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I didn’t have GET IN A STREETFIGHT ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE FARM STORE on my 2021 bingo card, but here we are.
So let’s back up to the part where I decide I’m sick of eating my own cooking and it’s time to get some fckin ribs.
Keep in mind that I don’t live in any kind of a city, so things like restaurants are exciting.
Y’all, Boo had an adventure yesterday and was SO BRAVE. But also I think this photo of us is adorable. (A thread) #UglyDogs #BooGoesToMeteorologyCamp 
If you remember from last year, I couldn’t get him to actually climb up on any downed trees. He was pretty nervous. We got him to put his front paws up on them but that was it.
Well we went to the park yesterday, and Boo climbed up on this smol log without any prompting. We were like, woah. Ok. That’s new.
I haven’t talked about #qditarod because it just hasn’t been the time for me. But when I arrived in UNK in heat of day, supporters said, “keep going, or they’ll withdraw you.” I couldnt. I promised the dogs rest, and it didn’t feel right. Our trust means more than any race judge.
Now I am crying you guys. I’m literally crying even typing about #qditarod. Because those dogs are amazing. Every single step of the way, they were confident and present and trusting. I wanted to travel with them forever. It has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
I thought we’d have down moments. I thought down moments were normal for any challenging undertaking whatsoever. I would have accepted that we’d be tired sometimes, etc. I kept waiting. But every step of the way, they wanted to see what was next. I couldn’t believe it. #qditarod
So impressed with @BlairBraverman talk today. Not only is she an athlete/writer, she’s also a fantastic inspirational speaker! Jewels of wisdom I captured for our #UglyDogs community. Thread...
Mushing is a team and individual sport. You spend time investing individuals, building trust. As the leader YOU are responsible at the end of the day. They run bc they know you have their backs.
Leading a dog team, you are dealing w a tremendous amount of power. (Video of dogs pulling the Intl Dog Bus was awesome.)
1/3 So #uglydogs know some of Bug's history, Blowhole has nothing on him: "Team owners and coaches met and decided on a penalty for Bug, one of the team leaders. He was found guilty of multiple felony assaults against his team mates and using his teeth in an unauthorized manner.
2/3 His victims have sustained a cut ear, a bloody nose, bruises and hurt feelings. Coaches stated that prior warnings and anger management counseling have failed to moderate Bug's behavior. Rather than face action by the league during upcoming competitions, team management voted
3/3 unanimously to invoke the penalty of a trip to the vet for Bug. It was hoped that this action would prove helpful in managing Bug's aggression issues. Observers report his attitude and overall demeanor have been exemplary since the procedure." ~ Mitch 1/14/2019
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the concept of fandom.
Honestly, I was afraid to tweet too much about dogsledding on this trip. I was afraid it was too niche for most of my followers, but more so, I think I was afraid of being perceived as a superfan, a nerd, a sad, overenthusiastic fangirl on the sidelines.
Most of this stems from feeling a need to be taken seriously, both as a woman and as a person in the publishing industry. I am a Serious Writer. I'm the editor of a Serious Publication. Serious Writers and Editors tweet about Serious Things. They do not fangirl; they do not fawn.
Gather round, children, huskies, and #uglydogs, and hear my merry tale.
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the lodge @AlpineCreekLdg
Not a creature was stirring note even a Claude @claudebondy1
The booties were hung in the cabin with care
In hopes that fresh snowfall soon would be there
Not a creature was stirring note even a Claude @claudebondy1
The booties were hung in the cabin with care
In hopes that fresh snowfall soon would be there
The doggies were nestled all snug in their homes
While visions of meatorade sloshed in their domes
And Blair @BlairBraverman in her longjohns and I with bed-head
Had just settled in for a long twitter thread
While visions of meatorade sloshed in their domes
And Blair @BlairBraverman in her longjohns and I with bed-head
Had just settled in for a long twitter thread
