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Don't mess with the donkeyHey all, sorry it's been a few days since my last post. I've just been studying like mad-took an anthropology exam yesterday and have a psychology exam tomorrow before we leave for Whitehorse for the weekend. Our friends Miriam and Robin will be housesitting for us...Robin loves Oreo. Most people love Oreo...but truly, Milo is the best dog in the world.
Okay, funny Yukon story: last night Scott went to return some borrowed water containers to some folks that live on the more populated road in West Dawson. Now these people have the nicest home out here-what constitutes as the nicest home out here? Well, they have a flush toilet. They also have a donkey (name of Bubbles or something along those lines). Crystal explained to me when we first met why they have a donkey: they have a 3 year old son and have just had a baby daughter in September and they figured that a donkey would allow them better access to the wilderness-it can carry gear, children, whatever. As a bonus, Donkey's also make wicked guard "dogs" as they are very protective and tough as nails. Scott discovered the truth behind this last night while returning said water containers. I guess he went through their gate and the donkey pretty much attacked him. He shouted for Greg and Crystal, meanwhile the donkey is chasing him around the yard. Finally after attempting to bite his arm, the donkey got a hold of Scott's back. Luckily Scott was wearing snow pants but even still--finally, Crystal came running out in her socks and got the donkey off of Scott. I took a look when he got home and there is a wicked bite mark on his back. I took pictures and will try to post one when I run the generator this afternoon. We won't make any complaints or anything--the donkey is gated in and Scott did go into his "territory". And I kind of hope that if our dogs (heaven forbid) should ever bite anyone that the victim would be as gracious and understanding. 09:53 - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - post comment
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Description This is a blog for friends and family and those who always wanted a northern adventure. For those of you who are new here: Lynne and Scott departed Edmonton, AB the summer of 2005 in their camper van with bikes on front, canoe on top, and Beetle pulled behind. Their destination: Dawson City, Yukon. Home of the Klondike Gold Rush. We've been here ever since. Loving every minute of it. Even the long, dark winters where temps reach -40 C and colder. Soon we will embark on a new adventure: we are purchasing some land "off of the grid" and building our dream cabin in the woods where we hope to spend the rest of our days. If you'd like to get up to speed you can visit our defunct blog at greetingsfromdawson.blogspot.com. Thanks for sharing our northern experience.
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