Iditarod 2018 discussion

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Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby mira » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:18 pm

Iditarod 2018 will follow the southern route, for the first time in five years!

http://www.ktva.com/story/37471425/itc-confirms-southern-route-for-iditarod-xlvi

..so Ruby and Galena will get a break this year and next year (if the snow condition allows it).
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Iditarod 2018 Discussion

Postby fladogfan » Sun Feb 18, 2018 4:35 pm

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/four- ... 2018-02-14

I'm glad Danny's name has been cleared.
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Re: Iditarod 2018 Discussion

Postby frizzell66 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:27 pm

Wow what a year of drama I missed! Guess I've got a lot to catch up on!
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Re: Iditarod 2018 Discussion

Postby fladogfan » Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:13 pm

You certainly do frizz and welcome back.
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Re: Iditarod 2018 Discussion

Postby mira » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:19 am

I'm not surprised that tremadol most likely were given after the finish based on the high dosage they found in the dogs. The question, which we never will get an answer too, is who did it.. But I guess Dallas is pleased and will return to Iditarod next year though.
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Re: Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:11 am

Is Dee Dee retiring this year?
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Re: Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:17 am

Apologies for the previous post - I was thinking 'aloud' on to the keyboard and posted it instead of saving the draft.

Here's what I meant to say.

This is Dee Dee Jonrowe's last iditarod.

[i][i]'This will be my final Iditarod. I will continue to train and even race shorter races. I want to thank all the villagers and volunteers that have made it possible to be on the trail since 1980. I was race judge in 1985 and flew out on the trail in 1982 to encourage racers. The only year I was not involved in any way was 1986. I am relieved that I have made this decision. It feels right for myself and for Mike. I will not raise pups nor are there any dogs for sale. I will age them out as the precious family they are.'[/i][/i]

http://iditarod.com/race/2018/mushers/9 ... e-Jonrowe/

Sad to think of future Iditarods without her, but so glad for the huge contribution she has made.
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Re: Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby fladogfan » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:48 am

I remember seeing her walking around in Nome and thinking, 'she's so tiny'. DeeDee is also a friendly, caring person who will be long remembered.
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Re: Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby Moose » Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:47 am

I was also surprised by how petite she is in person. Petite but powerful for all she's accomplished with dogs and other physical competitions. Go, DeeDee!
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Re: Iditarod 2018 discussion

Postby Alphashe » Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:33 am

Hi guys - does anyone have any suggestions for Iditarod-related twitter accounts?
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