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Target Iditarod Teacher on the Trail^™ Preparations

by Jane Blaile

Preparations.  I leave for my journey in just 2 weeks and a few days.  Today I spent time getting some last minute items like batteries, travel size toiletries, a watch...I think I'm set to go!  It is a beautiful, sunny day here in Phoenix, so I wanted to spend some time outside.  When I checked my "to do" list, I saw I needed to sew my patch on the sleeping bag.  So I took it outside and did just that.  And I kept thinking as I was sewing how thankful I am for the right gear that has been supplied to me; otherwise, an Arizona girl like me could feel a little chilly up there!