Survivor

If you live in Eureka, South Dakota, used to, or know someone who does or used to, chances are your TV was tuned to CBS tonight for the "Survivor" premier. One of our own, Holly Hoffman, is one of the Survivors this year. I grew up in Eureka and have known Holly my whole life. She is a real, genuine, nice person and amazing athlete.
David and I are "Survivor" fans from the beginning. We've missed just a few episodes over the past ten years, but certainly not since we've gotten DVR. (I think having guaranteed "Survivor" recording is what really pushed us to make the switch from our unreliable VCR.)
Some people golf together, some go camping, we watch "Survivor." Since we've had our children, they have been brought into our favorite TV night of the week, too.
We know it is TV, and not reality, but it draws us in every season for its entertainment value. We love the scheming, challenges, and twists. Our kids especially like the challenges. Tonight some past Survivors were on a commercial. As one came on the screen, Nathan said, "Russell!" Wow. I didn't know he actually remembered any of their names!
Landen immediately found his almanac to look up Nicaragua on the map and was wondering which coast they were on--Pacific or Caribbean?
The rest of the hour, I heard, "Holly!" whenever our newest favorite came on the screen. The boys asked me, "Is she REALLY there? Like REALLY there?" I didn't get into the whole explanation of pre-recorded TV shows and editing, but assured them that she--someone from Eureka--was actually there.
We hope Holly was able to go far into the season! (Can you imagine coming back from that experience and having to keep that secret?) She made it past the first tribal council with no problem tonight, so things are looking good. We're already looking forward to next week!