MARCH 17, 2025 DAY #16 IDITAROD --NOME--- HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY

💚💚💚💚MARCH 17th DAY#16  ---NOME----             ST PATRICKS DAY

The Banquet was great last night. Wish all of you could have been there (me too)!! All of the mushers were introduced and they ALL gave a bit of a talk. I found all of them to be very inspirational and certainly from the heart. These are good people!!! They are determined, love their dogs and never give up!!    These are the "entertainers" that were at the Ceremonial Start and were at the Banquet. CLASSIC!~! They asked everyone to come up and dance with them. First one up///JESSIE HOLMES!!    and then most of the people in the hall danced as well!!

I have a new respect for JESSIE HOMES (below) so many mushers mentioned how much he helped them. He seems very humble and so sincere. His talk was heartwarming also talked about how much he appreciates all the support he has been given, and how wonderful his dogs are and what they have given to him. He has raced this race for many years and this year he
certainly deserved to be THE WINNER!! Seems everyone agreed!!!

Then there is NIC PETIT. Looks like a character and IS!! He has been running this race, also for many years, and always comes close to winning. His time will come. He is a kind gentleman and helps so many along the way. He really is a special guy.