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April 16, 2007: Let the Mudslinging Begin!
When I heard that the ladies were going to take part in a mini boot camp tonight, I was fully expecting to see them have to sweat it out on a tough obstacle course. Somehow, I think they got off a little easy. Well, maybe not all of them. Bevin did take a nasty spill during the tire drill and managed to fracture her ankle. Luckily for her, Andy wasn't far from the scene and was able to swoop in and save the day. OK, so he didn't really save the day, but he did initiate the call for an ambulance, and Bevin did score a rose out of the deal. Come to think of it, she also became the lucky recipient of a fancy watch, courtesy of Andy. OK, I don't feel so badly for her anymore.
Once the ambulance left, the drills were over and the remaining ladies retreated to the house. It was there that Chris Harrison informed them that there would be two group dates this week and one two-on-one date. The latter date would end in one woman receiving a rose, while the other would be sent packing.
Things got downright dirty on the first group date, when the two Stephanies, Nicole, Amber and Tina found themselves at a mud spa with Andy. Hmmm. Five ladies in bikinis, frolicking in mud. I wonder who came up with this date idea? But I digress. It could have gotten nasty, there could have been some real mudslinging tonight, but there wasn't. In fact, everyone seemed to be having a really good time. Tina was the only one that mentioned feeling out of place. I thought for sure that that was an indication she might be going home this week, but it was not.
At the end of the first date, Stephanie W. was awarded the "special" alone time with Andy. To say that Stephanie T. was not pleased by Andy's choice would be an understatement. In fact, I think this was the first time Stephanie T. showed any kind of fear that Andy might develop feelings for someone other than her. It's a good thing she didn't see the sensual massage Steph W. gave Andy, or she might have blown a gasket.
Speaking of gaskets, the next date landed Kate, Danielle, Erin and Amanda on a racetrack. Bevin was supposed to be on this date, too, but for obvious reasons had to sit this one out. All of the women did a great job of navigating their way through the course — even Erin, who before that day had never driven a stick-shift car before. However, it was Kate that managed to "scare the bejesus" out of Andy. Hey, at least those were just cones she was hitting!
At the end of this date, it was Erin who scored extended time with the bachelor. Her reward was a ride in Andy's silver Saleen S7. Apparently, that puppy can go from zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds and you, too, can own one for just a smidge over half a million dollars. Not bad, eh? All car talk aside, the two really seemed to connect during their ride down the highway, and Andy took that opportunity to let Erin know how much he really liked her. The feeling seemed to be mutual, but somehow Erin ended up going home tonight anyway.
With the two group dates over, it was now Peyton and Tessa's turn to romance the bachelor. Andy took the ladies on a tour of the USS Midway and gave them a glimpse into his professional world. The date seemed to go really well for everyone. In fact, the only scary part of the night was seeing the mannequins on the ship. I just know I'm going to have nightmares tonight!
Despite the pleasant evening, it was the end of the road for one of these two ladies and ultimately, it was Tessa that Andy chose to whisk away in a helicopter — which pretty much left Peyton on the ship, in the dark, with really sad music playing in the background. I just hope she got home OK. Kidding, of course.
So this brings us to the rose ceremony. I thought for sure Stephanie T. was going to get her walking papers tonight, if for no other reason than the polka-dot dress she chose to wear. Yikes! But she survived another round, as did Amber, Tessa, Danielle, Steph W., Tina, Kate, Bevin and Nicole.
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Apr 17, 2007 12:45 AM
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The cheese factor alone is worth watching this show.... and I love that the show doesn't take itself too seriously. Too funny seeing Chris laughing at the Drill Sgt. was yelling at the women to get up in the morning.
The whole "Are you the medic?" "I'm the Doctor" scene with Bevin's injury was priceless! I almost peed my pants laughing! It was like angels were singing in the background...lol
AugGaKitty - Everyone stops to watch a wreck... anyone who doesn't is LYING 
More Cheese, Please! 
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Apr 17, 2007 1:25 PM
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you hit the nail on the head---this whole season is CHEESEY!!!!
although i admire andy's service to the country, i just cant get past the eyebrows and cheesey grin.
i dont doubt his sincerity, and i definitely have in the past, but he's just kind of a dork, although a nice and intelligent one. which is defintely a nice change from past seasons *cough*aaron*cough*jerk.
i'm still really enjoying the show though cuz it's nice that no really evil, icky personalities have come up yet. i know the claws will come out, but no one seems so gross as people like Erica. and the one who did seem like a loser, got booted the first show and even gave great TV on her way out!
there're a couple girls who seem smart, cool, and a good match as much as you can tell from a highly edited TV show. unless one of them seriosuly screws up, i'm gonna guess it'll be bevin and tessa at the final 2. bevin scraping by as the winner.
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Apr 17, 2007 6:54 PM
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