[Danni Boatwright]

Another day another dollar! Only 13 more people stand between you and that sweet prize money. Hopefully you're ready to race the end of this marathon like your life depends on it.

1-Another man out the door. How does Ace's departure impact your game?
2-Break down the trust you have with each member of this tribe. Where do you think your strongest loyalties lie?
3-What alliances are you a part of? do you think these will hold long term? or are they just a mechanism to make the next phase of the game?
4-Merge must be on the horizon at this point. Have you and your allies discussed your plans?

BONUS

5- Walk us through the setup for that epic blindside? feeling the rush?

[Aurora]

Another day another dollar! Only 13 more people stand between you and that sweet prize money. Hopefully you're ready to race the end of this marathon like your life depends on it.

1-Another man out the door. How does Ace's departure impact your game?
2-Break down the trust you have with each member of this tribe. Where do you think your strongest loyalties lie?
3-What alliances are you a part of? do you think these will hold long term? or are they just a mechanism to make the next phase of the game?
4-Merge must be on the horizon at this point. Have you and your allies discussed your plans?

BONUS

5- Walk us through the setup for that epic blindside? feeling the rush?

First of all, Gary, I would argue that "Ace in the Hole" is a pretty obvious pun.


1. Ace leaving has given me new life in the game. I came in this tribe down 5-3, and I'm now sitting pretty, up 4-2.

2. Susie is a really tight ally at this point. I trust her, and I think she's a super cool person. Randy would be next for sure; he's really stuck his neck out there for us. I have some trust in Devens for jumping ship. Little left for Chris and no love lost between me and Eric.

3. I think Susie and I will stay together for a while. Randy seems pretty loyal. I don't know what's going on in the other tribe, but I hope Michelle and Lauren will stick around and we can reunite at the merge.

4. I'm constantly thinking about the merge, running the numbers, and strategizing about the next phase in the game. I started to throw out scenarios to my tribe last night because I get the sense that strategy might speak more to Devens. I don't think that's really Susie or Randy's style, though, so I'm going to stick with relationship-building with them.

5. It was a cool blindside. It all came down to Devens. I knew I wasn't going to be the one to convince him, so I put my best player on the field and let him call the plays. I had to trust that Randy would get it done and he did. It was impressive. And I have to give some credit to Eric. If he didn't grab immunity immediately in the challenge, I don't think Devens would have jumped.

Feeling the rush? ... It's just another day in the office.

[Aurora]

Gary, more downvotes?! Danni made the pun, not me!

PS - I see right through your curmudgeonly exterior. There's a heart of gold somewhere in there.