The first photo is of Martin Buser after coming into Nome with 12 dogs. He said all his bodily functions were gone. He couldn't steer, was totally off balance and was very emotional. He came in 6th. He said HE wanted to do better by his dogs but said they certainly came through for him. He said there were 55 mph winds in the blow holes along the coast and that is brutal.

Second photo of the "dog lot" in Nome. A special place to me. That is where Hank and I volunteered for a few years. We watched over the dogs, called the vet if need be, fed them etc. They are the sweetest, friendliest and beautiful dogs you could imagine. The mushers come to care for them during the day and at night. After finishing the race this is where the dogs come and stay until the mushers get them ready to fly home. We loved being there.

Third Photo is of either Kristy or Anna Berington (they are identical twins) Great fun and they usually travel together or nearby each other. Right now they are in Shaktoolik.

As the initial part of the race is over ,I can now concentrate on the mushers to come.

Abbie West is plugging along. She is now at White Mountain. Oh, the bad part is in front of her!!
Good luck Abbie.

Newton Marshall, from Jamaica, and such a fun and happy guy is 43rd. He seems to be stopping to help anyone he meets that is in trouble. He is now in Unalakleet--probably stopping at Brad's for some pizza.

Deedee Lumb's namesake DeeDee Jonrowe was always a favorite but she scratched early. Her dogs were fine but she was having some physical problems and had to scratch. Sad for her.

Well, its been quite a day of surprises. Wishing good, safe travels to those still on their way.
Will check them out tomorrow.