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[B]Name (Age):[/B] Ralph Kiser (45)
T[B]ribe Designation:[/B] Zapatera
[B]Current Residence:[/B] Lebanon, Va.
[B]Occupation:[/B] Farmer
[B]Personal Claim to Fame:[/B] Being completely debt-free at age 44. No vehicle payments, no mortgage payments, plus I own two homes on the same farm.
[B]Inspiration in Life:[/B] I'm inspired by my farm; I've been at it all my life. I'm always amazed at my animals - how they grow and survive. Being able to watch the circle of life go 'round and be a part of it is a very satisfying adventure that I never get tired of.
[B]Hobbies:[/B] Hunting, hiking and traveling.
[B]Pet Peeves:[/B] People who are lazy and donÂ’t try to make anything of themselves.
[B]3 Words to Describe You:[/B] Determined, strong-willed and stubborn
[B]SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like:[/B] I'm probably a combo of Big Tom and J.T.
[B]Reason for being on SURVIVOR:[/B] I've wanted to be on the show for years and knew one day I'd get my chance. I want to be a hometown hero for the folks back home!
[B]Why you think you'll "Survive" SURVIVOR:[/B] I'm an outdoors mountain man. I know plants, trees and what most of their uses are. I can also build anything; start a fire anywhere and make people believe anything I say!
[B]Why you think you will be the sole SURVIVOR:[/B] I will be the king at camp because I can build shelter, cook, find food and be the leader.
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