It's Friday night! I hope you haven't forgotten that it's time for The Amazing Race! Not only is the show on tonight, but it's TWO HOURS worth! We have a Double U-Turn ahead in the double show, too.
As it airs here, I'll update this entry with the major happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there. (And bring snacks. And beverages.)
Here's the blog pool standings presented by the Magnificent Margo:
Mike and Rochelle - Cheryl in NC, Laurie
Aly and Steve - Jackie, SueGee
Matt and Ashley - Delee, Merrilee
Blair and Hayley - Terry in TX, Margo, Chris
Jelani and Jenny - Marlo, Lynn 1, dla
Tyler and Laura - Ed in OH, David, Nickelpeed
PHILIMINATED:
Jeff and Lyda - Jennasmom, Paula Bell, meb
Lebya and CJ - Donna in FL, PDXGranny
Harley and Jonathan - Becky, Willie J
Bergen and Kurt - Nana in NW, Rbennie
Jeffrey and Jackie - Brian, Donna in AL, ORKMommy
Let's get it on!
Teams are flying ten hours to Namibia (wherever that is!). All the teams are to be on the same flight. Once there they get on individual bush planes. Hayley and Blair, first to leave the Pit Stop, are at the end of the bush planes. They then have to drive themselves to the Bushman Village and need to pick up a salt lick on the way.
Roadblock - Who's feeling grassy? They have to help bushmen build a hut. Teams are fairly quick making the huts. Tyler/Laura. then Matt/Ashley head off.
Detour - Track, an elephant. Pack, feeding wild dogs wildebeest meat. Pack was taken up quickly, so teams are being steered to Track.
Mike and Rochelle are at the tail end of the pack. Hayley and Blair are second from last.
The Pack Detour is definitely easier. But the elephant one is much cooler.
Mike and Rochelle were so much later that the Pack opened up again. So they might just make it! Everyone is getting lost or at least lost-ish.
Pit Stop --
1. Matt and Ashley - win $5000 each.
2. Laura and Tyler
3. Hayley and Blair
4. Jelani and Jenny
5. Mike and Rochelle
6. Aly and Steve
It's a non-elimination leg, so all are still in it for the next hour.
Teams are heading into town and must read something in German. Some teams are talking about U-Turning Jelani and Jenny. J and J are guessing Matt and Ashley might U-Turn them -- but they do have the Express Pass.
The clue turns out to lead them to a skydiving place.
Roadblock - They must find a case dropped from a plane and there's a gnome involved in the skydiving. The teams themselves don't get to skydive.
For their Speed Bump, Aly and Steve must make a toy.
Detour - Work or Play. Dragging five tires for five miles with their trucks to smooth out road. Play has them sand skiing on the dunes.
Jelani and Jenny (wisely) use their Express Pass as other teams are heading to the Double U-Turn. Matt and Ashley U-Turn Jelani and Jenny while Laura and Tyler U-Turn Aly and Steve.
Teams have to bring an exotic animal to the Pit Stop.
1. Laura and Tyler - won a trip to Queenstown, New Zealand
2. Matt and Ashley
3. Blair and Hayley
4. Jelani and Jenny
5. Mike and Rochelle
6. Aly and Steve (my blog pool team) - Philiminated