from colleen:

Lollie stands up and faces the jury members to give her speech.

"First...I cannot believe that I have made it this far! Second...the reason that I think I should be the only survivor is....I was there to help others...I wiped away tears, tried to help others understand fears and the reasons that some people acted the way they did...I wasn't always right and I wasn't always wrong...but, I tried to be supportive of everybody and love everybody equally....I believe that the meek shall inherit the earth...I'm not always meek...but, I am supportive and loving and helpful and I think those are all traits that will help me to survive in the real world...I also believe that NONE of us can survive in this world or any other, without each other!! I KNOW there is NO way that I could have survived all of this time on my own! I could have fished and hunted taro and fruit in the jungle and cooked and fed myself! I could have lived out here on my own...and survived...but, I wouldn't have wanted to! I think that the best part of this whole adventure was the fact that I made such wonderful friends on the island!! I also know that when I go home after all of this is done...I will NOT regret anything that I said or did!! Because I always treated others the way that I wanted to be treated! NOW! Don't misunderstand that!!! The point of this game was to SURVIVE!! I did it my way...and others did it their way...some were more ruthless than others....and that is the way that they felt the game should be played! Great job to them!! Great job to all of us!! All of our Mommy's and Daddy's should be proud of us!! I know that I am!!"

"Okay...that is enough from me! I just hope that everybody votes their conscience! That is what I have always told the others that I would do....and that is what I have always tried to do....I love you guys!"

16:40

Jul 11, 2001

Mandy Estelleita

Mandy scratches her head while shaking it from side to side.

17:53

Jul 11, 2001

from colleen: Trey stands before the jury and gives his speech:

" Ms. Colleen said I had to make a speech about why you should vote for me. I am not very good with words, but here goes. I can't believe that I am even in the position to make this speech. I asked to be voted off so many times and I really did mean it, but when I realized I was in the last four. I quit asking, what is a few more weeks after 3 months?" He smiles.

"When I first came here I thought I would only be here about a month. My mom and I always watched the other 2 Big Survivors together. I thought it would be COOL to come and do all the challenges and make a few friends. Mom always told me that all I ever think about it surfing and soccer. Well, since I have been here I haven't thought about them much at all. In the past 3 months I have realized how much was done for me at home by my mom and dad. Everyone here helped teach me how to survive. Pierre taught me how to gather fruits, fish, set traps for lobster, fish, and er, uh, well(other things-tehe). Meggie taught me how to dive for lobster. Everyone helped teach me how to cook, and ate some pretty stuff on my first attempts. Thanks for not complaining. Lolli and Aggie taught me how important it is to love and be loved. Everyone taught me how much better it is to be around people who are happy and positive. And that noone wants to be around someone negative. We worked together well, noone was good at everything, but everyone was good at something. Its kind of like 'Ying & Yang'(it that right?). Our lives were meshed together and we all did the things we needed to survive and to become family. I was wrong when I thought I would make a few friends, because I didn't know that my team would become my family. I never knew how hard it would be to have to vote family off the island, even when they said they were ready to go. It was supposed to be all fun, not tear our hearts out. It seemed so easy watching it on TV."

"I may not have come here as a survivor, but I am going home one whether you decide to vote for me or not. I have each of you to thank for that. We are all survivors to be here now. It could have been any one of you in my position right now. But for some reason or another you were voted off first but probably because you were the bigger threats. I'm glad I got to know Mandy and Lola better than just competing against them, we had a chance to bond. And Bri, I am terribly sorry I didn't try to know you better, but it was easier to stay unattached to someone so I had someone to vote for each week. You were a real trooper, and caught on fast and always did you part around camp too."

18:00

Jul 11, 2001

Trey continues:

"While I have been here I tried to be a provider and protector, and help with the daily tasks: water, fire, fishing, fruit and support and love when people needed it(even when they didn't). I don't know if that makes me a better survivor than Lolli. It is up to you to decide. Go with your heart and vote the way you think is right. That's what Lolli has always said and she is right."

"I really do love everyone here and appreciate the friendships I've made. Thank you." then Trey takes his seat.

18:01

Jul 11, 2001

Gia moves to stand by the jury and says "Each member of the jury will now get to ask a question, or merely speak their mind."

Pierre goes first, standing to address Trey and Lollie.

"Trey and Lolli I have been honest on what I did. Is there anything you would like to confess to at this point? Further more do either of you know about what happened to Meggies Blankey? I know I did not have anything to do with it's disappearance. But did either of you? Be honest with your answers Please!"

18:02

Jul 11, 2001

Trey looks at Pierre completely sincerely and replies "Pierre, I promise you. I do not know what happened to Meggie's blankey. Meggie was my buddy, and was already so upset about the alliance, she did not deserve this to happen to her. She didn't know who she could trust anymore, and then this terrible thing happened to her. She was a true survivor though and after a few days she NEVER mentioned it again. Honestly, I thought it was the wild dogs or some other animal that took off with it. I didn't know until later that it was one of the Survivors. I would not, and did not, steal her blanket or anyone else's items. I promise you that. Good question, I would like to know the answer to this if anyone finds out. Ms Colleen, can you help us out on this mystery when this is over?"

Lollie looks to Pierre as well as she says "Pierre...in answer to your question...of is there anything that I want to admit to....no...I have tried very hard, to be honest at all times during the game, even when it could have started a fight...at times I was very vague about my feelings...more to protect myself and avoid the fights, than anything else.... on the what happened to Meggie's blankey! I wish I knew!! I wish I had the pieces to put it back together so that she had it again! I know how important a person's blankey and their Teddy and other special things are! I don't know if I could have ever gone to sleep without Teddy next to me! "

18:04

Jul 11, 2001

Aggie now stands and faces the two players.

Aggie says: "I love you both and can't decide who to vote for. Any question wouldn't make the winner any clearer in my mind. You are both survivors any way you look at it. Pick a number between 1-10 and the closest gets my vote."

18:09

Jul 11, 2001

Trey giggles at the question: "Aggie, I understand, I would want to do the same thing. But what if we give you the same number? My number is '7'"

Lolli gives Aggie a REALLY big smile!!! and giggles!! "I love you too Aggie and I love your way of choosing! You are as bad as me when it comes to choosing!!! LOL!! Okay...my number between 1 and 10....ummmm....I pick 5. Love You!"

18:11

Jul 11, 2001

Aggie smiles and hugs Trey and Lolli and then sits back down.

18:44

Jul 11, 2001

Mandy stands up and asks her questions.

She faces Lolli first. "Lolli, why do you think you lasted to the end of the game?" asks Mandy.

Mandy looks to Trey and says "Trey, you have been a good friend to everyone, even the Ocono girls," says Mandy. She looks him straight in the eye and continues. "What do you believe was your best strength during this game?"

18:59

Jul 11, 2001

Trey answers first, "Mandy, I'm not sure if it was my strength or it gave me a strength."

"When I first came here I looked at everything as a chore. Everyone had a chores to do daily, just like at home. But the longer I stayed here, and the more I realized I could get sent home tomorrow. My mom had told me don't forget to enjoy where you are and who you are with, otherwise there is no sense being here. On Sundays I loved going to the beach to say my prayers and enjoy the beauty around me. I started enjoying going hunting for fruits in the jungle, there is so much to see and soak in. I liked sitting around the campfire and talking with everyone. I loved watching Pierre get Gia tickled during challenges. Once I realized how great it was to be here my attitude changed and I guess I got 'Peace of Mind'. I was OK if I got voted off the next day, if not, I was going to enjoy my time here. That included being friends with everyone, and I guess that's why I built the playground. To give everyone a fun place to go, without any chores to do, somewhere we could have fun just being together. Does this make any sense to you? I hope that answered your question."

"So I guess to make a long answer short, 'Peace of Mind'. Sorry that was so long." Trey smiles with a big wide grin.

19:06

Jul 11, 2001

Lolli thinks for a while and looks at Mandy totally dumbfounded. She looks at Mandy...and tells her... "I have NO clue! The only thing I can think of is that I wasn't a very aggressive or controversial player...I wasn't one of the people that really kicked butt and took names on the challenges, so I wasn't a real threat to anyone! That and I like to think it was partially because I was easy to get along with and was liked by the others, I didn't have any votes against me before or after the merge, so, I do know that Pierre pushed to keep me here....That is all I can figure out! I know that it wasn't because I was a really great provider like the rest of you!! And, I know that it wasn't because I did all sorts of great things! All I did was help to set up the shelters and to help around camp as much as I could...with as little time as I actually got to spend in camp, I really don't know....I could be "smart" and say that everybody needs a "mommy" around (smiles at Trey), but, I don't really think that was it...(shrugs) I really don't know why I am here still!"

19:48

Jul 11, 2001

Mandy Estelleita

Mandy smiles at both Trey and Lolli. She then takes her place once again in the jury...

20:32

Jul 11, 2001

Lola steps up to ask her questions.

"Lolli, do you think you are here because it was survival of the fittest or because you were the least controversial?"

She turns to Trey.

"Is there anything you regret or would have done differently if you could go back, even though you have gone to the highest position?"

20:33

Jul 11, 2001

Gia nods her head approvingly. "Interesting questions Lola."

20:43

Jul 11, 2001

Lollie looks at Lola, thinking. She says, "I am a firm believer in honesty...not only with others, but with myself. I would LOVE to think it was survival of the fittest...but, if I am nothing else...I am honest...and I know it is because I am not controversial." She smiles enthusiastically, then continues, "but I do believe that it is a definite survival trait to not be controversial and try to get along with my peers!"

20:49

Jul 11, 2001

Trey looks to Lola after considering her question. He says, "Oh sure there are lots of things I have said and done that I wish I could do over. But wouldn't each of us do that if we could?"

He then says ruefully "I think the most important thing I would do over is the alliance. If I could relive everything, I would never have joined it. But like I said before, I use to watch Big Survivor with Mom and the people who lasted were the people that were in alliances. It seemed like the logical thing to do at that time. But, we hurt the other 4 teammates a lot(our new family) and it tore us all up inside. When Inita suggested we disband the alliance and beg for forgiveness from the others, everyone immediately and happily agreed. We then had to work hard to prove we were worthy of forgiveness. I don't think we were ever really trusted after that. Forgiven - yes, but not forgotten, and I understand why."

21:08

Jul 11, 2001

Meggie

I wanted to say that I am so happy you two were the remaining survivors of this game. It shows to me and I hope to everyone else that one does not have to be a liar or backstabber to win this game. I love you both very much and I am glad to know you both did not tear up my blanket. That to me was a mean thing to do and did not serve any purpose in helping win the game. Whoever wins, and I will be happy with either or you, I can't wait to hug you both!!! I missed you.

21:29

Jul 11, 2001

Lolli

smiles BIG at Meggie and tells her

I can't wait to hug you either! I have missed you guys sooo much!

21:33

Jul 11, 2001

Trey

Trey looks at Meggie and gives her a wink. "Hi buddy, I have missed you so much, I can't wait till the voting is all over and we can talk. Breakfast just isn't the same without you." He smiles.

21:41

Jul 11, 2001

Gia smiles and says "We just need to hear from Bri and then it will be time to vote."

15:45

Jul 12, 2001

from Colleen: here is Bri's question, as soon as both players have answered it, feel free to send me your votes. when I have all votes I will make a final call and give 30 minutes for any changes.

Bri stands up and says "I have a two part question for you two: first, Of all the former tribe mates that you voted off throughout the game, which one do you wish you hadn't voted off and why? "

"And secondly, Aggie, Meggie, Lola, and Mandy have all called Pierre a backstabber and a traitor for the role he played in getting you two to these winning seats. They have also said that they will never forgive him for what he did and will never speak to him again. Do you still consider him a friend after what he did? Why or why not? "

23:51

Jul 12, 2001

Trey answers Bri first.

Trey answers "Lets see, I am assuming that you mean me personally, not as the group. I have to answer Inita. Well, to give you some background, we always were VERY tense on voting day because we hated voting one of our own off. People were pretty much on edge, and it was very easy to get into arguements. We had to vote off someone right before we formed Kansi. On tribal council day, and there were some pretty heated arguements going on between Inita and Meggie(right now I don't even remember the details), then some other people got involved. Before we knew it, it seems like just about everybody had something to say. Anyway, I guess I sided with Meggie(isn't that a surprise) and voted for Inita. I guess just because of the arguement I had someone to be upset with right at the moment we had to vote. I must admit, I have no idea who I would have voted for if it wasn't Inita. She was a good person, hard worker, and very smart and I am sorry she wasn't able to come with us to Kansi. But it was kind of like she was in the right place at the wrong time. Does that make ANY sense? I hope you understand that. "

Then Trey considers the second part about Pierre.

Trey says "Wow, thats a tough question. First off I have already told Pierre personally how I felt about the situation and he told Lolli and I why he did what he did. I do not agree with what he did, especially because I was begging to be voted off. I think he always was about winning but even more, he always wanted to please everyone. Because he wanted to please everyone, and keep you(Bri) and Mandy and Lola around but he kind of lost control. He could have told you "NO", but he wanted to give you a chance. Lets face it, if all the traitor thing hadn't happened he would probably be sitting in this chair right now instead of me. And to be perfectly honest, I'm sure I would have been the first to vote for him, because he truely has played the game to the max. The last few days at camp he has been pretty sad to see. He was my friend, hopefully someday soon he will talk to me again and we can work this out. I am willing to forgive him but we definately have some things to discuss. "

02:00

Jul 13, 2001

Lollie thinks long and hard about Bri's questions before answering.

She says ".here are my answers, for better or for worse, at least, they are honest!"

She continues "As for the first one, tThat's hard to answer...I didn't vote for a few of them! As a matter of fact, there are only 2 people here that I have voted for! If you are asking of the ones that I voted off personally...there were reasons that I voted for them! Even when I didn't want to vote, I had to...it wasn't a choice....it was a requirement of the game! So, when I would have to choose, I would go thru the list of people that there were and figure out which one did less than me or was around camp less than me...after that, I would look at who was the one that caused the most turmoil in the tribe....I won't deny...when the tribes merged, voting got easier...but, I still followed my criteria of voting people off! I didn't vote for any of my family from Nicarong.....voting people off was the hardest part of this whole experience for me! I NEVER took it lightly! If I have to choose just one person, I can't! Each person has their own special trait that makes them special to me...and to the family as a whole....I can't just arbitrarily say that I want so and so back because of such and such! I want them ALL back! But, if you want an answer to your question....it would be between 2 people...neither of which did I vote for!!!! Meggie and Aggie! Thru all of this, they were the ones that were there to cuddle with me at night and hold my hand when things were scary! If I were to go back and look at the ones from the beginning, I miss Moon a whole lot!!! Marissa and Inita were good friends also! Like I said...I can't choose just one...(smiles impishly)....I had a hard enough time trying to decide who to take with me to eat McDonalds!!! (laughs) I can't even begin to try and decide who I would choose to have back!!"

She then answers the second part. "I'm standing in the middle of the road here...just like I always have...here is my question to all of you...does a bad action make someone a bad person?? Is whoever destroyed Meggie's blankey a bad person? In my opinion...YES! But, they didn't admit to it, hid it from all of us...which, in my opinion, makes them even worse!! but, since you don't know who that person is...you can't say that they are a bad person!! Pierre admitted that he did it...and he explained why! Pierre is not a bad person, he just made some bad choices...he did what he thought was necessary to fulfill his promise to help and make sure that there was a Nicarong in the winning seat...no, I don't agree with the way that he did it...but, I also don't hate him...I can't....it is no different from having a fight with one of my brothers...I hate them when they do the bad thing...but, I still love them after it is all over! I can't forget all that Pierre did to help ALL of us! I don't think I could ever trust him again...I don't think it is much of a choice of whether or not I would still consider him a friend...because, he pulled away from all of us when it happened...he cut himself off...so, do I still consider him a friend after what he did? no, because, he cut himself off from Trey and me and even after both of us tried to let him know that we still loved him, he still distanced himself from us, and yes, because he did it for the good of the tribe, and to make sure that the last 2 were Nicarong. Nothing in real life is black and white...there are just lots of shady areas and Pierre is in one of those shady areas right now for me...I love him, but, I am very disappointed in the choices that he made.... I hope that answers your questions...because it has made me question a lot of things... VERY HARD QUESTIONS!!! OUCH!"

02:03

Jul 13, 2001

from Colleen: I am only waiting on one more vote for the final count.

thanks for being patient folks!!!

17:17

Jul 13, 2001

from Colleen:

I have all votes and this is the final call for any changes. at 6pm central I will announce the official winner of Lil Survivor Kosrae.

18:27

Jul 13, 2001

Gia nods as the two candidates nervously sit back in their chairs and wait as each member of the jury must go and vote. The voting takes a very long time as the jury members think about all that has happened on this island, about the good things, and the bad, the hugs and the tears, the treats and the awful tribal councils. Finally the last voter comes out with the drum and hands it to Gia.

Gia clears her throat and says "I will now count the votes and announce the official winner of Lil Survivor Kosrae."

19:04

Jul 13, 2001

Gia pulls the first slip of paper out of the drum. "First vote for Trey." "Second vote Trey." She makes a little pile. "Third vote for Trey." She looks at Trey who seems surprised. "Fourth vote.... also for Trey."

She says "We know the result, but here are the other votes anyway, "fifth and sixth votes, ....for Trey." Congratulations Trey! you are the winner of Lil Survivor Kosrae!"

19:06

Jul 13, 2001

Gia then says "We have a special celebration feast to last all weekend at the hotel gameroom at

Hotel Gameroom Celebration

drop by whenever you like!!!

19:08

Jul 13, 2001

Trey sits there stunned, "HUH?"

19:08

Jul 13, 2001