Something about the mongoose getting the snake...

Okay...so last week I was very frustrated that my girl Jordan was on the block...irritated that Ronnie was still in the game...irritated that the BB houseguests were still doing the same stupid things as previous house guests...BUT...I still do love this show!

We got to see the 3 1/2 hour HOH competition...in which Russel won after making a deal with Jeff to keep he and Jordan safe (hurray)...although...in making a deal...you are never to be the one that gives in...but that is okay...because at this point, I am trusting Russel too.  He made a few comments in the diary room about being impressed with Jeff and his ability to "keep up" with him during a competition like that. So I think the 2 of them teaming up will be a good thing (thank you to Casey for putting that idea in Russ' head)...

Now...I just need to say that during the HOH comp, when Jordan fell...Jeff was immediately telling her to stay down, so as not to get hit by the other contestants, or so her body could chill out a minute after her 1 1/2 hour ride on the "swing fair ride from hell".  I thought it was cute...(have I mentioned I love them).  I was also impressed with Jesse for a moment...Michelle finally fell, but her seat was stuck in her pants and she couldn't actually fall off...she let go and fell backwards and her pants were falling off.  Jesse quickly ran out with a towel and covered her up...just a little impressed.

My thoughts on Jesse: Jesse cracked me up when he was on last season.  I think his constant talk about his muscles and the flexing and the arrogance remind me A LOT of my brother Steve (can I get an Amen from Mandy?)...so I found it a little endearing and not that annoying.  Yes, living with him would be different, but Jesse 3 hours a week was entertainment for me.  I was actually glad to see him back this year...he just really cracks me up.  However, this season, he has stayed a lot more low key...or he isn't getting the same camera time.  He seems to have toned down a bit which makes him even more tolerable.  I am disappointed though...disappointed that he is in an alliance with Ronnie, Chima and Natalie...the three people who bug me the most.  It's too bad he couldn't have stayed teamed with Russ and Jeff better, because those 3 would have dominated the game.  Between the 3 of them they have 3 HOHs and 2 POVs...that is very impressive...but that is the game.

Alright...on to the nominations:

obnoxious Lydia and even more obnoxious Ronnie were put on the chopping block...

Hurray on that one! 

Funniest thing about the nomination ceremony...Russ went off on Ronnie and why he was put up...but said nothing to Lydia...and does anyone else remember 2 weeks ago when Lydia was hugging on Russ after Laura was eliminated...I can't stand her!

One more funny thing of note...Ronnie thinks that America will give him the "secret power" because, "they know I will use it appropriately and get rid of those that need to go".  Okay...really?  I am hoping the number of "fans" listed on CBS.com gives some idea as to where the votes are going and Ronnie's measly 399 fans ain't got nothing on Jeff's 4000...I'm just saying!