Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Amazing Race 30: January 24 Episode Blog Party


I'm ready for tonight's show! How about you? I'll be live blogging the major happenings the best I can as they air here on the East Coast. But the real party is in the comments area -- come join in on the fun! Remember -- tonight's show is TWO hours!

The Left Coast Lovely SqueeGee SueGee has updated the blog pool -- since last week was a non-Philimination leg, all the prior teams remain. The NBA guys, Cedric and Shawn, will face a Speed Bump tonight. I'm still in it to win it!  

#TeamBigBrother (Cody & Jessica)    DeLee, ChicMc, Megan H
#TeamChomp (Joey & Tim)    David, Chrob61, tbc
#TeamExtreme (Kristi & Jen)    Janice from GA/FL, Kristen From Ohio
#TeamFirefighters (Eric & Daniel)    Judi Sweeney, Indiana Jane
#TeamIndyCar (Alex & Conor)    SueGee, Brian, Brenda
#TeamOceanRescue (Lucas & Brittany)    Donna in FL, Glenn Allen
#TeamSlamDunk (Cedric & Shawn)    Nickelpeed, Willie in NC
#TeamWellStrung (Trevor & Chris)    Fred aka TwoBlackAces, Petals
#TeamYale (Henry & Evan)    Jackie, Ed in Ohio

Philiminated    
#TeamRingGirls (Dessie & Kayla)   
#TeamGoatYoga (April & Sarah)    Sharon N, Merrilee


Are we ready? Yep! Let's get this show ON!

Nine teams remain. Who will be eliminated next?

Teams are heading to France, to Saint Tropez. 

At Saint Tropez, they're faced with a Roadblock which has them sailing a dinghy without a lesson and picking up two parts of a clue.

Kristi makes it through the Roadblock first. Detour -- Make baguettes or ...? I guess I missed the other part. Please excuse me -- I'm not feeling well. Update - assemble a pair of sandals is the other part.

NBA and the Twins are both woefully behind the pack. As are Brittany and Lucas.

Cedric and Shawn are finally at their Speed Bump, stacking small sailboats in numerical order on a rack. They seem to be making quick work of it. They and Brittany/Lucas are finally doing the Roadblock. The Twins are still having issues driving the car.

Now it's the Twins and NBA struggling for last place in the dinghies. 

Meanwhile, Kristi and Jen head off to the Head to Head Battle (no one else is there yet). It's a game of Pétanque

They go against Alex and Conor. 

Pit Stop:
1. Alex and Conor -- won five grand each. 

Kristi and Jen are now against Cody and Jessica. 

2. Cody and Jessica 

Kristi and Jen against Trevor and Chris.

3. Kristi and Jen 

Trevor/Chris against Joey/Tim

4. Joey and Tim

Going against Lucas and Brittany now.

5. Trevor and Chris 

Henry/Evan against them.

6. Henry and Evan 
7. The Twins 
8. Lucas and Brittany
9. Cedric and Shawn -- Philiminated. Sigh. I liked them. 

Teams are now driving to Les Baux, France. Something about a Medieval Chateaux. It's going to be a bunch-up as it doesn't open until 8:30am.

Definitely Medieval. And, it's a Roadblock. Teams must make a catapult thing while one team member is in the stockade.

Lucas and Brittany take over the lead. 

Onto a Detour -- Pull a Bull or Colorful. Teams have to remove three things from numerous bull statues or a Van Gogh puzzle thing.

Lucas and Brittany get through the Detour first and are on the way to the Pit Stop. 

Pit Stop:
1. Lucas and Brittany -- won a trip to Bali 
2. Kristi and Jen 
And, we cut to commercial just as Lucas is about to propose. 
So, he does. Touching indeed.
3. Eric and Daniel arrive to witness it. 
4. Henry and Evan
5. Alex and Conor 
6. Cody and Jessica
7. Trevor and Chris
8. Joey and Tim -- Philiminated 

105 comments:

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jackie! Hi everyone that follows!

Glenn Allen said...

Thanks for hosting us Jackie!

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Glenn. Hi Jackie and Vincent. Thank you so very much for hosting us. Jackie, praying that the doctors relieve your pain soon. Been thinking about you.

SueGee said...

Howdy everyone!! Ready for a TWO hour show?? I made a huge pot of Won Ton Soup so help yourselves!!

Squeegee From the rainy LeftCoast

Nickelpeed said...

2 hours tonight!! Wow. Is it on next week?

I am so glad the NBA team gets a second chance. Go guys!!!

SueGee said...

I think it is on again next week Penny, but back at an hour

Nickelpeed said...

Hi SueGee. Always hated the wet months when we were stationed in California. When it rains, it usually pours.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Penny! This should be interesting with 2 hours!

Nickelpeed said...

Thank you, Sue!!

Nickelpeed said...

I think I might have walked, although my hips would have killed me. But, that's just me.

SueGee said...

Penny - rain is always better than snow LOL

Glenn Allen said...

Hi SueGee! My team is argueing! Brittany doesn't know he is planning on proposing to her on the race!

Jackie S. said...

I think it's their way of speeding up the season. The Celeb BB is supposed to be in the same time slot.

SueGee said...

IF I want snow, I can drive to it and visit it LOL

Nickelpeed said...

LOL, SueGee. I had an accident in a downpour once. It was terrifying. I've driven in snow most of my like. Rain, too, but this one time, I hydroplaned and we were lucky we were a live.

SueGee said...

I think you are right Jackie. BB is set to just be the 3 weeks vs the Olympics I think, right?

Nickelpeed said...

I loved to go up to Big Bear. So many people do not realize even LA area has snow in the Mountains. Best of both worlds. LOL

Glenn Allen said...

It should be interesting to see who they get for the cast. Will they be having live feeds for it?

Nickelpeed said...

I like the firemen. But who doesn't learn a stick shift for this show? I've known how to drive stick since I was a kid.

Nickelpeed said...

A mini boat! How funny!

Glenn Allen said...

Wow! This looks interesting sailing the small boat!

Judi Sweeney said...

Hey everyone.... I am finally in at a decent time!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Didn't the smart team leave first? What happened. I like them, too.

COME ON TEAM NBA!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Judi!

Nickelpeed said...

Oh no. Cody is in trouble!

Judi Sweeney said...

Hi Penny! I live about an hour from Big Bear.... love it!

Nickelpeed said...

It is gorgeous, Judi. When we were stationed at March AFB, CA, we'd go up the mountain as often as we could. We'd let Nicole play in the snow and go ice skating. So pretty.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Judi! The Racecar team only got one clue. my team is lost and Brittany is crying. Which team was having the car trouble?

Jackie S. said...

Yes, the Celeb BB is only about three weeks. And, yes. There will be live feeds.

Judi Sweeney said...

I live 5 minutes from March Air Force base Penny! Small world!

Glad to hear that Jackie!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Oh come on TeamNBA. I feel so sorry for these guys. They might be ok since TeamOcean are not doing well.

I haven't decided if I want to watch Celebrity BB, yet.

Judi Sweeney said...

Hi Glenn!

Sounds like tonight is already starting out wild!

Sounds like a very scary accident Penny! Glad you’re OK!

Nickelpeed said...

Judi, you live in Moreno Valley? We really enjoyed our stay in California. I loved working for the school district. Well, at least Nicole and I loved it. My husband hated it. I drove just about everywhere because he hated to do so. A lot of traffic. Still would rather live there than here. LOL I want warmth.

Glenn Allen said...

Thanks Jackie! This boat challenge is hard! The Yale girl just broke her tooth!The extreme girls making shes! this is a big lead!

Nickelpeed said...

Glenn, the firemen didn't know how to go in reverse with a stick shift. So they are pushing the car backwards each time.

Nickelpeed said...

Team NBA is too big for this challenge. LOL

Judi Sweeney said...

Yes... in Moreno Valley! OK, now it really is a small world! I worked for the school district at Palm Middle School! I use to live in Temecula

Judi Sweeney said...

I like team NBA.... such nice guys!

Petals said...

Hi! Too tired to even ~splash~. Been working 10-hr days b/c my coworkers Gramma died. And Australian Opens mens matches begin at 2:30am, USA time, so I am FATIGUED!
Wanted to pop in to say hello and check on how Team Jody is doing.
Uhoh, 2 hours? Nope, I have to go to bed.

See you guys next week!

XOXO

Glenn Allen said...

The head to head challenge looks like a giant game of marbles!

Nickelpeed said...

Judi, I worked at March Alternative High School. It was so rewarding. But it showed me how bad some parents can be. Just amazing.

Judi Sweeney said...

Bye Petals... get some rest!

SueGee said...

I wonder if they will say "keep on going" or let them rest overnight?

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Petals!!! Good to see you!! Sleep well.

Is this Bachi (Bauchi?)?

Judi Sweeney said...

I feel bad... the firemen are my pool guys and I like the NBA guys too!!!

Oh my word... I can only imagine Penny! Wow!

SueGee said...

Alex and Connor are my pool guys

Nickelpeed said...

Wow, Jody is SO different here than they were in BB. I like this Jody SO much.

SueGee said...

I like these head to head matches

Glenn Allen said...

My team the life guards are now in their second head to head against team Yale! my team lost by a tape measure1

Nickelpeed said...

Judi, my daughter originally went to the elementary closest to the Base. It was within walking distance. But, when they decided to close it down, we enrolled her in Butterfield Elementary. She loved it.

Nickelpeed said...

I don't want my NBA team get eliminated. Come on guys, get there.

Glenn Allen said...

my team might get eliminated after so many losses. this would be a sad way to propose to her if they get eliminated!

Glenn Allen said...

my uncle had the 1984 Olympics go through his yard in LA The Olympics needed his yard for the marathon so they gave him some tickets for events. He gave the runners water as they went through his yard!

Nickelpeed said...

Crap! I am so sad. Dang, they tried. Crap.

Glenn Allen said...

my team barely won to stay in the race1 That was so close for the NBA guys!

Nickelpeed said...

How cool, Glenn.

Glenn Allen said...

Thanks Penny!

SueGee said...

Driving in stick shifts LOL

Nickelpeed said...

I don't know if I like it when a stop equals out the competition. I guess it's to keep everything interesting.

This challenge is so cool!

Barb said...

I don't like the head to head challenge.

SueGee said...

They seem to use those stops (or plane trips) to keep them close. Did you watch the first season? One team was a whole day behind when it ended...nothing even close like that since then.

~~Silk said...

I'm enjoying this TAR more than most, since they've been visiting places in Morocco and France I've visited. I'm seeing them again from a different angle.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Barb! it seems like to make it more fair would be if their were head to head competions but not at the pit stop. That way teams could still have time to recover>

Nickelpeed said...

This is a cool challenge.

Glenn Allen said...

My team went from last to first! Jody in second1 this challenge is hard building the catapult!

Nickelpeed said...

Now, this would be a death wish! How painful if caught!

monty924 said...

Here for the second hour. Hi Everybody!!

SueGee said...

Hey Monty!!

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Monty!

monty924 said...

Hey Glenn and SueGee.

I'm liking Jody much more on the Race than on BB. Definitely a team to watch.

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Monty! I like them much better here, too. They are good competitors.

Judi Sweeney said...

Hi Monty! Ready for round two

SueGee said...

If they had been on TAR first, I might actually like them. Still not a fan...specially when CBS drags people from one show to the other.

Nickelpeed said...

This looks so exhausting!

Nickelpeed said...

I didn't mind Jody on BB, I just do not think it was made for them. Having Paul on there, really hurt the season, IMO

Nickelpeed said...

Is he going to propose?

monty924 said...

They really made up time on this leg. I like this couple too.

Glenn Allen said...

My team won this leg! They win a trip to Bali! This would be a good time to propose!

SueGee said...

last to first! Good for them

Barb said...

I'm out of breath from watching them run around the bull ring. I like all the teams this season, usually there are a couple that you want to see go off, but not this time.

Barb said...

Yes Bali a good honeymoon...

Nickelpeed said...

That is so sweet!!!

Judi Sweeney said...

I hope he proposes now!

I agree Penny.... I liked Jodi too!

Joe in NY said...

HI folks

SueGee said...

Hi Joe

Glenn Allen said...

That was a great proposal, I am so happy for Brittany!

Joe in NY said...

That's kind of mean not to give them some kind of instructions.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Joe! One team lost and one team stuck on the puzzle!

monty924 said...

I would be like these last two teams on the race, lol

Jackie S. said...

All of the teams are so likable this year. I'm not used to that.

Glenn Allen said...

I think this was the best season for competitive teams! I agree about them being so likeable!

Barb said...

I agree Jackie

SueGee said...

Likeable for sure

Glenn Allen said...

I hate that the eaters got eliminated from the race!

Nickelpeed said...

I'm finding myself liking all the teams.

Poor Joey and Tim. Darn.

Jackie S. said...

Thanks for coming by!

Nickelpeed said...

Jackie, thank you so much for hosting us. It is so greatly appreciated. Everyone, have a great week. Will see everyone next week.

"I guess we're not weiners today." LOL

SueGee said...

Night everyone!! See you next week...

Jackie - give them Hell!!

Nickelpeed said...

Best wishes, Jackie. Hope they do something for you.

Glenn Allen said...

Thanks Jackie! Will see everyone next week!

Nickelpeed said...

Uh oh. Here we've been saying they're all likable. I guess next week, everything is personal!

David said...

Awwww, my team got eliminated before they could get to a eating challenge.

Everyone have a great week.

Thanks Jackie =)
I hope they can help you. As someone who has had back surgery because of a herniated disc causing sciatica, I know what it is like to not be able to get relief from the pain.

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chrob61 said...

WAAAH! My team CHOMP bit the dust!!

I am liking the head to head challenges. And Cody/Jessica are much more tolerable here than on BB.

tbc said...

I came here to catch up with the show as I was very sick last Wednesday. So disappointed to see that my pool pick, Joey & Tim, got eliminated. I really enjoyed whatching them, too! I had hoped they would have stayed on for an eating challenge.

A proposal? How nice! Wow, I missed a lot.

Thank you for posting and hosting, Jackie!! Feel better soon!

See you all on Wednesday!