March 1, 2015
5 days 15 hours till race time
IDITARIDER:
An Iditarider is a fan who wins, by auction, a "seat" in the race with an Iditarod musher as the sled goes beneath the starting banner for the first 11 miles of the race.
All bids are online, in January, highest bid gets the seat.This is a fund raiser for the Iditarod.
You can choose your favorite musher and with the highest bid get to ride with them.
Riding in the sled with HEIDI SUTTER, 'member we are going to follow her, is 14 year old Ally. She is from Utah and battling cystic fibrosis. She has been dreaming of Alaska since reading about sled dogs Balto and Togo (part of Iditarod history) and thanks to Make-a-wish foundation and Exxonmobil this Iditarod experience will happen. You go girl!!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Saturday, February 28, 2015
February 28, 2015
One of the mushers that caught my interest is HEIDI SUTTER. She said, " once a victim of domestic violence, it was dog mushing that saved my life". She is a teacher specializing in children with autism and severe emotional disabilities. Check out the video, I posted, that she designed. Let's keep her in mind as the race unfolds.
One of the mushers that caught my interest is HEIDI SUTTER. She said, " once a victim of domestic violence, it was dog mushing that saved my life". She is a teacher specializing in children with autism and severe emotional disabilities. Check out the video, I posted, that she designed. Let's keep her in mind as the race unfolds.
Friday, February 27, 2015
IDITAROD 2015 TIME
February 27, 2015
Only 7 days 17 hours till the start of Iditarod 2015. What a difference a year makes.
This year we, in New York, (don't forget Boston) have certainly more snow and cold than Alaska.
Today it is 26 degrees in Anchorage and 30 degrees in Nome, AK. Prediction in Salt Point for tonight is -4. They could have the start from Fox Run and go, well, just about anywhere in the NorthEast.
I spoke with Joanne Potts today. She is the Assistant to the Race Director. I met her many years ago when she was able to help me get a reservation at the Nugget Inn in Nome. It's not the hotel that's the
draw, it's the location. Right at the finish line. You can, and we did, go out in your PJ's when the mushers come in--day or night. Also where the Iditarod Committee stays. Took me three years to get a reservation, with Joanne's help. I see her every year directing the Ceremonial start in Anchorage and at the finish in Nome. When I think Iditarod, I think Joanne!!!
The word from her is they hope to bring some snow in or get a storm before next week in Anchorage for the start. No matter how they looked at it, not enough snow to have the official start in Willow.
SOOO the official start this year will be on Monday, not Sunday, in FAIRBANKS. The route will be far different from other years. I would have planned to be in Takotna with Misty Anselman making soup, steaks and pies for the mushers if I had gone this year but they will not be on the new route. I'm sure the mushers will be sad as that was a popular 24 hour stop just anticipating a great meal. Oh Misty, so sad, but I'll see you and Barney next year. Also hoping Dr. Martha Gearhart, my Vet in Pleasant Valley,will be volunteering her professional time, hopefully in 2016. Takes a good year for preparations. She has been working on this for at least a year now. It is an extremely important volunteer job as you work with the REAL athletes--THE DOGS!! You are placed where you are needed and on a 24 hour call. I see the same Vets every year. They enjoy this work so much and don't seem to complain about any adversity.
If I have any info before the start of the race I will let you know.
GETTING EXCITED!! Get your parka, boots and gloves on (oh, wait they have been on all winter here) Lets hope, for them, that the snow storms change and go up their way!!
Only 7 days 17 hours till the start of Iditarod 2015. What a difference a year makes.
This year we, in New York, (don't forget Boston) have certainly more snow and cold than Alaska.
Today it is 26 degrees in Anchorage and 30 degrees in Nome, AK. Prediction in Salt Point for tonight is -4. They could have the start from Fox Run and go, well, just about anywhere in the NorthEast.
I spoke with Joanne Potts today. She is the Assistant to the Race Director. I met her many years ago when she was able to help me get a reservation at the Nugget Inn in Nome. It's not the hotel that's the
draw, it's the location. Right at the finish line. You can, and we did, go out in your PJ's when the mushers come in--day or night. Also where the Iditarod Committee stays. Took me three years to get a reservation, with Joanne's help. I see her every year directing the Ceremonial start in Anchorage and at the finish in Nome. When I think Iditarod, I think Joanne!!!
The word from her is they hope to bring some snow in or get a storm before next week in Anchorage for the start. No matter how they looked at it, not enough snow to have the official start in Willow.
SOOO the official start this year will be on Monday, not Sunday, in FAIRBANKS. The route will be far different from other years. I would have planned to be in Takotna with Misty Anselman making soup, steaks and pies for the mushers if I had gone this year but they will not be on the new route. I'm sure the mushers will be sad as that was a popular 24 hour stop just anticipating a great meal. Oh Misty, so sad, but I'll see you and Barney next year. Also hoping Dr. Martha Gearhart, my Vet in Pleasant Valley,will be volunteering her professional time, hopefully in 2016. Takes a good year for preparations. She has been working on this for at least a year now. It is an extremely important volunteer job as you work with the REAL athletes--THE DOGS!! You are placed where you are needed and on a 24 hour call. I see the same Vets every year. They enjoy this work so much and don't seem to complain about any adversity.
If I have any info before the start of the race I will let you know.
GETTING EXCITED!! Get your parka, boots and gloves on (oh, wait they have been on all winter here) Lets hope, for them, that the snow storms change and go up their way!!
Monday, June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
HUDSON CHOCOLATE CLOSING
It was a very bitter/sweet day when the Migoya's announced their closing. They are such a wonderful family and I was so proud of them to make family their priority. Francisco, being in Washington State, needed his family with him. Isabel is only 9 years old and needs her Daddy around--her Mom too!! Now they will all be together. Annie, an integral part of the business, has my most heartfelt wishes to continue on with her profession and stay as wonderful a person as she is now. I will deeply miss her as well but cherish the fact I was able to create wonderful friendships with them.
As for the most wonderful Chocolate shop ever--yes---I will certainly miss their chocolate and their creativity. I almost became famous!!! What a delight that they so generously named a bar after me.
I loved it and thank them. Holidays won't be the same--everyone I know was getting used to a surprise gift from Hudson Chocolate.
Wishing Francisco, Kris, dear sweet and smart Isabel and Annie all my love and much happiness and success in whatever lies ahead. I hope you don't forget us--we won't forget you!!!
Thank you for showing us what REAL CHOCOLATE tastes like!!
HUDSON CHOCOLATE CLOSING
It was a very bitter/sweet day when the Migoya's announced their closing. They are such a wonderful family and I was so proud of them to make family their priority. Francisco, being in Washington State, needed his family with him. Isabel is only 9 years old and needs her Daddy around--her Mom too!! Now they will all be together. Annie, an integral part of the business, has my most heartfelt wishes to continue on with her profession and stay as wonderful a person as she is now. I will deeply miss her as well but cherish the fact I was able to create wonderful friendships with them.
As for the most wonderful Chocolate shop ever--yes---I will certainly miss their chocolate and their creativity. I almost became famous!!! What a delight that they so generously named a bar after me.
I loved it and thank them. Holidays won't be the same--everyone I know was getting used to a surprise gift from Hudson Chocolate.
Wishing Francisco, Kris, dear sweet and smart Isabel and Annie all my love and much happiness and success in whatever lies ahead. I hope you don't forget us--we won't forget you!!!
Thank you for showing us what REAL CHOCOLATE tastes like!!
Monday, May 12, 2014
ADDENDUM: Two other points to the tornado story:
As Tara was trying to find the exit to look for shelter the "tornado chasers" troupe passed her along with the weather channel trucks and police---she then knew she wasn't in a movie this was real!!
I became so involved with the weather channel information, Tara on the phone and a hyped up stress level I found myself running around MY HOUSE closing all the windows and doors. Then Tara reminded me I WAS IN NEW YORK!!!
As Tara was trying to find the exit to look for shelter the "tornado chasers" troupe passed her along with the weather channel trucks and police---she then knew she wasn't in a movie this was real!!
I became so involved with the weather channel information, Tara on the phone and a hyped up stress level I found myself running around MY HOUSE closing all the windows and doors. Then Tara reminded me I WAS IN NEW YORK!!!
Tara's Mothers Day Gift
May 11, 2014
I have never been in a Tornado until last night (by phone). The circumstances that evolved were also strange.
Tara called about 5pm on Mothers Day to see how my Day was going. She happened to tell me she was driving back from Sioux Falls, SD as at the last minute she and boyfriend Jason were going to meet in the middle as they hadn't seen each other for some time. Her drive 4 hours, his 5 hours.
I was outside gardening and for some unknown reason decided to go in and turn on the Weather Channel to see what tomorrows weather would be and see if I could finish my planting tomorrow.
WARNING: Lincoln, NE caught my eye. RED all over the screen from the area of Sioux Falls, Omaha and Lincoln,NE---Tara's route. They said, strangely, you may not think this any more than dark skies, rain and a thunderstorm and may be too late to take cover. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS STORM!!! 3 tornado's sited, flooding rain, lightening and 70-80 mile an hour winds. Now my stress level is rising. I texted Tara to get off the road--no answer. Called--no answer. I wasn't going to give up. After calling another 5 times she answered (was in a dead zone) and had no idea of this impending dangerous storm. I told her to turn on her radio and look for an exit on the highway. A strong voice came on and indeed a tornado, high wind warning. THEN the sirens started blowing--I could hear them in the phone, a very chilling sound. She saw the dark sky to the right of her but nothing more. Just thought it was a rain storm. Then the rains came and the wind. Not being able to see very well she was trying to find an exit. It seemed like an eternity when finally she spotted one a few miles down the highway. Getting off she found a gas station, parked her car in the safest spot she could and went in. He said a tornado had been on the ground for 40 minutes already but the storm was coming.
A few minutes later the soccer Mom, with some players came in with some other people close behind. There was no shelter in the building so they were up again a wall and waited it out (me too, on the phone). I was giving the report on the weather channel--which was a lot more information than they had there. RED filled the screen and the path was right on top of them --near Omaha. The women, Tara and I but mostly the weather man on channel 35 followed the storm with bated breath.
Seemed like FOREVER went by. They experienced those heavy winds, rain, lightening etc--scary!!
After Tara bonded with the soccer Mom and team they exchanged numbers to check on each other when they continued on their trip. All going in the same direction.
Car still there, Tara intact, bought a little treat for all the anguish and off she went. We hung up so she could gather herself and get on the road.
Seemed like again, forever, when I spoke to her. She was on the road and near Lincoln where she lives. She related a terrible driving story with scary weather but almost there. Then another tornado and high wind warning when she was in town. Trying to get home as fast as she could ,the rain let up---got out of her car---HOME!!! All this on Mothers Day!!! My gift---my Tara safe and sound!!! Thank God!! Also thanks to the weatherman on channel 35!
I have never been in a Tornado until last night (by phone). The circumstances that evolved were also strange.
Tara called about 5pm on Mothers Day to see how my Day was going. She happened to tell me she was driving back from Sioux Falls, SD as at the last minute she and boyfriend Jason were going to meet in the middle as they hadn't seen each other for some time. Her drive 4 hours, his 5 hours.
I was outside gardening and for some unknown reason decided to go in and turn on the Weather Channel to see what tomorrows weather would be and see if I could finish my planting tomorrow.
WARNING: Lincoln, NE caught my eye. RED all over the screen from the area of Sioux Falls, Omaha and Lincoln,NE---Tara's route. They said, strangely, you may not think this any more than dark skies, rain and a thunderstorm and may be too late to take cover. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS STORM!!! 3 tornado's sited, flooding rain, lightening and 70-80 mile an hour winds. Now my stress level is rising. I texted Tara to get off the road--no answer. Called--no answer. I wasn't going to give up. After calling another 5 times she answered (was in a dead zone) and had no idea of this impending dangerous storm. I told her to turn on her radio and look for an exit on the highway. A strong voice came on and indeed a tornado, high wind warning. THEN the sirens started blowing--I could hear them in the phone, a very chilling sound. She saw the dark sky to the right of her but nothing more. Just thought it was a rain storm. Then the rains came and the wind. Not being able to see very well she was trying to find an exit. It seemed like an eternity when finally she spotted one a few miles down the highway. Getting off she found a gas station, parked her car in the safest spot she could and went in. He said a tornado had been on the ground for 40 minutes already but the storm was coming.
A few minutes later the soccer Mom, with some players came in with some other people close behind. There was no shelter in the building so they were up again a wall and waited it out (me too, on the phone). I was giving the report on the weather channel--which was a lot more information than they had there. RED filled the screen and the path was right on top of them --near Omaha. The women, Tara and I but mostly the weather man on channel 35 followed the storm with bated breath.
Seemed like FOREVER went by. They experienced those heavy winds, rain, lightening etc--scary!!
After Tara bonded with the soccer Mom and team they exchanged numbers to check on each other when they continued on their trip. All going in the same direction.
Car still there, Tara intact, bought a little treat for all the anguish and off she went. We hung up so she could gather herself and get on the road.
Seemed like again, forever, when I spoke to her. She was on the road and near Lincoln where she lives. She related a terrible driving story with scary weather but almost there. Then another tornado and high wind warning when she was in town. Trying to get home as fast as she could ,the rain let up---got out of her car---HOME!!! All this on Mothers Day!!! My gift---my Tara safe and sound!!! Thank God!! Also thanks to the weatherman on channel 35!
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