tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post2865082055999461640..comments2023-09-30T09:27:44.395-07:00Comments on Art Making in the North: Alaska Hearts Dogs!cindy shakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353820195984269329noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-43587875900790516532011-03-03T09:26:10.830-08:002011-03-03T09:26:10.830-08:00Gorgeous pics, Cindy! Unlike your other posters, I...Gorgeous pics, Cindy! Unlike your other posters, I LOVE the hustle and bustle of the race start and the Iditarod start. Where else can you see hundreds of the happiest dogs in the universe???Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850807982596693713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-21705255696528679362011-02-27T19:03:47.514-08:002011-02-27T19:03:47.514-08:00Thanks Marj! Yeah, some of those dogs ride is styl...Thanks Marj! Yeah, some of those dogs ride is style!! Some mushers even pull these large, insulated, trailers for their gear. I liked seeing all the bright colors of the harnesses, sleds and gear!cindy shakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353820195984269329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-89515112841494113332011-02-27T16:32:14.992-08:002011-02-27T16:32:14.992-08:00That is SO cool Cindy! Thanks for sharing. Those...That is SO cool Cindy! Thanks for sharing. Those dog "rigs" are amazing, once again you expose us to a whole different world. Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-26246489557977257532011-02-27T09:09:12.657-08:002011-02-27T09:09:12.657-08:00It was actually too warm (20 degrees +) on Friday ...It was actually too warm (20 degrees +) on Friday for the dogs! It is surprising that the "sled dogs" are rarely the large, movie-style McKenzie River Huskies but sleek, smaller sprint looking dogs. That one musher's bird dog by the white truck is not traditional -I almost think that was a pet(?) The purse for the daily prize was $2,500 plus large grand prize. Here is what makes a World Championship Sled Dog so special:<br />http://www.furrondy.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=230%3Awhat-makes-a-rondy-dog-so-special&catid=87&Itemid=394cindy shakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353820195984269329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-25690019763493245372011-02-27T08:10:39.310-08:002011-02-27T08:10:39.310-08:00I try to stay away from downtown on days like that...I try to stay away from downtown on days like that!Orion Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931362806311746160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-67411581358623004892011-02-27T07:24:59.036-08:002011-02-27T07:24:59.036-08:00Wow, it's a different world. I love checking o...Wow, it's a different world. I love checking out the Alaskan scenes. And, of course, always love seeing what you're up to!Patricia Griffin Ceramicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205981725964222971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-15427616164192598292011-02-27T04:50:41.995-08:002011-02-27T04:50:41.995-08:00Only in Alaska!Only in Alaska!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-35829516847969215762011-02-27T04:29:36.188-08:002011-02-27T04:29:36.188-08:00Iknow, i was thinking that about the short dog coa...Iknow, i was thinking that about the short dog coats in winter too!Gary's third pottery bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517401528128108791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-5444602011553869262011-02-27T04:14:14.669-08:002011-02-27T04:14:14.669-08:00I expected to see the husky type dogs, those look ...I expected to see the husky type dogs, those look like bird dogs, hope they aren't too cold with their short hair, dog quilts, so cool that art is corresponding with dog racing sport.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791615736037082257.post-1402346531655966482011-02-26T21:46:50.502-08:002011-02-26T21:46:50.502-08:00Good times downtown today. I've been following...Good times downtown today. I've been following your art for years...love first Friday's!<br />monicadevine.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985961347712664994noreply@blogger.com