Episode #7

[Stephanie]

I'm back!

It's hard to contain how excited I am to finally get to play after spending six rounds on the sidelines. I was really nervous coming into a tribe of "super players," but then I quickly realized that this isn't necessarily all one big, happy family. Ashley and Andrew both immediately told me that Heather-Leigh barely participates and that they suspect Piper of forming deals with the other tribe and throwing the last challenge. I have not heard much of Josh one way or the other, but he doesn't seem to be on anyone's radar at this point. Of course, for that reason, he's now on mine.

After talking to Andrew and Ashley for a little while, Ashley invited me into an alliance with the two of them and Allan. Of course, I immediately accepted it, though I'm wary of a group that is already so tight. For now, though, I don't think I can afford to be picky. They seem to be a nice group of people who appreciate my help in the challenge, so this is a good starting point.

[Stephanie]

4/2 Andrew

Slingback480 (7:28:15 PM): Hi Andrew, this is Stephanie. Just wanted to say hello
a 17 dollar bill (7:28:27 PM): hey stephanie! sorry, i didn't see you online. how's it going?
Slingback480 (7:28:44 PM): I'm well, just got off a shift at work and sped home for the challenge.
Slingback480 (7:28:49 PM): Very excited to be here. And you?
a 17 dollar bill (7:29:20 PM): eager to win haha. must be nice to get in the game! it sucked to leave so early and have some inactive people manage to stay in
Slingback480 (7:29:38 PM): I was very disappointed, but it's water under the bridge now really.
Slingback480 (7:29:47 PM): Do you think I should attack Alicia or Lorii?
a 17 dollar bill (7:30:13 PM): i'd say alicia to take her out faster. lorii lives ina different time zone and its really late there, so she should be gone soon, i think
a 17 dollar bill (7:30:19 PM): plus alicia has a lot more hits
Slingback480 (7:30:22 PM): Okay, good idea. I'll hit Alicia
Slingback480 (7:31:15 PM): But then I can't hit her a third time in a row, I don't think
a 17 dollar bill (7:32:01 PM): but other people have posted, right?
Slingback480 (7:32:16 PM): I'm a little confused about the rule. Let me ask Joel
a 17 dollar bill (7:32:47 PM): yeah, you're okay. you just can't post three times in a row. but we are between you, so its okay
Slingback480 (7:33:11 PM): Oh alright, thanks for clearing that up.
Slingback480 (7:33:25 PM): You're the first one from the tribe I've met, actually. Is anyone else online?
a 17 dollar bill (7:33:36 PM): yeah, ashley is
a 17 dollar bill (7:33:43 PM): oops, delete your last post. you posted five minutes too early
Slingback480 (7:34:13 PM): Something must be wrong with my computer clock
a 17 dollar bill (7:34:27 PM): yeah, the forum clock is slower than the computer one. it always messes me up
Slingback480 (7:34:34 PM): I see
Slingback480 (7:34:36 PM): thanks for telling me
a 17 dollar bill (7:35:19 PM): no problem! don't worry, the other tribe did it like a million times haha
Slingback480 (7:35:39 PM): I suppose I would have figured this out a few challenges ago otherwise
Slingback480 (7:35:44 PM): what is Ashley's AIM name?
a 17 dollar bill (7:36:10 PM): [e-mail]
Slingback480 (7:38:05 PM): Thank you
a 17 dollar bill (7:39:23 PM): no problem
a 17 dollar bill (7:39:35 PM): thank god you're cool haha. some people in this game are- well, less than cool
Slingback480 (7:40:23 PM): Really?
Slingback480 (7:40:29 PM): I don't know a thing about anyone
Slingback480 (7:40:34 PM): What should I know? haha.
a 17 dollar bill (7:41:54 PM): haha lemme think
a 17 dollar bill (7:42:04 PM): well piper really blew that last challenge for us. did you see that?
Slingback480 (7:42:24 PM): No, I didn't have access to the challenge forum until I was brought back into the game.
a 17 dollar bill (7:43:10 PM): ah. well basically we would have won if the person posted the right thing. but piper "accidentally" posted the wrong one and we lost. she totally threw it to the others
Slingback480 (7:43:28 PM): That sounds kind of suspicious.
a 17 dollar bill (7:45:06 PM): i know. but luckily it worked out and we got you
Slingback480 (7:45:32 PM): I'm really glad you feel that way. I was worried that everyone would be bitter at me for coming back in so late and immediately want to kick me out.
Slingback480 (7:45:39 PM): But you and Ashley are both being really welcoming.
Slingback480 (7:45:42 PM): I appreciate it.
a 17 dollar bill (7:46:49 PM): no problem! again, its not frequent that you get to meet cool people in this game
a 17 dollar bill (7:46:54 PM): and trust me, you came on the good tribe
Slingback480 (7:47:12 PM): It seems like I did. When Sandy told me I could come back, I was secretly hoping to be over here.
a 17 dollar bill (7:47:41 PM): yeah we pretty much dominate. except if we lose this one haha
Slingback480 (7:48:41 PM): I hope not.
Slingback480 (7:48:54 PM): Is that why everyone sat out Piper? because she's playing both tribes?
a 17 dollar bill (7:49:11 PM): yep
a 17 dollar bill (7:50:22 PM): i kinda wish we hadn't since heather is always mia, but eh
Slingback480 (7:50:44 PM): Right
a 17 dollar bill (7:54:26 PM): i think that we should concentrate on taking out alicia
Slingback480 (7:54:37 PM): Okay, I will get her with my next hit
Slingback480 (7:54:50 PM): I just accidentally hit Kyle though, sorry about that.
a 17 dollar bill (7:55:04 PM): its alright!
a 17 dollar bill (7:55:12 PM): their strategy is awful. they're focusing on josh, who isn't even here
Slingback480 (7:55:48 PM): I don't much understand that either
a 17 dollar bill (7:57:30 PM): oh wow the challenge is starting over again
Slingback480 (7:57:36 PM): why?
a 17 dollar bill (7:57:50 PM): sandy wrote a note in the immunity challenge thing
Slingback480 (7:58:00 PM): Oh, that really stinks.
Slingback480 (8:05:04 PM): We should probably plan a strategy of who to hit
a 17 dollar bill (8:06:14 PM): we should save artist and earl for last. artist is rarely there and earl just left
Slingback480 (8:08:46 PM): ok
a 17 dollar bill (8:09:11 PM): and i would say we all target one person first, like matthew
Slingback480 (8:09:22 PM): I don't think we can do that
a 17 dollar bill (8:09:28 PM): why not?
a 17 dollar bill (8:10:55 PM): ack wait, i just read the instructions wrong haha. i'm realllly dumb
a 17 dollar bill (8:11:09 PM): okay, i say we hit alicia, lorii, and matthew first
Slingback480 (8:11:49 PM): ok
a 17 dollar bill (8:13:24 PM): so i'll post in their threads first, you post in the others?
Slingback480 (8:13:45 PM): oh ok I see what you mean
a 17 dollar bill (8:13:52 PM): because we can start three attacks, so we have just enough because ashley has to go
Slingback480 (8:14:03 PM): I see
Slingback480 (8:14:07 PM): so who do I hit?
Slingback480 (8:14:16 PM): Artist, Kyle and Earl?
a 17 dollar bill (8:14:18 PM): yep
Slingback480 (8:14:21 PM): ok
Slingback480 (8:19:12 PM): so then we can switch off and attack every 15 mins
Slingback480 (8:19:31 PM): until we've made 5 total attacks on each person, and then we have to stop.
Slingback480 (8:19:33 PM): Right?
a 17 dollar bill (8:19:39 PM): soudns good
a 17 dollar bill (8:20:00 PM): if i sign off, its because my copmuter is being a big wench. hopefully i'll be back on. its been acting up all day and its doing it again
Slingback480 (8:20:12 PM): Okay, I'll wait for you then.
Slingback480 (8:20:46 PM): we can post now
a 17 dollar bill (8:20:48 PM): alright
a 17 dollar bill (8:22:31 PM): okay and now we just wait i guess
Slingback480 (8:22:35 PM): ok
Slingback480 (8:23:47 PM): So where are you from?
a 17 dollar bill (8:24:10 PM): good old north attleboro massachusetts, the crappiest town ever haha
a 17 dollar bill (8:24:11 PM): how about you?
Slingback480 (8:24:59 PM): I'm from California
a 17 dollar bill (8:25:16 PM): how do you like it?
Slingback480 (8:25:27 PM): It's great. I really recommend it.
a 17 dollar bill (8:25:56 PM): i want to go out there for college, so yay
Slingback480 (8:26:09 PM): You should. Have you applied yet, or do you have a year or two?
a 17 dollar bill (8:26:29 PM): i have two years to go, but my bags are already packed, believe me
Slingback480 (8:26:43 PM): Wow, you seem much older.
a 17 dollar bill (8:27:02 PM): haha thanks. how old are you?
Slingback480 (8:28:08 PM): I'm turning 23 this week
a 17 dollar bill (8:28:46 PM): happy birthday in the future!
Slingback480 (8:28:58 PM): Thank you
Slingback480 (8:29:14 PM): Wow, this challenge is really going to last all night
a 17 dollar bill (8:29:34 PM): ugh i know haha
Slingback480 (8:31:21 PM): So we're assuming Heather won't participate at all, and Piper is sitting out
Slingback480 (8:31:31 PM): So it's just you, me, Ashley, Allan and Josh?
a 17 dollar bill (8:32:12 PM): yep
a 17 dollar bill (8:32:44 PM): heather does randomly pop up sometimes though haha
Slingback480 (8:32:57 PM): Oh does she?
Slingback480 (8:33:08 PM): Ashley told me she hasn't been around since day 1
a 17 dollar bill (8:33:38 PM): well technically she doesn't. but she posts like once a week, but its always retarded and doesn't contribute haha
Slingback480 (8:34:05 PM): And she outlasted me on the first challenge, how sad
a 17 dollar bill (8:34:36 PM): i know. sadly that was one of the times she randomly popped up haha
a 17 dollar bill (8:35:16 PM): lets switch off in what threads we post in. so i'll get earl and artist and kyle, and you get lorii, matthew, and alicia for this one
Slingback480 (8:36:44 PM): ok
Slingback480 (8:36:56 PM): Heather just posted!
a 17 dollar bill (8:37:18 PM): she did?
Slingback480 (8:37:28 PM): yes
a 17 dollar bill (8:37:32 PM): where?
a 17 dollar bill (8:38:03 PM): we can post now
Slingback480 (8:39:10 PM): she must have deleted it
Slingback480 (8:39:14 PM): Maybe she hadn't read the rules yet
a 17 dollar bill (8:39:42 PM): nice to know shes here haha
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[Stephanie]

4/2 Ashley

Slingback480 (7:37:43 PM): Hi Ashley, this is Stephanie from your tribe.
[e-mail] (7:38:21 PM): hey how are you!
Slingback480 (7:38:35 PM): Good thanks, and you? Just rushed home from work to be on time for the challenge.
[e-mail] (7:39:06 PM): lol its good though cause if you werent here there would be three of us
[e-mail] (7:39:12 PM): i wonder where everyone is
Slingback480 (7:40:09 PM): me too!
Slingback480 (7:40:18 PM): Maybe they have work or social outings or something.
[e-mail] (7:40:54 PM): well heather hasnt been here since day 1 the only reason shes still here is so each tribe can screw each other over by trading her
[e-mail] (7:41:00 PM): and were stuck with her now
Slingback480 (7:41:14 PM): Oh really? That's not good at all
Slingback480 (7:41:22 PM): I noticed she had less posts than I did, even
Slingback480 (7:41:44 PM): That's really awful that they voted off Andi and not her, then.
[e-mail] (7:42:48 PM): i know...and piper throwing the challenge in the first place
[e-mail] (7:42:52 PM): so frustrating
Slingback480 (7:42:57 PM): Why would she do that?
[e-mail] (7:44:04 PM): humuhumu sent her over from them to us and she didnt post the whole challenge til the last post where we would have won they had it set up cause she posted seconds after matt did
Slingback480 (7:44:26 PM): Hmm, sounds like she may be a double agent then
[e-mail] (7:44:48 PM): i know but they send her to exile so we cant vote her
Slingback480 (7:45:08 PM): That's really frustrating.
[e-mail] (7:45:56 PM): i know we want to get her out if we lose tonight but if they send her to exile it will be heather
[e-mail] (7:46:02 PM): and vice versa
Slingback480 (7:46:44 PM): I'm really relieved to hear that it might not be me, haha. I was really nervous at everyone wanting to kick me out for joining the game so late.
[e-mail] (7:47:23 PM): well your here and we need you
[e-mail] (7:47:52 PM): and if youre comfortable id like it if you would be in an alliance with myself andrew and allan
Slingback480 (7:48:17 PM): It's so funny, I'm talking to Andrew right now and was just thinking how cool you both have been to me
Slingback480 (7:48:30 PM): and was thinking how I'd love to be in an alliance with you guys at some point.
[e-mail] (7:48:42 PM): well no better time than the present
[e-mail] (7:48:47 PM): lol
[e-mail] (7:50:42 PM): honestly htough im gonna warn you alicia has been playing everyone shes really nice and stuff but shes asked evryone here to be in an alliance with er and matthew and you cant trust them theyve voted out like 4 people who have been in their "alliance"
Slingback480 (7:50:53 PM): That's really good to know
[e-mail] (7:52:00 PM): im not trying to win you over just thought it was something you should know well kinda trying to win you over but wouldnt say something like that if it wasnt true
Slingback480 (7:53:27 PM): No, I'm glad to know that. I have no idea what has been going on since I haven't had access to the challenge forums, so right now I could use all the info I can get
[e-mail] (7:54:21 PM): matthew and alicia are playing the game hard as well as kyle...artist and earl no one really knows where their heads are at
[e-mail] (7:55:36 PM): lorii is also in with us for a merge alliance and andrew myself and allan trust her when they voted one of us out they wanted me and she talked them out of it and did the same with allan so they voted andi out.
[e-mail] (7:55:59 PM): other than that lol i dontknow much
Slingback480 (7:56:07 PM): That's good, I'm really glad you stuck around
[e-mail] (7:59:47 PM): me too im glad your back it really sucked you were gone the first friggin night
Slingback480 (8:00:11 PM): I was really disappointed for a while, but Sandy and Joel told me not to give up hope.
Slingback480 (8:00:16 PM): So I guess this is what they meant by that.
[e-mail] (8:00:33 PM): yeah and the challenge is starting over
Slingback480 (8:00:44 PM): Right, I just noticed
[e-mail] (8:01:36 PM): so per tribe you can only attack 1 person every 15 mins
Slingback480 (8:01:59 PM): per tribe? oh, I see
[e-mail] (8:02:25 PM): i thought it was just per person
[e-mail] (8:02:56 PM): oh my lord i have to go to bed too but feel bad just leaving now
Slingback480 (8:03:18 PM): Yeah, this is really late
[e-mail] (8:04:11 PM): i know i wish it started tomorrow day time
Slingback480 (8:04:49 PM): So what should our strategy be?
Slingback480 (8:04:57 PM): We should each hit different people to start, right?
[e-mail] (8:05:56 PM): yes get as many people started as we can
Slingback480 (8:06:10 PM): ok
[e-mail] (8:06:39 PM): well ill hit one person but i really got to get to bed i have to get up at 6 am
[e-mail] (8:07:28 PM): im really sorry to leave
Slingback480 (8:07:40 PM): it's okay
Slingback480 (8:07:45 PM): We'll try and make do as we can
[e-mail] (8:07:58 PM): ok you can attack whenever but you can only attack one person every 15 mins
Slingback480 (8:08:42 PM): ok
[e-mail] (8:08:55 PM): will you tell andrew that
Slingback480 (8:08:59 PM): yes
Slingback480 (8:12:02 PM): do you want to hit Alicia, Lorii or Matt?
[e-mail] (8:12:30 PM): matt then alicia still have to wait 5 mins
[e-mail] (8:12:45 PM): ok well i have to goo this sucks
Slingback480 (8:13:04 PM): ok
[e-mail] (8:13:37 PM): we are screwed its just cause it had to start over
[e-mail] (8:13:52 PM): ill wait and post as much as i can in 3 mins
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[Stephanie]

4/2 Allan

Slingback480 (9:49:33 PM): Hi Allan, this is Stephanie from your tribe
Foglight75 (9:50:20 PM): hi there
Slingback480 (9:50:27 PM): How are you?
Foglight75 (9:51:56 PM): I am sleepy...just got in from a friend's house
Slingback480 (9:52:18 PM): I know how you feel, I worked pretty much all day. I'm so tired,
Foglight75 (9:52:37 PM): Awww..that sucks..I open tomorrow
Slingback480 (9:52:45 PM): Where do you work?
Foglight75 (9:57:12 PM): Boston Pizza...sevrer
Slingback480 (9:58:54 PM): Fun, I work at Chili's (probably the same kind of place)
Foglight75 (9:59:06 PM): yeah it is like that...ugh i need megatips tomorrow
Slingback480 (9:59:15 PM): You can attack every person still in the challenge, by the way
Slingback480 (9:59:21 PM): Sorry to jump right into that
Slingback480 (9:59:28 PM): It's just so nice to have someone else helping me
Slingback480 (9:59:45 PM): Ashley had to go to bed early for work, and Andrew was disconnected by his internet and it hasn't let him back on since
Foglight75 (9:59:53 PM): ugh
Foglight75 (9:59:56 PM): we're toast
Slingback480 (10:00:07 PM): It's possible, but I'm trying to stay positive
Slingback480 (10:00:11 PM): (nervous laugh)
Foglight75 (10:00:20 PM): i know
Slingback480 (10:00:37 PM): It's actually been really friendly since I've been here, though
Slingback480 (10:00:52 PM): Ashley and Andrew are both awesome and welcoming
Foglight75 (10:01:21 PM): for sure..they're good people...I am sticking with them
Slingback480 (10:01:44 PM): Right, they told me good things about you. Ashley actually asked me if I'd be interested in going with you guys
Slingback480 (10:02:06 PM): I guess we have some on the tribe who don't do much (or are double agents)
Foglight75 (10:02:37 PM): Yeah...there are some iffy people
Foglight75 (10:02:58 PM): hahaha
Slingback480 (10:03:04 PM): I told Ashley I'd definitely be interested, but I figure you guys would want to get to know me first
Slingback480 (10:03:41 PM): I've been bracing myself for "screw the new girl!" resentment, but so far, it only seems to be from their tribe
Foglight75 (10:03:44 PM): I trust you...you never had a chance to form a bond with anyone...Ash and Andrew and I have fun before anything else...we're competitive, but fun first
Slingback480 (10:04:31 PM): Honestly, that's the reason I agreed to come back. I didn't think anyone who enters in round 7 has a chance to win, but I wanted to just be able to compete and try my hand. It looked like so much fun and I was really moping on the distance when I didn't get in
Foglight75 (10:04:44 PM): I know...awww
Foglight75 (10:04:52 PM): Well here you are and we like you and need your help
Slingback480 (10:05:00 PM): So I would love to see the fun people make it to the end of the game and have a good ending.
Foglight75 (10:05:07 PM): Final 4 doesnt sound that bad does it, although after that itll be a free for all
Slingback480 (10:05:15 PM): That doesn't sound bad at all.
Slingback480 (10:05:29 PM): I'm definitely interested in staying with you guys for the long haul
Foglight75 (10:05:55 PM): OK good. That's 4 right there. PLus I think Heather will vote with us..she is kinda lost too
Slingback480 (10:06:11 PM): Ashley told me Heather was the vote this time if Piper was exiled
Foglight75 (10:06:17 PM): yeah
Slingback480 (10:06:17 PM): But otherwise she seemed to want Piper to go
Foglight75 (10:06:36 PM): we know nothing about heather, but I want piper gone first...she threw the last challenge
Slingback480 (10:06:55 PM): I heard. I can't believe that; she had to have known it would turn the tribe against her.
Foglight75 (10:07:27 PM): I think she thought if she let her old tribe win, they would exile her so she would be safe
Slingback480 (10:07:34 PM): And that's what happened, right?
Slingback480 (10:07:48 PM): I didn't have access to the challenge board when I was out, so I don't know much of the history of things
Foglight75 (10:08:01 PM): well the other team voted one of us out instead...and of course tehy didnt choose Piper
Slingback480 (10:08:11 PM): I felt really bad for Andi
Slingback480 (10:08:18 PM): She seemed really nice and enthusiastic.
Foglight75 (10:08:31 PM): She was
Slingback480 (10:08:39 PM): It seemed like kind of a ruthless move to not vote Heather when she is so inactive
Foglight75 (10:09:31 PM): i know...but she is becoming more active now
Slingback480 (10:09:37 PM): That's good
Slingback480 (10:09:45 PM): she actually posted earlier during the challenge, but deleted it
Slingback480 (10:09:54 PM): I don't think she had read the rules fully
Foglight75 (10:09:59 PM): ugh
Slingback480 (10:10:34 PM): I'm going to finish off all these posts, back in a few minutes
Slingback480 (10:10:41 PM): and then I would love to get to know you a bit better
Foglight75 (10:11:01 PM): ok i may go to bed though...i shall stay awake a little longer
Slingback480 (10:11:43 PM): So in the meantime, are you single? (and don't worry, I'm not flirting, just curious)
Foglight75 (10:11:52 PM): LOL yeah very
Slingback480 (10:12:06 PM): Playing the field? haha
Foglight75 (10:12:11 PM): hha
Slingback480 (10:12:37 PM): Just kidding, you don't have to self-incriminate
Foglight75 (10:13:19 PM): hahaha
Slingback480 (10:13:33 PM): I don't think I asked how old you are
Foglight75 (10:13:37 PM): ugh
Foglight75 (10:13:42 PM): i hate that question
Foglight75 (10:13:45 PM): so old
Slingback480 (10:13:55 PM): Really? You look around 20-something
Slingback480 (10:13:58 PM): am I that far off?
Foglight75 (10:15:47 PM): 32
Foglight75 (10:15:50 PM): but thank you
Slingback480 (10:16:07 PM): You really don't look it
Foglight75 (10:16:11 PM): thank you
Slingback480 (10:16:40 PM): I may miss part of a challenge on Tuesday night if we have one
Foglight75 (10:16:48 PM): oh no
Slingback480 (10:16:52 PM): I'm having a birthday dinner with my boyfriend
Slingback480 (10:16:59 PM): but I can try and make it early/late depending
Foglight75 (10:17:06 PM): awww
Foglight75 (10:17:09 PM): That's nice
Foglight75 (10:17:14 PM): Maybe there wont be one
Slingback480 (10:17:30 PM): I am not sure what the schedule is
Slingback480 (10:17:35 PM): about how many challenges do we have a week?
Foglight75 (10:17:44 PM): usually one every 2 days
Slingback480 (10:18:16 PM): Hmm, I will try and clear my plans. Nothing special about 23 anyway.
Foglight75 (10:18:49 PM): haha i remember that....ten years ago
Slingback480 (10:19:09 PM): Don't worry, I'm probably much older than you in spirit
Slingback480 (10:19:26 PM): That's what everyone tells me.
Foglight75 (10:19:35 PM): hahah that's a good thing
Slingback480 (10:19:44 PM): why?
Slingback480 (10:20:06 PM): (I should mention they usually say it in the context of "come party with us, grandma")
Foglight75 (10:20:37 PM): hahaha
Foglight75 (10:20:40 PM): That's funny
Slingback480 (10:21:57 PM): So back to the challenge really quickly, if you can stay up 10 more minutes or so and finish off the next round, I can wait 15 after that and post again
Slingback480 (10:22:02 PM): and after that I think I am out of hits
Foglight75 (10:22:08 PM): ok thank you
Slingback480 (10:22:10 PM): since you can't hit each person more than 5 times each
Slingback480 (10:22:22 PM): I'm on the west coast so I have a time advantage
Slingback480 (10:22:26 PM): I can stay up later than most
Foglight75 (10:22:29 PM): perfect
Slingback480 (10:24:01 PM): You just need to make sure to hit each 15 mins after I did (and I'm sure you know the board clock doesn't synch up with the real time)
Foglight75 (10:24:52 PM): can we not post twice in a row? or three times?
Slingback480 (10:25:31 PM): we can each post twice in a row
Slingback480 (10:25:34 PM): But not three
Foglight75 (10:25:43 PM): Lorii and Kyle have been eliminated
Slingback480 (10:25:49 PM): did he say that?
Foglight75 (10:25:59 PM): yeppers..they did it wrong
Foglight75 (10:26:03 PM): No more posting on them
Slingback480 (10:26:06 PM): ok, so we stand a chance
Slingback480 (10:26:19 PM): I'm willing to stay up all night, I don't have any sections tomorrow
Foglight75 (10:26:23 PM): hahaha
Foglight75 (10:26:26 PM): I would if I didnt open
Slingback480 (10:26:52 PM): What time do you have to get up?
Foglight75 (10:27:04 PM): 9
Slingback480 (10:28:15 PM): No fun
Foglight75 (10:29:09 PM): modify your post under artist to say 5 lives remaining..you put 6 and i already put 6
Slingback480 (10:29:13 PM): Sandy says we still have to attack Lorii and Kyle
Foglight75 (10:29:31 PM): nvm i have to
Foglight75 (10:29:38 PM): cuz i did it at the same time
Slingback480 (10:29:50 PM): I just edited
Foglight75 (10:30:29 PM): oh wait...we were too close to each other
Slingback480 (10:30:57 PM): ok can you delete yours?
Slingback480 (10:31:05 PM): I'll be right back, have to throw my laundry in the dryer
Foglight75 (10:31:08 PM): i will then we have to modify our numbers again
Slingback480 (10:31:47 PM): ok I see
Slingback480 (10:32:03 PM): changed it
Foglight75 (10:32:14 PM): yay
Slingback480 (10:32:19 PM): be right back
Slingback480 (10:36:06 PM): your post for Earl was too early
Slingback480 (10:36:08 PM): you need to delete it
Slingback480 (10:36:16 PM): wait
Slingback480 (10:36:19 PM): nevermind, sorry.
Foglight75 (10:38:48 PM): did
Slingback480 (10:39:36 PM): It should be close to time for all or most of them
Foglight75 (10:39:45 PM): OK then bed
Slingback480 (10:39:53 PM): right
Slingback480 (10:40:28 PM): Yeah, you can post on them all
Slingback480 (10:40:38 PM): 15 mins has passed on each
Foglight75 (10:40:44 PM): ok
Slingback480 (10:43:11 PM): let me know when you're done
Foglight75 (10:51:28 PM): done and done
Foglight75 (10:51:43 PM): I hope they get finished off...I dont think I will be able to post again
Foglight75 (10:51:46 PM): yikes
Foglight75 (10:52:12 PM): ok bed...LOL...night Stephanie
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[Stephanie]

- Anything on your mind? Speak up
I'm honestly just really happy to be here, and excited about my tribe. I am really enjoying myself.

- How did it feel to lose Andi?
I personally did not know Andi, but it stinks to be really involved in the game and eliminated over inactive players. I sympathize with her and wish her well.

- What did you think of Humuhumu's decision to oust one of your players? Explain.
Secretly, I was thrilled that they took this, because it allowed me to enter the game in a situation where the tribes are very much against each other. Since I wasn't involved in that exchange, it puts me in a sort of "middle role" that I may be able to use to my advantage later. If Humuhumu wants to get one of my tribe's members to switch at the merge, they'd logically approach me because I have no bitterness at Andi's elimination.

- What were your initial thoughts on Stepanie rejoining the game? Explain.
I personally was quite a fan.

- How do you feel about your position in the game? Explain.
While I think my spot in the game is still very shaky, I think I've done good work in the first two days of helping in the challenges and getting to know people. My first day here I received an alliance offer, which is not such a bad track record, in my estimation. I'm going to continue working to get to know Allan, Ashley and Andrew but also those not in the alliance in order to keep my options open.

- Do you expect to make the merge? How are you going to get there? What fellow players to do you expect to see there?
At this point, I have no idea when the merge will be, and I'm a little bit too new to be able to make any meaningful comments about the power dynamics in the tribe. Sorry.

- Who do you trust most now 17 days in to the game? Why?
I suppose I would say Ashley, since she was the first to invite me into an alliance. At the same time, people who make early alliances usually make a lot of them, so I have my eye on her.

- Who do you trust the last out of everyone in the game? Why?
It seems as though no one trusts Piper because she seems to be aligned with members of Humuhumu, so I suppose she would be my pick at this point.

- Who do you view as the biggest threat from stopping you making it to the end? Explain.
I don't know how to answer this question right now, but I'm going to cop out and say all of them, since I don't really know the game's power players at the moment.

- Who is the weakest tribemate? Why?
I would say Heather-Leigh, since she does not participate frequently and often does not read the rules to the challenges.

- How do you think your tribe is doing in this current challenge, explain.
I think we did quite well for ourselves, despite Josh and Heather-Leigh not participating at all.

- Any other thoughts you wanna add.
Thanks so much for allowing me to return, Sandy and Joel.