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I just pictured TIM PAPPAS below, being welcomed by the Mayor. TIM worked with MARTIN BUSER for 2 years as his apprentice. This year MARTIN'S son ROHN couldn't race as he was caring for the BUSER home and dogs so TIM agreed to take ROHN's dogs to NOME. He is a rookie and he came in 51st. Good for him. EVERYONE that finishes is a WINNER!!!

As of 11pm New York time--7pm Alaska time- 5 mushers are still on the trail. ROB COOKE is in WHITE MOUNTAIN, all the rest are in ELIM: KRISTIN BACON, KIM FRANKLIN, CINDY GALLEA and MARY HELWIG. Good luck one and all.

The bikers you can see along the trail--big fat tires. Some ride!!

WHITE MOUNTAIN to NOME--in case you didn't know

extra sleds left at the checkpoints for use if needed---nice picture, I think

Wearin' of the green