Nothing says Thanksgiving like Survivor. And what an episode it was! Cindy & Rafe get a massage! Gary & Lydia make an alliance! Lydia loses her mind!

Did anyone else notice how the entire time that Steph was yelling about not always winning the food challenges, her mouth was full. She never stopped putting nuts or corn or whatever that was in her mouth. Now, I love some good irony. But that was just ridiculous. I can't believe no one said anything about it. And Lydia -- do you really think that you're derserving of being where you are? Of course you're being used for your vote. So many times you could make a power move, but you never did -- you are just along for the ride. And while I was hoping tonight would be your last night, you might just be around until the final 3 or 4...it's all about the numbers.

I love Rafe. He has won nearly every immunity challenge, yet no one seems to consider him a threat (which is really astounding to me). And he's so nice and likeable. I loved when he talked about being a gay Mormon, and how he never saw any gay men who were athletic. You rock Rafe -- I'm glad you can be a role model for others, and show others that being gay and being athletic are not mutually exclusive.

This is the first season I can remember where tribal council has been so fiesty. When Judd sat there and said he had never lied, you just knew that Gary was waiting to bring up the whole "it's hidden on the ground" thing. And did you see the reaction of Bobby Jon and Jamie on the jury. The jury is usually so stoic. If nothing else, the final tribal council will be amazing.

Can't wait for next week...