Captain's Log: Week 2

[Shane Meaney]

I would have loved for McCrae to stay but the votes weren't there. I'm guessing the other 2 were James and Jamie maybe?

This next HOH is interesting. I decided that I was just going to bet on the item I wanted the most, and put the rest towards PRP points. Right away I knew I wasn't going to go for the Diamond Power of Veto, that's just asking for me to get nominated. I felt that the best item for me to go for was the Swapper. I can use it to throw someone in the fire and it can also be used to get me out of a bind if I think I'm going to get nominated. 

I think Ian is going to put all his points into HOH. After being called out by McCrae, Ian is probably terrified that he's going to be a target this week. I could also see Jean putting all her points towards HOH. There is no better time to win than after coming off the block. 

[Shane Meaney]

I'm definitely feeling some pressure from Porsche. She really wants to know why McCrae threw out Ian's name before he left. She hasn't accused me of it yet but I can tell she's a little suspicious.

Well she should be...because I totally told McCrae!!!

If someone is throwing my name around, I'm going to question them about it. I'd be stupid if I just believed what everyone told me...

And why would McCrae be dumb enough to tell a Vet how dangerous other Vets are?? These are questions that I needed answers to.

Porsche needs to watch out. At the beginning of this game she talked about how much bad blood they had and week one she's already taking his word on things?? She's making it obvious that her and Ian are close.PLUS she still doesn't know that I'm aware of their alliance. It would be great if someone who was willing to put her and Ian up wins HOH.

[Shane Meaney]

I believe in love at first sight. It's name is James Rhine.

[Shane Meaney]

I'm not surprised Ian went hard in the paint for that HOH. He wants to feel safe after the shout out he got from McCrae. I am a little nervous that he might put me up. He is very suspicious of me because of McCrae and even though I did some damage control last night, it might be in his best interest to get me out.

In other news, James and I have started becoming closer in this game. I think we both finally put down our walls and finally realized how similar we are

The plan for us right now is to create a counter alliance. I haven't informed him of the Ian squad yet but he already assumes there is a Porsche alliance which is fine by me.

We are hoping to rope in Jack, Dom, Andrew, Adria and Jessie. The last two are a little difficult because they are in the Ian alliance but I truly believe Jessie would swing to us because Jamiely...WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO BE ON OUR SIDE?

[Shane Meaney]

Jessie and I had a huge heart to heart. She basically told me about the Ian alliance and how she hated working with them. Now with Jessie on board, we are so close to solidifying a counter alliance against the Ian and Porsche alliance.

As of right now the group consist of Myself, James, Jessie, Andrew and Jack.

This is a solid group, mostly because we have the dpov under our control. James is going to try and get Dom in the mix, which is only going to make us stronger. Right now everyone seems open to the idea and sticking together. I'm been socializing with these people since day 1 and I really think they all trust me at this stage of the game.

You see boys and girls, when you make an alliance, you really should get to know the people before you do

So help me if this alliance name sucks...

[Shane Meaney]

This luxury comp is super important to me. The only way I can be safe in the ranks is if we get first place.

I don't think Ian is going to try and take a shot at me, but I want to be safe just in case. If they're going to hit me, I'd rather them burn a swapper or a snatcher in order to do it.

[Shane Meaney]

Sometimes the water can be a cruel mistress. During the Lux comp, Jamie and Jean were having trouble swimming through the massive waves. I kept yelling at them "GRAB A LIFEVEST!!!" but it seems my cries went on hollow ears. They died...

WELP IM IN TROUBLE!

With the two safety net options out the door and the 15 going down to 13, Shane looks a hell of a lot more tempting to try and get out! I really need to stick with Ian and up my social game in order to stay this week. Luckily I am currently aligned with Andrew so hopefully worst case scenario, he's got the diamond veto if he chooses to play it.

This might be the perfect time to take out a big player!

[Shane Meaney]

And I don't mean me!!! D:

[Shane Meaney]

Well I'm sorry everyone but the dream team is dead. There is no way that James and I are gonna escape this one. There are only 2 people i know i can trust 100% and its jessie and adria. Jack and Andrew are cool but someone leaked the alliance. When I started talking to Andrew about potentially using the veto this week he seemed very uninterested.

I have to go make dinner right now everyone. The course for tonight? My words.

[Shane Meaney]

Scratch that, i dont trust jessie 100% yet. As far as Im concerned, I'm in this alone. I can't afford to tell anyone anything because I don't know who is telling who.

[Drew Daniel]

#videoDR

[Chenbot]

leave him alone drew.

[Drew Daniel]

leave me alone chenbot

[Shane Meaney]

IM IN A VERY EMOTIONAL PLACE RIGHT NOW! MY STREAK GOT BROKEN!

[Shane Meaney]

I am more than likely going to throw this veto. I know it's risky because my safety is no where near guarenteed but I think it's the best chance for me to make it far in this game. There are two ways I can approach this game from here on out.

A.) I can go for veto, then for HOH and basically try to gain a few allies with power trying my best to win out of every time I'm in danger.

The thing I dont like about this option though is that I am basically playing a ride till a die game. If I go for Veto and win, thats two veto wins I have under my belt and if I can't get out of the bottom, it'll be such an easy decision to get rid of me because I'm a "comp threat". Also, winning comps as a strategy is not my style, especially at this stage of the game.

B.) I can throw everything, all the time until I'm in a position to make a power move. I could totally go for HOH next week but if my options are Jun, Jessie, Andrew, and Rachel then I'm not really helping out my situation. I need to wait until I can target bigger players...and if I have to float, kiss ass, throw comps, belittle myself, and be on the block for weeks and weeks...then lets do it.