Survivor - Pearl Islands

Rupert is awesome- hes open and honest when hes pissed off, which is comendable I think. He got the thing with Jon off his chest right away, and problem solved. He obviously didn't hold a grudge either because he didn't convince the tribe to vote him out. Those are two things I definitely want my kids learning- properly venting your anger (sans violence) and forgive and forget.

Anyhoo...my second pick would probably be Christa- I like her, she seems like a very cool person. I also like Savage and Tijuana from the Morgan tribe.

All you have to do is watch his body language and his eyes. It is clear that he holds grudges, he just does it pretty much silently. Not very commendable for someone who is supposed to set an example for youngsters. But again, it is editing making him be that way maybe.

I was a Big Sister for many years. I am proud to say that the girl I mentored is now a chemical biologist and doing work out of Stanford University. You have an obligation when you are mentoring to be better than the regular hooligan that Rupert portrays every week. You have to be an example, not a spectacle.

Anybody else excited about tonight's episode? 8 hours 15 minutes and counting!

I think that Burton will go to Drake and I now think the chickie who got booted off 1st for Morgan will be back to have another go at it.

You bet I'm excited! DH is even making our dinner tonight (we tend to eat late, right when survivor comes on here) so I don't have to cook (except I do, making braciole for Saturday with homemade sauce...I love colder weather cooking!)

We can't wait either to see how the tribes are going to treat the outcast that joins them. Quite an interesting twist. I saw Osten on a show earlier this week and he was complaining about everything, from the sand, the crabs, the bugs, the lack of water! What did he expect Club Med?

Osten is a big weenie!! Good riddance, let people who WANT to be there play the game. Can't wait for tonight!!!

well, the merge was a little anti-climatic. I was sad to see Savage go - he seemed like a great guy. I am glad Burton and Rupert worked out their issues and thought it appropriate that Burton gave Rupert immunity. I understand getting rid of Savage but weasel Jon should be a priority. I hated that look on his face - gloating - in tribal council. Is it just me or are the voices of Lil, Tijauna and Dara not the most irritating?

Not just you (lol) Lil drives me nuts!!!

Jon is such an arrogant self serving person!! I can't wait for the day he goes.

My family and I all made our bets last night on who will win, winner gets a dinner. I want Rupert to win, but do not think he will, so I am betting on Sandra or Burton.

Yeah that was a smug look Jon had alright. I was glad for the merge, it seemed the only way to give the two outcasts a fair shake. It's to bad the Lil couldn't leave her chip on her shoulder in the boat- I couldn't believe how much she was whining. At least they got food and a chance to get to know everyone. I loved the challenge and was so glad Burton beat Rupert.

I think it will come down to Christa or Burton in the end. Christa is a physical threat for individual immunity as is Burton. Jon won't win immunities so he has to suck up to the right people! I think people think that he isn't going to be a threat in the end so take him along for the ride to protect yourself.

Rupert has lost alot of weight!

I was disappointed also in Lil's whining...but am glad she's back and hope she straightens around. It was interesting to see Savage on a show this am say that he *did* tell Lil she was going, and that she knew, though now she is saying she didn't.

I am sad to see that it looks as if Rupert will get axed either next week or soon if he doesn't win immunity. I remain convinced he's a neat soul, issues and all.

I need to see another one or two shows before I can decide who I think will actually win. Jon better get bounced soon or he will be slithering his way into the final 4...ugh!

Hmm why are they keeping Jon around? Gee what if they would have chosen 16 energetic, hard working pleasant individuals for this game and put them on the island together where they worked together fluidly as a team? I guess the ratings would drop way down.......

Ok with Rupert out of the game now, the game is more of an even playing field now. I could clearly see that Sandra was shocked the alliance had been busted. I do hope Rupert gets medical attention though, he fell pretty hard off that platform. I also wonder what devastating news Jon gets next week? Interesting how a game with somewhat shallow players can suck you into the drama every week. Right now, I hope Burton at least makes it to the final four.

I just wanted to reach through that screen and tell Rupert how sorry I am he has such issues. I still think he's a fascinating person, one i wish had higher self-esteem, and I hope it's a true rumor that he's in the all-star version of survivor - he wasn't available for the usual tv interview the day after he was voted out.

Except for Sandra, I don't care for anyone else left, I could wish Burton well except for his total dishonesty, which just doesn't ever sit well with me.

ah well...it makes for a nice distraction from much more serious things

I'm horribly disapointed that Rupert is gone- he should have won. He was the epitome of a "survivor". I guess in the end thats what did him in.

If Jon wins this- I will go through the roof, I cannot stand im- he seems like an unbelievably cocky and downright meanspirited person. Same with Lill- what on earth kind of scouts has she helped produce??? She can't even fish!! And the whining and self pity- PUHLEEZE.

I guess out of the remaining people my vote is for Christa. she has proven her worth and her ability to do well in challenges.

Ok even I didn't think Jon would sink as low as he did tonight with the faked death of granny! I did notice he never said directly that she died, just that she wasn't here. What a creep!

I so don't like how Jon is playing this game. I hope the others eventually realize what he did...before the end of the game!

Jon is a horrible person. I cant stand him. I hope he gets it good when everyone finds out what he did.

I must say I was stunned by what Jon did. I guess I find it hard to believe, in my naivety, that a person could be that horrible. I swear , if he wins this I'll go through the roof!!!

Jon's eyes always tell how creepy he is! His eyes are always squinty and shifting. I can't stand Jon, but that's what makes this whole game interesting. If everyone was super sweet and super nice towards one another, Survivor wouldn't have an audience.

I think they made a big mistake by not voting off Burton last night. I think that was their only chance.