Archive through October 24, 2002
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Archive through October 24, 2002
Amac | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:59 am     Jake Billingsly Age: 60 Occupation: Land broker Hometown: McKinney, Texas |
Ketchuplover | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 01:20 pm     Any relation to Barbara? |
Webkitty | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:30 pm     I read his bio, sounds like a cool guy. An oldie but a goodie I think I might like him. Ketchup! I can always count on you!  |
Moondance | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 01:34 pm     Where is Winks!!!!!!!! He is a much better version of Chickenlegcheaterman! |
Wink | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 09:10 pm     Miss Moon we may have a winner here. Darn!!!! Guess it will have to be my little secret. |
Moondance | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 09:14 pm     Hey there are no secrets on this board Missy!
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Jo_5329 | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 09:02 am     Seems Texas gave up a lot of contestants this time! |
Twiggyish | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 05:01 pm     I like his smile. |
Hermione69 | Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 07:25 am     I thought he seemed a bit arrogant. I usually like the token older male that Survivor always casts-- Rudy, Roger and Pappy were people I enjoyed-- but there was something about Jake that turned me off. I think it was how cocky and self-assured he was that his team was going to be so much better because they were young and strong and then put Jan down for her strategy in selecting her team. Jan showed a lot more depth in her selections. I was so disappointed when Ghandia blew her team's lead and Jake's team won, if only because I felt a lesson in humility was needed for them. It's only episode one, so I am trying not to rush to judgement, but that was my initial impression. |
Webkitty | Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 04:08 pm     Liking Jake  |
Allietex | Monday, September 23, 2002 - 08:24 pm     I did not see Jake as arrogant. He seemed like a mature, confident man who was thrown, unasked, into a leadership role. I have known a lot of men like Jake. They don't see themselves as being better than anyone else, they just see themselves as being as good as anyone else. They have a quiet strength that is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. I also did not see his assessement of Jan's picking as a criticism as much as puzzlement. He was not putting her down, he just could not figure out her reasoning. Doesn't mean he is right, but doesn't mean he is wrong either. However, I don't see his attitude as arrogant or cocky. And remember, he did sort of laugh at how his team may have the brains, but he wasn't sure where they were going to find the brains. Didn't sound at all cocky to me. Also remember Ted, her own teammate, also had reservations at first about her picks. Should Ted's comments about the other team being surprised about how well they would do in the competetions be taken as arrogance? Of course not. The only one on Jake's team that I saw that was arrogant and cocky was Robb. He is a jerk. I hope he is soon gone, because he can cause that team and lot of trouble and I like the rest of them. In fact I really like all of them so far except for Robb. Seems like the best cast they have had so far. |
Hermione69 | Monday, September 23, 2002 - 08:44 pm     I watched the show again Saturday to see if I would get a different impression since so many people liked him, but he still sounded condescending and arrogant to me. But that is just my impression. I'm often wrong! My feelings about people usually evolve as the show progresses. I will say that I liked how he handled the tiff between Robb and Shii Ann. That was classy. |
Catfat | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 02:19 pm     Bump. To the top |
Catfat | Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 06:38 pm     Maybe Jake has remained the leader/elder of the tribe and is manipulating things. But if he were, why throw off Steph? She was the first one he chose. Could be he is disappaointed in her, so off she goes. He has, I believe, a few totally faithful followers whom he will take to the end. This isn't making much sense, I don't know much about Jake, he is so quiet, but I am just starting to work on him. |
Csnog | Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 08:48 pm     I don't think Jake is the leader. Ken seems to be more in charge with Jake as his counsel. I look for Robb to be the next sent to loosers lodge by them because of the merge. If not I will be in the SUCKS thread. lol |
Hermione69 | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 06:27 am     Jake is the perfect example of why I don't rely on my first impressions! I didn't care for him too much after the first show. He seemed a little too proud of himself for making better picks than Jan and came across, to me, as a bit condescending for that very reason. But it wasn't long after that several of his words and actions elevated his standings in my eyes. He is currently one of my favorites! I'm really looking forward to the merge because that is when the individual personalities become more and more apparent. I think he may be a behind-the-scenes leader working with Ken who is more comfortable with the up-front role. Jake just seems to have too much influence with the vote to be a "lame duck." Csnog, I have been in the SUCKS thread from day one so I'll look for you there! I'm picking Robb to go also! |
Fruitbat | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 06:48 am     I like Jake and have from the start. I hope he goes far. |
Car54 | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 07:31 am     I don't know. There is something about him that makes me mistrustful. I have my eye on him. |
Wiseolowl | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 07:48 am     Car I would feel better too if he was say in the pre-owned vehicle or Adult Entertainment business He's described as a land broker - not exactly sure what that is but assume it has to do with putting land development deals together which requires negotiating and people skills - that would be an asset in this game. |
Car54 | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 08:11 am     Good point, Owl. What put me off was his statement in the first episode about preferring young good looking athetic people... He is playing the Rodger, Paschel role now..everyone's loveable ol pappy, but there was something kind of cold blooded about him in the beginning that makes me think he is a real player here. (Not that there is anything wrong with that...I am just keeping my eye on him...that is all!) |
Chiparock | Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 08:17 am     Missing the degree of immersion in Survivor that I had with BB, I've been visiting places on the web that I normally don't have time for. Now, since there isn't enough fuel for the fire, I've been reading the CBS bio's and watching audition tapes. I just watched Jake's; he certainly impressed me with his candid assessment of his fitness for Survivor, both mentally and physically. He also discusses his lack of esteem for male contestants and expresses his determination to make it to the top, with a woman. To view his audition tape, go to: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor5/survivors/bios/jake.shtml |
Wink | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 12:59 pm     Car I'm keeping both eyes on him but probably for a different reason.  |
Car54 | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 01:11 pm     Wink, Wink, Wink...where the heck have you been! I have missed you . Get over to Bat's folder they are dressing dogs and cats! <Jake is WAY too old for you! Go for porn guy!> |
Grooch | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 01:15 pm     Wink! Welcome back! Pay no mind to Car. She thinks this guy is cute.
Here's another picture.
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Car54 | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 01:17 pm     Grooch, Laurence would NEVER go on Survivor. He only occasionally gets his hair out of place. |
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