I don't know when was the last time I did one of these but I know that, ever since the season TK and what's her name won, I had only been watching to play in Jims' casino. This season, some teams are making me smile while none really puts me to sleep or annoys me so I'm back baby!

1- Brook/Claire: I love their enthusiasm and their interviews are the funniest ones since BB's Will and Boogie. I hope the Kissing bandits go far.

2- Nat/Kat: Smart and strong, I love their smiles and their attitudes.

3- Michael/Kevin: They certainly knew what to do to save themselves but how is sitting for 10 minutes a task? I love how they interact but dad should have trained a little before doing this.

4- Gary/Mallory: One of the few Father/Daughter teams were the daughter's story isn't to prove she's not a little girl anymore. I like her enthusiasm and if M&K like them well that's good enough for me.

5- Katie/Rachel: They are boring but I'm a guy so, since they haven't done anything offensive I enjoy watching them!

6- Jill/Thomas: Boring and strong racers => Unfortunately a recipe for the win. They panicked too early with the pass though.

7-Nick/Vicki: Mentally challenged but they realize it's their weakness. They did well this leg once they figured out a cab ride from Ghana to the Artic circle wouldn't be a good idea!

8- Chad/Stephanie: At least he realized he was being a jerk.

Philliminated: Jonathan and Connor: I simply hate it when players use TAR or Survivor as an audition. You don't sing in a race unless you'd rather be on Broadway.

Here are my rankings:

1. Nat & Kat -- what a recovery! You did almost everything right this leg! Great job!

2. Michael & Kevin -- smart move in getting on an earlier flight and in choosing Beds. I like you.

3. Brook & Claire -- you are here because you actually sought out Nat & Kat, thus helping you get on the first plane.

4. Gary & Mallory -- if you'd approached Michael & Kevin, I'd put you higher. Still, I like you.

Gap --

5. Nick & Vicki -- you're the best of the rest. That's not a good thing, unfortunately.

6. Katie & Rachel -- I put you here because you didn't get lost in the woods or have a meltdown.

7. Jill & Thomas -- this was a bad leg for you. You didn't need to use the Express Pass, but you couldn't have known that.

8. Chad & Stephanie -- back at the bottom after a meltdown from Stephanie and a Hulk impersonation from Chad. Don't like you.

Gonzo: Connor & Jonathan. If only you'd bailed sooner you might still be around. But at least you went out with a song.

1) Nat and Kat - though they got lost again! And let Michael and Kevin beat them to the task ;) Great attitudes - stay focused ladies!

2) Michael and Kevin - that was great thinking getting on the earlier flight - made the Speed Bump inconsequential (and what a bogus Speed Bump that was too!) They did a great job. Though I don't think they should help other teams so much - could cost them big time.

3) Gary and Mallory - she has a lot of spunk but she's too loud for me. Still being small is not getting in her way and her dad is great.

GAP

4) Brooke and Clare - I want to like them but Brooke's voice drives me nuts. She's like a football coach or something. Anyhoo - they did a great job and have quite the unusual background so these tasks were tailor made for them! Quite the surprise.

5) Nick and Vickie - my god what dimbulbs!!!! Take a cab to the Artic Circle? But they made a good effort this time and passed a bunch of teams. So good job - but they will not last long.

6) Jill and Thomas - wallpaper. I cannot get any spark off of them . . . I forget they are in the race sometimes. And they sure went on the wrong direction! Luckily they used the Express Pass or maybe they wouldn't have made it.

7) Katie and Rachel - not very likeable though athletic. Don't care for them.

8) Chad and Stephanie - as someone said - the incredible Hulk - he is a sulky, petulant, pouty baby a$$hole. Stephanie needs to wake up and run away from this waste of time. Did anyone else get chills when he talked of how inspiring the children were in Ghana? Oh no! He's going to get her pregnant and then she'll NEVER be FREE of him! What a jerk. And then he acted like he'd made up for his behavior at the mat . . .!

Philiminated: Conner and Jonathan - the team I wanted to hate because of the incessant singing. But they were so sweet and earnest, and appreciative of the race, etc. And they ran a great leg in Ghana. . . They grew on me and I was sad to see them go. Nice leap in the air guys!

Not that I have an opinion one way or another ;)
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1 Nat & Kat
2 Micheal & Kevin
3 Brooke & Claire
4 Gary & Mallory.

Bottom 4
5 Katie & Rachel
6 Jill & Thomas
7 Nick & Vicki
8 Stephanie & Chad

Philiminated - Connor & Jonthan

LAST EDITED ON 10-22-10 AT 12:51 PM (EST)

1. Nat/Kat (2,1,1) - Doing well and getting along. I appreciate no drama teams.
2. Michael/Kevin (8,4,5) - They really rallied and had fun this leg, and chose tasks that they were good at. That was a really easy speed bump, but not your fault.
3. Gary/Mallory (6,6,3) - Doing well and enjoying the race. And yay for no daddy issues.
4. Katie/Rachel (5,3,4) - Doing fine, but nothing really exciting about this team.
5. Brook/Claire (4,5,6) - Now you're just kissing people randomly, it seems.
6. Nick/Vicki (9,7,8) - Did a good job with the sleds. Good thing your driver didn't actually drive to the Arctic Circle, we'd still be waiting for you to arrive.
7. Jill/Thomas (1,8,7) - I had high hopes for you at the beginning, but when will teams learn that if the path they are headed down isn't marked they should probably find another one?
8. Chad/Stephanie (10,9,9) - You're really not supportive of her, Chad. When she was scared you should have either encouraged her or accepted it, not just glare at her.

Philiminated: Connor/Jonathan (3,2) - Too bad, you were one of the few teams I really liked. But Connor seemed like he was really carrying Jonathan.

1. Katie/Rachel - I might be the only one who likes them. I'm mostly giving them the top because I'm much happier they're still in the Race instead of the geeks.
2. Nat/Kat
3. Brook/Clair
4. Gary/Mallory
5. Nick/Vicky
6. Michael/Kevin - Why were you wearing shorts in Sweden?
7. Jill/Thomas - Don't blame them for using the Express Pass, but using it this soon might bite them.
8. Chad/Stephanie - They will probably be at the bottom for the duration of the Race.

Philiminated: Connor/Jonathan - They were getting annoying fast, and I am not sorry they are gone.

1. Nat/Kat (2)
2. Michael/Kevin (5)
3. Gary/Mallory (3)
4. Brook/Claire (4)
5. Chad/Stephenie (6)
6. Nick/Vicki (9)
7. Katie/Rachel (8)
8. Jill/Thomas (7)

Philiminated - Connor/Jonathan (1) - Changed detour too late

The Amazing Race Fan from Hong Kong!

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-10 AT 06:51 PM (EST)

A bit late this week:

1)Nat & Kat - Good job

2)Michael & Kevin - Getting on the first plane was great strategy but you were still last among the teams on the first flight. Hope you have a higher speed.

3)Nick & Vicki - So far Nick's meltdown in Ghana seems to be an isolated incident and they were the only team that finished the sled detour on the first try so I have to give them credit.

4)Brook & Claire - No one can be this perky all the time.

5)Jill & Thomas - Generic and forgettable.

6)Gary & Mallory - Feel no connection to this team, would not care if they left next.

7)Katie & Rachel - I'd like them if they were a little nicer but they have such attitudes.

8)Chad & Stephanie - He is not very supportive and she should have expected tasks like this when she applied to go on the Race.

Philiminated: Connor & Jonathan - I didn't care for them. They seemed like nice guys but major wusses.

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