Aaron B in Ophir:
Says it's supposed to be 40 below tonight. Says Brent breaking trail to Iditarod is perfect for him. Got about five hours sleep himself so far, was off to have another nap. This is Aaron's 20th Iditarod.
Susannah:
Running one of Mitch's dogs from a previous Iditarod. Not usually a dog she'd depend on, but he'll go through water - unlike the others on her team. They were thirst, so drinking in the creek. A little tired, hence rambling. This is the furthest she's ever gone. Very chipper and upbeat. Tells her mom over camera that "I do have a hairbrush, I just haven't used it yet" <pushing hair back under her hat>.
Dennis K:
Says "you're breaking my heart, that we won't be able to do the Flat Loop"... says he's being sarcastic. Also says he doesn't know if he'll finish - going back through the Gorge. Doesn't know how the other mushers do it on no sleep.
Ryne in Ophir:
Not a night owl, so has a hard time staying awake between midnight and 5 am. Can sleep and do "bobblehead", but prefers not to, since she's supposed to be in charge. So if she starts falling asleep she eats some caffeine gum, or sings, or listens to music, or cleans her teeth.
Jessie R:
Trying to build the team up with plenty of rest and is happy where she's at.
Matt Failor:
It's his b'day - so they sang happy birthday when he arrived. Richie stuck a birthday pin (says "Birthday Boy") on his sled (so he'd know it was his sled), and he got hand-drawn cards from the local kids. Has been recharging his batteries and his body (got 6 hours sleep).