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Scout	12/1/05 2:03 pm Just wanted to set the record straight. This is the sweet email I got from Buddha regarding "The Kiss". Thought the truth should be known. "It wasnt the fact that the man was gay that bothered me, but the fact Im married. I would have been just as upset if it had been a woman. I made a promise to my wife and God till death do us part and I meant it. Know one seems to understand that. Im just a bad person in their eyes. I wonder if a man kissed a woman, suddenly without warning, what people would think. Thanks for your support.I think a lot of people are upset with me because of Coby's write up. I love you and think of you very often. Your pal always Bubba"
Rob	11/30/05 5:42 pm We’re finally coming down to the nitty-gritty and we passed a big milestone in the survivor game. This is the time in the game when odd numbers left in the game can be a big turning point. Every odd number passed for Steph and Judd (and even Rafe I guess) is another huge landmark on their way to victory, every odd number is going to be a missed opportunity for Cindy, Lydia, Danni and now Gary. Nine, Seven and Five are the best times to flip things around. We saw Gary at least try to talk to Rafe but to no avail. I don’t understand the animosity between Cindy and Gary. What did I miss? Was it because Gary voted for her one time. I thought originally that she was just acting like she didn’t like Gary (to impress Judd and Steph), but Gary should have tried to mend that relationship. Cindy, to me, seems like the person who could’ve been swayed. It’s probably too late for Lydia or Danni this week, but whoever comes out alive has a chance to drive a rift between Steph-Judd and Rafe-Cindy. Let’s see if it can happen. I like to play a new drinking game during Survivor called “Drink whenever Steph is eating”. I have to tivo the show because I’m usually passed out by the second commercial. I also laughed that not only did Steph get offended when the others called her out about eating all the time, but she also FORBID EVERYBODY FROM MENTIONING IT AGAIN. That’s a woman with a lot of control, and you start to ask yourself could this be the most dominant game a female survivor has ever played? We’ll know in a couple of weeks.
Scout	11/30/05 5:41 pm I just had time to catch up on all the blogs. Hey everyone. Where are you, Kathy? I was enjoying your comments. Just wanted to put in a good word for my buddy, Bubba. He's definitely not "homophobic". He's just a guy who likes to kiss his wife and anyone else who he invites to do so. Most of us don't like surprise kisses that are used to exploit. Didn't Gary do a good job on the morning show? He continues to be a really "nice guy".
Jenna	11/29/05 4:42 pm Sorry it took me so long to blog I was stuffing my face with thanksgiving leftovers the last three days at Ethans moms house and it was GREAT!!! Gary was sacked this episode, ha I love the football puns! I think we all saw this coming. He was a physical threat, smart, and a fighter, to all of the other survivors that is a deadly combo. But, you have to give it to him for fighting till the end, this includes him calling Judd out for the hidden immunity idol lie. Judd I have to say it was interesting to hear you say at tribal council that you lied about the idol and you got caught, it was a better move then trying to lie again about it because like you said you are not the best lier. But what I don't understand is why you say everything out loud. Why tell your other teammates you are going to start lieing now, let them find out for themself! I think your super tight alliance with Steph is really going to help you out. Rafe is my favorite, I just think he is great and I always root for the underdog. Rafe may not be the underdog now because he's an immunity winning machine but he once was. He is smart, knows him game and I think he is calling the shoots right along with Steph. Now on to Steph. Its hard for me to judge anyone who gets snotty when it comes to anything involving food, like Steph did to Lydia at the reward challenge. After all I was the person who called Dave and Deena "fat pigs" after they won a banana spilt challenge and came back to camp and ate our food. Lack of food makes you crazy and bitter so I can relate. Steph looks like she has got this game in the palm of her hand, but she better hope she doesn't really piss off the jury members along the way. She is looking to be in a good position now. Danni seems to be Stephs new BFF and I think you could tell last episode because it really didn't look like Danni was to concerned flipping people over to her and Gary's alliance, I think this is because Danni feels safe because she has an alliance with Steph from their bonding reward challenge. Lydia I am sooooo glad to see you are finally going to be thinking and doing strategically next episode, its about time. But, I think it’s a little to late to change your position now. Cindy.... zzz I see hardly any of her at all, what's up with that? Until Thursday folks!
Ethan	11/29/05 12:48 pm I hope everyone had a good Turkey Day. And what better way to complete a holiday than with an episode of Survivor? And a busy episode at that. First, we had Judd talking about himself in the 3rd person. "Judd's not angry!" No, but Judd's definitely odd. Who talks like that? Did that episode of Seinfeld with Jimmy in it teach us nothing? Then, we had the reward challenge. Hmm... something tastes sour. I know! It's Steph and Lidia's grapes! What poor sports. I don't know what was worse, Lidia's whinny attitude because she never wins or Steph's immaturity because she actually lost for once. I cant believe Steph and Lidia are still in the game. B-O-O H-O-O to the both of them. And that immunity challenge! If the cure for Polio was only half as confusing as Probst's explanation, we'd have a lot of legless kids today. How did the Survivors follow him? By the second sentence I was completely lost and that was after plenty of sleep and a big dinner. I think if I was actually there, I would have just put my head down on the ground and wept. Pretty soon we're going to have to start buying the cliff notes to follow along. But Hogelboom...my boy....can remeber that stuff because he is the big man on the playiong field. He has to remember all those quarterback plays. Unfortunately he had to wait at one of the out houses full of ...clues. Someone was already in it. He lost. I cried. And, Rafe. Raaaaaaafe. What a winning machine! He's unstoppable! Rafe is my new Hogelboom. I'm going to therapy right now...I cant live without Hogelboom.
Scout	11/28/05 1:30 pm P.S. The morning after the night before. Here are a few after thoughts about Episode eleven. Gary had to go due to his “threat factor”. As I said, he didn’t leave without doing some damage to both Judd and Stephanie. I’m most interested in Rafe’s “Oh Pleeeeeaaassse!” look after Gary accused everyone of being “Star Struck!” with Stephanie. Hopefully Rafe clearly sees that he has the game “by the balls” now! He clearly has Lydia, Danni, and Cindy in his court. Together the four of them could now take out Steph and Judd. Cindy would remain Rafe’s tuffest competitor. However, Rafe would still win the jury vote if he makes it to the final two with any of these gals. Rafe, Lydia, Danni, and Cindy are all of the same class of people. Birds of a feather flock together. This foursome are very upbeat, hard working, integris players. Steph and Judd are also “birds of a feather”. They deserve each other. Hopefully Rah, Rah, Rafe will have the clarity to give both of these tribemates the ole’ wave Bye-Bye. It’s time for them to go.
Coby	11/28/05 1:30 pm Okay I know I said I was finally loving Steph again last week... record scratch Steph you have been mad at me for weeks for what I have said in the blogs because you feel I don't support you but damnit girl how could ANYONE like you with the way you are acting? "Jealousy will get you no where."<---To a 50 year old fishmonger. Do you even realize how silly you look doing this? Pretty sure she is jealous since you are half her age, beautiful and getting to play Survivor twice. Call that girl crazy but I think she may be on to something. Your shock and dismay that they wouldn't want you to win another food challenge is absurd on your part. And your childish bully behavior back at camp that you will have, " No more of it!", is only out done with the fact these dumb people are still not voting you out. I just keep seeing you cry over your hamburger to get to the grown up table with Judd as Lydia ate a piece of shriveled up fish a few episodes back. But you are right Steph how dare her take you out first...get a grip. Lydia the underpawn. Yes Lydia you have helped Steph and Rafe play this game and play it well...you deserve final four...not final 2 but at least 4. Don't let Steph bully you into thinking you don't deserve to be there. So sad they have used you and ready to throw you away. You are and always will be the 3rd wheel to their alliance...they owe you. Rafe I am really growing to love you but I am failing to see what you see in Steph as a friend out there, you have admitted it yourself...you are playing number 2 to her number 1. Axis of evil still running through your mind or you just to busy enjoying calling the shots with Steph to care? Way to dominate in challenges from one gay man to another, you are making a lot of 7 year old sissy boys sit up a little prouder. Judd who cares about you? You have flip flopped you way through this game and I can't wait for you to get yours. You don't lie? Pfffuw thank god Gary called you out...the only thing making you look dumber than Jeff...is you. Gary it was nice knowing ya. And you went down with a great fight, I am really proud of you for not just rolling over and taking it. You played a really hard interesting game and it was so much fun to watch. You calling out Steph and her starstruck teammates was the highlight of the show, "You can get her autograph after the show." Best quote ever. It was also what I think this season will be remembered for...was Steph such a great player or was her tribe just to struck to vote her out? Jamie and Bobby Jon thank you for reacting to Gary's comment above, had to rewind that on my Tivo :) Cindy way to win that challenge. Finally my girl is pulling out all the stops. But even though the story is painting you as final 4....I just don't see it happening...I feel you are about to get yours....in the back with Steph's fingerprints on the knife. Danni...I almost just closed this without even remembering you. I am so sorry but you are my new old Gary lol I just don't feel for you one way or the other. If it makes you feel better, most of my family is rooting for you. p.s. Steph dogging Lydia and then asking her to bring her water up the flight of stairs like she was some servant...gag....double gag. How about this next time Lydia when Steph asks for water...why not throw it in her face?
Scout	11/28/05 1:29 pm When the Dallas Cowboys got beat by the Broncs in overtime, I had a feeling that Gary’s flame would be snuffed tonight. However, he durn sure went out in a blaze of glory, just for busting “Judd Jacks His Jaws” lying ways. Judd really is a bad liar, and everyone knows it. He looked like a deer in head lights when Gary busted him. And, of course, everyone was grinnin’ with that “Oh Brother! You’ve got to be kiddin”, roll your eyes kinda’ look. I think Gary did some damage on Judd tonight. Especially with Rafe. And speaking of Rafe, what’s not to love about this guy! He’s brains and he’s brawn, and he’s both wise and kind. He is doing some serious “goodimaging” for “Little Gay Mormon’s” and all other human being’s who are strong enough and balanced enough to be soft as well. I wrote a song that reminds me of Rafe. “I’m man enough to be your woman, and you’re woman enough to be my man”. Rafe is “smmmmooooooooooth”! I’m calling him out to win this season of Survivor. He’s got the loyalty to make the alliance work for him. I will probably be Rafe, Cindy, Judd, and Steph in the final four. I think either Rafe and Cindy or Rafe and Steph will be the final two, and Rafe will definitely get the jury vote. Even if Gary had finagled his way into the final two, three, or four, he’d never get the jury vote. Too many of his comrades have bitten the dust, and none of them are on the jury, except perhaps Bobby Jon. Hopefully Steph has stayed in the game long enough for people to see some of her true colors. She’s just a sore loser. Even in the smallest defeats, she throws a fit. I think she might be right about the “Having the power is too good to be true” prophecy. Lydia had her “Coming Out of the Nice Closet” tonight. However, I wish she wouldn’t cower so in front of Steph. Lydia is a non threat physically, and could well have made it to the final four. However, Princess Stephanie won’t let her forget that she snuffed her durn pot! That dadgum snuffing game is always a killer in this game. People always take it personally, and pay back is hell. Danni and Lydia can pretty much draw up their walking papers now. Most people think that Steph is running this game. I personally think Rafe is the one really running the show. He’s a cool, easy mover and shaker. He let’s Steph think she is in charge, but he’s got the game now, especially after having spent precious time with Cindy. That kind of bonding goes a long way in this game. I think Rafe also admires Cindy’s brains. Rafe is a calm presence and a focused competitor. He might actually rack up more immunity challenges than Tom from Palau. Now let’s see. People have been “star struck” with Stephanie because he played a hard physical game and she was the under-dog from Palau. However, now she has a winning alliance and she still pouts. She’s not winning challenges, physical or mental. So we have to wonder what gives her that “star struck” quality. Whatever it is, my guess is that she will get a good ride after this season and it will be doing something pretty flashy. And as for you, Rafe, I loved the flower! Finally, Gary may have founded his game on a great big fat lie, but he played the overall game with fairness and lots of integrity. One mystery remains. How did Gary and Cindy get so at odds with each other?