Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Christine.  It is a lot of fun, but unfortunately we had only
three days of suitable snow cover so far this year.  In 2 weeks, my
wife and I head for a month in Maui.  Bandit will spend that time in a
colder area of New York State, where he should enjoy they weather.
Dan Matyola
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On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote:
 A very handsome dog, Dan!  The snow and sled play must be fun!  Cheers, 
 Christine

 Sent from my iPad

 On Dec 29, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

 Thanks, Walt.  We certainly love him.

 Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


 On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
 Pushing and pulling aside, that's a majestic looking beast, Dan.

 -- Walt



 On 12/29/2013 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

 Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily
 pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart
 you ... ;-)


 On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

 Nice one! Attractive dog.

 Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.

 Marnie aka Doe  :-)

 In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
 danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
 My dog and his  sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily
pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart
you ... ;-)


On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

 Nice one! Attractive dog.

 Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.

 Marnie aka Doe  :-)

 In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
 danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
 My dog and his  sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments  are invited.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-29 Thread Walt Gilbert

Pushing and pulling aside, that's a majestic looking beast, Dan.

-- Walt


On 12/29/2013 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily
pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart
you ... ;-)


On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Nice one! Attractive dog.

Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)

In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
My dog and his  sled:
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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walt.  We certainly love him.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
 Pushing and pulling aside, that's a majestic looking beast, Dan.

 -- Walt



 On 12/29/2013 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

 Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily
 pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart
 you ... ;-)


 On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

 Nice one! Attractive dog.

 Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.

 Marnie aka Doe  :-)

 In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
 danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
 My dog and his  sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments  are invited.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-29 Thread Christine Aguila
A very handsome dog, Dan!  The snow and sled play must be fun!  Cheers, 
Christine 

Sent from my iPad

 On Dec 29, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Thanks, Walt.  We certainly love him.
 
 Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
 
 
 On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
 Pushing and pulling aside, that's a majestic looking beast, Dan.
 
 -- Walt
 
 
 
 On 12/29/2013 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
 
 Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily
 pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart
 you ... ;-)
 
 
 On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:
 
 Nice one! Attractive dog.
 
 Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.
 
 Marnie aka Doe  :-)
 
 In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
 danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
 My dog and his  sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments  are invited.
 
 Dan  Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
 
 
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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Nice one! Attractive dog.

Okay, reading  this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)

In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
danmaty...@gmail.com writes:
My dog and his  sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
Comments  are invited.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-26 Thread P.J. Alling

They may not be able to race against but they'll eat them...

On 12/22/2013 9:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

It certainly is a lot of fun. In addition to running around with my
own dogs and sled, I have (with qualified supervision) driven larger
dog sled teams in Alaska, the Aletsch Glacier under the Jungfrau, New
Hampshire, the Poconos,  and Turkey Swamp State Park in Jersey.  It is
always a thrill.

Malamutes enjoy pulling a sled, but they are unsuited for sled dog
racing.  They are too big and too heavy.  They were bred by the Inuit
tribe called Mahlemut, in Northwest Alaska,  for heavy freighting,
babysitting, and protection from wolves, grizzlies and polar bear.
They enjoy weight pulling contests, skijoring, and carrying packs on a
family hike or camping trip. They can not race against Siberians,
Alaskan Huskies, Greenland Huskies and other smaller, leaner dogs.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:

Be sure to do it regardless of the weather !

A few winters ago, I spent a half day at a kennel in the U P of Michigan
-http://www.natureskennel.com/index.php . I signed up for a half day at the
kennel which included instruction and several hours driving a 6 dog team
along both public and private trails. It was in the 5 to 15 degree f range
but I really never noticed the temp once I got out on the trails.

It was such a great experience that last year I signed up for their race
package where the kennel provided all gear necessary, 4 of their sled dogs
and transportation to a nearby sled dog race. It was an 8 mile race for the
4 dog teams and I was able to complete the race in under an hour. What a
hoot.

Highly recommended for any one that enjoys the winter.

BTW, Nature's Kennel is run by a musher and his wife - he has successfully
competed in several Iditarod races in Alaska and has usually been the
highest placed finisher from the lower 48.

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush



A nice pic and a beautiful dog.

Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
perspective on cold temps and winter. (Gee it's great to be back
where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!)
:)


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough
not to get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.

Wonderful shot!

Cheers,
frank

Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:

Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

My dog and his sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
Comments are invited.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That he certainly is!

Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
 Now that is a dog that looks comfortable in the snow.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-23 Thread Don Guthrie

Now that is a dog that looks comfortable in the snow.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-22 Thread Attila Boros
That's a very nice dog:) I also like the shadows and light on the snow.

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 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-22 Thread Walt
I like to occasionally throw a brick through a bank window. That's 
usually good for a week in jail, by the end of which I've really 
developed an appreciation for the tedium of  everyday home life.


-- Walt


On 12/22/2013 12:15 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

A nice pic and a beautiful dog.

Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
perspective on cold temps and winter. (Gee it's great to be back
where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!)
:)


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough not to 
get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.

Wonderful shot!

Cheers,
frank

Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:

Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

My dog and his sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
Comments are invited.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank, Darren, Attila, Walt and Bruce.  A few days earlier, we
were running the sled at mid day, when my son was available.  The
images I took at that time were indeed blown out.  This time, I
decided to take the photos in the morning, when the sun was still low,
in an area partially shaded by trees and my house.  I also did the
portrait before hooking him up to the sled, when he was neither tired
out or still excited from pulling the sled.

Darren, your trip to MN sounds very interesting and exciting.  Ely is
the center of dog sled racing in the lower 48, so the opportunities to
experience the sport there should be outstanding.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
 Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

 On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments are invited.

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-22 Thread Ken Waller

Be sure to do it regardless of the weather !

A few winters ago, I spent a half day at a kennel in the U P of 
Michigan -http://www.natureskennel.com/index.php . I signed up for a half 
day at the kennel which included instruction and several hours driving a 6 
dog team along both public and private trails. It was in the 5 to 15 degree 
f range but I really never noticed the temp once I got out on the trails.


It was such a great experience that last year I signed up for their race 
package where the kennel provided all gear necessary, 4 of their sled dogs 
and transportation to a nearby sled dog race. It was an 8 mile race for the 
4 dog teams and I was able to complete the race in under an hour. What a 
hoot.


Highly recommended for any one that enjoys the winter.

BTW, Nature's Kennel is run by a musher and his wife - he has successfully 
competed in several Iditarod races in Alaska and has usually been the 
highest placed finisher from the lower 48.


Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com

Subject: Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush


A nice pic and a beautiful dog.

Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
perspective on cold temps and winter. (Gee it's great to be back
where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!)
:)


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough 
not to get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.


Wonderful shot!

Cheers,
frank

Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:

Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

My dog and his sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
Comments are invited.

Dan Matyola
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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It certainly is a lot of fun. In addition to running around with my
own dogs and sled, I have (with qualified supervision) driven larger
dog sled teams in Alaska, the Aletsch Glacier under the Jungfrau, New
Hampshire, the Poconos,  and Turkey Swamp State Park in Jersey.  It is
always a thrill.

Malamutes enjoy pulling a sled, but they are unsuited for sled dog
racing.  They are too big and too heavy.  They were bred by the Inuit
tribe called Mahlemut, in Northwest Alaska,  for heavy freighting,
babysitting, and protection from wolves, grizzlies and polar bear.
They enjoy weight pulling contests, skijoring, and carrying packs on a
family hike or camping trip. They can not race against Siberians,
Alaskan Huskies, Greenland Huskies and other smaller, leaner dogs.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
 Be sure to do it regardless of the weather !

 A few winters ago, I spent a half day at a kennel in the U P of Michigan
 -http://www.natureskennel.com/index.php . I signed up for a half day at the
 kennel which included instruction and several hours driving a 6 dog team
 along both public and private trails. It was in the 5 to 15 degree f range
 but I really never noticed the temp once I got out on the trails.

 It was such a great experience that last year I signed up for their race
 package where the kennel provided all gear necessary, 4 of their sled dogs
 and transportation to a nearby sled dog race. It was an 8 mile race for the
 4 dog teams and I was able to complete the race in under an hour. What a
 hoot.

 Highly recommended for any one that enjoys the winter.

 BTW, Nature's Kennel is run by a musher and his wife - he has successfully
 competed in several Iditarod races in Alaska and has usually been the
 highest placed finisher from the lower 48.

 Kenneth Waller
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

 - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
 Subject: Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush



 A nice pic and a beautiful dog.

 Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
 MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
 getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
 the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
 who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
 come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
 they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
 Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
 perspective on cold temps and winter. (Gee it's great to be back
 where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!)
 :)


 On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

 Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough
 not to get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.

 Wonderful shot!

 Cheers,
 frank

 Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:

 Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

 On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments are invited.

 Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola



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2013-12-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My dog and his sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
Comments are invited.

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2013-12-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments are invited.

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 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-21 Thread knarf
Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough not to 
get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.

Wonderful shot!

Cheers,
frank

Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments are invited.

 Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

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Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-21 Thread Darren Addy
A nice pic and a beautiful dog.

Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
perspective on cold temps and winter. (Gee it's great to be back
where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!)
:)


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
 Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely.  Tough not 
 to get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.

 Wonderful shot!

 Cheers,
 frank

 Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!

On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
 My dog and his sled:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md
 Comments are invited.

 Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

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