Sent shivers up your spine - twice You are not one of those sissy-boys are you

So all of this to get to Ruben and Clay - which most people have known was to be since the first few weeks of the season. It is really a tough one to call - very close. I can think a lot of people may watch next week, cause of the hype and see that Clay may be more versitile, and that doesn't mean better, but may vote for him. I think Ruben is more popular for those that have followed him through so far though. I actually think K' Lo was the best overall on ALL three songs this week - although Ruben and Clay probably had better performance than her on an invididual song. I did not like Clay with Unchained Melody - too damn fast - but he did nail it at the end, although no shivers for me - I am all man . Ruben singing 'Smile' was great though. What a great song - a simple song with simple words - but a strong message. It's an old song but when I heard it, it reminded me a time in my life that was very good - but also reminded me of someone close to me that is going through a difficult time now. Bottom line is I can't seem to get the damn song out of my head now. Damn you Ruben.

I heard on the radio coming into work that Vegas may actually be laying odds on the winner - how can they do that when people decide the winners ?

In any event I think the two best made it and that was good. I never watched the first season at all though. I saw last night this Tamara Gray (sp), the one I heard so much about sing for the first time - she has a great voice - but what a horrible rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

If I had to bet right now - I think Clay may just squeeze it out.

Although, I am sure as we get closer that LDV will be able to offer some of her interesting tid-bits of facts and up to date info concerning the show. I think she is part of the fan club and is on their mailing lists. Hey, did Clay send shivers up your spine LDV