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Post by david on Jun 23, 2010 21:33:31 GMT -5
This thread is devoted to talking all about the REAL Balto and the other genuine hero dogs (and their mushers) who saved Nome, Alaska from the diptheria epidemic in 1925. If you don't know much about these true canine gaurdian angels, a great site is www.baltostruestory.com. I particularly recommend reading about another four-legged hero by the name of Togo. Long live these heroic dogs!  |
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Post by Soapy on Jun 24, 2010 5:45:02 GMT -5
LONG LIVE EVERY HEROIC CANINE!
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Post by Apples on Jun 26, 2010 21:40:45 GMT -5
i know all abouts the Serum 674 miles in five and a half days is fast
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Post by Soapy on Jun 27, 2010 14:20:14 GMT -5
God bless them! *lights a bunch of candles*
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Post by david on Jun 27, 2010 22:35:15 GMT -5
You said it Soapy! God bless them!
I love Balto, but I also love Togo. He actually reminds me a lot of Charlie. From the damaged ear to the wild behavior, he was an amazing dog.
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Post by Soapy on Jun 28, 2010 10:36:24 GMT -5
I LOVE Balto!
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Post by david on Jun 29, 2010 17:13:14 GMT -5
Do you like the real Balto or the animated one more? I love both, but it is kinda sad in my opinion that the real dog isn't as famous or loved as the animated version.
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Post by Soapy on Jun 29, 2010 19:54:47 GMT -5
Both. Also, did you know Balto was the first dog to win the Ididorod?
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Post by david on Jun 29, 2010 20:06:50 GMT -5
I'm glad you love both Soapy, but the Iditarod wasn't even started until the early 1970s I think. Trust me. I just read a great book on the real serum run. Once again, I think you sll should check out the site Balto's True Story at Baltostruestory.com
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Post by Soapy on Jun 30, 2010 11:11:53 GMT -5
Oh. Hm.
Maybe I'll check it out later. Too.....much stuff to do.....
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Post by WonderDog on Jun 30, 2010 12:08:00 GMT -5
THIS WILL BE A VERY SAD (in the pathetic way I mean) POST:
I haven't actually watched Balto. I never knew it was based on a true story!
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Post by david on Jun 30, 2010 12:35:45 GMT -5
THIS WILL BE A VERY SAD (in the pathetic way I mean) POST: I haven't actually watched Balto. I never knew it was based on a true story! Well, his story isn't going anywgere. Watch the movie when you have a spare moment, or even better, read a book or check out the website I've listed above. |
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Post by Soapy on Jun 30, 2010 15:20:44 GMT -5
You HAVE to see the movie Wonder!
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Post by david on Jun 30, 2010 16:27:42 GMT -5
You HAVE to see the movie Wonder! I agree. It's a great film. I'll let everybody form their own opinion on the sequels. |
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Post by WonderDog on Jun 30, 2010 17:43:26 GMT -5
I'll youtube it tomorrow. I'm going on holiday on Friday, woohoo! Be prepared for a WonderDog free week. Have a nice American Day, btw, coz I won't be there to wish you one at the time  But, anyway, I won't watch any of the sequeals though. I hear their either really bad or really overrated. |
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