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Good morning. Looks like it is Joar's to lose, but stuff CAN happen. Look at Jessie Holmes moving up! I'm thinking there are some interesting 'races to the arch' in that pack somewhere! This race is so much fun to follow.

Alphashe wrote:While the norwegians think it's cool with Dallas leading thh FL (not any more, though), I'm sad to feel that there is a lack of enthusiasm ( to say at least) when Joar is up front. And I'm a witch so I can feel it across the Atlantic Interesting.

I have Joar on my TTP, in #5, always wanting Aliy to win - but no luck there this year, I will get my few points because of Joar

After rooting for Dallas to lose Iditarod for so many years, wanting Aliy to win , I find it hard to root for Dallas in Finnmarkslopet race. Neat if he wins, but personally, I'd rather have a Norwegian win.

A lot of Americans like to root for an underdog, and for many that was Nic. That might be why not as much enthusiasm for Joar at the moment. I will be very happy if/when Joar wins!!

Alphashe wrote:While the norwegians think it's cool with Dallas leading thh FL (not any more, though), I'm sad to feel that there is a lack of enthusiasm ( to say at least) when Joar is up front. And I'm a witch so I can feel it across the Atlantic Interesting.

To Alphashe, there is no lack of enthusiasm here, just too superstitious to say anything out loud. I've been watching Joar since he started. He may be a hunky-punk on the outside (nice to look at!) but solid steel on the inside. Lots of common sense too I think. Feel the vibes I'm sending!!!

Not me! He's my #2 pick. ( I had to go with Aily for #1, I really thought it might be her year). GOJOARGO!

Same here. Aliy was my sentimental, she's tried so hard and come so close, let her win it this year pick. But Joar is my No. 2. Nic behind Joar in No. 3. So with Aliy out of contention, I'll be mighty pleased to see Joar first to Nome. (PS: I put Mitch down in 8th place.)

Well, it was not my intention to "blame" anyone in here - more in general, in media/social media etc

Pretty much agree with all previous comments. I have always wanted Ally to win. However I really am impressed with Nic and his relationship with his dogs. Still have way to go. Remember the year I went to bed thinking Jeff had won, woke up a couple hours later and on whim checked results. He had scratched and Dallas won. Not over until it is over. Go Nic!

Dream on. From the witches back home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9MWrfj5pns

Love their voices. I watched/listened to a couple of other videos. So lovely.

adella wrote:Pretty much agree with all previous comments. I have always wanted Ally to win. However I really am impressed with Nic and his relationship with his dogs. Still have way to go. Remember the year I went to bed thinking Jeff had won, woke up a couple hours later and on whim checked results. He had scratched and Dallas won. Not over until it is over. Go Nic!

I remember that year! Aliy into Safety, not finding Jeff, so worried because she had not seen him between WM and there. Turned out, a bad storm blew up, causing Jeff all kinds of trouble. Aliy was afraid he had been blown out to the open water. Jeff was afraid of that very thing happening. He and team hunkered down, Jeff finally started walking, came across a snow machine, the driver took him to WM where he scratched. Help went to gather up the dogs.

Aliy, fearing harm to her dogs in that storm took a break at WM. Dallas blew on thru and was almost caught by Aliy. Was that first year D won? He was surprised to be #1. Jeff and Aliy were in front of him when he left WM.

Did a search for "Aliy. bad storm, Safety" This list came up. For your reading pleasure, if you want.

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