Archive through September 29, 2003
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Archive through September 29, 2003
Catfat | Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 11:01 pm     When oh when will these tribes learn not to build their shelters on the beach? There may not be any water there now, but with a high tide and a little wind, they are doomed, doomed, doomed. |
Alinthehouse | Monday, September 22, 2003 - 09:25 am     I was thinking the same thing. Haven't any of these people watched the show before!!  |
Lorry | Monday, September 22, 2003 - 06:00 pm     I thought the exact same thing! I think maybe they figure there would be less bugs/critters out in the open. It's going to be awful once the bad weather hits. |
Enigma2 | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 11:59 am     Am curious that some of the people on the islands seem so inept regarding survival? If it were me, I would be cramming with survival information on the net; in books –anything that would help me to survive and -even- prosper |
Enigma2 | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 02:47 pm     OK, I'm going to write a book. "Survival Shelters Using Native Materials" It could be one of the 'for dummies' series. Think I will ask Martha Stewart to write the foreward. (Also, since the subjects seem to be of interest: "Survival Latrines for Dummies"; "Surviving Female Hygiene Problems And PMS On A Deserrt Island for Dummies"} |
Reader234 | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 04:18 pm     Speaking of shelters, am I wrong or did I read that bamboo is not native to these Panama Islands, so they have bamboo, which means MB provided this part of the shelter, as well as giving them means to purchase a tarp... so in that vein the spoiled or ignorant young ones just dont see it as an issue!! That being said, I too would've read up on it, and I wonder if Lilli doesnt have more information, but she knows it just wont be well received... just my observation... |
Kizz | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 04:43 pm     "Bamboos occur mostly in tropical and subtropical areas, from sea level to snow-capped mountain peaks, with a few species reaching into temperate areas. They are most abundant in southeastern Asia, with some species in the Americas and Africa and none in Australia". Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2003. © 1993-2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
Csnog | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 08:39 pm     They can build a shelter just off the beach without a tarp. They need to find an area with 2 trees that they could build a lean. Cut away the brush and lay poles as you would a 1/2 teepee then cover it with fronds and other poles and more fronds. Dig out the sand under the floor and build a floor over the hole. Lay fronds on the floor. I saw one of the girls with some netting. In the first episode they had blankets what are they doing with them? |
Gina8642 | Friday, September 26, 2003 - 09:51 pm     Ryan said in the Markopolo caps that they were eaten up by the mosquitos, so they moved the shelter on to the beach. If they built it once, can't they build it again? Better than getting eaten by mosquitos. If I had the bug bites I'm seeing on these people, I think you would have to lock me up in an insane asylum. If I have more than 4 or 5 fresh bites on me I can't do anything, all I can feel or think about is the toxins racing through my blood. |
Grooch | Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 06:19 am     I read the same thing, Gina, and was going to post that here before I saw your post. Agreed! |
Lorry | Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 07:43 am     If I remember correctly, last year they were given survival tips, and a guide to which plants were edible, which were medicinal or poisonous. Do you think it is possible this year they didn't get any??? I also think Lil is afraid to speak up as she feels her input might not be welcomed. She said she felt she wasn't fitting in with the men or the women. I just like Lil so much I hope she doesn't get the boot. |
Gina8642 | Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 08:15 am     Nicole said during an interview or chat that they were giving no information prior to jumping from the boat. Once at camp someone came by and told them what they could and could not eat. She didn't go into an details as to how thurough the training was - but they did get some. |
Ophiliasgrandma | Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 11:24 am     Why in the last episode did they seem to have no bites on them. Did the 'Powers That Be' provide some repellant? |
Lori | Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 05:05 pm     I thought one of the tribes had mosquito repellant? |
Enigma2 | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 06:34 am     To Ophiliasgrandma: Could be... Those red lumps were not very attractive for tv. (On the other hand, perhaps Lil knew of some herbal remedies) (like your name / makes me think that Shakespeare did not give us the whole Hamlet story...) |
Lorry | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 08:06 am     Gina, thanks for answering my question. I must have missed her saying that... that's what I love about these boards, what my old eyes and ears miss, you younger folks pick up on.... I also keep wondering why they never make up any types of stew... With some edible plants, some edible tubers and wild carrot or onion, they could make a really hearty fish chowder that would fill them all up. Geeze Louise I wish we could send tips to our favorite tribes... hehe |
Enigma2 | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 08:44 am     Lorry and Gina: In my next book: "Survival Food for Dummies" I will include recepies for: —Panamanian boulliabaise —Pelican Parfait —Land Crab Casserole —Starfish Almondine —Hot Snake Salad Nicoise and much, much more |
Lorry | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 12:00 pm     Hey Enigma, don't forget to include Roasted Iguana and Coconut Milk Shakes...mmmmmm mmmmm good eating! rofl BTW, I'd like a signed copy of your book! |
Ophiliasgrandma | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 12:54 pm     Enigma2, just call me Enigma3. |
Enigma2 | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 01:47 pm     Thanks for the recepie ideas, Lorry. And after looking up a bit of Pearl Island flora and fauna, I have decided to add: —Ant Eater in Aspic (And after reading that there are snails -in abundance– must add the ever-popular 'escargot') |
Catfat | Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 08:09 pm     What *are* they eating, by the way? Did they buy any rice or flour? Are they catching any fish or finding any food? Drinking coconut milk will give people the runs, did they even buy toilet paper? Why doesn't Lil step up and at least start finding and making something to eat? She could say "I'll make food for everyone if you promise to keep me here for awhile." Worth a shot anyway, she's probably toast next week or soon after. I have no patience with these people. |
Meridian | Monday, September 29, 2003 - 05:27 am     I agree. Building a second shelter on a windy beach was not a smart move for Morgan. You would think a group of reasonably intelligent adults, including an experienced scoutmaster, might have chosen a more advantageous location. In addition, searching for nutritious food should be a higher priority than playing coconut toss on the sand. Like Enigma2 suggested, these people should have been reading every survival book available and practicing certain techniques in their backyards. They did realize they auditioned for "Survivor" and not "Big Brother", right? |
Chippy | Monday, September 29, 2003 - 06:26 am     I wondered that myself, Meridian. LOL. You would think that they'd have been better prepared to SURVIVE. I really think Lillian is afraid to be very verbal about what they need to do even though she has some good ideas. She knows she's on the short list for getting booted next- although I think they need her more than a couple of others. Somebody better step up to the plate and get these people organized. Talk about a short attention span... |
Enigma2 | Monday, September 29, 2003 - 07:55 am     I may be mistaken, but I believe that the reason for building the 2nd shelter closer to the beach was to avoid the biting insects –which were more populous near the vegetation. And now it seems to be time for shelter no. 3. (A lot of urban renewal on the Morgan island...) (Am trying to rush publication of my new book: "Suvivor Shelters for Dummies") |
Meridian | Monday, September 29, 2003 - 08:20 am     Would your book include a Survival Tarp which can be purchased for the low cost of only $19.95? Surely, with the money Morgan saved, they will be able to afford both. |
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