Comments on: Staying Warm http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/ Official Canine Reporter for the Iditarod Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:24:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-702 Zuma Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:07:01 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-702 Deer Gypsy. I’m Selkie, an Alaskan Malamute, and we live in New York City. New York City? you ask. Well, we live right around the corner from a big park, and when ever I want to go out–you know why, so I won’t say it–I sit in front of my humans and stare at them. It usually works, but sometimes it takes a while; they’re so slow. I’ve never pulled a sled, but my male human keeps telling me he’ll get me a harness. We don’t have room in our apartment to store a sled, so I don’t know what I’ll do with a harness if he ever gets one for me. My male human had a four-dog team once when he lived outside Chicago. He says it was fun, but a lot of work. My humans also keep saying they’ll take me to see the start of the Iditarod. Sure. Promises, promises. Oh, well. I have a lot of friends here, but most of them are a lot smaller than I am. Keep reporting on the race, Gypsy. Your friend, Selkie, and I’m five. <em>Hi Selkie, My human described what New York City is like and showed me a picture. I can't imagine what it's like to live in a place with such big buildings. Where I live, I can barely see another house from the one I live in. There's lots of trees and mountains and right now LOTS of snow. Thanks for reading and writing me. Gypsy Deer Gypsy. I’m Selkie, an Alaskan Malamute, and we live in New York City. New York City? you ask. Well, we live right around the corner from a big park, and when ever I want to go out–you know why, so I won’t say it–I sit in front of my humans and stare at them. It usually works, but sometimes it takes a while; they’re so slow. I’ve never pulled a sled, but my male human keeps telling me he’ll get me a harness. We don’t have room in our apartment to store a sled, so I don’t know what I’ll do with a harness if he ever gets one for me. My male human had a four-dog team once when he lived outside Chicago. He says it was fun, but a lot of work.
My humans also keep saying they’ll take me to see the start of the Iditarod. Sure. Promises, promises. Oh, well. I have a lot of friends here, but most of them are a lot smaller than I am.
Keep reporting on the race, Gypsy.
Your friend, Selkie, and I’m five.
Hi Selkie, My human described what New York City is like and showed me a picture. I can’t imagine what it’s like to live in a place with such big buildings. Where I live, I can barely see another house from the one I live in. There’s lots of trees and mountains and right now LOTS of snow. Thanks for reading and writing me. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-699 Zuma Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:00:19 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-699 Hey Gypsy, I am following mushers, and I want to know their bib numbers, but I don’t know how to find out. Plus, different websites I’ve gone to say different things about which place the mushers are in this year. Since Thrusday was when all the mushers figured out their numbers, I thought I’d find that out then. I didn’t, so could your help? :) Thanks, from Kay <em>Hi Kay, Go to www.iditarod.com and at the top of the page there are tabs. Click on the one that says 2008 Iditarod. When it take you to that page, go to the write and look in the blue box for "musher listing" click on that and it will take you to a listing of all the mushers by bib number. Hope that helps. Gypsy Hey Gypsy,
I am following mushers, and I want to know their bib numbers, but I don’t know how to find out. Plus, different websites I’ve gone to say different things about which place the mushers are in this year. Since Thrusday was when all the mushers figured out their numbers, I thought I’d find that out then. I didn’t, so could your help? :)
Thanks, from Kay
Hi Kay, Go to http://www.iditarod.com and at the top of the page there are tabs. Click on the one that says 2008 Iditarod. When it take you to that page, go to the write and look in the blue box for “musher listing” click on that and it will take you to a listing of all the mushers by bib number. Hope that helps. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-505 Zuma Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:10:32 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-505 Dear Gypsy, What’s the best part about being in the race? What was the coldest temperature you have ever seen? I love dogs! In fact,I have a dog. Her name is Holly. She’s one year old,and she’s a Golden Retriever. I’m looking forward to seeing the race! With Love, Hannah <em>Hi Hannah, I don't race, I run on a recreational team and am in k-9 journalism school. Have fun following the race. Gypsy Dear Gypsy,
What’s the best part about being
in the race? What was the coldest temperature you have ever seen? I love dogs! In fact,I have a dog. Her name is Holly. She’s one year old,and she’s a Golden Retriever. I’m looking forward to seeing the race!
With Love,
Hannah

Hi Hannah, I don’t race, I run on a recreational team and am in k-9 journalism school. Have fun following the race. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-502 Zuma Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:01:58 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-502 The ending is SO funny! Austin The ending is SO funny! Austin

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-501 Zuma Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:00:27 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-501 What is your favorite food? How old are you? Who is your favorite musher? Who is your favorite companion? Ethan <em>Hi Ethan, My favorite food is my dog kibble with salmon soup over it. My favorite companion is my brother Slate. He is my best friend. Thanks for writing. Gypsy What is your favorite food? How old are you? Who is your favorite musher? Who is your favorite companion? Ethan
Hi Ethan, My favorite food is my dog kibble with salmon soup over it. My favorite companion is my brother Slate. He is my best friend.
Thanks for writing. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-460 Zuma Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:40:15 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-460 Gypsy, Is your diet any different the week before the start of the race? We are studying the Iditarod in our 3rd grade class in Fort Myers Florida. We each got to pick one Musher and will follow the entire race. Peyton Gypsy,
Is your diet any different the week before the start of the race?
We are studying the Iditarod in our 3rd grade class in Fort Myers Florida. We each got to pick one Musher and will follow the entire race. Peyton

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-456 Zuma Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:53:07 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-456 How many dogs can pull the sled and what is the minimum? <em>Hi, If you are talking about the Iditarod, teams must start with 12-16 dogs. Most mushers start with 16. For the minimum, you can to to the "for the mushers" area of the Iditarod website and then go the the "rules" section. It will tell you how many dogs a musher must finish with. If you are asking a general question, I've known of some races that are called unlimited, where mushers hook up as many as 18 or 20 dogs. My human has hooked up as few as 2 of us at a time. She says if the trail is fairly flat and she wants to do a short run or some training, 2 dogs work just fine. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for writing. Gypsy How many dogs can pull the sled and what is the minimum?

Hi, If you are talking about the Iditarod, teams must start with 12-16 dogs. Most mushers start with 16. For the minimum, you can to to the “for the mushers” area of the Iditarod website and then go the the “rules” section. It will tell you how many dogs a musher must finish with. If you are asking a general question, I’ve known of some races that are called unlimited, where mushers hook up as many as 18 or 20 dogs. My human has hooked up as few as 2 of us at a time. She says if the trail is fairly flat and she wants to do a short run or some training, 2 dogs work just fine. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for writing. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-455 Zuma Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:51:17 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-455 how old are you? How many reports have you done? How many letters have you received? What type of dog are you? Who is your favorite musher in all of the races? Which musher are you cheering for this year? Have you ever had puppies before and if so how many puppies have you had? Are you married? Do you live with a person? Have you ever seen a race before? How many dogs are in a group? Emma <em> Hi Emma, I am 1 years old and I am a Siberian Husky. You can read about me by clicking on "Meet the Reporters". I like all the mushers and am watching all of them. I am not married and I have never had puppies. I live with 2 humans and 8 other Siberians including my brother, my mom, and my grandma. Thanks for writing. Gypsy how old are you? How many reports have you done? How many letters have you received? What type of dog are you? Who is your favorite musher in all of the races? Which musher are you cheering for this year? Have you ever had puppies before and if so how many puppies have you had? Are you married? Do you live with a person? Have you ever seen a race before? How many dogs are in a group? Emma

Hi Emma, I am 1 years old and I am a Siberian Husky. You can read about me by clicking on “Meet the Reporters”. I like all the mushers and am watching all of them. I am not married and I have never had puppies. I live with 2 humans and 8 other Siberians including my brother, my mom, and my grandma. Thanks for writing. Gypsy

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-453 Zuma Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:47:09 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-453 hello zuma= well here i set in my easy chair-i’m ready to watch this great race.which is always exciting.we have plenty of snow here in michigan.hello to all your buddys,stay strong and happy trails to you all. as i wont leave this computer till the last racers in.good luck to all. hugs a.c. <em>Thanks for writing. Well I hope you leave your computer to eat, sleep, and take care of your chores. You have to stay strong and healthy so you can watch the whole race. Enjoy the race. Gypsy. hello zuma= well here i set in my easy chair-i’m ready to watch this great race.which is always exciting.we have plenty of snow here in michigan.hello to all your buddys,stay strong and happy trails to you all. as i wont leave this computer till the last racers in.good luck to all. hugs a.c.

Thanks for writing. Well I hope you leave your computer to eat, sleep, and take care of your chores. You have to stay strong and healthy so you can watch the whole race. Enjoy the race. Gypsy.

]]> By: Zuma http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-444 Zuma Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:42:20 +0000 http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2008/02/25/staying-warm/#comment-444 Gypsy, We have seen your pictures and you are very cute! Our dog is short haired and gets cold easily. He is an american bull dog, pit bull terrier mix. He is cute too! Looking forward to your post about what is in the sled bag. Your Friend, Anson <em>Hi Anson, Thanks for writing. My post on sled bags should be up soon. Gypsy Gypsy,

We have seen your pictures and you are very cute! Our dog is short haired and gets cold easily. He is an american bull dog, pit bull terrier mix. He is cute too! Looking forward to your post about what is in the sled bag.

Your Friend,
Anson

Hi Anson,
Thanks for writing. My post on sled bags should be up soon.
Gypsy

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