Episode 2:
Honoring The
Spirits

by Andy Zarowny

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Day 4 and the men are pissed.  They lost to the women.  They are cold, wet, and
haven't had any food or water in days.  Fire is the answer, but they have none.
Another major attempt is launched.  Lea chants, "Respect the island", but to
no effect.  Just as an ember begins to glow, a rain shower pops up and washes
it out.  While Lopevi tribe grumbles, things are only slightly better at Yasur's
beach.  Their food is full of maggots.  Twila doesn't mind, it's free protein.  At
least they have fire.  It's not enough for Dolly.  She's having a hard time, the
survival part of The Game is rougher than she thought.  Back at Lopevi, Travis
and JP go foraging.  Of course, they discuss strategy.  JP learns that his head
was on the chopping block last night.  He was lucky.  JP also seems dismayed
by Travis' view of The Game.  Travis considers everyone a threat, since he
wants to win the grand prize.  I have to wonder what JP is doing there???

It's time for a Reward Challenge.  The event is a long narrow beam poised on 2
platforms off shore.  Each tribe has their own.  Each member is marked, 1 - 8.
The object is for #8 to carefully manuever past each other to get to the far end
and the 2nd platform.  Fall off or touch two people at the same time and you
must begin again.  The first tribe to get all members on the 2nd platform wins
warm blankets, pillows, and a hammock.  If the men win, they also get their
flint.  Brady, begins for the men.  He seems so far to be the only one with any
sort of athletic skills.  Brady is the only man to accomplish the challenge.
The women win this one easily.  Twila does a victory dance, shaking her butt
at the guys.  Lopevi Tribe is pissed.  Once more they are humiliated by the women.  Rory is especially aggitated by Twila's dance.  Like he never cheered
one on when watching a football game? 

Day 5 is a bright one at Yasur Tribe.  A good night's sleep thanks to having a
fire and the new bedding.  A wild chicken pays them a visit.  The Girls decide to
hunt it.  Easier said than done.  Twila almost stabbed it, but it flew away.  Yes,
wild chickens can fly!!!  Duh!!!  They did get 5 eggs out of the effort.  Ami tells
Uncle Cameraman about the inner workings of Yasur's tribal politics.  Things
are divided by age.  She has alinged herself with Scout, Twila, Leann, and
Dolly.  The rest are lazy bums!

Tree mail announces the Immunity Challenge.  The Men decide to erect a totem
pole for their spirit rock.  They have been neglecting it of late.  The pole is thus
raised, giving the rock a place of honor.  The Challenge this episode is our old
friend, Leading The Blind.  One member of each tribe guides the rest, who are
blind-folded and tied together in three groups, to gather sets of puzzle pieces.
Once all pieces are gathered, the blinds may be removed, the ropes untied,
and the first to assemble the 3 puzzles wins.  If the men win, they also get their
flint along with immunity.  This competition is always fun to watch.  The men
get an early lead and hang on to it.  There are a few mishaps along the way, the
worst being at the end of the gathering phase, when Scout forgot about one
last set of pieces floating off shore.  The men build on their lead at this point,
and walk away with their first victory.

Day 6 and Yasur Tribe is depressed.  Even the maggot infested food doesn't
have the same appeal.  Dolly feels like she is in the middle.  Both groups of
women, the Ladies and the Gals, are courting her vote.  The Ladies want Liza
gone.  They are tired of her continuous babbling and laziness.  The Gals want
Twila gone, but Dolly says she won't vote against her.  Twila does too much of
the work around camp.  Dolly has no problem voting off Leann.  Dolly tells
Scout about voting off Leann instead.  They can always boot Liza later.  The
rest of the Ladies are puzzled.  Liza tells Uncle that while she doesn't care for
some of the others, the one she trusts least is Dolly.

Tribal Council begins with the torch lighting ceremony.  Once more, we listen
as Jeff explains how in Survivor, Fire is Life.  Scout accepts blame for losing
the Immunity Challenge.  Twila is generous when asked about the work habits
of the others.  Liza and Leann both admit to feeling threatened.  Dolly, poor,
sweat, lovable Dolly, brags about how she is in the middle.  SHE IS THE SWING
VOTE.  SHE HAS POWER!!!  LOL!!!  Its time to vote.  Leann begins the tally with
2 votes against her.  She is nervous.  Then Dolly's name pops up.  Dolly is very
shocked indeed!  It pops up again.  And again.  Leann gets 4 votes total.  The
rest boot Dolly.  Liza was the real swing vote.  She backed stabbed the Gals to
save her hide and to get rid of the least loyal person.  GOOD MOVE, LIZA!

SPOILERS:  More dissent, mistrust, and arguments flare up at each tribe.  Then
we see Jeff telling the gang that each tribe may have to vote off one member!
Surprise!  Shock!  Gasp!  LOL!