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Another race in the bag,

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jodi

Drop Bag that is. Yes the drop bags for the 2012 Iditarod are done, and tomorrow (2/13) I will turn them in to be shipped out to the various checkpoints along the trail. These bags contain all the gear I … Continue reading →

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I know what Dogs like…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jodi

I know what dogs want… Dogs want, dogs want, dogs want MEAT. Anyone who has spent any time with me knows I love to sing. The fact that I sing badly and hardly ever know all the words has never … Continue reading →

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Shake your Bootie & Crunch Time

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jodi

The madness of Drop Bags has begun, and it starts with a crash. First Booties… Right now is the big push to get all my gear ready to send out for the 2012 Iditarod. Working at home, with frequent breaks … Continue reading →

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Running the T200~

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jodi

We (Dan & I) were both rookies at the T200; what the Tustumena 200 is called for short. We had heard wonderful things about the race, and had always thought it would be fun to check it out. But it … Continue reading →

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It’s Begining to look a lot like Drop Bags ~

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jodi

Yes the madness of any race begins with the packing and the preparation. And to be honest it may be the least fun part of the whole thing. Last year I did a blog “Anatomy of a Drop Bag” that … Continue reading →

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Answering the question: What can I do?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jodi

With Cristin Finnigan , Tasha and Ed Stielstra at the Nature’s Kennel. Had an excellent time at the Midwest Sled Dog Symposium last weekend, and was excited to see so many people interested in the sport of mushing.  Joined speakers; … Continue reading →

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