Monthly Archives: June 2011

What’s With All Those Roots?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

 Taking puppies for a walk at Dream a Dream Dog Farm was one of the highlights of this trip.  It was worth noting though, so you don’t trip and fall, that the roots of the trees are rise and fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Messages from Blynne

The Picnic

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Today was the day for mushers to come to Iditarod Headquarters to sign up for the 2012 race.  Not all of the contestants come to the Musher Picnic to sign up, some sign up on line, but if they do … Continue reading →

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This Was a Full Day !!!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

It was a day of presentations and learning not to be matched.  The day started off with a presentation from Martha Dobson, Target’s Teacher on the Trail 2011.  She recounted her journey before, during and after her experience on the … Continue reading →

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Native Cultural Center Today

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Today the campers journeyed to the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage.  This is an amazing place not only to view artifacts and see traditional housing for the various peoples of Alaska, but to witness young people demonstrating their native … Continue reading →

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Living a Dream

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

It was with a great deal of sadness that the campers packed up and left Dream a Dream Dog Farm today.  We really had the time of our lives.  We went from beginners to advanced beginners at harnessing and booting … Continue reading →

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What Can I Say?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

So . . . we rode on the Ranger behind the dog team again today and what a blast! Ducking branches, gasping in awe of these dogs’ power and enthusiasm, snapping pictures as quickly as I could and then . … Continue reading →

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Dream a Dream

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

There is so much to talk about today as it was so jam packed with information, inspiration and just plain fun, but right now my mind is resting so peacefully on our morning walk that I want to share that … Continue reading →

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Puppies, Puppies, Puppies

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

What a day it was! A great group of campers met at Iditarod Headquarters at two P.M. this afternoon and we had eyes for nothing, but puppies at first.  It was so tempting to smuggle one inside my jacket, but … Continue reading →

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A Motto is a Good Thing

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

My motto this year is “Challenge Yourself.”  A challenge is when you push yourself out of your comfort zone to improve or extend the quality of your life.  It can be as simple as refusing pie after dinner or as … Continue reading →

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Well, here I am . . . back in Alaska

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

I feel like I never left except it’s warmer now and the sun won’t go down. Alaska has a special feel to me like just being happy and independent and strong. And that’s how I started my first day. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Messages from Blynne, Messages from Martha

Target®2012 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ Blynne Froke

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Adventure and personal challenge have always been at the top of Blynne Froke’s to do list.  It seems like she has been on the go her whole life. Blynne was born in Canada and immigrated to California with her family.  … Continue reading →

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Thanking Martha Dobson, Target® Iditarod 2011 Teacher on the Trail™

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

A big thanks  to Martha Dobson, the Target® Iditarod 2011 Teacher on the Trail™ for her energy, creativity, photography, expertise in literacy, and dedication throughout the 2010 – 2011 school year. Congratulations, Martha! The Target® Iditarod Teacher on the Trail … Continue reading →

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