[Val Collins]

- Tue May 02, 2017 10:11:27 pm #1412 Congrats on making the merge! Stranded is crazy from start to finish (and will only ramp up from here), so the mere fact that you’re here is an accomplishment.

So a 13 person merge. On a scale of fist fighting a quadriplegic to bungee jumping from the Empire State Building, how intimidating is that? What do you expect to happen for the first vote?

What are your thoughts about who the other tribes voted out? Disappointed? Relieved? Angry? Indifferent?

Give us an ol’ trust rankdown - order from 1-12 who you trust the most to least and a brief reasoning as to why.

You’ve been separated from several of your tribemates for a few rounds. Do you think any old tribal lines are still intact or are you gonna do your own thing?

What are your thoughts on idols? Do you think they were found? Who do you think has them?

Who is threat #1 right now? Who is threat #13?

Is there anyone you’re absolutely opposed to working with? Is there anyone you’re absolutely not voting out?

Also, you contemplated turning on Lindsey during your time on nuDetwah. Is that still an option if it comes down to it?

[LJ]

- Tue May 02, 2017 10:59:34 pm #1424

Congrats on making the merge! Stranded is crazy from start to finish (and will only ramp up from here), so the mere fact that you’re here is an accomplishment.

Thanks! It's been crazy keeping up the last couple rounds with work / real life / etc. so I apologize if I haven't been posting much, but I'm definitely going to try to keep you guys more in the loop from here on out.

So a 13 person merge. On a scale of fist fighting a quadriplegic to bungee jumping from the Empire State Building, how intimidating is that? What do you expect to happen for the first vote?

I'm actually psyched about it. The tribal part worried me way more. I guess I could be seen as a challenge threat, but I don't think I'll be seen as a major social threat so I think it will kind of balance out. Besides, Lindsey and Trish will smoke me I'm sure.

What are your thoughts about who the other tribes voted out? Disappointed? Relieved? Angry? Indifferent?

Garrett is a crazy person so I'm kind of relieved, Krista seemed cool and I don't like that they voted out a strong competitor knowing the merge was coming. That's weak.

Give us an ol’ trust rankdown - order from 1-12 who you trust the most to least and a brief reasoning as to why.

I'm going to come back to this tomorrow! I want to talk to everyone a bit first.

You’ve been separated from several of your tribemates for a few rounds. Do you think any old tribal lines are still intact or are you gonna do your own thing?

Ehhh I'm whatever on Spencer as you guys know. Trish immediately approached me about getting back together, but honestly I'm kind of feeling Aubry right now and wouldn't mind just sticking with her and Lindsey if she's into it. Julia too if that's her plan.

What are your thoughts on idols? Do you think they were found? Who do you think has them?

I think all 3 are in play. I wouldn't be surprised if Trish has the purple one.

Who is threat #1 right now? Who is threat #13?

I think Trish based on challenges would be #1, but I like Trish. Maybe Nick? He seems VERY popular. #13 is Morgan obviously.

Is there anyone you’re absolutely opposed to working with? Is there anyone you’re absolutely not voting out?

I don't want to put any trust into Spencer at this point. This ties into the next question, but I can't see myself voting for Lindsey or Aubry right now.

Also, you contemplated turning on Lindsey during your time on nuDetwah. Is that still an option if it comes down to it?

Lindsey has never really done anything to make me think I can't completely trust her. I think the pace of the game just made me feel like I might have to if it came down to me or her. Luckily Phillip and Fran were kind of helpless last round and it didn't come to that.

[Jeff Varner]

- Wed May 03, 2017 5:02:47 pm #1440 Hey LJ. IIRC in your app you mentioned something about wanting to recapture the nostalgia of playing when you were younger. With that in mind, how are you finding this season so far?

[LJ]

- Wed May 03, 2017 7:41:46 pm #1443 Oh it's great. I don't have as much free time to chat with everyone as I did when I was 19, but I love the live challenges. I think that's what I missed the most. I like the pressure and competition of doing it live. Also, I think it is the best way to kind of recreate that element of the show. Someone screwing up is so much more frustrating in real time. Like I would have 1,000% voted for Spencer after that first challenge if he weren't immune.