Strawberry/leatherman rescues snowdog

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Yep, it was indeed a tough day.  The truth of the story was that Hue gave it a little too much throttle, after he was already turned (I guess he was excited that his Snowdog was finally responding that he got anxious to get going) and that flipped me and my chair over backwards and out of the sled.  Lesson learned, purchasing the official chairs, from Snowdog, (assuming they can be anchored down) may not be a bad idea. 

I struggled to catch 13 (I know unlucky), lost two trying to get their heads up through the ice, and had about 8 long releases. 

With that wind, it was really nice being in a tent.

Great getting out again with Hue and we are used to every trip being a wild ride (in one way or another).

I have only pulled another person twice now with my dog.  They sit on a packer case and boat cushion in the third sled.  I always go slow to lessen the likelihood of tossing the passenger on the hard deck.  Older bodies don't take to that very well.  

Oh, and what Matt said about packing down the snow before setting up the tent.  NEVER clean off the ice when slush is present as it makes for a miserable experience.  Don't ask how I know this.