I can't wait till Sandra is on a team that doesn't need anyone to sit out and she HAS to play! SO ridiculous that they allow her to never play! I have to say, I thought that firewood challenge was over the top hard... I really didn't see why they would require them to do 20 trips... even 10 would've been a feat to accomplish. They are barely eating and it's hot - what if Ethan had really had a major problem? Is pushing them that hard worth it? I was really disappointed in the whole thing. I was sad to see Tyson go - Nick would've been my choice (after Sandra of course but no one even mentions her!) Next week will be interesting to see how the merge goes!

Ok, this is the only loved ones visit I actually liked! I was so happy that they let all of them stay - and that they included the other island players as well. Cute at the end when Boston Rob thanked Jeff and they all group hugged him. I agree about the whispering at tribal - the first time it happened was odd - now it's almost expected and it's annoying. It's much more interesting if something comes up and people start to look panicky at trying to figure out what to do - without whispering to everyone else. Survivor needs to stop allowing that to happen.

I forgot how much I like Tony till last night! LOL The extortion note was fantastic! Happy with who left as well. I wonder which 2 people got their token back - he won 2 but he borrowed 3 right? It's so much more interesting when someone switches sides... but if they would really stick together, they could just wipe the others out. It rarely happens though. But it makes for boring TV so I'm glad you get someone like Tony who seemingly out of the blue just comes up with a new plan - and then it works!

I've missed TAR first episodes because of Truman Capote and the Swans on FX at 10pm. I think TAR was airing beginning at 9:30pm. The FX show is over for now, so I can watch the other. How many teams are left?