This is an absolutely tour de force update on the current situation of the cosmic struggle between humanity and gig economy apps

The best thing I've read this week. And if you're old enough to remember the zines of the 80s & 90s, you'll appreciate it any more. When zines weren't explainers but this great underground documentary current of the real lives rarely considered in glossy magazines.

Here's a little substack for ya'll. I'd be honored if you join me. #uglydogs open.substack.com/pub/quincemo...

It is ok to vibedraft your Iditarod fantasy team. Just do it soon. (And join pack Karens Ugly Dogs if you like.) fantasymushing.com

My interview for this piece had a surprising reveal. I had no idea! www.myupnow.com/news/local/u...

Relatable Dog

It was a foggy restart, but @quincemountain.bsky.social and 8 doggos are headed to the finish! #uglydogs

The UP200 has more dog fans per capita than any race I’ve seen.

I drew Bib 6 for the UP 200 and now I’m awaiting a report from the numerologist (my aunt).

Going through my books and discovered i have an extra signed copy! If anyone would like it, drop me a dm! #uglydogs #books

“Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage, see some say that’s statutory (but I say that’s mandatory).” Kid Rock

Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/

Mercury, Messenger of the Gods, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 18th c, 📸 by @PhilEllsworth1

A dog sled is a snow mobile of sorts.

I hope they're also allowed to choose the ∞

So, I’m at a bar in MI, just hoping to watch the Super Bowl. Can we just have good things? Several people are so pre-emptively upset about Bad Bunny being a “bad artist” that I think we’re all gonna hafta watch Kid Rock on YouTube as some kind of protest of “all the pedophiles” i.e. Democrats…

I just posted a write-up about our first couple days up north at the Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race last weekend! It's more or less a day in the life of what handling for @quincemountain.bsky.social 's dog team during a race weekend entails! Check it out: www.theurbanmushers.com/p/hiawatha-d...

The side eye from yellow dog Gideon.

So @quincemountain.bsky.social and team are out on the trail again! The race allows you to have a pool of 10 dogs to choose from each leg. Today, Waller and Blizzard subbed in for Elmo and Dora!

Some beautiful trail this morn. Hiawatha Heritage Race in progress. Our little team is trucking along.

Hey #uglydogs ! @quincemountain.bsky.social will go out first this evening right at 7pm eastern for the first 40 mile leg of his 80 mile race! There are live trackers and a YouTube live stream for you to watch!

Never!

Someone asked me what mushers do with dog booties after use. Answer: We dry them out and reuse them! If dog toenails are kept trim and conditions are snowy, I can typically get over 100 miles out of a dog booty. (CW: some booties in disarray)

If you’re just figuring out now that yes, it really is fascism, that’s fantastic & I think you’re great & I’m glad we’re on the same side. I don’t need to scold you. My desire for “told-ya-so” is as useless as your denial was. Let’s move on together to the fight at hand, each as we feel called. 1/2

It’s all making sense now

So, we weren’t going to have a calendar this year. But I got to thinking about Pepé and I was like “How can I honor TWELVE YEARS of this majestic dog???” and then I decided she deserves HER VERY OWN 12 month calendar. I hope it’s not too late. #uglydogs www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/A+Doze...

Studis

Unfortunately in cases like this we just have to accept that we’ll never really know what happened

To all who celebrate, Merry Christmas. To all who simply want to get through the evening, I’m thinking of you and wish you the best.

Hi #uglydogs here for our following pleasure is the intrepid reporter Alyssa Choiniere. I hear she’s working on a fantastic and important book, too.

#UglyDogs I *think* this is the reporter who sat and had a meal with some of us in Anchorage. This article made me cry a few different times. @quincemountain.bsky.social , thank you. www.milwaukeemag.com/quince-mount...

At Caribou Creek HQ restocking dog food and the Head Kibblemonger had his granddaughters load our 10 bags. Somewhere in there, someone tossed one on the tailgate and—my tail light was supposed to be an $1800 fix; I’d been putting it off for months— Folks, it is lit once again. A Hanukkah Miracle. ✡️

Leap is majestic, Bler #UglyDogs

There are people who would love you and need you.

A little timeline cleanse featuring Jenga, of @blairbraverman.bsky.social and @quincemountain.bsky.social's sled dog team #MoosePotential

I came onto the app to complain about this one. The TERFs are once again said about precise language. You know, Nex B died after a transphobic assault in the bathroom, and obituary post comments from -people I know- on Facebook were like, “But I cannot stand the pronoun thing.” What a waste.

Hey #UglyDogs, our favorite race above the Arctic Circle is rapidly approaching. The "Buy a Mile" program is open for the Kobuk 440. All the money goes to support the race, so take a look and see if your favorite mile is open! www.kobuk440.com/bam.html?fbc...

Sadly, most people have their minds made up about #blowhole already. Nonetheless, here’s a hard-hitting profile from Outside Mag and Bler. It’s important we have the record straight. www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

70 mi from race. Musher meeting at 4pm. I get to stay with dogs and broken trailer while Ross goes to meeting. #handlelife #canadianchallenge @ccsleddograce.bsky.social

Super excited for @ccsleddograce.bsky.social where I’ll be handling for Ross as he enjoys a nice trip down the trail—his first 40+ mile race. Our goal is to finish with a happy, healthy team and a musher brimming with awe at Saskatchewan’s unique big lake beauty and great dog community vibe.

Roller skates elevate anything.

Is this Lion King? Why does this come up when I search Simbal? I admit, I don’t know Disney from Pixar etc, but i think this is actually a Ghostbuster thing IIRC. Why is it so hard to get some Lion King and Cars luggage tags in a timely manner??

Happy new year! Excited already for new beginnings in 2024. #uglydogs