BB19: Live Feeds Power of Veto Update - August 5

After many more hours of blocked feeds, they've returned. And, we have a new Power of Veto winner.

It's Mark.

Christmas wants Josh to convince Mark not to use it and promise they'll keep him safe and vote out Jessica. To her thinking, it would serve two purposes -- it would separate Mark from under Cody's will and show Mark they trust him.

Problems: Josh actually wants Elena out and Mark is super paranoid. I personally can't see him not saving himself. We'll see.

BB19: Live Feeds - Tempt Challenge and Nominations into Saturday Dawn - August 5

Paul and Elena talk

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Crumbling Cookies:

• The live feeds were blocked for 100 hours yesterday! Some of us have to work for a living, including having to work weekends! Grr.
• Okay, it wasn't a 100 hours. It was more like ten hours. But, still ... they didn't return until almost 2am Eastern Time. I had been awake since 5am and worked all day Friday. I ended up going to bed, getting up early and catching up via Flashback.
• After they returned, they already had the Temptation Challenge done and nominations in.
• Cody won safety this week in the Temptation Challenge.
• Unfortunately, both Cody and Jessica chose to play in that.
• Uh-oh. Jessica did the worst and is put on the block as the third nominee.
• Josh nominated Elena and Mark.
• Hmm.
• Now, of course, IF Cody gets chosen to play PoV and wins, he could take Jessica off the block and she wouldn't be replaced or she might even win PoV -- she's fairly good in many comps. That would end up with either Mark or Elena going home.
• I think I'd personally prefer Elena going home of those two. She often irks me on the live feeds, more so than Mark.
• Oh my. There was a kerfuffle between Josh, Paul and Elena.
• Despite the fact that Elena badmouthed Paul and Alex earlier in the day, now Paul trusts Elena more than he does Josh?
• That's a bit whacked.
• Elena once again is trying to tug the same heartstrings with Paul that she did some time ago with Mark -- Woe is me.. I have no job to go home to, no home to live in. Woe is me. BB is my job.
• @@
• Paul told her he's not the HoH this week -- last week was enough for him.
• He told her that he (Paul) was willing to be a pawn for Josh because Josh was a pawn for him.
• Paul advised her to win the veto to take herself down. He said he'd try to help her if he's chosen to play for veto. But, he didn't promise to take her off the block if he wins.
• Maybe he's just not that into her! Heh.
• Meanwhile, Josh is telling everyone not to talk to Jess and Cody because they're playing "victims."
• Um. Well. They actually were victims of his ridiculous antics.
• He doesn't want people to attack them, just ignore them. 
• I would guess BB spoke to him about his outrageous behavior.
• Both Jessica and Cody hung out with the others most of the evening in the kitchen. Well, what evening was left after the feeds came back, that is.
• Jessica talked with others (not about game) and smiled. Cody did his staring with an occasional comment thrown in.
• They feasted at midnight their time when the Have Nots could finally eat again.
• Raven and Christmas both trash-talked about Jessica to Josh.
• Josh thinks that Jessica was incredibly rude to him in her speech while Raven is still going on about cat ears.
• Josh told his crew he wants Jessica out this week.
• That's even after Paul brought up that Elena threw him, Alex and Jason "under the bus" to Josh.
• Mark thinks that Jessica and Cody did the right thing by both competing in the comp. This way, she'd have a chance at veto (maybe two chances if Cody plays) and it wouldn't be a backdoor with no possibility of saving herself.
• He might have a point there.
• Alex hid a two-liter bottle of Coca Cola in the storage room. Kevin and Jason hid bottles of water in the lounge room. I don't know why. Maybe they expect a shortage and plan to make money selling the beverages?
• Josh's ideal final four would be himself, Alex, Jason and Kevin.
• Now, I like the thought of three of them being in the final four.
• He thinks Christmas and Paul should round out the final six.
• Hmm.
• Jason would prefer Elena going home over Jessica this week. He says Elena's playing everyone and thinks she's smarter than all. At least they know where Jessica stands.
• Kevin talked with Jason about the possibility of working with Cody once Jessica goes home. He thinks they could get Cody to realize that Mark, Elena, Matt and Raven were targets more so than them.
• Hmm.
• Kevin is right that Cody does well in comps and would be a lone wolf.
• However, I doubt that Jason and Kevin would make the top of Cody's hit list for targets if he does win HoH.
• If Jessica goes home this week, Kevin is going to whisper to her to tell Cody to work with him because "I've been good to you."
• Hmm.
• A lot will hinge on the veto comp later today.  

Ecstatic over his win

They're cousins, identical cousins ...!

From pirate to babushka

Just playin' the game

BB19: Live Feeds into Friday Dawn - August 4

Meow

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Vindictive Voles:

• As per usual, and perhaps more expected than normal, Cody and Jessica exiled themselves away from the crowd.
• When they did happen to pass through or bump into someone else, no animosity was immediately evident.
• Jessica, true to form, attempted now and then to mix with the others.
• Cody didn't really attempt to be anything other than himself.
• Alex and Mark had a forever long talk, airing all their grievances with each other. It started because Alex said something about Mark looking sad that Josh won HoH.
• They both came to common ground and now are buddies.
• But I don't think they really trust each other.
• Despite the long talk, Mark is sad and thinks he might want to go home on Friday.
• I don't think they want to send him home, though. And, he probably knows it's unlikely as well.
• Jessica and Cody have decided, since they know they'll be targeted, if the next comp has prizes, they'll go for them.
• Elena is more of an "odd man out" than Mark at this point.
• Her loyalty to Jessica is wavering along with power shifts in the house.
• Despite her explanations, Josh told her he was hurt by her voting against him.
• But she's not a major target.
• They're all a bit worried about the Temptation Challenge.
• Paul wants to win Safety ... not so much because he's worried about his own safety, mind you. He just doesn't want Cody or Jessica to win it.
• Everybody, including Cody and Jessica, went to the HoH reveal. Jessica smiled and mixed in; Cody was basically quiet.
• Josh got a bit teary reading his letter from his mother.
• That's it for now. 

Alex and Mark heart to heart talk

I don't wanna go see his HoH room!

EVERYBODY goes to see Josh's HoH room

Familia!

Jessica smiles in HoH, Cody not so much

Strategy talks going on

BB19: Live Eviction(?) and HoH Show Blog Party - August 3

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

Here are the blog pool match-ups for easy reference tonight --

Alex Ow - jujufruit423, caela, Donna in FL, Nickelpeed
Christmas Abbott - Willie J, Rich from Buffalo, Glenn, QuixoticElf
Cody Nickson - MikesGirl, Chacha, Donna in NY, Delee
Elena Davies - Uncartie, Fred aka TwoBlackAces. Sharon N, chrob61
Jason Dent - Donna in Alabama, Cheryl in NC, jo Chapman, Marthalight
Jessica Graf - zombiehospice, Jean in Tampa Bay, Merilee
Josh Martinez - Petals, Stormy, Kelsey in NY, Dr_Celine
Kevin Schlehuber - elee86, aya, SueGee on the Left Coast
Mark Jansen - Buzzmaam, Judi Sweeney, Cheryl C, Sharon S
Matthew Clines - JonMD1267, T-Town Chick, Sharon C
Paul Abrahamian - Indiana Jane, Jackie, Brian, Marlo L
Raven Walton - Kristen from Ohio, David, Nora

Hamster watchers ready? Maybe there will be an eviction, maybe not. 

Well, Julie isn't wearing blue jeans. We head into the recap. 

Julie calls this one of the most explosive weeks in the history of the game.

But, first ... Paul's telling Jessica that Cody initially wanted Alex and Jason in the house to vote out Jessica and Raven. She talks to Matt. Matt refused to answer her. She goes to Cody about it. Cody denies ever having an alliance with Alex and Jason. The show cuts to the clip of early game with him saying it to Matt. Cody's face twitches and he runs off.

Paul tells his bunch, including the part of Alex out to Alex. He has no intentions of sending Alex out. He tells Elena and Mark, but doesn't tell them that Alex won't really go out. He tells Jessica her two weeks of safety and Alex out is a deal so she won't use the hex.

She goes to Cody. He says he's done. She wants to know done with the game or done with her. 

Jessica talks to Paul's peeps and tells of the deal.

Veto Meeting time. Since Jason is a third nominee, no replacement for him.
Jason -- Talks about poor game play and social game of Cody and Jessica
Jessica -- World peace.
Cody -- I have no speech.

Paul saves Jason. 

Now there are kerfuffles going around. Jessica has words with Elena. Cody questions Raven's motives. Jessica thinks everyone is lying to her.Now Jessica says the deal is off, mainly because Raven was talking to Kevin and Jason. Now Raven's crying and goes to Paul.

Paul goes to talk to Jessica and Cody. Jessica claims Paul is playing a psychological game with people. She tells Paul she will use the temptation and Cody is the only one whe she can trust.

Paul tells his peeps "game's on." Ready for the chaos?

Paul hints to his people that they have to play the game of Big Brother. He instigates them. Josh goes into his circus theme pans routine with Jess and Cody. 

It then goes to Alex yelling that Jessica stole her cat ears. Cat fight with the girls! Cat fight! 

In the living room ... Jessica uses the Hex. The eviction is stopped and no one is leaving the house. Julie makes it clear the power was for one eviction. 

Time for the HoH comp. Paul cannot complete. Tonight begins BB Horror Week, Graveyard Golf. Everyone takes a shot. There are numbered bins at the end. The highest score wins.

Matt - 6
Alex - 2
Mark - 15
Jason - 15
Cody - 21
Christmas - 21
Elena - 13
Jessica - 2
Josh - 23
Raven - 18
Kevin - 6 ?

JOSH is the new HoH. Oh my.

BB19: Live Feeds into Wednesday Evening - August 2

The life of the party

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Delirious Dolts:

• Once again throughout the day, things were all cordial ... at least on the surface.
• Paul and Cody treated each other rather politely until behind closed doors.
• Josh didn't ruin any more pots or pans.
• Jessica and Cody made appearances in between exiling themselves.
• Jessica even laughed and talked with others.
• Cody was um ... there. Every now and then he'd say something or give a little fake smile acknowledgment.
• The biggest news of the day is the HoH Comp practice set up in the yard. They often do this so the hamsters won't totally suck at some sort of skill game during the live show.
• They get to suck at it while we watch.
• And, of course, every time production says something to them, we get the fish cam.
• The comp is kind of like miniature golf with big balls and a tilted surface.
• After the practice session was over, they all went back in the house on an indoor lockdown.
• And, to talk about each other.
• Paul is still uncertain what exactly the hex will do.
• No one, including Jessica (or us!), know exactly how tomorrow's show will play out.
• Production told everyone, including Paul, to practice.
• So ... he can play?
• Or, are they covering bases?
• I guess we'll know tomorrow night! 

What? No cat ears?

Surprisingly, she's hanging in there

Went from 3-piece suits to this

Comp practice

The one on the show will look better

BB19: Power of Veto Episode Blog Party -August 2

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

Time for a recap! 

Okay, nominations are over. Paul is thinking all is okay because he put Cody and Jessica on the block together and nothing seems to have happened. Jason feels safe being the third person on the block.

Paul has Jessica and Cody come up to his HoH room. He tells them that he believed they had safety when he put them on the block. Jessica tells him that it's bad for him, drops a hint or two. Paul tells them nine people wanted them up. Cody gets quite argumentative. Paul tells him to leave the room. They argue back and forth. Cody calls him a character on a show. Paul tells Cody to grow up. 

Now Jessica is telling Cody that "at the end of the day," this is a game. She tells him he escalated the problems. She tells him it's the second time he's made her go through this. She's ticked. He seems to think nothing's his fault. She tells him he's a hothead and wonders if it's like that outside the house.  She needs to be alone.

"That's why I'm single," Cody mutters. 

Josh spouts off about Cody. Mark tells him to shut up. Ohhh ... a heated kerfuffle complete with name calling. Josh starts up with his circus music, grabbing pots to bang. Mark goes to him, grabs the pots and acted like he was going to swing one. Kevin intervened. 

Little boys at war, I say.

Cody brings Josh into one of the bedrooms and they grouse about Josh. Mark tells us he was bullied as a kid, but no one does it since he went to the gym. Cody tells Mark that Jessica is mad because he reacted to Paul telling her to lower her voice. He says her default will be to always blame him. Whatever.

Paul goes to Jessica, telling her that he assumed Cody and her had safety and he would put two others on the block. Jessica tells him that she'll need to use the hex. Paul admits to being a character on the show, but says he won't fist fight with some kid. He tells her Cody is highly emotional and she needs to make a decision. 

Paul tells Elena he knows about the hex and it will make it a "dud week." He tells Elena that if people can't get Cody, they'll go after her (Jessica). Paul, the Showmance Killer, is back. He wants Elena to convince Jessica to let Cody go this week. 

Elena tries to convince Jessica not to use the hex and let Cody go home.

Jessica tells Cody that she represents her family and her job, must act responsibly and not be a hothead getting into fistfights. Cody is weakened when confronted by her. Will he start making victim noises? He tells her he just wants her to be happy. She is worried that's how he acts in the real world. He admits, at times, yes. Not the right answer, buckaroo!  

Elena honestly thinks Jessica's best move would be to let Cody go home. Meanwhile, Cody and Mark are talking. Jessica thinks his behavior is unacceptable. Cody tells Mark that Jessica has a chance to win if he's out of the game. 

Oh geez, Jessica and Cody are hugging again. He tells her he wants her to win the game because she can. He tells her that she would do better without him. He also said he hates Paul and will react every time such as he did. He has no friends, is single and has little family. Oh my, boy does have enough issues to be a lifetime subscription! 

Finally, the BB Weather Update airs, most go to the HoH room to study the BB storms shown on videos to them. The storms are all named after evicted hamsters. 

Veto Player Pick time -- Paul picks two chips out of the box. He gets himself. Because of that, he goes for Kevin. The other one is Raven. Because of the three nominees, the pick is done this way.

This comp is a hoot! Jason Thinder is first. They have to fill in the name of the storm while reading from the teleprompter screen during rough weather. Cody Cloud. Raven Rain. Kevin Lightning. Jessica Puddle. Paul Bluster.

Raven - 16
Cody - 15
Paul - 22
Jason - 15
Kevin - 16
Jessica - 12

Paul wins the Power of Veto! 

Paul talks more to Jessica. He tells her that Cody said in the beginning that the only reason he wanted to keep Alex and Jason in the house was because they would take out Jessica and Raven. She makes a deal with Paul that she has safety from the block and Alex out. 

And, that's how they leave things ...

BB19: Live Feeds into Wednesday Morning - August 2

Raven's too touchy-feely for my liking

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Egos in Exile:

• In reference to the above screen cap -- Raven is always touching and caressing people. I'm sure it's some sort of psychological quirk in me, but I would shy away. Unless it's some kind of romance going on, I don't like random people touching and caressing me. 
• No new circuses going on.
• Mark, who's really not the brightest bulb in the BB pack, is actually trying to play both sides of the house.
• He tells Paul he's loyal to them.
• When asked by Cody if he was distancing himself from them (Jessica and Cody) due to Elena or what, Mark told him it was the house.
• But he also told Cody he's loyal to them and wants to work with them.
• I don't think Mark is savvy enough to work the double agent bit.
• It's probably going to end up with neither side using him for anything other than a vote. Then they'll throw him to the wayside when they don't need him anymore.
• You know, kind of like what Elena is doing with him.
• Now she's irked because he has backed down from their relationship (at her bidding!).
• I'm not a Mark fan, but feel kind of sorry for him. He seems to have the mindset of an adolescent when it comes to adult situations.
• And, it seems like everybody in the house is using him for something or another.
• Well, except for Josh.
• When not throwing condiments on each other, they play fairly well together.
• In three weeks, Christmas will graduate from a cast to a boot. If she's still in the house, she will still be limited as to which comps she can compete.
• Paul wants the others to throw the next HoH comp to Josh.
• That would most likely be the only way Josh could win one!
• But a few of them -- Mark and Elena -- aren't too keen on that move.
• None of Paul's crew want Mark to win HoH. They don't trust him, nor Elena's influence on him.
• Hmm ... another bit of insight into Cody's psyche -- he told Jessica he barely talks to his mother even though she tries and tries to contact him. Once again, I think the dude is probably a good case for therapy. He might not have drug or alcohol issues, but these unsatisfied with life, jobs, people, etc. stuff are definitely affecting his whole personality.
• Jessica fantasized about killing Alex by drowning so they could live happily ever after.
• My gosh, they're ALL whacked!
• Alex is Jessica's nemesis more than Paul is Cody's nemesis.
• Well, maybe not Kevin and Jason. The "old" stay at home dude with a rather dubious background and the rodeo clown are the most normal people in the house!
• All is rather calm in the house. Perhaps the calm before the storm? They (and we) expect Jessica to invoke the Halting Hex tomorrow night. 
• But who knows what will happen after that? Will there be a show tonight for the benefit of Mr. Kite? I just don't know.

Due to some of the comments being made on my posts, I'd like to remind people that the opinions, no matter how prevalent on the part of some people, do not reflect my own. Although I've been involved in monitoring AOL message boards and chats, freelance recapping and/or blogging since BB1, I'm just here for the entertainment (and, of course, any donations folks might like to make!) -- I don't get personally involved in outcries of injustice, "loving" or "hating" any of the cast, etc. It's a show. Just entertain me and I'll be happy. Although I often like some hamsters more than others, I have no personal stake in how the show goes down. It ain't no skin off my nose! 

I just don't know about Josh

His cowboy hat got demoted?

Apparently Kevin is a pirate

Playing with Boy Toy's emotions

Cody presses any juice out of those chops

Jessica wants to pose like a Hymen Trophy

I guess I should explain the above screen cap -- Jessica told Cody that she will post like the Hymen Trophy with Julie tomorrow night. Cody laughed and sent her to Christmas and Paul to ask them what a hymen is. Heh. She meant Heisman, of course.

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Night - August 1

Oh my, a good screen cap of Elena

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

• Thankfully, all calmed down some today. My real life job has been a bear and I don't think I'd be able to go to the circus again.
• Jason is again suspicious about Cody's military history. Now, I do think Cody has been in the service. But I also think he embellishes it and wasn't happy there either. I know from his Jeff interview that he hates the job he left to come on the show. I personally think he should take Jessica's advice and "lighten up." I'm talking about life and things in general.
• Christmas has yet another new cast. 
• I think they're going for the world record of cast changes within two months.
• There was actually a light-hearted moment between Paul and Cody. Paul asked who put the empty egg shells back in the carton. Cody said he did it. When Paul asked why, Cody just told him to hold that thought and left the kitchen. So now Paul went and filled a dozen egg carton with empty shells and hid the real eggs.
• Gee, little pranks like that are almost bliss compared to yesterday.
• Alex thinks that Mark and Elena lied to her about not knowing the original Jessica deal with "get rid of Alex."
• Paul had told her of that deal, but promised she wouldn't be voted out.
• Elena is still loyal to Jessica (not necessarily to Cody).
• Loyal to Mark? Not so much.
• Paul and Company considered letting Cody and Jessica be the only ones playing the Temptation Challenge this week.
• Cody and Jessica argued about Global Warming. Cody thinks it's a hoax.
• A whole lot of nothing going on gamewise -- just the usual suspicions. No brouhahas, no circus. 

He should pay for the broken pot, methinks

Still in love?

BB19: Live Feeds Monday into Tuesday, Brouhahas! - July 31/August 1

Josh tells Mark his woes with Cody

Oh my gosh. I worked late, came home exhausted and missed a huge brouhaha in the house! I've now caught up thanks to the Flashback feature and will give you the skinny. Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Looney Toons:

• Yes, Paul did some instigating.
• But people are responsible for their own behavior in the house.
• Sure, riling up Josh is like playing with dynamite.
• But who thought Raven would turn into a raven' lunatic?
• It all started with the Hex use possibility and with Paul saying that it's time for Cody to show his "real colors."
• While I do enjoy a good brouhaha, this ended up not being quite that at all.
• It ended up with Josh, Raven, Alex and Paul leading the charge against Jessica and Cody.
• While it was aimed more at Cody, Jessica was targeted by Raven as much as Josh targeted Cody.
• Paul instigated things with Josh, telling him what to say to Cody to "set him off."
• But Raven was instigated by Christmas who told her that Jessica said horrible things at her.
• Instead of making them both want to leave, it seems she's more likely to use the hex.
• Instead of getting Cody riled up enough to get the boot from production, they might have lengthened his stay.
• There ended up being arguments between Jessica and Cody, Christmas and Matt and more.
• This isn't good, not really.
• Yet Mark and Josh are getting along okay. Mark told Josh he's glad he's not the target of this mess.
• Hmm.
• Some are questioning if Cody ever was a Marine.
• I think he probably was one. But it is odd that he has to think of his last rank. "Um. I think I was a ... corporal."
• Josh told us that he's not a bully.
• I don't know. He seems to be doing a lot of bullying.
• It's all a huge mess in the house right now.
• While I think Cody has no social game and isn't a good candidate for the show, this is all a bit too much.
• Yes, Paul instigated Josh and the idea. But some people were just kind of "there" -- Kevin, Jason come to mind.
• Alex, Christmas, Raven, Josh ... they didn't have to do this or go this far.
• Paul claims to react to bullying by being the bigger bully. Hmm. Cody's bullying is more of a physical threat fistfight kind of thing. Paul's is an outright war. 
• Even with the war as it was, Cody didn't get physical. 
• Mark thinks that they should stop and think how it all looks to others.
• Words of wisdom from someone who's shown little emotional growth, but he's right.
• But, like I said, it will probably all backfire. They all just bought more time with Jessica and Cody. 

A Raven lunatic?

If not for Cody, Jessica would go far.

Will this all backfire on him?

New duo? Nah.

In circus theme mode again

Meeting of the minds and mindless.

Will he stay or go?

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Dawn - July 31

Is it that cold in there?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Paul Plans:

• Okay ... so Jessica's demands have been met. 
• For the moment, at least.
• She will not use the hex and will sacrifice Cody this week.
• Paul will take Jason off the block during the veto meeting.
• In return, they (Paul and company) will keep Jessica safe the next two weeks and Alex will be voted out next.
• I mean ... what could go wrong here?
• Well, Paul doesn't want Alex out.
• But he doesn't tell Jessica that.
• Elena thinks she needs to separate herself from Mark for her own game.
• Honestly, I don't think that will help her much.
• She obviously was never that into Mark in the first place. I think any convenient man would have sufficed her needs.
• Mark, on the other hand, was smitten. He's often more of a teenager than a man and that includes how he is with women.
• He's hurt.
• Maybe he and Josh can work on a true bromance instead.
• Paul, when not around certain hamsters, is beside himself with glee thinking this new plan might actually work.
• He amazes himself.
• Heh.
• In between smooching sessions, Jessica and Cody had their relationship ups and downs talks.
• I think Jessica's eyes are opening in regard to how Cody is and might also be on the outside.
• "Maybe I'm supposed to be alone," says Cody.
• Hey, there's nothing wrong with that! Well, unless you're miserable alone, that is.
• There are other rifts going on in the house -- Josh is being a pain, Mark is irked that Josh gets away with it, etc.
• Kevin told Jason that Cody told him he'd be willing to bow out of the game to give Jessica a chance in it.
• Paul is being cautious. He doesn't want Jessica to feel threatened. After all, until the hex is not used on Thursday, there is room for changed minds.
• Paul thinks he might pull Jessica off with the veto, put Alex up and let Jessica think Alex will be voted out.
• Jessica herself is of two minds about the hex -- America gave it to her, so she should use it and Cody keeps changing his mind whether he should stay or go.
• Mark is now forlorn and lovesick. Poor baby. Elena certainly isn't the woman for him anyway. He just doesn't see it that way.
• Later! 

Not really a worldly dude

A man with a plan. And a Plan B.

No, I haven't won a comp yet!

Breaking up is hard to do

BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday Evening - July 30

Mark's one shoulder dwarfs both of them

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Dealing Dilemmas:

• Paul is thinking the temptation Jessica has might just save one person. He's considering pulling Jessica off the block.
• His plan would be to put Elena up in her place, Cody would go home.
• Kevin believes that if any girl is on the block, Christmas will vote that girl out. Hmm.
• Paul talked to Jessica, once again reiterating that everyone likes her. It's just that, with Cody (Public Enemy #1) at her side, she will always remain on the outside, a target.
• She ended up telling him that, using her hex, she can pull everyone off the block.
• She tells him there would be no eviction at all.
• In other words, his latest HoH reign would be all for nothing.
• Jessica tells him she refuses to take part in any plan that will send Cody home.
• Sigh. That would be a game-changing move for her. In my opinion, she has a decent sense of the game, better than most playing this season. If not for Cody, she'd be a contender for the win.
• Paul pointed out that she'd definitely make jury if she doesn't use it and Cody goes home.
• The person going home this week should be the last pre-jury.
• She says she wants to be in jury with Cody if neither of them make it further down the line.
• Paul kept trying to convince her that Cody is ruining her game and she has a chance without him in the picture.
• Alas, to no avail.
• Well ... maybe ...
• Jessica laid down the rules if she doesn't use the hex to save herself and lets Cody go -- she wants safety for two weeks and Alex to be voted out the next HoH.
• Um. Gee, isn't Paul in a secret alliance with Alex?
• Shh. It's a secret.
• Paul assured her he could fulfill her first demand. He's not as sure on the getting Alex out.
• Jessica is adamant about the Alex bit. She says she feels like she's being bullied in the game and those are her demands. She would like them met.
• Well, that sends Paul into a tailspin! He has to run around to all of his peeps, adjusting things a bit for each of them.
• Cody and Jessica ended up in a kerfuffle without anyone mentioning she might be ready to throw him to the wolves!
• Paul told Alex of the plan, telling her that they'll be faking the target on her and there will be another blindside.
• Heh. Paul said that Cody has a "small man complex."
• Takes one to know one!
• Paul is the smallest guy in the house while Cody is shorter than most of the women.
• Paul and his peeps decide to go with a Make Cody Miserable Plan.
• Um. I think he's there already and has been for weeks with the exception of the Jessica benefits.
• A meeting was held with Jessica (sans Cody) and a group. She agreed not to use the hex (and thus sacrifice Cody) if Alex goes out next.
• Agreed.
• Um, well, it is BB. I wouldn't trust any of them!
• Jessica asked they be nice to Cody. After all, he has post-war stuff going on in his head.
• I don't know. I watched as Jessica asked him the ranks he attained in both the Air Force and Marines.
• Uh.
• "Uh is not an answer," I say in my best Judge Judy voice.
• Now, you KNOW the rank you attained on the military as well as you KNOW whether you graduated school or not. Why did he hesitate on both answers? Thinking up a lie?
• Hmm.
• Things are all convoluted in the house.
• And, so is my mind.
• Until tomorrow ... 

Pigs are flying! They're playing pool again.

A cowboy without a hat

Adding to repertoire - the sneer stare

Paul and Jessica talk game