first of all, I was voicing my opinion just like everyone else. There is no rule that says you have to like everyone, second of all, You are bashing me, which as far as I knew was not allowed on these boards. You dont know me or watch the show with me,I dont like team Chip and Kim and I have every right to voice MY opinion.

I am not bashing you but to say Kim is worthless is too much. I apologise if I offended you.

The Board Guidlines are quite clear on this issue:

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The fact that missygirl3 has an opinion that does not agree with yours is not indicative of a problem on her part. Please feel free to disagree and discuss but do not resort to insults.

She is the voice of reason. She lets Chip be the Alpha male and Acts when she is needed to. As for her being in it for the money, No s*** which of the remaining racers aren't in it for the money.

I like her. Chip and Kim are always in good spirits, and I think that's what Kim brings to the team. Chip, although very nice, is also very excitable. I think she calms him. She's the yang to his yin. The pea to his carrot. Without Kim, Chip would be all over the map. She's a stabilizer.

In any team, people make contributions based on their strengths. That is why Chip and Kim are doing well and are so consistent. They know each other's strenths and weaknesses. Each knows where the other stands.

You hear from these teams who think they're going to win because they're both competitive or their both athletic. That's not how teams work. A successful team, IMO, is one whose members complement each other. They bring different traits to the task. Where one is weak, the other is strong.

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I agree with you 100% Frisky, she helps Chip in many ways, most of all by standing by him and keeping him calm. She may not be the person to do the detours and roadblocks, but she hasn't slowed him down any either. Not to mention what a positive spirit she has. Kim is a great team partner to have on this race.

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Good analysis, Frisky. But then, cats are notoriously smart about people.

Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

You're right, we don't see or hear much of Kim, especially when Chip is driving. The camera seems to always show him from the neck up, with a big smile on his face, and she is unseen, and this week he nearly rolled over the vehicle he was driving.

... Now that I think about it, everyone should have a teammate like Kim.

Certainly Christie should

"Certainly Christie should "

Rimshot! Ba da bah. I do like that one liner, minky.

Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

I like them as individuals and as a couple. There is a flow to their relationship that moves them along and keeps things in balance. They're true, loving partners.

Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

"other than commenting on the money situation. "

Well, someone in that family has to have some money sense.

Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

First of all, I have to agree with the sentiment that everyone needs a Kim on his team. .

Anyway. Kim and Chip are a great match because they compliment each other and round out their team. There's is a very comfortable and secure relationship and that's refreshing to see on TAR. A married couple that gets along, is nice to others and has a sense of humor and, above all, can actually play the game.

We don't see as much of Kim because she's not a "character" like some of the others, but you can be sure that she's not just following Chip around silently all the time.

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--Go Chip and Kim!!!