Willem Blackfyre

Liked it much better then previous episode.  They have given up a tad on charecters development but haven't we had 5 seasons to do that? The story has to progress at some point as it will in bk 6.  Regardless I was so stoked that Vale is rolling out. So much for the GNC tho, shaggy dog is Kapoot

Shadrich has no clear way to get himself and Sansa out of the Vale. He cannot go through the mountains as the passes are already closed (and it would be utterly stupid to take that road without a strong escort anyway). This would leave only a way by ship, and he is hundreds of leagues away from the coast. Even if he could reach a port he would also have to chance upon a ready ship - which could be possible if he works with Varys/Illyrio - but he cannot possibly hope to get her from the Gates to a port without being caught days before he arrives there. It just doesn't make any sense logistically. Now, if the gang goes to Gulltown or closer to the coast in future chapters things might change and real opportunities for such a thing may arise. But right now they are effectively impossible.

Not that I believe Shadrich wants to abduct Sansa. I really hope those whole abduction plot lines are over now.

On Littlefinger's motivation regarding Sansa:

We should note that Petyr already wanted to marry Sansa once - back after Ned was disgraced (Cersei remembers that in ADwD). I don't think he has lost that wish/desire. While Sansa is still Alayne, his daughter, he may be able to keep his desire in check but I really don't see him actually giving Sansa Stark's hand away in marriage. Especially not to Harrold Hardyng. That would be my main reason for the assumption that he may have 'other plans' for Harry.

I'm also not inclined to believe he wants to have sex with Sansa prior to their marriage. That would spoil the fun as he cannot want her to deliver his bastard - if he actually cares about fathering a dynasty. With a character like him that's far from clear. He may actually only care becoming a great man himself not necessarily the father of a dynasty, although that would be the usual mindset of a nobleman. And he is very aware of his own heritage.

Surprise guests:

I doubt that Sandor or Brienne/Jaime will show up in the Vale. It seems as if major stuff is going to happen in the Riverlands (which is why I think Brynden Tully is not going to pay the Vale a visit, either), and I see Jaime/Brienne returning to/be drawn into events in KL rather than someplace else. And Sandor should be drawn to KL, too, when he learns about the abomination his brother has become.

chance we see the blackfish at this?

so are others just waiting until the sea freezes up or something?

How do you kill...that which has no life?

good question blizzard

hahahahthey crashed the server here

speaking of unsullied, I kind of noticed/realized who he was at end of earlier episode when Iwan shot the guys about to rape Theon and just before he shot the last one the guy says "...why you little bastard..." BAM!- Ramsey