Where's "over here"?

I live in the sunny (for about 10 days this year) UK

Cool! So BB airs on tv there? Or do you watch via the internet?

No the only American reality shows we get are American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Project Catwalk, although we used to get TAR which is how I was sucked into all this.

Only my second series of US BB however ours is so dull this year.

Chimp Cocktail?

I'll have chimps instead of fries...

They sort of fizz and dissolve on the tongue!

fizz??!? I must try some. woo hoo

Our local grocery store has an international asile with England represented. I'll have to look there to see if they carry it. That section has provided loads of entertainment value for me. I'm SURE this doesn't mean the same thing but I picked up a can of spongecake called "Spotted Di ck " for a bachelorette party. It went over BIG!

I know.....at my age I shouldn't be getting the giggles at a grocery store.

Spongecake? It's a suet pudding! If you buy it again buy a tin of custard to go with it yummy

If you are looking in the grocers the prawn cocktail snacks are probably in a mainly yellow bag and called "Skips", and when I say fizz it is a slight fizz whilst they dissolve on the tongue.

The picture on the can looked like spongecake, we didn't open it. OK, suet as in suet = fat? PUDDING? >>THUD<<

OK I'm guessing UK pudding is NOT like pudding here, custard is like pudding here. I'm NOT eating fat pudding. Nope, not me. Not gonna happen.

You Britt's are tougher then I thought.....

Coolest Siggie Ever thx Tribe! 2008

9 Natalie to be evicted next
8 Jordan
7 Michele
6 Russell
5 Jessie
4 Jeff
3 Chima
2 Lydia
1. Kevin

no changes for this week

1. What strategy would you use to win Big Brother? I would probably be in an alliance with the men (I have more male friends than women) and try hard to keep my alliance under the radar. I definately wouldn't hook up with anyone. I would be a good listener and change my strategy based on that. I would try to appear supportive to all.

2. If you were HOH, who would your letter be from? My son(s)

3. What would be your favorite treat? In the house? - oh I get it, as HOH, Reece's cups - frozen.

Bonus for a gold star.

½ star - What is the flavor of the cake I’m baking? strawberry

½ star – What is the flavor of the filling? white cream

1. What strategy would you use to win Big Brother?

I would try to stay very under the radar for the first three weeks or so and let the big personalities attack each other. Then form a strong alliance and sail to the end.

2. If you were HOH, who would your letter be from?

My wife and daughters. Being away from them would be the worst part.

3. What would be your favorite treat?

Nestle Quik.

Bonus for a gold star.

½ star - What is the flavor of the cake I’m baking?

Chocolate

½ star – What is the flavor of the filling?

Vanilla Pudding.

Good Luck Everyone!

Time to make a change...

13. Braden
12. Laura
11. Casey
10. Ronnie

9. Jessie
8. Chima
7. Russell
6. Natalie
5. Lydia
4. Kevin
3. Michelle
2. Jordan
1. Jeff

If I can use the free change I think I just earned, I will use it this week. But either way, I am updating my list.

1. What strategy would you use to win Big Brother?

Is slowly and secretly poisoning the other houseguests a strategy? If not I guess I would buddy up with the weirdos and try to take down the ones who think they have the game wrapped up before they even get in the house.

2. If you were HOH, who would your letter be from?

It better be from my kids. If not the producers would have to hire a ghost writer. I have no real friends that watch the show and the dog can't write.

3. What would be your favorite treat?

Root Beer flavored Bottle Caps.

Bonus for a gold star.

½ star - What is the flavor of the cake I’m baking?

Vanilla Rum

½ star – What is the flavor of the filling?

Raspberry

1. My strategy would be to sit back for a bit and get to know people, while trying to work my way into an alliance with a strong physical player because I would be more of a mental player. I would try my best not to lie or backstab because I think it is possible to play an honest game and win. Sure you have to tell a few lies, like if your enemy asks who you are putting up you say "I don't know" instead of "YOU, jackass!" but I don't think it's neccessary to make up stuff about other players just to make them look bad.

2. My letter would be from my mom, and probably my sister because I would want to know how my nephews are doing.

3. I don't really have a favorite treat, but it would have to be something with chocolate. Maybe some Fudge Stripe cookies or chocolate covered pretzels. I would definitely be craving fast food, so a burger and fries from Wendy's would be an excellent HOH prize.

I think your cake is vanilla with lemon filling.

1. What strategy would you use to win Big Brother?

Sit back, make friends with some different people in the house, don't start any trouble, don't mouth off early on, play UTR for the first 5 votes, then come out swinging to win an HOH, and hopefully a few POV's.

2. If you were HOH, who would your letter be from?
My husband.

3. What would be your favorite treat?

Sam Smith Organic Lager - nectar of the Gods.

Bonus for a gold star.

½ star - What is the flavor of the cake I’m baking?

If it's a wedding cake (and not the groom's cake) then I am hoping it's vanilla.

½ star – What is the flavor of the filling?

Please don't muck up a perfectly good cake with anything remotely healthy like fruit. I will vote almond filling.

Good Luck Everyone!

LAST EDITED ON 08-21-09 AT 02:21 AM (EST)

It’s time for Summer School. Listen up class.
It's officially time for the Big Brother 11 PTTE!!

Ladies and Gentleman, Voyeurs, Game Players, Reality Show Addicts, and Hamster Lovers:

What's a PTTE you ask? Well, PTTE is short for "Picks To The End"

Okay... here's the goal for graduation:

To start the game you'll need to make a list that reflects your prediction about
the ENTIRE eviction order for this season.
Starting with the next HG (#8) to be eliminated and ending with the winner (#1).

This doesn't need to have any analysis, although you're welcome to throw anything in that you want... this is a game and is intended to be fun. Use any spoiler information available to you, coupled with your own intuition, see how well you can do. There will be a bonus for keeping your original list.

I grade on a scale and will plan to throw in a few pop quizzes.

Ok class, settle down.

Jessie Goddert was the 5th class member to be evicted from Big Brother 11. He left in the 9th spot.

Read about it here.

Now the game begins:

Congratulations to these students for winning a free edit by turning in their Take Home Test.
tribephyl
Suzzee
Zazzy
krismiss2us
Starshine
Lasann
Corvis
Corvis has used his free edit.
HauntedOne
SilverStar
VisionQuest

Use your free edit with care; it’s your final one.

My cake turned out beautiful. The best I’ve done.
I’m having trouble posting pictures, I will have them posted soon.

Congratulations to these students for winning a gold star for guessing the flavor of the cake and filling.

My cake was a pure white cake with no egg yokes.
I will also accept vanilla as many people call all white cakes by that name.

The filling was raspberry, but I will also accept almond which was the icing flavor.
Suzzee
krismiss2us
SilverStar
Zazzy
Starshine
HauntedOne
VisionQuest

Congratulations to these players who placed Jessie the unknown guest in the correct place to receive 0 points.

Corvis
zazzy
Lasann

Now on to the Scores:
Grade - Place – Name – Score on current list

Upward movement - ^

In case of ties, I alphabetize.

Congratulations HauntedOne! You have been a strong leader. Can anyone catch you?

A+ (1) HauntedOne - 4

A (2) Corvis – 5
A (2) zazzy – 5

A- (4) Lasann – 8

^B+ (5) SilverStar - 11
B+ (5) Starshine – 11

B (7) VisionQuest – 12

^B- (8) mia rules - 13
^B- (8) mrc – 13
B- (8) Suzzee - 13

C+ (11)krismiss2us - 14

D+ (12) kircon – 23

F (13) tribephyl – 33

I will ask my question again.

Who do you think will win Big Brother 11?

Your list is what I will grade weekly.

Do you want to change it?

What are the rules?

Scoring:

1) You do NOT want points... they're bad... it's like golf. Every point counts against you in the standings, so try to avoid them.

2) Points will be awarded to every contestant in the game after each eviction show. They will be awarded as the difference between where you thought this week's bootee would finish and where the bootee actually finished.

For example: You thought that Joe was going to be the Big Brother winner. If he is the first eviction, you would receive 12 points. (13– 1 = 12) If Joe gets evicted in 9th place, you would receive 8 points. (9 – 1 = 8) If you thought Joe was going to be evicted first, and he was, you would receive 0 points for the week (13 – 13 = 0)

3) You will be given (+4 points), every time you change your PTTE list... but it's only +4 points, so change it often if you think it will help you out. Keep an eye out for pop quizes the will reward you with a free edit.

You may change the list as many times as you want, up to the deadline. The last list at the time of deadline will be used. DO NOT EDIT AFTER THE DEADLINE OR I WILL GO WITH THE LAST LIST from the previous week.

4) If you do not enter before the first eviction, you will start with a score equivalent to 5 points per episode you missed. 20 points this week.

To start the game, you need to post a list in this thread. Start with #8 (next eviction) to #1 (the winner of BB11)

5) After the first evection has aired please do not edit your post to make changes. Just start a new post if you want to change your PTTE. It's very important not to change your original picks-if I make a mistake or my computer crashes, it's the only proof I have of your original picks.

Where can I find research material?

You can start HERE.

The CBS site can be found HERE.

You can check out the Big Brother Live Feed Updates & Spoilers Forum. Or not!

What ever you do have fun with this summer class.

When does the next class start?

Class begins promptly at 7:00 pm central, 8:00pm ET/PT. Thursday, August 20th

If you have any other questions just tack them to the door or send me a PM.

Good Luck Everyone!

School will be closed until after Tuesday night's show!

How will you be treating Chima in the game? As the 8th one to be evicted or is she just wiped off of the game? TIA!

LAST EDITED ON 08-21-09 AT 02:43 AM (EST)

This is an eviction list game. It doesn't matter if a person quits, is voted out, or expelled. What I score is the position/place that a person leaves.

Chima was expelled on Tuesday night’s show for her behavior.
She is the 6th person leaving in the 8th spot.
I have corrected the grades.

Now on to the Scores:

Grade - Place – Name – Score on current list

Upward movement - ^

In case of ties, I alphabetize.

List corrected to place mrc where he (?) belongs.

Congratulations HauntedOne and Corvis! You both are the new leaders.

^ A+ (1) Corvis – 5
A+ (1) HauntedOne - 5

^A (3) Lasann – 8

A- (4) zazzy – 9

^B+ (5) mrc – 13

^B+ (6) VisionQuest – 14

^B (7) mia rules - 15

B- (8) Starshine – 16
^B- (8) Suzzee - 16

C+ (10) SilverStar - 17

C (11)krismiss2us - 19

D+ (12) kircon – 25

F (13) tribephyl – 36

If you change your list this week, you need to start with #7 (next eviction) to #1 (the winner of BB11)

When does the next class start?

Class begins promptly at 7:00 pm central, 8:00pm ET/PT. Thursday, August 20th

If you have any other questions just tack them to the door or send me a PM.

Good Luck Everyone!

Darn, sorry I asked, I was going to use my free edit, lol!

7 Natalie to be evicted next
6 Lydia
5 Kevin
4 Russel
3 Jordan
2 Michele
1 Jeff

Use free edit

Using a free edit

7 Natalie to be evicted next
6 Russel
5 Kevin
4 Lydia
3 Jeff
2 Michele
1 Jordan

Using a

7 Lydia the tattooed lady
6 gNatalie
5 Russell the love muscle >so he says<
4 Jordan
3 Jeff
2 Michelle
1 Kevin

Hamster Fest 08