Results - Week 19

[clauderainsrm]

This week didn't go how I expected, in any way. (either at work or here at Idol)

There are two people leaving us, but 3 strikes being given out due to a tie.

The first person leaving is a sacrifice that throws how I thought this was going to play out to the wind. 6 is leaving us. (the rest of you know her as ofearthandstars.

Which leaves only 1 spot left. But as I said, there was a 3-way tie for that. It came within a single vote of being a 7-way tie if that tells you how close voting was. (Except for one person, who is the ONLY person in the "very safe" category.)

The writers receiving a strike are
furzicle
roina_arwen and
stellinasusan

This is, unfortunately, Ro's third and final strike. So we are also losing her. Which again, is definitely impacting another theory on how this could play out. (I have theories inside of theories. :D)

Thank you so much to both of you for coming out for this experiment/mini season! I know it wasn't everything I was hoping it would be, but I really hope that you ended up having fun anyway!

(as usual, if you want to know how you did - I can give you generic answers "very safe"/safe/in danger if you email me at clauderainsrm@gmail.com)

Comments

[alycewilson]

That is so disappointing to lose Ro! I was really hoping she'd be in until the end this season. Always one of my perennial favorites, and a good person, too!

[roina_arwen]

Thanks so much! ❤️ I fully admit there are more creative writers left. I’m just happy to have gotten this far!

[dsrmousey]

Agreed Alyce. I've been keeping tabs on ya'll. ✌✌☺☺

[banana_galaxy]

Wow, this could've been a lot harsher if it had been a 7-way tie!

I'm sorry to see Ro go. She's had a really solid season and I've enjoyed reading her entries. Hopefully she'll stick around though since we're getting much closer to the end now.

[roina_arwen]

Yeah, I’ll definitely stick around, read and vote. No promises to home game though. Thanks!

[roina_arwen]

Well damn. I was hoping to make top 10, but I guess 12th will have to do. As always, it’s been a fun ride.

When you get a chance, Gary, can you tell me how many weeks I’ve got under my belt?

Thanks to everyone for the comments and support!

[clauderainsrm]

I actually counted that before I announced the results: 198.

[banana_galaxy]

OMG no way. Oh well at least Ro only needs to survive two weeks into the next season to make 200.

[roina_arwen]

Yeah, there’s that!

[flipflop_diva]

Oh damn! That’s amazing!!

Also, now there has to be another season so she can get to 200!

[roina_arwen]

So close, and yet so far!

[roina_arwen]

So close to 200! I guess I’ll have to participate next time, too! 😉

[d0gs.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to see you go. I've really enjoyed reading your entries and I hope you stay around! 💙

[roina_arwen]

Thank you! I’ve stuck around this long, I’ll definitely see the season through.

[flipflop_diva]

I’m so sad to see you go! I’ve loved your entries this season. You’ve always been one of my favorite writers here, ever since I first joined in.

[roina_arwen]

Aww, thank you - that’s very nice to hear. ❤️

[dsrmousey]

Face it Ro. We love you. 😁😁

[roina_arwen]

Aww! Back atcha! ❤️

[dadi]

Oh no :( I will miss your entries!

[roina_arwen]

Hugs! Thank you!

[ofearthandstars]

roina_arwen, I've been so impressed with your entries this season - you always seem to get them out so quickly, too, which I'm a little envious of! I've also appreciated the help you've given to myself and others with pre-reads and honest crit. You're gone too soon!!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you - that means a lot, as I really respect you and everyone else here! It’s a tough field of writers!

[mollywheezy]

I'm sorry to see you go, Ro!!! :(

[roina_arwen]

Fingers crossed… see below.

[bleodswean]

It wouldn't be Idol without you, ro! You had a very strong season, and I really enjoyed your serial pieces! Good to see you writing out in the wider world, too!

[roina_arwen]

I really enjoy this game and all the wonderful writing I get to read each week - which most definitely includes yours! ❤️

[gunwithoutmusic]

Dang - this is a hard loss. Of course, it's always hard when we lose someone, but even more so when it's someone who clearly loves the game like Ro does.

[roina_arwen]

I really do! Thanks!

[roina_arwen]

So… I noticed while updating my spreadsheet that this is also stellinasusan’s third strike as well?

I’m not sure if that means we are both eliminated, or what to make of this. It wouldn’t be fair for only me to be eliminated… so either we both are, or we both aren’t. I’m fine with either decision, but we should both have the same fate.

[dadi]

Fingers are crossed! I have total faith in your spreadsheet genius!

[roina_arwen]

Thanks so much!