BIENVENUE BACC WEEK 1: ROUND 0
Shortly after arriving at their camp, the settlers sat down to assess their resources and decide what roles different members of the group might take on.
Remy: I’ll start fishing immediately. The supplies that were left for us will get us through a couple of weeks, but we’re going to have to feed ourselves after that. Juan, you said that Gloria is a pretty good gardener, didn’t you? I think a couple of us should help her to get a basic garden going. When I was out scouting, I saw some tomatoes and lemons growing nearby, so those plants seem to do well in this environment. I’ll keep my eye out for other local plants when I go out fishing.
Rosa: We’re going to need someone to start working on infrastructure. I think Juan and Alec are probably the best candidates for that job. For now, Sylvia and I can just pitch in wherever we’re needed.
Rosa and Gloria got started on the garden. Gloria thought it would be a good idea to plant sage since it’s a hardy and year-round crop.
Gloria: If we plant a good bit of sage I can then graft more delicate seasonal plants to it and increase the variety of our yields easily enough.
While they were busy with the garden, they heard a sudden loud scream.
Rosa was the first to act. She quickly got the fire under control.
Rosa: Oh, my goodness, Juan! Are you okay?
Juan: The only thing hurt is my pride. I’m sorry. I just wanted to cook lunch for everyone.
Rosa: Well, it was a nice idea, but maybe someone else should be in charge of the cooking?
While Juan was showering, Gloria got his clothes washed up.
Gloria: Silly man. He should have known better than to attempt cooking of all things! Juan plus an open flame is a recipe for disaster.
That night the settlers decided to have a little dinner party of sorts to celebrate the fact that a disaster was averted and to bring their first day to a happy close.
Gloria did the cooking. Although veggie burgers made from a packaged mix wasn’t exactly the most exciting dinner party fare, the group felt grateful for what they had and the party ended with everyone determined to give the project their all.
The next day, Remy approached Rosa with a plan.
Remy: Rosa, you acted so quickly and calmly yesterday that Juan and I both think you’re just the person to organize trade and services once we get electricity and communications up and running. We’ll need a mayor of sorts to keep things running smoothly. What do you think?
Rosa: Wow. I’m flattered that you have that kind of confidence in me. I’ll do my best not to let anyone down.
Remy: Great! I’ll run the idea past the others and if there are no objections, we’ll go forward with you as our, um, Community Organizer. That sounds better than mayor, don’t you think? Anyway, I’m more suited to be outside in the fresh air. I’d be miserable having to be tied to a phone or a computer or having to wear a suit to meetings. That REALLY isn’t me!
Over the next few days, the settlers worked hard. They had a garden, Remy was catching fish and harvesting local plants, and Juan and Alec were getting closer to being able to provide everyone with electricity.
While searching the shed for wiring, Alec came across a dusty box with some old costumes inside. The group decided to have a costume party. It became their little tradition to inject a bit of purely frivolous fun into their lives every few days to let off some steam and unwind after all of their hard work.
Remy: Sylvia and I were thinking we’d like to set up camp a bit down the road. We’ve loved being here with everyone, but we’re anxious to get our own garden started and settle into our lives together here.
Rosa: That sounds like a good plan. We all need to start thinking about our own places. I think Juan and Gloria should stay here since Gloria’s garden seems to be thriving. This is the biggest plot of land, but I don’t mind letting them have it. That’s definitely what’s best for our food supply.
A few days later, another couple started to think maybe they were ready for some privacy, too. After all, they did have to do their part to increase the community’s population.
