The Merge

Tonight's Survivor episode was the merge ... so there was only one challenge. Unless you count the "feast" that they had when they joined together. Part of the goodies offered was bat, which James was brave enough to try. He said it tasted like rabbit. There was all the usual plotting and planning, and then the water challenge. The contestants had to stay underneath a grid while the tide was rising around them. I wouldn't have even gotten into the water, knowing how long Ozzy can hold his breath. But, to my surprise, he didn't win the challenge! Jason did .. and then went on to brag about "dominating the challenge" and "dominating Ozzy". There wasn't anything to dominate, all he had to do was hold his breath. Yes, he lasted longer than Ozzy, but it isn't like it was really physical.

Jason offered his "hidden idol" to Eliza, since he won the challenge. She was sure that it wasn't the real one, and that Ozzy had to have the original. Which, of course, is correct! She tried playing it anyway, just to be safe, and when Jeff said it wasn't the real idol she announced that Ozzy had to have it. He admitted it, with a smile, and an apology to his allies. When Jeff tossed the fake into the fire, Ozzy complained because it took him "hours to make". Anyway, Jason and Eliza voted for Ozzy (he didn't look very happy when the second vote was read) but Eliza was the one to leave
So my Ozzy is safe for at least a little longer. I owe another $.50 and Sis owes another $.75. I'll have to check prior posts to find out what our totals are.