Author: Gypsy (96 posts)


Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/16/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, The race is still going on.  I hope you are still following and enjoying it.  Today’s update: TIME: 13:12 Alaskan Time FINISHERS SINCE LAST UPDATE: #3 Hans Gatt, #4 Dallas Seavey, #5 Hugh Neff, #6 Sebastian Schnuelle, #7 Ray Redington, #8 Peter Kaiser, #9 Ken Anderson, #10 Jessie Royer #11 Aily …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/15/2011 WE HAVE A WINNER

Hi Boys and Girls, John Baker crossed the finish line today at 9:46 Alaskan time with 11 dogs.  This is John’s first Iditarod Championship.  He completed the race in 8 days, 18 hours and 46 minutes.  This is a new record.  Congratulations to John and his team. TIME:  13:16 Alaskan time FINISHERS SINCE LAST UPDATE: …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/15/2011 ALERT

Hi Boys and Girls, TIME:  00:52 Alaskan time By the next time I post an update, we’ll have a winner to the 39th Iditarod.  John Baker is still in the lead with Ramey Smyth only 54 minutes behind him.  WHAT A RACE!!!!!!!! Stay tuned to your computers today! Gypsy

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/14/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, Wow, it’s going to be a busy couple of days with the finish of the race right around the corner Who do you think will win and when do you think they will cross the finish line?  Now for today’s update: TIME: 12:38 Alaskan Time LEADERS: #1 John Baker, #2 Ramey …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/13/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, First, I want to wish my human Grandma Laura a very happy birthday!  I hope you are having a great day! It’s been a week since the race started.  In the next couple of days we should a winner.  Who do you think it will be?  Well here’s today’s update: TIME: …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/12/2011

TIME: 10:24 Alaska time Hi boys and Girls, Are you still following the race?  It’s an exciting race this years with the leaders very close to each other.  Stay posted!  Now for todays update: LEADERS: #1 John Baker, #2 Sebastian Schnuelle, #3 Hugh Neff, #4 Ramy Smythe, #5 Hans Gatt  All have left Eagle Island. …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/11/2011

TIME: 14:20 Alaska Time.  LEADERS: #1 Sebastian Schnuelle, #2 Hans Gatt,  #3 Hugh Neff, #4 John Baker, and #5 Lance Mackey WHERE ARE THE MUSHERS: Sebastian and Hans are both in Grayling.  Hugh and John are traveling between Anvik and Grayling and Lance is in Anvik WEATHER: Anvik, Grayling and Shageluk are reporting 21 and …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/10/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, It’s been a little quiet with everyone taking their 24 hour rest.  Soon we’ll know who the leaders are so stay tuned.  Thanks for all the comments and questions.  I’m really enjoying hearing from all of you. Now for today’s update: TIME: 11:58 Alaskan time Answer to Yesterday’s Question: .  So… …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/9/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, Hope you are enjoying the race.  It looks the the mushers are starting to take their 24 hour mandatory rest.  We won’t see too much action during this time. TIME: 12:32 Alaska time Yesterday’s answer: It’s known as Military time, 24 hour time and a few other names.  It’s used when …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/8/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, I hope you are enjoying the race. Have you been reading Sanka’s posts? Aren’t they great. She is such a lucky dog to be out on the trail reporting on the race. Here is today’s update: TIME: As I write this it’s 15:17 in Alaska Question: What kind of time is …