That was a great episode. And what a show of strength from Rupert at the RC. To come from one Survivor and not really have the best of chances of getting your strength back before coming to the next one, then still showing that level of strength and stamina. Wow. And go Ethan, I thought he was great at the RC.

I'd forgotten how much I liked Ethan.
I also thought at the RC that Jeff had said that the other two tribes would get the *blankets* if Saboga (or however it's spelled) took the pot. I think it was still the right move for them to take the pot and give *everyone* the pot, though. Whether it was done because they wanted the fire badly enough or they wanted *everyone* to have fire so they could have water doesn't really matter, it was a nice move on Saboga's part.
As for the IC -- I, too, thought the other two tribes should have been disqualified when they both just tipped the boat instead of bailing. Jeff very clearly said *bail*.
And I fell out of my chair laughing at the image of Lex et al trying to paddle their boat in 3 feet of water!

I think that was the funniest thing I've ever seen in an immunity challenge, and would like to see a picture of that one again, that was priceless!
And I caught Jenna's rudeness to Rudy as well. I don't think they've had a Survivor yet where I actually *liked* a Jenna. Or a Rob, for that matter.
Sorry to see Rudy go. I didn't see the first season so this was my first introduction to him, and I really liked him. But I do have to admit I think that was the best move for the tribe. Considering the circumstances, everyone out there was in great shape for what they'd been going through, but Rudy was clearly in the worst shape of all of them (meaning the dehydration and lack of food were taking their toll on him the worst, despite his drinking the water unboiled). It was clearly a decision made for the best for the tribe.
I do wish that Ethan had hooked up with Rudy and Rupert (what a class act, refusing to write Rudy's name down and even *telling* the girls he wouldn't put Rudy's name down) and the three guys voted off Jenna. I would have *liked* that vote better, but oh well. It'll be interesting to see if Rupert hooks up with Ethan now or with the girls.
Is the transcript for Rudy's interview online yet? (gotta go find that link again)
Oh -- and did anyone else laugh at Colby's comment about the thing that worries him the most is they're all getting used to Richard? LOL!