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| BROBST | Jul 11 2017, 10:23 PM Post #106 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 3 - DUBLIN: ![]() "I need to get Brooke to make a deal with me. She's been very good about her words, not saying outright who she feels closest to, just saying: 'I got your back, I feel most comfortable with you and Ozzy.' I have to keep working her first and Ozzy second to try to get a deal going because, yes, we *could* lose Tony ~ ~ but then what?? What if we stay like this for awhile and lose another challenge ~ who goes after that?? Yes, I'm a strong player, but all three of us are, which is why I do feel I need to up my social game a bit. The key is to do it with without being so obvious. Gotta use my skills and not let them catch on to what I'm doing. I am pretty good at building relationships with people ~ so I've gotta up my game and see what I can do. I feel like my social game is good right now ~ but Brooke's is better. And with so few people........ things stand out more than they would with ten players, so I have to be really careful. I'm observant & I don't know if they realize HOW observant ~ so it's time to put my head down & work to improve my position in the game. Not that I'm in a bad one, cause I don't think so. But you snooze....... you lose....... and I have no intention of losing." ![]() "This game is insane in every good meaning of the word. In our last episode, we leave me with a crazypants plan to use my new found gift for mischief & was waiting to hear from my most trusted advisors on what they think. Long story short ~ they said hold onto the power to switch tribes because the risk to my poor innocent torch was too great. So, here I am, this weight heavy on my crudely crafted bag, hoping that when the time is right, I'll still have it to use. I spoke with Julie and with Ozzy (who used to be #1 of the 3, but may be ousted by Julie since we've been talking more. Should be interesting later on. Notice I did NOT mention asking Tony for his thoughts on the power I found. Or mentioning it to him AT ALL. Methinks this may come back to bite me square in the ass later as he seems to be getting his weird scattered ducks in a row. He's not a bad guy....... I just think he needed to get his legs under him. The good news is WE WON THE 2ND CHALLENGE!!! Julie was amazing and Ozzy pulled through and we're safe! I came in at a close second a few times myself, so at least I'm not doing too horribly, LOL. If we can keep this up and ride the wave to shore....... I think all the anticipation/anxiety will have been worth it. Much more to discuss, but I needed to get that out as the board is playing tricks on me and I keep seeing a post saying *BROOKE WINS EVERYTHING!* That cannot be the case........ so clearly I'm crazy......." ![]() "I thought for sure I was a goner last night. I was online at least 45 minuets prior kibitzing and chatting with my fellow Dubliners. I also was setting a few extra open windows on things I thought we might need in the challenge. I had four windows open. I'm ready to go when about 10 minutes before the challenge -- -- my laptop freezes. Stuck, Froze, Nada, F~_k !! I try to reboot and THEN..... LOADING UPDATES DO NOT SHUT OFF !!! F-in Microsoft is forcing an update on me. Why now, why me. Ugh. Anyway, I try to do the challenge with my phone, and it turns out even with a phone, I don't suck as bad as Denise and Leann who really suck at word games. Luckily, the Dubliners pull it out (*without any real contribution from me*) and -- BAM -- we win immunity!!!" ![]() "I was really glad that Dublin won the challenge! I was okay with losing until Brooke started talking about potentially wanting to use her advantage. After that, I definitely wanted to win because I don't want that advantage used at all unless it absolutely has to be. Brooke & Julie are still my main alliance. I just haven't talked to Tony much. I'd imagine that Tony is talking to them more than me, so I just have to hope that Brooke and Julie are on my side, which I'm about 99.5% sure that they are. I'm hoping that Dublin pulls out another victory, but if we don't for some reason, I think that I'll be okay for the next round. And then Brooke's advantage has potential to come into play, and Ozzy will start to panic....... but for now....... I'm laying low and riding the waves!!" ![]() |
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| BROBST | Jul 11 2017, 10:37 PM Post #107 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 3 - WATERFORD: ![]() "Sooooo, I just threw that challenge. I can't be here Thursday night and I figured Denise was a sitting duck anyway. The ONLY reason I felt good about it is cause of the skipping the next challenge twist...... AND Denise's lack of participation. The twist keeps me safe Thurs when I can't be there....... ....... and Denise kept me safe tonight." ![]() "HALLELUJAH!!! I live to see another day!!! Good thing, too. I have a commitment on Thursday night at Boy Scout Camp for my son. I should be back to see the challenge. It sounds like a fun one, though! Denise is out. It's a shame. But moving on. Cirie PM'd me and said: 'What do we do now?' I responded: 'We continue to work together & move forward. What are you thinking?' Maybe this time SHE will offer a true alliance. I didn't want to throw it out to her. I want her to bring it to me. I want her to want it. I want her to know that I will be loyal (to a point) to HER......." ![]() "We just completed our first challenge. It didn't go well. In other words, we lost. *sigh* I'm in shock. I felt sooooo confident going into it. Even as the challenge began, we looked so strong. The competition quickly started to heat up, though. The Dublin and Wexford tribes started showing everyone up after the 1st few rounds with Julie and Zeke. I really thought we'd grab that 3rd spot & beat the Cork tribe handily. But they started closing the gap as our hearts sank, and before we knew it........ we were heading to Tribal. The feeling of losing was such an intense mixture of emotions. The most prominent emotion I felt was ANGER. I'm not sure who I was mad at. I guess it would be the damn Cork tribe. I realize, logically, that does not make much sense. I mean, I can't be mad at them for doing their best and beating us. They say emotions aren't logical, though. I was mad, defeated, sad, shocked, and anxious about the vote. Simply put...... I was a mess! I tried to put on a happy face, congratulate everyone & stay upbeat. I was relieved it wasn't me, but I hated to lose a tribe member. Otherwise ~ the paranoia has officially begun. Diane and I are officially aligned and have agreed to protect each other throughout the game. I'm super relieved to have someone watching my back. That feels very good and I do trust her. But I'm trying to remind myself that I'm playing with people who would probably not think twice about cutting me if given the opportunity. Such a complex game........ and it's only Day 7!!!" ![]() |
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| BROBST | Jul 11 2017, 10:43 PM Post #108 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 3 - CORK: ![]() "I'm hungry to SIGNIFICANTLY improve my standing compared to the first time I played....... ......and I'm trying to keep enough of a level head to keep that hunger from becoming insatiable. I was prepared for the possibility of Tribal Council if indeed we had to go. What I was NOT prepared for, however, was to maintain any level of confidence that I would necessarily remain in the game. This whole time..... I can't get the paranoia out of my head that Dave, Joel, and Rudy might all be conspiring against me. Do they view me as a social threat for down the road? Or even as a possible immunity threat, if we're all competing once there's individual immunity? Cork *narrowly* missed having to go to Tribal Council last night in the Wheel of Fortune-style immunity challenge. Fortunately, I contributed to my team by getting us points with COLCANNON and LUCK in the final round. Thank you, Ryan Murphy and American Horror Story, for securing me the 'COLCANNON' one. And, quite frankly, I even surprised myself by achieving those wins. Hopefully my tribemates appreciated this. Dave was the only one who directly acknowledged me for it. Although I think Rudy feels self-conscious because he didn't score any points in that challenge...... so he was trying not to bring attention to himself. .......But why didn't Joel say anything?" ![]() ![]() "That was close..... too close! I have to get used to these competitions. I would've destroyed people if that challenge was on Facebook. It is harder here because by the time I hit reply & answered -- -- there were numerous people that had already beat me. So I have to get used to it. I'm glad we survived though so we didn't have to lose anyone. Let's hope we win the next one, too!" ![]() "THAT.... WAS.... CLOSE. I must say, I didn't think I would have to rely on Bubba for this challenge. So glad he was there to compete. We were so close to going to Tribal! The plan as I see it: I would've voted for Rudy. Bubba was leery of Rudy, so he might have voted for him as well. Joel would have been the question mark. But judging from conversations with Bubba, Joel, and myself, Joel might have done the same thing. Scale of 1 to 100% - I'm 50% on Joel. Might have to reconsider making this a 3-person alliance." [*first time I have used that word*] ![]() ~ VIDEO CONFESSIONAL LINK ~
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| BROBST | Jul 12 2017, 09:03 PM Post #109 |
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~ LUCKY'S NEXT LIMERICK . . . . ![]() Each rainbow has its own end And a big pot of gold, too, my friend Dig deep, show some pluck Order up some good luck Unless it's on skill you depend |
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 03:07 AM Post #110 |
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~ PHOTO FUN IN THE PUB . . . . ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm heading to bed. I shall ponder what Erin Go Bragh means while I sleep, LOL Sweet dreams, all! ![]() ![]() He he, that was the drunk corrupted Americanized version with glitter. Amazing in its own right ~ but also horrifying! This is a little better....... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 03:50 PM Post #111 |
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![]() Challenge number three will be coming at y'all this evening! Printers primed and ready? Smartphone or digital camera accessible? Let's see how this one goes down . . . . |
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 08:11 PM Post #112 |
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SURVIVORS READY? GOOOOOO!!!
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 08:33 PM Post #113 |
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~ Password-protected entrance: LUCKOFTHEIRISH (((This Challenge Requires sOme thougHt So give alL the efFort you've goT WorK as a tEam Even thoUgh It may seem That the losing trIbe waS all for naugHt)))
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 08:34 PM Post #114 |
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 08:48 PM Post #115 |
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 09:10 PM Post #116 |
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 09:23 PM Post #117 |
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![]() Found THIS outside me hut this mornin'...... ~ Nice try, wee players. Nice try. ![]()
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 09:23 PM Post #118 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 4 - WEXFORD: ![]() "Seems that some of these people don't read the challenge instructions. You are very clear. VERY. To the point that it's rare that there's something to question/dispute in how it should go. But hey, if people want to ignore them....... it's going to be good for me! ![]() Nick's still MIA. He said he'll be back tomorrow. We shall see if we have more of him going forward. But he's been a ghost this week. Adam tried his best in the challenge, but I think was having a bit of a hard time with it. He continues to be pretty brief in his PMs, just not much strategy talk going. I try and stay in touch though, and hopefully he appreciates that and can be a future vote with me. Todd obviously remains as a close ally out here. We share lots of similar strategy and thoughts and so many topics. He provided some interesting descriptions of pre-tribe conversations. But more & more - I'm starting to trust him - that he WON'T stab me in the back. Could be a very useful ally for awhile, I think. *Then again, we're bound to be separated at a swap.* And in the time apart, we shall see if that will separate us or if we could come back together later. WHO KNOWS!!!!" ![]() "All I really have to talk to is Zeke. And I like Zeke - don't get me wrong. But the conversation is starting to feel cyclical. As crazy as it was in Heroes vs. Villains to never have the borders of tribes restrict conversation...... I wouldn't mind a little bit of that right now. I'm actually really hoping there's a swap on Sunday. I want to connect with different people and try to make relationships with them that can be utilized deeper in the game. Right now, I'm missing out on that because Adam and Nick just aren't communicators. It's still me and Zeke together. Adam & Nick are a distant 4th and 3rd. I'm largely tempted to throw the challenge and just be done with Adam. It'll eliminate any target on Zeke and I as being part of a perceived 4 that could reconnect at the merge, and it removes Adam as somebody that could potentially bring up my name in a negative way. Will I throw it, though?? THAT I don't know. It's always an uneasy feeling. Sometimes throwing a challenge actually works out. But sometimes...... .......sometimes it backfires and YOU end up going home yourself. But if we lose immunity....... then Adam is getting voted out." ![]() "I'm feeling much better about my place in the tribe. I performed really well in tonight's challenge and it helped solidify my spot, I think. Nick's inactivity is becoming a bit much during challenges. But at this rate....... Tribal Council is NOT a worry." ![]()
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 09:32 PM Post #119 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 4 - LIMERICK: ![]() "I knew there was gonna be a rainbow in tonight's challenge & I even knew it was gonna have something to with luck and then ~ I was freaked out by technical issues. I guess I'm still in Tech School on this island. Pre-school level....... but I AM learning stuff....... so there's that! And maybe....... .......just maybe....... I need to learn to *Slow Down.* I keep saying that....... now....... Deep Breath. ~ Ohhhhhhhmmmmmmmm. ~ I'm still here & get to go play @Yellowstone for two days! YAY!!! All of our *Dress Rehearsal* is now over...... Time to SHINE in our next Real Challenge!" ~ ZOE DURING HER WEEKEND VACATION ~ ![]() ![]() ~ VIDEO CONFESSIONAL LINK ~
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| BROBST | Jul 13 2017, 10:11 PM Post #120 |
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*CONFESSIONALS - Round 4 - DUBLIN: ![]() ~ VIDEO CONFESSIONAL LINK ~ ![]() ![]() "WTF was that? Most likely, I didn't read all the directions AGAIN. But this game is about getting through day by day. I for one am glad for everyday I avoid going to Tribal. It increases the likelihood I'll be sitting at the Final TC and winning this game. My thoughts now are trying to guess when the tribes will shuffle & where my gang will end up. I had a little dialogue with Bubba before we got split into tribes. I think I could rekindle an alliance with him. I see people who seem to be around a lot. That makes me think they're gamers. I said in the first day or two that I wanted to get Nick out. He's still a target for me. Although it's possible he'd make a decent meat shield." ![]() ![]() "WTF Tony??????????????????????????????? I just don't get why he doesn't read directions. I blame myself because I should have just taken on the printer role. I knew I could do it fine, but he wanted to contribute, and I figured he brought his printer home from work or whatever ~ so give him a chance. And since the challenge didn't count, it really doesn't matter, BUT HOLY--- And it's not bad enough that he doesn't read directions, but then he's in serious denial, too. He's like: 'Oh, we totally would have won immunity!!!' NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE WOULDN'T HAVE!!! I. Just. Can't. :wacko: Okay, deep breaths, practice your mindfulness, breathe in, hold for four seconds....... breathe out. REPEAT!!! But I will tell you, I'm soooooooo glad you cast me, and I just wish I knew about your games sooner ~ cause I'm having a blast ~ Yayyyyyyyyy for that at least!!! OKAY, BYE!!!!" ![]() ![]() "That challenge was like the sketch where the guy drops his hat and then spends the next HOUR (((give or take 5 years))) trying and failing to pick it back up again and probably make it to his AA meeting on time. We. All. Became. Alcoholics. Last. Night. Also, I reeeally want to know how Tony turned NOT following directions & ignoring us when we SAID he didn't follow directions into...... .......'Well, based on what Brobst said, looks like we got either first or second." UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM . . . . ![]() And then he catches attitude defending his innocence to absolutely everyone in the game..... I..... just..... I can't..... I'm both concerned for his mental health AND suspicious of his motives. AGAIN. Sooooooooo, I wake up to a message from Ozzy AND Julie saying they don't trust him (about damn time, LOL) and he needs to stay as FAR AWAY from the Sunday challenge as possible. WHAT LUCK!!! Tony seems to have taken advantage of his new found free time and has wandered off again ~ which is always fun seeing what he drags back to camp with him." ![]()
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