Celebrate Cruelty Free

It has been great reading other Cove Guardian blogs about the calm ocean and no killing in the cove. As the world takes their break from cruel actions that they possibly work at and/or witness they have to remember their dinner plate too.

Making a conscious choice takes a lot of re-training. Most of the western society has been brought up to have a meat and potatoes dinner - 1/3rd meat and 2/3rds carbs/veggies. We pretty well have to trash that whole training mode and start thinking protein is protein not protein is only meat - dead animals. Many celebrations that have happened around the world had a very abnormally large turkey or chicken at the front of their table. Its not large because that is natural for that animal but because governments have allowed the use of hormones and steriods to be pumped into these animals and obtain the most money by profit per pound. Its all business just like Taiji Bay.

We all can learn from the actions of Taiji where their business is to drive in dolphins, sell some to captivity as orphans because the rest are killed for food. Now yes these are wild animals and some would say that at least the government and/or corporations have not touched them with their hormones and steriods so they are the best to eat. However with the other government actions of allowing corporations to pollute around the world this has poisoned the world of water where the dolphins live. The mercury that has entered the food chain has saturated the predators of the sea with mercury that sometimes the female dolphins first off spring dies from breast feeding and intaking a very high amount of mercury. Mercury is a very dangerous element to humans and nonhuman beings on this planet.

A full year is almost done - 2010 - and everyday somewhere worldwide a person is becoming triggered for change. I say triggered because I know that everyone out there has a trigger to open their eyes and mind to the feelings of the animals. My trigger was the movie sharkwater and this year alone I have met over 40 people that were triggered by the movie "The Cove" because it went International. So as we make our way to the beginning of 2011 we can all take that trigger to a new level. By changing our own diets to cancel out cruelty from animals to the environment since they come hand in hand majority of the time.

In 2011 you can make a resolution to think and choose consciously with everything you buy and support. Every dollar spent to buy a product and/or animal supports the way it was made or raised. When your mind is alive once again it can see the darkness that hides behind the blanket of the packaging at your grocery store or retail store. Even in Taiji they mislabel the dolphin meat to read fish and/or whale. We have to force the governments to speak for the people and not bow down to the corporations that are dictating what we want as consumers. It is a tough path to follow but positive change takes effort that is rewarding and I believe making a wise consumer is worth it!

You can see my action of 2010 here - Artist for the Ocean 2010

Stay positive its the only energy that the darkness cannot extinguish!

The next and final event I have coming up is January 8th in Hamilton at the 3rd floor of Bizclip on #327 King Street West with the band AdvertEyes and Vegan Food cooked by a chef. You can view more details here: FACEBOOK R.S.V.P.

Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org/
http://thecoveguardian.blogspot.com/
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It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

Isolation

I·SO·LA·TION

Definition:

1. [noun] a state of separation between persons or groups
2. [noun] the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
3. [noun] a feeling of being disliked and alone
4. [noun] preference for seclusion or isolation
5. [noun] (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it

Isolation comes into all situations good and/or bad.

The Warrior

A person who starts to change and feels the drive for change of a certain area that is negative to them. It could be an environmental, human, and/or non human issue but the change is a positive thought for action. When that seed is planted the warrior within will start to develop and this is when isolation starts to occur. The warrior on his/her development will start to be isolated by friends, family, and possibly co-workers. The warrior will also start to isolate his/her normal interactions after the feel of being isolated themselves. This reaction to someone standing their ground for change is normal to the "Normal Society" who tend to not stand up for what they believe in and at times stay shut down or follow the loud speakers of the group.

The development of the warrior makes them stronger as they struggle with every day interactions and learn to cope with no support. Its not an overnight change to completion but it is an overnight thought to fight for change. Most times there is no guidance since their are not many warriors amongst the "Normal Society" or the majority of the population on this planet. With no guidance the warrior needs to learn to be at one with isolation and learn to use it to his/her advantage. There are no right and/or wrongs on the developing stages but as long as the mind is positive for change then the actions on the stages will happen similar across the board.

Anyone can be a warrior and all warriors will feel the isolation from the public, friends, family and themselves. The isolation within has to help safe guard them from the horror that they see on a daily basis to give them the facts for their actions. Their actions mixed with facts is what justifies why they are doing it and helps educate the people who either ask, watch and/or are associated to the negative actions that need to be redirected positively.

Normal Society

These two words can be highly debated by minds for change. The normal society is just the majority living their lives blindfolded to what is actually happening. So they too are isolated from the actions of corporations and governments through many forms of advertisements. They also can choose to be isolated by knowing what is happening but do not want to speak about it and just live their lives amongst the majority so they fit in and are not questioned.

Many people are afraid of change and actually fear this action. Fear is a tactic used by many governments to deter change amongst their people. The government want to keep control and people want to live with peace that they learn to isolate themselves amongst the controlling nature of the government. To stay happy within control is to live without speaking and allow others to make your path to walk on.

Taiji - Japan

Within Taiji there are many acts of isolation.

With the Cove Guardians they have been isolated from their families, friends, and possibly the country inwhich they came. They are also isolated with the place for action and this is Taiji. Within Taiji they are isolated from the dolphin killers to the towns people. Worst of all they have to isolated their emotions in order to survive the duration of their stay so they can be strong for the other guardians, the dolphins and other cetaceans, and to show to the international public that they will not allow it to affect them but make them stronger.

With the dolphin killers they isolate their actions by the use of tarps, hill sides, and being a small group. I'm sure there are some Taiji towns people that have isolated the dolphin killers too for the shame they have brought to their quiet town. One large isolation for the dolphin killers and the towns people that know of the horrific acts is that they have isolated their emotions to care for the sentient beings that get driven into the cove to either be sold for captivity (prison) or to be slaughtered.

Last but not least the dolphins and cetaceans themselves. They are isolated from the life on land and isolated by communication to the human species. They also isolate other species to be in their pod and possibly other dolphin pods. What happens in Taiji is where they are forced to be isolated from freedom. They are driven into this cove where they are isolated and then further action is taken against their will. Some young dolphins are isolated from their mothers that desparately try and get at them. The act of isolation to any sentient being from human to nonhuman is all felt the same and needs to be looked upon it as such.

When we see a person amongst the towns people of Taiji stand up they will take on the levels of the warrior. They will be isolated from their family, friends, and government. They will start to develop to be a strong voice for change and be able to see this action as the repressed state of their town. The best thing for them is that they will have guidance from the international supporters and the local cove guardians. This new warrior will make history and start the ball rolling to grab the other ``Normal Society`` of Taiji to see a more positive outlook on how their town can be if the negative energy of the cove ends and positive energy comes into the cove. The changes will be outstanding and the people will smile again and the blanket of hate will disipate.

Stay positive its the only energy that the darkness cannot extinguish!

The next and final event I have coming up is January 8th in Hamilton at the 3rd floor of Bizclip on #327 King Street West with the band AdvertEyes and Vegan Food cooked by a chef. You can view more details here: FACEBOOK R.S.V.P.

Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
http://thecoveguardian.blogspot.com
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It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

"Change Is Hard But Good"

No matter which Country, city, or town you are in worldwide you see the same similar actions regarding animals. What I mean is that for an example Taiji has dolphin and whale statues all over their town and on vehicles and boats. Like the movie The Cove states "You would think they loved Dolphins and Whales". Well this happens worldwide with ALL animals. So to say this is a tradition in Taiji to kill dolphins and whales could not be more wrong when they really do not separate themselves from the norm to the rest of the world.

From television to retail stores you see a ton of stuffed animals that at most times are local recognizable animals. Like when I seen a stuffed animal with possum fur from New Zealand or a alligators head from Florida-USA or wolf fur from Canada. These animals exist in that region and are displayed in some manner from dead to look alike designs. At times these animals are killed and toys are made to represent the living animals with their fur or teeth or ivory horns. To me it just adds to the world of make belief.

We are speaking about "Business" and I don't know about you but I do not know too many "Honest" business men who would tell you the truth on their marketing. The Taiji Bay area has their hidden business gem that may bring in a bit of fast cash for the moment but "WHAT IF" after 24 years and 23,000 dolphins per year accounted for give or take a few hundred ran out. Of course its possible since the dolphins are being removed at an alarming rate and nothing is being put back. This makes it an unsustainable business and has a foreseeable end point.

Now, looking at the money they make on an annual hunt with sales going to marineland's, seaworld's and swim with dolphins worldwide. They do sell quite a bit at approximately $150,000 per dolphin which could get to the range of 75 Million if 500 dolphins were sold. Now this money does not go to the families of Taiji or even the fishermen and their families it goes right to the government. So, in an unsustainable business this amount of money will dry up because of the foreseeable end to the dolphins in this case. This is what I call very narrow-minded and greedy for the quick money without the thought of the impacts of the species and local habitat.Very negative I must add.

If we look at a more sustainable business with future plans that takes care of more than just the government then that would be tourism. Tourism has done so much for cities, towns, and countries worldwide. In the case of Taiji the town itself would flourish while more businesses probably could open up to handle the thousands of visitors. In this situation instead of killing these dolphins on a 6 month basis they could do dolphin and pilot whale watches that do extremely well worldwide allowing the animals to show positive enjoyment to the visitors and local people. They also have a beautiful conservation area which currently has gates, wire fences, tarps, and signs to keep people out and hide such a negative secret they are showing shame with. These restrictive objects would be removed and the pathways built would be used for what they were intended for in the first place and that is for people's enjoyment. Then bird watching, trail tours, and scuba diving to name a few more ideas. This would bring so much happiness to the people of Taiji and draw so much yearly revenue that would be sustainable for centuries to come.

I always say to people that "Change is Good But Hard". Now its hard because you have to get people to change their way of thinking at the moment. Its like an old saying here "You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks" being that "They Are Set In Their Ways" so to speak. I think this is wrong and anyone can change with a bit of guidance and knowledge. When you have to hide and barricade your actions then you are expressing your actions in a negative manner and the world can see a difference when a choice is made to a positive harmonious state. I do believe in Taiji and the local people will make this tough change from their way of thinking in the moment to a more prosperous and harmonious action of showing the live dolphins and whales in their 6 month season. This will allow the dolphins to be free and continue migrating by their town for centuries to come leaving their local town sustainable with tourism dollars.

Now we just have to get this message for tourism dollars to the people of Taiji so they can understand the positive impacts it will have for their own families. The majority of the town here does not participate with the actions of the killing of dolphins and whales but yet they are impacted financially. If we can get some amazing young entrepreneurs in Japan to see this positive change and speak to the locals it just may have an impact when 80% of the town wants the change especially business owners. They have the power but just need the knowledge.



The next and final event I have coming up is January 8th in Hamilton at the 3rd floor of Bizclip on #327 King Street West with the band AdvertEyes and Vegan Food cooked by a chef. You can view more details here: FACEBOOK R.S.V.P.

Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
http://thecoveguardian.blogspot.com
_______________________________________________________________

It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

The New Activists Do Not Fit The Old Hippy Profile

I have been involved with Animal Action for over 2 years now and I am not shocked to see more woman involved than men. To bring yourself to doing selfless actions for animals it takes a person who really can feel and understand the other side. Most people see an "Activist" as a skinny little hippy-like person whining about change needed. I'm here to say that is not the case!

I am a person filled with tattoos and grew up in a very rough neighbourhood when I was younger. I totally do not fit the profile as a hippy-like Activist. I have always put myself in danger standing up for the underdog human when I was younger and now standing up for the underdog nonhuman. I have redirected the anger I had decades ago to a more positive life and direction for change. Becoming an activist and a voice for the voiceless matches me more than the hippy profile. However the hippy profile is a very successful strength to show a need for change away from money hungry corporations. Money is the drive here in the Cove and this is the source we need to stop and shut down while we educate the world to stop supporting the houses of captivity being the Seaworld's and Marineland's of the planet.

Yes I am a Vegan! Yes I am an Animal Activist!

I am not surprised to see over 80% or higher of woman in the movement to change the minds of people eating animals, supporting captivity, and ignoring the cruelty cast down on sentient beings. To see the new crew at the moment in Taiji Bay with 5 Woman Cove Guardians and no men is not surprising! It shows strength from a gender that does so much for positive change on this planet! I have deep respect for females putting out "Positive Action" for change away from cruelty and death of human and nonhuman animals. I am not sure why more men are not involved in speaking out for sentient beings - is it peer pressure, is it fear, is it selfishness, or maybe just plain ignorance. I have to say I am a man of a single mom bring up which may account for my connectedness and strength since my mom showed me then and now how powerful she is as a woman.What ever the reason I am happy to see the woman of the world stand up and show more strength than the strongest man on the planet by putting themselves in a dangerous situation for an animal - in this case its the dolphins and pilot whales.

Taken From Sea Shepherd Site http://www.seashepherd.org

The new leader for SSCS Cove Guardian action is Libby and yes she is a strong woman. I will be happy to be at her side in January when I arrive in Japan to keep the dolphin killers in International Minds. This action will change when positive lights of energy from the never ending Cove Guardians that come from all parts of the world to show strength for the dolphins lives. With your help we can end this by telling everyone what is happening, by calling the Japanese Embassies and Consulates worldwide, and by being a voice for the voiceless on a daily basis! Thank you for all you do!


The next and final event I have coming up is January 8th in Hamilton at the 3rd floor of Bizclip on #327 King Street West with the band AdvertEyes and Vegan Food cooked by a chef. You can view more details here: FACEBOOK R.S.V.P.



Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
_______________________________________________________________

It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

Running Down A Mountain

Fear can stop many people from doing things in this world especially when it comes to an animal. The questions that family & friends attack you with are outrageous as if you're an idiot. The isolation of not being able to talk to anyone about the concerns you have and/or want to share to educate others. The lack of support for your uncontrollable thoughts of anger about the cruel treatment done to animals. Well just like anything in life you have to make it to the top of the hill from being informed and then start your walk down the hill. As you start the walk the hill starts to make you jog and then run and then you are full tilt towards what you thought would never come! This is what has happened to me on my journey to Taiji Bay ~ Japan.

When I put out the thoughts that I was thinking on being on the shores of Japan I never once thought I would have much support. I could visualize myself there standing with other compassionate people from around the world and the energy inside of me grew. As I started to emit this energy I started to attract like-minded people. I have had over 40 people thus far support me in many ways and its still growing! People want this cruelty to end as much as myself.

Vegan Bake Sale at Panacea - inset Bob & Jordyn Picture by Vanessa Sarges

So far I have had so many wonderful people on facebook alone support me right from the beginning and I have had 2 events. The picture above shows my second event "Vegan Bake Sale". My good friend Ken Bontius and Pamela from Panacea (Vegan Only Store) on #588 Bloor Street West and also a Director of ARK II - Animal Rights Kollective of Toronto graciously gave me space at the front of their store. So many beautiful ladies donated their time to bake some yummy vegan goodies for this event which was a total success. From cookies, cupcakes, macaroons to vegan Fudge they all sold. I also bought 2 Cove DVD's that are selling at Best Buy for $10 (Hint: christmas present) and sold them both as well! Many people came and bought little and left a large donation because the cause resonates within themselves to have it done for ever!

Up to this point I have sold 4 Framed Prints, 3 Regular Prints, and 2 Blood in the Ocean necklaces that have helped as well with this Journey. It all started with a thought that brought me to the top of a mountain and when I hit the bottom of this mountain I will be on the shores of Taiji Bay with about 100 people behind me giving me a large amount of strength. Please create positive thoughts for change and release them to the world so you to can make changes that really matter when a sentient being is being tortured and/or murdered. No one will know your thoughts if you choose to keep them to yourself.

The next and final event I have coming up is January 8th in Hamilton at the 3rd floor of Bizclip at #327 King Street West with the band AdvertEyes and Vegan Food. You can view more details here: FACEBOOK R.S.V.P.



Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
_______________________________________________________________

It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

War Upon Animals

When I speak about animals being killed by the hands of people I try and explain that this is just like war! The war upon animals being slaughtered that cannot even defend themselves. I honestly don't see the difference of death. Death is the end of a life. Life is anything living and breathing. Millions or even Billions of animals are killed every year on this planet at the hands of the human species and to me its a war on the nonhuman in a murderous manner.

I found this article called:

"23 Seals Clubbed to Death in New Zealand"

And within this article there was one statement that was quoted and really stood out strongly to me regarding all animal slaughters in the world!

"To go around and club 23 seals to death over a number of days is very deliberate and you have to question the state of mind of someone who can carry out such a cruel and abhorrent attack," Wilkinson said in a statement."

There is so much in this statement that makes me wonder why people don't feel this for all animals and all slaughters! Especially here in Canada with the Seal Slaughters where fishermen go around and bash the 3 week old Harp Seals just for their fur. Is there any difference? Is there something better when a seal is killed for its fur to just being randomly killed? What about the slaughtering of cows by slitting their throats or bashing them in the head with a sledge hammer! Even horses with a bolt in the head or bullet! And of course a spear jabbed into the body of a dolphin!  To me war is war! Blood is blood! Human or nonhuman! They all feel the same as us with emotions of sadness, scared, shocked, frightened, and even compassion.


The following information from this article stated the penalty of the harming seals to other marine mammals. How can we get the rest of the world to make these penalties and stop making the animals apart of business?

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"Under New Zealand law, killing or harming fur seals or other marine mammals incurs up to six months in prison or a fine of up to 250,000 New Zealand dollars (US$191,000)."

"A further fine of up to $7,600 for each marine mammal killed or harmed can also be imposed by the court."
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Could you imagine the fines that would incur with all the slaughtering going on around the world! If we as regular people could hold the governments of the world to these laws and force them to change by fining and jailing them then that would truly be amazing! Something has to change! They need to be held accountable for their actions! The Canadian government is going around the world with Canadian's tax money fighting to keep up the mass genocide of Harp Seals on the Eastern Coast of Canada. Over 750,000 Canadians have either signed and/or called into the government to say they do not support this slaughter and still Harper will not stop.

I believe when the regular Japanese civilians find out what is happening on their coves with 23,000 dolphins murdered annually they will want this to stop! I believe the change will be a positive one.


Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
_______________________________________________________________

It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)

"THE COVE" Guardian Fundraiser

I have to say this was one amazing night! It took a bit to come but on the days adding up to this night so many people came to me with support. I had many people contacting me to help from my two amazing hostess' Daria and Sweta, vegan sweets bakers, business gift certificates, and the 4 bands!

AdvertEyes Playing 3rd Set

Photo Taken by Christy Melanson

 The first band was Little Winter who started off the show with some acoustic New Zealand action of Jill Krasnicki. Then the all to greatest supporter Dyniss with his two piece band hit the lyrics that stick. We then were entertained by AdvertEyes from Guelph and they did one amazing job with thier 6 member band rocking the Supermarket in Toronto. After we did the auction of some of my art prints framed we then had the final very Loud Band called Solus who is an solo artist who hires people to play his creative music.

Here is a video of me speaking after AdvertEyes set and I speak about my upcoming journey to the Cove.

See Video Here: "THE COVE" GUARDIAN FUNDRAISER

Sponsors for the event were Panacea, Sadies Diner, Snooters, and I Love Mom Tattoo Shop. However I have to say that my volunteers that helped as well put some amazing efforts out for this event with vegan sweets by Angeline I, Anne G, Christine O, Cassandra, Becky O & Mom, and Kirsten D. One person I cannot forget was my door girl who I had never met until this night and her name was Magenta!

I have had so many people outside of this night that have supported my journey for the dolphins and I want to say  thank you all so far! I will have an email out to all of you in the next few weeks. Hope you  will make it out to my vegan bake sale this Sunday ~ Dec. 5th at Panacea. Also the final fundraising launch party will be Jan. 8th in Hamiton and details to come soon. 

Please contact your closest Japanese Embassy/Consulate and let them know you do not approve and want the dolphin slaughter to stop: Stop The Slaughter

Bob Timmons
Future Cove Guardian
http://www.bobtimmons.org
_______________________________________________________________

It was a couple of years ago that I first learned about Taiji Bay aka "The Cove" when I did a painting that I called "The Rising Sun Exposes The Guilt". Now I have an opportunity to do more and this is becoming a "Cove Guardian" with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Taiji Bay, Japan.

 I have started to organize ways to raise some money and awareness about this decision I have made and you can donate and share on facebook,  , Paypal (timmons.animal.artist@gmail.com)