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Thanks for the ping, and for putting this thread together. It's good to get some info on the teams before they get started. I'm placing my picks below.

Final Four Possible
BJ/Tyler - Well travelled, language skills, probably not as goofy as the pics, but fun loving
Lake/Michelle - Solid relationship, not too old, but mature
Joseph/Monica - There's usually at least one "younger, dating" couple that does well
Fran/Barry - Well travelled, mature, in good physical condition

Could Surprise
Eric/Jeremy - Young and male
Ray/Yolanda - Young, good physical condition
Wanda/Desiree - Fluent in Spanish (typically an advantage early)

Early Exits
Danielle/Dani - Youth and inexperience
David/Lori - Remember that couple from rural S. Dakota? Didn't think so.
John/Scott - Here's hoping they're first ;-)
Lisa/Joni - Could be a "bowling moms" reduex, but I doubt it

Great picks :)

David/Lori - Remember that couple from rural S. Dakota? Didn't think so.

LOL--they're my pick for first elimination.

John/Scott - Here's hoping they're first ;-)

I'd be happy with that too :) I haven't spotted them in the promos--could mean they lose early.

Good start last night to TAR IX! I enjoyed it very much. My impressions on the contestants so far.

I loved BJ/Tyler (the hippies). Cool guys, I had them as a final four pick, and I think they go a long way.

I hate Lake/Michelle - I had them as a final four pick, but I'm hoping they see an early exit. It's almost as if SeeBS picked the worst possible representative for a "southerner". Lake's a jerk. They remind me of Tara/Will from TAR2, but not as likeable.

Joseph/Monica - (MOJO) I had them as a final four pick, but they didn't impress me much last night.

Fran/Barry - For some reason I thought they would be better than most of the old couples TAR has had on in the past. Nope, they're not. Maybe they're in better physical condition than previous "seniors", but mentally and emotionally they fail to impress. I picked them as a final four, but don't think they'll make to the 1/2 way point.

Eric/Jeremy - (drop-outs) Very nice race for them. They surprised me. Could do well.

Ray/Yolanda - I don't think they'll make it much further.

Wanda/Desiree - (mom/daughter) Very impressive, and I think they'll do well. May move them up to a final four pick.

David/Lori - (geeks/nerds) OMG, I was blown away with this couple. Love their attitude and "can do" spirit. I had them as an early exit, but they may be final four material.

Danielle/Dani - ("can we call you the Double-Ds" LOL!) Funniest moment in the whole show. Nice eye candy, but not long for the race, IMO.

Lisa/Joni - (frosties) I believe they'll be next, unless one of the other weak teams makes a mistake or has a run of bad luck. I hope they aren't around long, anyway. :-)

John/Scott - (gay buddies) I hoped they would be the first to go, and, thank goodness, they were!

New final four predictions: BJ/Tyler, Wanda/Desiree, David/Lori, Eric/Jeramy