A storefront in downtown Bristol. And had I not cropped the picture, you could see the reflection of the Winterfest brochure taped to the side window of this car whose windshield is partly blocking the lead dog!
This has to be where someone in the group works. It's a CPA office.
We did a dry run on my birthday then caught some pretty scenery on the way home.
This is Watauga Lake, near our home.
Blackie and Mischief are finally getting along quite nicely.
Barbara Bennett and Bill Borden at dinner Friday Night.
And, after some playing around with my camera, we discovered I have a timer! From left...Barbara Lake, Brenda Borden, Barbara Bennett, Bill Borden and Jerry Lake.
At breakfast with the dogs, this husky was howling. Oh, how I love to hear that!
Hi Five?
Dr. Al Townshend on the left. Can someone tell us who is with him?
Milling around at Breakfast With The Dogs. There is a train coming in the background. Temp. was 7 degrees.
Dryland Mushing on the Virginia Creeper Trail
I love this sled!
How about a trike?
Or a scooter?
Or doubles?
I love this dog truck.
I went crazy petting all the Sibes.
Help! I need names.
I got to hold 9 week old Moonshine. What a sweetie! She's a purebred for sale.
This one is a little older--11 weeks, maybe? He was a squirmer.
And a beautiful Newfandland.
Here comes the serum!
The place on the right, Iron Horse, is where we had the Saturday dinner and auction; also where we camped Saturday night. They have cabins on the river, a music barn, and rent bicycles.
Not quite Nome, but nice to remind people what happend in Alaska in 1925.
Watering some uninterested dogs.
Lumberjack demonstration put on by Virginia Tech.
Now here's a way to get around.
Iditarod Finisher and Auctioneer Bill Borden taking the plastic off the burlap-packaged serum. The serum was then sold at the auction.
Doxie races.
Jerry with our motorhome in the background.
I got my doggy hugs.
Some of Chapin's dogs.
Sheep herding demonstration.
We were thoroughly amazed by how well these dogs were trained.
Here's hoping for a treat!
Rodney Whaley, first Tennessee Iditarod runner, and Barbara. Rodney gave an excellent talk Saturday night.
Bill Borden auctioning off a doggy cap. Proceeds benefited the Siberian Husky Assist, a rescue group for Siberians.
More races on Sunday. The dog on the left was headed right for me. Check out the next picture.
These dogs needed necklines!
Made it!
Here comes Ryan Kennedy. He lives in Kennesaw, GA and met Bill Borden on Saturday.
This is Jennifer Levy's dog box with a dog checking things out.
Some just had one dog teams. That's for me!
This dog is racing!
Can we go now, please?
Getting them ready.
Another one dog team.
This one I almost missed, playing with other dogs.
Another 9 week puppy.
And they're off!
These dogs just love to run, snow or not.
Last team.
Amanda and Ryan and the 9-week-old puppies. There were another couple in the car but 4 were enough to handle! They were a nice couple and I hope we keep in touch.
We said “goodbye” to these dogs, and left for home. The auction was a great success and I think everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to everyone who donated items to or purchased items from the auction. Let's make next year even better!
