OK, we all know the Iditarod is a big deal, especially in Alaska. The entire state gets involved, but did you know the Department of Corrections even gets into the act?
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2012 Iditarod Standings as of 2:45 AM on 3/10/12
Ruby, Alaska is reporting in at minus 7 degrees under fair skies, and our top five mushers are clustered around the Galena checkpoint.
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Saturday Survey: Are You Following the Iditarod?
I’ve been posting information about the Iditarod all week, and I hope it’s been interesting for you. I find it fascinating to see how these people and their dogs face some of the most brutal conditions and appear to have fun doing it. So – what do you think of the race?
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Do you get TV coverage of the Iditarod where you live?
Apparently worried about the lack of television coverage of the Iditarod in the Lower 48, ESPN’s Page 2 offers the following tongue-in-cheek suggestions to bump up some interest:
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2012 Iditarod Standings as of 4:15 AM on 3/9/12
Today’s weather in Alaska: minus 9 degrees under partly cloudy skies, and the top five mushers have all cleared the Cripple checkpoint. They’ve all completed their 24-hour rest periods now, and have made up their starting differentials, so this should be a pretty accurate running order.
Alliy Zirkle is back in the lead, followed by Mitch Seavey, John Baker, Dallas Seavey, and Ray Redington, Jr. As they left Cripple, just three hours separate Zirkle from Redington.
Bringing up the tail end of the race are Dan Seavey, Jaimee Kinzer, Kirk Barnum, Jan Steves, and Bob Chlupach. Seavey has made it into Takotna, and Kinzer has left McGrath. The final three are still in McGrath.
Two additional mushers have scratched: Wade Marrs and Ryan Redington.
I know I have at least one reader intensely following Lance Mackey: he’s currently running 16th, and made it into Cripple with 12 dogs a little after 6 pm last night, just before Alliy Zirkle set out from there.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Friday Funny: P.U.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Learning to Walk All Over Again
Sammi, an 8-year old Springer Spaniel from California, became a quadriplegic when bony tissue began to grow inside his spinal column. Check out his recovery.
Therapy Animals
NPR recently aired a nice story about therapy animals and how animals and humans can heal each other. Check it out!
2012 Iditarod Standings as of 6:55 AM on 3/8/12
It’s a beautiful day in Alaska with temps hovering at minus 5 degrees. Three of the top five mushers have completed their 24-hour rest periods, plus made up their starting differentials. Now it’s all out to Nome!
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Almost Like Grandma’s
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had grandma nearby so you could simply stash your dog with her every time you had to go out of town? You already know she loves dogs and will take great care of your dog while you’re gone. She might even send you pictures and Facebook updates. But what to do if grandma is already gone on to the dog park in the sky or if she lives across the country?