Author Archives: mushbaby

The Right Stuff

Posted on January 18, 2014 by mushbaby

For now, Saturdays are Squash-only endeavors. With races coming up, he and I need some practice alone, and since Maisy is not always so nice to other dogs I don’t like to take her out on the weekends anyway since … Continue reading →

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The Inescapable Agent of Someone’s Downfall

Posted on January 16, 2014 by mushbaby

That’s what the dictionary tells me a “nemesis” is. I’m someone. And my nemesis is a tree. I’m not big on resolutions but I have vowed that by the end of this skijoring season we WILL glide smoothly ON BY … Continue reading →

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What I Like Wednesday: Collar Tags

Posted on January 15, 2014 by mushbaby

I like stuff. Well, I like the stuff I like. And if I like it then someone else out there might like it, too… so I thought I might talk about some of it. Equipment, books, training tips, places, and … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Polar Vortex With You

Posted on January 13, 2014 by mushbaby

So, it’s been awhile. We’ve been skijoring here and there as the weather has allowed, but unfortunately it didn’t as much or more than it did. Like most of the country, we were stuck with temperatures that made it downright … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmush 2013 !

Posted on December 24, 2013 by mushbaby

That is all.

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But What If…? or, Coming Down

Posted on December 16, 2013 by mushbaby

One of the most asked questions I get from people who are curious about trying skijoring is “but what if they don’t listen and try to chase something irresistible?” These are people who understand that dogs (and apparently my dogs … Continue reading →

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Turn, Turn, Turn

Posted on December 13, 2013 by mushbaby

It’s been a bit of a weird transitional time this week. The scooter has been retired to the basement for the winter, and the skis have taken their place on the back porch. Last week, it snowed right before I … Continue reading →

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Monday, December 2nd

Posted on December 2, 2013 by mushbaby

So much for creative titles. We had a sloppy start today (getting the blooper reel ready) and a couple of GEE MEANS HAW?! moments but overall the MPs did great today. Had a really nice ON BY a turkey followed … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mushbaby

Usually I end up at the park ON a holiday and it is crazy busy, so I decided to skip running the dogs yesterday and go today instead because in theory everywhere ELSE should be crazy busy. There were still … Continue reading →

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Oh I Almost Forgot

Posted on November 25, 2013 by mushbaby

That we went scootering today. We didn’t see any turkeys or deer, but a couple of squirrels and some delicious smells were our ON BY downfall. Monday, November 25th: 3.25 miles, cool conditions.

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