Results - Week 16

[clauderainsrm]

When I saw that swirlsofpurple was sacrificing, I understood, even though I was sad about it.

But at least it meant that there was one less strike that was going to happen.

Of course, with this group, it's never safe to assume anything. Because that unlikely scenario ended up occurring and there was a tie for that final spot. Which means two people are receiving a strike.

And of course, it's the third strike for both of them.one of them and the first for the other.

>So the scenario I envisioned where only one person would receive a strike and everyone would move forward ends up with two leaving.

What a fantastic duo though. I've absolutely loved getting the chance to read their work this mini season, and I really hope that they will both continue in the Green Rooms (when I post them) and in the Home Game. (not to mention that they will come back when things settle down a little bit in my life and a new regular season can happen)

Until then though, it's goodbye to erulissedances  and strike one for mollywheezy 
Sorry for the confusion and thanks to those damn kids with their pesky spreadsheets! 

Comments

[murielle]

So sad to see you both, leaving this week. Eliminations just never get easier.

[erulissedances]

Thanks, hun. I'm sorry to be leaving too.

- Erulisse (one L)

[mollywheezy]

I'm sorry to see you go!

[erulissedances]

Oh, thank you. Meeting and writing alongside so many fine authors was a joy. I really hate the voting process, but I love writing to the prompts and they were always challenging for me to frame a decent piece of prose.

- Erulisse (one L)

[mollywheezy]

I'm not fond of the voting process either, but at least the prompts and the timeline get me to actually FINISH things. :)

[roina_arwen]

Oh noes! What a fantastic run you both had, and you both produced great pieces, too! Hugs!

[erulissedances]

Thanks! See you next season.

- Erulisse (one L)

[dsrmousey]

I'll be there with you! You did great, and wrote some beautiful pieces this mini season.
Peace~~~Desiree

[banana_galaxy]

Wait wait wait... what am I missing? I thought Molly didn't have any strikes yet. Did I just not record them properly when they happened?

This contest is getting so tight, but I've been really enjoying getting to know everyone.

[roina_arwen]

I was just wondering the same thing - I went to record the eliminations on my spreadsheet and was like, “Wait… what??”

I don’t see where Molly had any strikes, either!

[clauderainsrm]

I'm going back and looking at the actual results. Thanks for the (potential) good news

[banana_galaxy]

I'm not eliminating her from my spreadsheet yet in case it was a mistake, and hope she gets to survive a bit longer.

[clauderainsrm]

I've updated the results.

[banana_galaxy]

Thank you! <3 I was genuinely surprised and I did not want to lose her if it wasn't her time! I am amused by your comment about Ro and my pesky spreadsheets too. XD

[roina_arwen]

Yay! And you’re welcome, Gary!

[dsrmousey]

LOL... Thank goodness for them, Roina! You saved someone! BTW you were the best beta I've had since Whipchick.

Also I'd like to think if malnutrition hadn't turned my brain to mush, you would still be quietly telling me to check for typos. Thank you, a lot. Peace~~~Desiree

[roina_arwen]

Thank you for the compliments - I’m glad to have been of some help, and I enjoy beta reading when I have the time. I hope you are doing better! ❤️

[mollywheezy]

Thank you both for you mad spreadsheet skillz and for having my back!!! :D

[roina_arwen]

You’re very welcome! ❤️

[banana_galaxy]

You're welcome! I love your entries so I didn't want to lose you when I was pretty sure you shouldn't be out! <3

[hwango]

Oh no! OH NO! THIS POLL IS EVIL AND SHOULD BE THROWN INTO A VOLCANO.

[alycewilson]

I'm just glad you're still in there. Your writing is one of my happy places. :)

[hwango]

Aw, thank you! Apparently I'm still managing to hold on with at least a couple of tentacles.

[alycewilson]

That's all you really need! I was holding on by my fingernails before I missed the deadline, too. I really don't think I would have lasted more than another week or so, even if I'd managed to turn in an entry.

[alycewilson]

I've been impressed by the range of entries by erulissedances this season. It's been a pleasure getting to know you through your writing!

[erulissedances]

Thanks so much. I've enjoyed the challenge.

- Erulisse (one L)

[erulissedances]

It's been fun and frustrating and fascinating and I'll probably be back when the next season takes off. I would have taken a strike for the next round - I have a packed week coming up to start September with absolutely no time to write. I've made some great new friends, and learned some things that it's good for me to remember, and all in all, it was a positive experience. Mitakuye Oyasin.

- Erulisse (one L)
Engarian

[bleodswean]

You better be back! You've had a fantastic run here and I'm so glad you decided to jump in with both feet! Nice to leave on such a high note, what with cannibalism and all. Great work every time and I'm sorry to see you go, but it does sound like you're going to be very busy very shortly.

Keep doing your finger calisthenics!

[erulissedances]

Thanks for the original invite. I wouldn't have had the means or courage to join without your push. I'll be back, for sure, but probably would have called my own strike this week if I hadn't already struck out. I'll be way too busy this week to pull something coherent together.

- Erulisse (one L)

[flipflop_diva]

I'm bummed that you're leaving us, but I've really enjoyed your entries this season and getting to know you through your writing! I do hope we keep seeing you around here. I'm going to miss you!

[erulissedances]

Oh, thanks so much. I'll miss you too. I'll be back, as the saying goes.

- Erulisse (one L)

[hwango]

I'm sorry we won't get to face off in the finals like we hoped! Fun, frustrating, and fascinating does seem to sum the whole thing up pretty well, doesn't it? I'll miss you, and hope to see you again next season. Good luck with whatever thing it is that will have you busy next week.

[erulissedances]

Oh, thank you. Your writing was one of the high points of the season for me. You rarely disappoint, and a few times you left me breathless.

- Erulisse (one L)

[adoptedwriter]

Aw man! So sorry. Please Home Game it if you can.

[erulissedances]

I'll probably have to skip this newest prompt, I would have had to take a strike this time anyway because of an out-of-town visitor coming for her annual visit. So, I would have been out no matter what. I appreciate your support and encouragement, and I'll Home Game when I can.

- Erulisse (one L)

[ofearthandstars]

Awh man, for some reason it feels like people are being eliminated faster than a regular season. erulissedances, it has been a joy to get to know you this season, and I really enjoyed your writing! Do keep it up!

[erulissedances]

Oh, thank you so very much. I'm amazed and so very happy at the friends I was fortunate enough to make through LJ Idol. I'll Home Game when I can, but not this week because I have my "sister" coming in from Denver to visit for five days. It's been a joy meeting a new group of writers.

- Erulisse (one L)