Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Tuesday evening - July 1

Jocasta and Victoria

If I'm bored, these hamsters must be going out of their teensy little minds! They've been in the house for nearly two weeks without an eviction. Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Men Who Cry:

• Donny thinks BB needs to put a birdfeeder in the yard.
• That's not a bad idea, I don't think.
• One thing which bothers me about Donny is that he's fidgety. He can't sit still. Either his feet are tapping or his fingers are twitching.
• Cody thinks Caleb is going to win all the comps.
• Devin is trying a different path with Caleb -- now he's telling Caleb that Amber is just using him.
• @@
• Brittany said that now that she's gone through indoor lockdowns, she's never going to tell her kids they can't go out again.
• Donny rescued a bug that was scaring the girls and set it free away from them.
• What a guy, huh?
• BB gave them all sunglasses. I wonder from what dollar store they purchased them?
• Jocasta's bible study classes and Frankie's leading meditation sessions rank right up there with watching hamsters play chess for me. Boring!
• Caleb told Nicole he needs to focus on the game and not worry about Amber anymore.
• Minutes later ...
• Caleb heard that Amber said he was all about himself. And now that's bugging him. He wants to ask her why she said it.
• Sheesh.
• Derrick and Zach really don't like Devin and want him out sooner rather than later.
• They heard Devin say he wants Brittany gone next week. They say they won't let that happen.
• The Have Nots are weathering the cold, but really want real food.
• Joey's still marked for eviction.
• That's that.

Me? No, I wasn't checking out his butt!

Definitely not as fidgety as Ian, but ...!

The golden glow

Ew, she's picking at her feet

Not in danger

The cool kids?

Zach attack

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds overnight into Tuesday - July 1

Consoling Joey

Yes, this is a bit late. You have my apologies. Without further ado, here's what's been happening in that Big Brother House of Love That Will Never Be:

• Derrick's daughter had her operation. He didn't think it right to be out tanning and having fun while his wife and daughter were going through that. He stayed quiet, sleeping most of the day. He didn't really mingle until evening.
• But he didn't cry (cue Devin, cue Caleb). He explained the situation to the others and just didn't want his family to see him acting like nothing was going on at home.
• Jacosta lost her bag at the airport and all the clothes she's wearing aren't the ones she brought.
• Since Caleb had the talk with Amber, he's been retelling the story of the talk to just about anyone he can.
• He embellishes it a bit more each time.
• He just doesn't seem to understand that Amber has no interest whatsoever in him.
• He said that because she's part black, she said she only dates black guys.
• He asked Devin if he should tan more.
• @@
• Everyone is trying to hint that he should stop.
• But he's not listening.
• Devin even told Caleb that Amber first had an interest in him (Devin), but he's not there for a showmance.
• Caleb thinks Amber will probably date him after the show is over.
• He went on to say how deep, complex and many-layered she is.
• And he really wants to get to know her better.
• Devin told him that when he finds the right girl, it will be mutual.
• Well, maybe she's just this way because of the show.
• Oh. My. Gosh.
• Donny's fitting in much better although he heads off to bed early while they stay up.
• I think I've heard almost every girl in the house express their love for Donny.
• Mind you, it's not like the love Caleb has for Amber! A totally different thing!
• It's pretty definite that Joey will be going home. They're basing the decision on her loose cannon mouth about the girls alliance.
• Several have picked up that Caleb and Devin were both pretty "threatening" about it being a unanimous vote.
• That is putting a target on Caleb's back as if he didn't already have one being HoH, the unrequited creepy love obsession with Amber and he was very removed and moody most of the day yesterday.
• Frankie, although one of the first HoH, seems to have no target whatsoever on him and both the guys and the girls love him.
• Derrick and Christine think a fan of the show should win, not a recruit who never watched the show.
• I agree.
• The hamsters think HoH will be two separate comps again.
• I just don't know.
• Although they can be a bit odd and sometimes boring, this group is a breath of fresh air compared to last year's cast.

Frankie and the girls

People are liking Donny more

Hayden and Brittany rockin'

Cody can be a goof!

Frankie and his other girls

Caleb and his obsession

Pining for Amber while others have fun

Derrick tries on a wig, refuses make-up

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Monday afternoon - June 30

At least he's not crying

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Wayward Children:

• Frankie thinks the HoH this week will be endurance. I personally wouldn't mind that since I actually have Friday off due to the holiday this week. Usually I have to get up before dawn. So, bring it on, BB!
• Hayden thinks Derrick is big threat in the game. Yep, I'd say he is. He gets along with everyone and should do decently on most challenges.
• Caleb is still obsessing about Amber.
• He needs to quit it. She's not interested.
• Several (PauPau, Caleb and Jocasta) were complaining that they can't be themselves in the Diary Room. They're told to speak proper English.
• Um. Okay.
• Caleb had a long talk with Amber to tell her he likes her.
• Her reaction?
• It was kind of "Oh, that's nice. Thank you for the kind words."
• Heh.
• She then later told PauPau and Jocasta that she doesn't know where Caleb got the idea there's a "vibe" between them.
• Christine and Frankie think they're the smart bombs of the Bomb Squad.
• I'd toss Derrick in there, as well.
• Both Zach and Devin told PauPau not to worry this week.
• There's a reason they're saying that.
• Victoria thinks Brittany talks down to people.
• Hmm.
• Joey wants Caleb to talk her up to stay.
• Bwahaha!
• That's not happening.
• Meanwhile, both Caleb and Devin are talking to people saying they want the vote to be unanimous or else the ones not voting with the house (even if they're not sure who) will be targeted next.
• And, of course, that vote would be Joey out.

Donny has himself some city shorts

Hanging out in the bathroom

Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up

Being told to vote out Joey

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Monday Morning - June 30

Eye-candy

For those of you who missed the bulletin yesterday -- Donny saved himself with the veto and Caleb put Joey up in his place. What a shocker, eh? Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Bodacious Beauts and Brutes:

• More than a few people (Caleb and Brittany come immediately to mind) told PauPau she's safe this week. Caleb told her to play things cool and be on the quiet side.
• Derrick and Christine, both true fans of the show, are relieved not to be first out the door.
• Donny seems to be working his way into the bunch a bit more. Christine told Derrick that Devin almost made Donny cry. Heck, I'll take sympathy stays on Donny if that's what it takes to keep him in the house.
• Joey thinks PauPau is going home. Devin told her she has his vote to stay. They gave each other advice on how to get along with others.
• @@
• PauPau doesn't want to campaign against Joey and say bad things about her.
• PauPau is really little like her edit/intro to the show watching public. She's actually a lot more bearable.
• Caleb needs to watch that chip on his shoulder. He keeps talking about how no one better dare put him up on the block.
• Meanwhile, Derrick and Cody have bonded and talked about how Caleb has to be backdoored after Devin goes. Or, even before as Devin is more of a self-implode threat.
• They think everyone would be on board to vote Caleb out as a replacement nom, even Frankie.
• Victoria got sent to the storage room by BB to either change her batteries or take another mic. She was unsure what to do and stood there saying, "I'm confused" over and over again until the feeds cut to fish for the producers to tell her what they wanted her to do.
• Heehee.
• Devin cried more talking about his daughter. It turns out he hasn't even seen her for three months. Here I thought, as a "single father," he had custody. I guess not.
• Want a creepy obsession hint? Caleb has been wearing one of Amber's dresses around his neck like a boa most of the day.
• Eek.
• Devin cried some more.
• Joey apologized for being mean to Caleb.
• Joey cried.
• Sheesh.
• Caleb went on about what a nice guy he really is.
• Zach told Frankie they're playing the game among idiots.
• Actually, I'd say Zach himself would be one of the idiots.
• Derrick who, unlike Devin, doesn't cry about his daughter, told the others his baby daughter is having surgery on her ears. He said he'll only hear the result if it's bad.
• The house keeps wanting Hayden and Nicole to be a couple.
• No way says Nicole. She said Hayden is in a place she grew out of (irresponsible?) and she won't regress.
• Hayden told Nicole that he had been talking about an alliance with Caleb.
• Hayden is totally in the dark about any other alliances.
• BB gave them booze.
• No brouhahas ensued.
• Rats.
• They also celebrated Nicole's birthday.
• After layering their clothes on the Have Not beds to make them softer, BB told them to take the layers right back off.
• Frankie thinks that BB needs to give Devin alcohol nightly as he's funny when he drinks, not so much when he's sober.
• There's been a lot of dancing to the music in their heads ... often choreographed by Frankie.
• That's about it.

Relaxing gals

Jocasta loaned PauPau her bowtie

Donny mingled!

Yep, a thrill a minute

Dance class

Big Brother 16: Nominations, Battle of the Block Show Blog Party - June 29

Okay, let's see how this Battle of the Block goes down! As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll update this entry with the major happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come watch the show with us!

Remember -- entry for the blog pool closes tonight at midnight, EDT. To sign up, head to this post. Any entry requests on other posts might be missed. Our plan for the first hamster to be gone before the pool has gone a bit kerflooey with the twists this season. But, at least we know most of the hamsters a bit. It's not like one going out on the first night we see the show.

Hamster watchers ready?

Ah, a new show opening reminiscent of So You Think You Can Dance, BB style, of course.

The HoH room reveal is for both Caleb and Frankie. It's actually two rooms, the main one has a bird's nest kind of bed. Nicole and Christine click due to similarities. Frankie offers to work with Caleb. The "boys" -- Devin, Frankie, Caleb and Derrick decide on an alliance, called The Bomb Squad (thanks to Caleb). Cody and Zach are also invited. Cody and Derrick have some doubts but aren't telling the others, just telling us.

Nominations Today is on the screen.

Frankie wants to put up the first two who fell in the HoH. Caleb wants to put up Hayden, he thinks putting a guy and a girl up would conceal the existence of the Bomb Squad.

They draw to see which HoH decides on noms first. Caleb went first. Frankie doesn't want blood on his hands.

Only two keys to a box, Caleb announces Donny and PauPau, first to fall off in first HoH comp. Frankie nominated Victoria and Brittany. Difficult decision, first two who fell in second HoH comp.

Caleb is crying because others cried. Aw. Frankie is trying to convince Victoria that Caleb chose first and took the ones he wanted to nominate.

Devin thinks the Bomb Squad needs a few girls and tells, recruits Christine without checking with his bros first. Tells her who all is in it and all! Then he repeats it with Amber! Silly boy! He tells Caleb they need two girls. He tells him they know.

Devin tells the rest of the group. The others aren't thrilled.

Battle of the Block - Big Brother Bash - a 1920s ballroom glam look according to Frankie. Must swing from chandeliers handing off champagne to your partner. The partner in turn tosses champagne at a flute. PauPau can't get her swing going for anything. Victoria and Brittany are doing great. Donny and PauPau finally get into the swing of things (heh) and advance as the girls fall apart. Now the girls have rhythm going again ... and Brittany and Victoria win the Battle of the Block. Frankie is no longer HoH.

As the show closes, it's Donny and PauPau on the block, Caleb the sole HoH.

Big Brother 16: PoV Meeting Bulletin - June 29

No hard feelings

Although the actual ceremony is blocked to the live feeds, we always find out. This time it was the moment the feeds returned.

As expected, Donny removed himself from the block with his PoV and, in his place, Caleb put Joey on the block.

She says she understands and that it's just a game. Uh-huh.

A full report will be filed later tonight!

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was - June 29, 2014

Hey, folks! This is my weekly off television topic photo post! If you're looking for the latest Big Brother 16 stuff, you can find it at this link. In this post, I reflect on the week gone by in both words and photographs I've taken along the way.

I've had some trouble with my Firefox browser freezing or the blog freezing my Firefox this morning. So, I'm running late at everything! Gah.

I really don't have much to report on this week. BB started, so I'm way busy. I'm working my full-time job atop of it, so I'm way busy. With the exception of some early week rain, it hasn't been horridly hot here this past week. Yay!

I think it might be best to get this up while Blogger and Firefox are working together well ...

Here's lookin' at ya, kid!

I thought this bee might be sick or dying. Then he turned and looked at me. Eep. I'm allergic, dude! He then flew away. Phew! Bridgewater, NJ.

A flower jungle out there

The house at the corner of Richmond and East Front in Plainfield is a cacophony of color!

Flower slideshow ahead

The flower slideshow of the week is just after the jump if you're reading this from the main blog page!

**CLICK THE 'READ MORE' LINK TO SEE THE REST OF THE PHOTOS**

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Sunday - June 29

Brittany in girl talk with Joey

Gee, I wish this bunch would start feuding already. They're getting along way too well despite all the scheming and alliance pursuits in the house. Here's the latest from that Big Brother House of Namby-Pamby:

• Caleb still has his unrequited love affair with Amber ... to the point of obsession and creepiness.
• Joey thinks that she's probably going on the block.
• Well, duh.
• Brittany thinks Devin stirs things up and finds him intimidating.
• Well, yeah. He's a HUGE dude who makes most of the house hamsters look like the teensy rodents they are!
• Jocasta and PauPau had a bible study session and a lengthy discussion on how to address the profanity in so many rap songs.
• Yawn.
• Joey announced to the house that EVERYBODY needs to talk to Caleb regarding his re-nom.
• She thinks Devin should be put on the block instead of her.
• She thinks that Caleb isn't talking to everyone and, if he did, he'd find out most want Devin out.
• Derrick gave shout-outs to hamsterwatch and jokers. I just wish one day one would shout out to Jackie's!
• Frankie keeps leading meditation sessions.
• Talk about boring ...!
• Devin picked up on what Joey was saying and went around telling everyone that Joey thinks he should go.
• Now Nicole and Victoria are worried that they'll become targets due to Joey's actions.
• And Donny is ...? Who knows?
• Oh, wait. He's with Jocasta telling her she should mingle more. Oh my, take your own advice, Donny!
• He also told her that he thinks Joey is hoping Devin will explode over her actions and get himself voted out.
• Then Joey went and apologized to Devin.
• Rats. I wanted a real brouhaha! Despite his size, I'm sure Devin wouldn't actually hurt anyone and that would have been entertaining to watch!
• Frankie thinks Joey is both a hot mess and a liability. He said she needs to go home.
• Devin told Caleb to act like he's going to nominate him (Devin) and let Joey think she's safe, then WHAM. Joey on the block!
• And PauPau has to be feeling very good about all the Joey kerfuffle. She's pretty much no longer a target at all.
• Amber hopes she doesn't look like an idiot in the DR sessions. (I don't think she does.) She also hates her voice. But, dang ... she is a pretty girl! (I said that, not her.)
• Brittany and Devin had an argument, not sure what it was all about except it had to do with the Joey thing.
• Brittany went off to cry.
• Wah.
• Zach stayed up later than usual.
• As usual, Donny was nowhere to be found most of the night.
• Derrick thinks it's way cool that he found the heart that McCrae scratched into the bathroom door.
• Joey is upset about being a Have Not. She really wants to eat real food. She also is hoping to make the jury.
• Sure, like those things are going to happen. Well, she'll be able to eat real food soon. But she won't make it as far as the jury house.
• And, what of America's Team? BWAHAHAHAHA!

Devin is always paranoid

Nicole and Cody, not a Nicody though

Frankie relaxes again

Is that a badge Derrick's wearing?

I'm sure everybody hates me already

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Saturday evening - June 28

Rack 'em up, Donny

Yikes! It's a thrill a minute in that Big Brother House of Misfit Toys! Er ... well, it was as boring as all get-out today. Here's what's up:

• Devin sneaks into the kitchen after the others go to sleep and he cleans.
• He also mutters about sloppy kids as he cleans.
• Caleb is creepy with his infatuation over Amber.
• Amber would be more interested in Devin if she went for anyone.
• Nicole is a bit irked (maybe pleasantly irked) that people think she and Hayden might (or already have) a showmance.
• He's SO not her type!
• Remember, she's the one with the crush on Ian Terry.
• Caleb wore Frankie's shorts. Now, there's an odd couple if you ever saw one.
• Brittany thinks Zach is sneaky.
• You don't say!
• The boys alliance - the Bomb Squad (Caleb, Zach, Frankie, Derrick, Devin and Amber) - is most likely to fall apart according to its own members.
• Christine might be in there, too. I realize I called it "boys" and it did start out that way. Devin brought the girls in.
• Donny actually hung out in the yard playing pool with the girls.
• It still looks like Joey will be the replacement nominee when Donny takes himself off the block.
• Yeppers. A thrill a minute.
• Yawn.

My mother will be shocked I cried

Hayden just before he spit on the walk

Oh, the coolest stalker EVAH!

The make-up artist at work

Sun and fake grass

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Saturday pre-dawn - June 28

Caleb feels out who wants whom out

Hey, there hamster-watchers! I'm still feeling out this group and have no clue what I think of a few of them. But, others have made an impression on me. Of course, the biggest NEWS is that Donny won PoV and is sure to use it to save himself from eviction. Before I get into the feeds report, I'd like to share some of my thoughts on what I've seen so far. (Please let me know what you think in the comments!) --

• On the whole, everyone gets along fairly well ... which can be boring.
• Frankie has an excellent social game. He's worked his way into every hamster's heart. Unlike Andy of last year who did that, he's not nervous or jumpy about things. He has confidence. And, he's not coming across as sneaky.
• Zach thinks he's in with Frankie so his game is as good as Frankie's game. It ain't. He's coming across as some kind of spoiled frat dude to me.
• Cody wears Rutgers hoodies. Don't I see enough of them around here?
• Everybody is dismissing PauPau as no threat whatsoever. Chances are whoever goes on the block against her will go home. She had a lot of big talk going into the game.
• Donny is golden when he's there. I like him. I want him in the game. But he definitely needs to mingle and hang out with the others more. He's already an odd man out just due to being an odd man in the game. He NEEDS to get out there with the crowd and hang!
• It seems like the guys think that Cody's a bit of a wild card. Hmm.
• The girls are already mocking Victoria's not going to get sexual moves.
• Derrick is playing his park and recs dude ploy pretty well. He's also getting along with all. I actually wouldn't mind if he won it all.
• I do NOT LIKE them running the Jeff pre-show interviews instead of trivia during comps. With the theme music and trivia, I could take a nap with it playing and depend on the voices to awaken me when the feeds returned. With the Jeff interviews, it's all voices and I can't nap. Plus, there's too little fodder for the length of time the feeds are blocked!

Frankie is in with the in crowd

Here's the latest skinny from inside that Big Brother House of Silly Saps:

• Donny won the spelling/water and suds involved PoV comp with the word "splitters."
• Victoria almost won the PoV and has come away with a week of safety. She cannot be put on the block as a replacement due to her Battle of the Block win.
• Caleb went around talking to everybody asking for one guy and one girl's name they would want him to put on the block.
• Many were a bit iffy -- people are still getting along well in the house and any rifts have been quite minor.
• It seems the consensus is still against Joey. People are irked that she not only outed the girls alliance, but took credit for forming it.
• Devin's name came up as some people think he's too strong and he can be moody.
• Brittany thinks it's best to keep weak players around.
• Yeah, right. Send home all the good hamsters, Brit! Sheesh! (My own thoughts on that.)
• PauPau told Donny she was happy he won. He told her he's on her side. Aw ... sweet, but far from a showmance!
• Now, that would be interesting -- a PauPauDonny showmance! :)
• PauPau can rival Adam for the love of bacon.
• On a side note -- have you bought bacon recently? The price skyrocketed! 
• Some are worried that Christine and Nicole have too much game knowledge and might ally.
• Hmmm ... something happened on Day Two (before the feeds went live) that they're not allowed to talk about. Hmm.
• After nearly two weeks in the house, Donny hasn't got all their names down. I tell you ... he needs to get more involved with the others!
• I still don't have all them down, but if I think about it, I get the names right.
• I'm better at remembering the guys more than girls. I wonder why.
• When the backyard finally opened, they all made the escape. There were cartwheels, headstands, pool playing, hammock rocking and lounging about.
• Not much game talk with all outside.
• It sounds like most are willing to let Joey go on the block and then vote her out instead of PauPau.
• You go, Team America, huh!
• Joey seems to know her future is murky and is already working on votes to stay.
• Caleb is getting a bit smitten with Amber. His bromance boys (Frankie, Cody and Zach) tell him she's playing him.
• Caleb isn't coming off as obnoxious as he seems like he might be in real life.
• Victoria (in a tear-filled moment) told Frankie she lost all her hair suddenly a few years back. Her hair is her pride and joy. Her real hair now is only up to shoulder-length, not the big long braid we see.
• Joey thinks she's going to go up as a pawn.
• Sheesh ... Donny! Get your butt out here and mingle with these child hamsters!
• Frankie pledges to feed the fish all summer no matter who is HoH. He's even named them. Hopefully not as many will die this season as in the past.
• Devin's "Double D" alliance with Donny is but a joke he shared with Derrick, Cody and Caleb.
• Sigh.
• So ... it seems that Joey will go up as Donny's replacement and it will probably be her going home, not PaoPao.
• Notice I spell her name differently almost every time I write it. 
• Heehee.

PauPau has a pow-wow

Bro-power?

Disembodied head? Eek!

The tall and the short in gray hoodies

Victoria is safe for the week