Out of the Wild

**Pete** · 02-25-2011, 12:14

Out of the Wild (Season 2)

Well, season 2 is well under way. Last night was the second episode. This time it is in Venezuela.

The multi-day beat down with little food is well under way. A Ranger who is laying low, city girl with big blisters, total asshat who needs to be beaten by everyone - but he did kill the snake so they could eat.

Wasp hunting for a snack? Works better when it's raining.

The beat down continues next Thursday at 10:00PM.

PSM · 02-25-2011, 12:40

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city girl with big blisters

Hmmm. They don't look that big to me.

**Pete** · 02-25-2011, 12:56

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Hmmm. They don't look that big to me.

No - this one.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/out-of-t...piane-bio.html

The bio does reflect what's happening to her. A high mountain rain darn near put her under with hypothermia. Coming down from the high mountain she got beat all to heck and some big blisters on the back of her heels.

Last nights episode appeared to show her sitting in camp most of the three days - kinda' zoned out. She needs to shake it off and get with the program.

Last season 2/3's quit before the end.

This is the asshat - zero people skills.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/out-of-t...chant-bio.html

He admits it, says he needs to work on it and then turns around and starts a fight. Last night one of the other guys finished sharpening a machete and he walks over and says "give it to me, I need it" - the the other guy says "use one of the other two I just sharpened this one and am going to use it" Yaba Yaba Yaba back on forth back and forth. He just had to have that one - on and on.

dennisw · 02-25-2011, 13:25

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A Ranger who is laying low,

NICK ALBINI
Special Forces Training

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Age: 28
HOMETOWN: Tarpon Springs, FL
CURRENT TOWN:
Tarpon Springs, FL
OCCUPATION: Army Ranger
Nick can do it all. He is an avid Crossfit and Strongman competitor. He is also a Cessna pilot. He spends his free time spear fishing and hunting turkey, boar, alligators and deer.
Nick joined the military after 9/11 instead of going to law school, though last summer he left active duty as a ranger to work in Special Forces training and take law school prep courses. Nick admits he has a problem letting others take the lead.

I wonder how that's working out for him?

**Pete** · 03-04-2011, 11:26

Well, Mike continues to be a jerk. His jerkyness among other things cost the group a long day through the jungle and a night standing in the rain.

As with last season, the group moves a bit, camps for a few days and then is given a new destination. As with last season, because they are tired they get a late start on the hike.

Last night's move was "only" 4 miles through jungle and then 1/2 mile through open savanah. Ranger was point and Mike was # 2 to keep him on track but Mike was enjoying looking at the flora causing Ranger to zig zag - and once they complained they did a large circle. His failings were pointed out to him but Mike would not allow himself to be replaced so the slow twisty slog continued.

When they got to the edge of the jungle city girl pushed the transponder and bailed. More time spent in group hugs. Got to the camp site just before dark, too late to build fire or shelter, started to rain so they stood in a huddle all night.

The two studmuffins darn near talked each other into quiting but were saved by Sam, his side kick, Mike and Ranger finding some fruit - gave everyone a sugar rush. While everyone is hurting the two studmuffins appear to be weaker in the mind - and they are dragging down one of the girls.

Next week's preview shows another blowup with Mike and then it says two quit. I'm betting on both studmuffins or one of them and the weaker girl.

It is interesting how lack of basic fieldcraft makes groups like this suffer - and that even though one person - mike - is doing a poor job in his position he is not fired - and makes the group suffer longer on the hike. I thought Ranger would have done a better job organizing the march.

A strong mind will carry a weak body farther than a weak mind will carry a strong body.

Utah Bob · 03-04-2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Pete

Well, Mike continues to be a jerk. His jerkyness among other things cost the group a long day through the jungle and a night standing in the rain.

As with last season, the group moves a bit, camps for a few days and then is given a new destination. As with last season, because they are tired they get a late start on the hike.

Last night's move was "only" 4 miles through jungle and then 1/2 mile through open savanah. Ranger was point and Mike was # 2 to keep him on track but Mike was enjoying looking at the flora causing Ranger to zig zag - and once they complained they did a large circle. His failings were pointed out to him but Mike would not allow himself to be replaced so the slow twisty slog continued.

When they got to the edge of the jungle city girl pushed the transponder and bailed. More time spent in group hugs. Got to the camp site just before dark, too late to build fire or shelter, started to rain so they stood in a huddle all night.

The two studmuffins darn near talked each other into quiting but were saved by Sam, his side kick, Mike and Ranger finding some fruit - gave everyone a sugar rush. While everyone is hurting the two studmuffins appear to be weaker in the mind - and they are dragging down one of the girls.

Next week's preview shows another blowup with Mike and then it says two quit. I'm betting on both studmuffins or one of them and the weaker girl.

It is interesting how lack of basic fieldcraft makes groups like this suffer - and that even though one person - mike - is doing a poor job in his position he is not fired - and makes the group suffer longer on the hike. I thought Ranger would have done a better job organizing the march.

A strong mind will carry a weak body farther than a weak mind will carry a strong body.

That's why I swore of reality shows. To many jerks displaying their jerkiness.

**Pete** · 03-04-2011, 21:49

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That's why I swore of reality shows. To many jerks displaying their jerkiness.

This is not like the rest. No bathing queens sunning on the beach, no jocks posing for the camera. Just a lot of "suck" and most of the suck self imposed.

Each series prior to filming the teams were given pretty good survival classes for the local area. They know what to look for food, how to build shelters and make fire.

But their lack of experience in the "execution" is what bogs them down and hurts them.

Last season 1/2 had to quit before the team started to click. I think it will be the same this season - at least 2 more need to quit before they start to click.

Reminds me of the long survival FTXs 5th Group used to run out at Bliss. But at least we had fun (in the "it really sucks" way).

Guy · 03-04-2011, 21:58

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Reminds me of the long survival FTXs 5th Group used to run out at Bliss. But at least we had fun (in the "it really sucks" way).

ANd you wonder why folks was ETSing....

Oro Grande SUCKS!

Stay safe.

James D · 03-04-2011, 22:24

I've been watching Season 1 all night, in marathon fashion. This show has really captured my attention relative to other reality survival series. It immediately was made more interesting when I realized that Jake was one of my neighbors here in Maryland. My excitement for shipping off to basic in May is increasing every day. Thanks for the heads up.

**Pete** · 03-11-2011, 04:47

Two more quit last night.

Got to their new camp site - native hut with a second covered patio area - real nice. Had a couple of mouth fulls of native flat bread and a termite-pepper dip.

But they had a mirror. The Barbie girl took one look in the mirror and it was all about how skinny she looked. About 24 hours later she pushed the button. The morning they departed for next week's camp one of the studly guys quit. He told everyone the night before that he was going. Both got group hugs when they went.

The show should be required viewing for anyone going to SFAS. You see how the quitters rationalize their quitting. Stuff like "I did what I set out to do" - "I proved to myself I could do this" shortly after saying stuff like "It's not worth what it's doing to my body".

Everybody's goal on day one was to "finish" but somewhere along the way it becomes "What I've done up to now is what I set out to do".

Six remain - only one girl.

ES 96 · 03-11-2011, 16:30

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Two more quit last night.
Six remain - only one girl.

This one? TARA FILER, Park Ranger/Wildlife Artist

I see she's from the State of Jefferson south of Mr. Harsey's location. Has a nice mix of "for fun" activities:

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"there's nothing she'd rather be doing than hunting, hiking, lifting weights, fishing or shooting her rifle"