Eliminations - Week 17

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

There are weeks that are ok, where I can say "wow, what a GREAT RUN!" and weeks that just plain suck.

For me, this is a week that just plain sucks.

The two teams who are being eliminated don't have *one* person who's "had a good run" but rather people who just kept getting better.

But that is why we play the game, because I certainly would not have called any of these eliminations.

boundfate - There was a point that I would have said that she had done really well and kudos, meaning every single word. The last few weeks though showed me that there was *so much more* in her to give. One of those people who got off to a slow start but really caught fire.

browneyedgirl65 had been mentioned by quite a few people as an underestimated dark horse as a potential WINNER.

angstzeit, he had some ups and downs throughout the competition but I had actually just recently had a conversation saying that I thought he might very well be the last man standing. He went toe to toe with GROUPS OF TWO and still almost pulled it out. That's well worth pointing out because if it wasn't for that he'd still be standing.

mme_furiosa - She went half way around the world and STILL managed to keep herself in the game for this long. Her writing is absolutely breathtaking. Amazing writer, and from everything I can tell, an amazing person. I'm honored to have had her in the game.

Actually, I'll take that last statement and apply it to all four of these people.

Some amazing talent is gone from our ranks today, and I think the rest of you better count yourselves lucky. One bad bounce is all it takes sometimes. This week should show that.

Comments

[heykatie.livejournal.com]

This week is so hard to say goodbye to people. I mean, it's usually hard, but this week everyone was amazing. :(

[angstzeit.livejournal.com]

Thanks again to all who voted for me. It was great fun!

[anchasta.livejournal.com]

Damnitall!

So close!

[shay-writes.livejournal.com]

I voted for you and pimped the cause. I really hate seeing both of you eliminated.

[quasievil-bunny.livejournal.com]

I want a recount!

[fidget]

BOOOOO! BADGERPANTS, NOOOOOO!

Actually, I'm upset about the three non-Badgerpantsites being given the boot, too. I don't think any other elimination announcement hit me as hard as this one did.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

imagine how hard it was to *write that*!!!

*sigh*
I like everyone still in the game, but man, those 4. . . from a personal perspective I would have liked to see them in longer.

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

wow

it keeps getting harder and harder to say goodbye to talented people. i think we're at the point where no matter who goes home, it's someone i'd want to hear more from.

the voting is getting so close and changes so fast, you think someone's safe and then they're not.

[jennieknits.livejournal.com]

I agree. It just plain sucks.

Unfortunately that's the way it goes. I'm really impressed by this community though and how angstzeit managed to pull almost enough votes to stay in, because I think most of us were rooting for him to continue.

*hugs* to all.

[libra-dragon.livejournal.com]

Wow, those are some amazing writers.
Even not being in the game anymore, it's hard to see people leave.

[imafarmgirl.livejournal.com]

Best to all. Hope you all stick around in the green room. It is getting harder each week seeing people go, and it's still anyone's game I think.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

This was a hard week. :(

[browneyedgirl65.livejournal.com]

Ah well, it was a good run.

I can still vote, though :-P You've been warned :-D

[greathall.livejournal.com]

I'm going to miss you!

[bateleur.livejournal.com]

I thought your most recent entry was really good, too. Admirably level tone considering the emotive subject matter and good, clear analysis.

[browneyedgirl65.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I do like a light touch, so I really appreciate that observation...

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Also (tantrum warning)

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can't take my partner! Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[elva-undine.livejournal.com]

Aww, bye guys! This is getting rough.

[lacombe.livejournal.com]

Wow- all personal faves of mine! What a rough week!

[porcelain72.livejournal.com]

Well, shit, shit, shit.

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

See me?

This is me bumming.

This is me SERIOUSLY bumming.

(and not because my spreadsheet just took some major blows)

I am beginning to dread Mondays.

[wyrdwriter.livejournal.com]

OUCH! I voted for all of them!

[browneyedgirl65.livejournal.com]

Ha! So did I ;-)

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Me too :(

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

I think we should all give a rousing applause for angstzeit who took on the solo challenge and did a fantastic job!

As for him and everyone else...damn damn damn damn...

*long heavy sigh*

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

Seconds that round of applause. That was a nervy thing to do, and you stood up the challenge valiantly.

[porcelain72.livejournal.com]

Indeed, that was quite a big risk he took.

[angstzeit.livejournal.com]

Thank you indeed.

[taybar19.livejournal.com]

For most of the weekend, he looked like he was safe.

[monkeysugarmama.livejournal.com]

What a damn mess.

So long, y'all.
I will miss your entries - keep playing the home game so we can keep reading!

[tulip-in-yellow.livejournal.com]

Well crappola. *huge hug* for all of them because they are all fantastic writers!

[n-decisive.livejournal.com]

There isn't a single one of you that I won't miss. I'm so sorry to see you all go!

[suesniffsglue.livejournal.com]

This is definitely a week that I really truly hate to see all these people go

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

Oh noes! *cries* Gary, why you gotta be such a meaniehead and send these people home?!

Please stop by the green room so that we know that you all are still alive!

[johnmill79.livejournal.com]

Aw darn! I'm especially sad to see browneyedgirl65 go! Well, you made a fantastic run. Congratulations to you, and to everyone else.

[shay-writes.livejournal.com]

This week broke my heart.

[tulip-in-yellow.livejournal.com]

Mine too. Some of those going home are in my top 10 best writers of the competition.

[shay-writes.livejournal.com]

Mine too! :(

[mme-furiosa.livejournal.com]

Well, color me unsurprised! It has been great guys, but I'm slightly relieved that I don't have to stress over this in addition to all my other thesis work over here.

I'm just sad that angzeit had to go down with me. Turns out I was a bigger liability that I thought. Sigh.

Thanks for the great ride, everyone.

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

Man, this was a crazy week. Please stay around.