Working Our Barrels Off
Last week the Horrible Honeymooners came in first and the Roller Derby Moms escaped elimination in Berlin as it was a non-elimination round, though they will face a Speed Bump this leg.
-Max & Katie are the first team to head out at 2:02AM - they get the clue to fly to Edinburgh, Scotland - once there, they must make their way to Gosford House and choose a marked Ford Fiesta to get their next clue. Also: *Caution* Double U-Turn Ahead! (Ooo.)
-Max & Katie head to the business centre to check out flights on the computer. They say their semi-alliance with the Hockey Boys and Country Singers is tight (huh? Did I miss this alliance?) but they are racing for themselves (I never had a doubt about that) and they know these next two legs are crucial to get them into the finals. They can see the million dollars dangling in front of their faces, they just have to get there.
-U-Tubers Joey & Meghan are the next team heading out at 2:49AM - Joey is his usual annoying persona when they read about the U-Turn. They were U-Turned last time and they just hope they can get ahead of the alliance of Max & Katie (Honeymooners), Country Girls (Caroline & Jen) and the Hockey Brothers (Bates & Anthony) so that doesn't happen again. (I guess I did miss this "alliance".)
-Caroline & Jen head out at 3:44AM - excited about Scotland. They head to the airport - as did Joey & Meghan. At the airport, nothing is open. Joey & Meghan look at the boards and see a flight that will get them to Scotland at 1PM (sucks.) Country girls are waiting for the ticket counters to open at 5am.
-Max & Katie meanwhile have been searching the Internet for flights and Katie found one that will get them to Scotland by 10:40AM - but they have to get to the airport, now!
-Bates & Anthony heading out at 4:20AM - they tell us that their alliance (I just didn't know Max & Katie were buddies with anyone... oh, hold on Katie is mean girling the other pretty blonds... okay makes sense now) anyway, the alliance has agreed to U-Turn the other two teams, Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms, Mona & Beth. This isn't a new plan, they are just sticking with the last plan.
-Mona & Beth - one minute behind - hop in a cab for the airport. They are feeling the extra pressure with the Speed Bump as well as the U-Turns ahead but they hope the fact that the Hockey boys are also near the back, and in their eyes a bigger threat, that the other teams will U-Turn the brothers before them (not unreasonable but I kinda doubt it's going to happen. Maybe they didn't see this supposed alliance either?)
-Max & Katie get to the airport at 4:35AM and bump into Joey & Meghan who are waiting for the desk to open - when asked if they booked tickets yet Katie says no and they just keep walking... Max is excited the other team may not know about the early flight and she basically tells him to shut his pretty mouth. (Yet again we see who is wearing the pants in that relationship.)
-Now all the teams are in line when the ticket counter opens - even Max & Katie have come back to, as she puts it, "wait in line like sheep for the 1PM flight." Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms manage to get the last two sets of tickets on the 1PM flight which means that the other teams won't get in until 4pm. Caroline sarcastically tells them to go ahead and do their little happy dance that she's sure they are dying to do ... so Meghan does and the Roller Moms & U-Tubers walk off celebrating their perceived 3 hour lead.
-Max & Katie are already on the 10:40AM arriving flight and the Hockey Brothers and Country Girls set out to try and find better flights - they also find the 10:40AM arrival flight and are able to get tickets - so now these three teams actually have the 3 hour lead. Bates jokes, "Who are we U-Turning?" Caroline, "Obviously no us."
-Max & Katie think they are the only team on the 10:40AM flight because they did not share with their alliance - much to their dismay however, they see the Hockey Brothers and then Country Singers getting on as well - And now Max is miffed - (What I imagine went through his head, "How did they find this flight without using the Business Centre like we did? We are so much smarter than them.)
-Meanwhile, back in the airport, Meghan & Joey are still riding the high of thinking they are getting on the first flight. The Roller Moms are glad they are on the flight with their allies.
Edinburgh, Scotland
-First flight lands and they head out for the car park - they find the marked Ford Fiestas and see there are 5 cars there so they know Roller Derby and U-Tubers didn't get an earlier flight. Hockey Brothers head out right behind Max & Katie - Bates says he's fairly confident that these teams have agreed to U-Turn the last two teams (I hope he's not holding his breath - I think Max is a frightened little man and I wouldn't be surprised if he U-Turned the boys.)
-Country girls are having trouble with their car - it's not going very fast... with the parking brake on. Caroline figures it out though and feels dumb. (Jen and I just leave that alone.)
-Max & Katie find Gosford House (more like a castle than a house) and run up to the front steps where a piping band is playing... they get the clue to the ROADBLOCK - they get the opportunity to play with the Royal Scotsmen. They have to dress up in traditional dress - kilt and all (Yay, I love when they have to dress up) - and learn how to play a harmonizing note on the bagpipes (oh, is that all? Yikes!) while marching around the marble room of Gosford House. When the instructor is satisfied with their performance, they'll get their next clue.
-Max is going to do this one and Bates & Anthony arrived right after them - Bates is doing it as well.
-Max gets kilted up and says what he wore beneath the kilt will remain forever his secret - he gets the instructions on how to sustain a note... and goes slightly cross-eyed on his first attempt.
-Bates says he's 1/2 Scottish so hopefully this will come easily, even though he's never even held bagpipes before. He also said he kept his undies on (enquiring minds want to know I guess.)
-Just when they were wondering where Caroline & Jen were, we see them arrive and Caroline is doing this one.
-Max doesn't want to waste time practicing, he's more of a trial by fire kind of guy - so he learns he just has to maintain constant pressure to keep the same note - and he goes for it - and passes! (Lucky - or maybe he's just found his calling :)) They get the clue to search the fireplaces at Crag Millar Castle to find their next clue.
-Bates is the next to attempt it and he's able to complete the task as well. Max & Katie have to wait for the Hockey brothers to move their car before they can leave - these two teams leave neck & neck.
-Caroline is suited up and starts her circuit around the marble room but quickly the instructor calls them back - she's messed up and the excuses begin. Her mouth hurts, her lips are too dry to keep wrapped around the - thing. (Do I dare... That's what she said?)
-Jen is worried that the other two teams are landing right about now and she hopes they can get out of there before they catch up.
-Second flight is landing and Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms are still feeling great about being ahead of the other teams... until they get to the cars and realize there are only two cars left... Oh Doh! Now they all realize it is probable they will be U-Turned. Joey, "Dang-it!"
-Gosford House - Caroline fails on her 6th attempt and there are more excuses (she's using muscles she's never used before and her mouth just won't work anymore - sure) and tears. I think the tears helped her calm down... and she finally succeeds on her seventh attempt! The old crusty piper gives her a hug where she has fallen to the floor and Caroline says she has found her husband in Scotland, his name is Jim and he's about 70. (Ha, so dramatic.)
-Bates & Anthony have arrived at the castle and see the Speed Bump for Mona & Beth on the gate. They head inside and start searching the fireplaces - on the 2nd or 3rd one they find a clue to the DETOUR: Tasty Puddin' or Whiskey Rollin'
-In Tasty Puddin' - they must use an ox's intestine and fill it with various organ meats, seasonings and oats (It's Haggis time!) Once they have successfully prepared 4 portions, they will get a taste and their next clue.
-In Whiskey Rollin' - they must deliver 8 whiskey barrels up a cobble stoned alleyway to a Scottish festival. Once they have delivered all the barrels, a Scottish dancer will hand them their next clue.
-The Hockey Brothers are going to do the Whiskey Rollin'.
-Max & Katie arrive at the castle and don't see any other cars... boys are already gone - they decide to do the pudding. Max says he figured the boys would probably do the whiskey barrels and they wanted to separate themselves from them - Oh, I do smell a U-Turn double cross coming on?
-Roller Moms and Joey & Meghan arrive at Gosford House and get the clue to the Roadblock - Mona and Meghan are going this one.
-Meghan played the trumpet for 4 years so this should be easy for her. Mona found it extra stressful because she knows they have a Speed Bump somewhere ahead as well as the U-Turn.
-Caroline & Jen arrive at the castle and start searching the fireplaces...I think? How did they get on the roof? They are having trouble finding a clue.
-Hockey Brothers arrive at the Detour site, one way for Whiskey, other way for Puddin' - they get going rolling the barrels up the steep alleyway - but it's hard keeping them going straight - Bates decides to pick his up and carry it on his shoulders - estimating the barrels to be 100lbs each, no one else can do the challenge that way. (I just realized they are the only all-men team left, huh. Way to go ladies!) They are exhausted by the time they deliver their first two barrels - this could be really tough for them.
-The Country Singers finally find the clue to the Detour in a fireplace and they are going to do the Puddin'. They're not sure what 'haggis' is , maybe a meat pudding. Caroline, "I blew something hard all day, let's just eat it." (Ha ha! From a church girl no less.)
-By six barrels Bates & Anthony are feeling the strain in their legs and backs but they only have two left - Bates says they should have kept the kilts on for this one, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap!"
-Max & Katie are in the Sheep Heid Inn learning how to make haggis - the meat smells okay but the intestine - Max, "I could smell that sheep's last meal." (Gross.) They get to work stuffing the intestine/stomach as a Robert Burns impersonator/actor comes in and recites his "Address to a Haggis" in the old Gaelic (okay, that was weird.) Max, "I guess he really likes haggis."
-Mona & Meghan are getting their bagpipe lessons - Mona knows she just has to get this done so they can get out of there - and she makes it - they take off for the castle.
-Meghan's instructor kept blowing in the thing then getting her to do it - she says, "I basically made out with that guy, we exchanged saliva, it was very intimate." She has doubts that she can do it - she can't keep the pressure in there - no go (what do you mean NO GO!?)
-She starts her march, well, she is walking more like Quasimodo, but she makes it! (Good for her.)
-Bates & Anthony are struggling to deliver their last two barrels of whiskey - Bates is still carrying his like Olympus with the weight of the world on his shoulders, he says. Anthony is rolling his. They are the first team to complete the Detour - they get the clue to make their way to Duddingston Kirk to find their next clue.
-Max & Katie are still making haggis to the weird Robbie Burns serenade - they get a pass on their haggis making and then dig in to a cooked one - which they seemed to enjoy. They also get the clue to head to Duddingston Kirk.
-Turns out the Kirk is on the same grounds, Bates & Anthony get to the Kirk and find the Double U-Turn - they U-Turn Joey & Meghan. Joey & Meghan can't U-Turn anyone because they used the U-Turn last time - the boys expect the other teams in their alliance to U-Turn the Roller Moms and leave those two teams to battle it out for last place.
-Bates & Anthony get the clue to search Niddry St South - a cobble-stoned alleyway which is also the PIT STOP for this leg of the Race.
-Max & Katie get to the Kirk, see the U-Turn and they U-Turn Mona & Beth (oh, no twists there - how boring.) They are happy with how the U-turn worked out - Max will not be shedding any tears about either [Joey & Meghan or Mona & Beth] going home.
-Caroline & Jen are making their haggis and flirting with Robbie Burns (of course they are). Tell us more about haggis. (I think there was some eye-batting even, shameless.)
-Mona & Beth have arrived at the Fireplace Castle and gotten their Speed Bump - they have to go up the road to the oldest pub in Edinburgh and play Skittles - the Scottish version of 10 pin bowling - looks like the only difference is the ball has no holes (cripes, that would be hard) - Once they get a whatever a strike is called, they will be able to go back and search the fireplaces. They take off before Meghan & Joey get there - and upon arriving at the pub also see the sign for the Detours - so they know where they will need to return (that could be a bonus.)
-They hit Skittle Alley and learn how hard it is to throw the ball with no holes. They also have to go and reset the pins and retrieve their balls by hand (What? That's just archaic :).)
-Bates & Anthony are trying to find the parking area where they have to leave the car then make their way on foot to Niddry St. Max & Katie get their first however and they are both heading for the Pit Stop.
-Caroline & Jen have moved on to the eating portion of the Haggis challenge - they get the clue, tell the boys they are all really cute, and head to the Kirk. They see the U-Turns have been done so they get the clue to head for the Pit Stop.
-Joey & Meghan are still looking for the castle, and it's now getting dark (We know how well these two do with directions, this could be an all-nighter folks.) Joey is just hoping the Speed Bump takes some time and slows Mona & Beth down.
-Speak of the devil, at the Speed Bump they are still trying to get a strike when one of the locals gives Beth some coaching on the lane, she makes the adjustment and gets them that Strike! Way to go Beth. They head back to the castle to search the fireplaces.
-Joey & Meghan have finally arrived at the castle and Mona & Beth get their right behind them - Joey is the first to find the clue but Mona also finds one - they have all decided to do the Puddin'. Meghan knows what haggis is but she decides not to fill Joey in.
-The Roller Moms try, unsuccessfully, to lead them down the wrong path but both teams head into the Sheep Heid Inn and make some haggis under the watchful eye of Robbie Burns. Mona & Beth prove to be haggis making machines - they destroyed Meghan & Joey and head off for the Kirk, only to learn they are now Whiskey Rollin'. Joey is still praying they are not U-Turned (ignorance is bliss, so he has a couple more blissful moments left.)
-Mona & Beth are slightly demoralized, but they get to rolling. They have to head past the Sheep Heid Inn and hope the other team doesn't see them but Joey spots them and realizes they've been U-Turned. After their taste of haggis, Joey & Meghan head into the Kirk and also learn their fate. Joey, "Gasp - Bates & Anthony, no!"
-Mona & Beth have delivered four barrels to Joey and Meghan's first two. Meghan isn't as strong as Joey so they decide to start doing one at a time instead of one each. Mona & Beth get their barrels delivered and drive off to find Niddry St. South.
-In the dark and driving on the wrong side of the road, Beth, who has also proven to be directionally challenged, gets lost and has to ask for directions.
-Joey & Meghan finish the barrels and hope the other team got lost.
Here's How They Finished:
1) Max & Katie - they are surprised they got there first (she even smiled) and they won $10,000 each!
2) Bates & Anthony - Bates curses a little but Anthony takes it in stride (he does seem the more laid back of the two.)
3) Caroline & Jennifer - they are happy with that placing.
4) Mona & Beth - they say they proved "you can give us a Speed Bump and throw us a U-turn and we're still going to be here."
5) Joey & Meghan - **ELIMINATED** They are so proud of themselves for getting so far. It's been the best time of their lives.
So, with Joey & Meghan's elimination, Sharon L, Katie L, Carol-Anne D, Shelley A and Dillon/Sage/Asia are out of the pool.
Next week: Is the Two hour finale of the Amazing Race! (Holy, finale already?) And it looks like it's going to be challenging, scuba diving in a mud hole and lots of breaking dishes. Should be great!
Oh, I have next Monday, May 6th, off work so whoever the lucky winners may be, I will get in touch with you all next Tuesday.
Have a great week everyone,
Coleen.
Last week the Horrible Honeymooners came in first and the Roller Derby Moms escaped elimination in Berlin as it was a non-elimination round, though they will face a Speed Bump this leg.
-Max & Katie are the first team to head out at 2:02AM - they get the clue to fly to Edinburgh, Scotland - once there, they must make their way to Gosford House and choose a marked Ford Fiesta to get their next clue. Also: *Caution* Double U-Turn Ahead! (Ooo.)
-Max & Katie head to the business centre to check out flights on the computer. They say their semi-alliance with the Hockey Boys and Country Singers is tight (huh? Did I miss this alliance?) but they are racing for themselves (I never had a doubt about that) and they know these next two legs are crucial to get them into the finals. They can see the million dollars dangling in front of their faces, they just have to get there.
-U-Tubers Joey & Meghan are the next team heading out at 2:49AM - Joey is his usual annoying persona when they read about the U-Turn. They were U-Turned last time and they just hope they can get ahead of the alliance of Max & Katie (Honeymooners), Country Girls (Caroline & Jen) and the Hockey Brothers (Bates & Anthony) so that doesn't happen again. (I guess I did miss this "alliance".)
-Caroline & Jen head out at 3:44AM - excited about Scotland. They head to the airport - as did Joey & Meghan. At the airport, nothing is open. Joey & Meghan look at the boards and see a flight that will get them to Scotland at 1PM (sucks.) Country girls are waiting for the ticket counters to open at 5am.
-Max & Katie meanwhile have been searching the Internet for flights and Katie found one that will get them to Scotland by 10:40AM - but they have to get to the airport, now!
-Bates & Anthony heading out at 4:20AM - they tell us that their alliance (I just didn't know Max & Katie were buddies with anyone... oh, hold on Katie is mean girling the other pretty blonds... okay makes sense now) anyway, the alliance has agreed to U-Turn the other two teams, Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms, Mona & Beth. This isn't a new plan, they are just sticking with the last plan.
-Mona & Beth - one minute behind - hop in a cab for the airport. They are feeling the extra pressure with the Speed Bump as well as the U-Turns ahead but they hope the fact that the Hockey boys are also near the back, and in their eyes a bigger threat, that the other teams will U-Turn the brothers before them (not unreasonable but I kinda doubt it's going to happen. Maybe they didn't see this supposed alliance either?)
-Max & Katie get to the airport at 4:35AM and bump into Joey & Meghan who are waiting for the desk to open - when asked if they booked tickets yet Katie says no and they just keep walking... Max is excited the other team may not know about the early flight and she basically tells him to shut his pretty mouth. (Yet again we see who is wearing the pants in that relationship.)
-Now all the teams are in line when the ticket counter opens - even Max & Katie have come back to, as she puts it, "wait in line like sheep for the 1PM flight." Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms manage to get the last two sets of tickets on the 1PM flight which means that the other teams won't get in until 4pm. Caroline sarcastically tells them to go ahead and do their little happy dance that she's sure they are dying to do ... so Meghan does and the Roller Moms & U-Tubers walk off celebrating their perceived 3 hour lead.
-Max & Katie are already on the 10:40AM arriving flight and the Hockey Brothers and Country Girls set out to try and find better flights - they also find the 10:40AM arrival flight and are able to get tickets - so now these three teams actually have the 3 hour lead. Bates jokes, "Who are we U-Turning?" Caroline, "Obviously no us."
-Max & Katie think they are the only team on the 10:40AM flight because they did not share with their alliance - much to their dismay however, they see the Hockey Brothers and then Country Singers getting on as well - And now Max is miffed - (What I imagine went through his head, "How did they find this flight without using the Business Centre like we did? We are so much smarter than them.)
-Meanwhile, back in the airport, Meghan & Joey are still riding the high of thinking they are getting on the first flight. The Roller Moms are glad they are on the flight with their allies.
Edinburgh, Scotland
-First flight lands and they head out for the car park - they find the marked Ford Fiestas and see there are 5 cars there so they know Roller Derby and U-Tubers didn't get an earlier flight. Hockey Brothers head out right behind Max & Katie - Bates says he's fairly confident that these teams have agreed to U-Turn the last two teams (I hope he's not holding his breath - I think Max is a frightened little man and I wouldn't be surprised if he U-Turned the boys.)
-Country girls are having trouble with their car - it's not going very fast... with the parking brake on. Caroline figures it out though and feels dumb. (Jen and I just leave that alone.)
-Max & Katie find Gosford House (more like a castle than a house) and run up to the front steps where a piping band is playing... they get the clue to the ROADBLOCK - they get the opportunity to play with the Royal Scotsmen. They have to dress up in traditional dress - kilt and all (Yay, I love when they have to dress up) - and learn how to play a harmonizing note on the bagpipes (oh, is that all? Yikes!) while marching around the marble room of Gosford House. When the instructor is satisfied with their performance, they'll get their next clue.
-Max is going to do this one and Bates & Anthony arrived right after them - Bates is doing it as well.
-Max gets kilted up and says what he wore beneath the kilt will remain forever his secret - he gets the instructions on how to sustain a note... and goes slightly cross-eyed on his first attempt.
-Bates says he's 1/2 Scottish so hopefully this will come easily, even though he's never even held bagpipes before. He also said he kept his undies on (enquiring minds want to know I guess.)
-Just when they were wondering where Caroline & Jen were, we see them arrive and Caroline is doing this one.
-Max doesn't want to waste time practicing, he's more of a trial by fire kind of guy - so he learns he just has to maintain constant pressure to keep the same note - and he goes for it - and passes! (Lucky - or maybe he's just found his calling :)) They get the clue to search the fireplaces at Crag Millar Castle to find their next clue.
-Bates is the next to attempt it and he's able to complete the task as well. Max & Katie have to wait for the Hockey brothers to move their car before they can leave - these two teams leave neck & neck.
-Caroline is suited up and starts her circuit around the marble room but quickly the instructor calls them back - she's messed up and the excuses begin. Her mouth hurts, her lips are too dry to keep wrapped around the - thing. (Do I dare... That's what she said?)
-Jen is worried that the other two teams are landing right about now and she hopes they can get out of there before they catch up.
-Second flight is landing and Joey & Meghan and the Roller Moms are still feeling great about being ahead of the other teams... until they get to the cars and realize there are only two cars left... Oh Doh! Now they all realize it is probable they will be U-Turned. Joey, "Dang-it!"
-Gosford House - Caroline fails on her 6th attempt and there are more excuses (she's using muscles she's never used before and her mouth just won't work anymore - sure) and tears. I think the tears helped her calm down... and she finally succeeds on her seventh attempt! The old crusty piper gives her a hug where she has fallen to the floor and Caroline says she has found her husband in Scotland, his name is Jim and he's about 70. (Ha, so dramatic.)
-Bates & Anthony have arrived at the castle and see the Speed Bump for Mona & Beth on the gate. They head inside and start searching the fireplaces - on the 2nd or 3rd one they find a clue to the DETOUR: Tasty Puddin' or Whiskey Rollin'
-In Tasty Puddin' - they must use an ox's intestine and fill it with various organ meats, seasonings and oats (It's Haggis time!) Once they have successfully prepared 4 portions, they will get a taste and their next clue.
-In Whiskey Rollin' - they must deliver 8 whiskey barrels up a cobble stoned alleyway to a Scottish festival. Once they have delivered all the barrels, a Scottish dancer will hand them their next clue.
-The Hockey Brothers are going to do the Whiskey Rollin'.
-Max & Katie arrive at the castle and don't see any other cars... boys are already gone - they decide to do the pudding. Max says he figured the boys would probably do the whiskey barrels and they wanted to separate themselves from them - Oh, I do smell a U-Turn double cross coming on?
-Roller Moms and Joey & Meghan arrive at Gosford House and get the clue to the Roadblock - Mona and Meghan are going this one.
-Meghan played the trumpet for 4 years so this should be easy for her. Mona found it extra stressful because she knows they have a Speed Bump somewhere ahead as well as the U-Turn.
-Caroline & Jen arrive at the castle and start searching the fireplaces...I think? How did they get on the roof? They are having trouble finding a clue.
-Hockey Brothers arrive at the Detour site, one way for Whiskey, other way for Puddin' - they get going rolling the barrels up the steep alleyway - but it's hard keeping them going straight - Bates decides to pick his up and carry it on his shoulders - estimating the barrels to be 100lbs each, no one else can do the challenge that way. (I just realized they are the only all-men team left, huh. Way to go ladies!) They are exhausted by the time they deliver their first two barrels - this could be really tough for them.
-The Country Singers finally find the clue to the Detour in a fireplace and they are going to do the Puddin'. They're not sure what 'haggis' is , maybe a meat pudding. Caroline, "I blew something hard all day, let's just eat it." (Ha ha! From a church girl no less.)
-By six barrels Bates & Anthony are feeling the strain in their legs and backs but they only have two left - Bates says they should have kept the kilts on for this one, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap!"
-Max & Katie are in the Sheep Heid Inn learning how to make haggis - the meat smells okay but the intestine - Max, "I could smell that sheep's last meal." (Gross.) They get to work stuffing the intestine/stomach as a Robert Burns impersonator/actor comes in and recites his "Address to a Haggis" in the old Gaelic (okay, that was weird.) Max, "I guess he really likes haggis."
-Mona & Meghan are getting their bagpipe lessons - Mona knows she just has to get this done so they can get out of there - and she makes it - they take off for the castle.
-Meghan's instructor kept blowing in the thing then getting her to do it - she says, "I basically made out with that guy, we exchanged saliva, it was very intimate." She has doubts that she can do it - she can't keep the pressure in there - no go (what do you mean NO GO!?)
-She starts her march, well, she is walking more like Quasimodo, but she makes it! (Good for her.)
-Bates & Anthony are struggling to deliver their last two barrels of whiskey - Bates is still carrying his like Olympus with the weight of the world on his shoulders, he says. Anthony is rolling his. They are the first team to complete the Detour - they get the clue to make their way to Duddingston Kirk to find their next clue.
-Max & Katie are still making haggis to the weird Robbie Burns serenade - they get a pass on their haggis making and then dig in to a cooked one - which they seemed to enjoy. They also get the clue to head to Duddingston Kirk.
-Turns out the Kirk is on the same grounds, Bates & Anthony get to the Kirk and find the Double U-Turn - they U-Turn Joey & Meghan. Joey & Meghan can't U-Turn anyone because they used the U-Turn last time - the boys expect the other teams in their alliance to U-Turn the Roller Moms and leave those two teams to battle it out for last place.
-Bates & Anthony get the clue to search Niddry St South - a cobble-stoned alleyway which is also the PIT STOP for this leg of the Race.
-Max & Katie get to the Kirk, see the U-Turn and they U-Turn Mona & Beth (oh, no twists there - how boring.) They are happy with how the U-turn worked out - Max will not be shedding any tears about either [Joey & Meghan or Mona & Beth] going home.
-Caroline & Jen are making their haggis and flirting with Robbie Burns (of course they are). Tell us more about haggis. (I think there was some eye-batting even, shameless.)
-Mona & Beth have arrived at the Fireplace Castle and gotten their Speed Bump - they have to go up the road to the oldest pub in Edinburgh and play Skittles - the Scottish version of 10 pin bowling - looks like the only difference is the ball has no holes (cripes, that would be hard) - Once they get a whatever a strike is called, they will be able to go back and search the fireplaces. They take off before Meghan & Joey get there - and upon arriving at the pub also see the sign for the Detours - so they know where they will need to return (that could be a bonus.)
-They hit Skittle Alley and learn how hard it is to throw the ball with no holes. They also have to go and reset the pins and retrieve their balls by hand (What? That's just archaic :).)
-Bates & Anthony are trying to find the parking area where they have to leave the car then make their way on foot to Niddry St. Max & Katie get their first however and they are both heading for the Pit Stop.
-Caroline & Jen have moved on to the eating portion of the Haggis challenge - they get the clue, tell the boys they are all really cute, and head to the Kirk. They see the U-Turns have been done so they get the clue to head for the Pit Stop.
-Joey & Meghan are still looking for the castle, and it's now getting dark (We know how well these two do with directions, this could be an all-nighter folks.) Joey is just hoping the Speed Bump takes some time and slows Mona & Beth down.
-Speak of the devil, at the Speed Bump they are still trying to get a strike when one of the locals gives Beth some coaching on the lane, she makes the adjustment and gets them that Strike! Way to go Beth. They head back to the castle to search the fireplaces.
-Joey & Meghan have finally arrived at the castle and Mona & Beth get their right behind them - Joey is the first to find the clue but Mona also finds one - they have all decided to do the Puddin'. Meghan knows what haggis is but she decides not to fill Joey in.
-The Roller Moms try, unsuccessfully, to lead them down the wrong path but both teams head into the Sheep Heid Inn and make some haggis under the watchful eye of Robbie Burns. Mona & Beth prove to be haggis making machines - they destroyed Meghan & Joey and head off for the Kirk, only to learn they are now Whiskey Rollin'. Joey is still praying they are not U-Turned (ignorance is bliss, so he has a couple more blissful moments left.)
-Mona & Beth are slightly demoralized, but they get to rolling. They have to head past the Sheep Heid Inn and hope the other team doesn't see them but Joey spots them and realizes they've been U-Turned. After their taste of haggis, Joey & Meghan head into the Kirk and also learn their fate. Joey, "Gasp - Bates & Anthony, no!"
-Mona & Beth have delivered four barrels to Joey and Meghan's first two. Meghan isn't as strong as Joey so they decide to start doing one at a time instead of one each. Mona & Beth get their barrels delivered and drive off to find Niddry St. South.
-In the dark and driving on the wrong side of the road, Beth, who has also proven to be directionally challenged, gets lost and has to ask for directions.
-Joey & Meghan finish the barrels and hope the other team got lost.
Here's How They Finished:
1) Max & Katie - they are surprised they got there first (she even smiled) and they won $10,000 each!
2) Bates & Anthony - Bates curses a little but Anthony takes it in stride (he does seem the more laid back of the two.)
3) Caroline & Jennifer - they are happy with that placing.
4) Mona & Beth - they say they proved "you can give us a Speed Bump and throw us a U-turn and we're still going to be here."
5) Joey & Meghan - **ELIMINATED** They are so proud of themselves for getting so far. It's been the best time of their lives.
So, with Joey & Meghan's elimination, Sharon L, Katie L, Carol-Anne D, Shelley A and Dillon/Sage/Asia are out of the pool.
Next week: Is the Two hour finale of the Amazing Race! (Holy, finale already?) And it looks like it's going to be challenging, scuba diving in a mud hole and lots of breaking dishes. Should be great!
Oh, I have next Monday, May 6th, off work so whoever the lucky winners may be, I will get in touch with you all next Tuesday.
Have a great week everyone,
Coleen.
No comments:
Post a Comment