Finally. now leave me be!!!

[Host Rob]

Episode 11
Survivor Holidays
Valentines Day

Day 31

Early in the morning Gracie shared these thoughts:

Kelley 'almost' voted for me last night. She made a mistake and accidentally showed me her vote.

I was SHOCKED to see she was planning on voting for me. I had told Kelley the truth ... not necessarily all of it .. but still the truth. Evidently Ellie is telling her something different and decided to set me up with Kelley's vote.

When Kelley showed me .. I was like WTF? And asked her what lies I had told her. I guess she ended up believing me, because she didn't vote for me after all.

But I want Ellie dead (in the game that is). What the hell is she doing? Well, I think she blamed me for the vote because she didn't want to blame Jenne.

I would love to have seen Ellie's face when I didn't receive a vote. I'm evil that way.


A few minutes later Annette walked up and saw Gracie
Gracie: hey there
ANNETTE: Morning!! Feeling better?
Gracie: yeah
Gracie: confused .. but .. what can I do?
Gracie: I'm just glad that you're here .. and stuff ya know
ANNETTE: All I can really do is reassure you that no one has *ever* mentioned voting you out - it was just one of those bizarre out-of-nowhere votes.
Gracie: lol .. yeah .. I'm just going to watch stuff .. and not saying anything about it
ANNETTE: Kind of like Lucas'
Gracie: *grin*
Gracie: have you heard anything about it?
Gracie: I think he was going nuts trying to figure it out
ANNETTE: Nope - by the time I got back to camp everyone was asleep.
Gracie: I found out something
ANNETTE: What's that?
Gracie: I'm *pretty* sure Ellie is setting me up
ANNETTE: How?
Gracie: she told Kelley that I was the driving force to vote her out last night
Gracie: and I MADE everyone to that
Gracie: I don't know that it really matters .. since Kelley isn't in the game anymore
Gracie: but I'm worried what she could be saying to other people
ANNETTE: I'll keep my ears open.
Gracie: because I surely didn't make the decision to vote out Kelley
ANNETTE: Definitely, you didn't seem to want to do it along with me.
Gracie: exactly
Gracie: Kelley wasn't my choice
Gracie: and shit
Gracie: if I had known people were voting Kyle .. I would have too
ANNETTE: Me too.
ANNETTE: Kelley and I were talking last night and she never gave any indication on who she was going to vote for.
ANNETTE: I assume she changed her vote then?
Gracie: yeah
Gracie: and ya know
Gracie: I'm evil enough that I loved to see Ellie's face when I didn't get a vote
Gracie: I'm glad Kelley believed me
Gracie: and changed her vote
ANNETTE: I wonder if her & Kelley voted for Kyle - her and I discussed not wanting to vote for Kelley.
Gracie: I have no idea who Ellie voted for
Gracie: 'cause Jenne swore Ellie wanted Kelley out
ANNETTE: I can't get Lucas to discuss his vote - I'm nosing around the idea but I don't think I'll get him to say something w/o asking directly... and I'm not comfortable with that.
ANNETTE: Her and I had a big ole conversation that was quite contrary to what Jenne says - she was lying to someone, me or Jenne.
Gracie: I don't trust her
Gracie: Ellie was THRILLED when Jamie got voted out
Gracie: I just don't trust her anymore
Gracie: because the whole thing with Kelley last night could only come from her
ANNETTE: I wonder what's up.
Gracie: but I don't feel like I can approach her either
Gracie: lol .. and I'm not sure I would believe what she says
ANNETTE: I hope they're not setting us up.
Gracie: same here
Gracie: but the whole Kelley thing last night was definitely a set up
Gracie: Kelley told me (a while before tc) that if it was her going she just wanted to know
ANNETTE: I guess we'll just have to wait & see what happens.
Gracie: I'll be keeping my ears open
Gracie: *grin* don't people know they can't vote us out?
ANNETTE: Yeah, really!

Later Kyle approached Lucas about the tribal council the night before

Kyle: well i guess we are favorites
Kyle: huh?
Lucas: I am most unhappy
Lucas: that vote should have been 7-2
Lucas: with the two being any number of people
Kyle: right
Kyle: do you know who all said they were voting for Kelley?
Lucas: Annette and Kelley stuck together I think
Lucas: and voted you
Lucas: (makes sense to me anyways)
Kyle: well i don't know who would've voted you
Kyle: and I hope you know it wasn't me
Kyle: I’d give you my journal access in a heartbeat because i didn't think i was going to make TC
Lucas: I'm thinking...............
Lucas: I know who it is
Lucas: and not you
Kyle: this game doesn't ever cease to amaze me

The big four head off into the woods to plan revenge on last night
Lucas: I
Lucas: want
Lucas: blood
Taylor: Wasn't that just fun
Gracie: Kelley showed me by mistake with her vote
Taylor: really
Taylor: who was it?
Gracie: this is her original vote
Gracie: GRACIE ~ I feel you are a great player in this game, but the lies you have told me have worn thin.
Gracie: You're getting my parting vote in the hopes that people will see you for the way you play the game. I did enjoy playing with you. Good luck.
Taylor: must have switched it to Lucas when she realized
Lucas: no....she switched to Kyle
Gracie: I said to her WTF?
Gracie: and asked her what lies I said
Taylor: who voted for you
Taylor: it wasn't Kyle
Gracie: I'm speechless you guys
Lucas: I want someone's head on a stick
Gracie: Ellie told Kelley something
Taylor: We just have to keep Kyle in line
Jenne: ugh, how dare these people do something w/o telling us!
Taylor: Don't sound pompous Jenne
Taylor: you don't want that in the episode , with just that part sticking out
Gracie: I'm speechless you guys

[Host Rob]

Taylor: Guys we have four votes strong
Taylor: it doesn't matter if they gun for Kyle next week
Taylor: I mean we are fine
Taylor: they tried to stage a little coup
Taylor: it didn't work
Gracie: I want Steve out next
Taylor: we are still on top unless something crazy happens
Taylor: I still think Annette is the most dangerous
Gracie: what do you guys think> Jenne? Lucas?
Lucas: I want to know who deviated from the plan and destroy them
Gracie: I want to know who is setting me up
Lucas: probably blowback from the last vote
Jenne: i don’t care who goes. Steve or Annette. I’ll go with what you guys want
Jenne: but we need to do some investigation
Taylor: Steve or Annette it shouldn't change
Taylor: people aren't always going to vote one way because we tell them guys
Jenne: but its out there that us 4 plus Kyle are aligned
Jenne: be easier to keep Kyle in line if we voted off Annette
Gracie: what about Steve and Ellie?
Jenne: what about em?
Gracie: they are close, right?
Jenne: yep
Gracie: what about splitting them up?
Gracie: Steve and Ellie would easily vote me out
Jenne: they have no one else
Taylor: Steve needs to go
Taylor: Steve and Kyle are close
Taylor: if anyone can pull Kyle it's Steve
Jenne: alright, Steve it is
Jenne: lol
Lucas: why isn't Kyle’s name in this mix?
Gracie: how many votes did Kyle get?
Lucas: Annette and Ellie would vote for Kyle, I would think
Taylor: Kyle has 5
Gracie: how many this tc did he get?
Taylor: the reason Kyle’s name isn't in the mix because he has voted with us each tc
Taylor: 2
Taylor: brb
Gracie: I'm in shock still
Lucas: I chatted with Steve
Jenne: Steve voted for Kelley
Jenne: Ellie voted for Kyle
Gracie: Annette voted Kelley
Jenne: no she didn’t
Jenne: no way
Jenne: unless one of our 5 didnt
Gracie: really?
Gracie: I voted Kelley
Jenne: 6 votes for Kelley
Jenne: us four, Kyle, and Steve
Jenne: or there are serious lies going around bout this
Gracie: some serious lies have to be going around
Gracie: you guys .. no way in hell would I lie to
Lucas: Annette dies
Lucas: she goes next
Lucas: she makes the most sense
Gracie: ellie and Steve are setting up me
Lucas: then Steve dies
Gracie: I'll go along with whatever you guys want
Gracie: I don't care
Lucas: path of least resistance
Lucas: whatever gets us to seven so we control it
Jenne: I’m with mike
Jenne: keep those who put up the least fight
Gracie: I'm with you guys
Gracie: I'm keeping my mouth shut
Lucas: if we can get more votes against kyle we take out kyle
Lucas: he isn't part of our four
Lucas: if its Annette we do Annette
Lucas: whatever makes it easiest for us
Taylor: well even thought I"M HUGELY AGAINST IT, if we talk to them and vote out kyle, we then have a 4-3 advantage
Taylor: however if Kyle finds out
Taylor: he flips
Taylor: we have a tie
Taylor: in which granted Kyle loses
Taylor: but we still have a tie
Gracie: how do we know that ties are broken by previous votes?
Taylor: That's how they were in season 2
Taylor: that's all I know
Jenne: i know why mikey wants Kyle gone, cause they are both after one another. but Kyle votes with us. and until we are at 7, i trust him the most to stick by us
Taylor: Oh I agree with that
Taylor: I honestly think he should stick with us
Taylor: he has EVERY tribal council
Taylor: and I don't want to cut him for no good reason
Jenne: mikey, Kyle goes, that’s a fact
Jenne: but we need to be careful not to cut him lose before he serves his purpose
Jenne: Annette, Kellie, and ellie were the 3 deviant votes
Jenne: confirmed it
Jenne: so Annette lied to you bout voting Kellie
Lucas: who voted me??
Jenne: looks like Annette
Jenne: ellie is being vague
Jenne: but she claims a Kyle one
Jenne: and acts like she doesn’t "know" but thinks
Lucas: Annette is our target then
Jenne: Kellie was the other Kyle vote and Annette was the Lucas one

Later Jenne expresses her distrust in Annette to Lucas
Jenne: annette is lying to me and its pissing me off
Lucas: ohs?
Jenne: she is blaiming the guys for those votes
Jenne: i'm playing along so she doesnt know we are onto her
Lucas: against Kelley?
Lucas: or that we got votes?
Jenne: she says kelley and probally two guys were the kyle/lucas votes
Lucas: oh like hell
Jenne: yah well , im playing it like i buy it
Lucas: good
Jenne: you play along too
Jenne: and her ass is grass on thurs
Lucas: Ellie already admitted she voted Kyle, geez
Jenne: i know!
Jenne: i almost said that to her, but decided to play dumb to test her
Jenne: and bam she failed!
Jenne: she is the biggest challenge threat too. so i think it be a good call
Lucas: well me and Beth were talking. we agree it has to be one of the two girls
Lucas: we don;t care who
Jenne: after the next vote, us 4 have majority. no question. so i say annette cause she is best in challenges. ellie can go after that or anytime. but annette threatens me the most. and she is lying to both gracie and myself.
Jenne: ellie was at least honest to me
Lucas: we talked about that, lol
Lucas: ellie seems to like jenne best
Lucas: kyle likes taylor best
Lucas: steve likes me best
Lucas: annette likes gracie best
Jenne: well i've tried to keep ellie on a leash this whole game
Lucas: so we all got a fifth wheel if we want to pull 'em in
Jenne: got to love options!
Jenne: and we have all of them!
Jenne: steve has ties to ellie, kyle, and myself as well
Jenne: beware of that
Lucas: after this vote though Kyle has got to go
Lucas: he's just too strong
Jenne: fine by me
Jenne: annette goes. then kyle
Lucas: steve and ellie are non-threatening at ics
Jenne: agreed
Jenne: i said the same thing to beth
Jenne: if annette somehow wins, kyle can go now. easy nuff to pull off too
Lucas: taylor will fight it
Jenne: no he wont. he knows kyle has to go. taylor wants us 4 at the end. i have no doubt about that. he'll go with us cause he knows its the right decision
Jenne: he wont like it, but he'll do it
Lucas: kays
Lucas: I just--I know Taylor is 100%
Lucas: but he keeps saying kyle was in the alliance and he never really was
Lucas: and it irks me
Jenne: well kyle was in our alliance as much as jamie was really
Jenne: jamie was your gf
Jenne: and kyle is taylor's bf
Jenne: both have to go sooner or later
Jenne: cause both pose a distraction from the core four
Lucas: *nods*
Jenne: i am impressed that we've managed to pull off such an awsome game. but we havnt won it yet. so now its just a matter of cutting the other 4 in an order that suits us best
Jenne: *shrugs*
Jenne: we need one solid person for the next vote and the game is ours. kyle is the solidest ally we have left. he'll vote out annette no question
Jenne: so i'm hoping thats how it goes
Jenne: but after that, kyle has outlived his usefulness
Lucas: if...for soem reason he hooks them together as four
Lucas: then I have to be immune
Jenne: he wont bail out this vote. i know he isnt loyal to you, but he is to tay,grac, and me. there is just no way he'd bail this vote. cause he feels he has a sure shot to f2 right now
Jenne: you want immun. go for it! but i think you will be fine

[Host Rob]

Treemail was brought to the lunch table and read aloud by Ellie


"Not a time to be trying a big gamble,
These letters you must unscramble.
At the end if you have the largest amount,
At Tribal Council you will have no reason to pout."

Taking an after lunch stroll on the beach, Gracie and Jenne chatted
Gracie: Lucas and I were talking
Gracie: annette is closer to me
Gracie: ellie is closer to you
Gracie: kyle is closer to taylor
Gracie: and steve is closer to lucas
Gracie: and
Jenne: steve is not close to lucas
Gracie: I didn't think so .. but he does
Jenne: steve is closet with kyle, me, and ellie
Jenne: and im 3rd on that list i assume
Gracie: that's what I thought too
Gracie: lucas has reasons to vote out annette
Gracie: and I have reasons to vote out ellie
Gracie: it *was* ellie to told that to kelley last night
Gracie: but
Gracie: I'll go with what is best for us 4
Jenne: i'll vote for any of the four
Gracie: same here
Jenne: just want to make sure we have a solid 5th person
Gracie: after this vote it won't matter
Jenne: and right now i think that is kyle
Gracie: i agree
Gracie: kyle really believes he owes us
Jenne: be easiest to get him to vote for annette or ellie
Gracie: yup
Gracie: annette would vote kyle or steve
Gracie: but ... us 4 is the most important
Jenne: annette lied to you about who she voted for
Jenne: dont forget that
Jenne: i trust her a lot less than kyle
Gracie: very true
Gracie: I think kyle is our best 5th
Jenne: even if mikey doesnt like it. we could vote kyle out after that, or anyone it wont matter
Jenne: but if annette doesnt win, i think it should be her
Gracie:
Jenne: challenge threat too
Gracie: very good point
Jenne: ellie and steve havnt posed a big threat in any challenge. cant even be around for some. safer to keep them
Jenne: annette cant stop us, but she still poses the biggest threat
Gracie: very true ....
Gracie: your very smart!
Jenne: oh stooooop!
Jenne: nothing you wouldnt think of yourself
Gracie: nah ... we complete each other *giggle*
Gracie: all of a sudden I saw "jerry Maguire"
Gracie: but it's true .. we help each other think things through
Jenne: i always bounce my thoughts off you
Jenne: safest
Gracie: same here
Gracie: as in bounce off from you ;-)
Jenne: ok annette goes
Jenne: she is pissing me off
Jenne: she is tryng to play me
Jenne: how annoying
Jenne: i brought up TC
Gracie: ooh
Jenne: and she is acting like she doesnt know bout those 3 votes
Gracie: what's she doing?
Jenne: assuming one was kyle....but she doesnt know bout the other two
Jenne: BULLSHIT
Gracie: not good
Jenne: i mean one was kellie
Gracie: yep
Jenne: she blaimed the guys
Jenne: and i was like yah, lucas and kyle dont like each other so they probally voted for each other
Gracie: lol
Jenne: and kelley voted for kyle too
Gracie: good for you
Gracie: don't let her know we've figured it out
Gracie: she said she wanted to talk to me later
Gracie: I'm guessing about the tc
Gracie: I'm out for a little bit
Gracie: at least for the drive home
Gracie: *hugs Jenne tight*
Gracie: thank you for calming me down last night


Day 32


Early in the morning the castaways made their way to challenge beach.

Karen

Welcome to IC #11.

For this challenge, you must make as many words as you can out of these letters:

SURVIVOR HOLIDAYS - VALENTINE'S DAY


Rules:

1. Your list must be NUMBERED and the word must be at least 3 letters long. Therefore, you can't use 'a', 'on', 'an', etc.

2. You cannot use more than the number of letters in the title above. For example, a word with the letter "V" could only contain 1, 2, or 3 V's but not a 4th V because there are only 3 in the above title.
You all have exactly 6 hours to finish.
Good luck!!

Survivors, ready?? GO!!!!!!

[Host Rob]

As they scribble on paper back at the resort, Steve whispers to Kyle
Big Steve: I am worried about Lucas and what his plans are
Big Steve: and I am concerned he has Gracie with him
Big Steve: I would like to cut him loose
Kyle: i've been feeling that way since day 1
Kyle: i don't know about gracie though
Big Steve: I have enough votes to force a tie
Kyle: i don't know what all connections are there
Big Steve: would taylor follow u?
Big Steve: I like Gracie
Big Steve: but I worry about Lucas
Kyle: oh trust me...i do too
Big Steve: Ellie and Annette feel the same way about Lucas
Kyle: who voted for him?
Big Steve: yes- I believe they both did
Kyle: but he only had 1 vote
Big Steve: could u get Taylor?
Kyle: I whereas had 2!
Big Steve: oh, then I don't know
Big Steve: I know they both worry about him though
Big Steve: one could've voted for Kelley
Kyle: i'll see if i can talk to taylor tonight
Big Steve: all I ask is to get the majority this vote so we can all calm down
Big Steve: is that cool with u?
Kyle: yeah...i should would like to see some serenity around camp for once since mitch was voted out
Big Steve: if u can't get taylor, it's ok
Big Steve: I just think we have to make a move now before it's too late
Kyle: right
Big Steve: and I trust you more than the others
Big Steve: u are honest and sincere
Kyle: i try to be
Kyle: but going against lucas will put an end to that...unfortunately
Big Steve: hey, u can't play this game nicely and win
Kyle: i know that's for real










Gracie is walking by and sees Steve talking to Kyle. She ducks behind a tree and waits til Steve walks away.

Gracie: *pounces*
Kyle: oooommmph!
Kyle: how are you?
Gracie: pretty good .. how about you?
Kyle: pretty good...i'm tired today....bleh
Gracie: are *hugs*
Gracie: how come you're tired?
Kyle: i stayed up too late last night
Kyle: =-O
Gracie: rut roh
Kyle: haha
Gracie: how late were you up, Mr. Kyle?
Kyle: till about 1:30
Gracie: yikes
Gracie: I would be dead on my feet
Gracie: how are you doing on the challenge?
Kyle: alright, i guess...you?
Gracie: 'bout the same
Gracie: alright
Kyle: kind of complicated when you have to keep the words numbered
Kyle: salmon skin roll
Gracie: what's that?
Kyle: remember....LOL
Kyle: I told you
Gracie: .. I dun remember
Kyle: "total awareness"
Kyle: from Friends
Kyle: LOL
Gracie: that;s right
Gracie: *smacks forehead*
Kyle: i'm gonna look like a dork
Kyle: haha
Gracie: lol
Gracie: I'm just lazy
Gracie: if there's something to do it for me
Gracie: I'm there
Gracie: lol
Kyle: lol
Kyle: amen to that
Kyle: are we allowed to use proper names?
Gracie: no clue
Gracie: I figure I'm gonna throw everything in
Gracie: and she can toss what I can't use
Kyle: true
Gracie: who do you think will win?
Kyle: hopefully me....since i feel the most vulnerable here
Gracie: why on earth would you be vulnerable?
Gracie: *grin* I'm not letting you out
Kyle: i seem to be the popular target these days...and I don't know why
Gracie:
Kyle: I just know Lucas is gonna swing a tie since i have 354354654 votes already
Gracie: I didn't even know people were gonna vote you
Gracie: nope
Gracie: no tie
Gracie: I promise
Kyle: We shall soon see
Gracie: lucas doesn't have everyone in his pocket

Gracie: *grin* Jamie got voted out
Kyle: but i'm not gonna stop working on this challenge until i can get absolutely no more words out of it
Gracie: definitely!
Gracie: same here
Gracie: I have quite a few now .. but never know what people will get
Kyle: how many?
Gracie: 1200
Kyle: dang
Kyle: lol
Gracie: lol
Gracie: how many do you have?
Kyle: 1213
Gracie: dang!
Gracie: you're doing good
Kyle: only 13 more than you
Kyle: i thought i was being a genius!
Kyle: LOL
Gracie: LOL
Kyle: i'm using my own head
Gracie: lol
Gracie: my head is empty
Kyle: siiiiiiiiiigggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh
Gracie: *hugs*
Gracie: you'll be fine
Kyle: thanks....lol
Kyle: who are we going for next?
Gracie: I'm not sure ...
Gracie: I *think* Annette?
Gracie: have you heard?
Kyle: depending on immunity
Kyle: no i haven't
Gracie: or ellie?
Gracie: or steve?
Gracie: lol
Gracie: I don't know
Kyle: i want whoever voted for me
Kyle: lol
Gracie: yeah ... I imagine!
Gracie: I'm assuming Kelley did
Gracie: but I don't know for sure
Gracie: out of the people left .. who do you trust the most?
Kyle: the most?
Gracie: yeah
Gracie: like maybe 2 or 3 people?
Kyle: you, jenne, taylor
Gracie: lol .. we think alike
Kyle: i trust Steve, but he's been questioning me about the alliance
Gracie: yeah?
Gracie: like what?
Kyle: yeah
Gracie: has he figured he's on the outside?
Gracie: he told me that Ryan told him a bunch of stuff
Gracie: him and Ellie
Kyle: yeah
Gracie: the night he was voted out
Kyle: Ryan did the post boot sabatoge
Gracie: see
Gracie: that's why people voted out should NOT be allowed to talk to people
Kyle: yeah but there's no way to monitor it
Gracie: yeah
Kyle: i just told Steve that he knows how i feel about lucas....and that (shame on me) i didn't talk to you much at all
Gracie: *grin* that's okay
Gracie: I also downplay you and me
Gracie: if people don't suspect us .. they won't target us either
Kyle: too late for me
Gracie: well .. you know I will do whatever I can
Gracie: *grin* did it once
Kyle: and i will too...for you
Gracie: I appreciate that too
Kyle: Steve told me he was suspicious that Jamie was unexpectedly voted out and that doesn't make since to me
Kyle: he voted for her and it was to save me
Gracie: maybe Steve didn't understand what was happening
Gracie: at first the vote was supposed to be Kelley
Gracie: then I heard it was you
Gracie: but
Gracie: Jamie went nuts
Gracie: maybe Steve was still on a wrong page and was thinking Kelley
Gracie: and of course
Kyle: well...he talked to me right before TC and was cool with
Kyle: it
Gracie: Jamie going nuts had some help *grin*
Kyle: even told me to vote for jamie
Gracie: I'm not trusting Steve so much
Gracie: what do you think Steve is doing?
Kyle: there's no telling
Kyle: taylor said he's kind of plotting with ellie trying to get taylor out
Gracie: I have a feeling Steve and Ellie are close
Kyle: yeah
Kyle: i think we need to save steve until right before final 5...here's why
Kyle: he doesn't do challenges well if at all
Kyle: we cant' take a chance on an outsider winning at f6
Gracie: lol .. that's true
Gracie: very, very true
Kyle: but i'm just concentrating on this immunity
Gracie: lol .. me too
Kyle: i won't feel completley save until me, you, taylor, and jenne hve the majority
Gracie: yeah ..
Gracie: we have one more tc to go
Kyle: sigh...i know
Kyle: and it all depends on Lucas
Gracie: if he's smart .. he won't try anything
Kyle: i'm hoping he sees it that way
Gracie: *if* we have to .. we could always threaten him
Gracie: I'd prefer not to
Gracie: but its an option
Kyle: well i don't wanna piss him off
Gracie: yeah .. me either
Gracie: lol
Kyle: what i'm thinking...surely he's gotta know that if we get to final 5 that he's not going to go any further...right?
Gracie: I would think he would know
Kyle: yeah...that's what scares me
Gracie: but I don't think he always sees too much
Gracie: hopefully he hasn't quite figured it out
Kyle: i'm sure he has...that's why i don't trust him
Gracie: we'll keep a close eye on him.
Kyle: if he swings the others against me i stand no chance....then he's got a majority with the rest
Gracie: he'll have to try for a majority first
Gracie: and I don't think he can
Gracie: 'cause you know me, jenne and taylor won't
Gracie: that's already 4 of us
Kyle: yeah
Kyle: i just have to stop worrying
Gracie: *hugs*
Gracie: hard not to ... but I think it will be okay
Kyle: Steve is questioning me again
Gracie: about what this time?
Kyle: lucas
Kyle: he fears that he and you have ties
Gracie: me and lucas?
Gracie: lol
Gracie: I rarely talk to him
Gracie: I figured lucas and steve were close
Kyle: no steve has told me from the beginning of the game he doesn't trust lucas
Gracie: wow
Kyle: yeah
Gracie: why on earth would he think I have ties to lucas?
Gracie: does he suspect you and I having ties?
Kyle: i don't know...but he says he likes you
Kyle: no
Gracie: lol .. I guess at least he likes me
Kyle: lol...yeah
Kyle: he doesn't suspect you and me
Gracie: good!
Kyle: oh man....he told me i am honest and sincere
Gracie: ouch
Gracie: maybe he's working you for something?
Kyle: he's trying to get me to go against lucas
Gracie: really?
Kyle: yeah
Gracie: does he say why?
Kyle: he doesn't trust him

[Host Rob]

Gracie and Jenne talk about the challenge for a bit
Gracie: I have been giggling today
Gracie: there are certain words in our finding that I'm sure you found first thing
Jenne: mmmhhhh
Jenne: i need to work. i did it for awhile
Gracie: *hugs*
Gracie: how are you?
Jenne: figured mikey would win it
Gracie: I have more than he does
Jenne: rockn girlie!
Jenne: i have like 140 or around there
Gracie: .. I have 1275
Gracie: did you get
Gracie: horny?
Gracie: *grin*
Gracie: I figured you'd find that one first
Jenne: omg
Jenne: 1275?
Jenne: i throw in the towel NOW
Gracie: lol
Gracie: no you don't
Jenne: i havnt gotten past A words yet
Jenne: so no horny for me
Jenne: but i got allure
Gracie: *grin* vulva is in there too
Jenne: omg
Jenne: dirty!
Gracie: lol ..
Jenne: do we know who we want to vote out yet?
Gracie: I think its narrowed between Annette or Ellie
Gracie: but not really sure
Jenne: steve makes it once again! lol
Jenne: keep kyle happy at least
Gracie: I'm okay with however we decide



Six hours later the tribe members are back at the beach and Rob collects their lists. After a few minutes of going over them Karen says:



Wow, you all did an excellent job with this challenge! The person with the most words wins immunity. Here are the results...

Annette - 612 words
Ellie - 2,175 words
Gracie - 6,238 words
Jenne - 130 words
Kyle - 3,900 words
Lucas - 14,246 words
Steve - 201 words
Taylor - 2,514 words

Congratulations LUCAS on your immunity win! You are the only one safe at tribal council.

[Host Rob]

Day 33


Early the next morning the plotting and scheming begins in full. First Gracie and Steve talk.

Gracie: I have a question for ya
Gracie: out of everyone left .. who do you trust the most?
Gracie: or the least?
Gracie: ... this vote is confusing to me
Gracie: and I just want us to stay good, ya know?
BIG STEVE: I trust you and Jenne the most- I trust Annette and Taylor the least
BIG STEVE: the rest are in the middle
Gracie: how come annette and taylor the least?
Gracie: have they done soemthing I don't know about?
BIG STEVE: I don't talk to them very much- Annette spreads her votes and I don't like that- she is unpredictable
BIG STEVE: Lucas... well, enough said...
Gracie: i haven't been able to figure out her votes
BIG STEVE: lol
Gracie: how is she spreading?
Gracie: lol
BIG STEVE: she votes on her own
Gracie: still not trusting lucas *giggle*?
BIG STEVE: she doesn't vote with the group
BIG STEVE: what about u? who do u trust the most and least?
Gracie: well .. I trust you the most
Gracie: and the least ... maybe lucas
Gracie: i don't get lucas
BIG STEVE: I don't trust him but he hasn't done anything outrageous
BIG STEVE: lol
Gracie: yeah .. just seems '.. sneaky and snakey
BIG STEVE: exactly
BIG STEVE: keeps the pressure off me too
BIG STEVE: ;-)
Gracie: lol
Gracie: why would there be pressure on you?
Gracie: everyone likes you!
BIG STEVE: we'll see how much people like me when I am out for 2 TC's
BIG STEVE: ;-)
BIG STEVE: who are u suggesting for the vote?
Gracie: why would you be out?
Gracie: do you know something I don't?
BIG STEVE: I won't be there for 2 TC's
BIG STEVE: lol
Gracie: I'm feeling very out of the loop lately
BIG STEVE: sorry I confused u
Gracie: lol .. don't do that to me!
Gracie: *grin*
BIG STEVE: I try not to
Gracie: you had suggested voting annette, right?
BIG STEVE: I would go for Lucas if everyone wanted to
BIG STEVE: Annette or Lucas, basically
Gracie: either of them is okay with me
Gracie: who does everyone else want to vote for?
BIG STEVE: I have heard only Lucas
Gracie: sounds good
Gracie:
BIG STEVE: people say that everyone's name has come up but I have only heard Lucas
Gracie: I've heard all our names .. well .. but YOURS
Gracie: lol
Gracie: everyone likes you
BIG STEVE: I'll take ur word for it- But i am with you and Jenne- I trust you two the most
BIG STEVE: I talk alot more with u though
BIG STEVE: It would be nice to set up a F3
Gracie: yeah !
Gracie: I would be all for that
Gracie: if Jenne comes online ... lets do that
Gracie: *happy dance*
BIG STEVE: ok!
BIG STEVE: we can set up a F3 pact formally
Gracie: yay!
Gracie: I've been getting worried 'cause I really didn't have one
Gracie: I mean
Gracie: you and I have an understanding
Gracie: we just never really formalized it
BIG STEVE: I have a F2 with you... I guess it's a silent one though
BIG STEVE: do u want to make F2 pact formally then?
Gracie: ooh .. yes!
Gracie: *shakes hands*
BIG STEVE: *shakes hands* *pinky swear?*
Gracie: definietly!
BIG STEVE: *pinky swears*
BIG STEVE: *cheers*
Gracie: I'm relieved!
BIG STEVE: and now that's going to be in the episodes!
BIG STEVE: LOL
BIG STEVE: our long formalized F2 alliance pact
BIG STEVE: I just worry about the others
Gracie: me too
BIG STEVE: I don't think anyone has figured us out yet
Gracie: me either
Gracie: that's a good thing
BIG STEVE: there isn't anybody else that I would rather be sitting next to in the F2
BIG STEVE: win or lose
Gracie: same
BIG STEVE: we need to think about this long-term
BIG STEVE: who do we want to go in the next 3 TC's?
Gracie: do we want ellie as an f4?
Gracie: I like her
BIG STEVE: I would be willing to go along with that
BIG STEVE: Kyle and Taylor are close so I wouldn't want that to clash with us
Gracie:
Gracie: yeah ...
BIG STEVE: I didn't realize it until last night
Gracie: I didn't know that until you just said it
Gracie: how come they're so tight/
BIG STEVE: I have no idea- but he said he would never vote for Taylor
Gracie: wow
Gracie: who does Kyle want to vote for this time?
BIG STEVE: Lucas... Lucas voted for him before
Gracie: ah .. I guess that makes sense
BIG STEVE: our F4 and Kyle could boot Lucas if that was the plan
BIG STEVE: or Annette or whoever
BIG STEVE: I feel better now
BIG STEVE: I think we need to get off the threats
BIG STEVE: Annette is very good at challenges
Gracie: I was just going to say
Gracie: what do you think of voting her this time
Gracie: and then we have clear majority to get lucas next?
BIG STEVE: sure thing
BIG STEVE: it's great working with you
BIG STEVE: after tonight's vote, we will talk about our votes for the next few TC's
Gracie: okay


Big Steve shares his thoughts on all the people left, and shows how he really feels about three of the players.

This game is truly amazing. The game is run by two of the bests hosts there are in the online community. And the cast is unbelievable. Gracie, Jenne, and Ellie are wonderful individuals who I adore. Kyle has such great qualities. He is a talented writer with a firm grip on life. He sees things from a unique perspective and it's refreshing to listen to him talk about life.

I never thought it would come to this but I will not vote for Gracie, Jenne, or Ellie. I wouldn't want to put any of those friendships in danger. I was talking to my friend JoJo and she mentioned that friendships can be ruined over this silly game.

It's amazing that the hosts brought us all together. I would have never met these great people otherwise. I can learn so much from them.

Gracie is one awesome woman. I did suspect that she was playing me a few days ago, but after talking with her a few times since, i think it was a strategic remark on her part to throw off Ellie. I think she has a loving heart and a shining personality that is highly contageous. I always come away smiling. It's amazing how our conversations never grow dull. We find so many things to talk about. What is even more astonishing is that she doesn't even care much about sports! I love sports... I think they are so exciting. I hope she and I remain friends after this game. I could learn so much from her. I hope she feels the same way.

Jenne is one cool chick as well. Jenne comes up with wacky terms of endearment. It's so cute! I actually psyche Gracie out sometimes! Haha... Anyway, this girl is amazing as well. She has such a unique and refreshing personality that just makes me feel so good about myself. She is somewhat around my age and has experienced alot of things that I am going through right now. She is always nice and I feel so safe and secure speaking with her. This is a game, and yet, I feel like she is telling me the truth all the time. I hope she and I remain in contact after this game is over. I don't know what I would do if she made it to the F2 with me- she would kick my butt, that's for sure! But I would like taking the ass whoopin' from her I adore her so much! Every time I try to apologize for something, she says "never apologize to me". Gracie would probably whip my ass as well! LMAO... Do I even have a chance with these women? Win or lose, this has just been an awesome experience to meet them both.

And last, it's Miss Ellie, the person I love speaking with all the time. She has such a big heart and tries to do alot of things in one day. Her life is full of purpose. She does things for others and never asks anything in return. I want her to be in the F4 with Gracie, Jenne, and myself. If that happens, I don't know what I would do. It would be very difficult to decide. I like them all soooo much. And it's a blessing to have met them.

Does it even sound like I am playing the game anymore? Haha... don't worry, I still am! But I will not vote for those 3.

In passing, Annette smiles at Gracie and says:

ANNETTE: Glad Steve didn't win.
Gracie: *grin* me too
Gracie: though how the heck lucas found ALL those words

Annette also shares how she is feeling with not winning immunity

I'm feeling nervous, very nervous - I'm feeling as if my time is coming to an end in this game. No one's said anything but, for some reason, I don't know if I can trust Ellie & Jenne, and if they're really as Pro-Women as they seemed to be. I wouldn't not be *at all* surprised if they were working with the guys and they voted Gracie or myself out next. I'll be very bummed - but happy that, at least, I made the jury. We'll see.

[Host Rob]

Playing the hardest he has since the game began, Steve finds Kyle:

Big Steve: Hey!
Kyle: hey steve, what's up?
Big Steve: I just want to clue u in
Big Steve: Since Annette lost, she will probably be booted
Big Steve: that's the plan right now
Big Steve: Annette is great at challenges
Big Steve: plus she did vote for you
Kyle: yeah she did
Kyle: how many people are on board with this?
Big Steve: Gracie, Lucas, Taylor, and probably Jenne
Big Steve: and me
Kyle: yeah
Kyle: annette is really good at the challenges
Big Steve: I stink
Kyle: So who's suggestion was annette?
Big Steve: Pretty much mine with the urging of others
Big Steve: no one would mention a name so I mentioned Annette and Lucas
Big Steve: and then others agreed
Kyle: cool
Kyle: I was just wondering who was calling the shots around here
Big Steve: I am not trying to call the shots- but I get sick of people saying "I dunno"
Kyle: LOL
Kyle: the blanket answer
Big Steve: I want to know!
Big Steve: lol yes
Big Steve: so when I mention a name, people loosen up
Big Steve: I also want to protect you since you got 2 votes last time
Kyle: thanks...getting votes sucks!

Kyle still feels very vulnerable and shares it with Gracie:

Kyle: well....now all i can do is hope lucas doesn't swing a tie
Gracie: between you two?
Kyle: i just hope he's with us
Gracie: I thought the vote is for annette?
Kyle: I'm hoping it still is
Gracie: he'll vote for annette
Gracie: he's just as afraid of a tie I think
Kyle: so what happens if annette wins immunity?
Gracie: she won't
Gracie: who would be your backup choice though?
Kyle: the only other options are ellie and steve
Kyle: and steve is an easy swing vote and bad challenger
Gracie: *nods*
Gracie: Steve is also working everyone really HARD
Kyle: yeah he is
Kyle: shooting himself in the foot
Kyle: Steve says that Annette was his doing
Gracie: LOL!
Gracie: he's clueless
Gracie: he asked me for a f2
Gracie: I's not dumb
Gracie: I said yes .. thinking NOT
Kyle: so he said annette to you ?
Gracie: yes
Kyle: cool
Gracie: *nods*
Gracie: and lucas will vote with us
Gracie: we'll be okay I think for this vote
Kyle: ok
Kyle: but i'm still nervous
Gracie: me too
Gracie: after teh kelley fiasco
Gracie: I'm really nervous
Kyle: well i found out that Ellie voted for Lucas and annette and Kelley voted for me
Gracie: that's good news then!
Gracie: at least lucas didn't vote you
Kyle: well....thinking about it...i'm not sure
Kyle: LOL
Kyle: this is just from Steve
Gracie: sounds about right ...
Gracie: though annette may have voted lucas and ellie voted you
Kyle: or Lucas coulda voted me
Kyle: who knows
Kyle: can't i just read everyone's confessionals???
Gracie: lol
Gracie: I'm almost positive Lucas didn't vote for you
Gracie: if what I suspect is right
Gracie: kellye and ellie voted you
Gracie: and annette voted lucas
Gracie: but what do I know
Gracie: annette may have voted you
Gracie: I *know* Kelley did
Kyle: well i guess there's no use trying to figure out now
Gracie: but with ellie and steve being so close
Gracie: I'm sure he knows how she voted
Gracie: so she must have voted lucas
Kyle: we'll see


Jenne is sitting on her front porch when Ellie walks up.

Jenne: I’m so tired
Ellie: Aw
Ellie: I'm tired too
Jenne: wanna take a nap with me in the hut?
Jenne: lol
Ellie: LOL, sure... lets go out in to the woods. "Hey we're going to go look for fruit.. be back in 5 hours!"
Jenne: come back with no fruit *yah i dont know what happened. the trees weren't feeling fruity today"
Ellie: lmao... "Oh, the fruit... yeah a bear just came out of nowhere. Weird, huh?"
Jenne: "but yah know bears are herbavores so they didnt eat us"
Ellie: Random Castaway: Why do you both have leaves all over your backs?
Ellie: Camouflage... from those nasty bears
Jenne: i've heard taylor and lucas's name come up for TC. did you hear the same thing?
Ellie: Yes, I heard the same. Kyle and Steve want Lucas.
Jenne: no one trusts him
Jenne: i talked to steve bout it
Jenne: and i know kyle doesnt like lucas at all cause he voted for him
Jenne: he's good in challenges too
Ellie: I like Lucas. lol
Jenne: to be honest, i like him too!
Ellie: I don't trust any of the guys except Steve.
Jenne: well steve wanted to be with the girls for so long
Ellie: I heard Annette and Lucas want Taylor out.
Jenne: this is gonna be a mess then huh?
Ellie: I just don't want to leave Taylor and Kyle here... I fear Gracie might have something going with them.
Jenne: i knew taylor and kyle were friends but steve told me today they were closer than that
Ellie: Steve and Kyle are closer than Taylor and Kyle?
Jenne: are you asking me? i have no clue
Ellie: LOL, I thought that's what you were saying...
Ellie: what did you mean?
Jenne: steve just said that kyle and tay were tight
Ellie: Oh ok, I definitely want one of them gone!
Jenne: lol
Jenne: steve will try to keep kyle as long as he can
Ellie: Yeah, now Steve is all about getting Lucas out over Taylor which worries me.
Jenne: well maybe he doesnt want to make kyle chose
Jenne: *shrugs*
Jenne: till steve has #s to chose for him!
Jenne: :-P
Ellie: Do you think Gracie could have an alliance with the guys?
Ellie: At least Taylor and Kyle
Jenne: possible, but i just dont see it. gracie and i have been friends this whole game. and she has never given me any indication she was alligned with anyone but the girls
Jenne: but i got played real good in my other game
Jenne: so i have learned to expect the unexpected. its possible. i just havnt seen it
Ellie: Everyone who has gone feels betrayed by Gracie. lol
Jenne: really?
Jenne: why her?
Jenne: from what she tells me she wants you, me, annette, and her in the f4
Ellie: Ashlee and Jamie had alliances with her at one point and Kelley thought they were friends and Gracie lied to her.
Jenne: and steve f5
Ellie: Ok
Jenne: i didnt know kelley talked to anyone!
Ellie: lol we talked semi-regularly
Jenne: and here i thought she wasnt playing the game!
Jenne: she just wasnt playing with ME!

[Host Rob]

A bit later Gracie walks up to Jenne’s hut. She just missed Ellie which was probably a good thing.

Gracie: hey cutie
Jenne: hey honey
Gracie: how are ya?
Gracie: *sits on Jenne's lap*
Jenne: *giggles*
Gracie: I'm feeling quite silly
Gracie: and COLD
Jenne: interesting combo
Jenne: its pouring
Gracie: its FREEZING
Gracie: and raining
Jenne: i like rain
Jenne: being wet!
Gracie: I don't mind rain and being wet .. *grumble* I just don't like it freezing
Gracie: lol .. I'm so FUSSY
Jenne: at least its not too cold here
Gracie: yummy
Gracie: I'm hungry
Jenne: *feeds gracie*
Gracie: yay!
Jenne: i think steve would vote for annette
Jenne: i didnt make any sudden movement
Jenne: but impression i got feeling him out
Gracie: that's what he told me earlier too
Jenne: cause then he'll have you, me, ellie, and kyle
Jenne: he'll think he's set
Gracie: *giggle*
Jenne: but he wants annette gone cause he wants kyle there instead of her. ellie will want Annette
Gracie: hmmm
Gracie: Kyle thinks that Ellie voted Lucas
Jenne: she lie to him?
Jenne: cause she knows he likes kyle
Jenne: we can use that later!
Gracie: Steve told him that
Jenne: oooh, cause ellie probally told steve that
Gracie: yep
Jenne: can so use that
Gracie: heck ya
Jenne: does kyle know ellie did vote for him?
Gracie: evidently not
Jenne: cause we can let him think annette voted for him to keep him voting for her
Jenne: but later on...we can let steve know ellie lied to him
Gracie: *grin*
Jenne: when we vote her off
Gracie: we can surely do that!
Jenne: awesome
Gracie: according to Kyle
Gracie: Steve trusts Lucas the least
Gracie: and then me next to the least
Gracie: since evidently STeve believes Lucas and I are tight
Jenne: steve acts like he would never vote you off to me
Jenne: but thats cause he knows i like you
Gracie: not what he's telling Ellie and Kyle
Jenne: to gain his trust, today i suggested a f4 with him, kyle, ellie, and myself
Gracie: you go
Gracie: what did he say?
Jenne: acted like he didnt want to vote you off...or kyle either
Jenne: i was planting it in his head though. cause if he thinks im willing to vote you off, he'll be more honest with me
Gracie: *nods*
Gracie: lol
Gracie: just warn me if he is
Gracie: not that it will work
Jenne: he isnt this round
Jenne: i think he is thinking annette, lucas, or taylor
Jenne: he trusts lucas the least. but i dont him we were safer with him around
Jenne: cause no one trusted him
Jenne: said i'd be willing to vote annette but i didnt want to. but she was good in challenges.
Jenne: and he found our kyle was really tight with taylor
Jenne: so he may want tay gone but he wont want to piss off kyle
Gracie: *nods*
Gracie: Kyle is asking me about people wanting him out
Gracie: well
Gracie: Steve and Ellie setting him up more than anything
Jenne: no one wants kyle gone except lucas
Jenne: :-P
Gracie: I don't trust Steve at all
Gracie: not him
Gracie: and not Ellie
Jenne: agreed
Jenne: steve has played this game hard
Jenne: and no one notices
Jenne: ellie wasnt until recently
Jenne: cause she was playing another game
Jenne: she got voted out of it though, and BAM she is playing this one HARDer
Gracie: yep
Jenne: and i think dem two have a deal
Gracie: and they both think I'm pretty stupid
Jenne: well you play dumb!
Gracie: I am
Jenne: "is it me or does gracie seem like she should live in a group home for mentally challenged folks?"
Gracie: *giggle*
Jenne: omg thats what i said to karen bout the judging on the captions. i was like "be honest with me karen. you outsourced the judging to a mentally challenge group home huh?"
Jenne: cause it took so damn long!
Jenne: she thought that was purdy funny and said it was true! her brother and hubby judged!
Gracie: LOL
Jenne: ellie told me steve/kyle want lucas gone and annette/lucas want taylor gone
Jenne: *rolls eyes*
Gracie: LOL
Gracie: Ellie is telling some pretty interesting lies lately
Gracie: <sigh>
Gracie: between us
Gracie: I'd like to lose either steve or ellie
Gracie: they are lying WAY too much
Jenne: convince mikey
Jenne: i was gonna give him kyle for being a good boy. but if we can prolong kyle i'd want to
Gracie: me too, actually
Gracie: if it weren't for the fact that both steve and ellie suck at challenges
Jenne: i know!




Jenne reassures Lucas of where Kyle stands as the hour approaches for Tribal Council.
Jenne: dude, kyle is solid with us for this vote
Jenne: he doesnt trust you cause of your vote for him, but he is solid
Lucas: I wasn't worried
Jenne: i may have to let him think we can vote you off after it though. Got to keep him happy. but i want you to know what im doing
Lucas: just keep stringing me along ;-)
Jenne: lol, yah, you are just sooo untrustworthy
Jenne: you may swing to the other side!
Jenne: *gasps*
Lucas: if kyle were smart he'd be asking why I flipped.
Lucas: but he;s not
Jenne: what was your reason?
Jenne: beside you would never vote for pooky
Lucas: I said he was safe and I knew he was staying put
Lucas: seriously
Jenne: for a lil while longer anyways!
Lucas: thats what I said in the vote too
Lucas: so it wasn't a lie
Jenne: i do like the guy a lot. but he has to go. just like all dem other fools
Lucas: I stopped trusting after the tony vote when he said he was willing to vote me out that day
Jenne: and you went off on him about it, and he felt about the same after that
Lucas: I tried to be suitably contrite...I think I acted more panicky then anything
Jenne: lmao
Jenne: suitably contrite!
Lucas: well I couldn't say I wanted his head on a stick
Jenne: sounds tasty!
Jenne: like shish kabob

[Host Rob]

Later, Gracie informs Lucas of all she has heard.

Gracie: I had some interesting chats last night
Lucas: oh?
Gracie: Kyle comes to me
Gracie: and says that Steve is telling him that Ellie wants to vote you
Gracie: but Kyle isn't voting you
Gracie: then
Gracie: Ellie comes to me
Gracie: and says that Kyle and Steve want to vote Taylor
Gracie: and then
Gracie: Steve comes to me and wants to vote Annette
Lucas: so many options
Gracie: I was seriously cracking up
Gracie: it just struck me as funny as hell
Lucas: Ellie must not realize that Kyle is Taylor's bitch
Gracie: sounds like they're targeting Taylor
Gracie: Steve and ellie, I mean
Lucas: which is easy to do when you barely chat with people
Gracie: ellie is insane
Gracie: I think the only people ellie talks to are Jenne and Steve
Gracie: ooh
Gracie: and then
Gracie: Steve asks me who do I think isn't working hard enough to stay in the game
Gracie: <sigh> I wanted to hand him a mirror
Gracie: and that's all I know
Lucas: we want steve to stay though
Gracie: I know*
Lucas: we need fodder to drag along
Gracie: yep
Lucas: who would seriously vote for them to win?
Gracie: LOL
Gracie: if Annette doesn't win .. she's our biggest threat
Lucas: very
Lucas: surely kyle sees that
Gracie: I hate to cut her .. simply because she's most loyal to me ... but I also recognize that she's a threat .. and must go
Gracie: and
Gracie: well .. I'm most loyal to you guys
Gracie: :-D
Lucas: just one more to go...hehehehe
Lucas: then the game is all but ours
Gracie: I know!
Gracie: I'm geeked
Gracie: I'm very proud of us all
Gracie: we've all worked hard to get here
Lucas: I'm thrilled with myself
Lucas: I had no one for so long I could trust 100%
Gracie: I know
Gracie: and you made it through all those tc's!
Gracie: you should be very proud of yourself
Lucas: I am
Gracie: *hugs*
Gracie:
Gracie: evidently Taylor called me 'beth' to Kyle the other day
Gracie: passed it off .. as having another im come up
Lucas: oy vey
Gracie: yeah




Even though he assured Jenne and Gracie he wasn’t worried about Kyle, Lucas still goes to him to firm the vote up

Kyle: hey what's up?
Lucas: just confirming the vote
Kyle: yep yep
Kyle: *rubs hands together
Lucas: you waiting for this one I take it?
Kyle: oh yes
Lucas: I always thought you two were getting along fine, too.
Kyle: i've always liked him
Kyle: until he started playing me against you
Kyle: and telling Ellie that we were voting taylor
Lucas: I got wind of that too
Lucas: I'm wondering if thats why we both got slammed with votes
Kyle: i'm beginning to wonder
Kyle: what i hate most is that Steve has always bragged about how honestly he is going to play this game
Lucas: he was for so long
Lucas: just recently its like he decided to act differently
Kyle: yeah i don't know



Finally, as he leaves his hut, Lucas encounters Annette, who is feeling very much a target for the vote.

ANNETTE: How are you?
Lucas: um....relieved. Yes, relieved.
ANNETTE: Relieved?
Lucas: I felt very vunerbale
ANNETTE: Did you? I do now.
Lucas: I think you deserve to stay.
ANNETTE: Me too I guess we'll see what majority says.
ANNETTE: Can I ask who you're voting for tonight?
Lucas: I haven't decided.
ANNETTE: Ok
Lucas: I won't lie to you--people have approached me about you but they have also done the same about Steve.
Lucas: and I trust that stays between you and me
ANNETTE: People as in more than 1?
Lucas: the same people in both cases.
ANNETTE: I would be realllllly bummed out if I left before Steve.
Lucas: I'm not really sure which way it will swing. It goes back and forth.
Lucas: but if I find out for sure the majority is voting for you I won't leave you in the dark
ANNETTE: *sigh* This stinks.
Lucas: I know. I've been in that spot before. It;s not fun
ANNETTE: Steve won't even talk to me.
Lucas: I find that surprising. But he's been playing harder lately
ANNETTE: He never has. I say Hello and he doesn't say anything.
Lucas: Really? I find that VERY surprising.
ANNETTE: How many times do I have to say something before I get a response? lol
Lucas: That's not the Steve I know. I truly am very very surprised. I thought he talked to everyone
ANNETTE: See - that's why I'm sad that I might go before him. I talk to everyone, he doesn't. I show up to all the TCs, he doesn't.
Lucas: he has a curfew though so ---I mean, you are right about being here and talking to everyone
ANNETTE: Hell, I wouldn't be upset if I went next - just not now.
Lucas: you do and he doesn't
Lucas: I can bring you good news!
ANNETTE: Can you?
Lucas: Yes
ANNETTE: Let me guess.
ANNETTE: You saved a bunch of money on your car insurance by switching to Geiko?
Lucas: nope. better! unless something changes between now and tc
Lucas: you're staying put
ANNETTE: Thank You Lucas.
Lucas: don't thank me
Lucas: it wasn't my call
ANNETTE: I'm sure you had a hand in that.
Lucas: I just didn't oppose voting him off
ANNETTE: I have a happy heart now.

[Host Rob]

The castaways file in to the council are and take their seats:


Karen: *TRIBAL COUNCIL BEGINS NOW*
Karen: And here enters our jury…
Kelley quietly walks in and takes a seat in the jury section.
Karen: Welcome Tribe Orleans to tribal council #11.
Karen: Unfortunately one of you will be leaving the game tonight and joining Kelley on the jury.
Karen: As always, I will begin by asking you each a question. When you are finished with your response, please say "done" so I know you are finished.
Karen: Taylor...
Karen: Describe each person left in the game using just one word.
Taylor: alright a question
Taylor: What's with these tough ones Karen?
Taylor: Seriously
Karen: that doesn't seem like a very tough question to me lol
Lucas: it's seven words. lol
Taylor: thinking
Ellie: lol
Taylor: I hate these questions I can never come up with the write words
Gracie: *steals Taylor's question from him*
Taylor: Gracie-Smart Steve-Fun Kyle-Kooky Jenne-Minx Annette-Caring( Strong as well) Lucas-Intense Ellie- Mature for her age
Taylor: But overall I think we are a great group
Taylor: very strong, and a great final 8 if I do say so myself
Taylor: DONE
Karen: thanks taylor
Karen: Kyle...
Karen: How are the politics in camp? Is everyone getting along?
Kyle: actually.....yes i think so on the outside....
Kyle: but...
Kyle: I believe there are some strange and unusual goings on on the inside
Kyle: lot's of misunderstandings
Kyle: DONE
Karen: thanks kyle
Karen: Annette...
Karen: How safe do you feel tonight? And if your tribe mates were thinking of voting you off tonight, what would you say to them to persuade them otherwise?
ANNETTE: I never feel safe unless I have that immunity, which I don't - unless Lucas is feeling generous.
ANNETTE: Seriously tho, if someone wanted to vote me out, I'd say that I try my hardest to get to know everyone, to keep morale high, to keep the game fun and I think I've proven myself as someone who deserves to stick around
ANNETTE: at least for a bit longer. Done.
Taylor: hello?
Karen: thanks annette
Karen: Steve...
Karen: Which is more important to you right now: friendships or alliances?
Big Steve: Tough question... I'd say friendship is more important to me. I know this is Survivor and you shouldn't let personal feelings get in the way, but these people are truly wonderful individuals, each with their own redeeming qualities
Big Steve: I hope to keep in touch with many people after this game. Done.
Karen: thanks steve
Karen: Ellie...
Karen: Who do trust the most on this tribe? Who do you trust the least? (You must give a name for each question.)
Ellie: Eeek
Ellie: Well, I hope you won't this to be a cop out but I trust Jenne, Annette, and Gracie the most since we've been together since forever it seems like. I can't choose between them. And as for the person I trust least... I guess
Ellie: that would be Kyle since we just don't talk very much. Nothing personal.
Ellie: done
Karen: thanks ellie
Karen: Gracie...
Gracie: yes ma'm
Karen: You came in 2nd place in the challenge. Do you think that makes you a threat?
Gracie: *grumble* 2nd place ... lol
Lucas: *spit shines his immunity necklace*
Gracie: no .. I don't think so .. I think this was just a challenge I worked really hard on
Gracie: and that's all I can do for challenges. There are some I did okay on .. some I sucked on
Gracie: and I'm still *grumbling* about 2nd. My fingers HURT!
Gracie: Everyone shines at different things.
Gracie: (done)
Karen: thanks gracie
Karen: Jenne...
Karen: As you know from the results of the the last immunity challenge, you had 130 which was the lowest amount of words compared to the immunity winner's amount of 14,246 words.
Karen: That's a huge difference. What do you think caused you to lose this challenge?
Jenne: Simple. Motivation and priorities. I meant no disrespect to this game or those I am playing with but i made a decision this week to focus on my academics and I told people as much. I knew some people were gonna work their butts off to win this and there was no chance i was gonna win. So rather than waste time to lose, i spent my time preparing for a midterm. If I am voted off tonight, it will not be a consequence of the IC and I will be content in the decision that I made. done
Karen: thanks jenne
Karen: Lucas...
Karen: Congratulations on your immunity win. How does it feel to have immunity tonight? Do you think you needed it?
Lucas: I felt I was in a potentially precarious position (how's that for alliteration?). I really truly did. That may have just been the paranoia and I know that it gets to the best of us. (more)
Lucas: Like all of us here I don't think i would have felt safe at all if I didn't win. It definitely motivated me. And, on a side note--this win was all about what I could do so it feels a little more earned as well.
Lucas: I am happy I won.
Lucas: (done)
Karen: thanks lucas
Karen: Lucas…As the winner of immunity, you have the opportunity to give up the necklace to someone else on your tribe if you wish. Please state now if you are going to keep immunity for yourself or pass it on to someone else.
Gracie: *steals it*
Lucas: My fingers, which are still numb, would never forgive me if I gave it up. I'm holding on to this. But thanks for asking. ;-)
Lucas: (done)
Karen: OK…Lucas has immunity, so you cannot vote for him. Everyone else is vulnerable.
Karen: With that said, it's time to vote!
Gracie: *scribbles Lucas on my parchment anyway*
Karen: When I call your name, please approach the voting urn and write down you vote and the reason.

Karen: Kyle
Karen: Annette
Karen: Steve
Karen: Taylor
Karen: Gracie
Karen: Ellie
Karen: Lucas
Karen: I'll go tally the votes… Once the votes are read, the decision is final and the person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes…
First vote...
ANNETTE
Second vote...
STEVE
Third vote...
STEVE
Fourth vote...
STEVE
Fifth vote...
STEVE
Sixth vote...
STEVE
That's enough...no need to read any more.
STEVE, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch*
Big Steve: *good luck*
Karen: The rest of you can head back to camp.
Taylor: good luck steve
Kyle: bye steve
Taylor: We'll miss you!
Big Steve has left the room.
Ellie: Bye Steve
Karen: *END OF TRIBAL COUNCIL*


How they voted and why:

ANNETTE:
My vote is for Steve - you want me gone but I'd rather see you gone. You don't talk to me, and seem to brag about that fact. You're not around for tribal councils - and I try to be. So why should I go before you? It's just... inconceivable. Take care and I hope you get the help you need, since you seem to make people think you're on your death bed. If you actually *are*, you'll be in my prayers.

ELLIE:
My vote is for STEVE. I thought I would never cast a vote for you until the final 5 but lately you've really proven yourself to be untrustworthy. I don't appreciate you telling people I wanted Annette gone when you know that's a complete lie. Still, though, I think you're a good person so this does suck. Good luck and I hope we're still friends no matter what happens!

GRACIE:
*saunters up the voting urn* My vote is: Steve. This is a vote I love to make. You've told too many lies and they caught up with you. You thought you could slid into the F4 with people who have actually played this game. You stayed an Jenne and my pleasure .. and the pleasure is gone and so are you.

JENNE:
My vote is for Steve. This isn't the tribal council I wanted to vote you off at but I wanted my alliance partners to have *some* say in what happened in this game. Its cute that you think you have been playing me all along my dear, real cute! But this game is mine to lose, always has been. Concentrate on your health next week, not this game. Take care!

KYLE:
Big Steve. Well....I would not have done this (this soon) but I don't know why you waited until day 30 to start playing as dumbly as you have! I mean lie to everyone, and ask Gracie of all people if she would vote me out? Were you just asking to be voted out? I like you though, just can't have you here anymore. See ya.

LUCAS:
My vote is for BIG STEVE. I want to thank you for "looking out for me" before but I think I can do just fine on my own. I'm sorry I couldn't return the favour...but this is what you get when you decide to start playing hard so late in the game. Thanks for voting out Mitch and I'll catch you later Pumpkin.

STEVE:
Annette- I think you are a great person. I hope you know this is nothing personal. We never talked much during this game and I regret that. We could have worked really well together. However, I must vote someone off and you are the one I know the least. Sorry. Again, I adore you and it's nothing personal.

TAYLOR:
Steve- Nothing personal, I'm actually against this vote and I think this is a mistake, Annette is very powerful. She should go while we have the chance, but my alliance doesn't feel that way. You're a good guy, and LIKE EVERY person I wish I would have connected with you more.


Big Steve’s final words

First off, I want to thank the hosts for their efforts and hardwork. This game was a huge success! You picked a great cast and ran a smooth and fair game.

As for the game, it was everything I expected and more! It was incredible meeting so many unique and fantastic individuals who are simply amazing. The cast was phenomenal with intriguing personalities. I learned so much and I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to play with such high-caliber players. It felt as though it was an All-Star game. Everyone knew how to play and the game was so emotional and intense. It was the best experience.

That being said, I was somewhat surprised at getting the boot. I played hard and I took a big risk at a critical point in the game. Unfortunately, I approached the wrong people. Looking back, I have no regrets with how I played. If nothing else, I leave with the satisfaction of knowing that I was, for the most part, honest and kind. That's who I am- honest, kind, and loyal.

I will say a few things about the remaining players in the game...

Ellie... God bless your heart! You warned me and I didn't listen. I put too much trust into a few people and it ultimately cost me the game. You were always there and I am very thankful. I hope you strive to achieve all your goals. You are a special girl who can do anything you put your mind to. Good luck.

Kyle... You are a very gifted writer. Not only can you write unbelievably, but you are also one of the most interesting individuals I have ever met. You are someone who sees the World from a different perspective that is very refreshing. You also have a great sense of humor that keeps me smiling. Thanks for all the good times. I will miss talking to you. Good luck.

Taylor... I never quite figured you out. But I know this much, you are very kind-hearted. You keep the Tribal Council atmosphere light and it was a joy to play this game with you. You were very funny and I will miss your presence. Good luck.

Lucas... The most scrutinized player in this game. And what did you do to deserve all that criticism? Nothing. You have taken more heat than anyone and yet, you are still alive and are kicking some serious ass. You are very persistent and that will serve you well in this game but also in life. Good luck.

Annette... I wish I had gotten to know you better. My last vote was nothing personal. In fact, my vote was to honor the fact that you are a huge threat. You were always so sweet and loving to me. Thank you. You seem like such a considerate and loving mother. Good luck.

Jenne... Wow, you are an awesome chick. You already know that though! Thanks for all the good times. You have this presence about you that is felt 3,000 miles away. You are amazing! Keep in touch! Good luck.

Gracie... What is left to say? *hugs* This game is so amazing and incredible because of you! I walk away from this game, knowing that you did me in. I will always remember all the fun we had. We smiled, we joked, and we laughed together. I hope you were sincere to me at some point in the game. It would tear me apart if you didn't want to be my friend when this is all over. Good luck.

"Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they are meant to be there; they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are."