Just a few notes about the end of the Iditarod--they were not in till now.
Can't seem to pull up the photo's but will keep trying.

CINDY ABBOTT was the final musher into NOME. She is the red lantern recipient. The mushers banquet was over by the time she got in so no matter who comes after that celebration a banquet will be held for them as well. The following day there was the banquet for CINDY. No different from the one the day before--looked yummy and lots of it!! Everyone came back to celebrate with her.

At the Mushers Banquet they heard from all the mushers thanking those who had helped them and there were a few trail stories as well.

PAIGE DROBNY finished 27th, lost the trail and had to go back to UNALAKLEET. DEEDEE JONDROW helped her get back on track.

JEFF KING talked about how he got chased by a seal.

LANCE MACKEY thanked his Brother for his help--he said he couldn't have finished the race without him. He had tried to get him to leave his side but he never did.

RICK CASILLO came in 44th--He spoke about establishing Battle Dawgs Racing and teaming up with Alaska's Healing Heart, an organization servicing battled wounded and battle weary. Rick is dedicated to helping wounded warriors. "They are broken and they can be fixed".

HEIDI SUTTER (she was one we were following) finishing 48th talked about her first Iditarod, the experience, and thanked all those involved.

STEVE WATKINS finished 58th. (Marian you were following him) is a 90% disabled vet. He was an inspiration to all. He gave a shout out for all vets.

A thankful, fun and delicious event.

JOANNE POTTS, Assistant Director of the Iditarod and my friend, fell and got injured and was taken to the hospital in NOME. She commented on the great care she received. She is now recuperating at home.  We wish her a speedy recovery.

MARCH 27, 2015

I'm back......Well, I did it again--worked with the computer scammer and should have known better!!!

I was unable to pull up my downloads and this was becoming so frustrating that I was going for Apple Care help. I stupidly went to google seeking the number. DON'T EVER DO THAT!!!! The nice Pakastani man (he told me he was) said no problem he could help. After about a 1/2 hour he asked if he could come on with me so he could show me more what to do--frustrated (never let your emotions get that far when you are dealing with this problem!!!) I agreed!!! STUPID!! He kept asking me if I banked on line. I don't. At the end of an hour he said I have diagnosed your problem, now I have to send you to my technical engineer. OHHH why can't you help me. He said he didn't do that part. He said I have to pay $50 for a 3 year contract and then the technician can help with this problem and I would be covered for three years. OK so it took me that long to wake up!!! I KNEW this was wrong. I texted Henry and,as he dealt with me before on a similar issue,said you are being scammed!!!AGAIN!! I felt so stupid. He said I bet you googled for the number.
It was not difficult to find the Apple Care correct number, which I did, and YES they cleared everything up and gave me hints to know when you are being serviced by them or a scammer.
Please don't ever google for a number when seeking Apple help!!
Better news is I think spring is coming--warmer and a lot of the snow melted with the rain yesterday.
Come on Easter Bunny!!!

Continue to check my blog--only writing about fun and interesting "things".

 The 2015 IDITAROD MUSHERS!!! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

 THANKS to the athletics of this adventure. YOU ARE THE BEST!!

THANKS to all involved in the IDITAROD 2015 and to all who have checked out my blog. Hope you enjoyed your journey. I certainly did. UNTIL NEXT YEAR!!

                                                           THE END

Back for a minute about the RED LANTERN winner--CINDY ABBOTT. Quite an interesting person. She suffers from Wegener's Granulomatosis, which effects her vision and circulation. She ran the Iditarod to bring awareness to rare diseases. She also has summited Mt. Everest!! Her disease has not stopped her. Quite a role model. ERIN MONTGOMERY brought attention to this during her communications with the classrooms across the country.

LAST NIGHT--MARCH 22,2015 the last musher came in to NOME

It was 1:00 am EST when CINDY ABBOTT got into NOME. It was light there!!! 9pm.

 CINDY ABBOTT--can you see her coming in. She will turn the lantern off to signify the end of the race. Not so many people to greet her as they were all at the Mushers Banquet. Hopefully she made it there for a good meal and a good Congrats cheer!!

 THIS is the RED LANTERN- winner is the last musher to come under the Burled Arch in Nome--

 Standing ovation, at the banquet, for LANCE MACKEY winning a Sportmanship Award!

 JASON MACKEY winning another Sportmanship Award

 DALLAS SEAVEY -WINNER- with his two lead dogs.  Nice to have the dog athelets invited to a banquet!!!

 DALLAS SEAVEY enjoying the banquet dinner.

 Some of the delicious dinner treats

 DEEDEE JONDROW talking with a guest at the banquet.

 Banquet yummies

ERIN MONTGOMERY - teacher- next to the prize LAURA ALLAWAY won -nice 4 wheeler!

BUSER "BOYS" MARTIN, ROHN next to DEEDEE JONDROW enjoying the banquet.

 BECCA MOORE hugging her son. ERIN MONTGOMERY was telling her classroom about a Mom or Dad being away for 10-12 days with no communication. Their family is so excited to see them  coming up that chute in NOME--HOME!!!