Well, it has been a while. Been crazy busy around here, and with the nice cool weather, we were able to have another dog weekend with Ted, Jill, Tara, Martha and the oldest grand sons Mike (10) and Jon (8). Lost Lake BS camp was desserted, the weather was beautiful, and we got in some good runs on the trails...through mud puddles, running water, across bridges, chasing ruffed grouse across fields, and moving the deer herds around. Mike saw a Fox on our first run, and he'd seen a Bald Eagle on the way into camp...He loves camping and being out with the dogs.
Jon seemed to enjoy it too, but he and Grandpa were in watching the basketball game while Mike and I took a team out with the other mushers. It is always fun to spend time with the girls, and their dogs.
A couple of new mushers came up to see what it was all about...Liz and Scott. Nice young couple, and they are very gung ho about learning all they can. Jill let them use her scooter to hook up some dogs (they have 3) and they seemed to have fun with that. We all remembered how it was to be just starting out. Today, there are many more accessible resources than there were in the 80's...Joining MUSH is always a good first step. Long before I entered my first race, I belonged to MUSH just to get the newsletter to find out what was happening with the club, and where events would be taking place. I do love our club...it is so unique and we are fortunate to have it here in Michigan.
Well, I have to run for now. RJ's dog Penny needs to see the vet this morning, and I have to meet Beth to take her there. Will let you know how that all comes out....
Living and caring for 22 dogs takes up much of my days. I absolutely love breeding, raising and training puppies into confident adult sled dogs; they have a real hunger to learn and do well.
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