It's Night 11, and Judd has to explain himself to his ex-allies. He tells Margaret "it's a cutthroat game" and lets everyone know he doesn't care what they think of him. Probably not a wise thing to announce.

The next day at Yaxha we get a close up of some jaws with Croc Cam. Sometimes I wonder if they keep a sanctuary of animals to get all these "natural" shots. Blake is contemplating his game life and he says, "I like my odds right now."

Back at camp Amy is freaking out about the bugs because she's never been camping before. Brandon says he's not used to being around city folk because he's usually with the "rednecks, the hicks." He and Bobby Jon are getting along because of their country roots. Brian on the other hand isn't happy, mainly with all the praying. He says he's just going to go along with it so he doesn't stand out.

The Reward Challenge is cool. There are four stages. One person has to cut through rope with a sharp rock. After that another person has to chop through a log. Then four different people crank a turnstile to pull a cart up a ramp. When it gets to the top, those six people jump into the cart, and the seventh person chops the rope with a machete and the cart cruises downhill. First cart across the finish line wins.

The Reward is very cool. They get margaritas, chips and dip. Oh and a "floating crocodile-proof swim cage" which will permanently reside at their camp. Basically they get the first Survivor swimming pool.

The Challenge begins and it's Jamie vs. Brandon on the ropes. Brandon absolutely wails on the rope with his rock and cuts it like an ax. Jamie is delicately slicing his rope like it's a $50 steak. Bobby Jon blows through the log. It's like Yaxha is on the Great Outdoor Games. All they need is a log roll and something with a chainsaw.

The Chop Champion.

Yaxha does the turnstile and the cart ride--that's right, the entire course--before Jamie gets through the rope. To quote E.T., "Oooouuuuuccchhh…."

Back at camp Jamie apologizes repeatedly. He better. Why didn't he take a peek at Brandon's strategy and try it? Stephenie and Cindy stay back at the dock to complain. Judd tells them if they thought they could've done better they should've stepped up and not left the men in "the spotlight."

Stephenie is also mad because Bobby Jon stuck his legs in the air and he "cheers like a freakin' girl" when they won. She calls him "so gay." She's on the verge of tears again. "My heart is breaking," she tells the camera. Sorry, no sympathy from me. You signed on for another tour of duty, you have to tough it out.

That night Yaxha suffers through a huge rainstorm. Everyone's standing huddled under an umbrella except for Blake and Brian who sleep through it. Amy calls Blake the "Golden Boy."

The next day Golden Boy tells stories about himself. He brags about his girlfriend having "double D's." Such a gentleman.

Brian says his new favorite game is "bait Blake." He encourages him to keep going with the stories in hopes he'll turn his old tribe against him.

Best. Reward. Ever.

Over at Nakum, Lydia tries to boost team morale with some ridiculous singing and dancing. Get the net.

At the Immunity Challenge Danni says Yaxha is "having a great time." Jamie says Nakum isn't "smiling till we win."

It's a high-tech game of "Three Flies Up" or "500" depending on where you grew up. One person from each tribe uses a catapult to launch a softball-sized sphere into the air. The other players are in groups of three carrying a big net with a wooden triangle frame. The catchers have to start on a designated mat but as soon as the ball's in the air, anything goes. Whichever team catches five balls first wins.

Brian is the catapulter for Yaxha and he connects with his teammates for a 1-0 lead. Lydia's doing the flinging for Nakum and her first ball hits the ground.

Nakum steals Brian's second shot to tie the score. No one can catch Lydia again.

Stephenie runs into Bobby Jon to prevent his team from making a catch. So she whines and plays dirty. Nakum finally snags Lydia's shot for a 2-1 lead.

Both tribes make a catch and it's 3-2 Nakum. Nakum steals another Brian ball for a 4-2 lead! Lydia aims for the win…and Nakum gets it! Finally a win!!

Heads Up!

Jamie goes off. "Who's smiling now!" he repeatedly yells. Bobby Jon gets really upset. Fight! Fight! But, alas, no such luck.

Back at camp, Brian and Gary go to work on getting someone to turn on Blake. Gary tries Bobby Jon but he says he doesn't want to go back on his word to Blake. Later though he admits he listened to what Gary has to say because "he's smart." Only Bobby Jon could look at an ex-jock as a mentor.

Gary now approaches Danni and she's interested! She talks to Brandon about dumping Blake but Brandon says he won't vote for Blake. He wants Amy or Brian gone.

Blake tells more stories. Danni tells us she's annoyed with his "typical frat boy" style. She knows she's the swing vote.

At Tribal Council Jeff gets them to name the two who slept through the storm. Amy talks about Blake's Golden Boy nickname. Jeff asks how he's doing so well after being so weak before and Blake says he just had to get the wind back in his sails.

Brian says the social aspect of the game plays into things more now. Bobby Jon says every vote is tough because it means the end of someone's game. "I like to keep the dream alive," he says. Dr. Martin Bobby Luther Jon King Jr.

Brian votes for Blake and says, "You may be the Golden Boy but I'm platinum." You go, girl.

Gary votes for Blake, Blake votes for Brian and Danni writes down a B. Ha ha, good one. I don't think she's going to go out on her own and switch.

The tally reads: Blake, Brian, Brian, Blake, Blake…Blake! That's it!!

"That reminds me of a story…"

So I was half right. Danni didn't go out on her own. Two from old Nakum switched. We find out Bobby Jon did in fact turn on his pee promise. Maybe not washing your hands is the same as having your fingers crossed.

Blake's mom (I'm assuming) talks about him being "bone thin" and making his favorite sandwich for him. That's it, I'm done with these dumb things.

Next time on…Survivor: Margaret and Judd continue to fight. Amy gets run over by a huge ball. Bobby Jon and Jamie "square off" and bump chests. Fight! Fight!

I know Jamie's got a size advantage, but I'd never bet against Bobby Jon in a fight. He's one of those guys who could go into a blind rage then wake up an hour later with no memory and blood all over his hands.

This season is off and running now. Margaret and Judd hate each other. Bobby Jon and Jamie hate each other. Brian hates farmers, southerners and Jesus. We are good to go.

I'll be back with more stories next week. And I don't care what size boobs you have.

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