BB19: Live Feeds into Tuesday Morning - July 25

Mirrors my own reaction about the veto

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Lousy Liars:

• So, Jessica got bamboozled.
• Or, more to the point ... Ramses got bamboozled.
• She believed the lies and didn't use the veto.
• That will pretty much seals the deal that Josh will stay and Ramses will be evicted this week. 
• For me, that's good and bad. I enjoy Ramses -- he's like a kid in a candy shop living his dream to be on the show. For the most part, he's pleasant and upbeat. I enjoy the feeds when Kevin and Ramses are messing around together. That's the "bad" of it -- I'll miss the banter and the kid.
• I guess the "good" is that Josh is so explosive. You know me; I like a good brouhaha and giggle at a heated kerfuffle. He's good for that. It will liven up the feeds at times. But, when he's down, he's fairly nonexistent. One thing to note about him -- he talks to the cameras. I wish they all did.
• Jessica and Cody will once again be blindsided this week when the vote comes through.
• That should perk the feeds up for a while.
• In other news -- Kevin said something about having a BankAmericard. Um, hey Kevin ... it's probably been called a Visa card for most, if not all, the lifetime of your fellow hamsters. They probably had no clue what he meant.
• Paul, Kevin and others have been doing a lot of studying the house and its stuff. Paul thinks they're due a memory comp.
• Paul told Kevin they need to memorize the days and not to share with others.
• But Paul won't advise Kevin who to put on the block if he (Kevin) wins HoH. Kevin is thinking both Jessica and Cody.
• Alex suggested to Jason that they just say something like "I hate Josh" if Ramses asks them about their votes.
• Aw, poor kid.
• Heh. Alex says getting hit all the time by others when she was a kid because her last name is "Ow" toughened her up.
• Ow!
• Hmm. Jessica told Kevin about winning the temptation.
• But she lies about it. Maybe she's learning.
• She told Kevin it makes her ineligible to be nominated for four weeks and the punishment would to go to the person nominating her.
• Oh my.
• I don't know how that will play out.
• Apparently Kevin was told in the Diary Room that he came in second for the Temptation.
• Paul quizzed Raven about her disease(s) with others gathered around the hot tub.
• I dunno. She's surely in better shape than I am!
• Kevin went and told Jason about Jessica's Temptation. The lie she gave him, that is.
• Jason told Alex and Christmas. They aren't as believing, though. They think it's too good and Paul probably got the best one this season already.
• Cody caught onto the Save Josh Movement. 
• Jessica said it was she was scared would happen.
• Well, she could have saved Ramses with the veto, silly girl!
• Cody thinks Paul is spearheading the movement.
• Well, yeah. But it's not just Paul. It's Paul, Alex, Christmas ... need I go on?
• Thursday's live show should be interesting, to say the least.

Smile while you can, Ramses

No, not a showmance

Wants a breakfast sandwich

At least he'll add kerfuffles to the mix

Listening to Raven talk diseases

BB19: Live Feeds PoV Meeting Quick Blurb - July 24

Just a real quick update --

Jessica did NOT use the power of veto.

Ramses and Josh are still on the block together. She and Cody are unaware that the majority plan to send Ramses packing. The veto would have saved him. She does have the Halting Hex. But I can't see her using that to save anyone other than herself or Cody.

It will probably be bye-bye Ramses on Thursday. The pawn often goes home. He knows it. But apparently Jessica doesn't. I said she needs to realize they LIE!

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Morning - July 24

He grew up on Darling Street

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Capricious Cats:

• Ramses is very worried.
• As he should be.
• He went to Jessica, telling her he knew he was Plan B when he was on the block before and thinks the majority will vote him out.
• Jessica told him to talk to people, see where they stand.
• Um. Okay. But they do LIE. It's Big Brother. They're gonna lie, silly girl!
• She said she would also talk to people.
• Remember, Jessica, they will LIE!
• She assured Ramses that he will not go home this week and told him that she has her own Plan B that will keep him in the house. 
• She told him she doesn't want to blow his game and won't do it.
• Now, of course, we know she has Plan B and a Plan C.
• Plan B is that she holds the PoV -- she could save him and put someone else up on the block with Josh. 
• Plan C is that she has the Halting Hex power. 
• Josh is still "not talking" or even acknowledging Jessica and Cody. If they enter the kitchen when he's there, he walks out without a word said.
• Kevin has the initials of all of his brothers tattooed on one arm. But not his sisters. Hmm.
• Jessica didn't realize live feeders have audio, not just video. Now, if all we had was video it would be either (A) really, really more boring than it actually is or (B) more exciting because we could use our own imagination with the dialogue!
• Josh talked at length to the camera (us). He's sure he's staying this week and is planning on being nice because everybody will be jury votes.
• Ha! Like he's going to make it to the end. No way, Joshay! They don't LIKE you. They're using you and often mock you behind your back!
• Well, not really Kevin. He kind of defends Josh a bit saying he's a kid.
• Josh doesn't want to be nice to Mark or Cody.
• Well, I don't think they want to be nice to him, either.
• Josh says he's going to keep pretending to be miserable so that Jessica and Cody will be sure he's the one going home.
• Of course, if Jessica doesn't step in and do something to save Ramses, Josh will be staying. 
• But, under no circumstances will he ever win this game. He won't make it to the Final Two and, if pigs fly and he does -- no jury would vote for him to win pretty much no matter who's at the end with him.
• That's it for now.
• The PoV Meeting will be today. Hopefully Jessica will save Ramses. I think he's the one I'd rather see in the house over Josh.
• Oh, Josh is good for kerfuffles and even a brouhaha, but in his down time he's practically non-existent. 

No one gets between me and my cat ears!

They deserve each other

Definitely the better player than Cody

Is very concerned he will go home

BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday Evening - July 23

Jason and Kevin do walking laps and lifts

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Revolting Rodents:

• Kevin and Jason think that Cody is lying a lot to them. They know the age lie because he admitted it. Kevin still can't understand why he'd lie about that.
• The latest is that Cody was telling them some kind of mission he was on and was trapped. He couldn't remember how he was rescued, then said others came for him.
• Kevin and Jason picked up two things on that story -- first, it identically matched a movie they both had seen. Second, as Kevin pointed out, in a situation like that which supposedly happened four years ago, you might forget how you got into it. But you'd surely remember how you got out.
• In other Cody war stories news of the day, Jessica told him she'd prefer he stop mentioning that he's killed people.
• I know a lot of people who fought in wars myself. In the decades (and scores) I've known them, rarely is it mentioned that they killed people. One has a Silver Star, a combat award. He was in Vietnam and killed many. To this day, he rarely mentions it. It haunts him. 
• Cody told Jessica they were "bad people." I'm sure they were. But it still bugs me (and apparently Jessica) that he brags about killing people.
• Back to Kevin and Jason -- they also mentioned Cody's staring. It's not just us noticing it!
• Ramses has been deemed the best slop cook.
• But this week it's Paul, Mark and Mark chosen along with Josh who has a second week of it.
• Raven seems to be the cook of the house with chicken dishes a specialty.
• Raven eats and talks with her mouth full of food and it annoys me.
• The movement is afoot to take Ramses out this week instead of Josh.
• Elena isn't privy to said movement.
• Jessica, obviously the more astute of Cody and Jessica, is worried and is thinking that she might have to use the veto. Or even the Hex.
• She doesn't want the guilt of Ramses going home on her HoH nomination.
• On the other hand, Cody thinks she's just being paranoid. How could they vote out Ramses when Josh is such a "psychopath"?
• Jessica can understand why the others would want to keep Josh over Ramses. She knows they can use him while Ramses is unpredictable.
• Cody doesn't see it. 
• There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.
• She would like Paul out but feels that would totally alienate them at this time.
• She's asking around a bit to get the feel of the vibe.
• She talks to Elena. Um, not the best choice as she's one of the few not in on the Keep Josh Movement.
• Oh. They got new foodstuffs today. They complained about getting roast beef.
• "Who eats roast beef?" they ask.
• I do.
• FedEx it here, please. 

Resting B-Face?

Josh prepares his slop breakfast

Maybe he and Jessie will become buds

Inhaling his slop pasta

Kevin will talk to anyone

BB19: HoH and Nominations Show Blog Party - July 23

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

The recap begins with the Josh/Mark fiasco. Recap through the Battle Back. 

Cody tells us this time around he'll listen to Jessica. Oh, geez, the showmance goes on. She tells him that Kevin has her back and Josh has promised to send her home. She tells him of the Halting Hex. Jessica tells us they need to play as a team, Cody can't go rogue again. 

The rest of the house thinks Cody will play a more social game. They want him to leave again.

HoH comp time! They all have neon construction vests on in Evictionville. They have to keep their traffic light in place by holding up the red disk eith a skinny long stick. Who's Ready for a Hold-Up? Even Christmas can play this one. 

Kevin then Mark then Paul go down. Kevin punishes Cody (as per the rules to punish someone) by calling the trash man. Cody gets trash all over. Mark also chooses Cody. Road rage dude yelling at Cody to distract him. Paul also punishes Cody. He gets goop cement poured on his back. 

Then Jason is out. He decides to punish Jessica. She gets graffiti spray painted on her back to distract her. Elena out -- ketchup and mustard all over Cody.

Matt out, also chooses to punish Cody. More garbage. Raven out, the Road Rage dude is back at Cody. Josh out, chooses Jessica. black goo all over her back. Josh heckles them.

Jessica and Cody tell Christmas she's not their target. She won't promise them the same because they are her targets.

Oops! Cody is eliminated! He punishes Ramses with the graffiti artists. 

Ramses out. He chooses Jessica -- mustard and ketchup again.

Christmas out -- Jessica is the new HoH! It turns out that her father passed away three years ago on the date of the comp. He's the one who got her into BB -- they used to watch it together.

Josh thinks he'll be the target. Kevin says they'll probably put up Josh and Josh. Paul is worried. Jessica tells Christmas she meant the safety deal. Cody says he'll shut up and listen to Jess. 

Josh goes to the HoH room to talk. She doesn't let him right in. Cody arrives there. He thinks she should send him away. Cody tells Josh neither one of them wants to talk to him. He wanted them to put a bigger target on the block.

Jessica does talk to Matt and Raven. She implies she's not after them. She doesn't want herself and Cody to be their targets. Mark talks to them He loves them after all. Elena is playing nice just to stay in the game. Cody tells us that he trusts Mark the least in the house. 

Paul and Cody talk. Lovefest time? Eep. Cody thinks they could go far if they work together. He tells us that he doesn't trust him. Paul tells us he doesn't trust Cody. So, they'll work together until they don't. 

Heh. A segment on Kevin wrapping himself in Saran wrap to lose weight.

Jess and Cody talk about the nominations. She says Josh is a definite. Cody suggests putting Ramses up. Jessica doesn't think it's time to take out Paul. They feel they need to gain numbers.

Nominations Ceremony --
Jessica nominates Ramses, then Josh. She tells Ramses he's just a pawn. She calls out Josh for being a dirty player in the game. 

Josh cries in the Diary Room. Too bad, so sad.

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was - July 23, 2017

Good morning! Since it's a Sunday morning, this is my weekly off television topic post taking a look at the week gone by in both words and photographs I've taken along the way. This weekly post is done year in, year out. Big Brother, the main draw for so many of you, only lasts about three months -- although sometimes it seems to be a lifetime. If you're here solely for the BB posts, please feel free to skip this post. You can find my latest BB19 posts by using this link.

We had another heat wave this past week here in the NJ/NYC Greater Metro Area. I don't like heat. I don't like humidity. No one should sweat merely standing. For those who say I'll miss it come winter ... no. I actually don't mind cold temperatures. I'm not too keen on ice and snow as I'm pedestrian and public transportation based. But the cold itself? Not really a problem. 

Heat is included in my apartment rent. Air conditioning (electricity) is not. So I pay more in the summers. Plus, if outside, you can bundle up against the cold. In sweltering heat and humidity, even taking off your clothes wouldn't help. You'd still be all sweaty and people would point and laugh before the police hauled you away!

Give me autumn any day!

My apartment building is going through fixes needed as per the NJ Five Year Inspection last month. I got a notice entirely in Spanish to move my car away from the building Friday and Saturday as they would be painting the fire escapes. They tried a few weeks ago to do that but got rained out. Now, I don't speak Spanish much at all. But I do find it odd that I can read it. Yet, I don't have a car, so I didn't care about the notice.

I did care that on my day off on Wednesday some maintenance dude knocked on my door at 8:05am. I was awake, but not dressed. He said he was here to replace the ceiling tiles in my bathroom. I asked him to come back in fifteen minutes so I could get dressed. He never came back that day. I wasted most of the day not daring to take my shower or go anywhere because I expected him back. Grr. 

On Thursday, I had to go to work. I left Vincent's litter box in the living room -- it's usually in the bathroom -- in case they came back to do the bathroom ceiling tiles. I worried about Vincent all day while I was at work. I don't like people in my apartment when I'm not home. And, if I know for sure someone is coming, I confine Vincent to the bedroom. But I didn't know for sure and he gets stressed being trapped in there for hours on end.

Well, they came. Vincent is fine. However, they made my bathroom into a nightmare. They spray-painted the frames for the new ceiling tiles getting white spray mist all over my (relatively) new sink and vanity and my new toilet! Apparently, they got white spray paint on the walls (which were a light peach and didn't need painting) and then they painted my bathroom (above the tiles) a blinding white. They did that painting with a brush. Thankfully they moved my towels to the living room. But paint drops are all over the floor, the tub, my cheap shower curtain liner, my big bottle of foam bath, etc. There are even a few drops of white paint on the hardwood floor leading into the bathroom!

Why, I don't doubt they got paint drops on Vincent and I just can't see them because he's already white!

I had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night Friday night. I was almost blinded by the white. Eek. I think I need to get a dimmer bulb in there! At least the bathroom ceiling tiles were the only thing brought up during the inspection. Although my kitchen cabinets are ancient, I don't want them tearing them out while I'm trying to live here. I don't like outside intrusions.

That's the big news of the week. It's onto the photos now ...

Please strike a pose, pigeon.

Ah, that's a good one. Um, no. I'm not paying you. Don't be like the costumed characters in Times Square! Bridgewater Train Station.

Teensy bee on the chicory blossom

The bee is very tiny. For reference, the chicory blossoms are only about an inch, perhaps a tad more. Plainfield Train Station.

Photogenic fungi

Growing on a fallen tree near the Bridgewater Train Station.

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BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday - July 23

Attack of the Baby Powder

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Showmance Mania:

• Alex definitely had a point. Too many showmances going on in the house. They really need splitting up!
• Too bad all of the power this week is in the hands of Jessica (and Cody).
• Raven tried talking Matt (her showmance buddy) into flipping the vote to oust Ramses instead of Josh.
• Matt wants to go with the group vote and not make waves.
• I find it a bit peculiar that it was Raven who spread the rumors about Josh peeping at girls in the shower, now wants to rock the boat and keep him in the house?
• Meanwhile, we know that Christmas has been molding and bonding with Josh for her own (nefarious?) purpose since a few days after the live feeds. She thinks he's someone who might be able to work for her? Hmm.
• Plus, when Cody was gone and the Josh/Mark incident occurred, the talk of the main core of hamsters was that they wanted to keep Josh over Mark. They all seem to think that, while Josh is so emotional and immature, they can USE him. Mark, also emotional and immature, is more of a threat to their own games.
• But they can't change the nominations because Jessica is both HoH and Veto winner.
• She and Cody are vehement about getting Josh out this week.
• Hmm.
• And, not only that, but Cody and Mark made nicey-nice and are buds once again.
• There is no indication that Paul will go up as a renom at all. He, Jessica and Cody are at least quasi-working together.
• Paul wants Ramses out over Josh, too.
• That dates back to him thinking Ramses is "sketchy." And, without a doubt, the veto that Ramses was supposed to throw and almost won.
• BB did a rarity for this season and gave the hamsters alcohol.
• Christmas tried to have some but was reprimanded by the BB voice.
• The HoH has routinely been given some alcohol in their basket of goodies. But BB seems to have been holding back on giving enough for the house.
• In other news, during a talk in the HoH room with Cody, Jessica, Elena, Mark and Kevin -- they were talking about some diner in Boston that both Kevin and Jessica know. Kevin said something about going there to collect money and pay out money. After he left the room, Jessica once again mentioned how Kevin must be a gangster. 
• Hey, if they think he's Mafia, they can all back down and let him win this season! He's one of the few perks of the house this summer.
• Ew. Also in the HoH room, Elena did an almost pornographic draining of all the beer bottles in the room. What is wrong with that woman?
• In fun and frivolity notes -- Matt dumped Raven from the hammock and attacked her with baby powder. Paul scared Jason and now people are comparing Jason to a fainting goat. Christmas makes beeping noises when she backs up on her scooter. 
• And, that's what's been happening.
• It will be interesting if the house flips and votes out Ramses instead of Josh. If I were IN the house, I'd want to talk it over with Jessica and Cody so they're not blindsided.
• But, then again, if they're blindsided, it might make the live feeds more interesting.
• I don't care who ultimately wins. I just want to be entertained until the end of the season. And, you know me -- I'm always on board for a kerfuffle or a brouhaha! 

Can't imbibe due to pain meds.

Raven wants Ramses gone this week.

Cody is in love. Jessica? Hmm.

Through the fish tank

BB19: Live Feeds into Saturday Early Evening, PoV - July 22

Bunny Cam!

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of a New Power of Veto Winner:

• I'm really liking the animals for adoption they're using when the feeds are blocked! Smart thinking on the part of someone.
• The veto players were picked this morning. In addition to Josh, Ramses and Jessica we have Christmas, Cody and Jason.
• Believe it or not, Cody did NOT win the PoV!
• Ha!
• A girl beat him.
• JESSICA holds the Power of Veto and is the HoH who made the nominations of Josh and Ramses.
• Is it a Backdoor Plan in motion?
• Surprisingly, it doesn't seem to be.
• Cody and Jessica talked about how Josh needs to go, dating back to the rumored peeping at the girls in the shower incident.
• Cody told Mark he's safe.
• Jessica says she's not going to change the nominations.
• Perhaps they're thinking this one through and realize that they might not have the votes to oust Paul.
• If I were in the house, I'd want to work to get Paul out. Cody screwed up by not working with people before.
• Of course, things can change between now and when the Veto Meeting goes down on Monday.
• We'll have to see. But it does look like we'll probably be bidding adieu to Man-Child Josh.

I just don't get indoor sunglasses

Oh my gosh. Is he guffawing?

Kevin isn't a target ... for now.

BB19: Live Feeds into Saturday - July 22

What am I doing in this handbasket?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Recycled Hamsters:

• From my last brief update, you know: Jessica won HoH, Ramses and Josh are on the block.
• Blocked to the live feeds, Christmas played in the HoH comp and apparently actually did quite well.
• Not as well as Jessica, mind you.
• Paul might not be the backdoor plan -- it just might be Mark.
• Cody says he wasn't shown his goodbye messages but Alex and Christmas are concerned. 
• I doubt they showed them to the Sequestered Four as it would affect the game if they went back in.
• Paul held a Friendship Chat.
• Gah.
• They gathered and talked romance, love, dates, biggest fears, etc.
• Ramses hasn't found the one and doubts he ever will.
• Kevin told him he was still young.
• Yep, 21 is barely out of childhood.
• Even Cody and Jessica participated in the Chat.
• For a few moments, Cody had a personality. Then it went away again and he sat quietly staring.
• Later in the HoH room, Jessica told Cody they shouldn't isolate themselves this time around.
• Cody balked saying that he didn't want others to run his game.
• Hasn't he learned a lesson?
• Cody was telling Jessica about his mother referring to his father as "Daddy" and treating him like a child. He must have said, "I've killed people." at least three times. Is he proud of that? Hmm.
• Raven claims that she's a MENSA member. @@
• Josh and Jason were thrilled when midnight came along and they could chow down. Two weeks on slop is rough!
• A side note: I wish they'd bring back the old food comps they used to have where the entire house has to win the food for the week. It's better than slop and that was a comp they used to air on the live feeds! Are you hearing me, Allison Grodner? Food comps rock!
• Mark thinks that Jessica has made it clear that she wants Josh to go home this week.
• I didn't see her really indicate that. I know others want to keep him.
• The dude does have issues, but so does Mark.
• So there you go. It SOUNDS like Mark might be the replacement if one of the nominees comes off the block. It SOUNDS like Paul is getting along with Jessica and Cody.
• But I won't be making any wagers. 

Dancing for the camera

Mr. Personality is back

Ramses hasn't found love

Sharing a moment

Scooting around the house

BB19: Live Feeds - HoH and Nominations Blurb - July 22

Kitty Cam

This is going to be quite brief as I have to get up for work in the morning. Here's what's happening in the Big Brother House of Showmance Reunions:

• Jessica won the HoH.
• So, she and Cody have the room once again.
• Blech.
• Josh is on the block. According to what Paul told Jessica and Cody, he's in his room crying.
• Paul thanked Cody and Jessica for their honesty and commented it was like his HoH.
• Hmm. Backdoor plan?
• Everyone seems to be getting along fine.
• Ah, Ramses is the second nomination.
• Christmas is talking to Matt about keeping Josh and getting rid of Ramses.
• Of course, we know that she's been working Josh.
• Now, nothing will be certain until after the veto comp.

Backdoor plan?

Gag me now is back

Not taking his nomination well.

BB19: Battle Back Episode Blog Party - July 21

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

Who will make it back into the house? Cameron? Jillian? Cody? Or Dominique?

Three battles ahead of us. we're getting a brief recap of each of their exits.

Oh my ... they just said they have to win an "epic showdown" against someone in the house to return. We'll have to see how "epic" we think it is! 

Julie is wearing pants, but not jeans tonight.

No guarantee anyone is returning to the house (according to Julie). 

They are in Evictionville, must win three competitions. Top two advance, two go home. Next round, one goes home. Third comp, challenger from the house. The house will vote to send someone. If house challenger wins, all go home. 

Cameron has been studying the table maze in front of him as Julie talked. The others are looking at Julie. Hmm. 

Maze Race, rope and pulley system to move ball through the maze. 

Cody wins the first spot to move on! Yay! Cameron is going to the next round! He deserves a shot in the game. Dominique and Jillian are going home.

Second Battle - Billboard Bashers - catapult balls at the ten panels of their billboards. First one with all ten bashed wins. Cody wins. Cameron will be going home. Sigh. He really deserved to have more than 12 hours in the house. I didn't care for him, but he got screwed.

Cody gets to pick one of the two challenges they just did, but with changes, to compete against the house challenger. He picks Maze Race (with a different maze). Had he taken the tougher Basher challenge, the billboard would have been rotating. 

Julie gathers all the hamsters in the living room. She tells them it's the Battle Back Showdown and that the four haven't gone home. One has earned the opportunity. She tells them they'll find out in due time who it is. 

Jessica tries to tell an upset Mark that he's fine if Cody comes back. Paul isn't happy. Alex isn't happy, either. 

Julie calls them all together again. She tells them the twist -- they can stop the evicted houseguest from returning. Diary Room vote to elect House Challenger. She isn't telling them it will be up against Cody. After the vote, she'll tell them. They cannot vote for themselves.

Alex -- Paul
Elena - Paul
They're all voting Paul. 

Veteran against veteran, they say.

Heading to the backyard. Cody appears in a huge puff of smoke. 

Cody wins the Battle Back Showdown and he's back in the game.

Cody tells us he wants to take Paul out. 

Julie tells them the HoH comp will start soon.

BB19: Live Eviction, DoT and HoH Show Blog Party - July 20

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

Here are the blog pool match-ups for easy reference tonight --

Alex Ow - jujufruit423, caela, Donna in FL, Nickelpeed
Christmas Abbott - Willie J, Rich from Buffalo, Glenn, QuixoticElf
Dominique Cooper - Ed in Ohio, Monty924, Delores in Hollywood (FL), Jenn G
Elena Davies - Uncartie, Fred aka TwoBlackAces. Sharon N, chrob61
Jason Dent - Donna in Alabama, Cheryl in NC, jo Chapman, Marthalight
Jessica Graf - zombiehospice, Jean in Tampa Bay, Merilee
Josh Martinez - Petals, Stormy, Kelsey in NY, Dr_Celine
Kevin Schlehuber - elee86, aya, SueGee on the Left Coast
Mark Jansen - Buzzmaam, Judi Sweeney, Cheryl C, Sharon S
Matthew Clines - JonMD1267, T-Town Chick, Sharon C
Paul Abrahamian - Indiana Jane, Jackie, Brian, Marlo L
Ramses Soto - tbc, Pupis, Babs, Tammy
Raven Walton - Kristen from Ohio, David, Nora

Hamster watchers ready?

Yikes! Julie is so ... so ... casually dressed tonight! I don't believe I've ever seen her in jeans.

Let's have a recap! Not here, though. We know what happened during the last week. We had a snippet of the Mark/Josh pickle juice/hot sauce in the face kerfuffle. More to come!

The DoT could stop tonight's live eviction cold, Julie promises.

Dominique stomped out of the Veto meeting. Jessica thinks it just makes her own situation better. Dom thinks her entire team backstabbed her and they would do anything for the money ... but she won't.

Dominique vented at Elena and Elena just wants her out. Mark feels in the middle. Jessica is trying to get in with the others. They're leery, but want Dominique out more.

Yay! The pickle juice/hot sauce fiasco with Josh and Mark. Josh thinks he won the pool game. Mark said he double-hit, scratching on the 8-ball. So Mark throws a glass of pickle juice and hot sauce in Josh's face and eyes. Josh attacks him with salad dressing and ketchup, but not in the eyes. Yell, yell, scream, scream.

Josh yells that Mark tried to get Paul out. He claims he lost all respect for Mark. Everyone gathers. Josh says Mark was plotting against both Christmas and Paul. Josh says he himself has always been honest. Jessica brings up that Josh said he wanted Christmas out. Now Paul thinks Jessica is shady. 

The final Den of Temptation -- Halting Hex. JESSICA wins! She can halt any one of the next four evictions. She accepts the temptation.

Eviction night dies. She has to say the lines three times and there will be no eviction. The consequence seems to be sending the house into a tailspin ... or something like that.

Time for the live vote and eviction. To the living room ...

Jessica - Hi to family and Cody. Not ready to leave, have game left in me.
Dominique - Quotes her speech, own team betrayed me, grateful to CBS, on and on. 

Votes to evict --
Josh - Dominique
Kevin - Dominique
Mark - Dominique
Christmas - Dominique
Jason - Dominique
Raven - Dominique
Matt - Dominique
Elena - Dominique
Paul - Dominique 
Ramses - Dominique

Unanimous. Dominique is gone and Jessica has three more evictions in which she can choose to use the hex once. 

Surprisingly, she's very excited about the Battle Back. Hmm. 

Julie talks to the four first evicted who will be competing to come back in. 

It's getting too late to have the HoH Comp, so I'm guessing (since Julie hasn't announced it) that the four will compete in a combined HoH comp which will air tomorrow night. The feeds are off until midnight tomorrow. 

I'm wrong. Three battles for the Battle Back tomorrow, HoH Sunday. And, Jessica's temptation consequence will be revealed. Hmm.

BB19: Live Feeds into Thursday - July 20

Dysfunctional family

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Dominique Who?:

• Dominique is still self-exiled.
• If she had sunglasses and a blanket, she could be Audrey.
• She actually appeared in the wee hours and talked to Jessica. She also practiced her speech for tonight. Ramses was there in the bathroom but she paid him no mind.
• She told Jessica that she didn't receive the temptation in the DoT.
• Dominique told Jessica she's sure she (Dom) will be voted out. 
• Well, duh. 
• She also told Jessica her real job.
• And, she told Jessica that Cody had the right idea with his strategy.
• I took it that means to target the snake er ... Paul.
• Jason agreed he'd throw the HoH to Josh if he can.
• Hmm. I kind of doubt that will happen. But, of course, they know Josh would target Mark and that blood would be on his hands, not theirs.
• So, maybe.
• They're still trying to decide who took the initial 25 grand temptation. Now Alex and Jason think it was that rat Ramses.
• Snakes and rats. All we need is Susan Hawk (Survivor 1) to come along with her snake and rat speech!
• At least tonight's eviction, HoH and into the Battle Back tomorrow should liven things up a little.
• Out of the Battle Back, I'd actually -- though I didn't really like him -- like to see Cameron come back in. I feel he was cheated out of his chance to be in the house and he's had plenty of time to think about strategy. I think it will be down to between Cody and Cameron. I feel Cody already had his shot, Cameron never did. I can't see either Jillian or Dominique winning. With her attitude of the past several days, I can't see Dominique even trying to get back in. I can see her running away as fast as she can!

Exciting times

On the radar

Their own show, sans Dominique

The stars?

Poor choice of facial masque