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Times of the Islands

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Times of the Island……….a beautiful island magazine that’s published four times a year.

Times of the Islands current issue for Winter 2015/16 is on the stands now and I’m so excited and proud of my cover photo! Taken on a stunningly beautiful day from the top of Jim Hill. It was one of those days filled with reflections and calm flat waters that you dream about and try to capture the beauty. I know I did!!

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Taken on the same day, a fishing boat heads off to French Cay and passing the Five Cays in the background.

This issue had several of my photos as you browse through reading some great articles. I was surprised to find my photo of bonefishing with Darin Bain taken on another clear bonefishing day on the back side of Middle Caicos.

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Bonefishing with Darin off Middle Caicos…no land in sight just a perfect, top class bonefishing day.

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Joe Cermele and his beautiful bride on his honeymoon trip to Provo. What else would you do but fish???

Joe Cermele of Field and Stream wrote an article for Times of the Islands and I arranged for him to go out with Darin on this day so I could take photographs for my bonefishing portfolio. The article is called “If You Love Me, Let Me Fish……..A newly wed’s quest for Provo bonefish.” Here’s the exert  from this moment when I had gone into the water to catch some shots of the boat.

“Are those all bonefish?,” I ask Darin in disbelief of what I’m seeing. He grins and tells me I’m not going crazy. I cast directly into the center of what must be 200 gray ghosts swimming in unison like choreographed jets in an air show. I hook one instantly and the entire school follows its struggling brother. Cameras flash as I land the fish and quickly return it to the turquoise water. The school hasn’t moved far. For the next 40 minutes, bone after bone attacks my fly in what I can only describe as the antithesis of everything I know about the species. Bonefish are sly, wary, and cunning fighters. These fish would strike a hotdog if I presented it to them, and they have no qualms about swimming right up to the boat. Christen even lands a few after I hook them up. “

 

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Times of the Islands winter issue has a great article on the TSPCA……….all volunteer run. Here are the judges at the annual dog show.

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The TCSPCA has a remarkable and dedicated group of volunteers………they are all amazing people.

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My favourite little donkey taken on Salt Cay

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He was just the cutest little guy

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A flock of flamingos on Salt Cay out at North Creek

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Such beautiful flamingos taken on a trip to Salt Cay

Times of the Islands is a publication worth taking home with you. If you’d like to read the magazine from cover to cover, the link is below.

http://www.timespub.tc/pdfpub/Winter%202015-2016%20Times%20of%20the%20Islands.html

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

 

TCSPCA Dog Show

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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

 

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TCSPCA Dog Show Part 2

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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

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

Luna won the "Most Original Potcake" category

Luna won the "Most Original Potcake" category

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

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

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.

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???

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

Faith wowed the crowds as Sally puts her through her tricks

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

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

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

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.

"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

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

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

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

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

Dexter was chosen as the best looking Male in the show

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!

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

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
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Turks and Caicos SPCA dog show

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Judges Donna and Peggy being interviewed by WIV 4 TV.

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

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

They could have left some water for a thirsty dog!

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

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

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.

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!!

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