Back in Alaska!!!

I made it back home right on time Thursday night and it sure felt good to be back! Don't get me wrong, I had a great time and learned alot, but I was glad to be home!

The plan was to up the teams to 8 mile runs this weekend. So, on Saturday, Jen came over with her dogs and her four wheeler to run two teams.

Jen's Team:
Polar Bear & Sami
Raven & Stubby
Shammu
Patton & Panzer

Cathy's Team:
Kia & Muktuk
Kako & Hannah
Rufus & Glacier
Gateway & Sherman

Tom took off after us with the sno-go to run the extra mile of trail before we made it that far with the dogs. He discovered that the trail was blocked at one spot so he found a way around it by going across an old gravel pond. I was leary at first, but he was sure it was solid enough to hold up for us to cross it over and back. So, we went for it. Since I am here to type this I can safely report that it was solid enough!! :o) All in all that trip was about 9 miles so it was a good run for them. The best part is that no one seems sore or anything afterwards. Well, except maybe Sami, but she was good again this morning as reported by Jen.

Tom ran his team tonight (Sunday):
Cheyanne & Fred
Sioux & Baleen
Butternut & Pepper
Kivek & Bolio

Tom said this team looked good, but the leaders left a bit to be desired on the directional part of leading. Fortunately, they are likely to be a follow team when we head to the mountains for Thanksgiving!

We need more snow for the trip to be worth making. Right now, the trails are marginal for running sleds and being able to control the teams. We will see what happens as the time gets closer for the trip. We might have to postpone the whole thing if there isn't enough snow to run safely.

Well, we need to feed. Will post more after the next training runs later this week.

Trip to Florida...

Well, I am on my last full day in Florida! It has been a good week and I have learned alot at the sessions but I am ready to head home to Alaska!! I arrived here last Saturday evening and feel like I have been on the go since then with time out to sleep! On Sunday we went to Sea World. The Shamu show, Believe, was incredible... unbelievable... fantastic!! We spent most of the day there and saw many things and several other "shows" the most memorable after Shamu was Clyde & Seamore the SeaLions that "Take Pirate Island" or something like that. It was an unintended comedy show with all of the mistakes, but the mistakes made the show even more fun!! Monday was the start of classes with three classes after the keynote address that was very inspiring. Tuesday was another full day of classes and then the "client event" last night that took us to Animal Kingdom. That was fun with good food and fun rides... I actually went on a HIGH speed roller coaster!!!!! Only once mind you, but that was plenty!! Today, Wednesday, was a half day of classes and I spent time getting many questions answered! This afternoon we are headed to Downtown Disney to shop and then go to the Cirque D'Solie (not sure I spelled that right) show this evening. I leave for home bright and early tomorrow morning and will be back in the state of Alaska at 6 pm tomorrow night!!

I have talked with Tom a few times while I have been here... alright, I have talked to him every night!! :o) I sure do miss him and the dogs! It is always hard for one of us to leave the other for a week. Leaving all of the work to one person really seems like an unfair thing to do... but, thankfully, Jen is there to come over and help now and then to provide some much needed relief from the chores when we are alone!

Better get moving and get the rest of my suit case packed up so I will know just how much room I have to buy stuff at Downtown Disney today!!