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Kevin Neumann (Captain)

Dennis Manfra

Brian Turner

Joe Adams

Hometown: Frederick, MD

Team Bio:

The following comes from recent email traffic between the members of the EagleNauts:

From: Kevin
Subject: Riverboarding

Well, I hope you all have planned on updating your Wills before the race. Check out the flyer and the link to the riverboarding video. According to this thing we can just use a boogie board.

From: Joe
RE: Riverboarding

Dude, what is this? I've never SEEN an event like this. How do you protect your twig and berries from scraping against rocks and stuff? I'm sort of treating this race as if it were not predetermined. For example, I will act as if my plane crashed in the middle of no where and I have to find my way out. I'll figure it out when I get to that point.

From: Brian
Subject: RE: Riverboarding

Joe, don't be a wuss. You can do it. We all know your muscles are for show but in this event you don't have to do anything. Just float down the river. It's like tubin' without the cooler of beer.

Make sure you get a good pair of hiking pants. I know Joe likes to wear capris but that won't cut it for this event.

Dennis, leave the wolf shirt at home please.

From: Dennis

Re: Riverboarding

I like the survival method. I am going to pretend that I am Bear from "Man vs. Wild" and Joe and Kevin are my camera crew. Brian, I know you prefer the much more real "Survivorman" method where you sit in one spot by yourself until your time is up. After five days we will see about sending someone in to find you.

As for the river boarding, I have a boogie board. Do we only have to send one person down the river? I nominate Kevin...he's expendable.

Team provided images

Last Checkpoint: CP #15 Cumberland State Forest Camp on Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:10 AM

Checkpoints Visited

CP	Date/Time	Remarks
# 12	9/13/2008 10:26 PM
# 11	9/13/2008 10:35 PM
# 3	9/13/2008 11:51 AM
# 4	9/13/2008 3:53 PM
# 6	9/13/2008 5:36 PM
# 15	9/14/2008 7:10 AM	short

Field Notes pertaining to this team:

Less than 1 month to go!

Filed by Untamed Adventure Staff at 8/18/2008 11:56 AM

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EagleNauts- Great job! You make us proud!
-The Neumanns (9/14/2008 11:27:03 AM)

EagleNauts, turn around, you are way off course and approaching private property.
-Basecamp (9/14/2008 6:53:10 AM)

i hope the two sleeping bag gamble paid off. the memory of spooning another man will be tough one to shake.
-reid (9/14/2008 6:37:20 AM)

Way to go! Hope your twigs and berries are still intact! Hang in there! Good Luck!!
-Gerri (9/14/2008 6:28:46 AM)

Morning! Kansas is impressed you are still in the thick of it! Hey Kev - just as Papa Smurf used to say, "Not far now...."
-stacy (9/14/2008 6:18:09 AM)

I see part of your adventure is river-boarding. Didn’t an executive order ban that technique as an illegal form of torture.
-Patrick (9/14/2008 6:15:43 AM)

morning! looks like the night treated you all well! Keep it up...almost there!
-joanna (9/14/2008 6:09:27 AM)

Way to go, Eagle Nauts! You have really climbed the leaderboard! Looks like a big run ahead--hang in there!
-Jim & Jeanne (9/14/2008 5:43:26 AM)

Way to go, Eagle Nauts! You have really climbed the leaderboard! Looks like a big run ahead--hang in there!
-Jim & Jeanne (9/14/2008 5:10:04 AM)

EagleNauts, I just pulled in to Guam. Were it not for a small stroke of fate, I might have missed the entire race. I wish I were there with you. Good luck and Godspeed. Oh, and Kevin, just say to youself "I'm better than anything they can t
-Ian - 20000 leagues under the Pacific (9/14/2008 5:07:55 AM)

Good Morning and greetings from the Outer Banks. Hope you guys stayed safe throughout the night. Was great to see your accomplishments on the leaderboard this AM. Keep it up! We are cheering for you! (beautiful beach day here)
-Love, Kev's Mom (9/14/2008 2:46:50 AM)

Dudes!You're doing awesome. My foot is KILLING me but I am staying awake and rooting for you. How are the capris pants working out?
-Brian "6 stitches" Turner (9/14/2008 2:21:08 AM)

Good morning! Looks like some teams have dropped out but you are still going! Keep it up! Very impressive!
-Love, Meghan (9/14/2008 1:54:15 AM)

hey guys! hope you all are hanging in there! i'm off to bed...i will think of you all while i drift to sleep...is that wrong? probably- and in so many ways!
-joanna (9/13/2008 7:41:30 PM)

Keep it up! I'm sure you are tired but you can do this! Go, go, go!
-stacy (9/13/2008 5:32:41 PM)

Come on Brian. Don't look so serious. Have some fun!
-Monty (9/13/2008 5:02:42 PM)

Kevin - sorry we didn't make it down there! We found you! Good luck!
-The Nosals (9/13/2008 4:45:15 PM)

Hi Dennis! I am so excited for you guys...looks like you are making headway. Keep it up! I can't stand the suspense did you take the bikes or go on foot?!? Looks like there is an almost full moon tonight - hope it lights your way. Love,
-Meghan (9/13/2008 4:21:26 PM)

i must've missed something...you all went from #32 to #2?! Keep it up!
-joanna (9/13/2008 2:55:17 PM)

Hello Eaglenuts..... I'm looking for Brian. Did he fall overboard?
-Dad looking for his son... (9/13/2008 2:32:06 PM)

editors note: stacy, only 3 are commo. one of them was in charge of staplers or laundry.
-the American Sigolo (9/13/2008 2:24:33 PM)

Gentlemen, they were able to save the foot. However, there was concern about the amount of Dinty Moore meals I'd eaten in last 24 hrs.
-I am literally the #4 guy (9/13/2008 2:04:21 PM)

Go Dennis! And the EagleNauts - looking good out there! You are cruisin' down the river! PS- From where I'm sitting it looks like you could skip to Check Pt 12 if you go .5" to the NE. [Just a tip!] Love you!
-Meghan (9/13/2008 1:52:53 PM)

the organic trail mix and obama rally at the finish will make it all worthwhile
-larry (9/13/2008 1:33:49 PM)

i think you are nide tick checks too much. once an hour is pretty proactive get moving
-reid (9/13/2008 1:28:09 PM)

so...a 100 mile adventure race...slightly challenging. taking two kids (under 4) to the grocery store...challenging! keep it up! i'm going to go carbo load in your honor- by that, i mean i am totally going to have a beer!
-joanna (9/13/2008 12:58:31 PM)

how much are the beers at the check points?
-joe's mom (9/13/2008 12:54:11 PM)

you guys suck. i can't believe i took you in my fantasy adventure race pool.
-Peyton Manning (9/13/2008 12:48:01 PM)

You are the toughest commo guys around! Patrick wants to know if you need close air support. He can ensure you come in first.
-stacy (9/13/2008 12:43:41 PM)

Go EagleNauts !!!! I'm so impressed with you all. Have fun
-Dennis' mom (9/13/2008 12:41:29 PM)

Brian, it was great meeting you out last night in Richmond. I hope you guys can stay an extra night when the race is over. be sure to save some energy for me. i have another adventure planned for you.
-ginny (9/13/2008 12:40:54 PM)

CPT Neumann. take the next week off. this is great training.
-COL Kinderstein (9/13/2008 12:38:51 PM)

wow. we are so proud of you. all the neighbor's son does is play video games.
-joe's dad (9/13/2008 12:34:17 PM)

just keep saying to yourselves, this isn't the gayest thing i've ever done. also, don't mind that all 4 of you were airborne troopers, and i'm sure there is a team of lesbians ahead of you.
-reid (9/13/2008 12:18:38 PM)

your movement on the map has finally inspired me to get dressed and moving myself! thanks for the motivation!
-joanna (9/13/2008 11:22:47 AM)

Kevin Wanted to congratulate you on being in first place, but was told I had the map upside down
-Dad (9/13/2008 11:08:17 AM)

Hey Dennis et al, Your little balloon thingy on the map is streaking by the other balloons! How can this be?
-Jim & Jeanne (9/13/2008 10:55:16 AM)

Kevin Finally found you --and you are not last! Keep up the good work. Hoo-ah!
-Mom (9/13/2008 10:47:59 AM)

Someone shake a tree right now so I can see you on the imagery. Now!
-Shawn (9/13/2008 10:06:28 AM)

You guys rock! I prefer to sleep in on the weekend.
-Shawn (9/13/2008 10:05:31 AM)

starting to think you're not really doing the race! Nordstrom's sounds really good...and the wine too! Hope you all move from the one spot soon!
-joanna (9/13/2008 9:56:33 AM)

Yes,Stacy we really did go to Nordstroms... We didn't find Kevin there either. Plan to drink some wine and search again later. Maybe.
-Richmond Base Ops (9/13/2008 9:53:54 AM)

Kevin Couldn't find you on the site yet. Gave up and went to Nordstrom.
-Love, Mom (9/13/2008 9:49:51 AM)

Dudes! Keep it up! I wish I was with you...sort of.
-The 4th Man (9/13/2008 9:48:05 AM)

hope your twigs and berries- and friendships- are all in tact!
-joanna (9/13/2008 8:32:09 AM)

A tip from MacGyver: A paperclip can be a wondrous thing. More times than I can remember, one of these has gotten me out of a tight spot. Hope you can find a paper clip out there!
-Meghan (9/13/2008 8:25:37 AM)

EagleNuts, oops Nauts....there is a synchronized swimming contest in November.
-Brian's Dad (9/13/2008 8:00:34 AM)

Brian, Your Mom said if you have to cheat it's ok. Winning is everything!
-Dad (9/13/2008 7:58:52 AM)

Brian and the EagleNuts! Word of encouragement - "GO". Oh, Brian, forgot to mention that the news from home is that Baxter (the great 105 lb. Black Lab)has been diagnosed with "sleep apnea and fleas". The vet said it can be a fatal mix!
-Dad (9/13/2008 7:48:48 AM)

Sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate & sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous!
-your worst nightmare (9/13/2008 7:44:58 AM)

Brian, do your best no to get maimed or dismembered, you have a training class depending on you. Hugs & kisses, Salix
-odiggity (9/13/2008 7:31:58 AM)

hey guys! looks like you're still on the move- always a good sign! one question...why are you doing this? clearly kevin is still trying to prove his manhood? some things never change! take it easy!
-joanna (9/13/2008 7:20:52 AM)

Brian, Brian forgot to mention "your Mom wants to know why you are doing this stuff. She had rather you go into the UFC".
-Dad (9/13/2008 6:11:16 AM)

Brian, don't forget your toilet paper.
-Dad (9/13/2008 6:07:11 AM)

Let's go EagleNauts!! Good luck!!
-Meghan (9/13/2008 5:05:18 AM)

Send pictures when you finish. Should be a sight to see.
-Patrick (9/13/2008 4:58:47 AM)

Good luck to all of you and stay safe!
-Mom and Dad (9/12/2008 8:24:53 PM)

Good luck, Kevin! Hope you guys are having fun!! =)
-Jenn and Jimmy (9/12/2008 7:55:10 PM)

Best of Luck, Guys! Stay safe, have fun, and persevere. Happy Birthday, Kevin!
-Stacy (9/12/2008 5:19:46 PM)

Joe, concentrate on the task at hand and don't stop to play with all those woodland creatures that you find so fascinating.
-- AJ (9/12/2008 11:30:51 AM)

All the best. I hope this goes better than your typical golf outings because you guys are not so good at golf. Go Nauts!
-CT (9/12/2008 7:42:49 AM)

The 114th Sig Bn sends their best wishes to the team. Good luck and give'em h---! Never Quit....Army Strong!
-ktk (9/11/2008 6:58:52 PM)

Hi Kev- Well I guess I know what I will be following at work tomorrow. I really had planned on watching re-runs of The Office but clearly this may be as amusing! Wish you and the guys the best of luck!
-Nicole (9/11/2008 8:20:45 AM)