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If The Shoe Fits…

Prof. Andrew Nelson of Western University’s Anthropology Department is the primary user of Western’s micro-CT Imaging System that’s housed in the Collections and Research wing of the MOA. Recently, Prof. Nelson has been working on a new research collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Greene  from the Department of Classics. Dr. Greene has been excavating at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda in northern England for many years.  Excavations at the site have uncovered a wealth of well-preserved organic deposits, including leather sandals.  Discussions between Greene and Nelson led them to wonder what might be learned about these ancient shoes, and their wearers, through non-destructive analyses like micro-CT imaging?  The MOA offered footwear from the Jury ethnographic collections as a test to see what kinds of details the scanner could pick up – and the preliminary results are promising!

We don’t know very much about the footwear from the MOA collection, other than the sole is recorded to have been made of walrus hide and may have been an outer layer of Inuit-style footwear called Mukluks or Kamiks, as seen in this exhibit from the Bata Shoe Museum, hosted by the Virtual Museum of Canada.

Ethnographic footwear from the MOA collections mounted inside the micro-CT scanner. Image courtesy of Prof. Andrew Nelson, Western University, 2020.

The micro-CT images show some interesting characteristics of the materials, and what may be signs of wear.  Not bad for a quick pilot project, although it is hoped that further tests may demonstrate that the technique can also illuminate how the shoes were constructed. We look forward to seeing what scans of a Vindolanda shoe might tell us about how Roman footwear was crafted and worn!

Micro-CT image showing possible impressions of the wearer’s foot on the walrus hide sole, as well as an unknown material adhered to the leather where the wearer’s heel would have been. Image courtesy of Prof. Andrew Nelson, Western University, 2020.

Archaeology for Kids: Excavate the Chocolate Chips from a Cookie!

If you’re looking to introduce a young archaeologist to some of the principles of archaeology, try this fun (and delicious!) activity for #InternationalChocolateChipDay! This cookie excavation will help children understand how important it is to be careful while excavating fragile artifacts. They will also learn how an archaeological excavation destroys a site, and why recording the location of artifacts is crucial to preserving archaeological knowledge. In this activity, the chocolate chips serve as the artifacts while the cookie serves as the archaeological site.

Image of cookie excavation

For this activity, you will need:
– Toothpicks
– Chocolate chip cookies
Activity Sheet

  • Give each child a cookie, activity sheet, and two toothpicks.
  • Before starting the excavation, children should place their cookie on Grid A. Then draw the cookie, with all the visible artifacts (chocolate chips) included. This will be their record of the archaeological site.
  • Excavate the cookies with the toothpicks, by carefully chipping away at the dirt (cookie) to slowly reveal any hidden artifacts (chocolate chips). Be careful not to damage the artifacts while excavating! For an added challenge, remind them that they should not pick up their cookies because archaeologists cannot pick up sites.
  • For each “artifact” found add it to the drawing on grid B.
  • At the end each child should have a pile of back dirt (cookie crumbs) and artifacts (chocolate chips), and their drawing of what they looked like before.
  • Count artifacts; who has excavated the most?
  • Eat the destroyed cookie!

What does this activity teach us about archaeology?

Archaeological excavations are a destructive process. When archaeologists have finished with a site, they have largely taken it apart piece by piece to discover its secrets. Unfortunately, this means a site, once excavated, can’t be excavated again. To fix this problem, archaeologists take lots of notes, drawings, photographs, and soil samples, and they write detailed reports so archaeologists in the future can come back to their excavations and learn even more.

New Collections with MOA Merger!

Last December we announced that the MOA was taking over the 8000 square foot repository formerly operated by Western University.  As part of this transfer, the museum has also taken responsibility for the care of the objects, introducing millions of new artifacts to the museum’s collections.  These include collections from UWO’s Anthropology department, as well as hundreds of boxes from cultural resource management firms including ASI, TMHC, Dr. Poulton, Golder, AECOM, and Amec Foster Wheeler. The museum has also taken over the responsibility of caring for over 2000 boxes of archaeological materials for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport that were transferred to the repository in September 2017. These materials are now accessible to Indigenous communities, and to support interpretation and research taking place at the museum!

A long row of shelves with labeled green – a peek a repackaged collections in the repository.

Work is underway by collections staff and volunteers to integrate these with existing collections, and bring all materials up to the standards of packaging and care for long term storage in the repository.  This involves repackaging of collections, moving archaeological collections from the museum’s storage area into the new repository, and completing data entry of artifact and inventory information.

Collections volunteer assisting with repackaging

Interested in helping out?  Check out our current Volunteer Opportunities!

For International Women’s Day, MOA is celebrating women in archaeology!

Dr. Holly Martelle has had a wide and varied career in archaeology. She worked as a Heritage Planner with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, has taught in universities across Ontario, and served as President of the Ontario Archaeological Society. Dr. Martelle co-founded Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants Inc. with Dr. Peter Timmins in 2003, which won the Ontario Archaeological Society’s award for Excellence in Cultural Resource Management in 2013. Dr. Martelle kindly agreed to share her knowledge and experiences in Ontario archaeology with us for this special International Women’s Day MOA Blog post!

How long have you worked in archaeology and how has the field changed over that time?

I started my undergraduate degree over 30 years ago. At that time, students were encouraged to go all the way through graduate school and complete a Ph.D. The push was that the first generation of professionally trained Ontario archaeologists would be retiring and there would be positions to fill! That never turned out to be the case. I only had a small cohort of archaeology majors and most of those were women! I was fortunate to have gone to Wilfrid Laurier University and to have been taught and mentored by an inspiring group of both male and female faculty, in archaeology, anthropology and biology. My grandfather owned a road construction company and I grew up in it. Coming from that background where there was a clear gender-divide in roles and less involvement of women directly, gender discrepancies in archaeology were not visible to me.  When I started in archaeology it was still very much research-based. As I sit here today, most archaeology done in Canada is cultural resource management and driven by land development. University archaeological courses are much larger than they were and departments much bigger. There are far more opportunities for people in archaeology today and folks make a decent living at it. Back in my early days you were just lucky to get a job in archaeology and you were usually paid minimum wage or less to do it.

What are your research interests? Why are you passionate about that particular topic?

My passion drives everything I do as an archaeologist. Since before I began my Master’s research on “other ways of knowing and understanding,” I have been very much interested in the power of archaeology to tell the stories of people who are often written out of traditional historical narratives. This has generated my interest in the archaeology of women, of the working class, of African-Canadians and immigrants to Canada generally. I spent much of my career advocating for the inclusion of the voices of Indigenous and Descent community voices in archaeology and our shared responsibilities in managing, describing and interpreting archaeological sites.

My dissertation work and early cultural resource management experience also developed my interest in ceramics and ceramic technology, from Iroquoian pottery to the 19th century. I’m interested not just in how ceramics were made or used, but how they were perceived by their makers and users and integrated into all facets of daily life.

What significant projects/publications have you worked on and what impact do you hope they will have on the field?

There are many. Some of my biggest learning moments came during contentious projects where I was working directly with or for Indigenous communities. My experiences working with Indigenous communities have shaped my entire approach to doing archaeology and talking about our findings. Our recent work in downtown Toronto on St. John’s Ward, a multi-ethnic working class district, resulted in the book The Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life. It is the publication of which I am most proud because it incorporated stories from authors of many disciplinary and ethnic backgrounds and was not about an archaeologist only telling their version of the past. I hope that it will encourage archaeologists to be more considerate and inclusive of multiple perspectives on the past.

What advice do you have for young archaeologists looking to break into the field?

I would say the best thing they can do is continue to learn. Every moment is a learning moment. Be receptive to multiple perspectives. Take every opportunity you can to listen to and spend time with the elders of Ontario archaeology. They have much to offer and provide the best perspective on how Ontario archaeology (and its issues) have evolved over time.

On #LoveYourPetDay, MOA is celebrating the animals that have brought joy, comfort, and company to so many of us for so long

“Cleveland” was the affectionate name by which researchers at McMaster University came to refer to a dog in their archaeological collections. (Bathurst and Barta, 2004). Originally discovered on the Cleveland archaeological site near Brantford, Ontario, the dog was an unusual find – a complete burial recovered within what remained of a large ceramic pot. From the robust markings on the skull and a distinctive bone called a baculum, or “penis bone”, found among the remains, there was no doubt that Cleveland had been a male. Minimal dental wear and almost no deterioration in the joints indicated that he was likely no older than three or four years old at the time of his death. Measurements of his limbs determined that he had likely once stood about knee-height to an adult human.

A micro-CT scan of Cleveland’s skull

Dogs are humanity’s oldest domestic companions, and recent research confirms that they were present in North America over 10,000 years ago. (Perri et al, 2018) Archaeological evidence of dog remains suggest that the agricultural communities living in the Brantford area 450 years ago had complex relationships with their dogs. While some were carefully buried whole and undisturbed, as Cleveland was, other remains have been found burnt, broken, sometimes polished around the edges from bouncing around in a boiling pot, scarred by cuts or gnaw-marks, and scattered among the garbage heaps – or middens – within the same communities. Some dogs, it seems, were invited to dinner, whereas others were dinner.

There are things we can presume about ancient dogs that we cannot see or confirm from archaeological evidence. We know from our relationships with them today, as well as from historic accounts and traditional knowledge, that dogs would have served many purposes in a community, from labourers to companions. They would have been helpful on a hunt, and loyal guardians within a village. They would have eaten scraps and garbage, controlling waste, and driven away predators around a village or pests within the fields of crops. They may even have helped as pack animals, prior to the arrival of the horse, bearing burdens from one community to the next. Dogs feature in many traditional narratives as loyal and helpful companions to humans in both life – and in death.

Cleveland’s remains show that he suffered from a condition called hypertrophic osteopathy, or HPO, a painful and obvious bone condition that may have been caused by a reaction to lung-related infections such as pneumonia, cancer, or tuberculosis. Thanks to modern veterinary medicine, HPO is condition that is not seen often today and can be readily cured when it is. The archaeologists were particularly interested in knowing whether Cleveland’s condition was caused by tuberculosis, because TB is a zoonotic disease – that is, an infection that can be shared between animals and humans. Therefore, they tested Cleveland’s bones for evidence of tuberculosis DNA – and they found it. This told them two interesting things about the relationship between humans and dogs in this ancient community.

Cleveland’s left calcaneus and metatarsals displaying proliferative perio- steal reaction, characteristic of hypertrophic osteopathy.

First, Cleveland was cared for. With HPO and tuberculosis, he would have looked and acted very sick, with symptoms of TB such as weight loss, cough, and vomiting. The HPO would have swollen his paws and lower limbs, making them thick and painful and difficult to move. He likely would have required assistance eating and drinking and would not have been able to defend himself. The advanced state of the condition suggested that he’d lived with the condition for some time. His remains showed no evidence of cut marks, gnawing, nor any other indication of violence or abuse. This suggested to the archaeologists that Cleveland was able to rely on his human companions for food, protection, and care as his illness progressed. People in this ancient village cared for this dog in much the same way we do with our pets today.

Second, Cleveland’s condition potentially posed a great and unexpected danger to those who were caring for him. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that the World Health Organization still considers one of the top 10 causes of death, worldwide. (World Health Organization, 2018) Just as it can be passed from person to person, it can also be passed between humans and animals. Tragically, those who had cared so tenderly for this dog, may have become infected themselves, and in turn may have passed this deadly condition along to others in the community – human and canine, alike.

Despite his short and difficult life, Cleveland appears to have been tenderly cared for by his human companions. Almost 500 years later, his discovery has sparked over 20 years of research – from his archaeological recovery to historic, pathological, etiological, DNA, microscopic, and microCT research that has served to teach us all more about the conditions he and his human companions once lived in and the relationship that they once shared.

Dr. Rhonda Bathurst is the lead author on the research paper that this story is drawn from (you can read this article in full at: Dr. Bathurst wrote it during her PhD at McMaster University after her (re)discovery of the Cleveland dog remains in a locked cabinet in a basement archaeology lab. She collaborated with a fellow PhD candidate at the time, Jodi Barta, who was working in the newly built McMaster Ancient DNA Centre. Barta helped her to confirm the hunch she had about the dog’s primary condition – tuberculosis. Today Dr. Bathurst is the Executive Director of the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, and is delighted to share this story about her favourite dog.

To read more about Cleveland, other research involving this dog includes:

James A. Burns. “The Dog Who Couldn’t Be.” Arch Notes, 73 (1973): 3–5. Print.

Barta, Jodi Lynn. “Man’s Best Friend: Implications of Tuberculosis in a 16th Century Neutral Iroquois Dog from Canada.” Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Judith Littleton et al., Research in Anthropology and Linguistics, 2008, pp. 22–30,’s_best_friend_Implications_of_tuberculosis_in_a_16th_century_Neutral_Iroquois_dog_from_Canada.

Hunnius, T. Von. “Using Microscopy to Improve a Diagnosis: an Isolated Case of Tuberculosis-Induced Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Archaeological Dog Remains.” International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, vol. 19, no. 3, 2009, pp. 397–405.,

Works Cited

Bathurst, Rhonda R., and Jodi Lynn Barta. “Molecular Evidence of Tuberculosis Induced Hypertrophic Osteopathy in a 16th-Century Iroquoian Dog.” Journal of Archaeological Science, vol. 31, no. 7, 2004, pp. 917–925.,

Perri, Angela, et al. “New Evidence of the Earliest Domestic Dogs in the Americas .” Cambridge Core, Cambridge University Press, 26 Dec. 2018,

“Tuberculosis (TB).” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 18 Sept. 2018,

Meet the Staff: Co-op Student Victoria Wilson

Victoria recently completed a high school co-op placement at MOA. Here’s what she had to say about her experience!

My name is Victoria Wilson, and I am currently in grade 12 and in my final year of high school before I go to university. As my career choice, I want to be a forensic anthropologist and have archaeology as a major. I started my co-op in the fall of 2018 and am ending February 2019. I chose to do my co-op at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology because of the learning environment. Each day I have learned something new from how the programs run with each grade to taking people through the Virtual Reality tour. I grew up always interested in the history behind people and artifacts. When I first started at the museum, my knowledge was limited to what I have learned in school and read about in books or the news. Planning out courses in high school that were related to ancient history and anthropology helped direct me to my career choice as well as this placement.

Being a part of the museum has helped me be more confident in the tasks I am given as well as helping me come out of my shell. Since I want to major in archaeology, the museum gives me insight on what this career path will look like and what it entails as well as the many people willing to help me reach my goals.  Joining the staff and assisting with the school programs has taught me a lot about the history of the Indigenous peoples as well as teaching me about myself and what I am capable of. When I first started, I would help make sure the students had the material they needed for the activity they were working on. Now I am able to teach students from other schools or even universities. I have learned through my experience here that there are many possibilities following this path. I found that working in an environment that helps you grow while teaching others and building up your own strengths gives you a boost to your personal goals and to achieving them.

Maybe you’re interested in volunteering or completing a placement at MOA? Every day is something new that you learn and see, whether it be from staff, students or even just looking around. The staff members are always welcoming and make sure you are comfortable in the task you are doing. You will get to experience a broad range of activities and sights that you are able to participate in throughout the year and will learn many things throughout your time here just like I have.

Conservation Corner: Pipe Tomahawk

This artifact is a single-handed hatchet from North America.
General-purpose tools, they were often employed as a hand-to-hand or a thrown weapon. There is a pipe-bowl opposite to the cutting blade and a hole drilled down the center of the shaft (for smoking tobacco). A decorative soapstone bead, group of feathers, and an orange pom-pom are held together with green yarn and attached to the stem with leather lace. Furthermore there is a band embellishment of brass tacks (metal studs) around the diameter of the haft.

In general the iron axe-head was rusted, the brass areas, decorative string, and pom-pom were soiled, and the feather embellishments were damaged.

Above top: tomahawk before treatment; encircled were the main treatment areas.
Above below: tomahawk after treatment.

Importantly, the rachis of one feather had split apart, and the feather was held together only by the integrity of the barbs. Therefore the main conservation technique involved a modified form of the veterinary treatment imping: implanting a splint inside the rachis of the feather to repair it.

Above: anatomy of a feather showing the rachis and barbs. Image courtesy of The Cornell Lab, Bird Academy.

Above left: decorative detail before treatment; encircled were the main treatment areas.

Above right: decorative detail after treatment.

This treatment, along with careful, specialized cleaning revitalized the tomahawk and revealed some unique characteristics. For instance, an unusual pattern of circles was uncovered on the axe head which was previously obscured by rust and a possible maker’s mark was uncovered on the pipe bowl which could provide more diagnostic information in the future.

Aside: Fleming College conservation intern Jazmin Beddard performing controlled cleaning. Image courtesy of Marie Hoffmann.

Treatment Images provided by Jazmin Beddard.

Staff Profile: Charles Parker

How long have you worked at MOA?

A year a bit now intermittently throughout the summer and university year. I have been a volunteer, a work study student, a volunteer again, and I am currently a summer employee.

What is your job title and what do you do?

Front Desk is my job title, and I do a plethora of various things, and while the title may tell you an idea what I do, just sitting at the front desk is far from all of it. I open and close the museum, greet and guide visitors as they enter, make sure the gift shop and gallery are tidy. I answer the phone; run the gift-shop, operate the Virtual Reality and inform customers about the history of the museum and its programs. If you call the phone on certain days of the week, I will be the one that answers. If you’re buying things from the gift shop, I help you. Above everything else, I am happy to be the first face you see when you enter the museum, and I will help you as best I can. Read more

Processual Archaeology

Archaeologists working in the 1960s, such as Lewis Binford, developed the theory of New Archaeology, which tries to understand the forces that cause cultural change. New Archaeology is also known as Processual Archaeology.

Lewis Binford and archaeologists like him realized that archaeology had unused resources. These new archaeologists argued that they should look at the populations of today to understand more about the populations of the past.

For example, Binford conducted an ethnographic study among the Nunamiut of Alaska. He lived with, ate with, and learned about the Nunamiut to better understand how hunter-gatherers lived in ancient France. Binford observed the waste materials created by knapping stone for tools, and found similar waste materials in the archaeological record. By linking modern understandings with archaeology, Binford learned more about past technologies and learned why stone fragments appear the way they do in the archaeological record.

Archaeologists now answer questions by combining understandings of many disciplines. Before this change, archaeologists could only describe sites, or ask questions about what the artifact was and how old it was. To understand the ‘why’, archaeologists take an inter-disciplinary approach by working with people such as sociologists, chemists, biologists, and geophysicists, just to name a few. Sharing knowledge between these disciplines allows archaeologists to develop their understanding of material culture better than ever before.

Binford, L. (1972). An Archaeological Perspective. New York: Seminar Press.

Renfrew, C., & Bahn, P. (2008). Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (5 ed.). London: Thames & Hudson.

Willey, G., & Sabloff, J. (1974). A History of American Archaeology. London: Thames and Hudson.

Copper Manufacturing of the Archaic

By: Ira Lehtovaara

Out of the known materials that were made by the First Nations, the copper materials that have been unearthed over the years are indeed fascinating. But where did these materials originate? How were these objects created? And what were copper objects used for? When journeying through the archaeology of these copper materials, even professionals in modern blacksmithing and Indiana Jones himself can only marvel at the brilliant copper manufacturing skills of the First Nations.

Archaic copper axe, MOA Permanent Gallery

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Students March on Tallahassee as Florida GOP Considers Gun Limits

By Daniel Ducassi

TALLAHASSEE — Survivors of the Feb. 14 school shooting in suburban Fort Lauderdale descended on Florida’s capitol Wednesday as the Republican-majority Legislature — normally friendly territory for the National Rife Association — considered whether to advance new limits on gun access.

The students-turned-lobbyists are scheduled to meet with a long list of Florida’s top leaders, including Gov. Rick Scott, state Attorney General Pam Bondi, state Senate President Joe Negron and state House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Organizers say they have 70 meetings planned before the students leave Tallahassee tonight and return to South Florida.

The frenzied action in the Capitol this week is a sharp contrast to how state lawmakers reacted after a gunman slaughtered 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in 2016.

And behind the scenes, Florida’s House leaders were discussing backing legislation calling for age restrictions and waiting periods for the purchase of guns typically characterized as assault rifles — a sign of how the shooting has roiled the politics of gun ownership in Florida.

“I just want to be a part of the movement for gun control, mental health reform, for anything we can do to prevent more kids, more teachers and more innocent lives being lost to mass shootings and to gun violence,” Olivia Feller, a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where the shooting claimed 17 lives, told POLITICO. “I just really hope that Stoneman Douglas can be the last and that students from my school, that we together can push forward and actually make the change.”

She said she’d support a ban on assault rifles, along with more armed school resource officers and measures to address mental health.

“We are, honestly at this point, begging them to do something, to save our lives, to save teachers’ lives,” she said.

Feller was discouraged when she heard the House on Tuesday turned down a chance to bring an assault weapons ban straight to the floor.

“It was just so disappointing it wasn’t even close,” she said. She said she wants to ask legislative leaders, “which do you value more: guns or kids’ lives?”

Last week’s shooting in Parkland, Fla., left 17 people, including 14 students, dead and more than a dozen others hospitalized after a lone gunman opened fire at the school. The suspected gunman later confessed and has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.

Florida’s worst school shooting turned grieving students into political activists. Over the weekend, students spoke at a rally in Fort Lauderdale that drew thousands and national media attention.

The Stoneman Douglas students are pushing a bipartisan message in the hopes of spurring lawmakers to act. And in Tallahassee, they got a crash course in lobbying from one the state’s most influential lobbyists, Ron Book.

It’s not about political parties, Book told the students Tuesday night — “it’s about how you advocate and present your message. And presenting your message is about your story.”

“There is going to be a package and it is going to pass. I can’t tell you we’re going to get everything we want,” he added.

State Sen. Lauren Book (D-Plantation) coordinated the students’ visit to Tallahassee. She said she personally paid for the cost of the buses and meals for the students.

Cindy Damien, a fourth grade teacher at Park Trails Elementary in Broward County and the mother of a senior and a freshman at Stoneman Douglas, said lawmakers aren’t doing enough to keep schools safe.

“There’s too many… cracks, there’s just too many,” she said. “If they’re not going to tighten up those laws, then we need to tighten up our gates.”

Students met with state Education Commissioner Pam Stewart Wednesday morning. Melissa Camilo, 15, a freshman who said she was in the building when the shooting happened, told reporters she thought one of the most important things the students spoke about with Stewart was the locks on classroom doors.

“Teachers shouldn’t have to go on the outside to lock the door, because that takes so much time. Within those seconds, someone could get hurt,” she said.

Dozens of students wearing blue shirts that stated “We call B.S.” in the Senate gallery Wednesday. It was a reference to a speech last week made by Stoneman Douglas senior Emma Gonzalez slamming political leaders for their failure to prevent the tragedy.

Source: Politico Pro

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Shortlist announced for 2016 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

Shit_Peta Brady, Nicci Wilks and Sarah Ward_photo by Sebastian Bourges_editorialMinister for Creative Industries Martin Foley has kicked off a summer of diverse reading, announcing the 21 works that have been shortlisted for the 2016 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards.

“The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards showcase the strength and diversity of Australian literature, celebrating our most exciting stories and story tellers,” says Minister Foley. “These stories do what great literature does best: they allow us to reflect on the past, or explore an imagined future. The shortlist showcases the best local literature from the past year and provides us with plenty of fantastic summer reading.”

The works comprise some of the best fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and writing for young adults produced in Australia in the past 12 months, ranging from a portrait of two of Australia’s most prominent art patrons to a science-fiction/fantasy that follows the story of a family from 2016 to 2057.

There is the young adult tale of an Aboriginal girl taken from her family in Northern Australia, poems exploring the ways the past intrudes on the present, gritty theatre works exploring secrets, damaged lives and crime, and a look into a writer’s lifelong obsession with horse racing.

Author Miles Allinson has been shortlisted in the fiction category for his first novel Fever of Animals. The nomination caps off a significant year for the novelist. In 2014, Allinson received the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript for the story, which went on to be published by Scribe.

The winners of the five award categories – fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and writing for young adults – each receive a prize of $25,000, and go on to contest the Victorian Prize for Literature. Worth a further $100,000, the Victorian Prize for Literature is Australia’s single richest literary prize.

The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards were established by the then Labor Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. The Awards are administered by the Wheeler Centre on behalf of the Premier of Victoria.

The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards include two further Awards: the Unpublished Manuscript Award, which is presented as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival in May each year, and the biennial Award for Indigenous Writing, which will be announced in September 2016.

The public are encouraged to participate in the Awards by voting for their favourite shortlisted work. The winner of the $2,000 People’s Choice Award will be named alongside the main category winners on Thursday 28 January 2016. For more information, and to vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit: for details.

  • Fever of Animals by Miles Allinson (Scribe Publications) – Brunswick, Vic
  • The Other Side of the World by Stephanie Bishop (Hachette) – Springwood, NSW
  • Clade by James Bradley (Penguin) – Darlington, NSW
  • Forever Young by Steven Carroll (HarperCollins) – Brunswick East, Vic
  • The World Without Us by Mireille Juchau (Bloomsbury) – Earlwood, NSW
  • The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood (Allen & Unwin) – Marrickville, NSW

Highly commended: Six Bedrooms by Tegan Bennett Daylight (Random House Australia), The Mothers by Rod Jones (Text Publishing) and Black Rock White City by A.S. Patri? (Transit Lounge Publishing)

  • Modern Love: The Lives of John and Sunday Reed by Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan (MUP) – North Fitzroy, Vic, and Fitzroy, Vic
  • Thea Astley: Inventing Her Own Weather by Karen Lamb (UQP) – Dulwich Hill, NSW
  • Australia’s Second Chance by George Megalogenis (Penguin) – North Caulfield, Vic
  • Second Half First by Drusilla Modjeska (Knopf) – Birchgrove, NSW
  • Something for the Pain by Gerald Murnane (Text Publishing) – Goroke, Vic
  • Mannix by Brenda Niall (Text Publishing) – Deepdene, Vic

Highly commended: Good Muslim Boy by Osamah Sami (Hardie Grant Books) and Small Acts of Disappearance by Fiona Wright (Giramondo Publishing)

  • Mortido by Angela Betzien (Currency Press) – St Peters, NSW
  • Broken by Mary Anne Butler (Currency Press) – Rapid Creek, NT
  • SHIT by Patricia Cornelius (Melbourne Theatre Company) – Thornbury, Vic

Highly commended: I am a Miracle by Declan Greene

  • The Guardians by Lucy Dougan (Giramondo Publishing) – East Victoria Park, Vic
  • Crankhandle by Alan Loney (Cordite) – Malvern East, Vic
  • The Subject of Feeling by Peter Rose (UWA Publishing) – Melbourne, Vic

Highly commended: Happiness by Martin Harrison (UWA Publishing)

  • Sister Heart by Sally Morgan (Fremantle Press) – Bicton, WA
  • A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay (Walker Books Australia) – Hamilton Hill, WA
  • Welcome to Orphancorp by Marlee Jane Ward (Xoum Publishing) – Brunswick West, Vic

Highly commended: Illuminae by Aimee Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (Allen & Unwin) and Becoming Kirrali Lewis by Jane Harrison (Magabala Books)

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Myanmar Expects 7.5 million Foreign Tourists in 2019

4.5 million international travellers in 2015: 5.5 million expected this year and 7.5 million forecast for 2019: Myanmar is definitely one of Southeast Asia’s hottest destinations since the country opened up to the world less than a decade ago.

Foreign tourists have flocked in since the country began opening up in 2011, with celebrities helping to popularise the message that the country is open for visitors. “This year Myanmar is on track to welcome 5.5 million tourists, nearly a million more than 2015”, Tint Thwin, director-general of Ministry of Hotels and Tourism said to French international news agency AFP.

“We hope the number will grow to 7.5 million tourists per year within three years,” he said on the sidelines of a major tourism conference in Yangon. “We will try to find new destinations for tourists to visit and we will also support community-based tourism,” he said in an effort to raise incomes in one of Asia’s poorest countries.

In comparison, neighbouring Thailand – a regional tourism behemoth – received 30 million visitors last year, offering a tantalising glimpse of the riches to be made.

Curiosity in Myanmar’s culture and natural beauty has surged in recent years in lockstep with the rollback of most international sanctions and the ascension of Aung San Suu Kyi’s pro-democracy party to power.

But challenges remain. Hotels are expensive and often do not meet the standards of more traveller-friendly countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

There have also been a number of incidents where tourist behaviour has clashed with Myanmar’s conservative culture.

A Spanish tourist was deported last month for sporting a tattoo of the Buddha on his leg in the Buddhist-majority country, while authorities are struggling to prevent the surging visitor numbers from damaging the vast Bagan temple site.

Myanmar travel groups are also hoping to attract wealthier package tours to provide year-round jobs.

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Photo of the Week No. 39: Tulips by the Twenties

September 25, 2018

This Photo of the Week features a beautiful flower bed filled with lily white tulips. This picture was taken this past spring during a jaunt to Magnolia in Waco, Texas, for their magical Spring at the Silos event. This image is fresh on my mind as I get ready to head back to Texas — this time Houston — for a quick work trip. I love the contrast here of the fresh, lush flowers against the backdrop of the rugged, rust-stained silo. I wonder if the local flora will be as impressive in the fall. I’ll report back, of course. In the meantime, get into these alternate titles: “Too Legit Tulips” and “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.”

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      LOL. But he tote that 45 …

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10 unmissable Christmas favourites you can find on Netflix

By Herlyn Kaur

Sit back and enjoy these holiday classics right at your fingertips.

Christmas movies are always a must when it comes to getting in the holiday spirit. Whether it’s a good old heartwarming family classic or a Christmas comedy, they make a great excuse to get your family and friends together and have a night in to enjoy some festive films.

Netflix has been such a great way to easily access hundreds of TV shows and movies at any time of the day, so if you haven’t got an account handy, you probably should think about getting one! Grab your favourite festive drinks and candy canes because you do not want to miss these Christmas classics!

These are Netflix’s holiday favourites which are guaranteed to make you feel way more fuzzy this festive season.

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Adding b2b ecommerce to your sales mix adds value all round

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For many manufacturers, developing a b2b ecommerce strategy is not an immediate priority. These companies say that ecommerce won’t benefit them because they’re only selling to wholesalers and distributors. But in reality, those manufacturers who have successfully launched a digital sales channel are seeing increased revenues, lower operating costs and higher margins. So how does b2b ecommerce deliver these advantages?

According to Gartner, the average b2b buyer is 57% through the purchase decision before they engage with a supplier’s sales rep. By adding ecommerce into your sales mix, you’re adding value for your customers right from the early stages of the purchasing process, providing buyers with easy access to the information they need to research the products they’re interested in – and encouraging them to buy from you.

An ecommerce solution also helps you raise your company profile and drive brand awareness. By ensuring the pages of your site are search engine optimised, you can make your site easier to find, increase traffic and communicate your products and proposition to new audiences. In addition, with an ecommerce platform and the help of easily accessible online analytics, your investment in technology and marketing activity is measurable – so you can see how well you’re performing and where you could be improving.

With increased visibility of your business performance comes clearer insight into what online buyers are searching for, as well as product sales trend data. This information can be used to inform the development of sales and marketing strategies, including for example, the creation of new product lines, the setting of pricing structures, and the refinement of brand positioning.

By deploying the right ecommerce platform, manufacturers are better able to target new markets and expand existing product lines. What’s more, because you have direct access to end-user customers, there’s big potential to increase margins. Greater engagement with a larger, broader pool of customers and prospects can also be a catalyst for product or service innovation – which leads to market differentiation and competitive advantage.

Whether buyers are accessing your site on desktop computers, tablets or smart phones, a best-in-class ecommerce solution simplifies the entire sales process, enhances the customer experience and creates new company-wide efficiencies through integration with business and accounting systems such as Sage and Pegasus.

Adding an ecommerce channel to your existing sales model to create a seamless omnichannel approach not only helps to boost sales and margins, it also strengthens existing customer relationships and opens up opportunities to access new markets. Ecommerce supports a smarter streamlined approach to business that saves time and cost, while adding value for your customers.


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Owls Soccer Caps Off Season At Ursinus

Cat Bactat September 2018

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - The Bryn Mawr soccer team took on Centennial Conference opponent Ursinus College earlier Saturday in their season-finale on the road. Despite a strong effort all-around from the Owls, including the first career goal for junior forward Catherine Bactat, Bryn Mawr was unable to match the offensive firepower that Ursinus brought in today's contest. Despite a solid seven combined saves from Owls goalkeepers Leah Baer and Kinsey Schwab, ultimately the Bears were able to protect their home turf with an 8-1 win on the day.

Despite the scoreline, it was actually the Owls who got the first great chance of the day, as Kass Wojcik ripped a shot on goal a minute into the contest. However, Ursinus' Sabrina Doherty was there to make the save, and that led to the Bears being on the front foot for the next 15 minutes. Senior goalkeeper Leah Baer made a particularly strong save during that stretch to stop the Bears from scoring, but Ursinus broke through anyway just a couple of minutes later. The Bears' Mackenzie Groff took a through ball down the middle and blasted a shot from the top of the box inside the left post to put the hosts up 1-0. They would double their lead just six minutes later, and ultimately score three more times in the first half to take a 5-0 lead to halftime.

The Bears tacked on two more goals in the opening ten minutes of the second half to extend their lead, but then it was the Owls' turn to get on the board. With just under 15 minutes to go in the game, the Bears committed a foul about 30 yards out from their own goal. Owls defender Justine Davis stepped up to take the free kick and launched a beautiful, driven ball towards the Ursinus goal. Several players made a run to try and get on the end of the pass, but it was Catherine Bactat who broke out of the pack and was able to poke at the ball. She was able to direct it past Doherty at the post and into the back of the net, providing a highlight for the Owls on the afternoon. Ursinus would tack on one more goal late to ultimately claim their 8-1 win on the day.

With the result, the Owls close the door on a solid developmental campaign in 2018. Bryn Mawr will continue to work hard and train throughout the rest of the year and look to be back in action and better than ever in the fall of 2019.


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A Motorcycling Tour in Spain, March/April 2015

Spain by FJR1300AS

Document start date 13th April 2015    Last updated 17 Apr 2015 16:00

Day 0, 29th March: Derby to Plymouth Ferry

Set off at 8:30. It started out raining and a bit windy, a little later it dried, but got very windy. Finally it decided to be very wet and very windy. Fairly unpleasant.

One event of note. On a three-lane motorway, we were travelling at 70mph in the nearside lane. A car came down the offside lane going significantly faster, maybe 90. Passing under a bridge, he hit some standing water in the outside of his lane. The car proceeded to pirouette and swing across all three lanes of the motorway twice, ending up stopped with his nose pointing in to the central barrier. I began to slow as soon as I saw him start his dance, son following me hadn't seen him, and went by me, as did a couple of cars. I was expecting someone to run into the stationary car broadside, but finally they all noticed and slowed.

As obviously no one was hurt and he could still drive his car, I kept going. We had a ferry to catch, and no idea if we might get more hold-ups.

This was one of the less pleasant motorcycling days.

Arrived at the ferry port, in time for a coffee in the waiting area, then found that the ferry was running late because of the weather. Finally boarded. Ate in the better restaurant. Because this is a French-owned ferry, the meal was very good, though I suspect Son would have preferred faster food.

The crossing to Santander, Spain, was pretty rough. We were told there were six metre (20-foot) swells, and I have to believe this, the ferry was moving much more than I've known it in the past. Quite a bit of glass and crockery got broken in the restaurant. Sleep wasn't easy, being alternately rolled towards the cabin wall or onto the edge of the bunk.

248 miles.

Day 1, 30th March: Santander to Salamanca

Finally we docked at Santander, got off the ferry around mid-day. The rain stopped as we rode off. Past experience suggested we would be hot getting off the ferry into Santander, but when we left Santander it would rapidly cool. Experience was wrong. It warmed more and more, until we were all removing layers. I saw 29C (84F), previously we'd never seen more than about 4C (39F) here at this time of year.

Today was all about miles, almost all motorways. Not the best way to see Spain, but a good way to get to where we wanted to be.

View from hotel over Salamanca
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Finally arrived at our hotel, the Parador in Salamanca.

Had a recommendation for a place to eat in the city from the hotel reception, walked about a mile down across the valley and up the other side, and had a good meal. A taxi back (J's feet were blistered - nothing to do with biking), then a night-cap and bed.

235 miles, moving average 71mph

Day 2, 31st March: Salamanca to Zahara de la Sierra

Overslept, my excuse was to blame my phone and time zones and the change to daylight saving. My fault really. But no big deal.

Today was also to cover more miles. Started out at 13C (53F). Perfect. But as the day wore on, the temperature climbed. That wasn't surprising, it was bright sunshine with a just few wisps of cloud for the whole day. Other years at this time it's been cold, raining, snow around, so we're all geared up for cold and rain. The temperature climbed, my gauge got up to 38C (93F) in Seville. We'd all taken layers off and linings out, but it was still hot, particularly as in the city, every hundred yards or so there were traffic lights, seemingly always at red.

When we got out of the city, the temperature dropped to a more reasonable 33C (85F). Still much hotter than I'm used to, but with a bit of air flow through my vents, relatively pleasant.

Mostly motorway, but some diversion through the odd pass. And, for the first time in Spain at this time of year, no snow.

Coffee stop rough car park
Nice warning sign

Stopped for coffee as we entered the Sierra de Gredos national park. A rough car park, but a nice road "warning" sign.

Lots of police motorcyclists around on the main roads, they seemed to be more interested in commercial vehicles than us. Just as well, in some stretches we were being somewhat generous with the speed limits (the FJR seems to start humming to itself at 90, just coming into its natural cruising speed. Errm, I must be talking about kph not mph. Yes, that must be it).

Every time we stopped, Son was asking where the snow was. Obviously wants to break his ribs or leg again. But all we saw was the odd sign.

One sign of snow
Unfinished bridge

Every time we stopped, Son was asking where the snow was. Obviously wants to break his ribs or leg again. But all we saw was the odd sign.

Very common in Spain at the moment, we often passed quite large projects that seem to be simply abandoned, such as this bridge.

Something to do with Spain's current economic problems.

And some nice views.

Finally arrived at our hotel where we are staying for three nights. We've stayed here before, liked the place, the people, the food and the area for riding.

Looking out of the ...
... hotel window

We were not disappointed with the food. Went went to bed early, we were all a bit tired. That heat seems to get to you.

Tomtom's statistics for today

369 miles. Average speed only 58. Tomtom's recorded maximum speed 91 (??? That must be wrong, the maximum speed limit in Spain is 130 kph or 80mph).

Day 3, 1st April: Zahara de la Sierra loop

Didn't sleep at all last night, don't know why.

Late breakfast, we were only doing a short loop today, no need to start early. Except for the heat. For someone only used to UK weather, 29C (84F) to 33C (91F) is hot. Not so bad when riding along, but stuck in any sort of traffic, it was very uncomfortable.

Vultures rising in thermal

Saw a lot of vultures, they were using thermals and wind off the side of a mountain to climb rapidly, higher and higher. Groups of them were following one after another, perhaps three or five in each group, vanishing into the clear blue sky.

I found it very difficult to photograph. Even with my camera's eye-level viewfinder, the sun was so bright I couldn't see what I was shooting.

A basking lizard ...
... on the rocks

The odd basking wildlife, undisturbed by the shadows of its audience.

Vulture rising in thermal

We continued along winding roads, the bends unpredictable other than by glancing at my Tomtom's screen, but with just sufficient traffic that caution prevailed. In any case there was enough dust on the roads that cornering required caution.

And I managed a slightly better shot of a vulture.

View over valley
Village under the mountain

Fairly typical of views over a valley, with a village perched beneath the mountains.

Went past the hotel to fill with petrol, stopped on the way back to the hotel at a cafe where I had ice cream and a bottle of water. R went off to try to buy a razor. Without his lead I managed to set off in the wrong direction, back towards the petrol station instead of to the hotel, but sorted it out in the end. Must be getting tired.

Once again, a very tasty meal, a little wine, and bed.

178 miles.

Day 4, 2nd April: Zahara de la Sierra loop

This time the temperature was just about perfect, 18C (64F) when we set off, never more than 25C (77F). Only felt uncomfortable when we got stuck in traffic, this near Tarifa, the most southerly point of all Europe. And a bit of a dump.

The route was a big loop, the return part over really great motorcycling roads, twists and turns, up and down. The only downside was the roads were very narrow and mostly completely blind corners, so a great deal of care was needed. Overtaking generally required the cooperation of the vehicle being overtaken. Most were pretty good, one or two were a pain. But it all makes it interesting.

At one point, about mid-day, looking up there must have been thirty or so buzzards circling up in a thermal, quite a sight (of course there was nowhere to stop for a photo, always a problem).

In front of hotel
In front of hotel
In front of hotel

More views from in front of the hotel.

A good meal in the evening (the hotel does have an excellent chef), then bed.

Today's route:

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226 miles.

Day 5, 3rd April (Good Friday): Zahara de la Sierra to Baeza

Started quite cool, 11C (52F). Put a layer on under my jacket, but mid morning it was hotter, 25C (77F). Layer off again.

Our route was through mountainous roads, never-ending twists and turns, up and down. The roads were fairly narrow, barely enough room for two cars to pass, and often with a drop immediately at the edge of the Tarmac.

Overtaking could be difficult, restricted vision of the road ahead and the narrowness of the carriageway. Usually it required the co-operation of the car you were overtaking. Most were considerate, but one we came across appeared to be trying to work his sunroof, with both hands. On my turn, I dropped two gears, waited until he veered to the right, then got by as quickly as I could. Which was pretty quick.

Statues at mirador
Their view

We find a mirador (view point), it has a man and a boy looking out.

With interloper ...
... looking back

Son, of course, has to go up and join them.

Reached the outskirts of Baezra. A combination of roadworks and R's Garmin made finding the hotel tricky, eventually I got fed up with doing U-turns, took the lead, and let Tomtom find the way through the maze of narrow one-way streets to the hotel. Once there, we were directed to their underground car-park.

Today is Easter Friday. The town is all geared up for religious parades. This gave us something to watch while we waited for the restaurant to open at 8:30 (this is real Spain, even 8:30 is considered early).

I am assured these guys (and dolls) are not Ku Klux Klan, nor are they from the Spanish Inquisition (unexpected or not).

I think they like doing these parades for their own sake, religion seems to be just an excuse.

Straight to bed after the meal, we are all tired.

Today's route:

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233 miles

Day 6, 4th April: Baezra to Cuenca

More beautiful roads and scenery. R really knows how to pick a good route.

And some smaller wildlife.

Some small birds

Looking up to the footbridge
Looking up to the footbridge
Looking up to the footbridge

As we neared Cuenca, R and J went straight to our hotel, I led Son to see (and cross) a footbridge over a gorge, and some houses with balconies hanging over a drop of several hundred feet.

Houses at the top ...
... with overhanging balconies

As we neared Cuenca, R and J went straight to our hotel, I led Son to see (and cross) a footbridge over a gorge, and some houses with balconies hanging over a drop of several hundred feet.

Parador de Cuenca

The Parador de Cuenca, also on the edge (I've stayed here before, but not this trip).

Bikes parked ...
... down there

The bikes are parked on the low road behind the trees. The road to the left climbs up to the top of the gorge, it was grid-locked as we walked up and returned down it. (Unfortunately, my camera focused on the trees, not on the bikes; I was too anxious to get off the bridge to ensure a good picture!)

Worst view of the trip

The hotel we stayed at was poor. It was a new build on an industrial site, no proper restaurant, and not in walking distance of the town. This was due to the hotel we had originally booked cancelling our booking, we had to take what we could get.

Today's route:

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257 miles.

Day 7, 5th April: Cuenca to Santo Domingo de La Calzada

Again, good weather, good roads, good scenery. Boring to describe, beautiful to ride.

Son is happy ...
... having found snow
Hornet beside the snow
All three bikes by the snow

We pass a ski resort, Son finds his snow.

Even here, the air temperature was never below about 13C (55F), mostly 18C (64F).

Today's route:

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264 miles

Day 8, 6th April: Santo Domingo de La Calzada to Santander Ferry terminal

Since we had a ferry to catch, we didn't stop for many pictures. The sky was absolutely clear, it got quite warm, but while we kept moving it was great riding.

First thing in the morning, a little misty, later absolutely clear.

For once the ferry wasn't very busy, we had a very easy parking spot on the car deck instead of the usual poky position in front of trucks and beside the loading ramp - many a bike has been dropped getting out of there. This time it was easy.

134 miles.

Day 9, 7th April: Portsmouth to Derby

As the ferry comes in to Portsmouth, we pass some of the history, forts that were built in the 1860s.

HMS Bristol, a training ship
HMS Illustrious,
a small aircraft carrier

Portsmouth is one of the Royal Navy's docks. The navy is much smaller than it used to be, but it still has some potent weaponry.

After disembarking the ferry, we pass through customs (the bikes are waved through past lines of cars and caravans, probably because it's difficult to hide an illegal immigrant in a bike), but at passport control we are required to remove helmets while they check the passports. The bad part of this is that we immediately come to some traffic lights that send us straight onto the motorway. There is nowhere to stop to stow passports securely and sort out helmets and gloves; if you stop in the restricted area you get shouted at. So, I get shouted at, but I am not setting out on a 100-odd mile first leg of motorways without being dressed properly.

The trip back home is uneventful, almost all motorway. The advantage of travelling by bike is shown when we came to the A446 between the M42 and the A38. This is single carriageway. A queue of cars and lorries, several miles long (we hit this area during the evening rush-hour). Son and I simply rode down the outside of the queue, legally I might add, even though much of it was over a hashed area between the opposing traffic lines.

Finally get home a little after 7 in the evening, greet my better half, she’s walking pretty well considering her hip was replaced only 4 weeks ago.

214 miles, averaging 59 mph.

Total trip mileage

Total mileage: 2413.9 (according to the bike's trip).

I have many people to thank.


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Camping Weekend 5-7 July 2013

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On the 5th July 2013, Aylsham Round Table (ART) campers arrived at Muntjac Meadow which is part of the Deers Glade Caravan and Camping Park. Every year the first job is to set up the beer tent to allow the beer to settle, ready for our mini camping beer festival. Throughout the day and evening […]

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Return to Oz

Dear friends,
It is with great excitement and a touch of sadness that we let you know that we are about to head back to Oz. Its been a great 8 years here in TL but the time has come ...
Before it does though, what have we been up to over the last few weeks?

A big event was having a team from the Salvation Army Australia come and visit us here in Timor-Leste. This team was led by Lucas Cairns and the main objective was to set up the recording studio in the training centre and run a sound system workshop. This actually means that the training centre is functional (partly)!

Some of the crew recording in the Kadi Studio (after they lined it with carpet and set up the sound equipment). Later they helped us record a combined churches CD with 11 songs from 9 different churches.

Soldering some sound cables - Lucas was able to teach the locals how to do their own maintenance.

Later the team got out to a local ministry centre and, among other things, assisted with some hose to bring water to the centre - they got a hands on lesson on what it takes to survive without water on tap.

Thanks so much, guys for all the encouragement you brought to us from Oz!

Our new organisation, Kadi Kapasidade, is now off and running. It is registered in Timor-Leste and is managed by Nino with Emmy as assistant manager. We will be running training for the churches in Timor-Leste with a focus on Bible teaching and preparing church leaders for ministry. Kadi will also be doing some women's ministry and agriculture development. For more info, check out the site at

Out the back of the training centre - waiting for a veggie patch.

Some other training includes Old Testament Course (a one day cram covering the Old Testament)

Women's sewing workshop led by Lauren in Bele Kria which now operates in Kadi's training centre.

Chicken raising workshop - which was run on the back of our chicken vaccination program. In July, we coordinated the vaccination of 240 chickens in the local village to protect them from Newcastles Disease.

As part of our chicken project, we sent another roll of chicken wire out with Pastor Tom to Los Palos to assist the IPTL church, Immanuel, out there. (Thanks to CVCC!)

We also got a visit from my bro and his wife, Kylie, and got to show him some of our activities on the island of Atauro (the good, the bad and the ugly)

Very nice whatsies hanging off the reef - ok, I need to brush up on my marine biology.

We got a visit from Sipri, who has now graduated and is a Lieutenant at Kupang.

Cynthia organised a mini-Olympics event with the home school group which was a great success - it included javelin (tooth pics), shot put (coconuts), and high jump (throwing army men) to name a few of the challenging events.

Today, we did the First Lady's Cup Fun Run - Serenity sets a cracking pace to finish the 10km in 1hr 6 minutes.

These are just a few of the things we've been up to - for those who've visited, they know a couple of pics probably doesn't cut it. In the end, we thank God for good health and good opportunities to work with the locals here.

Cynthia's parents have come to help us pack and move out. On Wednesday, the crew will leave Timor-Leste with Serenity and Samuel staying to finish up over 3 more weeks. Many ask what will happen with all that we've been involved in. I say, stay tuned ...


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The Best Way To Explore A New City

By far, the best way I have found to explore any new city is to hop on some public transport, pick a random station or stop, get off and just walk around. Don’t worry about getting lost, you can always find your way back. Make sure you have some cash on you for food. I always carry a survival kit just in case, but have only ever needed to use the button compass as my personal navigation system has never worked properly. This activity does have the potential of going horribly wrong so here are a few tips;

Take trains when you can. They are much easier to navigate and the ticket machines are usually easy to figure out. I was once in Guanzhou (China) and a bus driver just started yelling at me. As it turned out, what I thought was a $5 note was in fact a 50c note. To make thins worse, my father was Chinese so by looking at me he probably thought I was just a local trying to rip him off.

Look back when walking. This will help you remember where you came from. In Shenzhen I just kept walking. By the time I wanted to go back I couldn’t remember where I had come from and was way out of the train zones. I walked for 5 hours before finding someone that could speak English and point me to a bus back to the city (the same bus I got yelled at on).

Write the address of your hotel down in native characters. This way you can just point at them to a taxi driver. Do the same with airport and other useful places.

Know where the ‘dodgy’ areas are and avoid them. The first time I went to New York I caught the subway in the wrong direction and ended up in the Bronx. Luckily it was in the middle of the day. I walked around for a little bit but I’m pretty sure I saw a gang of Crypts at the bus station. I decided not to catch that bus and headed back to the subway.

Start off in the morning and give yourself the whole day. You may just get lunch and go back to the city (or wherever you’re staying), or you may get stuck for a while. My short trip once lasted 36 hours in Malaysia due to infrequent buses. One every other day apparently, and when the driver felt like it. (A local family took me in for the night, it was by far one of the best experiences Ive had in Malaysia

So for those that aren’t so inclined you can stick to taxis to the museum, but for everyone else I highly recommend the ‘bus to nowhere’ method. The minor mishaps you may have on the way are definitely worth what you may encounter.

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Lainey’s So EXTRA – Beach Bash (4th bday)

I have always wanted to throw a beach party for Lainey since she has an August birthday and most of our friends live at the beach! This year worked out perfectly to do that on Labor day weekend!  I thought it would be fun to treat it like a mini “bachelorette” and get matching suits for all the girls!  We also told everyone to BYOF (bring your own float) and we floated outside by the dock the entire day.  Lainey’s favorite thing about the party was the Pelican Sno Balls we had unlimited, as was mine (it turned out genius to make alcohol drinks with the shaved ice too 🙂 )
Below are the vendors we used, and several images from the party.

*If you’re in Wrightsville/Wilmington area and are throwing any type of party, make sure to contact these vendors below!  Everyone was phenomenal, on time and very responsive.

  1. Photographer:  Visuals By Helen
    Helen came for about an hour and got all the photos I needed easily!  She even sent me 3 sneak peak ones that evening, super fast and loved all the images she got!
  2. Moana 2-layered Cake- One Belle Bakery
    I told them my vision, sent a few sample inspiration photos, and boom, they delivered an awesome cake that tasted just as good as it looked!
  3. Mermaid- FairyTales and Dreams by the Sea
    We booked for one hour, and felt like it was the perfect amount of time for her to interact with our small crowd of 8 kids!  They loved her reading to them during “Story time” and she danced and stayed right by the birthday girl!  It was the perfect something “Extra special” birthday treat I am glad I booked for all the kids.
  4. Pelican Sno Balls stationWe booked the starter package and I felt like we had more than enough extra shaved ice left, we invited all the neighbors over to even have some!
  5. Personalized Swim Suits & Tumblers:  Etsy: Parkerryandesigns
    One of our good friends Andrea has been running this etsy shop for awhile and I casually mentioned I was looking for personalized swim suits, and what do you know, she said she could easily make them!  She is one talented girl, if you need something personalized (from clothes to cups) shoot her a message on etsy!
  6. Water trampoline/Slide O-zone Water bouncer:  Rave Sports
    We have been loving this all summer, but I got this Water Bouncer specifically for lainey’s birthday bash!  The kids and toddlers loved it!  You can see why we love it on this post I did awhile back here.
  7. Letter Board: Felt Like Sharing
    I love the pop of color their letter boards add to any event and photo!
  8. Hair:  I had my hair styled in braids by Set Blow Out Bar
    I always go by here when I am in wilmington to get a blowout, so figured I’d get a braid style for the party too.  Lainey was supposed to come, but she was already enjoying the festivities when it was time for our appointment so I went solo :).  They do Mommy and Me styles too!
  9. Balloons- I ordered all from amazon

Summer Series 2018 Toys/Equipment Round Up!

We are only halfway into the summer and we have been loving this summers round up of toys!   You cant go wrong with any of these purchases below when at the beach or lake with the kids to keep them busy.

1.  Rave Sports Water Trampoline:
This was the best purchase I have made to date for the kids.  We saw it on someone’s dock during memorial day, and I could not for the life of me find a company that rented these.  Luckily a few google searches later and this bad boy came up on Rave Sports site!  There are so many options for water trampolines, but I went with this one specifically since it was designed for smaller children.  They can bounce on the trampoline, climb up the side themselves and go down the slide!  The shipment came fast and it was easily inflated.  Once you are done using it, just deflate for easy storage!  You can find them on instagram here as well.

*The kids Water wings are from Otterwings, you can use code BECCA15 at checkout!

2. Isla Bikes: We switched to this balance bike (the Rothan) for Roman and this bike (the Cnoc) without training wheels for Lainey this summer and it couldn’t have been a better decision! I was very nervous about both, since they were loving the training wheels, but Ive already seen so much improvement on their balance since using these!  Roman loves just walking on his own on the balance bike and Lain loves me holding her waist while learns to balance without the wheels.  My favorite thing about the Cnoc bike, is they personalize your childs name on the side, genius!  You can find them on instagram here.

3. Kinderfeets
Talk about practicing balance for little ones, my kids are obsessed with these boards from kindfeets!  If you have little surfers, or ones you want to get into boarding, highly recommend.  Besides Balance, mine use the  kinderboards to roll cars down the side and make little tunnels for toys.  It is definitely a multi functional toy that builds the imagination, and an easy thing to store at the house!  We also are loving this cargo trike they make, perfect for strolling around other toys in the house :).  Find them on instagram here.

4. Play Wheels:
They make fun character themed products for kids!  We have both of these skateboards here and the kids have been loving scooting around while working on their balance.  Find them on instagram here.

5. Pulse Safe Start Scooters:
Ever wanted your little toddler to be able to just press a button on the scooter and go?  Well here you have it!  These electric scooters are perfect for the kids that cant master a real scooter yet.  We have the PJ mask one, and we charge it every night for the next day!  Find them on instagram here.

6. Nutcase Helmets:
To keep your little ones head safe, I am loving these helmets from nutcase for all the above toys!  I love how the kids are excited to put them on because of their bright designs and their easy under chin clip.  Find them on instagram here.

Beach Essentials Part 2 Summer Series 2018

Continued from last weeks post on our favorite beach essentials, I wanted to include other necessities we are loving in and out of the water during the summer!

1. Vestal Watches
Obsessed with these tide watches!  My husband started wearing these over a year ago since he is on the boat a lot and he is able to track the tides of up to 200 local beaches.  If you haven’t found a gift yet for that beach lover, this is a winner!  I have the surf watch, and I love that I never have to take it off (waterproof) for the win.
You can use code BECCA30 at checkout!

2. Freestyle Watches- My kids are loving their shark leash children’s line!  Once they see us wearing something, they usually want it.  This watch was the perfect solution for them to have on at all times on the beach or pool and think they can tell time 🙂 They come in so many bright colors and adjusts to my two year old’s wrist!

3. Otter Wings
Does anyone else’s child get mad when you take off their water wings or try to put them on?  What about when they slip off in the water?  Otter wings came up with a simple solution, removable clip water wings to an SPF shirt! genius.  I love their simple coloring!  They just restocked the line for the summer, so head over there to grab some!

4. Hats & Beach Bags, Sandals:
Hatattack match your mini with hats like below and loving this beach bag from them, seen in all my pics!
Love this hat from Ofonesea! Romans wearing below!
-These Sandals I am living in, from Beek

5. Babybum Sunscreen!  Loving this entire line right now 🙂

Beach Essentials Round Up Towels/Chairs Summer Series 2018

I rounded up some of our favorite beach accessories we have been loving this year and linked them all below!  We go through towels like crazy when at the beach, so I mentioned several different kinds we use.  With kids, its nice to have everything organized and ready to go when planning a beach trip/vacation.  Hopefully this makes packing easier for you guys!  Next Week ill include more beach accessories we are loving!

We love their simple striped towels for kids!  Cozy & Chic.

Bali Market towels-
These are so lightweight, and sand comes right off these when I shake it.  I was surprised how absorbent the towels are and how well they pack up for a beach trip.  They are Turkish towels that believe in keeping a minimalist lifestyle, and I’m all about simplicity!

Discounts: Becca15

Henry & Bros
They are adorable, top of line,  affordable blankets! My kids (and me) love these towel blankets because they are so large that you don’t have to lay two towels side by side on the beach.  They are also so soft that you can wrap the kids up and they’ll nap peacefully.
Sale happening now on their site!

House of Jude:
Loving their roundie towels at the moment on the beach!  You can use as a scarf in the winter too! Lightweight and breathable, love how the charcoal color hides any dirt from the kids or sand.  We just got this in, so stay tuned on my page for more images of it!

Poncho & Parker
“Born out of necessity (needing a functional and fun cover-up for our babes), we designed the poncho to be carefree for the kids and functional for the parents, while of course staying super chic. Poncho + Parker ponchos are made out of the original Turkish towel, which is extremely absorbent, light weight and quick-drying. Perfectly packs in a suitcase for vacation or easy to throw in a beach bag for the summer. Our littles also favor it as their post-bath lounge wear!”  We love the vibrant shades they have!

Discount 50% happening now! Use code: SUMMERSALE

Another Poncho Brand we are loving for those that like the basic white/neutral shades!  These are extra thick and I love how the arms are closed in on these!  We will be rocking these soon on my page 🙂

Picnic Time Chairs:
When towels aren’t cutting it and you just want to sit normally, I recommend these beach chairs by Picnic Time!  I cant wait to try them out, stay tuned to see them on my page!

-Fully-padded with adjustable reclining backrest
-A zippered pocket, large enough to hold magazines and personal items such as a wallet, keys, or shirt

Clothes Summer Series 2018 round up!

If bathing suits aren’t an option for my kids, they are usually in Pajamas.  If by some miracle I get them out of those two, we are rocking the latest clothing styles on Instagram!  Below are a few of my current brand crushes and trends we have been loving when we are not in the water!  Most of them keep that beach vibe look we love:

1.  Shop Harbour:
-ethically made
-organic materials
-Made in the U.S.
-$1 from every purchase is donated to help foster kids / gives back
-conscious mission and design
-perfect for coastal living

Find them on instagram here:

2. Rose Belle Clothing
-Beautiful custom little girl styles
-Owner creates every piece individually
-Light weight and so soft!
-Simple designs, a lot of floral and solid coloring

Find them on instagram here:

3.  PinkChicken
-No fuss, always stylish, a happy kind of perfection clothing
-Based out of New York, full range of boys & girls styles
-Adorable mama & me styles

Find them on instagram here:

See my previous swimwear post on both these brands below, they also have super cute beach attire!

4. Of One Sea-

5. Sunuva Swimwear attire-
Discounts still live: Code: BECCAINGLE at checkout!, Expires Midnight June 30th.

Baby Breez
-Soft Versatile garments
-Simple Neutral Shades
-Hands/feet have adjustable cuffs

Discounts: Use code BECCAINGLE  at checkout
& Find them on instagram here

Little Auggie This is another australia brand we are loving!  Simple stripe and solid designs to match your siblings!
Find them on Instagram here:

Laura Ashley

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Mommy & Me Attire:
Broke Down Clothing
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Women’s Fashion:
Elizabeth Ackerman New York
Find them on instagram here

I’m eyeing these pieces currently!  Follow this link to use code BECCA20 off your order!

Swimwear Summer series 2018 round up!

If your family is like mine, everyone is in better moods in the water….. therefore I like to stay at the beach as much as possible!  So of course I am bathing suit obsessed, and styling my minis is my favorite thing ever.  Below are the brands I have been crushing on and you’ll see my kids in all summer.  Some of them have promotions and special discounts listed below!  Go grab your favorites for the summer and be the most stylish kids on instagram, tag the brands when you rock them!

Sunuva Swimwear:
It is a london designed in house company and features a huge safety factor for your kids with their stylish swimwear that is UPF 50+.  We love the bright colors, playful designs and how you can mix and match siblings!  They have a variety of options, from rash guards to clothing on their site.  One of my favorite suits lainey has on below features beads on the neckline, its all on the details! Instagram link:

*Links to the suits my kids are wearing below
Blue Shell suit
Yellow suit
Navy Suit
Boy arrows
Boy surfboards

Current discount CODE: BECCAINGLE
T&Cs: Use code ‘BECCAINGLE’ for 20% off on Please note this code is not valid on outlet, web exclusives and the boutique items. It cannot be combined with another code or promotion. The promotion expires at midnight Sunday 30th June 2018.

Pearl Street Swim:
They are a northern based company with beautiful light shades!  Their suits are designed for active children and come in unique, hand illustrated patterns and matching solids that are SPF 50, chlorine and sunscreen resistant.  I love their rashguards and adjustable boy trunks!  The suits feel so soft. Instagram link:

*Roman wearing this Blue suit & rashguard , Lainey wearing this suit!
Current promotions going on for two weeks, use code: Becca20

Of One Sea:
This line is based out of North Shore, Oahu and radiates all things Hawaii that I miss.  (I used to go to school at University of Oahu!)  Their inspiration comes from the simple forms and beauty found in nature which they aim to translate into comfortable and stylish pieces for the whole family.  I love the matching daddy and son line, and their whole vibe on style for clothes!  If your a hawaii lover like myself, this brand is for you! Instagram Link:

Roman and Yeirdon’s matching outfits found here

Current promotions for fathers day, buy one mens boardshorts get a matching kids boardshort HALF OFF: use code FATHERSDAY

Minnow Swim:

If your looking for simple classic styles, you have found it here!  I love the coloring tones of the suits and the simple looks for boys and girls.  Made and designed in California, minnow is a contemporary children’s swimwear label that embraces clean lines, simple details and crisp seaside breezes. Instagram Link:

Summer 18 Collection just dropped here! We are obsessed with the nantucket red!  They are having a huge giveaway contest on their instagram right now!

For the moms that want to twin with their son, you have found it!  It is lifestyle brand which combines style and adventure with a concern for the well-being of our oceans.  Bermies are made from the highest-quality materials in swimwear and celebrate your confidence, in style and comfort. These swim trunks are not only bold and stylish but they will make you look and feel like you’re in paradise. Our trunks are stretchy, breathable, fast-drying but most importantly extremely comfortable. They donate a portion of their profits to clean up oceans! Instagram Link:

You will be seeing me and Roman rocking their matching styles found here!
Current sales going on: 15% discount on Monday 11 and until Sunday 17 for Fathers Day using code LOVEDAD at checkout

McKenna Swim:
Australia Based company, that is too cute for words!  High-waisted with crop tops for your mini? Did I wake up dreaming? They have the most stylish little girl swimsuits I have ever seen.  From the crop tops, to the open back, your girl will be the cutest on the block!  I love their matching sibling styles too! Instagram Link:

Love this set here!

Little Minimalists:
This adorable shop has worldwide shipping and has all the latest trends on their site!  All their brands range from swim to clothes and even toys!  Get everything you need for summer in one quick online shopping cart!  Instagram Link:

Pieces we are eyeing!:

Olivia & Ocean:
They have the cutest mommy & me line I’ve seen lately!  Its hard to find cute swimwear that matches your mini and covers a mom the way we want!  They are dedicated to crafting swimwear as cute and stylish as it is functional. Prints are custom pieces of art created exclusively for each season’s collection. Swimwear is printed, manufactured, and hand finished here in Los Angeles by seamstresses who are paid a fair wage.  They donate a portion of the proceeds from every swimsuit sold to on your behalf. Instagram Link:

Pieces we are eyeing!:

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Carolina Holidays for the Kids

Can a Kid ever see Santa too many times or have too many cookies or wear enough Christmas jammies?? Answer still up for grabs, but we got close.

If you’re like me, the Holidays were jammed packed for the month of December and went by way too fast!  I think I might have slightly over done it this season, but I have serious FOMO (which I blame from my dad) and I didn’t want my kids to miss one bit of action going on in NC!  Most of these events I had to start planning back in the Summer, because moms are all over it when it comes to Christmas activities around here in the south apparently :).  Mark your calendars for next summer because you are going to want to get tickets for these events next year!

Events around NC that sell out in advance typically:
-Pullen Park Holiday Express
-Polar Express Train- I know there are two locations in NC.
-Tea with Santa (Umstead)
-12 days of Christmas Carolina Inn
-1870 Farm santa/animal hayrides
-MapleView farm icecream santa hayrides
-Chetola, Blowing rock NC -Santa & Carriage Rides
-Tweetsie Christmas (this was the first year they opened this!)
-Disney on Ice- PNC arena
-Feel free to let me know if i need to add any more high demand ones!

Some photos from the holidays of these events are below, and ill remind everyone when these tickets go back on sale!

Chetola Santa:

12 Days of Christmas Carolina inn (We did brunch with Santa and Sugar Plum Fairy afternoon tea):

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