I think the funniest thing about this show was the obviously set up shots, especially the sun on the sweetly smiling faces. ROTFLMAO!

As for the chemistry between the two, yes, I'll take Rowe and Barsky any day. They're like siblings. Although, it did seem that Rowe's chemistry with his co-host on Romantic Escapes felt much like siblings too, which made me feel icky.

Peace Love and Cheese

Romantic escapes sans the romance. Novel in concept.

I'm with Wendy - the white shoes did me in. To quote from Legends of the Fall- "You all look like a bunch of ice cream cones." To which something is said in the Native American tongue, and to which is replied, "Oh you would, would you?".

It is entirely clear to me why it became exceedingly 'important to you' to get dirty and have your name on it too.

I must say, it was all a bit excruciating to watch but a blast from the past is a gift. Someone find the QVC nun.

I wonder if Allison is watching them.

Melinda

Wait a dirty minute! When and how did Mike go from relaxing sedately in a mud bath to shoveling ingredients for said mud bath? I seem to recall a seemingly squeamish Mike wriggling into a steamy tub of muck commenting upon the places the mud was creeping into. Perhaps the company causes the difference in demeanor. It’s amazing what a man will do to get a woman dirty. LOL

Oh lord. That was like driving by a bad accident and not wanting to look but unable to tear your eyes away. Mike, I admire your tenacity. I am sure a T.V. gig of any kind when you are trying to break into the business sounds great but..Romantic Get Aways??? The scene by the pool? Are you serious? I wanted to rip that fresh-fruit-strawberry-froo-froo drink right out of your hands and pass you a Sam Adams (did enjoy the bear chest in the same shot but I digress). Even with the preppy sweater, loafers, and the frat boy 1990s haircut, I still caught a glimpse of the Mike we all know and love. Thank god for Dirty Jobs.

Everytime I hear this Brad Paisley song on the radio I think of you. Thank God you're still a guy:

"These days there's dudes getting facials
Manicured, waxed and botoxed
With deep spray-on tans and creamy lotiony hands
You can't grip a tacklebox

Yeah with all of these men lining up to get neutered
It's hip now to be feminized
I don't highlight my hair
I've still got a pair
Yeah honey, I'm still a guy

Scrub me down, dress me up oh but no matter what
remember I'm still a guy"

Continuing to love the show as always,

kelby

Kind of fun, but kind of...self-conscious.