Episode 09

[Ashley Underwood]

You survived the first boot of the merge! Stacey has joined the jury - who will be next?

What did you think of that tribal council? Did everything go as you expected?

[Jeff Probst]

Richard... if ever it was hte time for the awesome strategic richard, now is it. What's the plan?

[Richard]

You survived the first boot of the merge! Stacey has joined the jury - who will be next?

What did you think of that tribal council? Did everything go as you expected?

That tribal was a seriously bad mistake/hiccup in my game. I'm now down in the numbers 8-3, so I pretty much gotta rely strictly on immunity wins and idols from this point on. I certainly don't trust Debb or Jeff anymore, but I might have to if I wanna stay in. My goal for the next vote to stay alive is to jump ship as Hayden or Ramona most probably goes. If I can solidify my spot on the other side, then maybe, just maybe, I can somehow claw my way back into the game. I think Denise is the most important part of doing this, but I honestly can't rely on anyone but myself anymore.

[Ashley Underwood]

So you'd be willing to vote for one of Hayden or Ramona if one of the others told you to?

[Richard]

So you'd be willing to vote for one of Hayden or Ramona if one of the others told you to?

Even though I have been tight with them in the past, I would definitely be more than willing if that's what allows me to stay in the game now that I am in the minority. I was THRILLED when Ramona started arguing with Jeff because that takes the target even moreso off me. I think if I can stay in the game for the next vote or two, I should be able to regain my footing again.

[Richard]

Richard... if ever it was hte time for the awesome strategic richard, now is it. What's the plan?

The plan is simple, but pretty damn tough to execute. I'm talking to every single person that flipped on me and convincing them that I'm not at all mad and that they can use me as a number. Although people like Debb and Jeff could be important ,the true lynch pin in this operation is Denise. Thankfully, I had the smarts to get something going with her before the vote. For this first vote, I'm gonna try to flip to the other side with her and work my way into their numbers if I can. If I can make it to the 9, then I imagine I can be in a pretty good position again. It's all about bullshitting like crazy to get there. I'm working big time of Debb and Jeff, and beginning to talk to Kimmi (in addition to Denise). I see myself as a lone wolf, and will definitely be playing this game vote by vote. I GOT THIS!