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It's crazy how much a part of my life this place is. It's still by far my most visited site, even if I don't post much. Thanks for what you have created, Joe.
Yeah I saw that earlier today. Very cool.
The Squid Acres Kennel Facebook page was fun to follow along with as well this year. Her last section of travel occurred with a total lunar eclipse that you can see in the post linked below.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7zdrDiw5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Been a member of this site for more than one third of my life now and can't imagine getting my Hokie news anywhere else. Love this place
No new log yet, and I'd refreshed about 15sec before your comment. I'll update standings when I see it.
Paige pulls in at 12:39 PM my unofficial time. 3rd place, her best finish ever. Go Paige and go Hokies!
You guys are the best. I just checked and I've been on here for over 10 years. Hard to believe. Stay golden Pony Boy.
Just turned 60 last Saturday and had my 8th TKPversary two weeks before that. Only fan site I actually subscribe to and love the community and support here.
Paige 4 miles out at 12:15 PM and moving at 8.3 miles per hour. My 12:30 meeting is internal and not client-facing. Think I'll have 2 computer windows open in case she comes in soon enough. Hey I have to listen to ages of G__ D___ stuff about the Eagles at work for weeks. I can blow some of these people off for a few minutes.
TIL you are so well spoken and professional that I imagined you being 45-50 years old. You are in fact about 10 years younger.
Can't believe I've been here since I was a student... feels like a lifetime ago (because it was)
Turkey legs are obviously the best dessert
Really cold cheesecake is like ice cream.
Cheesecake is the best of both worlds.
Love this place and thanks for all you do Joe. But ice cream trumps all desserts!
Ok back to the shadows for me...
Most likely, but the presence or absence of Flagg might make the difference in that game. Especially if UNC can rain three's like they did against us from 4' beyond the arc.
Hopefully Little Bobby Tables or Hokitopher or someone can update people when she pulls in.
Matt Hall has made it safely into Nome in second place with 10 dogs in harness. Arrived at 5:59 AM Alaska/9:59 AM east coast. Final time 10 days, 17 hours, 59 minutes and 46 seconds.
Paige is currently (10:22 AM east coast) past the Safety Roadhouse checkpoint and running 11 dogs 1,111 miles in/17 to Nome. Current speed is 7.7 mph meaning she is on a perfect pace to arrive a little before 1 PM. Right in the middle of my meetings. Me right about now:
I have a horrible feeling that Paige is going to finish between 12:30-2 PM east coast when I have meetings scheduled. Says she is 36 miles out at 8:01 AM east coast. Hopefully she makes a fast run and gets in before then.
Shot of Jessie with Polar (white), Hercules (dark) and a $57,200 check.
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At about 7:10 AM east coast, we have:
1. Jessie Holmes, finished in Nome with 10 dogs
2. Matt Hall running 10 dogs 1,106 miles in/22 to Nome
3. Paige Drobny running 11 dogs 1,083 miles in/45 to Nome
4-6 all resting in White Mountain, 1,057 miles in/71 to Nome including:
4. Michelle Phillips with 9 dogs
5. Mitch Seavey with 10 dogs
6. Bailey Vitello with 12 dogs
7. Travis Beals running 11 dogs, 1,032 miles in/96 to Nome
8. Ryan Redington running 8 dogs, 1,030 miles in/98 to Nome
9. Millie Porsild running 8 dogs 990 miles in/138 to Nome
10. Riley Dyche resting in Koyuk with 10 dogs 958 miles in/170 to Nome
In the red lantern position, Jenney Roddewig has been able to stay in the race. Resting on the trial between Kaltag and Unalakleet with 10 dogs, 829 miles in/299 to Nome
Equipment check done and Jessie Holmes is the official winner. Finish line person said 10 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes and 41 seconds. Will confirm that when the leader board is updated.
And confirmed leader board finish time was: 10d 14h 55m 41s
Paige Drobny crosses the finish line in third, following Jesse Holmes and Matt Hall, accomplishing her best finish at the Iditarod. She finishes the 1128mi from Fairbanks to Nome in 20h38m, with an average speed of 4.33mph. Way to go, Paige!
There are still 20 riders left on the course, with one having left White Mountain, and four on their final 8h mandatory rest there. Samantha Lelonde in 16th, currently en route from Shaktoolik to Koyuk, is the top rookie so far, while Jenny Roddewig is still bringing up the rear, currently en route from Kaltag 2 to Unalakleet.
10 riders have scratched (or have been scratched) so far, including Justin Olnes, who at one point had been the benefit of a computer glitch that credited him with a whopping 37mph in one leg from Grayling 2 into Koyuk, completely skipping Unalakleet and Shaktoolik.