Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers - October 4 Blog Party

We got off to an interesting start with last week's season premiere. I can't help but wonder why, at this point, some of the castaways are so cutthroat within their own tribes. I would think that this is the time for the tribes to work at bonding together and attempting to stay intact as best they can until the merge. Ah, what do I know? Heh.

As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be updating this entry with the latest happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest! The party itself is in the comments -- join in on the discussion!

Lifeguard Laurie has updated the blog pool and here ya go:

Levu Tribe (Heroes)
JP H. - Cheryl in NC, Kristen from Ohio, Shannon 
Alan B. - Ed in Ohio, monty 924, Terry is a Texan 
Ashley N. - Donna NY, MikesGirl, tbc. 
Ben D. - Donna in FL, Merrilee, Tammy. 
Chrissy H. - Donna in Alabama, meb, SueGee, KelseyNY 

Soko Tribe (Healers) 
Cole M. - Dolores in Hollywood FL, Marthalight, Stormy 
Desiree W. - Delee, Mario Lee, Skyriverblue, Buzzmaam 
Jessica J. - ChicMc, Silk, Sharon N. 
Joe M. - Cheryl ICNY, Krysa Gibson, Sharon C. 
Mike Z. - Becky, Janice, Rbennie, PDX Granny 
Roark L. - Auntie Leigh, Indiana Jane, Pam 

Yawa Tribe (Hustlers) 
Ali E. - Dr_Celine, Monnie8, Tennistoe 
Devon P. - David, Margo, Laurie, Fred aka TwoBlackAces 
Lauren R. - Brian, Jennasmom, Rochelle, Judi Sweeney 
Patrick B. - Beachbound Gmom, Jackie, Petals, Sara Welty 
Ryan U. - Anonymouse, Glenn Allen, Nickelpeed 
Simone N. - 4nancie, Nana in the NW, weenabe 

Flame Extinguished Katrina R. - Pool People moved to a different teams.

Whichever castaway goes tonight will also have their torch snuffed in the blog pool! We only "forgive" the first gone.

Survivor fans ready? 

On Heroes, Chrissy is feeling more secure in her standing as the others had been quibbling at Tribal. She also has the thought that she can use the now powerless idol as a power ploy, make people think it's real if she's at risk. Ashley is now very leery of Alan. The Core Four is no more.

On Hustlers, Devon and Ryan are still bonding well. But Ryan points out that Simone is a rather weird one. Hmmm ... she hates the outdoors. Such a great show for her to be on! Welp, she can gut a fish just after having read about it. Maybe she will make it. 

The Healers are having trouble with spear fishing. A crush is developing with Cole and Jessica and Joe is still being suspicious of Mike. Mike is still wanting that idol! Meanwhile, Joe thinks he's found a clue to the idol. Now he thinks Cole might have found it. Joe tells Cole about the clue and Cole seems to have a different take on the "map." They went searching together and Joe has the idol. He's concerned because Cole knows. Cue dramatic music now.

Oh my, JP speared what looks like a lobster ... they're eating well in Heroes tonight! Now he's even confiding in Chrissy and denying that he and Ashley are a power couple. Chrissy is analyzing the pros and cons of working with others. She thinks Ben is her best bet. It looks like Alan burned his bridges with Ben. Now Chrissy and Ben are a power couple -- although they will deny it.

On Hustlers, it looks like Patrick wants to be the class clown. He's wearing the nerves of some of the others. Lauren talks to Ali about him. Now, Ali and Patrick were planning to work together, but she just might drop him like a hot potato. Watching his antics, I think he'd irk me, too. I would want to put crabs in his pants. 

Immunity Challenge time! Ryan sees Chrissy is still there and hopes down the road his good deed of giving her the idol will pay off. 

It's a diving to retrieve puzzle pieces then solve the puzzle. First tribe gets the Ultimate Survivor Fishing Kit, second tribe gets a smaller kit. Joe and Lauren sit out of their respective tribes so the playing field is even. 

Hustlers have the early lead with Heroes taking up last place. But they took up the slack -- Healers win first place! Heroes take over the second place! Hustlers will have to go to Tribal Council. 

Devon, seeing that Simone can't solve puzzles (in addition to her other quirks), tells us he thinks she's the one to go. We'll see. Since they showed that clip, she'll probably remain. 

She might not like the outdoors, but she's observant. Simone knows she's a target and has picked up on Patrick annoying others. She tries to work her mojo on Lauren. Ryan and Devon think it will be Simone going. Ali talks to Ryan about the logic of keeping Simone over Patrick because Patrick is so unpredictable. Has he bought it? It seems he did. We'll see.

It's time for Tribal Council. Jeff has to ask his Probsting questions. Patrick voted Simone. But did anyone else?

The tally:
Patrick, Simone, Simone, Simone, Simone.

She's out. That's rather surprising. But, for the strength of the tribe, it's probably a good move. While she could be trustworthy, she really isn't cut out for this experience. At least that's my opinion ... and probably theirs, too.