YES!!! It worked! The YUCKIE couple is GONE! I was ever so happy about that. And...on her BIRTHDAY...how sad... I know the editing makes it difficult to know exactly what happens at the end...how close it really is, etc. But this one had me guessing the entire time. I think we all knew that the Father and Daughter team was in the lead the entire time. They got the first flight out of Japan which was just enough to make them first at every clue box and the first to the Pit stop. Rachel and TK came in second, even with the Speed Bump! Good for them. I like their attitude. After they ran through all the FireWorks and were on their way back to the train station, TK said something like, 'if we come in last at least we went out with a bang'. I think GrandPa is getting tired. His Grandson carries his back pack most of the time...nice boy! When they had to get to the tea house (?) and not many cab drivers knew how to get there, I thought they would be sunk...we all remember the Grandsons 'issues' with directions and finding his way... All three teams picked the 'earth' challenge which looked easy. If you can just set your mind to it, forget how much it's going to hurt your feet, get it over with, you're home free. At least they were not hot coals. What do you think made the difference? Do you think it was Matt and Jens decission to take the subway & bus to the park when the other teams took cabs or, was it the hissy fit Matt pitched between the subway and finding the bus? Did you notice how many people on the street around them were watching them fight? I felt badly for Matt after they lost. He cried and, she took that exact moment in time to analyze their relationship. But after all...it was HER BIRTHDAY! So, now we are down to the final. I think we all like the teams left. I hope next weeks show is two hours...I hate to see it come to an end. Do you think we will have another Amazing Race in the spring. I hope so. sooey

The following is just my opinion like others here, however I would ask that it be read with an open mind. Tolerance is a great thing people. Learning how to discuss feelings and ideas in a non-threatening way is also good. Sharing ideas and feelings or discussing an issue IS NOT the same as arguing. Arguments over who is right become very negative, very quickly. Threads in a forum that have such hostility that others feel the need to Defend themselves or others are also "not healthy" Crazy comments that call Second life evil or that come off abusive are "not healthy remarks". There is no reason for anyone to use their words for any kind of harm. It's not nice, and it's really bad manners. Having opinions can be done without "bashing" and idea or game like Second Life in such an abusive way. Noone can change your opinion on a thing unless you let it. I'm not here to try and change your negative or positive views on Second Life. Please feel free to feel and think whatever you wish. You do however have complete control on how you express your feelings, thoughts, views etc. You are responsible for how you treat others even if it's just online, like a little forum. Just because you do not use profanity on the forum doesn't mean your words could never be perceived as Abusive. If you think it is worth your time to put a post on a forum then perhaps it is also worth your time to self-edit your post so that true discussion can happen instead of ugly bashing and flaming.

I'm so glad you guys are responding so we can get a good list. If you find yourself on this list, your responsibility is to keep us posted! Let us know how you are doing, okay? We'll just leave you on until you want to come off. I have a question about the candle website. After 48 hours can you relight someone's candle or do you have to do theirs again? Cheryl, hang in there sweet one. You are not alone. We are here for you. I pray for you to be able to relax and have peace. Updated list: Jean1 Kat Debbie Creekgirl Stoney Jean2 Kathi Bengardening Momrox & husband Bulldinkie Jannie Ruthie Bradley MaryAnn TX Summer's hubby Gale Granlan Trisha Sandy Dorothy Jen Bob SandieFl Nathan Jamie Kiwi's Dad Kiwi's Brother In Law (can we have their names, Kiwi?) Cheryl

We have 27 so far. Anyone else? I still need e-mails from: Country Bumpkin Bigack Mscsippy NanNC Girls in Gardens TrinityTX CountryCottageKlutz Cheryl OK Not everyone sent their home address, which is fine, just thought it would be easier to have all the info with the original e-mail I send you guys. I do at least need your e-mail addresses and your KT name, so I can let everyone know who has who for a swap partner. Thanks.