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honeystrust January 11, 2019 0
Today I am taking a moment to reflect of 2018, the year that was. A year that saw 54 animals come into our care, and the loss of some very dear friends.
The year started with the arrival of two young and very sweet goats, Mary Lou and Louise May, who we took in from a local pound. We are thrilled that, within the year, they have found an outstanding home with a local family.
Mary Lou and Louise May
Next to arrive was the lovely David. Again a pound refugee he found sanctuary with us. He had fallen from a transport truck on the way to market.
Then a rescue of a different kind. Two tiny kittens, Beatrice and Benedict, first thought to be siblings, were trapped at a local property. Luckily we were able to find them a home together.
Beatrice and Benedict
Along the way we were able to assist with rehoming three drakes surrendered to a local pound.
Then the sheep began to arrive thick and fast.
Jane the sheep left behind when her horse friend died
Toby the little merino blinded by grass seeds and helped by a good Samaritan
Emma and her lamb escaping going to market
Anthony, Andrew, Albert, Alistair and Acland escaping slaughter,
Tom, Simone and Craig taken in as a duty of care.
Billy arrived. Loved, but unable to stay with is carer, authorities asked if we could provide a safe home. He is a big goat with an even bigger personality.
Then we had the rescue of the two alpacas, Seamus and Shirly. I have been aware of Seamus's plight for five years, so it was with great joy we were able to bring him and his girlfriend to safety at last.
Despite our decision not to take in any more horses….two were in need…and we decided to act. Jimmy the Greek won over $500,000 as a trotter….but ended up in a rural pound with his friend Molly. The home who he had been placed with, in good faith by the trainer, did not want to claim them. The post regarding their plight went viral but not suitable homes were forthcoming.
Then the lambs began to arrive. Firstly little Charlie. An orphaned lamb left to die next to his dead mother Thankfully a passer by acted and secured his safety.
Julie and Helen, two pregnant ewe's arrived next. Before too long, their lambs Nim and Jim, the twins, and little Bobby were born into safety.
During 'lamb' season we had a most delightful arrival. Paul, a very elderly ram. He was found on the side of the road having fallen from a truck en route to the abattoir. Paul immediately became a friend to the orphans.
Orphaned twins Stormy and Pluto come into care, then Charlotte, another orphan with joint ill.
Paul watching over Charlie, Pluto and Stormy.
Charlotte on arrival. She has made a full recovery.
Our next lamb arrived on a day of freezing rain and sleet. Little Toto. Sadly his stay with us was short. He died just prior to the loss of one of our favorite elders Francis. Here they are together.
We then rescued a young sheep, Malcolm. Malcolm had the worst case of fly strike I have ever encountered. He immediately went into vet care. Sadly, despite every effort, he did not make it.
Then little Roo came into our care. Born prematurely it was always a big ask. We thought he was in with a chance but sadly he did not make it.
Roo's Mum also passed shortly after and so his, now orphaned twin, Kanga, came to us. Kanga had been the stronger twin, and thankfully he has grown to be a strong little lamb.
The poultry population then expanded with the arrival of Antonio the rooster and his four girls, Poppy, Daisy, Tulip and Rose. We then provided a safe haven for Ryan the turkey, and his friend Susan the hen
Our next call was to a little goat impounded in another shire. He had a severely damaged leg. We were asked to take in an impounded rooster as well and so Othello came for the freedom ride a well. Given eh extent of his injuries the little goat was immediately taken in by our friends at Edgars Mission. Tripod has not had the leg amputated and his full cheeky nature is enjoyed by everyone.
Othello was rehomed but did not behave as a gentleman should, so he is back with us.
Then our sheep population grew again with the arrival of Bikini, Bambini, and Martini from our friends at Edgars Mission. Martini is related to Stormy, Pluto, and Charlotte.
The day we collected Bikini and Bambini we had a call to assist with a wether found on a property with horrific leg injuries. Enter Captain Jack. We immediately got vet assistance for him, however, we decided to ask Edgars Mission for assistance. Thanks to their excellent care The Captain has made an amazing recovery.
Next new arrivals were Banana and her baby Miracle. Banana is now called the 'shop steward' as she is very vocal in demanding her 'rights' but we love her!
Then the lovely Macbeth..happily wandering a local rural town…was the victim of complains and had nowhere to roost…except us.
And then along came little Lucille…found wandering alone in a forest.
Last but not least are Annie and Kitty. From a small Corriedale flock, their carer, due to circumstances, was unable to provide the flock the care they needed. They were headed for market when a supporter stepped in. The sheep are now all in care. Annie is very elderly and had a bad case of fly strike, so she and her paddock mate, Kitty came to us.
And the goodbyes……
This year, with its many arrivals also saw sad departures. As we take responsibility for the animals in our care for life, we are also caring for them at the time of their death. For most it is from old age or related illness. Sometimes the animal is just to compromised to survive, sometimes we euthanize as an act of kindness to release and animal from pain and suffering.
For 2018 we remember..
Toto, Roo, Malcolm and Tom …your stay with us was too short, and others including Francis, Albert,
Coco and Billy Buttons
And Louis, our original rescue pony. One of a kind and so sadly missed.
So it has been a full year. Thank you for your support and encouragement all over 2018.
honeystrust March 7, 2018 0
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I'm sixty-four
Ever since becoming aware of our new arrival's story, The Beatle's song 'When I'm Sixty Four', ran in my head. I was not surprised today, as I manoeuvred the horse float into position to collect him, to see the house number '64' opposite.
In our district is the stock truck route from the Ballarat Saleyards to the largest abattoir in central Victoria. On certain days of the week, huge B doubles hurtle along the highways, swinging wide on corners, crammed full of sheep. Even as I stepped from my vehicle this afternoon, a truck drove past, with a sheep wildly struggling on the top deck, two thirds of his body protruding up from the sheep surrounding him or her. I could see sheep on their sides, legs protruding as the truck sped past.
Hundreds of sheep being taken to a dreadful death…while we gathered to save the life of just one.
On the weekend I was advised of a social media post regarding a ram who had appeared in a local town. This town is directly on the stock truck route. Emaciated and clearly aged, the ram was marked for death on his back. This dear old soul, having been of commercial use until now, had been loaded on a truck and sent for slaughter.
Although he did not know it his guardian angel now came to his aid. He came off the truck en route …and luckily near people who would care for him until a place of safety could be found. His tags were traced to his breeder, but his subsequent owner did not step forward to claim him. It is likely he had been on sold to the abattoir.
His tags show him to be 11 years old……a good age for a sheep…but he was not allowed to live out his days, instead he was subject to terror and fear.
Thankfully, Paul, as he is now called, instead has come to us. We have him in a shelter at present. He appears in reasonable health, although he needs to gain some weight and strength. All being well, he will have a small operation, so he can join the special needs flock.
A huge thank you to those who took him into care and kept him safe.
Will we still need you? Will we still feed you…..yes, Paul, yes…….
honeystrust February 27, 2018 0
"I saw goats. A party can't be all bad when you have goats," Lucy said."
― Mary Jane Hathaway, Persuasion, Captain Wentworth and Cracklin' Cornbread
Recently we were asked if we could assist with a surrendered goat.
Animals are surrendered for many reasons, changes in circumstances, cases of neglect, or that they carer just does not want them. Sometimes the carer initiates the surrender, and at other times a surrender is negotiated to enable to animals to get to a more suitable place.
Some carers are glad to be unburdened of their responsibilities, others are sad and heart broken to lose a friend.
We will always work with a responsible carer to enable them to keep the animal (s) in their care and the animals to stay in their home.
But sometimes it is just not possible, and as large as a person's heart is, there are at times just not the space or the resources.
When the photo of Billy was sent through my own heart gave a leap…he was just like big Al, one of our resident rescue goats. Al has the best nature, a gentle goat giant. When Al came to us he had cuts in his neck from the collar he had been tethered with. He now has a severely lame front leg, from arthritis in his knee, likely resulting from years of being tightly tethered. Al is however a gentle soul and it looked like he would now have a friend.
Al the goat…a handsome fellow
When Billy arrived, he still had his tether rope on. I do not like tethering but I did note..there was not a mark, not a rub, not a sign, of Billy's tethering on his neck. He was bright and healthy, agile and well nourished.
I heard how his carer had cried at his leaving, but was relieved he was going to a good home, where he could walk freely and be with other goats.
So the introductions were made and, to our delight, within days Billy and Al were sharing food, sharing their accommodation and clearly best mates !
We thank those who saw Billy needed new options in life and we thank his carer for looking after him, and also having such love for him to put his ongoing welfare above their own loss of a friend…that is true love indeed.
Billy the goat…a new arrival
Concern yourself more with accepting responsibility than with assigning blame. Let the possibilities inspire you more than the obstacles discourage you.
Recently during a discussion with a friend, I was told of three drakes at a local animal shelter.
Asking how they had come to be there I was told they had been surrendered. A local lady had purchased the group when they were young, on the understanding all were ducks (ie female). As they matured it became obvious that the India Runners were all males.
With a flock of ducks it is important to have the right ratio of ducks and drakes. Too few ducks or too many drakes results in the ducks suffering, and sometimes even becoming paralysed or dying, as the result of too much mating by the males.
Luckily for these boys they were at a compassionate shelter with a no-kill policy.
Whilst appreciating that the carer was looking out for the females in her care, I do not believe surrendering the drakes to the shelter was the right, or responsible, action to take. A decision to take an animal into our care comes with responsibilities. To provide, food, water, a safe environment, shelter, companionship, enrichment. And it is a commitment for life.
The drakes can live as a bachelor flock. The previous carer needed to set up a separate area for the drakes from the ducks and all would be happy.
To simply surrender animals to a shelter because they do not 'suit', to make the animals the responsibility of another, is irresponsible and selfish. Shelters run on donations, with volunteers and limited resources. There are many many animals without a carer who need the support of a shelter.
Knowing how hard it would be for the shelter to rehome the drakes as a group, we approached another rescue with facilities for the drakes. Luckily they were able to assist and so we drove over to collect the three boys. The shelter attendant had a quick lesson in duck wrangling (never ever attempt to catch them by the leg as their legs can easily break) and soon the boys were being chauffeured in style to their new home.
Lucky ducks indeed.
honeystrust January 26, 2018
"The Emperor wishes me to send my innocent little lamb to the slaughter. "
― S.J. Kincaid
According to Jan O'Connell in her blog, 'The Australian Food History Timeline', in 2005 in response to declining lamb sales, the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation recruited former Australian Rules footballer and media personality Sam Kekovich to be their "Lambassador". Ms O'Connell states, ' The first 90-second diatribe condemned vegetarians as un-Australian. Annual rants have continued to promote lamb for Australia Day, resulting in a spike in lamb sales in the week leading up to the national holiday. In my youth, Australia Day used to be a pretty tame affair, mainly taken up with naturalisation ceremonies, flag-raising and speeches. There was the odd re-enactment of the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson and, of course, there was a public holiday, but I don't remember lamb being on the menu.'
Some weeks ago we received a call from a contact located in the west of Victoria. A number of sheep, part of a flock being loaded on a transport destined for the abattoir, were 'left over' (ie they could not be squeezed onto the already heavily laden truck). By way of being an inconvenience, their lives were saved. Fortunately there was someone nearby who could take them, and through them, we were contacted. Although we have taken in so many sheep this season, and our paddock feed is drying up…we were their lifeline and so we agreed to give the five young wethers a safe destination.
Transport was not available until this week, and poignantly, as thousands of other young sheep faced fear, terror and slaughter, these five sheep arrived to safety, to live out their natural lives together.
Although fearful after their journey, already they are responding to us (with Weetabix as always our helper), and starting to settle.
Being Australian, being a 'good' Australian, does not need us to embrace the slaughter of innocent animals. Our lambs are for loving…….
No one gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck
'What about me…arrival number three?'
Sorry, we were getting to you.
Arrival number three for 2018 is the very handsome David. I feel we should have named him Phil…for 'Lucky Phil' because he is one very lucky sheep.
Bred, born and raised to be sold for slaughter, all was going to plan. David, with hundreds of his flock, had been rounded up, yarded, and sent to the sale yards. There they were bought by a meat processor for slaughter.
So again, he was rounded up and pushed up the ramps onto the B double truck. His journey would end by being off loaded into the yards at the abattoir, and in the next day or so, pushed through the door to the slaughter floor, where his short life would end, to provide meat.
David got lucky..very very lucky.
The door had not been secured properly. Not long into his final journey, the force of the other hapless sheep pushed David out of the door and onto the highway. There, stunned, he paused as the truck kept driving.
A passing motorist saw what had happened and, being in the line of work that knew what to do, stopped to help the sheep and secure him, contacting authorities to collect him.
He was impounded and traced through his NLIS tag, but no one wanted to claim him. We put in a successful tender …so David now is more than a commodity, he has a name , not just a number. He is loved.
…and the reward…in less than a week after arrival…after all that he has been through…he allowed me to scratch the top of his woolly head tonight, even though he was free to move away.
So welcome David, we are lucky to care for you
"A kitten is, in the animal world, what a rosebud is in the garden."
― Robert Sowthey
Arrivals no. 4 and 5 for 2018 are a little different. These two babies, together with another sibling, were discovered on a local property. No mother could be located and sadly, in the heat of last weekend, the third sibling died.
Fearful for the remaining kittens the property owners arranged to trap them. We were asked if we could assist in finding a rescue for them. Sadly, at this time of year, cat rescues are overflowing with kittens so we took these two in. We set them up in a large dog crate with a cat cave to hide in, their food, water and a litter tray.
Kittens always amaze me with their self sufficiency when the right conditions are in place. The food was polished off and there was evidence that the litter tray was welcomed :).
Luckily, I knew of a local family who had recently set about to rescue a mother cat and kittens they had found on a vacant property, but sadly were unable to re locate them to trap. So I contacted them to ask if they would consider taking in these babies. They are experienced with kittens and it is an excellent home so I was thrilled when they agreed to foster…with a planned 'foster fail'
So these two little ones were transported to their new home in situ in their crate and now are undergoing socialisation after time to adjust to their traumatic last few days.
When appropriate, all vet work will be done including de sexing and microchipping. We look forward to updates.
honeystrust December 12, 2017
It takes a village to raise a child
On September 5 I saw a post on a local community Facebook page regarding a group of goats who were frequenting a local property. The property owner had posted asking if anyone knew the carer of the goats as they were roaming the neighbourhood, causing damage.
After suggesting the local Shire be contacted, I sent a private message to find out what was happening, as no one had claimed the goats.
The property owner was frustrated at the damage to their garden but did not want the goats to come to any harm, so I suggested I bring over some panels to try to secure the goats and take it from there. Thus started a three month journey…….
I dropped off the panels but at that stage realised the enormity of the challenge. This was in a local area I had not previously visited. A gorge, bushland, ravines…
Then the 'owner' of the goats became known. A relatively new property owner, a largely absent property owner, had decided to purchase five goats, but did not make provision for them to be contained. In the area is a herd of abandoned goats. Before long the five goats were lured into the wilds…and so the problem began.
Roaming far and wide across impenetrable terrain, the goats visited olive groves, vegetable gardens, and caused angst amongst the land holders. They did however regularly return to their 'home' but because the fencing was inadequate, sooner or later they were on the prowl again.
We were given permission to take the goats, if we could secure them….
So a rescue began……
It is all very well to take on animals, but you need to know where they will go to be safe for life. We have a large property and our goats are happy here…but they are the type of goats who hang around. We could not risk letting these goats roam again, and our secure yards are already occupied, A call for help was answered, and a deal struck. We would take in five rescued sheep from another rescue to join our flock, in exchange for them providing 5-star goat accommodation in their existing secure enclosures.
Then I received a call. The owner of the goats was planning to shoot the goats. Not only was this a cruel and unnecessary outcome, unless a goat was killed immediately it would run off to die an horrific death in the bush. Getting the goats was now critical.
The goats had returned to base and I was advised, contained in a yard. So I headed off with the horse float to collect them…….
When I arrived it was apparent the yards were not secure. We tried our best in the circumstances but to no avail…and the end result was the goats headed bush again
Another call that the goats were back…but this time when we arrived and they were running loose in a 100 acre paddock.
We were then advised that the goats were back at the neighbours. So we set up an appealing 'goat retreat' in their shelter with straw bedding, water and feed, hoping they would decide to make it their base. Our plan was to set up a feeding station in a secure yard, and use this to capture the goats.
We heard nothing for a number of weeks, weeks where we were busy with incoming rescues. When we next made contact we found out the goats were still roaming and the neighbourhood was up in arms. The owner still refused to do anything but get a shooter in.
We had already discussed options with other rescues skilled in goat recovery. With time running out and the logistics being so tricky it became clear that there was now only one viable option….the expertise of Manfred, from Five Freedoms Animal Rescue.
It is a huge ask to dart and capture five goats. With any shot being fired the rest will disperse, and this was impossible terrain. Wild, steep, bushland going for miles, with nothing to contain the goats.
The neighbour agreed to coordinate with the representative of the goat's owner and the neighbourhood to allow us time. They also agreed to coordinate directly with Manfred on the goats' whereabouts. We were pulling this together when a friend sent me a Facebook post that was being circulated.
'Free to good home 5 lovely whipper/snippers (goats), they are for the chop If nobody takes them'
It was late at night when I opened the message and saw with horror the five goats, with comments on the post about how wonderful they would be in various meat dishes.
Several frantic messages and texts later, Manfred rearranged a full schedule to get to the farm. The owner was contacted to agree that the property be accessed.
Amazingly, and totally to the credit of Manfred, four of the five goats were successfully darted and captured…..this was incredible given the situation where the goats could not be contained. The four were transported to a new home.
We were so happy…but each and every one of us could only think about the last goat, who had run off before she could be darted. Manfred, so professional and so compassionate, would not rest until the fifth goat was brought in.
The two days later I received a message. The fifth goat had appeared. Manfred went back and darted her…but the dart glanced off and she took to the bush. Manfred, Helen and everyone searched through thick bush terrain for hours but she could not be found.
Holding onto hope we waited….
Then on Sunday morning, another message. The goat had reappeared, seeking comfort from the resident alpacas. Once again Manfred drove to the farm. We waited for news. Then I received a message…could I head to the farm, help was needed.
By the time I got there Manfred had secured her. Climbing again through the horrific terrain was about to return, desperate that the goat again had got away when he spotted a 'strange looking rock'….
Getting her back was a heroic task but he did it…Safely contained…the fifth goat….hardly to be believed.
Within an hour all five were reunited, now safe forever.
Sadly the owner has no interest in contributing to the cost of securing the goats, no interest in their welfare, no interest in even making contact to say a thank you.
Please, only ever bring animals into your life if you are willing and able to take full responsibility to care for them and protect them from harm, and this includes making sure they are not causing disruption to others.
It takes a village…not only to raise a child, it takes community of rescuers, it takes people like the neighbours in this case, who wanted the best outcome for the goats, who were willing to do whatever it took…it takes this to do right.
Our sincere thanks to those who cared, the compassionate neighbours, willing to give practical support and help, to Pam from Edgars Mission who offered advice and support, to Jason for coming out to try and get the goats in, to Anne from Horse Shepherd for providing a safe haven, and to Manfred and Helen, for their compassion, skill and boundless determination, for making it possible.
honeystrust May 27, 2017 0
For the story so far please read Georges' horses – Part One
One of the horses to arrive from George was Jackie. A lovely black TB mare. Jackie was aged but in good condition and, a horse with the most beautiful nature.
Soon after Jackie's arrival we took in a filly, Rosie straight from the slaughter yard, where she had waited for two weeks for slaughter. Luckily, her fate changed and Rosie came to us. See Rosie's story at The secret hidden in the Rose.
Rosie needed love. lots of love. She needed someone to give her confidence and a feeling of safety, someone to heal her soul.
And in the paddock was Jackie. Jackie immediately adopted Rosie. She would share her food bucket, gently encouraged Rosie to mutually groom, watched over Rosie.
With more horses arriving I knew I had to rehome Jackie as she was in good health and with an ideal temperament. But I could not deprive Rosie of her surrogate mother and guide.
So I put Jackie up for adoption, with the proviso that Jackie and Rosie be homed together. A friend was looking for a safe riding horse (gentle occasional riding!) and Jackie fitted the bill. She was happy to adopt Rosie as well. This was an experienced, loving and caring home and so, as hard as it was to part with them both, we were so glad that such a great home was offered.
The years passed. Rosie has matured and able to live with other horses happily. Jackie looked after the young horses, always the mentor, always the guide, always giving comfort and confidence. Then she became the companion of an aged standard bred, and just recently all moved to a property even closer to us. Jackie never was ridden again, she just had a life of leisure.
So every day I could see Jackie as I drove past, peacefully grazing with Johnny, her friend. I knew, however, that her health was starting to fail. I was always updated though and she was receiving every care. Jackie would rally but clearly age was catching up.
A few weeks ago Johnny peacefully passed. Jackie grieved and her health faltered. She had a new companion, was moved close to the house, fed, rugged, tested and loved….but we all knew it was just a matter of time.
Last night, comfortable and pain free, Jackie passed, to be with Johnny and to meet back up with George, Twinkie, Call Me Misty, My Misty, Rachael (the Filly), and all her other friends.
Bless you Jackie and thank you to Nat who loved and cared for Jackie in her final years.
Jackie will be buried at her home. Nat has chosen a lovely spot that overlooks our property.
Vale Jackie
honeystrust February 8, 2017 0
Summer in 2015/2016 was tough.
With no spring rains, paddock feed disappeared quickly, hay crops were at 25% of usual harvest, hay was scarce and expensive. After 5 years of low rainfall, our dams dried up and we were buying in our tank water.
Luckily we were able to secure nearby agistment for the cattle. With the purchase of a round bale feed out trailer, we could to use round bales to feed the remaining pasture animals.
Many many animals were in need and it was not possible to rehome.
Then finally after months, the rains came, and came, and came. Just fantastic. The creek flooded, the paddocks greened up, and the dams actually overflowed.
It was all just in time, as we had fed out our hay supply and the cattle had returned from the agistment.
Unlike other regions, central Victoria has had a relatively mild Summer for 2016/17. Hot days have been spaced with more mild days in between. Although it is dry, there are episodes of rain to freshen the paddocks and fill the water tanks.
Hay harvest have been plentiful and there is still a good amount of grazing in the paddocks.
We now also have access to a 4WD diesel tray ute. This has made moving around the property and transporting feed and bales, so much easier. We have also relocated our feed storage and re configured our hay store to reduce the amount of manual handling of heavy feed bags and bales.
So with less time needed on feeding out, our focus has been on sorting out our infrastructure.
After ten to fifteen years many of our fences need upgrading. The changing weather causes posts to move, gates shift, and fencing wire needs restraining or replacing, as well as repairing some of the yards. We also need to upgrade the electrical fencing and to fence off the access to the hay shed to make the stocking of the shed and retrieving bales easier and less fraught.
We started on our fencing upgrade in spring. Our contractor needed to take a break for hay harvest and will soon recommence to finish the work.
The sheep
We are planning to construct a new purpose built paddock for the sheep. Most of the sheep are happy ranging the olive grove but we have a few determined explorers who need very secure accommodation. PS the sheep below had decided to visit the cattle on their neighbouring agistment…this was on the walk home!
With he success of using our main shed for shearing in 2016, we will be working on having more available room in time for shearing 2017, as well as purchasing more portable panels for yarding and runs. With a flock of nearly one hundred sheep in residence at any one time we need to upgrade our sheep specific infrastructure.
We would also like to purchase a
sheep 'deck chair' from the USA to make the handing of individual sheep for hoof trimming more manageable.
a trailer hay feeder for our special needs sheep to reduce waste
The goats
With the increase in our goat residents we need two dedicated goat areas with suitable shelters and activity areas. At present our special needs goats are housed in the horse yards and loose boxes. We need to free up the these for new arrivals.
The rest of the goats are loving having the olive grove to roam. They have a dirt mound on the hill that gives them a splendid view of everything. They have also appropriated the new studio….destined as WWOOF accommodation…not a long term option! The sheep, and often Samba the donkey, love sleeping under this structure but again…not a permanent option.
The poultry
With the recent assistance of two young travellers, we have rearranged the poultry accommodation. This is a work in progress.
So far we have emptied out the main poultry house so we can re-lay the bedding and put in new perches. The aim is for the chickens to be the sole occupants of this enclosure, which, over time, have been taken over by the geese and the ducks. With this achieved we are working on integrating newer chicken arrivals with the flock.
The geese now have new sleeping quarters, totally separate from the other poultry and giving them more ready access to one of the dams.
Our next step is to set up new sleeping quarters for the ducks. This will need the purchase of a new poultry structure.
We will then have a larger A-frame available for special needs chickens who need to be permanently housed separately from the flock.
The horses and donkeys
Last week three long term visiting horses have moved on, with Flip joining them. This, together with herd integration, has given us the opportunity to rest some of the paddocks. We have been harrowing the paddocks after rain and will be keeping them free of grazing for as long as possible.
After a break over Christmas, the farrier will be back next week to start on hoof trims and there are a few horses needing their dental work brought up to date.
We then need to do organise our winter rug supply. At least three of the older horses are going to need their rugs adjusted and lined to lift off their withers.
Darling Louis, now well into his forties, will need extra special care this winter. He is very sprightly and alert but struggles to maintain weight.
We have also lined up a trainer for young George, now three. After some initial training on site he will go off site for further development. We will then be looking for a great home for him.
The cattle
The increased pasture feed has been such a boon for the cattle. This will not last over winter. To assist with resting paddocks we are hoping to secure agistment on a neighbouring property for over winter and into spring.
Bess is ageing but still keeping up with the herd. Annalise and Rupert have both made wonderful recoveries from their dislocated hips and are now fully mobile.
The alpacas
Clarence and Henry are a very relaxed pair. As long as they have someone to look after, a small flock of sheep, or Robbie the pony, they are happy! Clarence continues to insist on visiting any paddock of his choice but he always has a purpose!
Our aim is to further improve the accommodation for the animals, caring for the land, ensuring we have readily available facilities for animals presenting in need, and using what we have efficiently and to ensure the safety of the animals and us.
As always, we thank you for your support.


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Drake and UNI face top teams in the Valley
February 13, 2013 By Todd Kimm
The UNI basketball goes for their fourth consecutive win Wednesday night as the Panthers host 23rd ranked Creighton. The Bluejays are tied for the lead in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, even though they have lost their last two games.
Panther coach Ben Jacobson says that despite those losses, Creighton is still playing very well as they had won three in a row prior to the two loses. He says those loses came to good teams and he says that is not an indication of how they are playing.
Jacobson says that Creighton is a difficult team to prepare for because they are equally talented inside and outside.
The Bluejays are again led by All-American Doug McDermott, son of head coach Greg McDermott. Doug originally committed to UNI, and Jacobson says it's clear that McDermott has worked to improve his game.
"Doug has always had a great feel and knack for scoring," Jacobson says. Creighton coach Greg McDermott says that UNI is just a handful of plays away from being at the top of the Valley standings.
Wednesday's matchup is set for a 7:00 tip-off at the McLeod Center. UNI has won each of their last three home meetings with the Bluejays.
Drake is on the road to take on Wichita State in the Valley. The Shockers are one of three teams tied at the top of the Valley standings with a 9-4 record.
Drake coach Mark Phelps says they have some really good players and seem to be back on track after losing a few games. The schedule does not get any easier for the Bulldogs who have dropped their last two games. Phelps says that'st he reality of playing in the MVC, you have tough games each time out.
Drake is 5-8 in the Valley and 11-13 overall.
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Wilson Field and the Macmillan Coffee Morning 2016
Approximate read time: 1 minute Published on: 27th July 2016
On 30th September, the staff here at Wilson Field's Sheffield office will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning 2016.
Fundraising with coffee and cake
The Macmillan Coffee Morning began back in 1990 and has grown over the last 26 years to become the world's biggest coffee morning. In total, the event has raised over £138 million which goes to support people living with cancer, their friends and family. It also helps support the hundreds of Macmillan nurses all over the country whose role is vital for so many.
But it isn't just the money raised that's important to this charity. They are raising awareness of themselves, the work they do and the difficulties families across the UK face when they receive a cancer diagnosis.
The idea for this event is very simple. Get some of your friends or colleagues together, bake some cakes, drink some coffee or tea and have a chat.
By selling your cakes and drinks or simply encouraging people to donate, you will be helping make a big difference. A difference in the lives of people who have been affected by cancer in any way.
We, at Wilson Field, feel that this is an important event and we want to support it and the charity by taking part. So, on September 30th, we'll be one of many coffee mornings taking place up and down the country.
If you are interested in holding your own coffee morning or you just want to find out more about the charity, visit their website.
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The Volvo Round Ireland Race - Imagine a formula one motor racing circuit; add the twists and bends into it and you have an exciting and varied course. Indeed, the same is true of the Round Ireland, which has so many turning points, providing for a range of diverse weather and tidal conditions that serve up a cocktail of complexity for the offshore racer. You will find this race a challenge that is unrivalled amongst any middle distance offshore race the world over.
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During the training weekend you will have a chance to try all aspects of yacht racing including foredeck, pit, trimming helming and Navigation. For a long distance race it is essential that the crew have sailed together to get to know one another so that a winning team can be formed. Everyone will need to know the boat well before embarking on the big adventure and the training weeknd will cover all of this and more.
This Channel race is designed as a 24-36 hour stamina-building race based on the sailing times for the average boat in the fleet. The race kicks off early Saturday morning. The style of course set has many corners and will no doubt cover all points of sail, so there will definitely be plenty to do on deck. Tactically a difficult race as the legs are relatively short but will give a good grounding forthe Round Ireland race itself. We should arrive back in Cowes sometime Sunday afternoon, and it is pretty much guaranteed that you will be exhausted at the end of the weekend!
We plan to leave the Solent 13th June for the passage to Wicklow taking about 2/3 days. On arrival time will be spent restocking the boat in readiness for the race itself. The Round Ireland Race starts from Wicklow at 14.00pm local time. The course is to leave Ireland and all its islands (excluding Rockall to starboard). The course distance is approximately 704 miles and we expect to complete the circumnavigation of Ireland in about 3/4 days. During the race the whole team will have to work together to keep the racing going 24 hours a day. Watch systems will allow for adequate time for sleep so when on deck everyone is alert and mind set on sailing performance. On arrival back in Wicklow we will celebrate in local style, rest and then set sail back for our home waters of Cowes.
We hope that you have found this of some interest and if you would like more in-depth information please do not hesitate to contact by telephone, fax, email or letter. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Once we have received your booking form and deposit we can confirm your place with us on our Round Ireland Campaign.


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Q: BigCommerce Get Orders by Min Date Created I am having issues trying to access orders by the min_date_created.
Here is some sample data from the orders.json. Note: the formatting might not be 100% correct because I took out a lot of irrelevant data
[{"id":341,"customer_id":0,"date_created":"Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:43:32 +0000","date_modified":"Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:43:44 +0000","date_shipped":"","status_id":1,"status":"Pending"},

{"id":342,"customer_id":0,"date_created":"Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:43:32 +0000","date_modified":"Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:43:46 +0000"}]

I use this URL (I have taken out some of the values for privacy):
https://xxxxxxx.mybigcommerce.com/api/v2/orders.json?min_date_created=Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:43:32 +0000

Formatted with the %20 for spaces I get this...
https://xxxxxx.mybigcommerce.com/api/v2/orders.json?min_date_created=Thu,%2015%20Nov%202012%2021:43:32%20+0000

Everything I can see looks fine... But when I submit the request I get 500 Internal Server Error and there is no data displayed.

A: I guess your min_date_created is not properly URL encoded, , and : were not URL encode.
It would look like Wed%2C%2015%20May%202013%2005%3A30%3A00%20%2B0000.

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Q:  tag condition not working for session variables in Struts 2 I am facing a peculiar issue for last 2 days, but could not find the cause.
I have a <s:if> tag in JSP file to check if the given boolean variable is true. If yes, I am displaying the menu.
I am checking 4 different variable of which 3 variables are working except 1. If any one of the variables superAdmin, admin and requester is true, then the list is displayed. But if the variable person is true, then the list is not shown.
I tried to print the value of the variable on the screen using <s:hidden...>, its printing the value as TRUE.
The variable is set as true and is passed to the UI.
Still, the <s:if> tag is not checking the boolean variable person, and so the list is not displayed on the screen.
<s:if test="%{#session.userDetails.superAdmin || #session.userDetails.admin || #session.userDetails.person || #session.userDetails.requester}">

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A: Based on your post, you say that the list shouldn't be shown if the variable person is true, otherwise it should be shown when its false.
Ergo, the if-condition should be !#session.userDetails.person , hence the !.

A: Try this:
<s:if test="#session.userDetails.superAdmin || #session.userDetails.admin || #session.userDetails.person || #session.userDetails.requester">

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A: This is what you should check if this works then you have problems with the return type of the variable.
<s:if test="%{#session.userDetails.person == true}">

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The lines around Remote applications: map, Offers: map and multiple NetworkInterfaces: map[... are probably not interesting to include normally.
From the time when this bug was filed, to mentioning of the "controller" which is a Juju 2 terminology, I am guessing that this is not a Juju 1.25.x bug.
I am re-targeting this to "juju" project that tracks Juju 2 bugs.


The concert built on the success of Band Aid's charity single of 1984. Organised by the colourful "Sir" Bob Geldof – the acceptable face of Irish rockstars – and the rather greyer (plain old "Mr") Midge Ure, it was beamed live to over 1.9 billion people in 150 countries.
It featured many of the biggest stars of the day, and several of the day before, with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Black Sabbath, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young all reforming for the event. Unfortunately many of the old codgers' performances fell flat. Led Zeppelin were particularly terrible.
The concert opened with chart-topping beat combo the Band of the Coldstream Guards, followed by Status Quo.
U2 played a 14-minute rendition of one of their songs, during which Bono contrived to save an attractive young audience member from being crushed to death.
Dire Straits wowed the audience with their global hit "Money For Nothing", and Phil Collins showed off by playing in both London and Philadelphia, flying between the two on Concorde.
But it was 1970s pomp rockers turned 80s popsters Queen, and more specifically the late great Freddie Mercury – who didn't even feature on the Band Aid record – who stole the show. The band's Live Aid performance made global mega superstars out of them.
But just after, when the postal address for donations was being read out, Geldof interjected "Fook the address! Let's get the numbers!" Donations shot up to £300 a second.
In total, £150m was raised for famine relief in Ethiopia.


Ah allright because there is so many its getting confusing.
It's better. Gorilla Glass is mostly used,but not so effective.
Well so its like Panzer Glass, Dragontail Glass or what. There is so many i am confused.


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Die União das Freguesias de Peso da Régua e Godim ist eine portugiesische Gemeinde (Freguesia) im Kreis (Concelho) Peso da Régua im Norden Portugals.

Geschichte
Die Gemeinde entstand im Zuge der Gebietsreform vom 29. September 2013 durch die Zusammenlegung der ehemaligen Gemeinden Peso da Régua und Godim.

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Current: A change of tactics for Majestic Man
A change of tactics for Majestic Man
Trainer Phil Williamson thinks tomorrow may be the time to roll the dice with Majestic Man.
And that could mean more aggressive tactics with the speedster in the $100,000 National Trot at Alexandra Park's twilight Auckland Cup meeting.
Majestic Man is coming to end of a huge month, having been a luckless second in the Inter Dominion Trot Final when he refused to take the passing lane and then a booming runner-up to Oscar Bonavena in the Flying Mile at Cambridge last Tuesday.
On both occasions you could argue that reverse the runs he and his conquerors had and Majestic Man could have won, and Oamaru trainer Williamson says tomorrow may be the time to take bad luck out of the equation.
"It is his last race of the campaign and it might be time for a change of tactics," said Williamson.
"I am not saying he should have won those last two races but if he had gone into the passing lane when Brad (Williamson) wanted in the ID Final I think he would have beaten Winterfell.
"And while Oscar is a machine, I think we have gone every bit as good as him at Cambridge when we had to come wide and he trailed.
"So this might be our chance even though it is a very good field." The Group one 2700m mobile rates as the strongest trotting race in Australasia for at least two years, with most of the Inter Dominion stars plus Oscar Bonavena and last season's Northern Trot Derby winner Enhance Your Calm.
With so many Group one winners in the field Williamson thinks the best place to be might be in front of them.
"If he shows his usual gate speed and crosses Winterfell, then I'd be happy for Brad to stay in front.
"If he is out there in front trotting even quarters (400m sectionals) in 30 seconds and Oscar is still good enough to come around him and beat him then so be it.
"And that might be the case but this is almost certainly our last run of the campaign. I doubt we will go to Australia for the Great Southern Star so I think it is time to have a crack."
Williamson will put a boring pole on Majestic Man in case tactics change and he does need to be steered into the passing lane but the prospect of him free-wheeling in front and making the other favourites chase him down would set the National Trot alight.
Tomorrow's meeting is stacked with All Stars-trained favourites and it is extremely hard to see them beaten in either the Auckland Cup or the $200,000 Sales Series Pace.
So Majestic Man in the Trot and the Robert Dunn-trained pair of Spellbound and Need You Now in he Alabar Sires' Stakes Championship look the best chances of stopping a total All Stars domination of the final meeting for 2019.
While tactics can change, if Majestic Man can cross Winterfell and lead then regardless of whether he can hold on to win the quinella with Oscar Bonavena comes more sharply into focus as if the pair are lead and parked at the 800m it is going to take a slick trotter to get past them both.
With co-trainer Mark Purdon sticking with Oscar Bonavena as he prepares for an overseas campaign Natalie Rasmussen gets back on Interdom winner Winterfell from barrier one, with Tim Williams the new driver for Enhance Your Calm.
Marcoola, who was a costly early galloper in the Flying Mile at Cambridge, will also have a new driver with Scott Phelan to take the reins, Phelan having done much of the work with the enigmatic trotter since he joined the Barry Purdon stable.


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ClassicReload » B.C. II: Grog's Revenge
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If using USB Joystick/Gamepad, you can plug the controller in the USB port once the game is loaded for best results.
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B.C. II: Grog's Revenge is a 1984 computer game by Sierra On-Line for the Commodore 64 and ColecoVision. This game is the sequel to B.C.'s Quest For Tires and is also based on B.C.. the newspaper comic strip by Johnny Hart.
As in the original game, B.C. II has the player taking control of a caveman riding a stone unicycle. The goal and gameplay are different, however. The character now is Thor instead of B.C., and Thor is searching for the "Meaning of Life" within several mountains.
The player must navigate through the mountains, collecting clams. Like the comic strip, they are clams in the literal sense but are used as a slang term for money, in this case to pay the toll to another caveman, Peter, to move on to the next mountain. There are two modes of play. The first is on the mountain, where the user can move all four directions, but must avoid falling off the cliff or encountering the creature Grog, who will yell "GROG" and knock the player off the mountain. The player may enter caves, which is the second mode. The caves are dark except for a beam of light emitting from the player, and clams must be collected without running into rocks. If the player reaches the end of a mountain, there is a bridge to a new mountain. If the player has enough clams, then the game continues; otherwise, it is necessary to go back and find more clams.
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At the second day of the symposium, plenary speakers will exchange their views on the "commodification and consumption of language education" at the round table session. At the end of the symposium, participants will also have a chance to discuss in a small group about their views on this topic, so that all of us can be involved in this discussion.
This round table session will be conducted in Japanese.


in the lobby of Grillmarket.
Having a glass of Borg – a great tasting beer that has a tinge of sweetness, almost reminded me of cider.
Our bread "basket" – so tasty with a bit of butter and a sprinkling of lava salt!
Our appetizer – mini burgers of lobster, puffin and whale!
My main dish – Tenderloin of Horse!
A close up of my horse tenderloin – a really lean meat served medium-rare.
A close up of one of the mini burgers – I can't tell which one this was 🙂 nonetheless, they were all tasty!
The Fish Gourmet – a combination of salmon, redfish and salted cod all in a single dish.
Homemade ice cream bliss! Four delicious homemade ice creams!
Our table – feels very "Canadian" with the plaid and wood table.


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Documents detail the secret strategy behind Trump's census citizenship question push
NPR reports:
Former President Donald Trump's administration spent years trying to add a census citizenship question as part of a secret strategy for altering the population numbers used to divide up seats in Congress and the Electoral College, internal documents released Wednesday by the House Oversight and Reform Committee confirm.
Long kept from the public, the Trump administration memos and emails were disclosed by lawmakers following a more than two-year legal fight that began after Trump officials refused to turn them over for a congressional investigation. Citing the "exceptional circumstances" of the case, the Biden administration, which inherited the lawsuit last year, agreed to allow House oversight committee members and their staff to review the documents.
The hotly contested question — "Is this a person a citizen of the United States?" — ultimately did not end up on the 2020 census forms. In 2019, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's unprecedented efforts after finding its use of the Voting Rights Act as the stated reasoning for the question "seems to have been contrived," as Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion. [Continue reading…]
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During the session you will work on a hand-crafted cradled birch ply panel. You will learn about the tools, materials and methods of creating your encaustic wax painting in a safe environment.
The day will begin with a short introduction to R&F encaustic paints, followed by a demonstration of building up layers of wax medium, fusing the wax with a heat gun.
I will discuss various techniques for example, shellac burn, photo-encaustic, mixed media collaging, wax casting and encaustic collograph printing. I encourage you to bring along your ideas, photographs, anything that inspires you. You will have ample time to experiment and will leave with a finished panel and, I hope, lots of enthusiasm to take it further.
This session is ideal for experienced Artists who are looking at ways of integrating encaustic wax into their current medium, or novices who are intrigued by this relatively unique medium in the UK.
All encaustic paints (R&F), heat tools and hotplate are available to use.
Selection of mixed media materials.
My daughter and I have recently spent a most enjoyable day with Lyn Kirkland at her Portland workshop learning the technique of inserting photographs, which we supplied, into wax which resulted in fantastic 3d images. Lyn copied our pictures onto special 'paper', provided us with three different sized wooden boards and all the wax.
Lyn, a lovely, incredibly talented lady, is patient, kind and fun to be with, and as a bonus coffee or tea were served all day. She also makes the most delicious cakes which she shared with us. If you haven't already tried encaustic work I can thoroughly recommend that you have a go.
As a photographer, I wanted to learn more about embedding my images in wax and exploring ways to create texture. Lyn planned her day course with me meticulously - she was in touch prior to find out exactly what I wanted to learn and made some very helpful suggestions to maximise our time together. On arrival, she had prepared various birch panels for our experimentations and also printed my images on to a variety of papers so I could see what difference that would make in the final piece. We managed to complete four pieces, but it never felt rushed or overwhelming. In fact, Lyn made sure I had all the information as printouts and she spoilt with lunchtime nibbles, which was a lovely bonus! I look forward to future courses with Lyn - she's a wonderful teacher with a warm, generous personality. Highly recommended.
I had the most fantastic day with Lyn a couple of weeks ago learning as a complete art beginner. Lyn is not only incredibly talented but a wonderfully fun teacher. We explored many different techniques whilst focusing on my core interest of the sea. The tips & tricks and money saving hacks that Lyn provided has made this an exciting but also realistic medium to continue. I would highly recommend this to all. Thank you so much!!!
I wanted inspiration and insight into this art/craft and a day with Lyn Kirkland gives you exactly that. Open to sharing her knowledge and skills freely, I had a fabulous day learning the techniques associated with this art form under Lyn's patient and inspirational guidance. You will not be disappointed by choosing this intriguing course. Go away with your created project, inspired to explore this craft further and a list of items to set you on your path. Free tea and coffee and scrumptious homemade cake together with Lyn's friendly, warm personality and charm will leave you hungry for more and a yearning to return again. Thank you Lyn. It was a great day!!
I have had the most amazing day with Lyn, she has so much knowledge she kindly shares with you and great teaching skills. It is one of the most exciting mediums I have ever used, having the unexpected wow factor. Lyn's passion truly shines through and it becomes contagious. I love lyn's sense of humour, truly had a good old chuckle with her. I think every one should have a go and don't not be scared as Lyn puts you at ease.
Thank you so much for your review of the day. I feel we achieved a great deal and I hope that you will go on to explore more techniques with encaustic wax. Lovely to meet you.
Lyn is a very generous with her knowledge on ALL things encaustic.
the medium through her demonstrations.
give me the confidence to further pursue encaustic painting for myself.
We recently spent a wonderful day with the lovely, talented Lyn at her Encaustic Workshop. The method was entirely different to the Encaustic work that was familiar to us but Lyn talked us through the processes patiently sharing thoughts and ideas. Consequently we came home with two pieces of art work that we were so pleased to have produced. Don't hesitate have a go you won't regret it but beware Lyn's cakes are so scrummy - make sure you leave room for a slice or two.
Hilary, it was a pleasure to have both your company for the day, I do hope that you continue to explore encaustic.
While away on a holiday in the Pacific Northwest I stumbled across Encaustic Art and once I returned to Jersey I started searching for a workshop to help me get started. After combing the internet I found Lyn Kirkland who was available for a private two day workshop in Portland, Dorset.
Once I made my way there, I had a wonderful time with Lyn learning so many techniques I would have been guessing at if I didn't have this "hands on" experience. There is so much to know about encaustic painting and Lyn is inspirational and generous with her knowledge and her art supplies.
I have just completed Day@The Studio with Lyn and must say it has been fantastic experience. I wish I'd known it before... Lyn is very generous in explaining the secrets of encaustics (so hard to find) and she makes the best chocolate brownies ever!!!
I strongly recommend this class, you will learn a lot plus you will be in a great company of passionate and patient artist Lyn!!
Dear Lyn, thank you for inspirational moments at your Atelier! I enjoyed every second and have learned so much!! Highly recommended!!!
I had a great time learning all things encaustic. Thank you for sharing your marvellous tips n tricks with me ! So generous of you , I only wish we had had more time to play ! MY colleagues were very impressed and want to also learn the technique too! So, again many thanks for such a welcoming and thoroughly enjoyable day ….you are fab!
I want to thank you for the truly inspiring encaustic workshop.Not only did I go away knowing some wonderful techniques and a sound basis of encaustic painting but your sharing of ideas was so generous and encouraging.I felt that you understood the approach I have to painting and you helped me to realise this in a new medium.It certainly suits my style and I can't wait to set up my own encaustic equipment.Your helpful information as to where to obtain the equipment economically is a godsend.
I loved the medium of wax and pigment,the pace and smell of it all and the magic of it!
I was so pleased with my final painting and can recall exactly how each part of it was achieved,a useful reference indeed.I took it to my art class the next day along with your leaflets and everyone was so interested and intrigued.
I will spread the word.Thank you,Lyn,for a truly memorable and creative day.
I had a wonderful day with Lyn and came away inspired to continue with the technique. Lyn is very giving with ideas to try whilst at the same time being sensitive to each person's individual approach and their desires for the type of work they would like to achieve. She gave lots of tips about equipment and how to use everyday objects to minimise costs as well as supplying a comprehensive hand out of suppliers. Focused work in a relaxed atmosphere. Great.
It has all been really exciting, and I learned a lot, both about wax processes, and about putting the colours and additions together so that they work. It has been a real worthwhile experience, and I can't wait to do it again!
I have just spent a wonderful day with Lyn Kirkland being taught the delightful alchemy of encaustic art. Lyn is an excellent teacher, inspiring and keen to share all the possibilities of the medium, whilst sensitive enough to step back to give plenty of room for her students' own ideas to take form. I would heartily recommend Lyn if you are curious about this fascinating medium.
Thank you so much for today Lyn, I had a fantastic time!
next. Thank you, Lyn, for a great day.
I took part in one of Lyn's encaustic art workshops more than 8 weeks ago and fell in love with using wax as an art medium. Lyn teaches in a patient and encouraging way and makes every session interesting and enjoyable. Encaustic art is a new technique for me. It is relatively simple yet every session has been different in an inspiring way. I highly recommend Lyn's workshops and shall be continuing to attend them, as well as carrying on my new found passion at home. Many Thanks to Lyn and to the Purbeck Workshop for hosting them.
I have just enjoyed a Workshop day with Lyn today. It was very informative and extremely enjoyable. Lyn is a friendly and very talented teacher and was equipped to help me produce a beautiful piece of encaustic artwork. Even more importantly she has inspired me to continue in this media. Very exciting and rewarding. Thank you Lyn.


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The iconic Charlotte Perriand spent 20 years working on the immensive architectural project of Les Arcs Ski Resort in Savoie, France. This dining or occasional table is one the furniture pieces she designed for this project. The combination of the striking black metal base and the characteristic octagonal shape of the pinewood top make this a particularly interesting design. The top is in original and nicely patinated condition.
Bibliography: Mary Mcleod et al, Charlotte Perriand, An Art of Living, Harry, N. Abrams. New York, 2003, page 190.


Cost efficiency and supply chain transformation as part of a new operating model will be core topics the NHS Supply Chain will highlight in its morning keynote session at May's SHD Logistics Conference in London.
Its headlining speaking session, to be delivered by Director of Supply Chain Chris Holmes (pictured right) and Head of Logistics James Turpin, will walk delegates through the implementation of a new operating model – what the NHS calls the Future Operating Model – aimed at delivering £2.4bn of savings to the organisation. The session will focus on the change programme the organisation will embark on which will see the transformation of current systems that enable the benefits of the model to be delivered.
The transformation programme falls in line with Lord Carter's vision, SHD Logistics owner Informa Exhibitions' Group CEO, who last September published a report which identified unwarranted variation in procurement across the NHS.
Co-speaker Holmes has worked within the NHS for over 20 years in a variety of senior procurement and supply chain roles. This has included the management of the procurement and customer related activities undertaken by NHS Supply Chain. Meanwhile, Turpin is head of logistics for Supply Chain Co-ordination, a £2.5bn company that manages the NHS Supply Chain. James leads the national distribution network supplying medical and clinical consumables to the NHS.
Turpin joined the NHS in 2014, leading a £100m storage and distribution services procurement program covering clinical countermeasures, vaccines and medicines.
Their keynote session will be supported by insightful speaking presentations from AB InBev's warehouse specialist John Tudball, a company that brews lager brands Budweiser and Corona. Tudball's session will be followed by XPO Logistics' UK Supply Chain Managing Director Gavin Williams, Prologis UK sustainability officer Simon Cox, and a Digital Leaders panel debate chaired by logistics consultants BearingPoint. B&Q and Screwfix Kingfisher and technology giant Siemens completes the speaker agenda for the event.
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Milly Thompson uses a variety of different media including wall-sculpture/painting, print, text, digital and performance to imagine the correlation between commodity and pleasure, the rational and the irrational, hyperbole and tropes of truth or meaning. Juggling these concepts through various forms, both found or not, enables her to build a set of visual manifestations for living and understanding.
Milly was in artists' collective BANK from 1994 to 2003, and created work for solo and group exhibitions at galleries including Tate Modern, ICA and Whitechapel Gallery. Her individual work has been featured in exhibitions, residencies and commissions at galleries including Peer UK, Focal Point Gallery and South London Gallery. Recent projects include two related commissioned prints for Focal Point Gallery: Save Southend-on-Sea Central Library (2009) and BOGOF (2016) and the publication Alison Jones & Milly Thompson C21ST RECENT HISTORY (2016) narrating the collaborations and collected works from 2010.
Milly is a six-time recipient of the Goldsmiths Research Award, a two-time winner of the Arts Council of England's Individual Artist Award and the Elephant Trust Award, and has also been presented with the British School at Rome's Sargant Award and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award.
BANK's work is held in various public collections including TATE, British Council, MOMA NY and Printed Matter NY. Milly's solo work is in British Library, Printed Matter NY and Focal Point Gallery.
Milly has been teaching at Goldsmiths on the MFA since 2000. She teaches in the Painting department at the Royal College of Art. Previously Milly taught at Portsmouth BA and Chelsea MA during the 90's and early 00's. Milly is a mentor on the Wysing Poly Residency.
Milly Thompson has two main areas of interest, firstly a body of painting, and related works, that considers the textures of beauty and representation around ideas of perfection and ageing. A body of text work extends these ideas through manifestos entitled I choose Painting. The manifestos are currently being developed into a mentoring scheme for post-college artists called AGONY-ART-LIFE which will be a facility for artists wanting to talk about their art-life and offering help with fund-raising and applications and other professional practice questions. It will be made in collaboration with ex-students of both Goldsmiths MFA and RCA Painting MA.
Second is projects and work united by a loose theme of reflections on collaboration, authorship, contemporary understandings of feminism and outsider-ness. It is a continuation of a collaborative project first enacted with BANK from 1994 – 2003. Since 2010 Milly has collaborated with Alison Jones resulting in many outputs: exhibitions, residencies, a commission, two publications and a co-organized panel discussion with LGP, a project space set up by the Art and Design Dept of Coventry University, with papers from Nicholas Cullinan, Mark Harris, Ian Hunt, Angela McRobbie and Monika Szewczyk.
Thompson, Milly. 2018. 'Akerman Daly – Artist in Residence 2017/18 & associated commissions'. In: "Akerman Daly 'Resident Artist' 2017/18", online, 01 Jan 2017 - 01 April 2018.
Thompson, Milly. 2017. Merchandise & Accessories. In: "Merchandise & Accessories", London, United Kingdom, 15 Jul - 15 Oct 2017.
Thompson, Milly. 2017. Dik Piks. In: "Dik Piks", Lady BeckUnit 22c, Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7DZ, United Kingdom, July 2017.
Thompson, Milly. 2013. INTRECCIOMIRAGE, 2013. In: "INTRECCIOMIRAGE", 43 Inverness Street, 2013.
Thompson, Milly. 2013. Ritual Volcanic, 2013. In: "Ritual Volcanic", 5 St Margarets Place Glasgow G1 5JY, 2013.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2012. ÉVASION, 2012. In: "ÉVASION", Lanchester Gallery, The Hub, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QT, 14 January – 19 February 2012.
Thompson, Milly. 2012. Les Biennale, 2012. In: "Les Biennale", 187 Wilton Street, Glasgow, April 2012.
Thompson, Milly. 2011. Nothing is Forever, 2010. In: "Nothing is Forever", South London Gallery, United Kingdom, 25 June - 19 September 2010.
Thompson, Milly. 2011. Saucisson Chiffonaire, 2011. In: "Saucisson Chiffonaire", Caribic Residency Kunsthalle, Portugal, May 2011.
Thompson, Milly. 2011. Posters for Pleasure, 2011-12. In: "Posters for Pleasure", I-land, Herefordshire, United Kingdom, August and August 2012.
Thompson, Milly and Bedwell, Simon A.. 2010. Rude Britannia: British Comic Art. In: "Rude Britannia: British Comic Art", Tate Britain, United Kingdom, 9 June – 5 September 2010.
Thompson, Milly and Bedwell, Simon A.. 2010. So be it: interventions in printed matter. In: "So be it: interventions in printed matter", Andrew Roth, NYC, United States, April 8– May 7, 2010.
Bedwell, Simon A.; Thompson, Milly; Russell, John and Williamson, Andrew. 2010. GRAND NATIONAL: ART FROM BRITAIN. In: "GRAND NATIONAL: ART FROM BRITAIN", Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium, Vestfossen, Norway.
Thompson, Milly. 2010. Quixotic Sausage Scenario, 2010. In: "Quixotic Sausage Scenario", Hamburg, Germany.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2010. Martha Rosler reads Vogue, 2010. In: "Martha Rosler reads Vogue, 2010", Grey Area Gallery, 31 Queens Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, 13th March – 4th April 2010.
Thompson, Milly. 2009. Savoir Faire, 2009. In: "Savoir Faire", Focal Point Gallery, Southend on sea, United Kingdom, 4 July to 15 August 2009.
Bedwell, Simon A.; Thompson, Milly and Russell, John. 2009. FAX. In: "Fax", The Drawing Center, United States, April 17 - July 23, 2009.
Bedwell, Simon A.; Thompson, Milly and Russell, John. 2008. LESS IS LESS, MORE IS MORE, THAT'S ALL. In: "Less is less, more is more, that's all", Bordeaux, France, 13 June - 05 September 2008.
Thompson, Milly. 2008. Late Entry, 2008. In: "Late Entry", Peer Uk, United Kingdom, 12 March – 26 April 2008.
Thompson, Milly and Bedwell, Simon A.. 2003. BANK; Milly Thompson and Simon Bedwell. In: "BANK; Milly Thompson and Simon Bedwell", Store Gallery, 6/30/2003 - 7/31/2003.
Bedwell, Simon A. and Thompson, Milly. 2002. John Moores 22 - The Ambassador. In: "John Moores 22 - The Ambassador", The Walker, 9/8/2002 - 12/8/2002.
Thompson, Milly. 2002. Still Life. In: "Still Life", MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, NITEROI, 11/7/2002 - 12/20/2005.
Bedwell, Simon A. and Thompson, Milly. 2001. Century City. In: "Century City", Tate Modern, 1/30/2001 - 4/21/2001.
Thompson, Milly. 2009. 'Savoir Faire' catalogue, 2009.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2012. ÉVASIONISTA, 2012. In: "ÉVASIONISTA", Lanchester Gallery Projects, The Hub, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QT, 14 January – 19 February 2012.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2016. C21st RECENT HISTORY, 2016.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2012. VUOTO, 2012.
Thompson, Milly. 2008. Opera, 2008.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2012. 'ÉVASION Panel Discussion, 2012'. In: ÉVASION panel discussion. Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP 18 February 2012.
Thompson, Milly and Jones, Alison. 2016. C21st ART-WORKER.
Thompson, Milly. 2016. BOGOF, 2016.
Jones, Alison and Thompson, Milly. 2015. C21ST ART-WORKER 2013-2015.
Thompson, Milly. 2009. Save Southend-on-Sea Central Library, 2009.
Bedwell, Simon A.; Thompson, Amelia and Russell, John. 1998. Fax-Back.


The Flower Liches of the Dragonboat Festival.
I did the illustrations for the Flower Liches of the Dragonboat Festival.
The goal was to play with colors filters like Prisma to try to do something strange and different.
This was my first big RPG illustrations contract and I had a big anxiety attack while working on the illustrations and I nearly withdrew from the project, but Kabuki Kaiser was understanding and supportive and I was able to finish my illustrations! It was a big step for me in learning to manage my anxiety, I am glad that I did it. A bit thanks to Kabuki for his support, I learned a lot with this project!
I am working on a zine about me (and other people) having fun roleplaying.
I am working on a comic book!
This may seem silly but tonight while walking home I looked at my shadow and I thought "hey this is me, I am really a woman now..."
I had my meeting with my editors tonight. Going there was pretty intense. I was unsure about my makeup and my dress was too light, the wind blew heavily and messed really badly my hairs. All this combined made me super anxious and I started thinking that I was not passing, and once I started doubting myself I started panicking knowing that being self confident is what really make us pass or not. I nearly cried and I was really tempted to walk back home.
I am glad that I stood by myself.
While walking home I was pretty emotional and when I saw my shadow I strongly felt who I am now.
I am super determined now to go to Expozine and to exist as a woman and a comic book author.
Artificial fire limbs for when you have to look for your friend lost in the burning house dimension.
Beware of the Void Beaver!
One page modules for Chromatic Soup.
Max V. posted on his blog one page modules that use the setting from Chromatic Soup #01.
I love so much this kind of collaboration!
I have a minor role in this one because at the time I was too busy with a big commission so Brian took the helm and piloted this issue. He made a very good soup and I contributed a dozen illustration to the potage.
"A second helping of Chromatic Soup, this time with an Applachian Autumnal Americana vibe. Designed for use with OSR rulings, specifically Labyrinth Lord, but easily converted to any system of note you might be using. Within: The Hobo, a character class of wandering wastrels. An alternative Halfling culture built around rousing the hue-and-cry. Tragic cicada-men who will succumb to bestial instincts in time. Crystalline serpents, a town of wandering miscreants, and devils who fell their way to earth and are looking to make a deal. Additionally; a gaggle of random generator charts for food, soups (pocket and otherwise), mementos of a previous life lived, strange deals, and a good many random encounters fleshed out to give a sense of place while wandering this western autumnal wilderlands."
I will be back at the helm for issue 03 but I dont know yet when I will re-open the kitchen.
Brian made some links between issue 02 and the first one, so maybe we will assume this and continue to explore the setting that is emerging to flesh out the lands of the north in Soup 03.
Oh and also Soup 02 is a super good setting to run the Spinetooth Oasis.
Working on the first set of paper minis.
I have started assembling the first set of paper minis.
It should be availlable maybe next week if everything go well.
Roll a machine and I will assemble it for you.
We are working on the second issue of Chromatic Soup, piloted by Brian R.
This issue will explore a Americana fantasy western where adventurers are mainly hobos, halflings and insect people.
If everything go well, it will be probably available near the end of October.
Hey I am a judge for the Keepers of the Gauntlet Scenario Writing Contest.
The Gauntlet have been supporting me recently by commissioning me illustrations for their CODEX.
The illustrations have been fun to draw and being paid for my work is always welcomed.
Some random drawings I made from my sketchbook inspired by Death is the New Pink.
Jelly Walker, First of Furry Puppies Nany and Trailer Park Axe Puppies.
I completed the hex map of my pocket dimension and started writing descriptors.
But I did not give myself much space to write.
On my street there is a retired adventurer who opened a shop after visiting the Spinetooth Oasis.
She serve super good spiced purple tea and sell quality home made adventurer gear.
Some of the succulents move at nigh.
Small succulent spiders move around.
Pixie bounty hunter is tracking someone who headed toward the Oasis. (could be Bounty Hunter Killi tracking pixie criminal Pallara).
Owl cultist is secretly looking for something.
Reebo's agent is trying to cut a black market deal for Reebo.
A bad mouthed runaway girl is thinking of joining the Sisters of Filth.
A small group of sun pilgrims want to join the main pilgrim caravan.
Desert nomad halflings want to visit their purple weaver relatives.
Somebody is mysteriously found drowned.
New or retired adventurer visit the shop.
Succulent mimic in disguise observe the shop and may communicate with the succulents.
First time in the Metro!
Yesterday I had to take the metro for the first time in "girl mode" to meet with some of my friends in a bar (Le Cheval Blanc).
I was super nervous but everything went well.
Walking outside at night now feel pretty natural and kind of normal.
But being in the metro made me feel quite uncomfortable, I felt super exposed standing still under the neon lights. Nothing bad happened but still it was not easy. But once I was outside I was super proud of myself for this little accomplishment.
I realize how much people are trained to not look around them or at other people (their phone helping for this).
This evening was super encouraging. But I also realized that I need to spend a lot more of money on clothing, makeup, etc and other transition stuff. But hey one step at a time.


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