th!

I am ready for the Race AND Survivor! Yippeee for fall tv, lol.

Me too! Although, I have enjoyed some of the summer shows, like The Greatest American Dog. I'm not watching this season of Big Brother though...for some reason most of the houseguests just got on my nerves, so I was done after the first couple of episodes.

I'm also looking forward to the new seasons of Amazing Race and Survivor. I've just read all the bio's for Amazing Race and think I have a favorite team but I'll wait to see them in competition mode to be sure if I like them.

Yay! I love TAR and Survivor (especially because this one is in Africa!). Andrea, you're not missing much on BB - I can't believe how rude and volatile these folks are. I thought they looked boring at the beginning, but most of them have become so nasty to each other.

The DVR is set for the season series ... our son, Oz, wants us to apply for the show when he turns 21 in 2009 --- "Team Oz" has a nice ring to it (Ozro Luke Davis III and IV).

Go for it, Luke! I'd be in your cheering section!!

Thanks Karen! I love the organic berry farmers but don't think "Jerry Garcia and Mountain Woman" are up to the physical challenge?

Everyone ready for tonights show? We are going out to dinner early so I will be home by 7:00, I am still not used to central time and prime time TV starting so early!

Karen, the good thing about central time is that prime time is over at 10:00 rather than 11:00. You can get to bed earlier. We've learned to either eat early or do take out and eat in front of the TV (now that there's no kids at home we can do that ;) ). We'll definitely be watching Amazing Race at 7, then Cold Case, then the Unit--another of our favorites.

Looks like it will start on time since the news is on now. The football games sometimes run long so that messes up our planned watching and recording of Sunday night tv.

It was a great start to a new season!!! :)

I won't spoil it for an West coasters but I will say I am not surprised who came in last!

I also have a least favorite team, the stay at home whiny husband and his poor wife :eek:

Who came in last was no surprise to me either. At least they did not have to worry about others taking care of their busineess left at home for long.

Karen, I can't figure out who you mean by the whiny husband and his poor wife. Terence is whiny but he and Sarah are not married.

I like the brother and sister, Nick and Star. I also like the geeks and the mother and son team although I don't think the later will be able to make it to the end.

Kathy, I meant Terence and Sarah. If they are not married, Sarah still has a chance! I couldn't believe when he whined because she was walking faster then him and when he whined on the cargo net!

I like the brother and sister, too. So far, I think they are my favs.

It was pretty obvious who was so not up to this kind of physical challenge. It seems like if you are not physically fit you better be wily and cunning and they just weren't up to either. But they were cute while they lasted.
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Helen, the beekeepers might not of been fit but dang, they could of at least made an attempt to hurry to the check in point! I was shocked that they were just moseying around at the end!

Well, Karen we know they did not stop somewhere to gussy up for the camera! I guess they knew they were last and that being the case what's the rush?
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Oh my gosh, Helen, I was itching to tie Mrs. Beekeepers hair back!

I hope to see the second half of tonight's show on the Internet tomorrow. I now have our DVR set to record including 1 hour after show ends so that should take care of my recording for future weeks. Tonight when I started to watch my recording and saw that 60 Minutes was still in progress I could have kicked myself for not remembering to factor that into my scheduling. I quickly tried to change the setting and it appeared to "take my instuctions" but mid-way though the show it acted like a broken record as it played an endless short loop!

Editing to say I've watched clips from what I missed last night. The team that was eliminated was not a favorite of mine so I was not sad to see them go. But I was impressed that when she noticed the local housing in the city they flew to she realized just how little she had to complain about their own economic situation at home and he agreed with her. Maybe there is hope for them as a couple after all. I wish the pair that came in second could have come in first. Did the winners of this leg win a trip or anything special? They are one of my least favorite teams.

Did Terrance really ask Sarah to blow on the boo boo on his forehead???? I hope they don't get kicked off soon, he is so fun to watch!

I was aghast at all the mistakes some were making last night, really simple things that reading the clue properly would of prevented. I can't believe how long the girls dug in the sand for a cargo container!

Yes, the "I'm bleeding" incident was a new LOW for TAR contestants ... it may be time for a Terrance voodoo doll.

Terrance's boo boo on the forehead was in the beginning so I saw all of that. It truly could not have been more than a tiny scratch. A cut on the forehead bleeds profusely.

If those girls had only noticed that no one else was digging in the sand that should have given them second thoughts. They must not have any idea of what a cargo container is. I think they each reach panic mode easily and then their brains stop functioning. (That's happened to me so I guess I should not throw rocks from my glass house.)

How inattentive must you be to not notice that your taxi is STILL there??? The frat boys should have come in first after they figured out right away to just take the whole list back to the guy. Truthfully I think I would probably still be there at the wall. That was a tough one I thought.
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Is anyone still watching? Comments?

Heck ya, I am still watching! Mark commented last night that the road blocks and detours need to be a bit harder and I think I agree.
It was nice to visit Auckland again and Cambodia was inspiring.
I am rooting for Starr and her brother!

Editing to add, one thing that confused me about last nights episode...why is Terrance's time penalty for the speeding ticket being applied to the beginning of next weeks episode instead of last nights episode???

I'm watching too -- I like the Mother and son. We won't be able to see it from now on, so please keep posting who gets eliminated and other pertinent information. Thanks.

I like the mother and son, too! I will make sure to update you each week, Peggy!

Thank You, you're a doll :lct:

Karen, I was also a little confused about the penalty for speeding. What I think happened was that even though they were penalized 30 minutes it made no difference in the outcome of last Sunday's episode, and that their departure time for the next episode will be delayed by 30 minutes from what it would have been if he had not been stopped for speeding.

Kathy, that makes sense to me!

Before I get to the recap for Peggy, I have a few random thoughts. Who thinks that the road blocks and detours are just too easy this year? Ironing??? The only challenge that I remember as being "challenging" this season was climbing the Sky Tower. I am also annoyed by Dan and Andrew and how they just don't seem motivated.

I found this interesting video of what happens to the contestants after they are eliminated. I just thought they went home!

Elimination station video


Here is a recap I found for Peggy:


Episode 6
Teams depart in the order in which they arrived, except for Terence & Sarah who received a half hour penalty for speeding.

First: Nick & Starr - 11:22PM
Second: Toni & Dallas - 11:34PM
Third: Ken & Tina - 11:53PM
Fourth: Kelly & Christy - 11:59PM
Fifth: Terence & Sarah - 12:05AM
Sixth: Andrew & Dan - 12:29AM

Dallas wants to hook up with Starr, but he’s not catching any breaks with his mom and Starr’s brother around all the time. Ken & Tina say they’re still struggling with each other. Kelly & Christy think they’re quick learners. I’m going to have to take them by their word.

Teams will be flying to Delhi, India. Historically, the India leg has been a difficult one for some teams. With all teams leaving around midnight, the airport will serve to bunch them all together.

Nick tries to give Kelly & Christy some advice to cover up a little. We’ve seen in the past where female teams get grabbed on trains, but the girls aren’t particularly concerned. Andrew & Dan say Cambodia was like child’s play by comparison. Most teams don’t seem to have found cab drivers who know where they’re going, and arriving in rush hour probably hasn’t helped any.

The road block for this leg of the race is to paint autorickshaws green to signal they run on natural gas. Backseat painters Terence and Tina aren’t helping their partners any. The other teams get how to be helpful without smothering their partners, rather than being critical and getting in the way.

Road block (in order of arrival): Starr, Andrew, Toni, Kelly, Sarah, Ken

The next stop is the Ambassador Hotel, which means another trip back through the crowded streets of New Delhi. Ken & Tina were the only ones who had their cab driver wait for them, although he did get them really lost last time. Everybody else needs to figure out where to get another cab. I’m not surprised that Ken & Tina have gotten lost again and are again in last place.

The detour is a choice between launder money or launder clothes. In launder money, teams create a wedding necklace out of 10 individual notes that add up to exactly 780 rupees. Teams will need to exchange their own cash for the right combination of bills. In launder clothes, teams will use a charcoal heated iron to press 20 pieces of clothing. The irons are very hot and present some trouble, but Nick & Starr were smart enough to bring their gloves (didn’t anyone else plan for a cold climate?).

Launder clothes: Nick & Starr, Toni & Dallas, Andrew & Dan, Kelly & Christy
Launder money: Terence & Sarah, Ken & Tina

The pit stop for this leg of the race is Baha’i House, the national headquarters for the Baha’i faith.

First: Nick & Starr (win electric cars)
Second: Kelly & Christy
Third: Toni & Dallas
Fourth: Terence & Sarah
Fifth: Andrew & Dan
Non-eliminated: Ken & Tina

Andrew & Dan gave them plenty of opportunities with their horrible ironing skills (what do you expect from frat boys?), but Ken & Tina’s combination of not working together well and having horrible luck with cabs did them in. The good news for Ken & Tina is that this was a non-elimination leg, though they will encounter a speed bump next week.

Tina and Terence both reinforced my previous impressions of them - yuk! If their partners continue relationships with them after the race, they deserve what they get!

Rooting for mother and son.

We're rooting for the mother & son team, too!

I agree, Karen, about some of these challenges being too easy. Ironing!? Duh!

Karen, thanks for the Amazing Race update--it's much appreciated!!

I can say that I am happy about last nights elimination!!


Here is a recap for Peggy:

'Amazing Race' recap: Little lies, big complaints from final five

Kelly and Christy were the sixth team eliminated from “Amazing Race 13” Sunday night. The girls put up a great fight, but powdered dye and small text were just too much for the divorcees, and they were sent back to the United States.

Tonight’s episode started in New Delhi at Baha'i House, the national headquarters for the Baha'i faith. The six remaining teams had just finished a mandatory rest period and were ready and rearing to continue the competition the next morning.

Nick and Starr were the first to arrive so they were also the first team to depart. They, and eventually the rest of the teams, will have to travel to the Deshbandhu Apartments central park to find the next clue. Nick and Starr know that their lies have made them a target, but they have no plans to stop what has been working for them for so long.

Kelly and Christy, who have moved up quite a bit in the race, were the next to leave, followed by Toni and Dallas. Terence and Sarah were the fourth to depart, Dan and Andrew were the fifth team to depart and Ken and Tina were the last team to depart the Baha'i House.

Dan and Andrew think that their opposite strengths really help them in this game, and they know that it is very important for them to stay as far ahead of Ken and Tina as possible.

Ken and Tina feel that they can make up for the time they’ve lost in the race and believe that the challenges they’re feeling right now will only make them stronger in the race and in their relationship.

When the teams finally arrive at the central park they quickly learn that finding the clue will not be as easy as they thought. At the park is a road block that only one team member can participate in. For the road block the person will have to participate in the Holi Festival, a festival where locals pelt each other with powdered dye and water.

Each person will have to scramble through the mess, climb up a tower and find one of the cards marked “Amazing Race” among a bunch of “Try Again” cards.

Starr decides to go in, and she does pretty well. She manages to get in and out quickly without being covered too much. The clue tells them to go to Charity Birds Hospital in Old Delhi to search through bird cages for their next clue.

Dallas and Terence also do a great job, but nothing good can be said for Kelly’s trip through the festival. After running around for a while, she dodges out of the crossfire for a break. After some water and a quick change (she puts a hat and sunglasses on and a bandana over her mouth) she heads back in. Once again, they haven’t read the clue correctly though. Every time Kelly goes in, which was multiple times by the way, she grabs any card, not paying any attention to what the card says on it.

Andrew and Dan show up after Kelly’s second attempt and leave before they find it. This is getting so ridiculous! If Ken and Tina pass them, I’m going to laugh so hard. I do feel a little bad though. I’m sure it is very, very hard, and I mean the poor girl is completely covered in powder. After the third attempt Kelly says she just can’t do it, she’ll never be able to complete this. Finally, the girls decide to read the clue one more time. Christy realizes that they need a marked envelope, and a few minutes later they have their clue.

Not long after they leave, Ken and Tina arrive, and Ken decides to go in to the mess. He has no problem finding the clue, and the two take off. They actually almost get ahead of Kelly and Christy though because no one will give the girls a ride.

Over at the hospital Nick and Starr have discovered the detour. As a team they must decide if they want to go Bleary Eyed or Teary Eyed. In Bleary Eyed the teams will follow a power line, keeping track of the small numbers above them. In Teary Eyed the teams will head to a local spice market where they will have to carry two 40 pound bags of Chiles a quarter of a mile, then take those Chiles and crush them until they become Chile powder. Nick and Starr decide to go with Bleary Eyed.

With the help of some local kids Toni and Dallas find the detour card and choose Bleary Eyed.

When Terence and Sarah arrive at the hospital they think a little bit too hard about their clue. Terence makes Sarah go in to one of the larger cages to search through the bird seed for the card. Eww! The team chooses Teary Eyed, while Andrew and Dan and Kelly and Christy choose Bleary Eyed

Because Ken and Tina were the last team last week, they will have to complete a Speed Bump challenge. For their challenge they will have to serve holy water to hundreds of people at a local temple. Once all of the people have gone, they can continue with the race. The team actually looks like they’re having fun at their detour. I hope they aren’t wasting any time.

At the power lines Nick and Starr are joined by Toni and Dallas. When Dallas asks the team if they have seen any numbers, Nick quickly says no even though they have already spotted one. Just another little white lie to get them through the game I guess. It’s amazing that anyone trust them anymore. Starr still has a little heart left though, as she decides the two teams will complete the task quicker if they work together. If only that decision had nothing to do with Starr’s little crush.

I’m not sure why Terence and Sarah decided to go physical, but they seem to be doing OK. And honestly, Terence makes Sarah look like such a tough girl. I mean, he is constantly complaining! Something is either in his eye, down his throat or up his nose. Get over it!

Nick and Starr and Toni and Dallas complete the challenge at the same time, putting them both in first place. Now it will be all about speed. The clue tells them they must head to Humayum’s tomb, the check point for this episode. The last team to arrive there may be eliminated.

Lucky for the rest of the teams, the four first place members are stuck in a huge amount of traffic.

Andrew and Dan finish going through the power lines, but their numbers are incorrect. Kelly and Christy are also wrong on their first try.

No amount of traffic could stop Nick and Starr though. The team was the first to arrive at the check point, and their reward was another fabulous trip. I am so jealous!

Toni and Dallas soon follow them and promise to beat Nick and Starr the next time around.

Ken and Tina’s hopes are high when they arrive at the Bleary Eyed challenge because Andrew and Dan and Kelly and Christy are still there. The team is even happier when they realize that they have finished before the two remaining teams and will not be last this time around. Maybe Andrew and Dan and Kelly and Christy should work together? It worked for the first and second place teams.

When Kelly and Christy go back for their third try they realize that they have been looking at the wrong numbers. When Andrew and Dan go back for their third try Ken and Tina inform them that they have been looking at the wrong numbers. So now it is just a race to see who can gather the correct numbers the fastest. While Tina isn’t sure it was a good move strategically, she is happy to have helped them.

Terence and Sarah are the third team to arrive at the check point, and Ken and Tina are the fourth team to arrive.

On the street Dan and Andrew are the first to complete the task, but Kelly and Christy aren’t far behind them. Just like the first two teams, the last two teams are stuck in heavy traffic.

When the fifth team arrives it turns out to be Andrew and Dan. Aww! I really like the girls, and I wanted them to make it another week or two. They are eliminated from the competition and are thankfully that they did the competition together.

Final thoughts

OK, we are down to the final five teams and no one is holding back! The little lies from Nick and Starr and the dramatic complaints from Terence and Sarah make for such great television, and as the grand prize draws closer the lies and complaints are going to start getting bigger. It’s a given.

Next week Andrew and Dan will turn on one another, and I can’t say I haven’t seen it coming. I think we all have seen the tension that starts between those two when times get rough. They’re like an old, unhappy married couple.

We were disappointed that Whiner and Sarah were not elimated. I tolerate DanDrew better than the divorcees, so I'm fine with the results .... Ken and Tina have grown on us, but Toni/Dallas are the favorites in our house.

Whiner and Sarah are so amusing, I am not ready for them to leave yet! Who else would pour water in his nose on national TV!!

Sarah really seems to care for him proving once again that there IS someone for everyone. I am getting pretty tired of those complaining frat boys. Terence at least is comical, the frats are just tiresome, like Eeyore x2. I was sorry the girls got beat by them.
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