Congrats Val and Russ! You are both AMAZING! Hope you are cleaned up and sleeping soundly. Safe travels home tomorrow.
-Amy
(8/15/2010 7:38:31 PM)
|
Way to go guys! Enjoy that oh so awesome post race shower and rest! Wish we were there! Nice job!
-Pam and Mike
(8/15/2010 12:31:43 PM)
|
Hope you are doing great Val!!! Your office mate is thinking about you! GO,GO, GO!!!
-Pam
(8/15/2010 12:18:32 PM)
|
Val & Russ are thrilled to have officially finised our race at 715am! Thx for all your trail mail. It was so great! We are covered in swamp, & have slept less than 2 hours in the past 72. To the motel pronto!
-Val & Russ
(8/15/2010 7:01:22 AM)
|
Looks like it's almost time for that cold brew! You are awesome!!!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/15/2010 6:57:17 AM)
|
You guys are tough. Make the Nerdquist name proud and push through to the end.
-chris
(8/14/2010 10:27:23 PM)
|
Val & Russ -- Keep it up for the home stretch!! We're rooting for you.
-Bonnie & Andy
(8/14/2010 10:16:52 PM)
|
Go Val! You can do it! Dale Val! Tu puedes! Mucha suerte :) good luck and finish strong!
-Gaby, Valentina y Jordan
(8/14/2010 7:46:27 PM)
|
Keep it up!!!! Keep it up!!! You're almost done!!! Are you - are you - having fun? - while you - while you - bike - hike - run!!! AND Sunday you are scheduled for SUN!!!
-Anchnt
(8/14/2010 7:45:01 PM)
|
Home stretch! Keep on keeping on.... a nice cold beer is on the horizon!
-Jess
(8/14/2010 7:14:03 PM)
|
Great job team! I even made a cartoon in your honor! Last night...make it count. Can't wait to see you Monday!!! Love you!!!
-Bren, Zach, and Jacqui
(8/14/2010 6:28:10 PM)
|
You guys are doing amazing! P.S. You are both f***ing nuts!!!
-Lonely Ferrel Child
(8/14/2010 5:59:53 PM)
|
As night falls remember the dawn coming up. And the finish!! We are rooting for you
-Dad Bode
(8/14/2010 5:24:54 PM)
|
You are almost there now! Keep on pushing forward - you CAN do it.
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/14/2010 4:53:55 PM)
|
Rock on. We're Out with irlsaac and Serena. They say way to to go rock on wok on and roll on. So rock on and roll on. Later. M
-mqn
(8/14/2010 4:46:55 PM)
|
We were out for a few hours, came home and the first thing Sydney wanted to do was check your progress. She's so fasinated with this race! We're all rooting for you guys! Sydney says, "Go Go Go!!"
-H, C, S, S
(8/14/2010 4:44:38 PM)
|
GO BCJ! Keep it up - you guys rock!
-Beth&Scott
(8/14/2010 2:53:48 PM)
|
Forge on. You,re the best.
-Dad N.
(8/14/2010 11:48:54 AM)
|
Go Go Go! You will conquer this adventure! Stay hydrated and keep fueling. Most of all stay safe! We're all following your progress here in Pittsburgh.
-Love, Whitehall Mom N
(8/14/2010 11:30:16 AM)
|
Hang in there!!!! Been following you!!!
-mom and dad at the lake
(8/14/2010 10:59:03 AM)
|
Go team! you guys are
doing great! stay
strong!
-Sydney Nordquist
(8/14/2010 8:55:58 AM)
|
Whatever course - you're the biggest bad*** I know and you're doing great!! May nothing derail you from a strong finish. You GOT this!!!
-m.moyer
(8/14/2010 7:16:18 AM)
|
Wow! What a race! Hope you're having fun.
-Viv
(8/14/2010 7:00:05 AM)
|
Good Morning New Hampshire adventurers. Hope you got a little sleep. You're more than halfway now and you can finish this race. Eagles won 28-27. Washington won 42-17. Have a great day - we love you mucho!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/14/2010 6:10:29 AM)
|
Morning Daddy and Aunty Val! Keep up the good work and don't forget food! Love you and we are pushing you with lots of cuddles!
-Jess and boys
(8/14/2010 5:43:24 AM)
|
Thinking of you guys! Camping with Amy up north this weekend...Megan and Kim.
-
(8/14/2010 5:17:16 AM)
|
I'm losing my internet access for the rest of the weekend, so won't be able to track your progress. No matter what course, I hope you make it to the official finish this year. Race smart!
-Amy
(8/14/2010 4:41:04 AM)
|
You are my heroes! Race safe while I'm sleeping.
-Amy Mae
(8/13/2010 10:29:14 PM)
|
Must keep eyelids open.... Must keep eyelids open....or not....must keep eyelids open. Can sleep later.
-chris
(8/13/2010 9:08:12 PM)
|
I should've made you glow in the dark navigational bling. Doh! Next time. Hurry up...but get a little shuteye. We love you and I squeezed Z xtra hard for you..he said "like mama hugs me". Love you!!
-Sponsor, mommy, partner
(8/13/2010 7:48:31 PM)
|
Looks like you're doing amazing- Ro wanted me to pass on that all clothing should be kept on (we had a difficult time following this rule today and he wanted to make sure you didn't get a time out for stripping in public!) Keep it up!
-Jess
(8/13/2010 7:24:41 PM)
|
Go Russ. Don't let the demons get you. We're thinking about and praying for you and Val.
-Lisa and Paul
(8/13/2010 7:09:22 PM)
|
Insert inspirational message here
-The Mooneys
(8/13/2010 6:45:11 PM)
|
what wlc says. we're going NOWHERE. you're going EVERYWHERE! keep it up. exclamation point.
-mqn
(8/13/2010 6:35:01 PM)
|
don't do like us and go nowhere, even though you thought you were going somewhere! move! faster! now!
-wlc
(8/13/2010 6:33:02 PM)
|
Val and Russ your absoutly inspiring. We are rooting for you. We are sure you kicking butt. Keep on kicking it. You guys rock!
-Randi Bill and Olive
(8/13/2010 6:31:32 PM)
|
You're almost halfway there!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
-Hop Bottom mom
(8/13/2010 6:06:51 PM)
|
Woo Hoo from the Pittsburgh contingent. Eagles lead 9 - 0 in the middle of the 2nd. Washington leads 14 - 3 in the second. Keep on trucking - you are gonna do this!!! Love You
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 5:40:12 PM)
|
Don't forget to eat and drink. You CAN do this 'cause you guys rock the adventure world!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 5:11:06 PM)
|
As Fat Boy Slim says: Keep a body movin', keep it movin! Keep a body movin..keep it moving. Find another gear girl..and work it!
-your squirrels....z and j
(8/13/2010 3:40:18 PM)
|
Go Mama Go!! We miss you every day. Keep it up...you can do it!! We love you, and Jacqui's rolling for you! Keep your dogs up!
-b, Zach, and lil squirt
(8/13/2010 3:38:21 PM)
|
Don't forget to eat and drink. You CAN do this 'cause you guys rock the adventure world!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 3:04:40 PM)
|
man, i'm getting tired just looking at your progress. whew. who's going to send ME some couch mail? ha! Go go go! we are cheering you on out here in OC!
-Eric T
(8/13/2010 2:56:19 PM)
|
Not sure if I am getting through so sorry for repetition. Say some prayers...even memorized ones to keep you focused
-Dad Bode
(8/13/2010 2:54:30 PM)
|
you love it. you know it. but it loves you more. think about it until you agree with me. enjoy, and keep it going. don't mentally materialize any snakes or bear this time though...
-mitch likes fridays
(8/13/2010 2:49:30 PM)
|
As Brayden would say as he rides around the deck in his toy dump truck, "Go, go, go!" Hope it feels good to be on your bikes and feet and free of your pfd. Thinking of you lots!
-Amy
(8/13/2010 2:31:09 PM)
|
You're right up there with the premiers aren't you! Good going!!!
-Anchnt
(8/13/2010 2:01:51 PM)
|
Go,Go,Go! You guys
are doing great!
-Sydney ,Sienna
(8/13/2010 1:13:34 PM)
|
Awesome photo Val - proof you are still alive! You amaze me.
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 12:49:42 PM)
|
Ride your bike like Batman!
-Ro
(8/13/2010 12:22:27 PM)
|
Following your progess here in NM...you guys are doing awesome!!
-Holly
(8/13/2010 11:14:23 AM)
|
Can't get the map to tell me where you are but according to the leaderboard you are doing an awesome job!
We made it to Pittsburgh and everyone wishes you a great journey. Keep on keeping on!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 11:09:17 AM)
|
ruth says "meow." alice says "grrrr.... meow." we all say "you are my sunshine."
-mitchity mitch quentin northern quest
(8/13/2010 10:23:52 AM)
|
Can't get the map to tell me where you are but according to the leaderboard you are doing an awesome job!
We made it to Pittsburgh and everyone wishes you a great journey. Keep on keeping on!
-Whitehall Mom N
(8/13/2010 10:10:50 AM)
|
Russ and Val,
Keep cool. Say your prayers. use memorized prayers like lORD prayer
-the bode tribe
(8/13/2010 9:41:43 AM)
|
You guys are making me feel especially lazy on the last day of my lake vacation... I've done plenty of sleeping, drinking and eating to cover both of you.
-Amy Mae
(8/13/2010 9:40:39 AM)
|
I wish I were you, Russell! Go! Do this adventure for me!!! MUM
-MUM n dad at the lake
(8/13/2010 8:51:56 AM)
|
OMG! Jackie just said her first words..."go untamed new england team"!! And peach says, keep on trekkin!!
-peach
(8/13/2010 8:17:11 AM)
|
Go Val and Russ! We are cheering for you. Enjoy the view too!
-Kirsi
(8/13/2010 6:54:45 AM)
|
Here's wishing you continued focus and clarity of mind (even after a nap). You are rocking this!!! Keep it up!
-m.moyer
(8/13/2010 5:50:51 AM)
|
hey val-are you going to cry? are you? are you? keep plugging along, thinking about the beers you get to consume at the end...
-mqn
(8/13/2010 5:35:14 AM)
|
Good morning Daddy and Auntie Val. Jude says eat eat eat- and he'll eat some for you too!
-Jude
(8/13/2010 5:07:33 AM)
|
Happy to see that you guys both made it out of the woods after you relay... Finish the paddle strong!
-Amy
(8/13/2010 5:07:21 AM)
|
Good Morning team! I hope you got some sleep.
--Sean
(8/13/2010 4:40:41 AM)
|
I am a big jerk (I was hoping someone would read this to you over the radio!)
-Amanda
(8/13/2010 4:37:01 AM)
|
Good Morning A R's. You are so amazing. Keep up the outstanding work! Smile at those moosies!
-Love, Whitehall Mom
(8/13/2010 4:09:48 AM)
|
Looks like you guys are off to a great start! Cloudy skies here in MN so I won't be wishing on a falling star for you tonight. Race on.
-Amy
(8/12/2010 9:46:38 PM)
|
Thinking about you 2 tonight! Enjoy Perseid Meteor shower...don't forget to look up!
-Hop Bottom mom and dad
(8/12/2010 8:10:43 PM)
|
Paddling and porting skills----- pshhh- you do that everyday toting your toddlers and infants--- where's the real challenge? So proud! Keep it up!
-Jess
(8/12/2010 7:55:37 PM)
|
kick butt, val!
-rachel b
(8/12/2010 7:50:17 PM)
|
Tracking you all the way.Anne says "Be Smart" Kim says Go for it
-hop bottom
(8/12/2010 7:30:03 PM)
|
paddle like you stole it! Zach is rootin' for you, and doesn't want Unky Russ to be afraid of Moose sounds. GO GO GO!!
This message is for team #31...oops.
-BREN
(8/12/2010 6:58:30 PM)
|
Suck it up! Then eat another gummi bear.
-The Mooneys
(8/12/2010 6:44:34 PM)
|
Have a good night - you will be in our dreams.
-Love, Mom
(8/12/2010 6:12:04 PM)
|
I saw your # on the map, last tracked at 7:33 and your time in at checkpoint 4 at the lake. I'll bet that seems like a long time ago by the time you are reading this. Or does time fly while you paddle, hike, bike and figure?
-Anchnt
(8/12/2010 4:54:16 PM)
|
Go jamming canoers--- Mclaughlin and Indigo will get you through!!!
-Jess
(8/12/2010 4:50:50 PM)
|
I see you're well on your way. Go on now. Breathe that New England oxygen and let it power your mitochondria.
-Anchnt
(8/12/2010 4:37:39 PM)
|
You should've just just brought some guns and shot a few moose/bears/etc.
-- Steve
(8/12/2010 3:27:08 PM)
|
Gummi bears...you get to have gummi bears? Can I join your team, Aunt Val? Keep up the great work!!
-Sienna (and Holly)
(8/12/2010 2:49:36 PM)
|
You are in major moose territory - hope you see one. We're rooting for you!
-Mom
(8/12/2010 2:17:15 PM)
|
It is only a couple of hours into the race but I wanted to make sure I was cheering you on. Russ- don't hog the gummi bears!
-Sean
(8/12/2010 1:57:37 PM)
|
Hi Aunt Val
Run fast bub.yo!
-Sydney
(8/12/2010 11:04:28 AM)
|
Val & Russ -- Hit the ground running and have a blast!!
-Dad -- Andy
(8/12/2010 9:27:25 AM)
|
Good luck Val & Russ! Love You!
-Whitehall NQ's
(8/12/2010 8:25:17 AM)
|
Have fun Aunt Val and Daddy! Remember to eat your gummy bears....
-Ro and Jude
(8/12/2010 8:21:43 AM)
|
You guys are ridiculous! Push, push, push...don't give up. You can do it! By the way Val, am I covering your patients right now?
PS- I love cheeseburgers.
-Don Tavakoli
(8/12/2010 7:28:55 AM)
|
Good Luck! I am not sure if I would rather be doing your race or giving birth to twins within the next 8 days. Oh to be in shape again. Have a blast.
-Al-Dog
(8/12/2010 6:35:46 AM)
|
GO VAL GO! You can do it! Kimball St is cheering for you! YEAhhh can you hear us!
-Zamir
(8/12/2010 6:18:05 AM)
|
Good luck!! we are thinking of you back home! Saw the family last night all is good!
-Katie and Andy
(8/12/2010 5:54:12 AM)
|
Ready, set, GO! Hope you have a fun first day and the meteors guide you through the night!
-Amy
(8/12/2010 5:37:48 AM)
|
May the days not be too hot, the nights not be too cold, and the amount of food you brought to sustain yourselves be just right. Go team B.C.J.!!!
-m.moyer
(8/12/2010 5:23:31 AM)
|
Val and Russ Rock!!! Be safe and have a blast. Can't wait to hear all about it.
-Flo and Art
(8/12/2010 5:12:27 AM)
|
You're crazy...but have fun and good luck and be safe :)
-Juliette
(8/12/2010 1:28:41 AM)
|
We say: Hamba!! Go!!! Your kids your great...Russ!! Jess had the house so nice!!! love you
-mum n dad at the lake
(8/11/2010 8:23:45 PM)
|
WE love you!!! No pretend squirrels riding on the backs of bikes now ok? Eye of the Tiger.
-Bren, Zach, and Jacqui
(8/11/2010 8:10:36 PM)
|
I hope you get lots of sleep and relaxation on your trip...oh wait, wrong vacation...good luck and kick some tuchis!!!
-The Smiths
(8/11/2010 3:56:31 PM)
|
Go Val and team!
-Coach Dave
(8/11/2010 3:42:08 PM)
|
What happened to Nerdquist? Have a fun and safe race! Bring it on!
-Dorothy L. (in Philly, for now)
(8/11/2010 3:07:01 PM)
|
What happened to Nerdquist? Have a fun and safe race! Bring it on!
-Dorothy L. (in Philly, for now)
(8/11/2010 3:06:51 PM)
|
GO RUSS,GO!!! Have a wonderful and safe experience.
-Elizabeth
(8/11/2010 2:55:29 PM)
|
"no one has yet determined what the body can do." -Spinoza.
find out.
-mitchell q. north
(8/11/2010 2:12:37 PM)
|
Prove it to Grant that he made this course too easy....good luck to you both - stay safe and have fun.
-Scott&Beth
(8/11/2010 11:43:44 AM)
|
Totally want to wish you a safe and happy adventure... Kick some a** have some serious fun.
-Faith C
(8/11/2010 11:00:20 AM)
|
Thank you for the news advance Val. Hope your (yours and Russ's) travel up to the race was good. I am going to watch as much of it as I possibly can. Oh, darn, I'm out of town this weekend. Doggoneit!!!! ARRGGGGGHHHH!!
-Anchnt
(8/11/2010 8:56:09 AM)
|
Kick some Ass & "Tame" the race!
-Good Luck! TrumpTite
(8/11/2010 8:09:14 AM)
|
Paging Dr. Nordquist! Reminder that you're a warrior all the way!
-Jo, Mike & the bean
(8/11/2010 7:29:43 AM)
|
Dear Val:
Howdy. How's it going? Oh yeah, the mountain thing.
Listen, I know the climb is rough, and you just wanna give up and go home. But take heart! For every grueling step up the mountain you have yet to take in this race, there is a pungent, filthy diaper just bursting at the Velcro seams with warm shit waiting to be changed at home. Now, do you REALLY wanna go back now?!
I know you can do it, and at the top of that mountain, the air wi
-All the best, Lola the Dog
(8/11/2010 7:26:28 AM)
|
Have a great time! I'll take an extra nap in your honor...
-Julie
(8/11/2010 4:49:15 AM)
|
Good luck team Nerdquist! After the nights in the CRC, I know you're ready for anything!
-Lauren Kofod
(8/11/2010 4:37:41 AM)
|
Nerquists - leave those other teams in your dust!!! and have fun:)
-Liz Edelstein
(8/10/2010 9:09:44 PM)
|
Go team! ... and watch out for the moose :-)
-Sean
(8/10/2010 9:33:32 AM)
|
Wishing you a very light canoe... Happy packing!
-Amy
(8/4/2010 9:14:27 PM)
|
Give 'em hell in the Great North Woods!
-The Home Brewer Club
(7/8/2010 4:49:27 PM)
|