RULES OF THE WILD

RULES OF THE WILD It has been six months from the start of the Amazon 5000 Expedition and we can now put together some conclusions and "rules" to be adapted by ones who think on going locations through the heart of the Amazon - the RULES of the WILD!  We collected some Do's and Don'ts and how they played out in the crisis we experienced along the trail and of which, kept us during the past few weeks at the edge of our seats! BUT MAINLY THIS IS AN UPDATE OF MICKEY'S PROGRESS ALONG HIS AMAZON 5000 EXPEDITION TRAIL for all of you friends, family and fans who are asking:  WHERE IS MICKEY NOW?

RULE #1: Never stop an expedition for more than one night at the SAME location, while in the Amazon, always keep moving.    It is early November when Mickey Grosman and his Amazon 5000 team settle the expedition on the Amazon river bank in the desolate jungle town of Tabatinga Brazil. They are awaiting the next expedition team member; Joe Flowers from N. Carolina, to join them in 5 days. Mickey takes these days to let his team rest and recoup their energy from the tireless trek that started on the pacific shore of Ecuador, six months ago. It is during this rest period that Mickey finalizes logistics for the next leg of his journey meeting with the local indigenous in preparation for Leg 8 and where Mickey is identifying locations rich in wildlife for exploration.  Back at home we are nervous! The pre-expedition research we conducted in the year prior to the beginning of the expedition pointed out this location might be of the worst and the most dangerous one among all. Settled between a major river intersection shared by three countries; Peru Colombia and Brazil this area is well known for its high crime and is suggested to be a major artery for drug trafficking. We bite our nails waiting for the new expedition member to arrive from Miami to Tabatinga and for Mickey to leave this location immediately and continue the expedition. "Keep going Mickey" we whisper... "keep going man!" This "minor" delay proves to be very costly to the expedition and a catalyst for a turn of events in the coming days... RULE #2 Never get sick while crossing the Amazon!  As Joe Flowers landed on the short runway of Tabatinga he is greeted not by the scene he expected. Mickey it seems has just fallen ill, developing debilitating headaches and fever. Every muscle and joint ached with inexplicable pain and as the days went on, the team witnesses Mickey's health deteriorating as he was diagnosed with Dengue Fever. Little did the team know the relentless swarm of mosquitoes that annoyed them in the jungle brought with them a deadly disease. Mickey seeking medical care faints at the clinic door. He is admitted into a small make shift hospital and treated for this life threatening illness. Mickey's "recovery" delays the expedition even more. As weak as his body is, Mickey's strength of mind is still evident. Mickey is anxious to get back on his feet and continue the expedition, especially now that Joe has just arrived. RULE #3: DROP to your knees "hands up" when told so, especially while in the Amazon! (It will not hurt if you bury your face into the sand too...)   It has been over a week now that the expedition stays in one location while Mickey who is bedridden in a local motel room attempts to recover his illness, and the expedition is not moving forward --- that's not good (see Rule #1). Camping out on the River bank for so long his team captures the attention of the locals. The Amazon 5000 team is made out of all good people: Ecuadorians, Peruvians, and the main characters - "gringos" Americans. The locals are curious...not knowing why these foreigners settled down in their neighborhood. Rumors began to spread over this little town that sits on the main artery of the Amazon river and is infested with crime. That's not good and Mickey knows it, He must break camp and leave this town as quickly as possible. But he is far from standing strong on his feet and is still battling the Dengue disease. Regaining some strength after a week, Mickey returns to the expedition campground where his team finally breaks camp preparing to move forward. All geared and packed, ready to leave the town, they are suddenly swarmed by 20 armed police force. Yet again the Amazon 5000 Expedition team find themselves in a dangerous situation, looking down the barrels of the guns, this time of the Tabatinga's federal police unit. The police shout aggressively in Portuguese tongue with the only clear word understood by all being "drugs, drugs"... and order the team to the ground. All but Mickey submit to the police orders and drop down to their knees, hands-up... some bury their faces in the sand. Mickey remains standing with arms down and hands open in a neutral stance. Being a proud Special Forces veteran, where he looked so many times at death to its face and now proudly wearing the American flag on his expedition shirt, Mickey is ticked off, refuses to be humiliated or let anyone degrade his country, the U.S.A. Over the police loud yelling and aggressive body language he tries to communicate with them and tells them that he and his team are not there in Brazil for any wrong doing. None of the police members understands neither English, nor Spanish or want to hear him at all. Realizing he is the expedition leader they reach to Mickey quickly and handcuff him. They search through the belongings of every team member while those are watching mournfully, for their expedition survival gear; knives, machetes and also a bear mace canister (that serves them as a self defense tool) is being confiscated. Knowing they have done nothing wrong, the team is astonished when the police drag Mickey away to the local police station, leaving them leaderless and with no direction.  About an hour later, without Mickey present, the police return to camp, but this time they go on search to the surrounding neighborhood area. From someplace there, they now confiscate a single shot - hunting rifle commonly carries by locals in the region. And... they detain Mickey in the local jail with no communication to the outside world. Once again an obstacle stands in Mickey's way, threatening to put a stop to his journey of HOPE!  Will this break him?  Back at home, we are informed of the crisis by Joe Flowers. Communicating with different people throughout the week, the stories vary and local speculations from the street level make their way to us. The reason for the police raid on the Amazon 5000 campground and for Mickey's detention stays shrouded in darkness. No official explanation is provided and Mickey's health keeps him unable to defend himself. Everyday Joe visits Mickey, together with Coy Webb, a local young American missionary who lives in that town. Coy and his young wife Priscila, who have just met the expedition team a few days earlier takes the situation to heart and volunteer to help Mickey using their knowledge of the town.Together with Joe, Coy brings food to Mickey once a day to nourish his body and check on his treatment. It is clear to see over the next few days: Mickey's health is once again deteriorating, and this time very fast. He is coughing up blood and looks almost skeletal. The dengue fever knocks Mickey down once again.  The two young guys demand medical attention from the federal police. The police comply as even they can see Mickey is now facing a life or death situation. Within 24 hours Mickey's health is once again taking a very bad turn. Suffering from the more extreme level of Dengue Fever -- Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever a disease also known as "breakbone" fever Mickey is now being rushed to a military hospital where he is being treated with intravenous rehydration methods. He is bleeding internally throwing up constantly and suffering a pain as if his bones are broken. This disease can hit in 3-4 cycles, each phase hitting harder than the one before and Mickey is experiencing his second cycle already and is in desperate need of medical attention -- in risk of slipping into dengue shock syndrome where dangerously low blood pressure occurs. RULE #4: Know your country consulate office, emergency phone number in advance.   Joe Flowers has taken charge and communicates the situation at hand with the home team. Seeing Mickey's health decline brings the reality of how dire the situation is quickly becoming. With no explanation from the police, no communication with Mickey and Mickey looking very ill it was urgent to do something to get Mickey out of detention and provide him with proper medical care. Back home, the Amazon 5000 team attempts to reach out to the U.S. Consulate office in Manaus. After contacting the State Department, an initial connection is made with the U.S. Embassy in Brazillia, Brazil - 2000 miles away from Tabatinga. With a long holiday weekend in the States and a week-long holiday in Brazil, it takes several calls until the right contact is made and action is able to begin. Consulting with Dr. Kyle Ver-Steeg, back in Iowa, we are learning Mickey's health symptoms needed urgent attention from the onset and the situation is gloomy. The U.S. Consul in Brazil, after following local official procedures is able to make the first phone call to Mickey. He reports to us of his impression of Mickey's health and is aware of the need to provide Mickey with immediate care and full attention. A few days later, he is able to send a consular agent to visit Mickey. RULE #5: Make sure to choose your expedition team mates carefully and have a strong backbone buddies back you up at home.   Kyle Ver Steeg, who has just left the Amazon 5000 expedition two months ago is in constant communication with the home team. Experiencing the expedition with Mickey he knows Mickey is on a starvation diet as result of living off the land and taking into consideration his previous cancer battle, Kyle is horrified to hear of Mickey's condition. He is concerned for Mickey's life and prepares to take flight to Brazil and see to Mickey's medical attention himself. Kyle's able to expedite a Brazilian Visa but not being an official US representative, Kyle will not be allowed into the military hospital where Mickey is kept at in Tabatinga. Kyle is determined to help and bring Mickey home and even the Amazon 5000 home team is now concerned this disease may take Mickey's life. It is now our only hope to stop the expedition and bring him safely home. Joe Flowers is now working diligently and around the clock on the Tabatinga ground dealing with an international drama. He works tirelessly to network and speak with the locals in Brazil to get medical help and relief for Mickey. This is not what he has expected when he landed on the Amazon grounds. Instead of trekking the dense jungle of the Amazon, exploring its marvelous and wildlife and testing his survival limits, instead he is now battling a different kind of survival-ability. Involved in an International crisis, he dips his legs in waters he has never been before. But it is a health crisis and Joe is standing up for the task. Getting some strong encouragement from Kyle Ver Steeg back at home, Joe is keeping his head up and providing support for Mickey. Meanwhile, the Amazon 5000 Expedition support team with much dedication waits for Mickey by the river, guarding the gear and keeping their spirits high for Mickey's return. A very significant “Backbone” support and a “Life-Line” to Mickey’s family and to the Amazon 5000 team back home and abroad is ‘The Satellite Phone Store’ of Sarasota, Florida! Sponsoring Mickey and the expedition from the get go, providing a wide line of Satellite devices and a budget for Airtime usage this sponsorship proved to be Priceless!  The good people at the SPS of Sarasota are playing a big role in keeping the safety of the A5K expedition team, especially through crises and as this one unfolded! With Mickey unable to stand on his feet Joe Flowers is now in possession of all the electronics, and he is using them to its full potential. Without any other mean of communication at this isolated town Joe is reporting to us back home using the Satellite phone two to three times a day, keeping us informed of Mickey’s health and working with us on logistics to release Mickey and provide him with an immediate care and relief. Providing the Amazon 5000 expedition with state of the art equipment in communication devices we cannot thank enough the good people of Satellite Phone Store for their belief in Mickey and of his inspirational journey as well as their kind sponsorship and the behind the scenes support have they provided all along.   RULE #6: A 5000 mile expedition across continent, in a call to end Cancer and inspire those who are in the battle, CANNOT succeed without A WORLD WIDE SUPPORT.   It takes a lot of courage, good intentions and amounts of logistics and preparations for one to do suchan expedition as Mickey Grosman does! But it could not have taken place without the support of youall back at home and around the world! One cannot take such initiative and dare to go through such obstacles without having a strong backing of support you all provide. YOU are the backbone of his support, and Mickey is counting on you!

As of three weeks ago, with a Brazilian local judge allows for the Amazon 5000 expedition to continue all the way, Mickey was released from Jail, something we are most definitely thankful for during this time of Holidays. Though it was not an ideal situation, Mickey says it was an "out of this world" and unbelievable experience he would not take back and will share with us down the road.  While losing 40 pounds due to his health crisis, he gained a lot of support and compassion from the local people including the hospital staff, the jail guards and local villagers who are now following the Amazon 5000 Expedition virtually over our social network pages.    Two weeks ago Mickey has resumed the expedition, heading now along the Amazon river towards Manaus. He is not fully recovered yet and still suffers pain all over his body - a fact that slows him down and lower his physical energy.  There are still chances the Dengue Fever will hit him again in a third episode. We are worried about Mickey but he is determined as always to continue. Join us in encouraging his strength of will and endurance to go on! Thank you Mickey, you truly are making the Impossible, Possible!

A short blog from Mickey Grosman: A TALE OF AN AMAZON FRUIT

Yesterday we found a fruit tree in the jungle, fruit I have never seen before. The indigenous collected the fruit and explained me that the locals use it as sun block (sunscreen) 

My curiosity kicked in.  My supply of sun block cream made in America is getting low and finding a natural remedy to protect my skin appealed to me. Dr. Wayne, My cancer doctor is watching me all the time looking carefully at my pictures I post to make sure I follow his orders: Nose face and ears must be protected with sun block at ALL TIME. My Melanoma cancer cells, if still developing in my body are hungry for food. I must prevent it…

So I wanted to test this remedy. A month ago while still up the Curaray River I have used natural clay as sun blocker. You take what mother Earth gives you when you are away from the nearest CVS.   

Santa, a Peruvian guy who just joined my expedition team began preparing the mix. He squeezed the white juice first and then removed the white color gooey pulps out of it. Mixing it all well we have had now a nice white creamy paste. Santa smmired the paste carefully over my face, forehead and neck, in nice layers, perfect coding that suppose to provide me with protection from the sun.

Only 20 minutes to my facial treatment and I see all my Amazon 5000 indigenous team guys watching me and cracking up with huge laughter! What? What’s the story Delfin??? Delfin is my translator in situations where my Spanish is to no avail… No one, not Delfin can speak. They are holding their tummies so not to explode and laughing their lungs out. I look behind me. Is it something there that I don’t see that cause them to tear from laughter? No, they say and point their fingers at my face. I touch my face. Still feel creamy… remove my fingers and look at them. Oy Vey! IT’S ALL BLACK!

What? I must find a mirror and see what they see – but I quickly understand. They prank me…these busters! They knew this white fruit turn black in only 15 minutes. They are happy now big time like kids who prank their teacher. As for me….? this fruit, although a real sun block, actually stained the skin. My skin is now dyed black and will stay like that for at least two weeks. Luckily my beard is still reddish blond – my identity is saved!

And as for Delfin, Timothy, Santa, Nicky and the rest – revenge is coming your way guys… be aware!

On a small note…in only two days I am to meet Kyle Ver Steeg and Aaron Sheldrick who are flying from Minnesota and Iowa to the jungles of Peru only to join me aboard Amazon 5000 expedition. I am wondering….is this the man they are expecting to see?  

AN IDIOT ABOARD - A tale from AMAZON 5000 expedition

 You know Amazon 5000 expedition is not a picnic, right? we all see Mickey Grosman and his team on pictures they transmits via satellite communication devices that they carry on their backs. We see how all physical challenges appear obvious on their faces, buddies and actions. They are with no doubts facing great forces of nature and do their bests to survive the elements and to prevail! What we can't see in the pictures is how the Amazon 5000 expedition team SURVIVE MICKEY - the expedition leader and the spirit behind it - a tough special forces veteran dude who brings to the journey a great deal of powerful demeanor and disciplinary sets of rules, military style, he expect all to adapt. All! Who are these All?  Five Amazonian indigenous that lived till now only by the rules of the jungle (means; NO RULES), and one young fellow 'merican who volunteered to join Mickey aboard Amazon 5000 expedition all fascinated by the opportunity to go on such adventure on locations others don't dare to go. Did he know what's ahead of him? Probably not. Can he prevail? But he is still there, dragging his feet all along behind the team, most of the time in a zombie stage of mind, but he keeps going and we salute him for that. His motivation to keep going pushes him a day at a time. Every evening he spends time with Mickey who recaps the events of the day, documenting the journey, stories that Mickey highlights and the "Kid" write down, stories that are sent our way via satellite transmission directly from the expedition ground and in real time***.

Trying to help the "Kid" gain focus Mickey has asked him to log his own experience daily in short sentences.

This is what Matt Saxman - the "Kid" has to say in his own words:

July, 7, 2012

"Hi Noga, Mickey has asked me to start a list of things I am learning here and his rules. I just started a few days ago (7/5), so there is much more to come. He wanted me to send you some of what I have so far... I still have much more to learn and will be making the list much larger as we continue".

AN IDIOT ABOARD: 

"The transformation of matt saxman during 5000 miles with mickey grosman"

• 1. I am an Idiot, everything I thought I knew was wrong. Everything I am learning is right.
• 2. All the camera men on the survival shows on T.V. are pansies and get to ride in cars and other easy stuff. This is an expedition with no breaks! Everyone works equally as hard and I must work even harder.
• 3. Everyone can sit in the bar and say how tough they are, this is bullshit! Only the real men go out and do it.
• 4. Open your pace, the bigger the steps you take the faster you move. 
• 5. When you set up a tarp make sure it is tight, and high so there are no leaks.
• 6. Always shake out your boots and clothes before wearing.
• 7. Do not talk too much, or you will be assigned a task to shut you up.
• 8. If you complain about the weight of your backpack more will be added.
• 9. keep everything you can as dry as possible. Especially your tent.
• 10. Do what Mickey says right away, because he will ask something else soon and you will forget the first thing.

• 11. Never ask if you can do something tomorrow or later.
• 12. Download all pictures and video every night.
• 13. When food is scarce it is important to share and be polite. It doesn't count when everything is ok.
• 14. Always put vaseline on your feet in the morning, and iodine at night.
• 15. When it is cold out, wear layers.
• 16. You do not always need to ask permission, it is better to do something until you get told not to.
• 17. Use your sense and dont ask stupid questions!
• 18. Do not use your knife close to your body, especially any of your arteries.
• 19. Don't argue or question any commands.
• 20. Always check the battery and memory card conditions every night. 

• 21.  Do not walk with bear mace in your pocket.
• 22.  Do not say please and thank you to Mickey.
• 23.  Do not trust the indigenous with the candy or sweet crackers.
• 24.  My mom does not know everything!
• 25.  When repelling put the rope around the tree and use both ends so you can retrieve it. 
• 26.  Always treat the water you drink from rivers with iodine.
• 27.  If someone doesn't ask something, there is no reason to tell them.
• 28.  You don't get if you don't ask.
• 29.  Put Vaseline on your knife so it doesn't rust.
• 30.  Look before you grab a tree or vine to see if its spiny.

• 31.  Don’t touch Mickey's stuff unless he tells you to.
• 32.  When Mickey says to clean something, he wants it to look brand new.
• 33.  Just because Mickey asks you to carry something doesn’t mean you can use it.
• 34.  Always boil milk from strange cows.
• 35.  Put leaves on the ground before your bottom tarp, to provide an air cushion and a little more warmth.
• 36.  Always stay hydrated during dehydration drink Hammer gel.
• 37.  Take Hammer electrolytes every morning.
• 38.  Never buy cheap boots for an expedition.
• 39.  Never ask mickey to help you treat a wound, he will do it.  But it will be painful.
• 40.  A little lie that causes high morale is better than a truth that causes a bad situation to get worse.

• 41.  You must have dry tinder to start a fire in the jungle.  A candle is very helpful as well.
• 42.  Never get caught just sitting around, there is always work to be done.
• 43.  Don't think, do what your told when your told.
• 44.  If you fall behind you will be left behind!
• 45.  Don't bullshit Mickey he is not your momma.
• 46.  Always turn off the camera before you put it away in dry bag or you are a piece of idiot!
• 47.  Do not stick up for yourself even if you know you are right.  Mickey is right no matter what! Only agree, back talking makes it worse!  And you will have to write it down here....
• 48.  Do not throw cotton away!  It is useful for fire and many may other things. 
• 49.  Control your hunger, food should not be your first priority!
• 50.  Vaseline is helpful for making fire. 

July, 11, 2012

• 51.  I am here only as long as I do my job, if I become useless I will head home. 
• 52.  If Mickey says tomorrow we have the day off to relax, this means he will sleep in.  You still must be up early to prepare his breakfast, coffe, and go film wild life!  If you ever sleep in when you have a day off you will suffer for it severely for the rest of the day!
• 53.  Be proactive!  If Mickey must tell you to do something it is too late!  You must always be one step ahead to avoid being yelled at!
• 54.  Always check the leaves for ants before you use them for toilet paper!
• 55.  Only Mickey can fart in the tent, if you do you will sleep outside.
• 56.  If Mickey sees you using something he wants he will take it! 
• 57.  Mickey is like a drug dog for baby wipes, there is no hiding them!  If you have them he will find them.
• 58.  If you call Mickey a name he will insult your mother for the rest of the night.
• 59.  Always share your tooth paste or Mickey will give it away.
• 60.  Mickey has good aim, especially with a camera at your face!

• 61.  Do not waste time and money, always make sure your video is perfect.
• 62.  Always triple and double check the camera audio to make sure it is working.
• 63.  In the jungle, the jungle camera lense will fog, monitor it before every shot.
• 64.  Always camp at least 200 ft away from the river!  More if you have recently seen the river flood over twenty feet!  Also more especially if there is recent signs of flooding 10 ft above your head!
• 65.  Sleep with your watch on, your Delorme and your knife in your pocket!  If the river floods and you loose everything you are dead!
• 66.  Always have a knife on you!  Whether you are eating, sleeping, or shitting!  It is the most valuable survival tool!
• 67.  When shit hits the fan do not worry about your gear, electronics, or personal safety!  Keep recording and run after Mickey and the others no matter where they go!
• 68.  When rushing down a rapid river on a jungle built balsa raft at 0600 in the morning, you must be aware of riverside trees!  If you approach one you must lie down and hold on tight or you will be swept off the raft!
• 69.  In an emergency put your boots on first or you will loose them in the flash flood and be stuck wearing pink crocs (Noga's) until you find a replacement.

*** we couldn't bring over to you the expedition stories in real time without the support of the good people at SPS Sarasota, FL http://www.facebook.com/satellitephonestore, who stands STRONG behind Mickey while sponsoring Amazon 5000 - for the Cure with Internet Satellite communication devices and services. Thank you guys! 

Mickey's Blog - Amazon 5000 Expedition - Down the Eastern Andes and a Bear Mace Story

Down the Eastern Andes to the Tropical Orient!

7-2-2012:  Today we continued on through the foothills of the Sumaco Volcano, we have finally passed it after working so hard to get here these last weeks.  The weather is getting a little warmer but it is still impossible for us to communicate with the outside world due to the dense canopy.  The canopy is still too thick for our satellite communication devices to penetrate.  The rain here is still constant and now it is much stronger!  It ranges from a light rain to a very heavy downpour!  We are all still soaked to the bone, and unable to make fire.  Today I have encountered fairly interesting specie, a native to the Rain-forest.  I found a giant earthworm.  This one was about 4 ft long but they reach up to 8ft.  It was huge! and surprisingly fast moving one.  We continued on through the eastern slopes of the eastern Andes, up and down hills, slipping in the mud.  I am very excited to get to the tropical jungle where I don’t have to deal with these mountains any longer. (Sigh)

  

A BEAR MACE story - or, the most powerful pepper spray in the world:

7-3-2012:  What an interesting day!  I witnessed some of the most extreme stupidity and pain that I have ever seen, and yes, you guessed it!  It was brought to us by none other than Matt Saxman. 

But first let me tell you it is getting warmer and warmer every day.  We also are hearing much more animals now. Last night was a nice one. It is nice to hear the sounds of the night creatures rather than endless silence we’ve experienced on the high mountain ridges.  We woke up at about 05:00 and were off.  We continued to hack our way through dense vegetation, up and down over mountains and through valleys.  We have been coming across several rivers and small waterfalls.  They are still rushing rivers and rapids, and quite a challenge to cross. 

I was walking along hacking my way through this dense vegetation when all of a sudden one of the indigenous ran up to me screaming!  He was going nuts yelling SANGRE (Spanish for blood) SANGRE MATT, and pointing at his genital.  I knew this couldn’t be good!  I quickly turned back down the trail and ran as fast as I could towards the screams of pain coming from a small stream.  When I arrived all I could see was Matt’s white butt through the trees.  I had my Delorme satellite device in my hands and was ready to press the emergency evacuation button!  I came up to him, as he was letting out these strange yelps of pain.  I said; show me your injury! He yelled something out in his weird shriek that I did not understand.  He had his genital in the waterfall and seemed to be rinsing it off.  I said again; show me you injury!  I was worried and though he was in shock!  He turned around and there was nothing there but his shriveled up wiener. No SANGRE, no blood - NADA! Right then I finally understood what he was yelling, he was screaming BEAR MACE!!!  We have been carrying bear mace in case we come across a dangerous wildlife.  I later found out that the bear mace that was tied on his backpack fell off and he put it in his pocket.  Like an idiot!  A few minutes later he fell down and the bear mace went off all over his crotch.  Once I realized what happened I broke out into laughter!  I could have never in my wildest dreams imagined this guy or anyone else accidentally spray there genitals with the most powerful pepper spray in the world!  He was crying out and begging me to hit the evac rescue button.  I laughed even harder and asked what he was going to tell them?  That he was an idiot and bear maced his balls!?  There’s no way I was going to let that happen.  I told him to sit down in the river and let the poison dilute itself.  He sat there for about 10 minutes yelping in agony.  He also asked me to give him some Morphine or some of the very strong pain killers we are carrying for an extreme emergency.  I told him No way! These are only for broken bones or other severe injuries!  After an hour of recovery time I told him that it’s going to hurt walking just as much as it does sitting.  I made him grab his gear and we continued on.  The rest of the day I could hear him moan and groan with every step.  He was in much pain from the bear mace accident.  The indigenous all laughed at his expense, but not surprised...  We continued on through rivers and over mountains until we reached a nice place to camp around 17:00.  It is 20:00 now and Matt is still in pain from the earlier incident.  I think I will let him have some Advil so he can sleep it off.