Charles spoke to everyone, pointing out the table with sunblock and water bottles, he told the contestants that they would be set off at 15 minute intervals and that the first obstacle was just out of sight along the path through the gate. Returning the forest to its former state took a lot less time than setting up the obstacle course and by mid afternoon everything was quiet all around the house giving the 3 of us a chance to relax. As he was doing so he said,
“Please forgive us for referring to you by your number but it’s impossible for all of us to remember all your names, with or without your clothes on. “When it’s all over, and there will be some food and booze for everyone.”
Charles went on to explain that there would be someone at each obstacle to explain what they had to do, to record any infringements that would incur any time penalties, and then to point them in the direction of the next obstacle.
