Archive through February 15, 2001

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Elitist

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:41 am Click here to edit this post

Well I have been back for a bit and just thought it was time to answer any questions about what the heck I was doing in the game.

The first question I would like to answer is: Was offering to take Ocean's place for banishment strategic or sincere?

It was totally sincere. I absolutely knew that the board being what it is that some would construe it otherwise, but for the many reasons I stated in the chat with Gator I thought it was something I should do.

Twiggyish

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 08:46 am Click here to edit this post

I just want to tell you, your story about your children brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

Somehow, I think you were sincere. You have to admit, being in a competitive situation, it is easy to misconstrue noble gestures as strategy.

Now I didn't agree with all your statements in the house (putting labels on people), but I did appreciate your honesty.

Digilady

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 09:21 am Click here to edit this post

<\Game Hostess>

Elit's a sincere fellow, IMHO. He's always been such.

I was amazed he came out with the story about his children. A while back, he shared that with a few of us in chat, and asked that we keep it quiet as it was/is a very sensitive subject.

<Game Hostess>

Lancecrossfire

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 12:06 pm Click here to edit this post

E., any interest in finishing that chat sometime?? btw, never did question your statement as anything other than an honest gesture.

Elitist

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 12:44 pm Click here to edit this post

Hi Lance - sorry I had to leave so abruptly - but as anyone who has chatted with me knows - when my little girl wakes up and starts crying I have to boogie real fast or be in real trouble with the wife. Do want to talk more later - good conversation.

I just wanted to answer the question above cause I had seen some mention of it where there was speculation it was just strategy.

When Ocean said something about it in his "interview" he had it just about right - depending on why it was done made a lot of difference on how people look at it. Just wanted to set the record straight.

Lancecrossfire

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 12:56 pm Click here to edit this post

E., no problem having to take off to deal with the kids. Let me know sometime when you have a few free moments.

Elitist

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:03 pm Click here to edit this post

Thanks Twig and Digi.

I had absolutely no intention of discussing my kids' story when I went in. But after pushing everyone to "get real" I knew I would be a hypocrite if I didn't - it is such an integral part of who I am.

I know a lot of people didn't like that I was late to chat, or had to leave chat early or suddenly. And I know people who have chatted with me when I say "Baby" then disappear are left wondering. And I know that my not being able to be on the board on weekends was not good.

But my children are my top priority - it took too long to have them, too much heartache, that I would be crazy not to devote myself to them. And I do.

Soeur

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:11 pm Click here to edit this post

Yeah Elit! and Amen to that.

Gail

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:18 pm Click here to edit this post

Elit . . . even though you didn't make it to the final three, you are still a winner to most of us!!

Twiggyish

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:18 pm Click here to edit this post

Hey I can well relate to that, too.

Ocean_Islands

Monday, February 12, 2001 - 06:41 am Click here to edit this post

"Elitist
Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 07:41 am

It was totally sincere."

I'm glad and thank you.

Elitist

Monday, February 12, 2001 - 08:07 am Click here to edit this post

:)

Norwican

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 08:46 am Click here to edit this post

Elitist we are patiently waiting. Is your debriefing completed?

Guruchaz

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 09:32 am Click here to edit this post

Hmmm, not sure about that but his Speedos wound up on Ebay.

uh huh huh

Twiggyish

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 09:38 am Click here to edit this post

Now that's the Gu, we know and love..lol

Elitist

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 10:09 am Click here to edit this post

Actually I was waiting for someone/anyone to ask me a question about something I did in the game that they didn't understand why. I see a lot of comments about all of us as to our motives, or what did we mean, or what were they thinking, and I just wanted to give everyone an opportunity to grill me.

And I don't mean to grill my Speedos either, they have already been bronzed and auctioned, though I think Nos or Digi still have the distilled essence in a bottle somewhere.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 10:21 am Click here to edit this post

E., are you around/interested this week at all for a one on one? (non work hours)

Norwican

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 10:26 am Click here to edit this post

No grilling from me Elit. I was one of the people that did not think you were "up to anything". I just hope you had fun.

I think Nos was high bidder for the infamous speedos... she will probably showcase them in a place of honor in her home.

Elitist

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 10:34 am Click here to edit this post

Lance - I will probably be popping into tvclubchat at night if the baby doesn't keep me up - if you see me grab me. I am really trying to catch up on a lot of sleep I missed during the game, so I might not be there every night.

Nor - thanks. I wasn't up to too much in there. And the verdict is still out on whether I had fun or not.

I am also getting a lot of calls from e-bay with questions about where I keep my underwear. What is that all about?

Ocean_Islands

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 02:14 pm Click here to edit this post

How come you didn't post those poems in the Game?

Elitist

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 02:19 pm Click here to edit this post

?

Ocean they were in the Chapel. I was wondering why you asked where they were keeping them.

Now you are going to make me go back and see what I missed - I already found some stuff I totally overlooked in there while we were playing. I'll never be able to finish reading all this stuff if I have to keep going back to see if I missed anything :)

Maybe we should start a new thread: Things I Missed the First Time in Game II.

Elitist

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 02:24 pm Click here to edit this post

Oh yeah - and the Monkees parody was for you in honor of catching me with my pants down and my underwear over my head on the "I'm A Believer"/Monkees reference you made.

I saw that and said "what the heck is he talking about", then after you answered I said "what the heck is he talking about, one of my chants?" - then I saw what the heck you were talking about and felt about as bright as a 5 watt blue light bulb.

So I wrote the song for you.

Ocean_Islands

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 04:27 pm Click here to edit this post

lol

Well I always hated those virtual rooms, so if that's where they are, in that chapel, congrats.

That's some very clever writing.

Now what else do you have up your sleeve?

Noslonna

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 02:08 am Click here to edit this post

Would love to see what both E and O have up their "sleeves". You guys are so wonderfully creative. The best of!

Guruchaz

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 10:34 am Click here to edit this post

Yep, in fact, I wouldn't want to play poker with those guys considering what they may have "up their sleeves" and in their Speedos.