From: nexxus 
Date: Mon Apr 27 03:31:00 1998 
Mail: qJ5OXZy@UarPFDsD.mt 
Subject: Field Report, Iceland 
Organization: TRES Corps = VRDET = The Jihad 
Connected From: delta31.mwr.is 
Epoch Time: 893662260 
Article ID: R9aP1mKtI01cHe51pnkDfeTCu0LjmU 


Field Report    Iceland   27APR1998

It is my pleasure to report some exciting new findings.
After surviving the long, dark and windy winter here in Iceland
I was finally able to do a bit of Recon. in 2 of the lagest
populated areas, Keflavik and the Capitol of Is., Reykjavik.
My finding are thus:

-To date, all toystores I've encountered here are devoid of
Hell Wyrm icons.  Not even the largest toystore in Is. has so
much as a hint of Nagenta and Slime Green.

-None of the Natives I've talked with, with children of their
own, has even heard of the Purple Molestosaurus and didn't seem
the least bit enthusiastic about discovering it anytime in the
next 3-4 millenium.  ;)  

-It appears that television in general isn't very high on 
their list of "must haves" and the idea of using the television
as a babysitter, let alone as entertainment or even an
educational tool for children is like suggesting a gun makes a
good gift for a 2 year old at Christmas.

-Popular toys here include such things as: puzzles, storybooks,
games, and toys that involve creativity, problem solving skills,
encourage hand/eye coordination and most toys we would consider
'classics' like: teddy bears, tea sets, toy tool kits, kites and
anything that involves physical activity.

-Children are encouraged to play outside in the fresh air.
although I've seen quite a few nintendo's and Sega's around...

-The Hell Wyrm is no longer available on the American tv
stations here, it's been a good 3 months now...*crossing fingers*
The newer episodes of SS, as well as Puzzle Place and such have
made an appearance.  

I conclude that the threat of Hell Wyrm infestation is 0.5% here
in Iceland.  It's chances of surviving here are even lower.  
It's interesting to note that the crime rate here is so
low and the sense of community so high, that parents who are
shopping at the mall feel completely comfortable leaving their
infants sitting in strollers outside the store near the door.
When asked about this practice, I was informed that kidnapping
isn't an issue.  It's inconceivable that someone would steal
another person's child. Also interesting, for being one of the
most barbaric of all cultures, in a historical sense, there
isn't a weapon problem here.  In fact, somone tried to rob a
bank not too long ago...with a baseball bat.  %)
The scary part is:  he succeeded!!!!

On Recon. in Iceland

Lt. Commander Mahtash, TRES Corps. Theta Squad
High Councillor Nexxus 3 Kline, Verthandic Rangers
Jihaddi Feline and Fuzzler of Dwagon/Couchs Everywhere
~Welcome to Hell...Here's your accordion.
~Where are we going? And why are we in this handbasket?
~You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
~Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.