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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 6:40 pm
A place to talk about the first episode of this season's Survivor.
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 6:52 pm
Thank you Jimmer! Shall I C&P back what I posted else where? Or if I start to talk about how Sierra had the right attitude but too bad what Ben said .... would it make sense?
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:02 pm
Hi Chy, If you don't mind c&ping it would be greatly appreciated for those of us who can't watch right away, like ME!
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Freetimefinally
Member
01-26-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:05 pm
I felt bad for Sandy being signaled out but can't stand it when a simple problem cannot be solved. One lone palm tree(this is the most obvious clue I have ever seen for the hidden idol) and not knowing what 10 paces are. I really liked the sick girl not giving up. She looked like the antibotics were kicking in but the stress of the enviroment/diet might cause them not to work in the long run. The one who wants the strong to survive is to bold. Don't they ever learn to keep your opinions to yourself.
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Freetimefinally
Member
01-26-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:12 pm
I'll spoil but do not know names yet. The arrived in the truck and were already divided into groups. They were told to take anything off the truck within 60 seconds. One team got all of the water and beans. They were then told they would have a 4 hour hike ahead of them carrying the supplies. Then they were told one member would not be making the journy and to choose. One team chose the oldest female and the other team chose one who looked like she was going to pass out right there from the heat. THe one was sick with 102 fever and on antibiatics as she told her team. THen jeff said he never said they were out of the game just out of htis journey. They would travel by helicopter to the camp. Once at the camp they had the choice to start setting it up or look for a hidden idol from a clue that wa hidden for them. Sick girl set up camp. Older one went to look for the idol which she never found. Competition was going to get puzzle pieces, put step puzzles together solve a maze thing. The team with the sick girl won. They one team decided the older woman had the same stamina and strenght as the bossy girl on their team so they voted off the bossy one named Carolina. This is a fast recap. Now I am off the watch eleventh hour.
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:25 pm
I was very impressed by Sierra's behavior. I agreed with her decision to work on the camp rather than searching for the II. As she said, her standing among her tribe is more important (in the long run). What would the II do? Save her one TC? They could just oust her the next time. But if she can show herself valuable at camp and in challenges, THAT is what really effects a tribes decisions when it comes to voting. As evidenced by what the orange tribe did. They saw how Sandy kicked ass in the challenge and they wanted to keep her around because of it. I honestly was hoping that as the two teams joined for the IC that Jeff would have chatted about their arrival at camp. (sometimes he has little conversations and stuff) I really wanted the black tribe to find out that the Sandy lady didn't do jack while they were hiking back, so that maybe they would have a bit more appreciation for Sierra's effort. Not to mention the fact that she did not give up during the IC. I think both things said a lot about her character. THAT is soooo important. Some teams give up, some teams get nervous and chaotic when they see that they are "so far behind" but Sierra and the other girl were tenacious and kept at it. I think their determination counts for a lot and it is a quality that you should desire in a tribemate. I know that we didn't get to see anything back at the black tribes camp, but I hope they are changing their opinion of her!!!
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:35 pm
I came in when Stephen calls Sandy an old lady- he's happy knowing that w/her there he won't have to be the 1st one out. Then Sandy calls him the tall skinny geek .... Sierra is sick... JP said they all had to adapt or be gone.... Truck w/ supplies, 60 sec. to gather.... (Too fast for me) Ben said they got everything, water, begs of food, smiles, JP pointed at the other tribe said they didn't have such! (CHY: True, but water there is clean they said) First vote blah, blah the one Jeff is going to fake them out... Ben fessed the title. Joe wrote grammy, Taj also, Carolina also, missed some.... Sandy out, she's pissed! Some one(Erinn) wrote Stephen. Deb for sierra, Ben also, Erinn also, Casandra and Jerry all voted for Sierra, ... JP said she looks angry & shocked... She has a 102 fever ... Now JP told that it's just that trek they are missing, they would be choppered in instead.... Sandy said THANK you God, JP lectured her not to be happy, that there's a lot needs to be done, a lot more in the game she needs to work on to change this 1st impression .. Survivors is a social game as well blah blah ... Here's Spencer telling us he's the youngest ever... and the trek was hot and awful... JT fessed about how he's used to the heat .. but he's only carrying a watermelon! (CHY: Over at the other tribe, DeBBB was shouldering a whole lot on a pole with Jerry!) They're trying to read the compass, having trouble reading a compass that will always point to the North???? Ha! Stephen fessed about Southern boys he saw, (missed) Timbira carrying begs of food on pole. Erinn fessed that the last time she camped was 7th grade. Someone (Ty or Branden)) qs Jerry about how he stayed in shape. Jerry hiding the fact that he just came back from Afghn. Ben fessed about the three sides of himself. (Renansence man, Coach to college girl Soccer and Music/Art director to a Symphony Orchestra.)Team is only as strong as the weakest player. Now he told the whole tribe he will play it w/honesty and keeping the strong ones, cites Indians & Vikings... Some where in there he pulled Branden aside and trying to make an alliance (CHY:In my eyes.) B was not comfortable to be targeted this early as a strong player, but he's flattered-looking to me. Sandy at camp, glad they can't see her being emotional(cries a lot) she vows to last 39 days and show them .... Sandy reads her clue as she sobs. She's calling her tribe like the pepper also! Clue said for her to decide to work and curry favors or use the clue and dig for the hii at the beach. She's going for the HII! She said they won't like a shelter made by the old lady any ways! Sierra decides to build the shelter! Wow the girl is working through her fever and all... Miserable trekking going on... Sandy didn't find hii but hid the clue. She's fessing with venom towards her tribe the whole time! Sierra's working in the dark, rest of them finally made it, they admire her work. She told them she's sick.... they would've change the votes knowing that. Now Ben admire her work but still would send her packing if she's not the fit one. Carolina is giving suggestions on the shelter, fessed how important it is. Sandy gave an excuse but she just want to find the hii. She got it! No, it's another clue, 10 paces... she doesn't know what a pace is ????.... Rest of tribe wonder where she went Sandy fessed that she's at lost, but won't give up looking for hii. Sierra, Deb & Ty going to get water The Mormon is naked! (Ty) Girls are embarrassed, he said he'll do any thing to win. (No one asked him to go naked??) Now the challenge, you know, that very complicated : To the water get the pieces back and maze what ever.... for fire and II Sandy & Taj; Sierra & Erinn stayed ashore. 120 degree, JP said! Timb. won! They're all talking about voting for Sandy now, sorry but had to vote for her .... What's Taj talking to Carolina about? Spencer is campaigning for Sandy, said she did a great job they shouldn't go by 1st impression. Guys seemed to be bothered by Carolina being bossy? Joe fessed that Sandy is old and Car. is bossy. Car is making up w/Sandy. Sandy fessed, sad.... but will look for hii some more. Did JP said that hii is only good for the 1st TC? It doesn't look like the rest of the tribe even knows about it existing! At TC< JP asked Sandy about how mad she was at that 1st vote. Now JP asked the rest how they feel now that she's still there, a girl said she didn't do much at camp. She's fighting on the Old Lady mark, told JP she's crazy. JP asked Car if it was fair to Sandy, .... compare herself w/Sandy, ... (It's amazing how JP tuned in on those two being the most possible.) Sandy wrote Car. Car. wrote Sandy. Jeff reads the votes. Sandy Carolina Carolina Carolina She looks downward. Carolina Next week, a brutal Ball game in the water plus pouring rain! One shot made the difference.... Car said she was blind-sided, she knew her mouth got her in trouble. Sad, embarrassed but will be nice and wish all well.
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:46 pm
I honestly was hoping that as the two teams joined for the IC that Jeff would have chatted about their arrival at camp. (sometimes he has little conversations and stuff) I really wanted the black tribe to find out that the Sandy lady didn't do jack while they were hiking back, so that maybe they would have a bit more appreciation for Sierra's effort.---- True heart ME Two!! Also because that, in the coming weeks, the ones who are sent to the EI will have a chance to decide to jump tribe. The dark blue tribe(TIM-Bear-RA to my ear) needs to know that before she comes over and mess with them! Although I do believe the Coach/Ben(the bold one talking about changing the game back to the stronger one winning) will be able to see right through her. Hey! What good is that twist? I'm not sure I'll jump to the other tribe to be their plus one and next-to-go!
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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:05 pm
Unless you are jumping BACK to your original tribe where you have a good alliance, I see no benefit in jumping tribes. Well, unless it's like on one of those seasons where one team just keeps losing and losing and losing, like that time Stephenie/Bobby John's whole tribe pretty much left before anybody at all on the other side lol.
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Cinapoo1958
Member
05-11-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:27 pm
I didn't know that it was on tonight. Anyone know a site where you can watch it online? CBS does it for a lot of shows but Survivor is hard to find on any site.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:32 pm
Thanks for spoiling everyone~!
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:39 pm
??? I thought those were known parts talked by Jeff in the TV Guide Channel preview??? Cinapoo, I remember watching the shows I missed at CBS online the next day. I think they show Survivors but not TAR.
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Cinapoo1958
Member
05-11-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:42 pm
Oh, that's right. TYSM Chy.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 11:01 pm
So far, so good. The thing about not looking for the II and working to set up camp instead is that they can go back and for the II at any time. But I did keep wondering where Sandy is the clue plagues she's found so far. 
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 11:27 pm
I thought it was pretty funny when she was there on the beach and she read the clue about the "lone palmtree". Sandy's looking around and completely puzzled about what the clue is refering to and the camera guy is like filming her from the side so that it is visible to the whole audience that you can see a single palmtree not too that far in the distance. LOL I kind of have to laugh because the camera people kind of have fun with it once in a while. And BTW am I the only one who thought it was weird that she couldn't figure out what 10 "paces" were?? I think sometimes the people way overthink this stuff.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 12:14 am
Was I wrong in thinking that during the challenge, Caroline was the one at the tail end who dropped the planks on the hill and then just stood there while others had to race back to retrieve those planks? Part of the challenge was that ALL the players had to hit the mat before the stair building could commence. If it WAS Caroline, THAT probably showed the team that she didn't have the stamina to help with challenges, along with her bossiness. I thought the black lady did her a kindness to try to tell her the whining and bossiness wouldn't help her chances, but said she wouldn't 'tell' the others of their conversation. This looks like it should be interesting. Beautiful country.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 6:45 am
I'm either going to love Kenneth or I'm going to hate his guts, nothing in between. Pretentiousness and arrogance aren't my favorite things in life. Sandy really, really bugs me but she's so eager it's hard to truly dislike her. Sierra reminds me of Drew Barrymore looks-wise. So far she seems like a good kid - and smart. The fellow from Utah (don't know his name) was funny I'm looking forward to seeing what he has in his bag of tricks. Interesting mix of characters this season.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 8:40 am
I think it is cool how they have the black team dress in dark colors (blue/purple/black/gray) and the red team in red/light colors (red/orange/pink). Makes it easier to distinguish the teams.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 8:51 am
Who is Kenneth? The Coach?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 8:55 am
Biscotti, you are correct. It was Carolina who did poorly in the challenge. They even had to drag her along in the water to keep her from slowing them down.
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 9:08 am
Do they get to bring more clothes with them now? I noticed that Carolina had two pairs of shoes; sneakers that she wore in the challenge, and cowboy boots that she wore around camp. Seriously, why would anybody even take cowboy boots with them when they packed to go on Survivor? If she was forced to compete in just the clothes one her back like they have done in the past, there's no way she could do a challenge in cowboy boots!
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:10 am
Sandy is only 53? I find that very hard to believe. I would have guessed, just by looking, that she was 60 or more.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:13 am
...does Sandy even know what a palm tree looks like, since she did not know what "10 paces" refers to and what is 1 pace.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:25 am
I noticed that about the clothes too. Sandy does appear to not be very knowledgeable, but she certainly is game to try!
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:37 am
I loved this first ep! (I just wish it had been two hours!) Not good about the coach telling that other guy his philosophy so early! Although, sometimes those early alliances work out, but they usually don't. Also, I think it's good that Carolina is gone, for more reasons than one. Taj is lucky that she is, but there was another person there when Taj told Carolina to stop being whiney and bossy or whatever she told her. I know Taj was just being nice, but that kind of stuff can backfire too. Let people burn their own bridges, I say. I thought it was hilarious when Jeff told Sandy to stop celebrating! She better tone it way down, like Jeff said, anything is a reason to vote someone out. She should not have taken that personally at all. Sandy is annoying, but also entertaining. Her facial expressions are annoying and entertaining too. For being on Survivor, she is totally clueless. GAL, I hope you come back and tell us who Kenneth is! I am always interested in your take on people.
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