Ah...the Bachelor Pad.  It's like the messiah of reality TV - we've been waiting forever for this.

11 girls and eight guys in one house.   Babes, bikinis, bad history and big bucks makes for what is sure to be a maelstrom of drama...like a beehive of knives in your face.

So, we start off seeing the famous Mansion where all the fun will take place and our favorite Mansion greeter, Chris Harrison.  It was so awesome to be back here.  This house brings back memories of many things...drama, but also awesome times. I can't wait to see what the mansion has in store for me this time around.

Walking into the living room I was stoked to see Jesse B. from my season of The Bachelorette.  I knew at least I'd have one person on my side through the game.  Granted, when I saw Craig M. walk through the door I thought about hiding all my jackets, but I gave him a chance.  I have to say, while Craig is off his rocker (somewhere between completely insane and Charles Manson) I made an effort to just be civil with him that first week.  I think he did the same as best he could, so I'll give him credit for that.  Though that clearly didn't change the response he got from the ladies...he came in with an uphill battle.

I didn't really know any of the past drama between the guys and girls coming in.  Nikki and Juan - didn't know anything about that  But when Juan came in you could cut the tension with....a rose.  I had heard Kiptyn and Tenley had hung out after their seasons, and Elizabeth and Kovacs had dated...but to be honest, I had just heard rumors, so who knows what's true and what isn't.

Then there is Wes Wes Wes...one Wes for each girlfriend he had on his season of The Bachelorette. Beautiful Gia.  Beautiful Ashley.  Beautiful Gwen (Based on the question marks by her name, I guess even the producers don't know how old she is!)...still hot though.

One note from what Krisily said: I want to clarify that Kiptyn and I are roughly the same height.  Thank you.

Anyway, after all the introductions, we were all pretty relaxed that first day.  Then came the first challenge.  I had practiced shuffle board; I had practiced badminton; I had even practiced hop-scotch.  The ONE thing I didn't practice for coming into the house was TWISTER! Go figure. I was the first guy out.  Needless to say, I seriously thought I was being punked when Craig won the game.  Plus, I was concerned when he picked Elizabeth to go on his date.  If he had won her over, I'd have lost the most vocal person on my side against Craig.  But that's the thing with Craig, I don't think he's smart enough to play strategically. If he were, he probably would have given Elizabeth the rose.