Tuesday from South Dakota

I got up at 4:00 this morning. Sirens in the distance awoke our dog yard. Our 14 sled dogs 'think' sirens are wolves singing. They love an excuse to 'howl-sing'. Although my neighbors don't seem to complain much, I would rather the dogs not sing at this time of day, so to quiet them, I use 'light' as my discipline technique. Switching on the yard light generally brings them to silence. That worked, but I found myself wide awake. SO instead of tossing and turning, I've started my day now with plans to take a quick nap later this afternoon. After all, I can use an early start today to make sure I'm ready for the flight tomorrow. (Wednesday)

I thought that today I'd provide you with a quote---- to jump start your day. I saw this on a T-shirt a couple of years ago and since seeing it, have used it as an important reminder in my own life.

"Attitude, the difference between and ordeal and an adventure."

I haven't done a google search to see who first coined this phrase, but what I can tell you is that you are about to join us in Alaska for the 2008 Iditarod Boot Camp! There will be many experiences and opportunities before you each day. Some of you have been planning this trip for a very long time. Each of you has goals of what you hope to experience. Many plans have been made--- and come rain or shine, (and it will probably rain at some point) each day will begin and end, although it may be hard to tell that with the hours of day light... For most of you, the time will go to quickly. I hope that you embrace each day and have an incredible journey and adventure.

I'm looking forward to meeting each of you. I'll see you at the Iditarod Headquarters on Sunday at 3:00. After our session there, we'll drive to the Dream a Dream Dog Farm together. I'll post more information about Sunday later today or early tomorrow.

Let the adventure begin!

Diane