[Dean Kowalski]

SINGLE DIGITS BABY!!! Congrats to you guys making it to FINAL NINE

We're getting into endgame now. From 40 people to 9. Have fun with this much needed weekend break, before we get into the final week of the season! Aegean Sea is almost over, yet there's still a bit more ahead, so let's do some reflecting together.

Chill with DK Chillin!

1. Describe your Stranded experience so far. It's been almost a month since this game first began. What did you think you were getting into when you first signed up? Is this like anything you've done before? Are you having a good time? What are some differences of your opinion on this game from Day 1, to right now? List some ups and downs you've been through this season.
2. Today's tribal council was whisperless, but still intriguing nonetheless. What do you make of all the talk going around in there about goats? Do you think there are any goats right now, or is it hogwash? Do you think you might be perceived to be one? Does your end strategy involve bringing goats to the end, or do you want to cull them before they have a chance to make it there?
3. Think of FTC, Final Tribal Council. Who do you think you fare best against to win the game? Who do you think would be difficult to beat if they sat next to you?
4. Similarly to the above question, who do you think has excellent shots going into next week to win this game if they make it to the end? Is there anyone who has low or even impossible odds to win if they make it to the end?
5. Jury management is said to be something super important to start taking into account in this stage of the game. Do you believe there are/will be any bitter jurors? If you make it to jury, would you be one of them? How do you go about making sure that a jury will vote for you to win the game?
6. Since it's the weekend, let's do an updated trust rankings list. Tell us who's your top ally and who's your sworn enemy.

Now, get some shut eye. You're going to need it for next week.

[Bret]

[Bret]

[Bret]

Trust Rankings:

1. Jacob
2. Wendell
3. Jay (even though he shouldn't)
4. Shirin
5. Will
6. Rachel
7. Erika
8. Lindsey

[Bret]

Just waking up for the day, and Jay tells me he wants to discuss game. I have a feeling it's about Wendall being voted out. Im gonna make sure that doesn't happen so that we can take Jay out next round. Tomorrow I am planning on being "honest" with him by telling him that we probably won't have the numbers to take out Wendall. Jay has to have something boiling in his pot. I can feel it. Just the fact alone he is willing to work with Lindsey and Rachel after being huge threats is a red flag.

[Bret]

So, a couple days ago, Wendall approached me with a Final three deal including him, Jacob, and myself. At first, I liked the idea, but over the weekend I am realizing more how quickly this game changes because of the numbers dwindling down. I know Wendell would win if he took Jacob and myself. Also, Jay just told me now that Wendell made a final three with him Jay, and myself. Obviously, that does not work for my game. Jay would beat me. ON TOP OF THIS! Wendell told Erika about a final three deal including her as well. I have to keep Wendell around to eliminate Jay at a later time, but he is just writing his obituary in the meantime for when I can take him out. 

Wendell is cool and all, but he needs to stop play this game of "Let's Make a Deal". It's getting him in trouble. I'm the same kind of player, he is not keeping in mind what is best for everybody's game and letting that impact his decisions like he should. I can cover my tracks, that's what I have been doing this entire game.

[Kimmi Kappenberg]

Apologies if you've gone over this in your videos, I haven't been able to watch everything, but who would be your ideal people to go to f3 with?

[Bret]

Apologies if you've gone over this in your videos, I haven't been able to watch everything, but who would be your ideal people to go to f3 with?

No worries! For my game right now, its most likely I will go down a path with Jacob and Shirin. This game changes constantly though as people continue to make moves. Shirin is so nice, but I do not really see her as somebody worthy winning. Jacob and I are controlling the game from my point of view, and I would just have to explain how I should win over Jacob. That sounds not too bad too me. Especially with the moves about to made here soon. 

[Bret]

[Bret]

[Bret]

This about to get spicy!