Post by Tim Dormer on Sept 15, 2016 4:30:24 GMT
We are down to six people now. Everyone has their eyes set on that final 3. I feel like I have a good shot at getting there. I have kept myself from being a merge target for awhile now. Problem is big players are going left and right. Dorothy was a big player and a blindside took her out. I am basically bathing in blood at this point. She told me on her way out that she didn't have the exile idol. That terrifies me that it is still in the game.
The obvious threat at this point to win is Dustin. He has a jury full of people rooting for him, he is a big underdog and strong in challenges. He doesn't have a great social or strategic game, not that has emerged yet anyway. But if he can get to the end, I can see him sweeping the votes.
The one main conversation I had this week was with Jaclyn. I know she was frustrated by last weeks results. I used that opportunity to bond with her a little more. I explained I wanted to see some underdogs make it to the finals this year. She asked if it could be her, Carrie and myself. I agreed. I think she was definitely receptive to the suggestion. She may have the exile idol after being there twice in a row. Better for me to be safe then sorry.
The challenge this week was a repeat of past competitions. I came in first in two heats and lost the last one to Dustin. So now he is on exile and immune from the vote. So not only is he in the top 5, but he could make the Top 5 with an idol in his position should he be lucky enough to find it. I have to figure out how i am going to deal with that next round. I lost this challenge due to one letter. I was finished easily 20 minutes before Dustin, but one spelling error cost ruined a good shot at it. I have overcome worse odds in the past, but Dustin feels like a bit of a challenge machine right now.
Needless to say this isn't looking good for Ian. I can see him trying to send me out of the game, now that I have told him about my idol (I told him I had access to two of them, that way he stays loyal to me and shuts his mouth). I am probably going to chance going into the Top 5 without using my idol. I might feel the need to play it next round. I don't know if there is much I can do to sway the vote away from Ian. Striking out against Julia at this point isn't a wise decision for me. I need her help to take Dustin down (and hopefully be the target for his idol). The end is in sight and I can't wait for this game to end. This vote is going to be rough for me, because Ian is a great guy and I really have enjoyed getting to know him. I promised him I would never vote for him, but I believe I will be breaking that promise this week.
Bootlist:
1. Dustin
2. Julia
3. Ian
4. Jaclyn
5. Carrie