Survivor and TAR have become very formulaic over the years and when they do twists os more often than not dumb ones but I liked this meeting of strangers at the starting line. The challenge to have the right to pick first was good and some pairings are interesting.

Not many people here these days but I'd like to read your impressions.

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I like how this has started too.

If they had just paired up strangers like I feared they would do I am sure I would like it a lot less.

But here we got to see who were the good runners and who were worse and people seemed to pick the people who would be the best match to themselves.

I also like how the racers drove themselves, and the dugout competition was set up just right.

I LOVE THE AMAZING RACE!!!!!!

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that Phil drove his team to the second plane. Now, I liked the fact that he got involved but the girls must have been thinking: Thanks for nothing, Phil. A taxi wouldn't have been worse.

As for the people picking their best match, that woman wasn't too happy to be with the math wiz. I don't see them going far. Should we revive the Lvoe list? Start one after episode 2 if you want and I'll join in. Maybe others will also.

I haven't watched The Amazing Race in several seasons but after seeing many positive comments in the RHAP Patron group, I watched it on demand and I liked it! I will record the season on my DVR and give it a shot.

I was dubious about the twist - no one knowing each other - but it has potential. (I actually watched and liked the blind date season for the drama it provided! )

LAST EDITED ON 04-06-17 AT 09:27 AM (EST)

OK. The beautiful model thinks that a surfer dude would be the perfect companion for TAR.

And they get lost in Panama and are eliminated in the first leg.

Not a difficult outcome to predict.

I predict that the team with Red Beard is next. I feel for his partner.

The Amazon chick is pretty entertaining. It's too early to really tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if she is one who will be a repeat on other reality shows, especially on Survivor.

I knew she was doomed the second she said her good looks would help her win the race.

OK people, lesson 2 in preparing for TAR. Skills to practice and get in shape for, Running, Swimming (including underwater swimming), and paddling. Might practice a little archery too.

Also, try and get over a fear of heights.

LAST EDITED ON 04-08-17 AT 09:05 PM (EST)

I am not healthy enough to run the race now, but years ago when I thought I had a chance to get on it I bought my next truck with stick-shift just so I could learn how to drive with in-case I ever got on the show.

To this day I am surprised at how many people join the race without preparing for the challenges it gives.

You also may want to practice some kind of activity to keep your junk intact when stressed.

did I just say that?