Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Olympic Torch Mushes On



The symbol of the Olympic games continues to travel across northern Canada.

The Olympic torch relay got under way bright and early last Wednesday morning in Old Crow, Yukon.
The Olympic flame rode into town in style on a dog-sled. Martha Benjamin was the final torch-bearer in Old Crow. She used to be a member of the town's cross county ski team. After arriving via the dog sled, Benjamin lit the Olympic cauldron at the community celebration in old crow.

The torch is on a 106-day journey across Canada on the way to Vancouver, the host city for the 2010 winter games.



Happy Trails,
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18 comments:

  1. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!November 10, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    That's such a pawesome way fur the torch to travel!

    But then again, I might be a bit biased!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  2. SamNovember 10, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Interesting, and really cool pictures.

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  3. KateNovember 10, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    I wish I coulda been one of those special sled doggies that got to pull the olympic torch!

    Koda

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  4. MaxmomNovember 10, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    That must have been quite fabulous to witness! It is giving Mom cold shivers down her spine!What a privilege!
    Lotsalicks
    MAXDOG IN SOUTH AFRICA

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  5. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsNovember 10, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    What an interesting tidbit.

    We were so happy to see you back at our blog - soon all will be back to normal.

    XOXO
    Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java

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  6. My Mind's EyeNovember 10, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Morning Kit and pups...Madi and I are thrilled to see you up and blogging. We missed your daily lessons!! You are an excellent teacher! I know you all will be glad to be back on in Georgia soon.
    Madi and Mom

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  7. KBNovember 10, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    It's so cool that the torch is traveling by dog sled!

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  8. Ina in AlaskaNovember 10, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Very "cool"..... looking forward to meeting you in March!

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  9. Anna the GSDNovember 10, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Way to go Olympic doggies! How cool is it you got to see that?

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  10. Golden SamanthaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    How very cool! Thanks for following the torch's route and letting us know about it!
    xo Sammie

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  11. JacksDadNovember 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I hope they had a lab carry the torch when they were in Labrador! :)

    Otherwise I might have to complain!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I bet you're already getting excited for that big run next year!! So much to look forward to, the Olympics, Iditarod...

    Liz

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  13. RachelNovember 10, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Those dogs are awesome athletes too!

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  14. animal lover, quilt loverNovember 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Hay Ms. K,
    So so glad to hear from you!! We have missed you!!
    Thank you Ms. K thank you! That means a lot coming from you...

    Are you all still coming our way, or are you home ?
    We have had a lot of rain!!!!
    Have a good night, Bambi and Fern

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  15. The Adventures of the LLB GangNovember 10, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Woo Hoo...Doggy torch travel!!

    Very Awesome!
    Smileys!
    Dory

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  16. MelissaNovember 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Kit,

    It's so good to hear from you again. I missed your sweet words.

    Melissa

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  17. ShelleyNovember 11, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Nice to see these photo!
    Give your pooches some smooches from me and scout!

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  18. KathyNovember 12, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Kit!
    Dog Daze is back, YAY!!!

    Great story on the torch being transported by musher dogs! Hike on huskies!!
    I wondered how they were going to get around up there! Makes sense to
    go by dog sled!
    Kathy

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I love your comments! Thank you, ~K