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[Lane Elenburg]

Hey Hey everyone!! 
Welcome to the home for all my thoughts and ramblings. I will be posting everything you need to know about my game in here. I hope I entertain you. Cause thats why you are watching right? Its about damn time I played this series, so I am going balls to the wall. So lets just enjoy this ride!! 

First off, 20 people Big Brother games are effing crazy. I've done it before, so I know I can do it again, but the constant AIM chats are going to be tiresome. The obvious assumption is a twist with partners or two houses, but I know that has been done. So I am kind of expecting something random, that no one has thought of just yet. But until we find out, its 19 people to get to know as best as I can. 

Social game is what I am focusing on, and I think I have done a great job so far. I've made myself available for chats, and people seem to be enjoying my company. Jeremy and I clicked pretty quickly. It even got to the point where he said he knows its quick, but that he wants to work with me. And obviously I said I was down. I can tell he is going to be someone of stature in this game. So I want that close to me. Also, he is a good guy to talk to, and I want to enjoy my allies. Memphis seemed to really enjoy his time with me as well. We had some great initial chats. So I will work on building that. Same goes for Kenny. He is super easy to talk to, so I will just continue to build our relationship. Heaven gave a great first impression too, and we seemed to click. We like the same music, and had a good chat about it. Which if you know me, is one of my fav things to talk about. Kathy and I seemed to get along, as well as Jon, Allison, Nick, Ryan, Michelle......Yea. The problem of course is that its pre game, and everyone is putting on a smile. So who the hell knows really. But I am just making my way around, and trying to get a feel for the people here. It seems like a great crew, with a few duds. People like Kaysar and Keith put literally nothing into our convos. So hopefully they are easy targets right off the bat.  

Theres really not much else to do right now other than talk about BS. Sometimes I hate that shit, but I've been trying to stray convos away from basic pre gam speculation talk. Dig a little deeper and get to know these people. Thats when they attach to you and want to play the game with you. So I hope I am doing a good job.

[Lane Elenburg]

CAST ASSESSMENT

WEEK ONE

It took a bit to actually get talking with Aaryn. She was far more active on the board than she was on AIM for the first while. When I talked to her, it all seemed kinda fake. She was REALLY trying to make an impression. Thats the "impression" that I got anyway. Like I said before, its week 1, so people are going to do this. This was just one of the worst cases. I'll obviously give her another chance, but she hasn't been online since. At least when I've been on. 

No contact so far. But I tend to really not like people who play as Allison. Sooooo......

Wellllllllll Ally is Britti. Like 98% sure. And I am 98% sure I don't want to reveal myself. I will just keep things going as if nothing is different. And if anything, I'll know how to "work" with her. more to come here...

Ben seems like a really cool guy, and I know he is making a good impression on some people, but I just don't see it. Our convos rarely go anywhere, and I just don't get any sort of vibe from him. The weird thing is people like him, so maybe its me to blame?? I really don't know. But I need to keep a focus on making sure I am in his good books. 

No contact. 

Heaven is awesome. We have had some really fun chats. We seem to connect on quite a few things, and have a decent amount in common. This is someone I think I would love to work with. So I just need to see where she stands with other people, and if some sort of group will form with the two of us in it. Regardless, we are good right now I'd say. 

As of right now, Jeremy is my main man. We clicked right away, and he knew he wanted to work with me. I'm glad he was so open about it, that way we can use each other to get even more info during such a large round. And likely rounds to come. We need to spread ourselves out and see how we should arrange these people. It helps that he is super easy to talk to. I really hope things can go well for us. 

Jon is another one who I felt cool with right off the bat. But with him, I see this as a strong suit. If I surveyed everyone who talked to him, I bet they all will love him. Thats a dangerous thing. So I will watch out for him. 

Minimal contact with Jordan. But I have kind of heard good things?? But yea, nothing there for me yet. 

I really like Kathy. Again we clicked fairly well. We even talked about how we like each other and will have each other backs. In a sort of round about way. I also feel like Kathy is someone I've played with a few times before. Hockey talk. Utah. If it is who I think, then I know Kathy is a good person to work with. Just have to keep up on the convos. 

Very minimal contact with Kaysar. Our first and only convo was a bust. 

*see Kaysar

Kenny is awesome. We've had quite a few good chats, and we seem to click quite well. He is another person I can see myself playing this game with. So just need to keep that going. I know I would be safe with him. 

She made a good impression on me right out of the gates, but since then it has been kinda, nothing. Its still very early, and I will see what goes down with her. 

Memphis and I hit it off really well. We talk a lot and he seems to really like me. I've also heard from Jeremy that Memphis mentions my name when talking about people he likes. So thats good! I do feel like he is a very social person. So will be well liked. So we will see what happens here. 

I think Michelle is going to make herself a large focus in this game. She is one of those people you can just tell does well in these games typically. For now I want to be in her good books. But she is someone that I feel like we would want out before its too late. Many eyes on her right now. 

Yet another person who I hit it off famously with. We talked about a lot of common interests, and we seem like very similar guys. So I bet I can build something up here. Just gotta give it some time. 

We have some weird not so alliance. Beefcakes. haha. We were just talking about that and it kinda just happened. We don't talk a hell of a lot, but if anything, a joke alliance can sometime grow into more. He did make a good impression. 

She seems like a lot of fun, but its another one that just seems forced and fake! Maybe I'm the rude one on these occasions, but its just what my gut is telling me. You can't trust those people at all. So again, all eyes on Topaz. 

TOP 3

BOTTOM 3

[Shir]

May 25, 2014 16:04:09 GMT -5 Lane Elenburg said:

No contact so far. But I tend to really not like people who play as Allison. Sooooo......

lolkat

[Lane Elenburg]

Oops.
Well I've never played with her as THAT Allison. So clearly it would be different if I did

[Lane Elenburg]

Talk about an uneven mix!

Everyone is saying the same thing, my house is a scary effing house. It is staked with social people. And some of my key players (my entire top 3) is in the other house. So I need to step it up. Luckily I have people like Memphis and Jon. I have talked about sticking together with both of them. So I am going to make sure those are two strong separate alliances. I need to stay safe through this house craziness. Because like Benedict said to me, all 10 of us need to WORK for our spot in this game now. 

Speaking of Benedict, I am still so not sold on him. Like I said, convos were bland, and today, he didn't respond to me until he saw that there was a strong chance I won HOH. Shit like that pisses me off. I know we didn't hit it off, but to make it so obvious like that. Gimme a break. I want Benedict out asap. I really really don't see our games aligning at all. It can't be done too quickly yet, it has to be the perfect moment. 

I also need to kick things back into gear with Lisa. We hit it off, but then communication stopped for a bit. Its early, so its very easy to change this. And I have already begun. I need as many people to be pro Lane as possible. And with people like Jordan who I have had next to no convos with, I can't waste time. Games can get away from you in an instant. Especially when you have 9 other active people to work with. 

Just gotta be on AIM as much as humanly possible. I need to work more with Ryan to solidify something solid. 

Oh, and of course there is Kathy as HOH. Ha. Kind of important to mention. I am so glad she is the HOH. When it came down to me and her, I desperately wanted her to win. I know we are solid, and her winning can help to solidify it. I'll be there to serve her, and show that I am 100% down to work with her. I truly have no idea who she will target right now, but I am quite confident that it won't be me. 


As for the other house, I'm happy Kenny won. He has already been talking to me about what he should do. Good sign. Michelle and Heaven both voiced their sadness at being separated from me. Which I think may have been genuine. I think they both would see me as someone they could trust. I hope lots of the inactives go first over there. Because they have quite a few people I feel like I could play this game with. 

These houses are going to make this game very interesting. Cant wait to see it all go down. 

[Lane Elenburg]

Yay safe. 

Like I said, I knew with Kathy as HOH, I would be safe. Not cocky, just fact. 


I havent gotten much more of a chance to talk to her, other than very briefly with her this morning. And the good thing is, I know not many others have had THAT much communication with her since her win. So I just need to keep showing her that I will help her progress in this game. And as her nominations stand, I am 100% cool with them. Preferably I would like Aaryn to go. Lisa is someone I can get on my side, Aaryn I am not so sure about. Also she kind of annoys me. Memphis and I were discussing her, and he said she was OTP. Which is true. So she can go. 

I confirmed with Jon today that we need to start forming a group. Being in a group of 10 for who knows how long, this process needs to be expedited. I basically brought up Ryan and Memphis as two people who I could see myself aligning with. Hopefully not in a way that made it seem like I was loyal to either of them before Jon. But really, I'd say I could make pretty damn solid alliances with all three of them right now. So lets just get this group going, and they can all think they are my number 1. Of course without actually saying that to them. 

Just gotta keep on keepin on. I'd say my social game is in a very good spot right now, I just have to make sure that I don't get put out in the spotlight too much. Just kinda gotta chill, and find the right moments to move and do things like get Benedict out. 

[Shadow]

i saw ur best bits in google images

[Shir]

May 26, 2014 20:09:44 GMT -5 Shadow said:

i saw ur best bits in google images

you totally would look for that!

[Shadow]

it was for kats folder

[Lane Elenburg]

Well, I told you what alliance I wanted to make happen.....

And as we speak, the pieces are falling perfectly into place. I kind of eased everyone into the idea. So it looked like I was coming up with it with them. The only one who it kind of wasn't like that with, was Memphis. But I feel like we established something early enough, that I can easily get him thinking he is my number 1. 

So ladies and gents, lets get ready to get rowdy with....

The Fraternity 

[Lane Elenburg]

(please keep your mockery comments about Brigade 2.0 to yourself. This is SO different.)

[Trolltina]

[Kat]

May 25, 2014 17:58:29 GMT -5 Shir said:

May 25, 2014 16:04:09 GMT -5 Lane Elenburg said:

No contact so far. But I tend to really not like people who play as Allison. Sooooo......

lolkat

I just saw this...

I rock the Alison/Allison's tbh

[Lane Elenburg]

Ugh, I didn't really want Aaryn to pick me for veto. She is the last person I would want people to assume I'm working with. But she asked me on AIM if she should pick me, and I can't really say no. I mean I could! But I can't. I just have to make sure I don't win. So I threw it. Waited on my last piece for a bit, didn't send the print screen right when it was ready, that kind of stuff. But not so much so that it made me look simply feeble, or like I threw it. If I win, the rest of these people just SUCK at puzzles.

[Lane Elenburg]

yay thrown without looking like a complete fool!!

Like I said, winning that veto was the last thing I wanted to do. It wouldn't bode well for my strategy of being social, well liked, while hiding in the shadows. So Ryan winning is just fine with me. It also keeps the win within our alliance. Which is good news. I'm not sure anyone other than the actual noms would have changed things up, but it's nice to have him come to me to confirm what he is doing. Shows loyalty.

Now since he won't be using the veto, it's time to decide who should go. Ceremony isn't posted yet, so we still have lots of time to vote, but I need to make sure I am in the loop. The Frat does control the votes, but we can't make it seem like we are running shit.

For me personally, I would like to see Aaryn leave. She's kinda annoying, and I don't think I'd be able to trust her. Sure she picked me for veto, but I'm not letting that attach her to me. She's OTP for the most part, and that generally means hard to control. Which is the exact vibe I get from her. Lisa is way more chill, and I think I could quietly drag he along. Both are very quiet on aim, so that's likely what people will base votes on. More meaning Lisa would go. But I will see what I can do. Without making it seem AT ALL like I am hard core protecting Lisa. The angle I'll use is down th road, Aaryn could be a bigger threat who has more connections. If it doesn't happen, it sure as hell isn't the end of the world. But I'll plant some seeds, and see what happens.