Episode 8: Story - Utilities - http://maxpages.com/survivor/Episode_8

Greg Buis, the lovably eccentric Ivy League graduate, was voted off Pulau Tiga tonight. Greg invented the "nature phone" during his island stay, using a coconut as an imaginary communications device. Though loved by his fellow tribe members for an irrepressible sense of humor and a somewhat defiant view of island living, Greg was unable to form a protective alliance.

His stay on Pulau Tiga ended after 24 days. "This is the best time I've ever had," he noted after walking off the Tribal Council set. "I love that blend of reality and make-believe."

Meltdown

The most poignant moment of recent island life came for Jenna during the Archery Reward Challenge. Each castaway was shown a one-minute clip from a home video prepared by their loved ones ( Susan talks about the reward challenge). The challenge winner would get to watch the remainder of their five-minute video.

Jenna, the mother of twin girls, was ecstatic over the prospect of seeing them on film. She practiced and practiced her archery, determined to win. There was just one catch: she was the only castaway who hadn't received a video from home.

So as the other castaways watched their family movie, Jenna shed tears of sorrow (Jenna talks about her daughters). And though she had practiced harder than anyone else, she was too unnerved to shoot straight. Greg won the Challenge.

End of the Line

Greg's undoing was the End of the Line Immunity Challenge. Castaways were tethered to a length of rope via carabiner. Each castaway was tethered to a length of rope via carabiner. The first castaway to race from one end of their rope to the other - around trees, over logs, through rattan thickets - received immunity. Thanks to Sean's "Alphabet Strategy," by which he hopes to avoid animosity by casting votes for his fellow castaways in alphabetical order, either Greg or Gervase had to win to maintain their island position.

Unfortunately for Greg, a determined - and increasingly island-savvy - Gervase sprinted like a madman. "Gervase needs to win every Immunity Challenge to stay on the island," he said of himself. "You wanna know my strategy - that's it."

Sensing that it was his last day on the island, Greg took a long walk alone on Rattana Beach as the sun set. An hour later he was on his way across the island to Tribal Council.

SURVIVOR TRIVIA

Lighting Up

Greg's second act after being voted off - the first was a rambling confessional - was to light up a cigar. Every other castaway voted off had requested food. "I missed my tobacco," he noted of his time on the island.

Maybe the lack of hunger came from his last meal on the island. Richard speared a three-foot shark late that afternoon. Greg and the rest of Rattana ate just before Tribal Council.

Going Home?

Greg plans to return to Pulau Tiga to study the local flora and fauna. "This wildlife is intoxicating. It fascinates me," he noted.

That's What I'm Talking About

As Gervase grows more comfortable on Pulau Tiga, he's developed the curious habit of referring to himself in the third person. His competitive streak is showing, too, though he hasn't lost his reputation for charm. The man who couldn't even swim when he initially applied for the show has become a strong contender to win it all.

If You Teach A Man To Fish…

Richard has worked hard to make himself invaluable. First he formed the Tagi Alliance. As further insurance - and as a hedge against potentially duplicitous alliance members - he's worked extra-hard on his fishing skills. Because no one else fishes, the starving castaways rely on him heavily. Nevertheless, Rich knows that he and the alliance are not invincible ( Richard discusses the state of affairs).

Why No Counter-Alliance?

The vaunted Tagi Alliance is fearful of a counter-alliance made up of former Pagong members. While former Pagong members Jenna, Colleen, and Gervase, and even Tagi's Sean had formerly sworn off the group voting bloc, the rapid departures of the beloved Gretchen and Greg have convinced them otherwise. Stay Tuned.

Hooking Up

With Greg gone, the island love flame has shifted to Sean's pining for Colleen and Jenna. Problem is, Gervase has his eyes on them too.

Four!!

Even as Gervase competes in Survivor, his girlfriend is preparing to give birth in a Philadelphia hospital. This will be Gervase's fourth child out of wedlock.

Alphabet?

Sean's Alphabet Strategy, his newly-hatched plan to vote against his fellow castaways in alphabetical order, has the former members of Pagong crying foul. Colleen, Gervase, and Jenna all have names appearing early in the alphabet, but Sean's former Tagi teammates - Kelly, Sue, Richard, and Rudy - appear later. Further, Sean has made it clear that he has no interest in voting Rudy off ( Sean talks about Rudy). Is this Sean's attempt to make nice with the Tagi Alliance - a group that has made a point of not asking him to join?

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