Big yard sale planned for Saturday, that’s Aug. 7. It starts at 10 a.m.
Pretty much everything is for sale, so if it isn’t on my inventory list, but you see it at the sale, ask me if it is for sale. It probably is. I know I’ve overlooked something.
Here’s a link to a Google Docs spreadsheet listing my inventory and prices.
Look, we’re having a lot of fun here. Changing things up. I’ve sold the dogs, and have decided to hit the road. We’re hoping to move out-of-state this fall and take our time traveling down the road visiting family. Our destination is — gasp — central Texas, but who knows where I will settle. I love Alaska and would live out my days right here at the slightest provocation. I also love dog mushing, distance racing and sled dogs, so there’s nothing negative sending my family south.
It’s just the next step: Kind of my family’s own personal Iditarod or Yukon Quest or (insert favorite race here). The immediate goal is to sell our house and land, buy the right truck / travel trailer combo and hit the road some time in October.




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July 31, 2010 at 6:01 pm
DQ
Jon—sorry to see you leave us, but know the next adventure is not always in Alaska. Have a safe wonderful trip and perhaps like the Wizard of Oz you will truly find there is no place like home—wherever you decide call home. Happy Trails!!
August 2, 2010 at 8:49 pm
kbelleque
Sorry to hear it Jon. Have fun and remember, “Don’t mess with Texas!”
Good luck.
Kyle
August 12, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Kimberly
HEY! I read this was very shocked… I hope the best for you guys and stop in denver and see me!!! I’m just south of Denver in Castle rock at a ranch where I have my two horses and it would be wonderful to see your family! I’m serious, let me know if you come through
August 15, 2010 at 3:47 am
charles
I love your post.
August 15, 2010 at 11:13 am
matt hammersley
hi jon, wishing you loads of luck, hope the yard sale went well, sorry i couldnt have been there, some PRETTY useful stuff that i could do with i guess haha.
hoping to make it over this winter to sabs place. trying to raise funds.
if you make it over the big pond to the UK, pop over and see us, if you need to run some dogs, mine are always reaady for a run out!!!
all the best
matt
August 15, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Karen Ramstead
A big loss for the sport Jon. Wishing you and your family all the best in your future travels.
Karen R
August 20, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Marlene Phillips-Daniels
Jon,
I’m so surprised, and, Karen is so right, what a big loss for the sport. It’ll be a huge, huge loss for the fans that have come to know the truth and wisdom in your writings. I know you homed the dogs where they’ll be loved.
The very, very best to you, Bree and family as you travel “outside”. May you all find joy, peace and happiness wherever you go.