Big Brother 14: Live Feeds - Power of Veto Quickie - July 23

Just a quick note -- as expected, Shane took himself off the block. Danielle is up in his place. But we knew that would happen. A full report will be up here in a while.

Big Brother 14: Live Feeds Report Through Sunday Night - July 22-23

GAH! They have Ian smoking!

Ian promised his mother he wouldn't smoke in the house. Ian doesn't smoke. He said he'd partake in some of the alcohol because, after all, he is 21 years old. "But, no, Mom. I won't smoke." GAH! I blame JoJo.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Bad Influences:

• They're trying to figure out what the next twist will be --- a team reshuffle? Someone coming back?
• We know as much as they know about that ... nothing.
• Boogie would like Jenn and Ian to step up and win some comps.
• I can see Ian winning a mental one. But Jenn? Hmmm ...
• Boogie told Ian not to talk strategy with Joe because Joe's way too paranoid.
• I personally think that Joe is just a teensy bit more stable than Willie Hantz.
• He's not only paranoid and puts his fingers in food, he also runs around instigating problems.
• After an extended indoor lockdown due to some concert in the area, the hamsters found a new bocce ball set in the yard.
• Janelle made apple crisp and then regretted it. She said she should have put herself on slop this week because she's eating too much.
• Wil told Joe that they should get rid of Frank or Ian next week and team up with Shane.
• Silly Wil. Why tell Joe anything?
• Why team up with Joe?
• JoJo is continuing to quietly offend people with her crassness.
• Hey, she's Staten Island. That can be abrasive without even trying!
• 'Nuff said.
• They had dancing lessons amongst themselves. For what it was worth ...
• Ashley braided Danielle's hair.
• It still looks like JoJo will be going home this week.
• The PoV meeting hasn't been held yet, but Shane is going to save himself. (Duh.)
• Danielle will probably go on the block.
• But no one really wants to send her home and boot Dan from the game so early.
• Plus, JoJo is more abrasive than Danielle.
• After JoJo gave Ian a cigarette, he claims he smokes one a day.
• He doesn't look comfortable smoking cigarettes.
• JoJo told Ian she's bisexual.
• Hopefully Jenn will run the other way!
• Shane, who's been teaming up with Frank and Boogie on the sly, thinks that Wil is his biggest threat.
• I'd be leery of Joe.
• But, hey ... that's just me.  

Frank marches to the beat of victory

Will Dan still be here Friday?

Big Brother 14: Nominations & WILLIE Episode Blog Party - July 22

Now, tonight's show should be good! It's even starting on time here on the East Coast! WOOHOO! I'll update this entry with major events as they air here. However, as always ... the real fun is in the comments area. Come join us!

Coaches comp time -- 90s urban scene wearing MC Hammer harem pants. Transfer cash along balance beam. Dan will throw it to keep his weak team persona. Brit was doing the best, then dropped cash and got the boot. Boogie screwed up and stepped off before hitting the button, Janelle wins!

Janelle chooses to save Ashley. The Have Nots are: Willie, JoJo, Shane and Ian.

Pork rinds and pudding are the Have Not treats.

Finally, the Willie drama. He tells the crew in HoH he's going to get evicted before he gets evicted. He claims he doesn't want his team to suffer for his actions. Ohhh! Joe said something, Willie chased him to the bathroom. So far all we saw is Willie looking threatening and Joe in some odd boxer protective stance while Ian started to head into the fray, then decided not to.

Allison Grodner announced to the HG that Willie is gone.

Due to the drama, they're going to have both nominations and PoV on the Wednesday show.

Big Brother 14: Live Feeds Into Sunday Afternoon - July 22

Explaining his normal day at college

When the hamsters don't have much to do, things tend to get a bit on the boring side. Right now, other than the usual HoH dreams down the road, the only thing on the agenda is the PoV meeting. Here's what's been going down in that Big Brother House of Bodacious Beauties (er, well ...):

• Obviously, Shane will be removing himself from the block. He's no Marcellas!
• Almost as obviously, Danielle will be going on the block with JoJo.
• So, the only dilemma will be who to send home.
• While Danielle thinks she's surely out the door, she's probably wrong.
• Y'see, Frank and Boogie have been scheming with Shane.
• JoJo will be the likely target, although Shane has already told them he needs (due to loyalty) to vote to save her.
• I actually won't miss JoJo if she go-goes.
• But, Danielle wouldn't really be missed by me, either.
• As long as my pretty pool boy Shane stays in the game!
• Some of the hamsters had margaritas yesterday.
• I'm thinking they might get beer or wine tonight as there are no comps set.
• Wil brought up the point that Willie had spoken of his felony arrest for beating up a new boyfriend of an ex of his.
• Huh. Was it that important to get a Hantz in the house that they needed one with a felony record of violence?
• Janelle admitted a shoplifting (make-up) charge is on her record dating back to when she was a teenager.
• Janelle also said she'd like to be on Survivor. Now, that could be interesting!
• They really haven't done much this morning.
• For some reason, they have Ian detailing his regular day and Resident Assistant duties at the dorm.
• I don't like how JoJo seems to be mocking him with her facial expressions while the rest just keep asking him questions.
• I believe, although Boogie doesn't keep him in the loop as close as he does Frank, Ian is in much better straits with the house on the whole.
• How can you not like the kid?
• On the other hand, Joe is kind of dangerous. He loves to run around instigating problems with bits and pieces he's heard.
• Boogie is actually putting a more normal face on in the house despite the Diary Room sessions you see on the show.
• He has matured some.
• The ego bit seems more reserved for television this season, not the way he's actually been in the house.
• Oh my.
• There ya go -- a whole lotta nuthin' with the exception that the target seems to be shifting to JoJo.
• Stop on back later for the show blog party!

Fearful Danielle

I totally understand, Britney.

Eek, Tom Cruise with Bieber hair!

Off Topic - That Was the Week It Was - July 22, 2012

Good Sunday morning to y'all! For those folks looking for Big Brother live feeds reports, my most recent one is here. I will be posting another one sometime this afternoon -- there hasn't been much happening since the last one. You may want to skip over this post. Every Sunday I post an off television topic reflection on the week gone by in both words and photographs I've taken. And, this is it! You've been warned.

As for this week ... I've met the Zombie Apocalypse and its name is Jackie.

Returning to work after vacation is always a challenge for me. Various people have been in my office filling in for me. So, returning is always greeted with bizarre things done, my office stuff moved around and you name it. This past Monday I was also greeted with training a new manager in there while it's all discombobulated. Sigh.

Then I was informed that on Tuesday we would be receiving a visit from (afar) to certify us as a "University" location ... training any and all new management. I had to get the layout of my office up to their specs and make sure everything was perfect. I was there nearly 12 hours on Monday. Sigh.

Mind you, I had also been sick the first part of my vacation and was still feeling not quite up to par.

There was also yet another heat wave. I hate heat waves. With all the science and technology, you'd think that climate control could be an actuality. It's bad enough we don't have flying cars in every garage. Is climate control too much to ask? It could be the end of droughts ... and severe heat waves!

Then, of course, it was the first full week of my busy blogging season, too. I have to get back into the swing of that. When you blog Big Brother live feeds reports two or three times a day atop a really full time job, well ... it's not the easiest thing and sleep gets cast aside for a few months.

Between being the Walking Dead and the weather being a gazillion degrees with high humidity or raining, I really didn't feel inspired to take many photos. But I did take a few I like and want to share with you. Clicking on an image will open it on a new page, clicking again will make it larger. Just close out the new page to return back here to the blog.

Woody!

I heard him before I saw him. This was early in the morning as I headed to the train, so the light wasn't really great. But there he (she?) was on East Front Street in Plainfield. Because I'm not really seeing the top of the head, I'm taking a guess that it's either a Hairy Woodpecker or a Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

Mothy!

Don't even expect me to know what kind of moth this is! Also on East Front Street.

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