A Very Banana Christmas
December 18, 2009 Posted by: ERIN
A neighbor stopped by with a 'hand' of fresh bananas for us, so naturally Tom took the opportunity to pose with them next to our tree. Nothing says Christmas like tropical fruit!
Pet Clinic
December 11, 2009 Posted by: ERIN
This week the field station held the second meeting of the San Salvador Pet Clinic. It was a long time coming since its inauguration about 18 months ago, but with busy schedules and the complications of being on an out island, such delays are not unexpected. But I'm very happy to report that it was a resounding success.
Over the course of two days, Dr. Wildgoose and her assistant Randi (both of the Palmdale Veterinery Clinic in Nassau and Freeport) saw 18 of San Salvador's pets. They performed 6 canine neuters, 3 canine spays, and one feline spay. They also saw 8 other dogs for exams and shots. Dr. Wildgoose reaffirmed her clinic's interest in returning to San Sal about twice a year, which is wonderful news for our community and its animals. We'll do whatever we can to help make it happen!
Several thanks are in order. First, thank you to the Palmdale Veterinary Clinic for sending Dr. Wildgoose and Randi to us. Their kindness and professionalism were truly appreciated by humans and pets alike, and we hope to see them both again very soon. And second, a huge thank you to every field station visitor who contributed to our fundraising efforts. Without your generosity, this would not have happened. Your donations funded the travel expenses that made the clinic possible, and helped to subsidize the costs of spay and neuter surgeries.
Poncho, Thunder, Lightning, Ashes, Julie, Francis, Spike, Chocolate, Lizzie, Shotzi, Fat Boy, White Paws, Dusty, Lucky, Dingo, Zipper, Ebony, and Tyson would each like to say "woof!" or "meow!" and "thank you!".
Gully who?
December 7, 2009 Posted by: ERIN
What do you get when you combine fresh-from-the-tree coconut water, gin, and a dash of sweetened condensed milk? Gully wash! Which despite its odd name, is quite tasty and refreshing.
And don't be confused ... the liquid at the center of a fresh coconut is called coconut water, not coconut milk. Coconut milk comes from grinding up and straining the meat of the coconut. Now you know.