A Beautiful Leeward Afternoon

Posted on August 8, 2013 by marta

Ripples on the rocks, ripples in the sand, gentle waves and calm, turquoise waters.

An afternoon spent on the beach at Leeward brought many interesting sights and things to photograph. This island is rich in natural beauty and you don’t even have to look for it. Here are some of the photos taken in just a few hours.

A group of Black-Necked Stilts dropped by for a visit.

Elegant, long pink legs and quite noisy as they circled and dive-bombed .... not sure if there was a nest nearby??

Stilts are a common breeding resident of our islands.

Leeward rocks with patterns created by the clear waters

A small crab scuttles along the rocks and disappears quickly from the camera's view.

A grinning potcake with no collar was happily taking a cooling swim.

A beautiful starfish and look at that water....spectacular!

Ten or so starfish but why were quite a few floating? I'm hoping it wasn't that they were dying. Anyone know?

Washed up on the shore.

Brown Pelican sits on his favourite perch at Leeward

Constant entertainment watching the pelicans as they dive into the water for fish.

So that’s it, a lovely afternoon at Leeward and many photos later.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

“Yappy” Hour on Provo

Posted on September 15, 2012 by marta

"Yappy" Hour at Horse Eye Jack's in Blue Hills, Provo

What a fun afternoon/evening we had at the first “Yappy” Hour held at Horse-Eye Jack’s down in Blue Hills. There was a great turn out of dogs and their two legged owners with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Turks and Caicos SPCA.

All kinds of items were for sale including tickets for a cash pot ....the winner receiving half and the TSPCA the other half.

Give your voice to an animal and become a member.

Closeup of the banner .......... help animals in need.

Ripley is such a handsome fellow as he greets a friend.

The kids enjoyed dancing to the DJ

These two potcakes were smiling as they watched the festivities

A potcake drawing on the floor of Horse-Eye Jack's

A well needed shower had cleared the deck at Horse-Eye Jack's and then we were treated to some wonderful sunset colours

Spectacular colours as the sun went down and storm clouds moved in for for rain

A fisherman with conch poles his way along the shore on his home made raft

Stunning hues at sunset

The TCSPCA welcomes your help in all their projects such as the annual Christmas Fair, TCSPCA Dog Show, and their yearly calendar showcasing all the animals they have helped. Other revenues come from membership fees, private donations of money and pet related products including veterinary supplies and grants from the Potcake Foundation and the government Conservation Fund. This is a great organisation so please support them and do whatever you can to help. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors of the first ever “Yappy” Hour and we’re hoping it will become another annual fun event.

Keep those tails waggin’

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

TCSPCA Dog Show

Posted on May 27, 2012 by marta

K.O. was a hit with his Gabbana sunglasses

What a wonderful afternoon with dogs of all shapes and sizes, potcakes and a mixture of breeds some large and some small. The fun started at 3 pm under the tent in Turtle Cove Marina. Categories for the competition were: Best Trick, Most Original Potcake, Dog Judges Would Most Like To Take Home, Looks Most Like Owner, Most Unusual Tail, Best Looking Female and Best Looking Male. There was a huge turn out of dogs and their owners as well as on lookers enjoying the day’s events.

Sweet Cookie was very timid as she took comfort in her owner's arms.

The judges are all ready to select the winners

I always look forward to Peggy's millinery stylings

Most Unusual Tail as both pup and owner strut their tail wags

Shadow doesn't seem to want to be ribboned

Oh so sweet......... One Eye Jack is a rescue and now has a caring family to love him

You can't resist such a beautiful face.......Jazz is an island potcake and you bet she gets lots of treats.

Jazz got top honours as she came in first place for the “Most Original Potcake” and second for “Best Looking Female”

Boca is an emotional support animal/therapy dog ready to help with healing those that are troubled

Heather Forbes of the Potcake Foundation was honoured for all her hard work in the dog and animal lovers community in the islands.

Donna Doran of Pampered Paws had some tough decisions to make as did all the judges

Mottlee and Mike in the "Looks Most Like Owner" categorie

Who paints a picture upside down.........amazing art work performance and show. The painting was then auctioned off.

Handsome Ben was the Top Dog in the TCSPCA dog show for 2012

What an amazing show and I’ll definitely be there next year.

Congratulations to all the winners and their two legged families. Well done to all the hard working volunteers that make this event such a hit every year……..YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill

Posted on March 21, 2012 by marta

Check out this beautiful lunch spot right on the water in Blue Hills

Finally I made it out to one of my very favorite spots…..a gorgeous deck overlooking the water in Blue Hills. Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill has re-opened under new ownership and quite honestly, this has to be one of the musts when you come to Provo.

We had a delicious lunch just breathing in the amazing ocean scents and enjoying the colors and view.

How lucky we are to have this on our doorstep........lunch at Horse-Eye Jack's and the Margarita's are great!

Come on out to Horse-Eye Jack’s for lunch or dinner on the water. They open at 11 am so make sure you don’t miss this special island restaurant with the best views on Provo.

See you there soon!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

TCSPCA Dog Show Part 2

Posted on July 3, 2011 by marta

Oh Motley............you handsome old dog you! He has the sweetest face and was one of the finalists in the "Best Veteran Dog"

Oh MottLee............you handsome old dog you! He has the sweetest face and was one of the finalists in the "Best Veteran Dog." Kathi tells me his full name is MottLee Cruise and he is a Royal Turks & Caicos Miniature Wolfhound and has the rarest colour for the breed - Russet.

The TCSPCA Dog Show is held every year and seems to get bigger and better with a wonderful variety of dogs entered into the competition. This is a major fundraiser for the many programs run by the TCSPCA which is a non profit organization relying on donations. Be sure to contact them if you’d like to help out.

Here's LD ......... look at the great markings and a face just made for lots of kisses

Luna won the "Most Original Potcake" category

Face painting for the kids and this little boy was so cute.

Daisy, Daisy you're driving all the guys crazy with your sad eyes and sweet ways

Dog obedience performance by Donna's Pampered Paws group participants. These dogs were amazing especially since they were infront of a room filled with other dogs, two legged friends and lots of distractions.

I don't know why they didn't have a "best smile" category???

Faith wowed the crowds as Sally puts her through her tricks

Hoping to see everyone come out next year with tails a waggin’.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

2011 TCSPCA Dog Show

Posted on July 2, 2011 by marta

Ripley smiles for the camera......Dogs, Dogs everywhere...all sizes large, small and medium made for a wonderful afternoon of fun.

The long awaited and anticipated premier event of the dog world took place in Turtle Cove today. The annual Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dog show had all kinds of dogs entered for the various events. Best Trick, Most “Original” Potcake, Dog with the Waggiest Tail to name a few. A “woofing” good time was enjoyed by everyone!

Jasmine and Lil'Bug dressed in pink with cute bows....she came in third for the best lookin' female

"Doggie" face painting was a big hit with the kids.

The judges including Donna from Pampered Paws had a real tough job on their hands with the large turn out of competitors

I love this photo of judge Peggy with her daisy adorned hat

Adorable Cookie stole the show..............how cute is this???

Dexter was chosen as the best looking Male in the show

Brindy tries to have a sip of champagne..........it's thirsty work when you are this good looking!

And here she is....TOP DOG in the show.........PEACHES

I can’t tell you how much fun we all had at this annual event and congratulations to the hard working volunteers and organizors. The TCSPCA is the oldest and most established animal welfare organization in the Turks & Caicos Islands. It was established in 1998 and is entirely dependant on donations. So PLEASE do what you can to help this worthy cause.

Keep those tails a waggin’ !

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Storm Clouds and Potcakes

Posted on April 17, 2011 by marta

Watching the dark clouds roll in over the south west tip of Provo on Sunday afternoon

A beautiful Sunday afternoon floating around in Taylor Bay. We watched the very dark clouds gathering and creating a spectacular sky over towards the south west point of the island but nothing to worry about as they appeared to be moving off towards West Caicos.

The water was lovely and warm and look at that backdrop.......spectacular!

Shallow Taylor Bay and the boat riding at anchor in about two feet of water.

Turtle Rock peeking out right off the boat engines. There was a clear gap right over Turtle Rock and you could see the bands of heavy rain.

This little potcake was loving playing with a bottle cap.....she's waiting to be adopted????

This little potcake was loving playing in the sand at Taylor Bay.....she's waiting to be adopted????

Please contact Jane at Potcake Place if you can help in any way. www.potcakeplace.com

They are in need of forever homes for these adorable, loyal and loving potcakes. Here’s what you can do to help: Make a donation as they rely on donations to foster the puppies. Be a courier and take a pup to their new home or adopt a pup. Remember, every little bit helps……dog food, collars, shampoo, treats, toys and flight bags to transport puppies etc. are always in need!!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Minnie Meow

Posted on October 19, 2010 by marta

This sweet little kitten was found meowing beside one of our villas at Harbour Club today.

Our guests at Harbour Club Villas found a little kitten today in the bushes by their villa. It was soooo cute but very thin, just skin and bones and starving. The girls rushed to get the kitten some water, steak and cat treats that had been left behind by previous guests.

She was quite content to be held but constantly squirming and moving.

Once Taylor and Danielle started feeding her, she became more lively. Poor little thing was so very hungry.

Danielle and the feral kitten she called Minnie.

A cute handful of fluff as the Donna holds the rescued kitten named Minnie.

A cute handful of fluff as Donna holds the rescued kitten named Minnie.

I called Jane at Potcake Place who said I should call Susan at the TCSPCA or Donna at Pampered Paws. I managed to speak with Donna and we drove over to give her the little kitten. She’s much in need of a bath and a good home. Donna operates Pampered Paws on Providenciales and is often called upon to help and shelter these animals.

Donna and Minnie quite at home with each other

Minnie makes the acquaintance of little Nemo the rescued potcake Donna is nursing back to health

Please do your best to help by adopting a potcake like Nemo or a kitten like Minnie and giving them a forever home. You can help by being a courier and taking potcakes to destinations in Canada or the USA or bringing something that’s on the TCSPCA’s wish list or by giving a donation.

Contact Susan at http://tcspca.tc/index.htm

Contact Jane at http://www.potcakeplace.com/

Please help if you can. We need YOU to raise a paw and volunteer.

Contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Turks and Caicos SPCA dog show

Posted on June 28, 2010 by marta

Judges Donna and Peggy being interviewed by WIV 4 TV.

The judges had a hard task picking winning potcakes and dogs in various competitions such as best trick, most like owner and best looking.

Anna and her potcake receiving their prize treats

Anna and her potcake Kaya receiving their prizes and treats in the best trick competition

Signing up for the various events and this potcake was eager to get started

They could have left some water for a thirsty dog!

I wish they'd get the show started as these doggy face painted youngsters wait patiently

There was great excitement as everyone watched the K-9 demonstration taking down an intruder

On command, the handler ordered the dog to subdue the suspect or potential criminal.

See you all at the show next year.............Don't miss it!!

I couldn’t stay to the end of the show so missed some great events such as the obstacle course but for sure I’ll be there again next year to take in all the fun. Big thanks go out to all those hard working volunteers. If you can help the potcakes and animals here on Provo in any way, please contact the TCSPCA, Potcake Place or the Potcake Foundation. They will be glad you called.

See you in 2011,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Turks and Caicos Dog Show

Posted on June 26, 2010 by marta

This gorgeous dog was almost as tall as his little friend at this afternoon's eagerly awaited Dog Show

What a great afternoon it was as everyone and their dogs had some tail waggin’ fun under the tent set up in Turtle Cove Marina. Once again it was time for the annual TCSPCA Dog Show. All the “who’s who” of the Provo doggie world came to vie for some great prizes and two trophies…..one for the Best in Show and one for the winner of the Obstacle Course.

Top Dog trophy waiting for the winning dog announcement

A great turn out of dogs and potcakes of all sizes, their proud owners, loads of kids with cute painted doggy faces, booths selling a variety of neat items like eco friendly doggy bags, T-shirts and too many other items to mention along with food and drinks.

This little cutie was ready to show it's stuff in a range of competition endeavours.

Checking out the competition at the TCSPCA Dog Show!

I'm so handsome ....I deserve a treat for this pose woofs Rama.

I'm so "doggon" handsome ....I deserve a treat for this perky earred pose woofs Rama.

Kids with painted doggy faces were kept entertained at the craft tables

: All the excitement made this potcake tired as it lay down for a short break

If you missed the action today make sure to mark your calendar for next year. The show today included a demonstration by the K-9 unit and I’ll post some photos of this in tomorrow’s blog.

Keep those tails waggin’

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

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A Beautiful Leeward Afternoon

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TCSPCA Dog Show

Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill

TCSPCA Dog Show Part 2

2011 TCSPCA Dog Show

Storm Clouds and Potcakes

Minnie Meow

Turks and Caicos SPCA dog show

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