You read right: This Saturday, Yours Truly is stepping on a sled and is going to be pulled by a bunch of huskeys in the cold snows of Haliburton with Winterdance Dog Sled Tours.
My friend (yes, she’s white) sent me an email a while ago asking if I wanted to go dog sledding. I thought about it for a second: me–an urban, black chick who doesn’t like the cold or snow, and would rather be at home chasing her cat around the living room with a spray water bottle after seeing him scratch the sofa–out on a sled being pulled by dogs… Sure! Why not? I made a resolution to myself this year to be a bit more adventurous and this certainly fits the bill. Especially seeing the look on my co-workers and friends faces when this scenario plays out:
Friend/Aquainence/Co-worker: “So, Monique… what are you up to this weekend?”
Me: “Going dog sledding”
Friend/Aquainence/Co-worker: ——
I wonder if I’ll be the first black woman in Toronto to go dog sledding… much less in Haliburton? :D I’ll be sure to post some photos when I get back… IF I get back. So if you don’t see any new posts published by me within the next week, then you’ll know I’ve got eaten by dogs or that my ‘friend’ abandoned me in the woods.
Oh My Goodness… Dogsledding was soooooooooo fun! Thanks so much for coming Monie! It certainly wouldnt have been the same without you.. lots of laughs and yummy food and just good times!
Doug is already anxious to plan our next adventure!! White Water Rafting?? hahaha
oh and… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!