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Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/19/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, What a race this has been.  By this time tomorrow all mushers hopefully will be into Nome.  Tomorrow night will be the Finisher’s Banquet. I sure hope all the mushers are in Nome and able to attend. Today’s update: TIME: 11:50 Alaskan Time FINISHERS SINCE LAST UPDATE:  # 36 Wattie McDonald, …

Zoom Lens – Races on Front Street

When it comes to races on Front Street, none is as famous as the finish of the 6th Iditarod. Rick Swenson and Dick Mackey had been within a few hundred yards of each other for many of the miles to Nome. Murphy’s Law awaited the two mushers as they charged toward the Burled Arch. Mackey’s …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/18/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, We’re nearing the end of the race.  The banquet is Sunday night.  I hope everyone makes it in time to go.  Today’s update: TIME: 12:24 Alaskan Time FINISHERS SINCE LAST UPDATE:  #31 Jodi Bailey, #32 Lachlen Clark #33 Magnus Kaltenborn, #34 Paul Johnson, #35 Cain Carter THE NEXT 5: Wattie McDonald …

Gypsy’s Daily Update- 3/17/2011

Hi Boys and Girls, Top of the day to you!  I’ve heard that’s what you say on St. Patrick’s day.  Well we have 30 mushers in Nome and 17 out on the trail.  I hope you are watching the mushers still to cross the finish line. Today’s update: TIME: 12:24 Alaskan time. FINISHERS SINCE LAST …

Zoom Lens – Is it Balto?

Handler just sent us this story and picture. It’s too cool. Being a sleek fast sled dog, I can’t imagine being one of those stocky powerful dogs from Greenland. With their thick coats, they must get very warm. As a matter of fact, I bet they don’t run with booties. Their feet are really tough …

Zoom Lens – Time on Front Street

Being in Nome for the finish of the Iditarod is amazing. It’s an immense change for the dogs and drivers. Since leaving Willow eight or more days ago, they’ve really been away from all the hustle and bustle of civilization. Except for checkpoints, they’ve been alone with their dogs in remote Alaska.  Following the two-minute …

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 …

Dropped Dogs Are Out of the Race But Healthy!

Libby Here! Dropped dogs are dogs that mushers or veterinarians decide have to leave the race. Some dogs have a minor injury or an attitude is often the reason a dog gets dropped from the musher’s team and are out of the race. Dogs that leave the race, stay in a checkpoint until a small …

Zoom Lens – Sportmanship

When the drop bags were sorted out and alphabetized at the checkpoint, one of Lachlan Clark’s bags was missing. Seems that this would be troublesome not having all the gear or food at a checkpoint point that one planned on. Word was sent out to the other checkpoints in an effort to locate the bag …

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: …