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0800 HOURS: Glimpsers awaken to the cadence of hard knocks. Glimpsers then proceed to prepare for the coming day.
0900 HOURS: Glimpsers consume rations of pancakes with bananas, papayas, and syrup. This meal accompanied by the sweet nectar of succulent Nicaraguan pineapple.
1000 HOURS: Glimpsers experience their first taste of liberation. They are permitted to leave Fort Castillo, in battalions numbering no less than four. Glimpsers are drafted into ALPHA and BRAVO teams.
1100 HOURS: After breaching a multitude of cyber cafes, Glimpsers communicate in local tongue with POIs. After coms are compromised, ALPHA team decides to split into CHARLIE and DELTA teams in a misguided attempt to re-establish a line of communications with authority figures stateside.
1120 HOURS: Mistakes are made.
1121 HOURS: Coms shutter in and out. A single transmission is decoded. It reads: BLACK HAWK DOWN *BREAK* MISSION COMPROMISED *END OF TRANSMISSION*.
1127 HOURS: BRAVO team arrives at the rendezvous location, and informs 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON that they had lost contact with ALPHA team.
1130 HOURS: Excitement turns sour for 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON, as ALPHA team does show up at base.
1135 HOURS: ALPHA team returns to Fort Castillo. 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON quickly debriefs the team. 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON promptly discovers the breach.
1145 HOURS: ALPHA team is reprimanded.
1200 HOURS: Glimpsers regroup and proceed to the mess hall for lunch. The rations provided include chicken, rice, and salad.
1345 HOURS: After spending time in the brig, ALPHA team again leaves base. They pledge allegiance to 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON and the morals of punctuality.
1600 HOURS: After completing missions at locations which include a laundromat, an ice cream shoppe, and an artisan ceramic shop, Glimpsers return to base. 5-STAR GENERALPAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON’s lips begin to furl into a faint smile after realizing no casualties were sustained. They were met with dinner rations consisting of Gallo Pinto, beef, and plantains.
1738 HOURS: ALPHA and BRAVO team lead a coordinated mission to UNIVERSIDAD DE JUAN PABLO II. They begin to work with local militias, teaching them English.
2000 HOURS: Teams return to base, and are debriefed. 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON strips the title of Supreme Leader from SWOLE and bestows it upon REAPERand GHOST. This was met with a small coup from soldiers and villagers alike, as they realize their god-like authority figure has been forced to step down by the word of 5-STAR GENERAL PAMELA ELLEN JOHNSON.
2200 HOURS: Lights out. Glimpser prepare for covert OPERATION FARMHOUSE.
Wake up call at 0430 HOURS.
Big Love to our comrades.
*END TRANSMISSION*
This is hilarious! Hope everyone is having a good time. Also, I love gallo pinto, and I’m so jealous of the food you all are eating.
It was so very WONDERFUL to hear your voice today Nayla. It was one of the sweetest sounds I ever heard. We were all so happy to talk to you despite our technical difficulties. With that we have NEVER appreciated technology more than today. I know all of the families that heard from you were equally thrilled. Speaking to you made the rest of the time so much easier to bear. I know you are fine. EAT! I hope you all are feeling better. Be sure to stay hydrated you all.
I know that bit of freedom was nice. I am glad you all are getting out and about. Follow the rules and be careful. I can’t wait to hear about tomorrow’s adventure. You guys are all making us so very proud. But I have to admit we will be hanging on tight for the next free time to call home. We love you so very much Nayla and we are so proud of you.
Mom, Dad, Adarah and Cesar.
Hola Cinque & GG Group!
Sounds like “free day” was also an adventure day for your eyes and stomach. I wish there was a photo journal of this day with a before and after. I’m glad you got a chance to explore the community and add more texture to your memories. We loved your email and miss you so! Stay safe!
Much God & love,
Mom, Dad & Czar
Well, I guess now that you’ve been kidnapped by The Rebels your experience will be complete. I hope you were able to secure something nice from the ceramic shop for me for my 50th birthday that you totally blew off. If you don’t make it home, please have the kidnappers pack it (or them, if you brought me many late presents) and send to my office. Glad to hear you are eating your veggies!!!
What a creative post!! I’m glad to hear that everybody survived the free day! Allison, It was so nice to chat with you yesterday!! I forgot to mention that I have done 3 5k runs since you left! I am so proud! We are looking forward to the next day you can escape to the cyber cafe! Love Mom Dad and Ryan
Hey Sarah, I hope you’re having fun. I miss you every day and night that you’re gone. I can’t wait to see you or talk to you.
Hola Alejo! I JUST READ SOME OF THE PARENT’S POSTS!! Since you have no desire to talk to me, please feel free to give my number to any lonely glimpsers who are grateful and love their parents.
Tyrrell
I so miss your wit. Hope you are well.
Kevin
Alex! You should still be the supreme leader! STAY SWOLE BRO!!!!
Hi Haley! What a cleverly written blog update. I know you must have enjoyed your first Free day. Hope your buying yourself a few unique gifts to bring back. Bet your sisters would love a special little something. Think of you often. Hugs and love, Granny
Hey Jasmine, your free day sounded fun. I hope it was relaxing. I know you’ve been busy and a chill day was probably perfect. Guess what? Matt got that rusted piece off the truck, he was lit!!! Maybe he’ll get it working. Tomorrow I get my driving experience. Joliet speedway in Indy car, I hope I make it, lol. We are going to try to video it, lol. Well, I’ll catch you up tomorrow as we are on our way to the cottage. Matt, Ryan and Adrian are joining us :). I miss you mi hija and I love you.
So glad you survived the first free time outing! I’m impressed with how quickly you all seemed to have adapted and acclimated to your new home away from home. Continue to keep us posted of your adventures and have a great day!
Such clever post!!! Lee-So glad we got your email yesterday. We hope you enjoyed your free day. Max, Sam, Amanda, Emo and Kevin are all gone now. Looking forward to seeing you in more pictures!