We last left the teams in Oman where my personal favorites Tyler and BJ managed to squeak through to the next leg only because it was a non-elimination. They lost their money and all of their possessions except for the clothes they were wearing at the arrival (TTOW shirts!) and their passports. Will they recover? Can they get back in the running? Tonight would make or break them. And, if it doesn't break them, it will be the end of another team.
Five teams remain. Who will be eliminated next?
Fran and Barry, the team who arrived first at the Pit Stop, were the first to leave at 5:35 pm. The clue directed them to fly to Perth, Australia. Before getting on their way, they stopped at BJ and Tyler's car to drop off $20. What sweeties! Not sweet at all, actually rather evil, were Monica and Joe. They pretended to leave money in the car, said that BJ/Tyler shouldn't have asked and shouldn't have threatened to yield them. Huh? Something happened betwixt those teams which wasn't shown.
There was one Yield so far in the race - BJ and Tyler didn't use it. That one was Lake/Michelle yielding Danielle/Dani. Some kind of bad blood is going on, though. And I'm not quite sure why. Oh, well... it gives me yet another reason not to like MoJo. They're my least favorite team since Lake and Michelle were eliminated. The Frat Junior Boys (Jeremy and Eric) left an I.O.U. for $100 to be paid after the race. A big help they are, huh? BJ and Tyler, the last team to leave, left for the airport at 8:21 pm.
All of the leading teams before BJ/Tyler ended up stuck in traffic because the King was in town. I know what that's like. Have you ever tried to get across Manhattan when the President is in town? About the only cool thing about the delay is that the teams got to see fireworks and it gave my boys a chance to try to catch up a bit. Would they?
BJ and Tyler even had an adventure on the way to the airport as they decided they'd pick up a hitchhiker. They picked up a man who said he was from the desert and he was fantastic! They told him about the race and their plight (no money) and he bought them gas when they were on empty, candy bars and snacks, too! I think this sort of thing is why I'm enjoying the team so much — their spirit of adventure and the way they embrace life in general is contagious. Even strangers are picking up on it!
Article comments
1 - Brent
Actually they didn't steal Fran & Barry's cab. They would have but Fran & Barry's cab never showed up and I hate that they were eliminated because of a lazy cab driver.
2 - Miss_Lain
What a wild episode from down unda'. The heat is on and so are the dollar signs in the racer's eyes. G'day for some, and not so good for others.
Eric & Jeremy, how do you guys do it? Have any other teams in TAR history been this skillful or this lucky, whichever it is? Not bad for two guys who relish gettting into their speedos and frolic in a Baywatch moment. Oh, and the comment about trying to get into the opposite sex's pants was....priceless and expected.
BJ & Tyler's style, while a little overboard at times, is slowly infectious and you can't help but appreciate their ability to maintain a positive attitude. If only they could have counseled Flo in TAR 3 she would have helped Zach rather than hinder. Yes, they have such rainbow power. Even in the most dire situation, while expressing a realization to travel with only the clothes on their back (and driving a provided rental vehicle), the hippies displayed grace under pressure and managed to find the sunshine through the rain. Maybe this Karma thing has something to it after all. Well done guys and good luck on the next leg.
Monica, we hardly knew ye, until now. The concealed cat claws are finally exposed and the rude remarks start to fly. Smelly boys, indeed. It was the cab ride where stinkin' thinkin' began, you might say. Joe, easy does it big guy. Hey, we all get irate and blow up when our girlfriend tries to calmly (under these circumstances) point out that they may be going the wrong way. Someone missed nappy time.
Ray & Yolanda, yo. Even despite bouts of bickering and never resolving their profanity issues, they are hanging in there. Yolanda is happiest when things go her way. Who can disagree with that sort of logic? I have to say, the best legs of any TAR that gets my vote, belongs to one and the same. I have to TiVo them in slo-mo and imagine the copious amouts of sweat that were expelled to sculpt these marvels. Makes me tired thinking about it. One thing with Yolanda that I'm unsure of is her pronunciation of "Fran & Barry." It almost sounds like she is saying "Frank 'n Barry." Maybe she is hungry and she craves cereal, I don't know.
Fran and Barry gave it a good run. They even gave money-stripped BJ & Tyler an offering, creating and possibly hoping to later borrow a piece of the long-haired duo's good luck. Unfortunately, the good Karma had run low by that time. Fran told herself not to cry, but the tears had a mind of their own. Barry, as the good old duff he is, praised her and nearly cried himself. Pass the tissues, please. Is there any doubt how these people have managed to stay happily married for 40+ years? I knew there wasn't. I'll remember you guys whenever I put my car in reverse. Here's one last OH MY GOD! in your honor.
I can't wait until next week to see what happens.