Big Brother 17: Live Feeds into Wednesday - September 9

No, he didn't carry her over the threshold

Yep, I'm still here! I just got caught up between life, work, live feeds and catching Stephen Colbert's debut. The live feeds lost out a bit because they've been in the BB Doldrums for the past few days. But I'm caught up now and here ya go -- the latest from inside that Big Brother House of People Not Welcome at My Dinner Table:

• Steve got his HoH camera yesterday.
• Unlike some other seasons in which there's a lot of animosity at this point, they all had fun with the camera.
• Even though Austin was in a Grumpy Cat mood and didn't want to don his tutu, that is.
• The biggest news of the day is that the twins finally realized that Vanessa has a final two deal with everyone in the house.
• Well, duh.
• It took them long enough to figure that out!
• Julia thinks Vanessa will throw the HoH comp because she's good with everyone.
• Well, yeah. Duh. Johnny Mac is on the slate to win that one.
• Can't get any blood on her hands!
• Vanessa continued to make her rounds and talk how much she's hated by the jury.
• She really wants to get herself in the position in which someone will choose to take her to the final two because she says she won't win.
• Vanessa got Johnny Mac to agree to make Steve a renom and tell him no promises were made if he gets HoH. That's assuming he nominates Austin and Remaining Twin and one takes him or herself off.
• Of course, Steve and Johnny Mac have their own final two deal.
• This begs the question: If you have six people in the house and each person has several final two deals, how many final two deals are possible? It's kind of like the math question about two trains heading at each other at different speeds, when will they collide?
• It keeps going between Liz and Julia which one will stay this week.
• Liz and Austin want to blow up Vanessa's final two deals to Johnny Mac.
• They think JM in the finals with them would be less risky than Steve.
• Vanessa continued to tell Johnny Mac and Steve they would be the final three.
• Oh. And Austin would be in the final two with her.
• Now, how's that gonna happen?
• Mind you, she didn't tell her boyz that. I said it.
• The latest seems to indicate Liz will be the one to stay this week.
• Steve is getting frustrated that Austin has been talking a lot to both Vanessa and Johnny Mac (separately). He fears he will be targeted.
• Remember, his initial target this week was Austin until that fell through with the veto win.  
• As an observer, it's easy to see what Vanessa and Austin are doing. Steve tells us his thoughts when he can. The twins just don't really know the game and will go the angry/emotional route rather than any sort of strategy.
• Then there's Johnny Mac. I think he sees through Vanessa. I think he's more loyal to Steve.
• But, who knows?
• Oh ... and they finally got their last take-out dinner, a Chinese food delivery.

Taking a skyway shot

Having tutu much fun

Austin was Grumpy Cat

What? She has final two deals with all?!?!

Steve hangs out with twins

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds into Tuesday - September 8

Austwins and he who nominated them

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Maybe the Ants Should Win:

• I really don't have much for you. I just didn't want you to worry if I didn't post an update.
• Hmm ... let's see.
• They played chess.
• They played pool.
• They ate.
• Vanessa made her usual rounds, being both the listener and the instigator.
• Austin and Liz sucked face.
• Ew.
• Vanessa and Austwins had a discussion about how Steve should have thrown that last HOH to John.
• Heh. Vanessa knew the plan to throw it to Steve so John can compete in the next one which is most likely physical.
• Austin thinks if Johnny Mac gets HoH, he will put him (Austin) and Steve on the block.
• Well, he's half right.
• They all think that Vanessa is playing all sides.
• Yet they all keep going along with it and actually listen to her advice.
• That's all for now. We have another two days of this ahead of us.

No swimming! Shark warning!

One twin gone soon

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds Monday into the Evening - September 7

Bein' a goof

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Move Along, Nothing to See Here:

• See the renom was already known before the PoV ceremony, the twin tears subsided for most of the day, just a few intermittent bouts. That is, after an extended bout of crying as they (the twins themselves) decided who should go home. Like it's their decision, y'know.
• Austin, who fancies himself as an aspiring comedian, actually made me smile at one point today.
• Yep, you heard me.
• He was cooking and told the the twins there were ants all over the spoon-uhhh.
• Of course, that humor would only fly in the BB17 environment.
• Today was a whole lotta nuthin' going on -- excercise, pool playing, lounging about, talking about how hot it is ... and such.
• I wonder why they didn't get a grill this year. No tie-dyed shirts, no dollar store toys. Hmm. 
• Steve told us he trusts Johnny Mac more than he trusts Vanessa. 
• Well, that's smart.
• The BB voice actually told Austin (over the PA system) that he didn't wash his hands after using the bathroom.
• Heh.
• Of course, I saw one of the twins biting her nails as she prepared food.
• BB gave them alcohol. They either hope to pep them up or poop them out, I guess.
• Get braced for this one ... Johnny Mac is planning on returning to school to get his orthodontist certification.
• Braced, orthodontist ... get it?
• Okay, I'm bored.
• Vanessa told Steve she would put up Austin and Julia if she wins HoH.
• That tells me two things -- they will keep Julia this week and Vanessa has no plans to win HoH.
• That's it for now.

You can't hide

Lovin' a teddy

We're on the block-uhh

Claws. I tell ya. She's got claws.

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds Bulletin - PoV Meeting - September 7

As expected, Austin saved himself and Steve put up Julia as the renom. So, it's both twins on the block. If Vanessa and Johnny Mac are smart, they'll send Liz (the more athletic of the two) packing. We'll see.

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds into Monday - September 7

Needs to win HoH this week

Happy Labor Day, folks! Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Workin' It:

• No brouhahas, no kerfuffles.
• Vanessa went to bed early.
• Liz and Austin secluded themselves for a long time leaving Julia to mingle with Steve and Johnny Mac.
• Julia was surprised when Johnny Mac told her that he was losing money by being in the house.
• She was thinking the stipend. For years it was $750 a week. I know in the past year or two it has been reported to have gone up to $1,000 a week. That would be gross, not net. That shouldn't be non-attainable for most college grads if they can get a job in the field in which they're qualified by degree. I guess if they're unemployed or underemployed, it's a lot. It's certainly not a fortune for a young dentist with huge college loans.
• Aw, Julia misses James.
• Maybe she'll see him in the jury house soon!
• Liz and Julia each smoked a cigarette. Liz kept saying how dizzy she was afterwards.
• Huh.
• What was in that cigarette?
• The twins think they get to decide which one goes to jury on Thursday.
• Liz is thinking that Julia might be the better chance to stay.
• Of course, they're assuming that the others will abide by their choice.
• Austin told Liz that she should be the one to stay.
• I guess we'll see what comes around when it comes around.
• Maybe Steve will name Vanessa the renom.
• BWAHAHAHAHA!
• Like that would happen!
• Vanessa told Austin that she thinks Steve would win if in the final two.
• They all turned in relatively early for them.
• Steve told us that he's skeptical of Vanessa, but the Austwins really need to be broken up.
• It's a numbers thing, y'see.

Thinking of Liz and Austin?

Julia mingles with the boys

Austwins chess game