Comments by nanookwolf
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Posted on April 6 at 3:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This was the first year since I've been here that I've gone. My son and I had a great time, despite the yucky weather. We were among the first ones there and he got one of the first sled dogs rides. He loved that as well as the little "Mini Musher" thing they had going out in the parking lot. He took to that sled like a pro. It was great to get out in the community on such a bleah day and do something fun that we both enjoyed. This is one of the things that I love about Fairbanks is that there are just unique and neat things to do that support a good cause. I just wish we had gone previous years!
Posted on March 30 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A terrible way to end a race indeed. I,for one, don't believe it was an accident...I think there is enough bad blood, jealousy and just plain stupidity out there for someone to perpetrate such a heinous act. If it is, indeed, an accident, alcohol involved or not, shame on that snowmachine driver AND his partner for not having so much as a set between them to own up for what they did. I don't think I would have had as much grace as Lance for just yelling at you.
I have been rooting for Lance for a long time and I think he is an example for everyone, not just those in the mushing community. It is refreshing in a world of violence, chaos and political confusion that there is someone pursuing a passion and excelling at something for the pure love of it, overcoming obstacles that would stop an ordinary person cold.
So to Lance, I am praying for Zorro, for you, all your dogs and family at this time and pray that the morons who did this finally find a pair.
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Posted on April 8 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hurray for Zorro! He has just proven why he is such a champion dog! My son and I here in Fairbanks, as well as my Mom in NY, have been praying for him and am glad he will be able to walk again. Maybe not race, but still live a good life among people who love him.
And kudos to Lance for going the extra mile, literally, for his animals, as well as having the discretion to keep the matter between himself and the individual who ran him over. I hope something good, aside from Zorro's recovery, does come from this, mainly better safety along the trails. I know recreational snowmachiners are probably going to yell bloody murder about regulations posted during the race, but you know what? Winter lasts a LONG time in Alaska, with plenty of snow, so I think they can manage to not run people over for a few days out of the year.
Way to go Zorro and Lance!
On Mackey's dog Zorro returns home