The Bob Barker intends to stay in this position off the stern of the Nisshin Maru until the whalers return home or until they run out of fuel. Sea Shepherd’s other ship, the Steve Irwin, is racing to the area to join the action.

Four other whaling vessels are in the area surrounding the Nisshin Maru and Bob Barker. They include: the Yushin Maru 1, 2, and 3 as well as the notorious Shonan Maru 2, which one month ago today sank the Sea Shepherd Ady Gil in an act of blatant aggression.

Says Captain Chuck Swift, “As we sit in the shadow of this cetacean death machine, I’m proud to captain this ship and fine crew on such a noble mission. We will end these illegal operations once and for all, thanks to support from our staff and supporters the world over.”

Sea Shepard News

]]> http://jamieleigh.net/?feed=rss2&p=1027 0 http://jamieleigh.net/?p=1004 http://jamieleigh.net/?p=1004#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:45:56 +0000 jamieleigh http://jamieleigh.net/?p=1004 Statement On Sea Shepher’s Ady Gil Attack

The recent news regarding the crew of the Sea Shepherd is just another example of the allegiance I have to a group of people fighting on behalf of one of my most personal issues – our animals. The protection and conservation of our planets whales is something I will never stay silent on. Included are some of the videos as well as reports on the latest clash. As always, it’s up to you to form your own conclusions on who is at fault. The key issue with me remains; the action of my friends and extended family within the crew of the Sea Shepherd vs. the inaction of those who have sat back and allowed the brutality and harm to our whales is a debate I’ll never back down on. While often it may seem I take a more spiritual and idealistic position on animal issues, make no mistake, I am fully educated and aware of the dominating laws at hand here. Whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary is illegal. The harpoon vessel – the Yushin Maru, has been whaling in that territory for a solid amount of time. There is no question about the fact that the actions of the Japanese whaling fleet in the Whale Sanctuary not only break the law, but continue to obstruct countless other laws the longer they stay and the more whales they kill. The Sea Shepherds unconventional methods of madness are aimed only at those who harm and brutally murder for no reason. Let me make this extremely clear – the crew is well aware of the risks involved in their participation on board – they fight on despite it because their work has nothing to do with them – they are in it for the cause. Protecting the welfare of those who can not is paramount. With that – I continue to stand by them and their continued work and efforts.

JL, 1/09/10

Australia Tells Japan: Stop Whaling
Paul Watson: Sea Shepherd’s Stern ‘Warrior’ Defies Japanese Whalers

holiday message from jamie leigh on Vimeo.

…this was. Slight distraction. Sometimes you need that second take to get it just right. It’s my official holiday message – I can’t mess around!

holiday message outtake (clapping) from jamie leigh on Vimeo.

For J.

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3rd times the charm… last one, I promise.

a bloggy holiday wish and thank you from jamie leigh on Vimeo.

Thistle was on the brink of starvation when our team found him with nearly 200 other wild mustangs who had been removed from the range, fenced in, and then left to die on a desolate ranch.

But I could see from his beautiful, expressive eyes that his spirit hadn’t been broken by the neglect. We brought him to The HSUS’s Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas.

Trust me — what happened next will warm your heart.

Watch Thistle’s uplifting story, then please make a special holiday gift to our 2010 Animal Survivors Fund.

Thistle is a survivor. But he — and the thousands of other animals we helped rescue this past year — wouldn’t have made it without people like you.

The Humane Society of the United States desperately needs to raise $1 million by December 31 for our 2010 Animal Survivors Fund. It’s big — but it’s a fraction of what it takes to run our sanctuaries and rescue operations, our campaigns for stronger laws to protect animals, our undercover investigations that expose cruelties hidden behind closed doors, and so much more.

Click here to see Thistle’s incredible journey — then make your tax-deductible holiday gift today to support all our life-saving campaigns and programs.

Thank you for everything you do for horses and for all creatures.

Sincerely,  Holly Hazard Chief Innovations Officer  The Humane Society of the United States

Not really plucked from a cabbage patch after all – even though I still have my theories.

Spent time with my aunt who shared with me old home movies and photographs of my family on my dads side.  In these photos you see my grandpa and grandma whom I never got to meet.  Just a few shots I snapped out of the hundreds I saw.  A chapter of my book I never had a chance to read until now.

From top to bottom

My grandma and grandpa at a dinner party with guests.

My dad.

My grandpa in an army snapshot.

My grandma.

Grandparents wedding photo, I love the top hats.

My grandpa.

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This weekend I spoke at a WWF event.  Just as I was ending I noticed someone waving to me from the crowd to come down over.  When I got there, they gave me their phone and said, “Here, someone wants to say hello you.”  I was so surprised to end up hearing from a friend I had known from years back who heard I’d be speaking that day and had their friend drive out to attend since they live far.  Respecting their privacy, I won’t say who it was, but I stopped in my tracks. “Nooooo wayyy…”  This was a great surprise!  I bogarted the poor persons phone (I felt so bad – but you were kind enough to let us chit chat and catch up, lot of  love!) walked to the nearby apple tent, and caught up.  Funny how things happen sometimes and how people find you – and thank you again, you know who you are – so great and unexpected hearing from you! xx

http://www.worldwildlife.org/

Now typically, I’m known for standing firm with my passion for peace, love, and understanding.  Sometimes though – it’s time to get dirty. 

Tonight, after dinner turned into an impromptu boxing match.  On one side we have me – JL – filled with raw aggression and rage, and the other – my friend Mo who happens to actually be a real boxer.  It was the ring vs. the streets and hard knocks of JL’dom.  ”A humanitarian can’t box! Please! Who are you fooling?  She’d go down in one minute!”  Never judge… there are many layers folks, many.  Like Donkey once told Shrek, “Ogres are like onions.”

  After a few practice punches I rolled up my sleeves, put on some black gloves, and in the middle of a parking lot – a full on boxing match began.  I was a bit rusty.  I’m a lefty – some may see that as an advantage or disadvantage, but either way after a few lessons and proper body positioning mannerisms, I was swingin’ full!  I did some upper cuts, some under cuts, I went high, I went low, I stood in stoic silence to observe the situation, and when you least expected it – I struck like a panther – hard!  I told him, “I don’t want you to hold back on me just because I’m a woman, bring it, bring it on!” and trust me, he did. 

Who won you ask?

Need you ask.

Really?

Me!

(Ok, there were some points where I literally asked him to just stand there – two hands out as a target for me, and I just went NUTS! Punch after punch, and it felt good!)

(If it makes you feel any better, I’m pretty sure I’ve pulled a muscle on my left side just below the rib cage, I feel it right now, and it’s a good burn… a fightin’ burn – but it was worth it.  Release the spirits that hide within, and don’t meet me in a ring anytime soon…  because now, I’m simmering – ready to pounce at any minute like a cougar.  Yes friends, yes… it’s in there.)

xojl