Episode #9

So where in the world do you begin with that episode.

I think that was a top 3, if not, the number 1 episode in Survivor history. Not since a man named Sue unloaded on Richard in the first Survivor have I laughed so hard at the fall of someone else. Unfortunately it was my man, Randy. I guess if you can't win its best to go down in a blaze of glory.

I do have to say that Sugar acted like a not real nice person. She is getting pretty arrogant and her fall will be hard also. I think that was the most vocal tribal council ever. Randy just wanted to pick up his torch and burn everybody to death. He is an angry, angry man...

That is all for tonight. Congrats to Bob for actually making the fake idol work. That is the most action any idol has gotten in the past two or three years.

Top 5
5. Crystal
4. Sugar
3. Bob
2. Kenny
1. Matty

Episode #8

Well, I'm back reacting to the episodes.

Does this season seem like a few more twists and turns than normal. They have really switched things up which in a way I like. It keeps the sides from developing too strongly and then it becoming a numbers game. So instead of random thoughts, here my thoughts on each player.

Crystal - She hasn't been as physically imposing as I thought she would be. Recently she has quieted down which helps her.
Suzie - No chance. Did she just win immunity tonight?
Randy - He had a chance when he kept his mouth shut but he just can't do it. He did have a couple good challenges though.
Ken - Is he gaining confidence? May be coming out of his apartement and not playing video games 24/7 would help. He won't be able to sustain the good luck.
Sugar - I didn't think she would backstab Ace, but I liked it. She has proven to be a little tougher although not smarter.
Bob - Mr. Physics. He just hangs in there. The merge really helped him and what a nice fake immunity idol. Eliza would have liked that one.
Corrine - She has it out for Suzie. Too emotional probably.
Matty - The strongest remaining player (besides Crystal). He will probably get picked off because of physical strength. He is kind of annoying too.
Charlie - He's hard to stomach. Now that Marcus is gone he's done. BTW, I wrote this before the end of the show!

Amazing how everyone is a like a praying mantis ready to eat their mate...

Top 5
5. Sugar
4. Bob
3. Randy
2. Ken
1. Matty

Episodes #3 - #7

They were cool.

Episode #2

Well, I'm a day late, but I was busy going to pick up my Brewer playoff tickets which I am unable to use... DOH!

So here are some one day old random thoughts.

1. Randy is doing pretty good keeping his mouth shut even though he thinks his tribe are a bunch of idiots... stay away from GC my man.
2. GC = Gervis = _______ (The man whose same I will never mention... read the archives if you want to know).
3. THANK GOODNESS THEY LET THEM WEAR THEIR SWIMSUITS!!! No more blurring.
4. Crystal...eeek...I'd hate to run into her in a back alley. YIKES! She carried them in that reward challenge.
5. Ace is a DORK. He bugs me. Too bad Paloma got run out... I wonder when his tribe mates will pick up on that.
6. How in the world did SUGAR find the immunity idol and not Dan... wow. I thought for sure she was going to take the luxury.
7. PREDICTION: She will tell Ace and then give it to him to save his hide.
8. Nice slip and slide.
9. The gamer beats the high school physics teacher. Amazing that Bob didn't take more heat for not being able to solve the puzzle.
10. Well... it looks like next week they will switch the teams up which could make things really interesting.

Episode #1

Episode #1: “Want to See the Elephant Dung?”

First of all, I was a little intrigued over the title of the episode. We will see what that foretells. I know I always start strong with the posts and fade later. I’m going to try hard again this year. So here are my random thoughts for the night.

1. Go Randy!Who wears a suit or a dress or a bow tie or a strapless dress to the opening day of Survivor… haven’t you ever watched the show before?
2. Hi, I’m Rob, and I’m a recovering…
3. Crystal could whoop up on all the guys.
4. What are the odds that Charlie is hitting for the other team? Hmmm.
5. That picking was a little weird.
6. Dang, my guy is slow… and old…
7. Quote of the episode, “We are screwed in the physical challenges.”
8. Quote of the episode, “Are they saying thong?” – Cathy.
9. Sugar is a real blonde.
10. Bob’s ripped. He will be voted off early.
11. Gabon is Lion King land.
12. Is Gillian from a James Bond movie? Didn’t she play M?
13. I guess Gillian likes Elephant dung? WHO IN THE WORLD EATS ELEPHANT DUNG?
14. It is day 1 and Michelle is hangin’ out and being blurred out! She is wearing a nice outfit.
15. Come on Ken… Remember Rule #4.
16. Ace, “I’m the full package.” - No, I’m the full package.
17. Why do you just wear your undies?
18. Again, Charlie is not rollin’ the same as Marcus.
19. My dude is a dork. OH! It’s just a scratch. MEDICAL on day 1! I think I should make a rule of a dollar for the first person hurt.
20. GREAT BANDAGE!
21. Bob can take the buff bow tie off now.
22. I guess if I go on Survivor… I’m going to have to buy new underwear. Tidy Whities are not an option.
23. Where do I sign up to be a professional video game player?
24. So Michelle broke Rule #1 right out of the bat at tribal council.
25. Fang is in TOTAL CHAOS!
26. Randy… way to shut your mouth!
27. Uh oh, GC is going to get hammered now.
28. NEW RULE: Don’t become the leader early on. (GC Rule)
29. Michelle definitely benefits from the make up of the civilized world.
30. Well, at least they won’t have to blur out Michelle’s stuff anymore.
31. Congrats Carrie C. for winning the LOSER prize.
32. PLEASE, buy some flint before you leave so you can practice.
33. Charlie, Charlie, Charlie… what do I say.
34. Randy is right… “Operation Crash and Burn”
35. Crystal scared me with that black on. I am going to have nightmares.
36. Can GC just quit as leader?
37. How tall is Crystal? She is bigger than everyone else.
38. There has to be a no underwear rule for the next Survivor.
39. Randy kind of looked like The Ultimate Warrior from WWF days there.
40. Bob looks like a shepherd from Jerusalem with the skirt on his head.
41. Nice fishing Fang… that was finally something well done.
42. Well… Gillian got one tribal council farther than I thought

Thanks everyone! Should be a good season. Sorriy Suzy, no $$ for second voted off.

Welcome to Survivor: Gabon

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME Survivor: Gabon!

Get out those buffs, dust off that immunity idol, and sit down and try to add your name to list of past title winners (now including yours truly). It is time for another installment of Rob’s Survivor Pool!!!!

Only one change this year… the entry fee is $6 with $1 from every entry going to the first person voted out. Rules are below, RSVP to me ASAP, we only have 1 week!

Rules:
1. $6 entry fee, $1 goes to the first person voted off island (affectionately called the Roger Rule).
2. You will be assigned a RANDOM (no conspiracy theories please… Rog… John…) Survivor fully supervised by those I choose.
3. If your person gets voted off the island, so do you.
4. Check out www.robssurvivorpool.blogspot.com for updates.
5. Payout: 70% of total to the winner, 20% to second place, and 10% to third. If more than one pool player have and first, second, or third place survivor the winnings will be split between the two. For details, please refer to the KSPPMF (Krause Survivor Pool Payout Matrix Formula).

SO… what next: Please respond with your desire to play. Pass the invitation on to friends and family. Mail your $$$ to me

Payouts

I just wanted to let everyone know that I paid out today. I mailed out checks (except mine and Cathy's - WhooHooo) this afternoon. Again, this is according the KSPPMF (Krause Survivor Pool Payout Matrix Formula).

1. Rob D. - $72.69
2. Cathy D. & Stephen W. - $20.77
3. Amy M. & Tonya W. - $10.38
Last - Ann Maria Wagner - $25

For the record Amy M. becomes the first two time payout winner I believe in Survivor history... well, may be we had one earlier, but I can't remember that far back.

Also, Survivor 17 (hard to believe) in Gabon will start this fall... stay tuned for another Rob's Survivor Pool and invite your friends.


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