All I can say is, WoW Ed! It sounds kinda romantic to live off the land, far removed from civilization's curse but now I know the reality of that lifestyle isn't always that romantic! Sounds like a lot of hard work with those other things as an added bonus! After I read about you traveling in bad weather conditions etc. the thought crossed my mind, the Iditarod has to almost be a vacation for him! You are one tough cookie!
We are currently paying off an $18700 bill from our last medivac. Blue cross considers it an ambulance service and only covers $500 of it.
I will never again complain about my medical bills!
Please know that you have a lot of fans here that will be cheerly loudly for you as you race! I hope there are many happy trails in store for you and your wonderful family Ed. I would love to read about your experiences(and Ruths) in book form(like the fox story!)even though they may seem everyday to you, they offer a wonderful and refreshing perspective for us