Final HOH pt 1 - Memorial Walk

10 ~ Steven



My partner! It was difficult losing you so early, but in a way I'm blessed- your lack of early interest led to my safety for many rounds to come. So, thanks!

9 ~ Donna



Oh, Donna. You're an ORG legend. I remember that it was between you and Niki. Amanda wanted to vote Niki out, but Michael was the swing vote to remove you over her. We've played in many games together, but we've never really had the chance to work together recently. I wish it had been different this time around. But hey, you might be where I am now.

8 ~ Johnny



This was one of your first ORGs ever, right? Yet another round where Amanda, Michael and I didn't have enough strength to do what we really wanted, which was to let you last a little longer. Just so you could have a more enriching first-time in an ORG game! You and I didn't really speak much (if at all), but I appreciated the new face and I hope you had a fun time.

7 ~ Stacie



Stacie, the first step in the systematic removal of Amanda's power from this game. As soon as she left (and I believe she was up against Amanda), that's when I needed to start playing the game offensively, instead of keeping myself protected. If I was going to just be Amanda's lackey all game, I would be an easy target for a group of people going after Amanda. So, I started forming ties with the other side to keep myself safe in the game. Stacie, although it would have been WONDERFUL to make the final four with you, you leaving at this point propelled my game wonderfully. I hope you didn't feel too bad about going.

6 ~ Amanda



Definitely the hardest loss for me to take in this game. Once I saw Mandie was in this game, I knew immediately that I wanted to play with her with complete loyalty. Years ago, like 2005/6/7, we used to play in games together all the time. We'd join up, and eventually play against each other subtly. Either by ruining each other's allies' games, or our own. I wanted this one to be different, but unfortunately you can't control every round of a BB game and she had to go (without my vote, of course). I hope she can see how I've attempted to keep that promise with Michael.

5 ~ Niki



The first of two single votes I had to make in this game. I'm not good with making sole-decisions of power, so I hope I made the right choice in eliminating you over Shanna. Someone told you earlier in the game that I was after you, or didn't want to work with you. I don't know who that was, but it couldn't have been further from the truth. In Big Brother, it's all about who you feel safest with. And since I've known you for almost as long as I've known Michael/Stacie/Amanda/Cam, I would have been happy working with you. But it came down to who would keep me the longest, and I knew that you would be happy keeping Cam or Michael around, while Shanna would have been more inclined to keep me if she was in a position of power in the final four. So that's why you left. I wish we had more conversations, but there is always next time!

4 ~ Cam



Do you know how hard it was for me to remove Cinderella from this game? If Nancy Botwin wasn't a choice, I would have definitely snatched that up. So, when Amanda was about to leave and I had nowhere to go, you and Shanna grabbed me and worked with me for the rest of the game. Yes, you and I were as close as Shanna and Michael were, but we never targeted each other until we needed to, and until no one was left. Me picking you over Michael was like you picking me over Shanna. It needed to be done. Aside from that, you're AMAZING abilities at challenges would have put you in the finals easy. We're all extremely lucky that you didn't have a chance to compete in the last one- and in a way it may not have been so fair for you. But it was probably the only way we could've taken you out. Thank you for your competitiveness and your loyalty. It was wonderful playing with you.

Michael



My buddy! We've been playing this game together from the first round, although it has been frustrating at times to be his alliance partner (voting out Donna over Niki, other stuff, more other stuff, etc, etc), it's worked out for both of us because we're in the final three together! The past two rounds I've had the opportunity to eliminate or remain loyal to an ally. I'm glad this last time, I got to prove my loyalty to you. We've known each other for years, but we really have just known each other through Amanda. And although we lost her halfway through the game, I think we've both made her super proud. Thanks for the great game so far!

Shanna



I always play games to meet new people, but I had no idea I'd come across someone as interesting as you. Shanna, you were clearly a gamer from the beginning. You had a plan, and in a game of people playing pretty quietly, you decided to step up and take charge. Fortunately, you started your rampage at a time that called for more allies than enemies, and I got to join your (ever expanding) circle of troupes. I know you basically sent everyone else the same message, but I feel like being in the final three, you meant it a little more with me. And I know I meant it with you every time. It's going to be fun to see how the rest of the game plays out, but I'm really content with you and Michael being here in the final three with me. I'd be happy with any one of us winning, honestly. Good luck!