Howdy Folks,
During the past racing season the Idita-Support group was talking about how much we admire Larry. Some of us decided he should have his own fan club with posters, mouse pads, keychains and patches. On a lark I dashed out a design for the Larry Appreciation Society patch and within minutes I had twenty orders.
Well I really couldn't go into production without the Mackey's blessing and Lance was just about to start the All Alaska Sweepstakes. But folks from the Idita-Support group were in Nome with the Mackeys and showed the sketch to them. They liked it but asked if the sales could benefit the kennel. Well I went into orbit. What started out as a bit of whimsey became a viable project. As I was gathering cost estimates and finalizing the art the accident with the snowmachine happened and everything went on hold.
Happily Zorro is expected to make a good recovery from his injuries so the Larry patch is going ahead. The art work shown here is the conceptual drawing. The final rendering of the art as a stitched patch is being refined and a proof of the stitched art will be posted in a few days. The final product should be ready to mail by the first week of May. If you are interested in the Larry Appreciation Society patch I'm taking orders now. All proceeds over the cost of the patches goes to Mackey's Comeback Kennel. Patches are $10.00 ea and this includes mailing to you by regular USPS. Send me a post to get on the advance order list and I will send you payment information.
It will cheer you up during the summer off season.
South-Paw Sarida