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NORSA Charter Member Profiles

February 2001 Inaugural Monongahela Expedition Attendees

Adam Domanski

Cooked a horrific meal of honey-lime chicken with rice.

Lost $2.50 when his Polar Pure bottle shattered in the cold.

Threw a leaking propane canister into the woods when noticed that the valve had frozen open (the canister was later retrieved).

Thomas Saffell

Known for his commonplace comments about his various impediments keeping him from completing the hike.

The February trip featured a pulled groin.

Built a fire out of ice covered frozen sticks – in this situation accomplishable only by an Eagle Scout.

Steve Maczynski

Celebrated yokel

His driving ability nearly caused premature death to the Outdoor Club due to his decision to drive 55 mph on mountain roads covered with an inch of snow.

Also enjoys taking up two highway lanes when driving as well as making derisive comments about the popular song, "Men for Others."

Denis Dwyer

Freshman at the time of the trip, thus earned "bitch" status.

Only NORSA charter member not recruited with force and/or scare tactics ... he actually likes camping.

Manuel Dominguez

World renowned, Venezuelan drug dealer and entrepeneur

It was later discovered that his purpose of the trip was to escape from the I.N.S.

Nick Douglas

Tall Navy midshipman, as well as "hepcat."

Almost lost his foot after plunging it ankle deep into iced-over water

Will probably never camp again because he didn't listen to Tom and Adam and bring a second pair of wool and/or polypropylene socks.

June 2001 Monongahela Expedition Attendees

"Uncle" Ben Williams

Celebrated goof

Provided entertainment for the trip by displaying his crazy southern antics

Made numerous mentions of the effect the cold water was having on his testicles

Adam Domanksi

Skinny bastard.

Made some fantastic paella in addition to his traditional cake-in-a-bag on this trip.

Sacrificed self by plunging downstream to prove that the "natural waterslide" was "perfectly safe."

Tom Saffell

Complaint for this trip – had been shot through the head with an arrow the previous day. Later it was discovered that it was merely a novelty item

Nearly cut finger off on account of pocket knife not having locking blade, has thrown away all non-lock blades since.

Convinced the crew that somehow mackerel, oysters, peanut butter, and tortillas make good lunch sandwiches.

Manuel Dominguez

His experience of living in the woods while evading police proved useful. His hunting skills had been honed to perfection and provided the crew with a voluptuous crawdad platter.

Is now a naturalized citizen and maintains a legitimate business of selling powdered sugar and other white powdery confections.

Denis Dwyer

Still 3 years younger than everyone else and foolishly offered to carry the crew's gear on the second day's hike, thus retaining title of "bitch."

Likes knives almost as much as Tom Saffell.

Scott Umosella

Smelled bad

Was later discovered to be "missing link" between humans and their primate ancestors. Unfortunately, before he could be detained and studied he disappeared into the deep forest.

January 2002 Massanutten Expedition Attendees

Adam Domanski
Tom Saffell

Steve Long

Didn't really know where to go.

Led a pointless charge straight up the mountain after the trail had been lost.

Didn't bake a cake.

Forgot to bring a camera.

Complaints of the trip: too dark, too cold, to lazy to hike.

Caused the whole trip not to start until 8 p.m. because he had to "take care of things."

Was disappointed in the fact that there was no cake.

Has a sincere attachment to his brother's car.

Was scared that yokels would vandalize his car because it was so classy (Volvo station wagon).

Is green and plays the banjo.

August 2002 Shenandoah Expedition Attendees

Bethan Haaga

Is a girl.

Likes to eat knives for dinner.

Set up the tent on the rockiest part of the campsite.

Has excellent dental hygiene despite being half Welsh.

Neil Mitten

He's from Holland, isn't that veird?

Really enjoys "poppin' her into neutch!"

Practices the Siddharta method of "listening to the river."

Manuel Dominguez

Regrets not bringing his fly-fishing rod.

Dumped several pounds of white powdery substance into the stream while laughing maniacally and saying, "You'll never catch me! See?"

Tom Saffell

Broke every rule the Shenandoah National Park had because the ranger station wasn't open for him to get a camping permit, so went without knowledge of the rules.

Rules Tom broke: Built fire, brought knives, camped too close to the trail because it got too dark to find a decent spot, cleared foliage.

March 2003 Massanutten Expedition Attendees

Adam Domanski

Forgot to label the sauce packets, thus making dinner extra cheesy.

Didn’t bake a cake ... again.

Ate at a Sheetz once.

Burnt 2x4's as firewood

Tom Saffell

Didn’t realize that walking was involved in backpacking.

Was grumpy in the morning because he had to stay up late since there may have been murderous yokels on the trail late at night.

Likes chocolate milk.

Matt White

First backpacking trip.

Had numerous infringements upon his civil liberties.

Overcame his fear of bears by gaining a new fear of slack-jawed yokels.

Slack-Jawed Yokel

Shadowed us in the woods.

Watched us as we slept.

Urinated in Tom’s boots.

Stole left-over cheesy food, then vomited into Adam's pack.

Died in the freezing cold while lying in wait.

Back to NORSA Main

Adam Domanski	Cooked a horrific meal of honey-lime chicken with rice. Lost $2.50 when his Polar Pure bottle shattered in the cold. Threw a leaking propane canister into the woods when noticed that the valve had frozen open (the canister was later retrieved).	Thomas Saffell	Known for his commonplace comments about his various impediments keeping him from completing the hike. The February trip featured a pulled groin. Built a fire out of ice covered frozen sticks – in this situation accomplishable only by an Eagle Scout.
Steve Maczynski	Celebrated yokel His driving ability nearly caused premature death to the Outdoor Club due to his decision to drive 55 mph on mountain roads covered with an inch of snow. Also enjoys taking up two highway lanes when driving as well as making derisive comments about the popular song, "Men for Others."	Denis Dwyer	Freshman at the time of the trip, thus earned "bitch" status. Only NORSA charter member not recruited with force and/or scare tactics ... he actually likes camping.
Manuel Dominguez	World renowned, Venezuelan drug dealer and entrepeneur It was later discovered that his purpose of the trip was to escape from the I.N.S.	Nick Douglas	Tall Navy midshipman, as well as "hepcat." Almost lost his foot after plunging it ankle deep into iced-over water Will probably never camp again because he didn't listen to Tom and Adam and bring a second pair of wool and/or polypropylene socks.

"Uncle" Ben Williams	Celebrated goof Provided entertainment for the trip by displaying his crazy southern antics Made numerous mentions of the effect the cold water was having on his testicles	Adam Domanksi	Skinny bastard. Made some fantastic paella in addition to his traditional cake-in-a-bag on this trip. Sacrificed self by plunging downstream to prove that the "natural waterslide" was "perfectly safe."
Tom Saffell	Complaint for this trip – had been shot through the head with an arrow the previous day. Later it was discovered that it was merely a novelty item Nearly cut finger off on account of pocket knife not having locking blade, has thrown away all non-lock blades since. Convinced the crew that somehow mackerel, oysters, peanut butter, and tortillas make good lunch sandwiches.	Manuel Dominguez	His experience of living in the woods while evading police proved useful. His hunting skills had been honed to perfection and provided the crew with a voluptuous crawdad platter. Is now a naturalized citizen and maintains a legitimate business of selling powdered sugar and other white powdery confections.
Denis Dwyer	Still 3 years younger than everyone else and foolishly offered to carry the crew's gear on the second day's hike, thus retaining title of "bitch." Likes knives almost as much as Tom Saffell.	Scott Umosella	Smelled bad Was later discovered to be "missing link" between humans and their primate ancestors. Unfortunately, before he could be detained and studied he disappeared into the deep forest.

Adam Domanski	Tom Saffell	Steve Long
Didn't really know where to go. Led a pointless charge straight up the mountain after the trail had been lost. Didn't bake a cake. Forgot to bring a camera.	Complaints of the trip: too dark, too cold, to lazy to hike. Caused the whole trip not to start until 8 p.m. because he had to "take care of things." Was disappointed in the fact that there was no cake.	Has a sincere attachment to his brother's car. Was scared that yokels would vandalize his car because it was so classy (Volvo station wagon). Is green and plays the banjo.

Bethan Haaga	Is a girl. Likes to eat knives for dinner. Set up the tent on the rockiest part of the campsite. Has excellent dental hygiene despite being half Welsh.	Neil Mitten	He's from Holland, isn't that veird? Really enjoys "poppin' her into neutch!" Practices the Siddharta method of "listening to the river."
Manuel Dominguez	Regrets not bringing his fly-fishing rod. Dumped several pounds of white powdery substance into the stream while laughing maniacally and saying, "You'll never catch me! See?"	Tom Saffell	Broke every rule the Shenandoah National Park had because the ranger station wasn't open for him to get a camping permit, so went without knowledge of the rules. Rules Tom broke: Built fire, brought knives, camped too close to the trail because it got too dark to find a decent spot, cleared foliage.

Adam Domanski	Forgot to label the sauce packets, thus making dinner extra cheesy. Didn’t bake a cake ... again. Ate at a Sheetz once. Burnt 2x4's as firewood	Tom Saffell	Didn’t realize that walking was involved in backpacking. Was grumpy in the morning because he had to stay up late since there may have been murderous yokels on the trail late at night. Likes chocolate milk.
Matt White	First backpacking trip. Had numerous infringements upon his civil liberties. Overcame his fear of bears by gaining a new fear of slack-jawed yokels.	Slack-Jawed Yokel	Shadowed us in the woods. Watched us as we slept. Urinated in Tom’s boots. Stole left-over cheesy food, then vomited into Adam's pack. Died in the freezing cold while lying in wait.