BB18: Live Feeds into Monday Evening, PoV Meeting - August 8

He's trying too hard to be a "character."

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Fumbling Fools:

• There wasn't much action at all until a fairly early PoV meeting.
• While the live feeds are blocked for that, the results are always talked about soon after they return.
• Welp, Paulie didn't save anyone with the veto!
• Zakiyah and Michelle remain on the block.
• Michelle furthered her "boys alliance" theory to Zakiyah as a reason the veto wasn't used.
• But then Paul goes and lies right to her face saying that he didn't think the girls would go on the block this week.
• And ... she believes him.
• She tells Paul that, if she stays and wins HoH and it's a double eviction this week, she won't put him on the block.
• And, she'd be willing to be put up as a pawn if needed.
• @@
• Dang. She claims to be a "superfan."
• They obviously don't build superfans like they used to!
• Michelle also told Paul she wouldn't put Victor or Bridgette up either.
• Hmm. I know she wants Nicole out. I guess that's one she put on the block.
• The other? She's claiming a big move. 
• Paulie?
• Hmm. It does seem like she meant him.
• Well, she's not likely to win anyway.
• When Paul told Paulie of the conversation, he made no mention that Michelle might be thinking of nominating him (Paulie).
• Paulie wants to target James in the second eviction if it's a double.
• They don't know for sure it is. But we know.
• Paulie says it has to be an all guy finale because "the girls will vote for whatever girl is there."
• @@
• Zakiyah reported to Nicole that Michelle is claiming she'll make big moves and hinting she'd target Paulie if she stays.
• I don't know. To me, that would be more reason to keep her and evict Zakiyah!
• But, then again, Michelle doesn't do well in comps.
• Michelle once again told Natalie not to trust Nicole. I don't know why she has such a bug in her bonnet about Nicole.
• Paulie still seems to want Michelle out this week even though, by not using the veto to save her, Zakiyah just might not be his number one fan anymore.
• Victor pointed out to Paul that Paulie is working steadier with the other duos in the house and they're alone. (He wants Michelle to stay.)
• Paul nodded.
• As it stands right now, it looks like Michelle will go out the door.
• There is a bit of confusion and talk about what James will do with his care package power of cancelling two votes.
• I think he'll do whatever the majority wants with them.
• But I really hope he goes for the HOH in the second one. He will need it. His name is getting tossed around too much.

Up early and all alone. Sniffle.

Now that I didn't use the veto ...

Her save thoughts flopped

How did I get myself into this mess?

BB18: Live Feeds Overnight into Monday - August 8

Friendmance more than showmance

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Immature Idjits:

• Paul has been wearing that inflatable duck around his waist all night.
• It's not any sort of punishment meted out by BB for anything.
• It's just his cry for attention, methinks.
• No wonder he hasn't attracted any sort of showmance attention this season, right?
• Since they slept away most of the day on Sunday, most have been up all night.
• So, they'll probably sleep most of today away with the exception of the PoV meeting.
• Paul kept pushing his Oust Zakiyah agenda on and off to whomever would listen. 
• He knows Paulie would prefer Michelle go. 
• Most of the house would prefer Michelle go due to her crying jags and unpredictability.
• Both Paul and Paulie have been trying to convince James to do their will with his two vote cancellations power.
• Hopefully, James will do what James wants with that power. I only wish people had held off and waited to give him the immunity package.
• Oh, geez. Nicole got jealous because Natalie touched Corey.
• We're in junior high school here, folks! 
• While others are worried about a double eviction looming ahead, Know It All Paul doubts they'll do it until the One Way/Single Return Trip tickets end.
• Tons and tons of small talk conversations overnight.
• I don't really need Paul's advice on what to feed my cat, thankyouverymuch.
• Paulie and Victor talked about backdooring James. Oh noes!
• Of course, Paul and Paulie have also talked about backdooring Victor recently.
• Talk, talk, talk.
• Paulie wants Michelle out this week, Bridgette next. He thinks that Bridgette has Natalie thinking there's a guy alliance.
• Nicole believes in Paulie.
• Silly girl.
• They need to backdoor him or just hand him the check early to get it over with.
• She and Corey are on board with ousting Michelle this week instead of Zakiyah.
• She doesn't quite go along with Paul so much anymore.
• Will the Zakiyah/Michelle conundrum break apart Paul and Paulie?
• Hmm.
• We can only wish.
• Victor is still hoping the nominations stay the same. He doesn't want to be in the position of having to put anyone else up.
• It's unsure at this time whether Paulie will save Zakiyah with the veto or not. He wants her to stay and it appears he probably has the votes to do so if she remains on the block.
• Michelle herself seems to be hinting for a Bridgette replacement.
• We'll see what happens.

Wonders why women aren't attracted to him

Clinging to Paulie once again to keep safe

Listens a lot, makes many facial expressions

Lady Pottymouth of the Year Award

Note the time on this, they'll sleep all day

BB18: Live Feeds into Sunday Evening - August 7

As exciting as it got today. Paul got ducked.

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

• Sigh. We're in the doldrums once again.
• Nothing really goes on during Sundays.
• They sleep.
• When they're tired of sleeping, they eat.
• When they're tired of eating, they nap.
• Rinse and repeat.
• BB didn't even attempt to wake them up until 11:30 or so their time.
• My day seemed half-over by then. (I'm running three hours later than they are. It was 2:30 in the afternoon here.)
• Victor and Paul talked. Victor's final six would include himself, Paul, Michelle, Corey, Bridgette and Paulie. 
• Paul nodded.
• I don't think his final six would include Victor if his talks with Paulie have been true.
• Nicole told Paul she'd prefer Michelle out this week when he asked her.
• He told her that they should try to get Zakiyah out since they have a shot at her. Michelle is more likely to be easier to get out later.
• Nicole agreed.
• Honestly agreed or not, I don't know.
• Later on, Corey and Nicole talked. He told her he's not sure why Paul is pushing for Zakiyah to go this week rather than Michelle.
• Meanwhile, Paulie kind of wants Zakiyah to stay and Michelle to go.
• And, he holds the Power of Veto.
• Corey thinks Paul is putting a target on his back by pushing a Zakiyah eviction.
• We know he has a duck on his back. Maybe it's an euphemism for target.
• Both Corey and James think Zakiyah is more level-headed and most likely wouldn't put either of them on the block if she won HoH.
• It seems the majority of the house wants Michelle out. But Victor and Paul want Zakiyah out.
• Hmm.
• And the beat goes on.

Two good reasons I'm not a cougar

Michelle and Bridgette small talk

Zakiyah remains slim no matter what she eats

BB18: HoH Comp Completion, Nominations Episode Blog Party - August 7

Hamster watchers ready?

As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be constantly updating this entry. Refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area!

Ah, the recap is over. Let's get this show going! We pick it up with the comp. Julie tells them they can squat, but not sit on the discs. Zakiyah feels betrayed because she thinks Paulie blindsided her with the Da'Vonne vote. Paulie knows she's upset. He won't come down until after she does because he's afraid of what might happen.

The five guys form an alliance called the Executives. Obviously, before the comp started.

Internet trolls come out to attack them on the ropes. James is out. He gets "beat down" by three trolls. Bridgette is out next. Corey is out. So, there are the three Have Nots.

Nichelle is vomiting while spinning on her disc. She's down. She cries. What else is new? Nicole falls, thankfully not in the vomit puddle. Zakiyah comes down, quickly followed by Paulie who has no worries except from Zakiyah. She's onto him.

It's down to Victor and Natalie, both want to see photos from home and hear from their mothers. Finally, after he promises once again she's safe, Natalie drops.

Victor is the new HOH. Natalie cries. 

Paulie promises us that he'll get in Victor's ear and Victor will make the nominations he wants. 

Zakiyah cries to us from the Diary Room. In the bathroom, Paulie tells her to relax. 

Paul, Paulie and Bridgette meet up. She's willing to work with him in gratitude for not going home. But, of course, she's NOT an Executive. She's more the cleaner lady.

Michelle cries more. She's sure she will be going on the block. 

Victor tells Paul that Da'Vonne whispered "they will put you up in a double eviction." He doesn't know the "they." We know the "they." It's his buddies, Paul and Paulie. 

The Executives hold a meeting. They talk about putting Zakiyah up. Paulie can go either way. He says in the game she's a detriment to him. 

Nicole goes for damage control with Michelle. She tells Michelle that Da'Vonne was going to put up her (Nicole) and Corey. Michelle cries some more.

Paulie talks to Zakiyah. She asks him if he fell on purpose. Paulie wants to keep her calm so she doesn't blow up his game. 

James tries to reason with Michelle. No way. He now wants her out because he knows she can't be trusted. He talks to Paulie about it. Now Paulie is thinking it would be better for Michelle to go rather than Zakiyah.

Special delivery! It's the care package from the skies! It's for James. Underwear, socks, aviators and the power to eliminate two eviction votes at the next eviction. He's thinking it might put him in a spot and is a bit nervous about it.

Nominations ceremony time! He nominates Zakiyah and Michelle, surprise! Nine to one, he says ... the votes on his eviction night. He says Zakiyah would put him on the block. Michelle, clear to see, yesterday wasn't the day to piss people off. He gives them New Orleans beads, Michelle breaks down and cries.

Then she cries to us. And cries some more.

Paul wants Zakiyah out. Paulie wants Michelle out and wants to use James's power to do it.

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was - August 7, 2016

Good morning! Since it's Sunday morning, it's time for my weekly off television topic reflection on the week gone by in both words and photographs I've taken along the way. If you're here for Big Brother news, everything I have for you can be found at this link. I'll be posting another live feeds report late tonight as well as live-blogging the aired show. But this ain't that. This post is a year-round regular "feature" while Big Brother is a summer obsession. Or, something like that.

We've had another week of on and off super heat, on and off super humidity, on and off super thunderstorms here in New Jersey. I'm over it. Autumn can come anytime now.

I've also been a bit under the weather this week. While I blame the heat for some of it, most of my feeling poorly is due to sciatica. While it's not as bad as it was a few years back when I had severe issues with it, it's bad enough. I'm tempted to get my walker from my knee surgeries back in gear. Ack. And, of course, I've had to go to work every day. I have no doubts that's making it last longer and bother me more. I am SO ready for retirement.

In other news, I briefly caught some National Night Out doings in both Bridgewater and Plainfield on Tuesday evening. But then I went home and spent the night in.

I really don't have much more for you other than the photos. I apologize for being so late with this, but it's here now. Clicking on an image will bring it up in a larger version!

Love me an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp!

These are fun to photograph as well as to watch. It would be nice some day to photograph the female carrying a paralyzed cicada back to the burrow. But, until then, I'll photograph the males and watch them vie for power. Since they can't sting, they're just plain entertainment for me. Bridgewater Train Station.

American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch is the State Bird for New Jersey, but I rarely see them. When I do, they're such a delight -- bright yellow, small birds with a lilting song. They like thistle. If I had some outdoor space other than a fire escape, I'd put up a thistle feeder to attract them. As it is, I doubt my landlord or the fire department would want me messing with my fire escape.

By the way, there is an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp flying in the background, lower left on the photo, just above the thistle.

Police cadets working the crowd

It was so refreshing to see that so many young kids are interested in being a part of the Plainfield Police Cadet program/Mentoring Academy. The class of 40 cadets graduated the program in a ceremony on Friday. But, on National Night Out on Tuesday in Plainfield, they worked the crowds, mingling and setting a good example. Their parents should be proud of them and the kids should be proud of themselves, too. Kudos to the kids involved, their parents and the Plainfield Police Department!

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