Topic is Sleeping.
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 4:47 PM on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Hi there, mods!
Any chance that we can have a Survivor thread for the new season that starts tonight?
Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers
Many fans await.....
lf
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
MangledHeart ( Webmaster) posted at 5:12 PM on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
I'll take care of this today. 
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
Dorothy123 ( member #53116) posted at 6:04 PM on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Nice to see you MH! 
"I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!" Wicked Witch of the West.
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 7:16 PM on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Thank you, MH!
And nice to see you, too!!!!
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 8:38 PM on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Fellow fans:
Who is interested in becoming a player this season?
Here is the list of players.
Sign up!
Or....if you just want to comment on the progress of the game during the season, that would be great, too!!
The tribe has spoken ~ weekly update on Thursday mornings
Heroes ~ Levu Tribe
Alan Ball ~ Voted off 4th
Ashley Nolan ~ Voted off 13th, sixth member of the Jury
Ben Driebergen ~ Winner
Chrissy Hofbeck ~ Finalist, lost to Ben by 1 vote, 2nd place finish
John "JP" ~ Voted off 10th, third member of the Jury
Katrina Radke ~ Voted off 1st
Healers ~ Soko Tribe
Cole Medders ~ Voted off 9th, Day 24, second member of the Jury
Desiree "Desi" Williams ~ Voted off 8th, Day 21, first member of the Jury
Jessica Johnston ~ Voted off 7th
Joe Mena ~ Voted of 11th, fourth member of the Jury
Mike Zahalsky ~ Voted off 14th, seventh member of the Jury
Roark Luskin ~ Voted off 5th
Hustlers ~ Yawa Tribe
Alexandrea "Ali" Elliott ~ Voted off 6th
Devon Pinto ~ Voted off 15h, eights and final member of the Jury
Lauren Rimmer ~ Voted off 12th, fifth member of the Jury
Ryan Ulrich ~ Finalist, 1 vote, 3rd place finish
Simone Nguyen ~ voted off 2nd
Patrick Bolton ~ Voted off 3rd
[This message edited by looking forward at 10:25 AM, December 21st (Thursday)]
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 4:29 PM on Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Katrina was voted off first.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
Because I can win! I know how to win. Just like I went from farm town girl to Olympic swimmer (swam for the USA 1985-1991, and 1988 Olympics), I am tenacious and great at convincing others to support me. They feel good about themselves around me and value me, thus being okay with me being the winner.
Sorry, Katrina....didn't happen
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
Minnesota ( member #50615) posted at 10:21 PM on Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Who is interested in becoming a player this season?
how do you play?
Me: BS Upper 40's
Her: XWW younger 30's
Married Sept. 2010
DDay Thanksgiving 2015
Dday2- Jan28ish, 2016 -new affair
One child (Big Mister) born in 2012
Divorced Sept. 2, 2016
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 5:08 AM on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Hi Minnesota,
We used to have SIers choose their survivor cast member, or one was assigned to you.
Unfortunately, it seems that this season doesn't have the draw of interest, so I will just update weekly.
But whoever reads this thread I hope they will contribute with their thoughts and opinions.
~ lf
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
Minnesota ( member #50615) posted at 3:33 AM on Thursday, October 5th, 2017
As of right now, my choice for going all the way is Ali. She has her head on her shoulders and seems to be playing a nice calm, cool collected game.
Me: BS Upper 40's
Her: XWW younger 30's
Married Sept. 2010
DDay Thanksgiving 2015
Dday2- Jan28ish, 2016 -new affair
One child (Big Mister) born in 2012
Divorced Sept. 2, 2016
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 3:08 PM on Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Simone was voted off second.
What's your reason for being on Survivor?
I wanted a change... for like a month.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
I have good luck and I'm unafraid to make consequential decisions that affect everyone's game.
You got your change...like for six days!
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 12th, 2017
Patrick was voted off third on the 8th day.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
I believe that I can withstand the challenges in every facet. I can solve puzzles, work well with my team, strategize, and in most cases beat out my competitors with my endurance. I can take on the outdoor elements, I can fish, I can build a shelter, and probably start a fire. I am good at bonding with others and communicating to create friendship and strategies so that my team will not want to eliminate me. I will be too valuable to get rid of, but will not outperform to look like a threat.
"work well with my team"
Ahh...NO! Didn't happen at the immunity challenge. You hogged that bean bag...and Lauren's been playing baseball for 25 years...
"I will be too valuable to get rid of..."
You were blindsided.
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 2:58 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Drop your buffs - tribe swap tonight!
Still three tribes, but now a mix of players.
New tribe names, too: Levu, Soko and Yawa.
Jeff Probst: "And even though the tribes will now have unique tribe names, there are still existing alliances that will now be tested. Is it in your best interest to stay true to your original group, or is this the time to make your move?"
The new tribes, for those trying to keep track:
Levu, formerly known as the Heroes:
• Former Heroes Alan Ball (more on him momentarily) and Ashley Nolan
• Former Healers Joe Mena and Desi Williams
• Former Hustler Devon Pinto
Soko, formerly known as the Healers:
• Former Heroes Chrissy Hofbeck and JP Hilsabeck
• Former Healer Roark Luskin
• Former Hustlers Ali Elliot and Ryan Ulrich
Yawa, formerly known as the Hustlers:
• Former Hero Ben Driebergen
• Former Healers Cole Medders, Jessica Johnston and Mike Zahalsky
• Former Hustler Lauren Rimmer
Alan was voted off tonight by his new tribe mates.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
I also want to win on my own merit...Everything I've accomplished I've had to scratch and claw at it. I've never been given anything or put in situations to succeed. My life has always been about proving people wrong and I feed on that, here is another shot.
Alan, you weren't a team player.
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 10:33 PM on Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Regretfully, IMO, Roark was voted off 5th last night. She was the outsider in her tribe, and Chrissy, who caused their tribe to lose the immunity challenge, outwitted Roark.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
With a few exceptions, people usually like me. I am great at compartmentalizing, so I'll have the ability to form genuine connections with people, but I'm not one to lose sight of why I'm on Survivor—to be the winner.
Actually, I think Roark did lose sight of her goal; she didn't take the time to form genuine connections in the short time the tribe was together (5 or 6 days). She totally misread Chrissy.
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 6:33 PM on Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Day 16....merge coming next week
Ali was voted off 6th.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
I am a pretty well-rounded individual and feel I can excel at the social, physical, and mental aspects of Survivor. My time is now!
Unfortunately, Ali, your time was not now! (Sorry, Minnesota).
Beware of Chrissy!
[This message edited by looking forward at 3:38 PM, November 11th (Saturday)]
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 7:06 PM on Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Jessica was voted off 7th last night, Day 19.
The tribes have merged and individual immunity was up for grabs.
Desi won - new challenge this year! (keep the ball spinning inside the wheel while balancing on a sloping plank, moving one foot every so often as ordered)
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?
I am extremely physically and mentally resilient as well as disciplined. I am driven by failures, challenges, and goals. I don't react solely on "good feelings." When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! In the same breath, my sanguine personality always stands out as being a super-social optimist, which will give me favor with the other players. I could win Miss Congeniality of Survivor if there was such an award!
Jessica, you were too congenial with Cole in the eyes of your tribe mates.
Close call for Chrissy......hopefully soon she'll be voted off.
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 9:56 PM on Friday, November 10th, 2017
LF,
I love this play by play, it's awesome.
I bet DS is looking down and smiling. I know she's enjoying this so much, and I know you're keeping it going for her.
I'm sorry, I just still don't have it in me to participate, but I love you for doing this. 
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 5:26 PM on Saturday, November 11th, 2017
Thank you, AN. I appreciate your comments. I miss DS , too. She would have liked the weekly update.
As an aside, My H and I were talking the other day about me starting a thread with the title, "I'm the only one on my own thread." I did have one SIer respond at the beginning
But now that you responded,too, that wouldn't be true. 
Here are some of the comments my H and I shared:
` LF is talking to herself
~ if LF is answering her own question, and doesn't like the response, can she request a Mod to intervene
~ since LF is talking to herself, then, can she talk politics....
This season is actually quite a good one. Hopefully, there will come a season that you will get back your Survivor mojo.
Regards,
lf
[This message edited by looking forward at 11:30 AM, November 11th (Saturday)]
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 5:14 PM on Monday, November 13th, 2017
Close call for Chrissy......hopefully soon she'll be voted off.
I don't know why, but Chrissy reminds me of Debbie Wanner...
*And I read this thread every week... but I didn't realize it LF was talking to herself...
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 10:36 PM on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017
Hi L2HM!!
So nice that somebody else reads this lonely thread.
Looking forward is looking forward to tomorrow night's episode:
Playing with the Devil
A player finds a secret advantage with a special twist; concentration is key in the individual immunity challenge.
Stay tuned for my Thursday morning review......
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
SimplyRed ( member #50332) posted at 6:02 PM on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
Glad I found this. I never come here and the forum that I used to frequent that had a Survivor Thread is POOF. Looking forward to continued reading.
Me~BW
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