Friday, March 03, 2006

Iditarod Fever


Anchorage is filled with the Iditarod frenzy pre race. Last night was the very looong Musher's Banquet which always ends with the mushers drawing their bib numbers. Aliy Zirkle, our friend, chose bib 26. This year they could select their position based upon the order of their signup. Some veterans chose late numbers.
Nothing is more energizing than to hear Hobo Jim singing, "I did, I did, I did the Iditarod Trail" as he entertains the very large banquet crowd at the Sullivan Arena. We had a great reunion with our Iditarod friends from around the world and made some new friends as well.
Tonight we are heading out to a celebration for Aliy and family and then getting, hopefully, a good night's rest in order to be at the Start on time tomorrow, where we plan to work all day as Security Guards.

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