Kel's Dirty Little Secrets

[Kel Gleason]

This is where Kel talks strategy and about the game.

[Kel Gleason]

Week 1

Let's get this ball rolling! Have been in contact with three players from the game. Tom, Ethan and Sandra (OMG, all previous winners...)

Ethan's really fun to talk to, Sandra was non-responsive and Tom was the first person to initiate a conversation with me.

Since this is an individual game right off the bat, I expect many strategies to change and many people might lay low from the get-go. I'll be deploying this same strategy at the beginning and see where it'll lead me further down the road. I'm just gonna talk to as many people as possible, making my presence felt, but not that much as I don't want to appear as a threat.

I'm also looking forward to build a strong secret two-person alliance with either Tom, Ethan or maybe Adam which will be hidden from the rest of the players. This strategy has so far worked in my favor, we'll see where it'll get me this time around.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 1 [Players Input]

Okay, here's an update of who I've spoken to thus far and my thoughts on them.

Adam: Nice guy, quite well-connected as he's hosting a modeling ORG. Someone to look out for.

Crystal: Approached by her. She seems pretty chatty, could potentially be a very strong competition, has been talking to a lot of other people, am not surprised if she has already gotten into an alliance already. Apparently she has played in many games before this.

Ethan: Ethan my man, he's a real nice person to talk to, says really funny things. However, he seems kinda clueless about the game and he's quite non-responsive sometimes.

James: He seems friendly (well everyone's friendly in the beginning), and told me that people he has spoken to aren't that responsive. Seems like a cool kid.

Jaime: Haven't spoken to her yet, but she is in many other ORGs at the moment, might not be as active as the rest of us I think. Also found out from Tom that he's seen him and Jaime together in other ORGs.

Sandra: Other than the "no answer" treatment i've gotten from her, found out from Crystal that she has been in ORGs since 2003 which makes her a huge threat.

Shane: Spoken a while to him, nice person to talk to, quite sharp.

Tom: Found out that he's also an Asian which makes it more apparent that I have to form an alliance with him as we would be able to see each other online more often than the rest of the cast. We've promised each other to go to the final 2 together and i'll be completely honest with him about everything in this game.

Tyson: He's a character. He's fun, he's young, and he's a real good person to talk to. I am extremely happy that I've got to meet him in this game. But he is also a huge threat too, so if he doesn't come team up with me, I might have to take him out soon. We'll see how it goes.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 2


Tonnes have happened this week, but have some errands to do. Will definitely give you an update once I'm back.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 2 (Part 2)


Things have been going kinda crazy and activities have picked up coming into the second IC of the game.

Firstly, we scrapped through the last IC when Paloma pulled a last minute effort to propel the tribe to second. Looking at the post counts that James, Sandra and the other Omnivores have, we would have been doomed should there be a tie between the both of us. No surprise, David went after being the only reason for their loss.

Moving onto alliance. I have made an Asian alliance with Tom. This allows me to have a partner to discuss strategies and the game to a greater length as we would both be awake at the same time. I have basically made a final 2 pact with Tom right off the bat and at least I have locked down a solid partner, because I believe that in the game of Survivor, you have to have second opinions to proof-read strategies and decisions. This alliance will be very secretive and we would pretend as though we have rarely spoken to each other in front of the others to lay low and to cover our asses more effectively. With this, we could infiltrate into other alliances but most importantly stay loyal to each other and we could work things out to our advantage. I have actually played in a game with a similar twist where its individual right from the start and this strategy has brought me to the final 2. I hope it will do me good this time around too.

Second alliance that I have with me is with Colby. He has approached me right before the challenge, and we talked. I'm the first he has invited into his "Dino Squad". He initially planned to get Tom (See, my strategy is working), Sydney and Tyson. Shane's name came up too. Then, Colby suggested taking in Jaime too. I was like thinking "Woah, that's way too many people in an alliance especially when you want to keep it a secret". And during the challenge, I'm a little suspicious that Sydney are close and might have already aligned herself with Monica and Ashley. Have informed Colby about this and he is reconsidering getting Sydney in.

James has also approached me with a final 2 deal and his alliance strategy is pretty similar to mine and Tom's. Haven't talked much about it, but right now, Tom and I have plenty control over people's vote.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 2 (IC)

Have teamed up with Tyson Ethan and James for this challenge. Have helped Ashley, Shane, James, Tom and Colby with the letters.

And to whoever who's gonna lose this challenge with a couple of points short, IT'S NOT MY FAULT!

Tyson and Ethan created fake URLs by re-uploading the pictures and I think Ashley, Monica, Sydney, Shane and a couple more people have fall victim to this sly sly move. But I've got to hand it to the both of them! ;D

I'm unsure if Ashley was trying to trick me at this challenge. I gave her my letter and she in return sent me Monica's letter. And she did say that her letter was "X" instead of "Y" to me. And when I told her that X was Monica's letter, she apologized for copying Monica's link by accident and posted it as hers. But then again, I have my doubts. Tom thinks so too. So Ash, I'm sorry but you're gone on my books.

But one thing's for sure, James and Shane seemed to trust me even more after I've helped them out with the challenge. And hopefully this will pay off further down the line. I've also spoken to a lot of other players during this challenge and hopefully I've strengthened some bonds in the process.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 2 (IC-2)

Colby said this to me on AIM.

" there a ton i never spoke to so unless someone else gave them my letter they didnt get i from me
(9:40:35 PM): but the smart move to do unless you working with them is to only give out your letter and no one elses lol
(9:40:42 PM): that way you have a better chance lol "
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Well, I don't want a huge target on my back if I manage to win immunity with a big margin. Currently I'm short of 3 letters. I don't want to come in first at this challenge, especially not with a double elimination.

[Kel Gleason]

Round 3

Surprised that we lost this challenge? I am not.
People are jumping around by thinking that there is a possible all-girl-alliance happening between Syd, Monica, Ashley and Alina from the last challenge since they scored the highest while the rest of us were struggling to get the remaining letters. Am glad they thought that was because the previous Omnivore team included me in their alliance and they want to take either Monica or Ashley out, which is perfect! Time to get even on Ashley for lying to me twice. First, by giving me Monica's letter, second for saying that you'll let me know as soon as you get the new letters. LIAR!!!

Oh no, I am not bitter about that, was already expecting you to not help me with the challenge, but you gave me the perfect reason to take you out now. So long, Ashley! ;D

[Kel Gleason]

Alliance Update

Secret Alliance: Tom, myself

Dino Squad: Colby, Shane, Tom, Tyson, myself

Omnivore Inner Alliance: James, Sandra, myself
Omnivore Outer Alliance: Nate, Jaime, Crystal, James, Sandra, myself

According to James, everyone from that alliance said they think I am trustworthy and they'd be very comfortable with me in their alliance. I agree to that, I am trustworthy, but unfortunately in this event I have to be trustworthy to my other alliance cuz I pledged my loyalty to them first. Sorry guys. I really do love ya'll.

[Kel Gleason]

Shane's bootlist

1. Sarah
2. Sydney
3. Alina
4. Ashley
5. Monica
6. Andrea
7. Ben
8. Crystal
9. James
10. Jaime
11. Sandra
12. Ethan
13. Nate
14. Tyson
15. Colby
16. Tom
17. Kel

Something to refer back to whenever I need to.

[Elisabeth]

lol Kel you are def very popular aren't yea

[Kel Gleason]

Jul 10, 2011 2:48:57 GMT -5 Elisabeth said:

lol Kel you are def very popular aren't yea

Lol, I'm about to get real unpopular with the girls real soon when the votes are revealed. ;D

[Kel Gleason]

Round 4


I honestly don't know how it started, but it did. First drama of the season. Lol. And I'm the person behind it all. It started when Alina told me that James will be it, and I told Alina that James wanted her out. James then confronted Alina and she accused me of telling James that (which I did). But James didn't think so and he thinks that Alina is throwing me under the bus. Thus marking the beginning of the conflict. I love how James brought Adam into the picture.

This is gonna be a very interesting TC. Alina's gathering people to vote for Sandra, I'd like to see how James will react to this.

I'll leave you now with an update of the alliances that I've discovered.

Alliance
Randoms: Andrea, Ben, Ethan, Sarah
Dino squad: Colby, Tom, Shane, Tyson, Kel
Omnis: James, Jaime, Sandra, Crystal, Nate
All-girls: Syd, Alina, Monica
Secret: Tyson, Crystal, Sandra

[Kel Gleason]

Round (I can't count now)

I have returned
I'm really surprised by the amount of people who wanted me back, thank you guys!

[Kel Gleason]

Round 8 (I believe)

I'm taking care of Ethan's Yoshi for him while he sleeps.. Lol, don't ask me why i took his dino.