Vote #1 (11/11/2014):



We didn't talk at all, and that might've hurt you - I have no problem writing your name down, even though I'm sure you're a cool dude. But it was either you or me.

You're a cool guy - I wish we had a chance to chat more. You were ace at jigsaws, but we just gotta move forward as a tribe. Good luck with everything, and hope we get to play together sometime again!

You seem cool enough, but I heard you backstabbed Donovan, so I gotta let you go. Plus, you seem like you could throw wrenches in plans. It's a compliment!

I'm sorry. I rallied real hard for you to stay - and I mean it. But you really are a threat, and I'm not going against 5 people this vote. You're a cool guy, and hopefully we can play together some other time.

I wanted to work with you more, but you went ballistic today. You should've been more amenable towards voting Lindsay out - and the fact that you weren't means that you have to go.

You're the best. I loved that you called everyone out on chat, bake Santa bread, and take gloopy chocolate photos. May we play again and get placed together earlier =) (And may I be less stupid in the future)

You're the biggest threat. It's a vote of respect. I enjoyed playing with you even though we didn't get to talk much, and hopefully we can work together another time!

Ideal boot order:
7. Lindsay
6. Anthony
5. Eric
4. Kate
3. Spencer
2. Jacob
1. Me!

This order is subject to flexibility. I think I have lots of options - I'm cool with F2 with anyone really, though my best chances of ending up there seem to be with Jacob and Spencer.

I feel terrible, but you don't play Survivor to feel good. I'm glad that we've been able to chat this game, and I hope we can stay friends. You're a smart guy, and under some different circumstances, you could have won. But I'm trying to win here, so you gotta go.

You're my best bud, and we're still Vanderbros. But there's no point in voting against Anthony now. Everyone knows that Anthony and I want you out. I've got to make my stand, and I've made my case. If y'all are smart, you'll make this move out now.

No point in throwing away a vote to Kate/Eric, in the .01% chance that either of them wise up and vote Jacob. That would make my year.

FINAL TRIBAL COUNCIL VOTE



I think the other jurors don't give you enough credit for your game. You had a tougher path than most of us - you had to navigate between the Rockefeller and Vanderbilt tribes, making sure that both sides trusted you and that you were never a target. And if you ever were a slight target, you eliminated any chance of being voted out. Instead of hiding your alliances like Eric, you were more proactive in deceiving and lying. Since both you and Eric were UTR/"coattail riders", the fact that you had to rely on your own (underrated) guile to make it to FTC means that it's an easy vote for you.

If my guess is right, congratulations on your win, Kate!