Yes, it was *all* of it:
1) the thrill of the hunt
2) hiding in eager anticipation
3) good food afterwards at Versailles
4) wicked cool war stories
5) the uniforms (with medals!)
This was what Survival was. Too bad we can't do it anymore.
John
--- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_y..., "HiramGonash" <okfreddy_at_h...>
wrote:
> Silly me. I thought it was the thrill of the hunt. Walking quietly
> down a dusty trail, ears listening to every sound, eyes scanning
for
> the hidden sniper. Heart thumping in anticipation. Waiting until
that
> moment.
>
> The enemy. Coming towards you, coming towards their doom.
>
> You take careful aim, let them get close, and then...
>
> pffft! The damn BB dribbles out and you get shot repeatedly while
> trying to reload.
>
> It's not exactly premature ejaculation but just as ineffective.
>
> Luckily I never had that problem and can account for myself in a
more
> than manly fashion.
>
> -----
>
> But honestly. I enjoyed the outdoors, the exercise, and the war
> stories. The food was secondary though it always tasted better
> while out in nature.
>
> Hmmmm. A hike through Nicholas Flats might be good for the
Monsters.
> Deb and I can regale them with horror tales. ("And you see that
bush?
> That's where Kopitz hid for, like, three hours before shooting me.
> Bastard!" "Oh, and here's where I shot mommy. It's OK - she beat me
> up afterwards." "See the top of that hill? I shot John from the top
> of that hill. He was prancing at the bottom and I aimed a bit high
to
> account for distance and got him. No, I really did. I *REALLY* did.
> Don't argue with me. You're grounded.")
>
> Hike's not a bad idea though...
>
> Ozzy
>
> --- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_y..., Barbara Kane <badrescher_at_y...>
> wrote:
> > Isn't it always all about the food?
> >
> > --- toughslush <meurtre_at_e...> wrote:
> > > In reality, of course, the main point of playing
> > > Survival was to
> > > have piping hot Earl Grey tea with fresh milk and
> > > snacks before
> > > play--and a good lunch to eat there at Nicholas
> > > Flats afterward.
> > >
> > > Some people just don't get it.
> > >
> > > --Q.M.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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Received on 2002-06-14 16:00:42