Back on track

The dogs went out on a training run yesterday up onto the logging roads and things went real well. The dogs pulled strong and fast. We are discovering strengths and weaknesses in leaders...finding out who does best paired with who; which ones are strongest in different situations/conditions, who has the speed, who has the hard-headedness, determination, etc.

TRDMA had the monthly meeting last night and it was decided that the Tune up would be postponed until Dec. 2nd. This seems to be a yearly theme, as we just aren't getting the normal amount of snowfall that we used to have by mid-November. For most of us, the first time on sleds (unless you're lucky enough to have Mountain access or are able to travel) is the first race of the season. Not generally a great way to begin the race season; but, we have to work with what Mother Nature gives us.

Still planning on the Gin Gin (I hope) and the Solstice 100. Don't know yet about the CB300, as we just may not be able to get the logistics worked out (child care, house sitting, animals needing care at home, etc.) to be gone that long at this point. Don't know yet. We'll have to see how things work out and take it one step at a time. We're working on gaining sponsors for next year's Quest bid, so any and all suggestions/help would be greatly appreciated. It's hard to field a Quest team/race on just a teacher's salary. :o(

Thanks for all of the support from everyone who stops in to check out our adventures. Drop us a line and let us know what you'd like to hear about, and I'll work on it. Cheers all!

-Tammi