Solid episode. Bummed that ot wasn't the SUPER SPY THRILLER the previews billed it as, but I enjoyed the unique look at the time paradox and that it sort of introduced something and warpped it up in the same episode. Early on I was thinking that the last thing LOST needed was a time paradox, but as it may turn out to be central to the mythos, 'sokay,
My wife pointed out something: Did Penny's Dad leave the faucet on on purpose? It seem like he wanted to wake Desmond or let him know he knew. I wish I could see that Black Rock journal, interesting that Hanso had it.
Also, LOST:Via Domus was totally timed to coincide with the next two weeks of episodes.