[Gary Hogeboom]

Hey Tanya,
Welcome to the Ahmar tribe! I’m excited to see you all out here in Morocco. My name is Gary, and I'm one of the hosts for this season. From time to time we will be sliding into your confessionals. Our job as hosts is to help answer all of your questions, and drill you in confessionals to get the strategic gears in your brain turning.

Let’s start by running through the other members of your tribe. Who gave off the best first impression? Who gave off the worst? Are there any players here that you think will be an easy boot when you attend your first tribal? Do you think that three tribes is more difficult to manage than the typical 2? Do you think the smaller starting tribes will be beneficial for your game? Any other thoughts you’d like to share about the other tribes?
That’s all I’ve got for now. Enjoy getting to know your tribe, and let’s get this show on the road! Go win this thing!

[Tanya]

Hey Gary. So last night was fun even though we didn't play. Getting to know my tribe mates was great. Looks like we are down a person compared to the other tribes so I guess that makes us the automatic underdogs. I'm okay with that, story of my life. Just means we'll win! Our tribe consists of a couple of Brit's, two chicks, and a super cool wanna be drag queen. Could you ask for a better starting tribe?!?! I think not. We spent the evening getting to know each other and chit chatting about various different things from Survivor, academics, to our desires to travel abroad. At this point, I think we all mesh very well. So, we know what that means. Let the games begin so all hell can break loose.

Robb was rather distant when we were all in group chat. He must've been busy with other tasks. Oh well for him. I want to align myself who will focus 100% on the game. He is 20 though and probably thinks he can successfully do 50 things at once, when reality he can only half ass do 50 things at once. I get it, I do, but just not who I think I'll end up aligning when if/when we swap/merge. On a personal level though, he seems like he has a good head on his shoulder. Anyone in college, I admire. He is studying math and computer science. Go Robb! I hope this game doesn't take away from his studies.

Ghandia, the other Brit and also 20 is on the opposite spectrum. He is studying Literature and creative writing and wants to be a drag queen. My only question for him is WHY isn't he already a drag queen?!?! Maybe because he is only 20. I hope I get lots of chances to talk to him and find out. Maybe I can encourage him to pursue his dreams offline if he wants to. He is sweet as a button.

Clay is another college student, ah so many students. It's great though. They're reminding me of my youth :) Electrical Engineering I think he said. He is from Tennessee. I don't remember much else. Guess he didn't make much of an impression.

Jed, only 11 years younger than me. We're getting closer haha. He is Canadian. Errr, also didn't make much of an impression other than agreeing to go on our exclusive tribe only European trip when this is all over. Don't ya love online fantasy crap?

Stephanie is awesome. She is similar to my son but a little older. She was a ran track in high school and currently a swimmer. My son is a track star! Anyone who reminds me of my love, my son makes me happy :)

I don't think three tribes will be more difficult to manage. I think it will give Ahmar an advantage. We can keep away from tribal longer. HOPEFULLY, unless some twisted fucked up twist switches everything up. Which I am guessing will happen lol. Us being one member down could be seen as an disadvantage but I am seeing is as an advantage, the 6 of us have had a chance to bond which is easier to do with a smaller number of people. Maybe, just maybe we can try to stick together?!?!? Time will tell.

[Tanya]

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