Post by bbfanatik on Nov 10, 2005 14:17:46 GMT -5
Amazing Race FE
Episode 7 & 8
I am gonna try this recap thing for the first time so bear with me. I have never done this before, so if I screw up, Oh well.....at leat I tried... ;D
Oh and about the typos....Sorry in advance.
This weeks show started without my favorite team...The Gaghans
That little girl Carissa was incredible. Such a positive family and an inspiration to all.
On to the show, which will actually be two shows beacuse this week we were treated to a 2-hour Amazing Race (there will be no show next week)
Show #1 - Episode #7: Your Momma Always Told You to Wear Clean Underwear!
We start with the Paolo's leaving first, with the clue instructing them to walk to Playa Maracas. Once there one team member would have to swim out to a bouy and retrieve a clue. Tony Paolo opted to do this and ended up having to be rescued. Why on earth would you let your oldest team member perform this task in beyond me. Seems like either little DJ or the other kid(not sure of his name) would have done this faster and without having to be rescued, but that is just my opinion.
The Linz family was next in the water, with Papa Wally Bransen following close behind. Because Tony Paolo needed help this allowed the Linz Family and the Bransen Family to move ahead. The next clue instructed them to go by taxi to the town of Grecia and a find La Iglesia de Metal, a metal church brought to Costa Rica from Belgium in the 1800s. They would receive their next clue from an altar boy standing at the entrance.
By the time the Linz siblings found a telephone to call a taxi, both the Paolos and the Bransens caught up. So the race was on with a three way to the church. Hmmm....that didn't sound so good, I meant to say a three way RACE to the church....lol
The Bransens ended up with a taxi driver who did not know where she was going. And I thougth women would always stop and ask for directions, but I guess not in foreign countries.
Upon arrival at the church, the Linz family bypassed a funeral in progress, received thier clue only to open it and find a Detour. In this Detour your choice was brush or barrell. In brush you had to paint the wheels of carts according to a pattern already started.
In Barrell you had to load one ton of sugar cane on a truck flatbed and then deliver it to a factory. Once at the factory you had to find the hidden clue in a rum barrel in a plantation warehouse. The Paolos and Linzs both opted for Barrell and began loading sugar cane. The Linzs were able to ovetake the Paolos due to the strength of the young boys. Plus Momma Paolo was doing nothing more than taking bs from DJ, AGAIN.
Because the Bransens taxi driver got them lost, the Weavers and Godlewskis were able to catch up with them at the Brush part of the Detour. All three were now painting away, however the Godlewskis managed to fight thus causing them to be last to finish this task.
Once all had finished this Detour the next clue sent them to the airport where they would fly to Phoenix, Arizona. Once in Phoenix they would have to drive to the Bondurant Superkarts School. (uhoh, I smell another whining session fromt he Weavers).
The Linzs were able to get on the earliest flight arriving in Phoenix, or so they thought. The four other teams were able to secure a flight that would have them arrive in Phoenix 15 minutes earlier than the Linz Family.
Of course we can not wait in the airport without drama. The Weavers cornered DJ Paolo and wanted to know why the Paolos had yielded them. Of course DJ the smart one that he is, said it's a game, suck it up and move on. (Well not exactly those words, but I am sure he was thinking them. I know I was). Of course Momma Weaver had to let him know there were more yields out there and that the Paolo's could not use them.
The Weavers, Godlewskis, Paolos and Bransens all had to change planes at JFK, and what a surprise the Godlewskis reservation from JFK to Phoenix was gone. So they went to Newark and was able to get an even earlier flight to Phoenix which would allow them to be in first place. Once they arrived at the Bondurant Superkart Speedway, they were presented with a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one member would have to suit up and drive a fancy go-kart around a track 50 times. The Weavers would not like this.
Because the Godlewskis were able to secure the earlier flight they arrived at the roadblock first and were able to have a 25 lap lead on the next team to arrive. Wally Bransen was second, The Weavers in third, with Momma Weaver opting to do the race around the track while her kids stood and cried.
Once the Roadblock was completed it was on to the Pit Stop, Fort Dowell. The Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) arrived first winning a trip to Belize. Now here you woudl think the Bransen family would have arrived in second, however they got lost and this allowed the Weaver Family to take second place just ahead of the Linz Family who arrived in third. The Paolos arrived at the pitt stop ahead of the Bransens, but beacuse they were the last to leave the track they thought they were in last place. Thinking this would be a non-elimination leg, they stopped in the parking lot to put on as many clothes as possible. What a sight to see Momma Paolo in her granny panties.....
And Papa Paolo is his skivies...
While they were putting clothes on they saw the Bransens pull up. It dawned on them that they were not in last place so they took off running and ended up stepping on the mat in fourth place. They then told the Bransens to go put on clothes in case it was a non-elimination leg. The Bransens did and it was a non elimination leg, so the Bransens would continue in the race just without their belongings and without any money.
I have to give it to Phil when he told the Paolos "Paolo Family, You look ridiculous.....
So we end this show with the Godlewskis in first, then the Weavers, Linzs and Paolos with the Bransens bringing up the rear. Good luck Bransens, you will need it!
Episode #8 - The Demise of the Paolos
We start the show with the Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) leaving first and having to drive to Mesa, Arizona (makes me think of that country song, There is no Arizona). These women pregnant dog and moan more than I care to watch. Following them are the Linz Family (3 boys, 1 girl), my new pick to win. Unfortunately they got pulled over by the cops but were able to wiggle out of a ticket plus get directions, but this allowed the Weavers to pass them by. The destination: Fighter Combat International....sounds like we are gonna go flying. Of course because it does not open until 4:30am, it allows for all to catch up. But they do have to pull numbers and stay in order.
The Bransens were the last to leave with nothing on but the clothes on their backs. They were smart enought to stop at a casino to beg for money and dad was even smarter by letting the cute girls do the begging.
At 4:30 when Fighter Combat International opened they found out this was a Roadblock where one person would take off in a flighter plane and after doing some funky moves would then perform a 360-degree loop with them in control. I dont think I would want to be the pilot in that plane when a novice would be taking over. But I am sure the real pilot had a hand on the joystick just in case.
The Weavers finsihed first with the Godlewski and Linz families following behind. All three were able to do this on their first attempt. There next clue instructed them to drive to the Grand Canyon or as DJ Paolo put it "The World's Biggest Pothole". I wanted to reach thru the TV and slap him for that remark as I have been to the Grand Canyon and I have hit many a pothole and the Grand Canyon is much to pretty and awesome to be refrred to as a pothole.
While we wait for them to arrive at the Grand Canyon, lets go see how the others are doing with their plane stunt.
The Bransens and Paolos had some trouble with the Roadblock and had to try twice to complete the stunt, but they were able to finally complete the stunt and they were off to the Grand Canyon, however the Bransens stopped for directions letting the Paolos get ahead of them.
On the way to the Grand Canyon, the "Christian Weavers" decided to do an unchristian thing by throwing trash at the Godlewski's. Don't they realize that they did not hurt the Godlewski's but however had commited a crime of nature. How shameful. I hope when they have a chance to see the show they will feel really really bad about their actions. (Don't get me wrong, I am Christian and am in no way putting Christians down, but for the Weavers to whine about nobody liking them because they are Christians and then they go and litter, what hypocrites.)
Once all teams eventually arrive at Lipon Point at the Grand Canyon they receive a clue which tells them to drive (again) to another point in space, the Glen Canyon Dam. The Weavers, Godlewskis and Linz get that clue and head to the dam. Back to the Bransens who stopped for directions and ended up letting the Paolos get ahead, find that was the smart thing to do, as the directions helped them to arrive ahead of the Paolos in fourth place who got stuck in traffic. (Of course this allowed for DJ to bash his mom again and to my surprise the dad joined in in telling her to shut up...this family needs theraphy...BAD) I really like the Bransens and wish they would win but I dont see it happening. They are my new favorite since the Gaghans are gone, but not my pick to win.
Back to the Glen Canyon Dam, the Weavers, Linz and Godlewskis all arrive simultaneously and get a giude to walk them out to the clue box. This clue was a Detour. Bearing or Bailing. In Bearing you would have to use a compass to navigate your way to several clue boxes to pick up cards, use the coordinates on the card to go to the next box and so and so on until they found the box with the last card which said "End" and return for a clue. In Bailing you had to bail water from a small boat, then push, pull, drag the boat ashore to receive your clue. Everyone but the Weavers opted for Bailing, Moma Weaver says she is good at reading a compass. Apparently she is not too bad as they were able to find all cards no problem.
Once you finished your Detour it was off to the Pit Stop by boat. Althought the Linz family was in first, their boat was moaving really slow and this allowed the Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) to overtake the lead and make it to the pit stop in first place. Their prize, a travel trailer. The Linz Family was second. The Weavers were next, third place, and once again we had to hear them whining about how nobody likes us and we are just trying to be good Christians. Oh Yeah, go pick up that trach you threw out the car window pregnant dog!
Thankfully the Bransens managed to work together and ended up coming in fourth place...whew!
FINALLY, the Paolos show up in last place, and thankfully this was an elimination leg and the Paolos are GONE...woohoo!!!! Let's all sing, "Ding Dong the not a very nice person (DJ) is Dead". I have never been so happy to see a family get eliminated in all my life. This kid was terrible to his mom and he sould be eternally ashamed of himself, however he did have some nice parting wrods: “My mom really did surprise me. This race really showed me a different side of her and maybe next time we’re in a situation, I won’t be so down on her.” Tony added, “This is more than I expected. The experience and the friendship that we made on the race, it’s going to last a lifetime and that’s more than a million bucks.” Maybe so, but get some theraphy....FAST.
So we are down to four, Godlewskis, Linz, Weavers and Bransens in that order. I think this will come down to the Godlewskis and the Linzs with the Linz taking the whole thing....we will have to see, but that is my prediction.
Until we meet again next week....hugs and kisses
written by bbfanatik
Episode 7 & 8
I am gonna try this recap thing for the first time so bear with me. I have never done this before, so if I screw up, Oh well.....at leat I tried... ;D
Oh and about the typos....Sorry in advance.
This weeks show started without my favorite team...The Gaghans
That little girl Carissa was incredible. Such a positive family and an inspiration to all.
On to the show, which will actually be two shows beacuse this week we were treated to a 2-hour Amazing Race (there will be no show next week)
Show #1 - Episode #7: Your Momma Always Told You to Wear Clean Underwear!
We start with the Paolo's leaving first, with the clue instructing them to walk to Playa Maracas. Once there one team member would have to swim out to a bouy and retrieve a clue. Tony Paolo opted to do this and ended up having to be rescued. Why on earth would you let your oldest team member perform this task in beyond me. Seems like either little DJ or the other kid(not sure of his name) would have done this faster and without having to be rescued, but that is just my opinion.
The Linz family was next in the water, with Papa Wally Bransen following close behind. Because Tony Paolo needed help this allowed the Linz Family and the Bransen Family to move ahead. The next clue instructed them to go by taxi to the town of Grecia and a find La Iglesia de Metal, a metal church brought to Costa Rica from Belgium in the 1800s. They would receive their next clue from an altar boy standing at the entrance.
By the time the Linz siblings found a telephone to call a taxi, both the Paolos and the Bransens caught up. So the race was on with a three way to the church. Hmmm....that didn't sound so good, I meant to say a three way RACE to the church....lol
The Bransens ended up with a taxi driver who did not know where she was going. And I thougth women would always stop and ask for directions, but I guess not in foreign countries.
Upon arrival at the church, the Linz family bypassed a funeral in progress, received thier clue only to open it and find a Detour. In this Detour your choice was brush or barrell. In brush you had to paint the wheels of carts according to a pattern already started.
In Barrell you had to load one ton of sugar cane on a truck flatbed and then deliver it to a factory. Once at the factory you had to find the hidden clue in a rum barrel in a plantation warehouse. The Paolos and Linzs both opted for Barrell and began loading sugar cane. The Linzs were able to ovetake the Paolos due to the strength of the young boys. Plus Momma Paolo was doing nothing more than taking bs from DJ, AGAIN.
Because the Bransens taxi driver got them lost, the Weavers and Godlewskis were able to catch up with them at the Brush part of the Detour. All three were now painting away, however the Godlewskis managed to fight thus causing them to be last to finish this task.
Once all had finished this Detour the next clue sent them to the airport where they would fly to Phoenix, Arizona. Once in Phoenix they would have to drive to the Bondurant Superkarts School. (uhoh, I smell another whining session fromt he Weavers).
The Linzs were able to get on the earliest flight arriving in Phoenix, or so they thought. The four other teams were able to secure a flight that would have them arrive in Phoenix 15 minutes earlier than the Linz Family.
Of course we can not wait in the airport without drama. The Weavers cornered DJ Paolo and wanted to know why the Paolos had yielded them. Of course DJ the smart one that he is, said it's a game, suck it up and move on. (Well not exactly those words, but I am sure he was thinking them. I know I was). Of course Momma Weaver had to let him know there were more yields out there and that the Paolo's could not use them.
The Weavers, Godlewskis, Paolos and Bransens all had to change planes at JFK, and what a surprise the Godlewskis reservation from JFK to Phoenix was gone. So they went to Newark and was able to get an even earlier flight to Phoenix which would allow them to be in first place. Once they arrived at the Bondurant Superkart Speedway, they were presented with a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one member would have to suit up and drive a fancy go-kart around a track 50 times. The Weavers would not like this.
Because the Godlewskis were able to secure the earlier flight they arrived at the roadblock first and were able to have a 25 lap lead on the next team to arrive. Wally Bransen was second, The Weavers in third, with Momma Weaver opting to do the race around the track while her kids stood and cried.
Once the Roadblock was completed it was on to the Pit Stop, Fort Dowell. The Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) arrived first winning a trip to Belize. Now here you woudl think the Bransen family would have arrived in second, however they got lost and this allowed the Weaver Family to take second place just ahead of the Linz Family who arrived in third. The Paolos arrived at the pitt stop ahead of the Bransens, but beacuse they were the last to leave the track they thought they were in last place. Thinking this would be a non-elimination leg, they stopped in the parking lot to put on as many clothes as possible. What a sight to see Momma Paolo in her granny panties.....
And Papa Paolo is his skivies...
While they were putting clothes on they saw the Bransens pull up. It dawned on them that they were not in last place so they took off running and ended up stepping on the mat in fourth place. They then told the Bransens to go put on clothes in case it was a non-elimination leg. The Bransens did and it was a non elimination leg, so the Bransens would continue in the race just without their belongings and without any money.
I have to give it to Phil when he told the Paolos "Paolo Family, You look ridiculous.....
So we end this show with the Godlewskis in first, then the Weavers, Linzs and Paolos with the Bransens bringing up the rear. Good luck Bransens, you will need it!
Episode #8 - The Demise of the Paolos
We start the show with the Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) leaving first and having to drive to Mesa, Arizona (makes me think of that country song, There is no Arizona). These women pregnant dog and moan more than I care to watch. Following them are the Linz Family (3 boys, 1 girl), my new pick to win. Unfortunately they got pulled over by the cops but were able to wiggle out of a ticket plus get directions, but this allowed the Weavers to pass them by. The destination: Fighter Combat International....sounds like we are gonna go flying. Of course because it does not open until 4:30am, it allows for all to catch up. But they do have to pull numbers and stay in order.
The Bransens were the last to leave with nothing on but the clothes on their backs. They were smart enought to stop at a casino to beg for money and dad was even smarter by letting the cute girls do the begging.
At 4:30 when Fighter Combat International opened they found out this was a Roadblock where one person would take off in a flighter plane and after doing some funky moves would then perform a 360-degree loop with them in control. I dont think I would want to be the pilot in that plane when a novice would be taking over. But I am sure the real pilot had a hand on the joystick just in case.
The Weavers finsihed first with the Godlewski and Linz families following behind. All three were able to do this on their first attempt. There next clue instructed them to drive to the Grand Canyon or as DJ Paolo put it "The World's Biggest Pothole". I wanted to reach thru the TV and slap him for that remark as I have been to the Grand Canyon and I have hit many a pothole and the Grand Canyon is much to pretty and awesome to be refrred to as a pothole.
While we wait for them to arrive at the Grand Canyon, lets go see how the others are doing with their plane stunt.
The Bransens and Paolos had some trouble with the Roadblock and had to try twice to complete the stunt, but they were able to finally complete the stunt and they were off to the Grand Canyon, however the Bransens stopped for directions letting the Paolos get ahead of them.
On the way to the Grand Canyon, the "Christian Weavers" decided to do an unchristian thing by throwing trash at the Godlewski's. Don't they realize that they did not hurt the Godlewski's but however had commited a crime of nature. How shameful. I hope when they have a chance to see the show they will feel really really bad about their actions. (Don't get me wrong, I am Christian and am in no way putting Christians down, but for the Weavers to whine about nobody liking them because they are Christians and then they go and litter, what hypocrites.)
Once all teams eventually arrive at Lipon Point at the Grand Canyon they receive a clue which tells them to drive (again) to another point in space, the Glen Canyon Dam. The Weavers, Godlewskis and Linz get that clue and head to the dam. Back to the Bransens who stopped for directions and ended up letting the Paolos get ahead, find that was the smart thing to do, as the directions helped them to arrive ahead of the Paolos in fourth place who got stuck in traffic. (Of course this allowed for DJ to bash his mom again and to my surprise the dad joined in in telling her to shut up...this family needs theraphy...BAD) I really like the Bransens and wish they would win but I dont see it happening. They are my new favorite since the Gaghans are gone, but not my pick to win.
Back to the Glen Canyon Dam, the Weavers, Linz and Godlewskis all arrive simultaneously and get a giude to walk them out to the clue box. This clue was a Detour. Bearing or Bailing. In Bearing you would have to use a compass to navigate your way to several clue boxes to pick up cards, use the coordinates on the card to go to the next box and so and so on until they found the box with the last card which said "End" and return for a clue. In Bailing you had to bail water from a small boat, then push, pull, drag the boat ashore to receive your clue. Everyone but the Weavers opted for Bailing, Moma Weaver says she is good at reading a compass. Apparently she is not too bad as they were able to find all cards no problem.
Once you finished your Detour it was off to the Pit Stop by boat. Althought the Linz family was in first, their boat was moaving really slow and this allowed the Desparate Housewives (Godlewskis) to overtake the lead and make it to the pit stop in first place. Their prize, a travel trailer. The Linz Family was second. The Weavers were next, third place, and once again we had to hear them whining about how nobody likes us and we are just trying to be good Christians. Oh Yeah, go pick up that trach you threw out the car window pregnant dog!
Thankfully the Bransens managed to work together and ended up coming in fourth place...whew!
FINALLY, the Paolos show up in last place, and thankfully this was an elimination leg and the Paolos are GONE...woohoo!!!! Let's all sing, "Ding Dong the not a very nice person (DJ) is Dead". I have never been so happy to see a family get eliminated in all my life. This kid was terrible to his mom and he sould be eternally ashamed of himself, however he did have some nice parting wrods: “My mom really did surprise me. This race really showed me a different side of her and maybe next time we’re in a situation, I won’t be so down on her.” Tony added, “This is more than I expected. The experience and the friendship that we made on the race, it’s going to last a lifetime and that’s more than a million bucks.” Maybe so, but get some theraphy....FAST.
So we are down to four, Godlewskis, Linz, Weavers and Bransens in that order. I think this will come down to the Godlewskis and the Linzs with the Linz taking the whole thing....we will have to see, but that is my prediction.
Until we meet again next week....hugs and kisses
written by bbfanatik