Introducing Paxil!
My friend, Trish, is the person who introduced me to the sport of mushing, gave me my first real sled dog(Sleet) and most of my initial equipment. I like to blame her for everything that's happened here in the last four years! She still comes to visit Sleet regularly. A couple years ago, I was at her place and told her that if she ever wanted to retire Paxil, a small black and white lead dog, that I would take her. I actually tried to steal her that night, but Trish wouldn't let her go. Well, she called me tonight and she's ready to send Paxil to a recreational team! MINE!!!! If I don't take her Paxil will stay right where she is.
Paxil is much like my Sleet only a few years younger. She's a great dog, has been well cared for, is already altered, vetted, the whole nine yards. My friend runs a touring business and Paxil doesn't want to do 60 mile days anymore. I rarely do over 40 and usually stick to around 25. She'll be perfect here! Sleet had to retire this year after 10 years of being a lead dog. I really miss her wisdom and experience up front, especially with my young dogs. I think Paxil will be a great fit for my team. It's not set in stone yet. I will be going out there on the weekend to visit her.
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This pic was taken four years ago. The black dog in lead is Paxil. The dog team is Trish's. This was the first time I ever drove a team. I've been hooked since that moment! I'd consider it an honor to care for Paxil and kinda karmic since she was my very first leader!
