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from today's Morning Report:

Denali National Park & Preserve (AK)
Volunteers Sought for Park Kennels


The park is seeking two highly-motivated people to fill volunteer positions in the kennels for the coming winter. Volunteers will be trained in sled dog care, dog training, sled driving, backcountry travel and navigation, winter camping and winter wilderness survival skills. Applicants need to have some backcountry experience, be physically fit, and be able and willing to perform physically demanding work in often extreme winter conditions. A good work ethic and a self-reliant attitude are musts. Applicants must be able to work independently, have good decision-making skills, and be safety conscious. Winter recreation skills such as skiing, snowshoeing and winter camping are highly desirable. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others is also essential. Volunteers are provided with housing and paid $10 per day. Some cold weather gear will be provided. Forty hour work weeks are a minimum, with longer hours while on patrol. Patrols last from a day to a month. Applications will be accepted between June 27th and July 18th. Send applications to Karen Fortier, Denali National Park Kennels, PO Box 9, Denali Park, AK 99755. For more info, call her at 907-683-9586.
[Submitted by Karen Fortier, Denali National Park Kennels, 907-683-9586]
HogOnIce
8:09:55 AM
7/11/03

Micah that position has your name all over it.
StickmanWalking
9:54:26 AM
7/11/03

Hang on, is this a "doggy position"?
bitpusher
9:57:15 AM
7/11/03

Volunteers usually do alot of missionary work.
ThePackMan
9:59:02 AM
7/11/03

I work with retards!
UpUrs
10:01:13 AM
7/11/03

Sorry to hear that UpUrs. It seems like they may be wearing off on you.
Wounded Knee
10:03:07 AM
7/11/03

HUH HUH Knee, you so witty and clever! Good one!
ThePackMan
10:05:42 AM
7/11/03

Mongo is his name.
UpUrs
10:07:44 AM
7/11/03

Mongo Retard?
Wounded Knee
10:09:36 AM
7/11/03

Leashed to the clothesline
ThePackMan
10:09:42 AM
7/11/03

Them goofy bastards."
UpUrs
10:16:29 AM
7/11/03

Hehe, I need to rent that movie again. It's been awhile.
StickmanWalking
10:19:48 AM
7/11/03

Mongo only pawn, in game of life.
bitpusher
10:23:22 AM
7/11/03

Sofa King We Todd Did
OPIE
10:27:05 AM
7/11/03

I guess I am the retard because I do not know the movie you are talking about.
Wounded Knee
10:27:11 AM
7/11/03

Surely you weren't talking about my post, WK?
bitpusher
10:28:36 AM
7/11/03

WK I was referring to "There's something about Mary." One of the main characters, in trying to show how caring he is when it comes to mentally handicapped adults, says "I love them goofy bastards"
StickmanWalking
10:52:04 AM
7/11/03

mine wasn't pointed at anyone..i was just looking for an excuse to post that..lol..i did like bit and packmans responses..lol
OPIE
11:04:32 AM
7/11/03

Yes I was Bit, don't call me Shirley!
Wounded Knee
11:05:59 AM
7/11/03

Let's clear this up then!
Blazing Saddles

The first DVD I ever bought, lol...
bitpusher
11:08:55 AM
7/11/03

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