PETA demands charges against Mushers for dog deaths. (shop, delivery)

[Grannysroost]

Originally Posted by warptman

I still want a gyro!

Will you stop that, they are one of my favorites...do you want real lamb or synthetic on yours?

[summerlane1981]

Thanks, Metlakatla for sticking up for me on the troll comment.

Just to be clear, I argued both sides in this thread. I totally support dog mushing and the tradition behind it. I think it's awesome. So I defended the sport. It's a long standing tradition that honors "primitive" methods over technology. Very cool.
I also said I think the dogs thorougly enjoy the race.

The only negative aspect I said towards it was wondering if the musher had adequate protection for the dogs in case of emergency. I posted a list of mushing gear which listed an emergency blanket for the musher, but nothing for the dogs. I also asked for someone to enlighten me if there was something I wasn't aware of.. but instead, I was called a troll. All I want to know is WHY carrying extra protection for the musher but not the dogs is fair.

As for the "expecting the unexpected" comment I made that some posters found so outrageous, any responsible person, or boy scout, for that matter, knows to always be prepared for situations that may arise. I'm not saying be prepared for tornados, floods, nuclear war and an alien invasion. I mean assess your environment.. what is a likely problem? And yes, sudden, unexpected severe weather in Alaska is a strong enough possibility that I do think "the weather forcast said it would be fine" is NOT a good excuse. And personally, I would be amazed if Alaskans disagreed.

But perhaps that is the military way of thinking in me.

[Nephler]

Slices some fresh lamb for Granny and Warpt's gyros...oh, and some for myself..yummmm

[The Grill God]

I want some Lamb

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by summerlane1981

Thanks, Metlakatla for sticking up for me on the troll comment.

Just to be clear, I argued both sides in this thread. I totally support dog mushing and the tradition behind it. I think it's awesome. So I defended the sport. It's a long standing tradition that honors "primitive" methods over technology. Very cool.
I also said I think the dogs thorougly enjoy the race.

The only negative aspect I said towards it was wondering if the musher had adequate protection for the dogs in case of emergency. I posted a list of mushing gear which listed an emergency blanket for the musher, but nothing for the dogs. I also asked for someone to enlighten me if there was something I wasn't aware of.. but instead, I was called a troll. All I want to know is WHY carrying extra protection for the musher but not the dogs is fair.

As for the "expecting the unexpected" comment I made that some posters found so outrageous, any responsible person, or boy scout, for that matter, knows to always be prepared for situations that may arise. I'm not saying be prepared for tornados, floods, nuclear war and an alien invasion. I mean assess your environment.. what is a likely problem? And yes, sudden, unexpected severe weather in Alaska is a strong enough possibility that I do think "the weather forcast said it would be fine" is NOT a good excuse. And personally, I would be amazed if Alaskans disagreed.



But perhaps that is the military way of thinking in me.

sweetie...they do carry extra extreme weather equipment for their dogs....inclusive of coats, different types of booties for different types of snow etc....most missed the fact that he wrapped his dog and put him on the sled. all mushers do that when a dog starts to tire out...they musher even gets in front and leads the dogs.
and unexpected weather is everywhere..not just Alaska this is how hikers get trapped on mountains...even in California people get caught out in the high lands stranded and freeze. the weather prediction are not accurate 100% of the time.
You said..."As for the "expecting the unexpected" comment I made that some posters found so outrageous, any responsible person, or boy scout, for that matter, knows to always be prepared for situations that may arise." sorry but even boy scouts have died and the most prepared person can not predict the unforseen...it happens...its called an accident.

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by summerlane1981

The only negative aspect I said towards it was wondering if the musher had adequate protection for the dogs in case of emergency. I posted a list of mushing gear which listed an emergency blanket for the musher, but nothing for the dogs. I also asked for someone to enlighten me if there was something I wasn't aware of.. but instead, I was called a troll. All I want to know is WHY carrying extra protection for the musher but not the dogs is fair.

Is there some sort of lightweight warmer that a dog could lie on? Kind of like the warmers for your hands where 2 chemicals combine...

[Nephler]

Ok, running to get more lamb.

[Nephler]

Many times they are carrying straw, not hay, which happens to be very warm for the dogs.

[Barkingowl]

A gyro with fresh thin shave strips of lamb in a hot out of the oven flatbread...

[Nephler]

Damn, now I'm really getting hungry