Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

Almost Home!

Posted: March 1, 2011 in 2011, Canada

So, we have a little bit to catch up on…. The last day of the race was called off due to snow and wind. BRK’s final standing for the Fort St. James races was 3rd place.  Since the race was called off on Sunday, Jerry and the team decided to come back home. Last night they spent the [...]

Day 2 Results

Posted: February 27, 2011 in 2011, Canada

Good morning! Sorry for the delay in this post. Battling a sore throat and sleep was on the agenda for yesterday. The word from Canada in that day 2′s finish was 3rd place. Everyday the musher/teams go on a different trail. Yesterday Jerry thought he was on the wrong trail coming home. He would slow [...]

The American is having fun!

Posted: February 25, 2011 in 2011, Canada

BRK finished 2nd in todays 60 mile leg of the race. At the meeting last night, the race officials asked if he knew about the “American Rule.” Of course Jerry response was “No.” He was informed that all Americans have to carry a bale of hay in their sled bag. Jerry smiled and asked, “How big is [...]

Doing what he loves on a special day!

Posted: February 24, 2011 in 2011, Canada

This is Wilma when she was a baby back in 2007. At that point and time Jerry had not even hit his 50′s yet! Before the team left I gave strict instructions that the day before the race they were to all give Jerry Birthday kisses for me. You see, this is just not a trip [...]

In Canada

Posted: February 22, 2011 in 2011, Canada

Jerry and the team made it to the Canadian border by Oroville, WA around 2pm today. The time in BC is the same as the Pacific Coast. So, that is one hour behind Wyoming. At 9pm MST they had stopped for the evening in Merritt BC. He said the cross was no problem and guy [...]

And away he goes!

Posted: February 22, 2011 in 2011, Canada