The Amazing Race: Family Edition--Live Thread

[hattend]

They possibly do have somebody reading these threads, it's probably more active than CBS's own BB style webchat.

I don't mind the Family season, I like the US only but like Veto! said, there is no action. Sling some people into the Potomac on a slingshot, Fly a hang glider at Kitty Hawk to look for a clue, drive a NASCAR car at Daytona (with the little Gaghan daughter at the wheel!)...and airports! Lot's of airports!!! heheheh

[EmilyGeiger]

Yes I would like for there to be more activity, but I guess with the small ones that is hard to do. :(But I am loving these historical challenges that they are doing.

[Collier]

Speaking of Flo --- I watched all TAR's repeat shows on GSN. The final nite of TAR 3, with Flo & them in Seattle, I think, my cable went out for the last 10 minutes of the show.

It was a foot race between the last 3 couples. I had to go online to see that Flo won. I was so annoyed. It looked like an exciting finish. Can you fill me in?

[Dane]

Thanks for posting that. I see the Bickerson's(Paolo's) just made it by the skin of their teeth.

[Dane]

I think that was the closest finish of all the races.

Flo & Zach came in first.

The couple in their 50's came in second.

And the brother's came in thrid.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Also, why does it seem like half the teams navigate like they have never touched a map in their life?

In this question lies one of life's mysteries. If my family were in this race, my wife and son would have to do all the driving because neither one of them, and they are both very bright, can read a map. I would have to do all of it. I too can't understand what the problem is, but some just don't get it!

[Veto!]

Also, why does it seem like half the teams navigate like they have never touched a map in their life?

Note to all you dads out there: teach your kids to read maps at an early age. They'll catch on quickly and thank you for the rest of their lives.

My dad did me that favor when I was so little, my feet couldn't reach the floorboards. Popped me in the front seat, handed me the map, and explained how to use it. Thanks to his efforts, I'm one of those rare grrrrrrrls who have an unerring sense of direction. (And I think TAR is going south.)

[Dane]

Bookmarking, Tuesday night ping.

[silent_jonny]

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[mystery-ak]

Reporting in...

[RMDupree]

I'm here, jonny. Still trying to get the kids to stay in bed, so I'll pop in and out as the night goes on. :-D

[silent_jonny]

Hi, again :)

[silent_jonny]

Do what you have to, Ruthy :)

[mystery-ak]

Do you need Nanny 911?

[silent_jonny]

The Rogers mom was interviewed on CBS's Early Show and said she had a concussion from her fall in the first episode.

[RMDupree]

LOL!

I've learned a lot from watching that show. My kids listen better and actually go to bed before 10pm now.

Laugh freely. ;-D

[mystery-ak]

Jonny and I love that show....LOL

[PaulaB]

Present


**raising hand**

[EmilyGeiger]

LOL. Poor baby smurf losing his parents that way. :) Thanks for the ping. Will try to keep up, but you're dealing with an amateur here.

[silent_jonny]

You forgot the sarcasm tag ;)