The Ulong Tribe: Angie, Bobby Jon, Ibrehem, James, Jeff, Kim, Stephenie
The Losers: Ashlee, Jolanda, Jonathan, Wanda
Well, Jeff Probst did say that every choice had consequences. And Koror’s choice of getting a new camp resulted in a cold, wet, rainy, rat infested camp. But, on the bright side, at least they didn’t have to go to Tribal Council.
Speaking of Tribal Council, the morning after their first, Ulong “made the choice” of not picking a leader. Instead “all decisions would be made by committee.” Yeah right! Just ask the U.N. how well that works!
The tribes were then called to the Reward Challenge where Jiff explained the challenge. (Paraphrasing) “The players were to run through a "gauntlet" bridge, requiring them to cross several floating obstacles over water in order to collect flags on the other side. As they were crossing, two opposing tribemembers would be hurling swinging bags of sand at them all the while. If knocked off, the player would be forced to go back to the beginning. The first tribe to collect all 10 of their flags would win a Reward consisting of fins, mask and a Hawaiian fishing sling.”
While both teams had a difficult time negotiating the course, Koror’s Katie, lacking the upper body strength, had a difficult time even finishing the rope swing. (Jeff had stated that each member of the tribes must at least complete this part of the race.) Meanwhile, Ulong’s Angie had little problem with the course collecting most of the tribes 10 flags, to win Reward for Ulong, which included not only the fishing gear, but a flint for making fire.
Back at camp, the Ulongs quickly divided up into groups, one built fire and the other went fishing. While over at the Koror camp, the men decided that the only way they were going to get fire was to retrieve their flint from the ocean floor. After several attempts, Ian finally managed to wrestle the heavy trunk into the outrigger.
Over at Ulong, the tribe settles down to enjoy some clam chowder. Ashlee, however keeps to herself, wanting no part of the meal. This leads many from Ulong to wonder if she was losing her will to continue in the game.
While night fell in Palau, it became clear that the cuddling up of some members was more than just an attempt to keep warm. Kim and Jeff at Ulong were getting quite cozy while Jennifer and Gregg at Koror explored each other’s, um, bug bites shall we say.
Back from the commercial break, the tribes are called to the Immunity Challenge. (After receiving an all too quick lesson in Morse Code.) Jeff explains the Challenge. “Two heavy foot lockers, filled with mess kits, were resting on the ocean floor. Each tribe must swim out to a marker buoy, dive down, find a rope attached to the foot locker, then pull it 50 feet across the ocean floor. Once the foot locker reaches the start point, the tribes must unlatch the lockers, thus releasing the mess kits. Each tribe member would retrieve one mess kit, then swim back to the beach. Each mess kit had a Morse code letter inscribed on it. The first tribe to decipher the Morse code and spell out the mystery word would win the crucial Immunity Challenge.”
Even though Koror fell behind at the start due to Willard's slow swimming, Tom provided all the power the tribe needed to pull the heavy foot locker across the ocean floor. Ulong, on the other hand, had a difficult time even getting their foot locker to budge, and Kim didn’t even try. While Ulong was still trying to budge their foot locker, Koror easily spelled out “Immunity” in Morse code to win the ugly idol yet again.
Returning to camp, Ulong had to decide who would get the boot at Tribal Council. Mark Burnett and the producers attempted to have us to believe that the tribe was evenly split between Kim (who flounder at the Challenge) and Ashlee (who had lost the will to continue in the game.) But in the end, with six out of eight votes, Ashlee was sent packing.
Now, for those of you who cannot or will not view the videos from the SeeBS website, here is a transcript of what each player said (at least as much is can be determined) while voting and Ashlee final words.
Stephenie (Votes Ashley): My vote's for Ashley. I don't want to do this, but I think it's time for you to go. I think this is what's best for our team right now and I'm just going to honor what I believe is your wish. I'll miss you.
Bobby Jon (Votes Ashley): No hard feelings.
Angie (Votes Ashlee): I didn't want to vote for you at all, but you asked. So I guess ye shall receive.
James (Votes Ashley): Ashlee, I wish you would've hung in there. You were supposed to be part of the redneck brothers. Good luck. We love you.
Ashlee (Votes Jeff): My biggest is only because your hormones are way too loud and it's a distraction to the game.
Ibrehem (Votes Kim): Ashlee was the one who picked me to be on this tribe so I just feel like I have to be loyal to her right now. Sorry.
Kim (Votes Ashley): I'm voting on my instincts here to vote for Ashlee. I'm hoping I can stay in. This is just a game. Both of us are on the chopping block tonight.
Jeff (Votes Ashley): I'm a man of my word, and plus, you bug the hell out of me.
------------- Ashlee's Final Words
“I wish my tribemates the best of luck, though they don't need it because they are all amazing. I am not surprised by the votes tonight, I think that they all sensed I was ready to go home.
Physically, it has been a challenge, the hardest part for me, was emotionally. As much as I like to have thought that I am a vindicative, deceitful person, and can talk bad about people behind their back for a million dollars, gosh I wish I could, I wish so bad I could. But I can't, and they all sensed it, so I am not surprised at all. I am cheering them all, and I know they will do great, and I want to see them kick butt.
The thing I take away from this whole experience for the most, is being grateful for the small things. It really humbles you. Most importantly, it really teaches you a lot about yourself, and your weaknesses and your strengths. I can take away from this whole experience my weaknesses and know that I need to work harder in those areas. And I am just so fortunate that I could have that opportunity to have that.
You wouldn't think that in only six days you could learn so much but I certainly I did. The only regret that I have is that I didn't use the excuse that I was cold to cuddle with Ibrehem because he sure is a cutie.”
Well, there you have it. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m still fighting this lousy flu so bub-by till Thursday. Just kvetch amongst yourselves.
Again, as a reminder, due to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (a.k.a March Madness), the 5th and 6th episodes of Survivor; Palau will be broadcast on Wednesday instead of Thursday. That’s the 16th and 23rd. Episode 7 will resume regular Thursday night broadcasts on March 31st. Set your VCRs and TIVOs accordingly.
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