2012 GPS Updates

[roguesfan]

well, crumb.

I just wrote a post and submitted and it disappeared!

Trying again.

I wonder what exactly this hurtful e-mailer thinks was gained by writing you. He/she has entirely too much free time. There are much more productive ways to spend time.

My feeling is that one scans, skips, or goes elsewhere. I admit I scanned and skipped sometimes, but without making personal judgements about people. Sheesh!

[anntm2004]

well, crumb.

I just wrote a post and submitted and it disappeared!

Trying again.

I wonder what exactly this hurtful e-mailer thinks was gained by writing you. He/she has entirely too much free time. There are much more productive ways to spend time.

My feeling is that one scans, skips, or goes elsewhere. I admit I scanned and skipped sometimes, but without making personal judgements about people. Sheesh!

Not sure, except maybe the need to tell ppl what they should and shouild not express on public forums. It not really a big deal. I just wanted to be sure his e-mail was not the reason I can't get into my acount. I was contacted by someone from Iditarod reagarding the e-mail. Next, I hope will be a good news email about my account.

[Lennie]

Is that you Auntie Em?

[anntm2004]

Is that you Auntie Em?

It is, or was if you have already left the site.
"Sup, dude?

Check your PM when you get a chance.

[JLJ]

Glad there are still a few of us still here on this thread. Makes it easier for me to "withdraw" from the race. LOL

Well, it looks as if it may be an interesting year for three year old horses (Florida Derby, Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, etc.) *Probably* not a year where a superhorse emerges, though that wouldn't astonish me, but looks as if some of those, er, great big hard toed sled dogs that carry the musher on their backs may display some impressive performances.

Personally, I would like to see Union Rags give everyone a view of his beautifully groomed tail -- because he himself is a nice tempered, kind, intelligent horse, and one who knows how to get over ground swiftly without wearing himself out -- all traits that should be passed on -- and also because both his owner (Phyllis Wyeth) and his trainer (Michael Matz) are the sort of folks one wishes to see having good luck.

But there are some other very fine three year olds, as well. Kind of like the Iditarod, it would be nice to see everyone win.

Hope your Insider access problems get straightened out -- has to be something like one of Wayward's cousins making a play for a Facebook page of his own -- certainly your posts are assets, not anything that would cause an intentional access restriction.

Hope someone in the planning for next year takes notice, too -- glitches happen, but if they want to sell Insider subscriptions, there does need to be a route to *someone* who can promptly fix such things.

[Oscar]

PLEASE HELP

This is the third year in a row that no dogs have died during the race. It is the first year I haven’t seen that statistic not mentioned in "The Thread." The article I’ll list below gives a good explanation on why this has happened. It’s very informative and well worth the read for that reason alone. What is distressing is the comments section. Someone calling themselves “Ann Rogers” is cuting/pasting vile misinformation in the comments sections of many Iditarod news articles. This particular site does not require you to register to vote yey or nay. Here is what she is essentially repeatedly posting (and it would be comical if people did believe him/her) after every news article she can:

“It’s great that no dogs died in the race this year, probably because the conditions were good. However, none of the mushers finished with all 16 of their dogs, some with only half or less, and 13 mushers scratched, most due to the fact that “the dogs weren’t enjoying the trip”. Hundreds of dogs were dropped at check points due to the two who collapsed, injury, illness, exhaustion, and just not wanting to run. This means it is too grueling for them. These dogs are pushed beyond their limits which is cruel and serves no responsible purpose. The Iditarod is too long, and the conditions and rough terrain too grueling for these dogs. The Iditarod is clearly exploitation of sled dogs, and should have ended long ago.

“The Iditarod is a once-a-year race for a group of egoist mushers to win money and bragging rights. The whole scheme of year-round training of the dogs and tethering (when not training or racing) each dog to his/her own small enclosure is no way to treat loyal companions. Tethering is considered inhumane and illegal in many communities. These magnificent dogs are treated like objects,--little machines that are only used for the sole purpose of mushers winning a brutal race.”

Breathe, one potato, breathe, two potato, breathe…

This year’s race was uber fantastic. Dogs and mushers alike gave us their all this year, as they always do, and we rode their GPS flags all the way and formed a solid community. We’ll never be able to return the favor but maybe we can earn some brownie points and learn some interesting information along the way. See the article
“No dog deaths in 2012 Iditarod,” link below, and then vote thumbs up/down in the comments section. Let’s do it for our mushers and pups as a show of well deserved gratitude. Please.

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/n ... ?page=full

[bobrestore]

Y'all tryin' hard to get to 1300 pages.
HaveNiceDay

[roguesfan]

Okay. I went and voted. I try to ignore comments like those. Does no good to get myself all riled up. Glad others responded.

[TonyaS]

In some small ways I agree with the protesters of the Iditarod. Small ways. I too think that the race is too long. I have no doubt whatsoever that these dogs LOVE to run. I see it in their faces and hear it in their barks. These dogs are athletes. They thoroughly enjoy running. I just think that the length of the race is more than some of them can handle.

I too have wondered why the dogs are left outside year round. I know they are most likely exercised on a daily basis, but I do wonder if the harsh cold of the Winters may be too hard on them. Some mushers may have indoor kennels, but from what I've seen, it appears that most stay outside year round. I assume this is to condition them to the cold, and also because housing so many dogs indoors may not be feasible for some.

It does appear to me that some of these protesters have an agenda. In my opinion, there are far more causes in need of their attention. Dogs are euthanized on a daily basis because no one wants them. Why not protest that instead? That occurs in most larger cities on a daily basis. It's a dirty little secret that no one wants to talk about. There simply aren't enough homes for these unwanted animals. Over population occurs because of the sheer irresponsibility of humans, yet it's the animals that suffer.

Anyway, I am curious about the thoughts of the others here.

[TonyaS]

Okay. I went and voted. I try to ignore comments like those. Does no good to get myself all riled up. Glad others responded.

I voted too. Did you see the comment about one of Lance's male dogs? The nut stated that one of Lance's male dogs was trying so hard to get to Maple (who was in heat) that he ripped his toe nails off. What? Crazy.