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Volunteer expeditions in Madagascar
Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world, and has been termed a "biodiversity hotspot" by ecologists, as 80% of the plant and animal species are unique to the island - a consequence of its 80 million year isolation.
In the tropical seas off the southwest coast of Madagascar lies one of these largest coral reef in the world. The Blue Ventures marine expedition site is located next to it, on the most westerly point of the island.
Blue Ventures do magnificent work, helping local communities and offering extraordinary volunteering opportunities that you'll remember for the rest of your life. |
Blue Ventures' research and conservation projects are carried out by our volunteers, who work closely with our research scientists and Expedition staff.
Every 6 weeks a new team of volunteers arrives at the field site, ensuring year-round sustainability of our research in the region. We have, on average, 12 volunteers working at the camp, and we never have more than 3 volunteers working with each staff member.
In addition to volunteers, the camp comprises of Malagasy and international research scientists, as well as local and international Blue Ventures staff.
Our research in Madagascar aims to identify ways in which coastal communities can live sustainably within their environment. Through a combination of conservation and livelihood programmes, from marine reserves to sea cucumber farming to English teaching, we work to find ways in which the environment, biodiversity and life of the coastal communities in Madagascar can be safeguarded for the future.
The threats to the people and natural environment of southwest Madagascar are huge, ranging from climate change to overfishing, from deforestation to a lack of safe water to drink. Through a number of integrated programmes Blue Ventures seeks to address these threats not only to the environment, but also its population and their health.
Download our volunteer guide
- Download our Volunteer Guide brochure for more information
- Check out the Gallery to see photo graphs of day-to-day life, diving and pictures from the surrounding communities and Madagascar.
Past Volunteers - How do they describe their Blue Ventures Experience?
" I want to thank Blue Ventures for the most spectacular experience of a lifetime. Getting back home was the single most difficult thing to do and adjusting has been tough. You guys do a fantastic thing and it was such a pleasure to be part of it" - Courtney Pike, South African volunteer, March 2011
"As I am coming to expect, BV is a very thoughtful organization with a primary mission to be effective (rather than place volunteers). I am impressed-- again." - Dr Tracy Ware, American volunteer, 2010
"I was part of a Blue Ventures expedition for my honeymoon back in 2008. Blue Ventures are an inspiration, and it is my hope that someday I can find the time to volunteer again, and go back and visit the wonderful people of Andavadoaka. But in the meantime my experience in Madagascar has led me to challenge what I need from life, and I have now successfully switched careers, leaving London and joining the renewable energy industry (BV's solar stoves were just the start!). Keep up the good work, BV deserve every award coming their way." - Will Turner, British volunteer, 2010
"For a previous non-diver it opened up a whole new world to me where I was getting excited and searching under rocks like a child! As a future Marine Biologist it just increased my passion for what I am about to study. The staff's enthusiasm and the sea's wonders was a real motivator and I will remember it forever." - Cara Daneel, South African volunteer, 2008
If you wish to find out more about our previous volunteers (such as gap year students, university students, career breakers, families, couples & Indian Ocean scholars), please visit Day in the Life.
Where we work
In Spring 2003, Blue Ventures established its permanent field research in the village of Andavadoaka, 200km North of Toliara and 45km South of Morombe in Southwest Madagascar.
The small fishing village of Andavadoaka lies on the edge of a shallow lagoon, protected from the open ocean by a series of fringing coral reefs. In addition to the extensive fringing reefs, several banks rise up in the lagoon, and a series of uninhabited offshore islets and submerged barrier reefs also support substantial coral growth, providing a vital resource base for local traditional and artisanal fisheries.
The research team is based in a group of comfortable self-contained wooden eco-cabins situated on a coral outcrop overlooking white sandy beaches and the blue lagoon beyond.
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The project was launched as a collaborative venture between Blue Ventures Conservation and the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IHSM) in response to the need to develop a better understanding of the area's unique marine and coastal habitats.
The reef systems of Andavadoaka are thought to possess a significantly higher abundance and diversity of marine life than any other reef in Madagascar. This is due partly to their remoteness and isolation, as well as the large distance to the nearest scientifically-studied reef habitats in SW Madagascar - in the Ranobe region some 200km to the south.
Despite the uniqueness of this marine habitat, no data on the status of the reefs existed prior to the establishment of our research site in the area.
The main objective of the Blue Ventures research programme in the area is to survey and chart the un-explored coral reefs of the region, studying their biodiversity and health, and assessing the potential threats to these unknown ecosystems.
Expedition team
Our staff are there to help you, train you and advise you. Our in-field staff comprises up to twenty full-time Blue Ventures representatives.
Click here to see our current team.
Heading our in-field team is the Expedition Manager, responsible for the day-to-day running of our field site. The Expedition Manager is in charge of all personnel on site, and is assisted by the other staff members.
All diving activities and training are co-ordinated and supervised by our Diving Manager, a qualified PADI Open Water SCUBA / Emergency First Response Instructor. On arrival at our site, the Diving Manager will brief you fully on all relevant aspects of expedition health and safety.
The day to day research you will be undertaking will be managed and supervised by our two Field Scientists, who work closely with the Diving Manager to plan each day's activities. Our Field Scientists, experienced tropical marine biologists, are also responsible for volunteer science training at the beginning of each project.
In addition, our Science Coordinator is in Maagascar directing and supervising Blue Ventures' overall research programme in the region and is assisted by our team of researchers and field scientists.
All of the science staff work closely with local biologists from Madagascar's principal marine institute, the Institut Haliéutique et des Sciences Marines (IHSM), based at the Université de Toliara. Staff and students from the IHSM regularly visit the site, providing a wealth of local taxonomic, marine biological and logistical knowledge.
Whilst on site, your general health and well-being are looked after by the Expedition Medic or designated staff member, who will be available at all times in case of accident or emergency.
Who volunteers
We welcome applications from volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
We have, on average, 12 volunteers on site at any one time, and never have more than 3 volunteers per staff member.
In our experience these numbers allow us to maximise research, as well as ensuring that the team gets the utmost enjoyment from the research and allowing all of our volunteers close involvement in all of the projects and diving programmes. Larger groups would mean that volunteers would dive less and feel less involved in the projects.
Since 2003 we have worked with more than 1000 volunteers from all over the world, many of whom have no scientific or biological background or training. Our expeditions provide a challenging, educational life experience that is hugely enjoyable, gives all volunteers a comprehensive understanding of marine environments and coral reef ecosystems and can assist in advancing volunteers' careers or studies.
We are able to assist student volunteers wishing to carry out undergraduate and postgraduate research projects during their time with Blue Ventures.
For more information, or ideas on potential research topics, please see our Independent Research page.
Science training
Soon after arrival and acclimatisation at the Blue Ventures field site, volunteers begin an intensive and hugely enjoyable scientific training programme, working closely with the marine researchers based at the camp.
Training is largely field based, involving numerous snorkelling and diving excursions as well as informal lectures, small group discussions, and practice exercises of the various research methodologies that you are likely to use during your work with BV.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The length of the Blue Ventures training period is dependent on a number of factors but will take a minimum of one week, but typically lasts 10 to 15 days, at the end of this period volunteers will be tested on the scientific material covered and are then ready to begin survey dives.
Testing ensures that our research team know that volunteers' knowledge is of a sufficient standard to carry out underwater surveys with our marine biologists coordinating the research.
The Blue Ventures 6-week expedition cycle is tailored to ensure that volunteers are given suitable time to receive scientific training, as well as sufficient time to have a rewarding experience playing an effective role in the research team. We do offer shorter expeditions of 3,4 and 5 weeks and your training will be tailored to fit in with the duration of your stay.
SCUBA training
Both qualified and non-qualified divers can join our expeditions. All volunteers are required to be trained up to PADI Advanced Open Water standard or equivalent before they can participate in underwater surveys. Dive training is carried out in the first two weeks of expeditions.
Due to the nature of the research that you will be carrying out, it is essential that all divers are confident and well trained. For this reason Blue Ventures insists on all experienced divers taking refresher courses, if they have not dived in the six months prior to their expedition, before diving on Andavadoaka's reefs and our Advanced Open Water course includes the 'Peak Performance Buoyancy' Adventure Dive.
We are also able to offer extra courses for those volunteers who want to advance their diving qualifications. The Emergency First Response (EFR) course, Rescue Diver course and Divemaster course are all available to take on site. Please see the Expedition costs page for more information.
- Prices vary according to your current diving qualification (the more experienced you are, the cheaper your expedition. However, please don't let this put you off, as half of our volunteers have never dived before!)
- Prices listed are per person and are for shared accommodation of four volunteers per eco-cabin. If you would like your own eco-cabin, please add a supplement of 10% (for singles) and 5% each for couples/two people sharing (depending on availability). We can also accommodate families and groups.
- Discounts are given for trained medical personnel fulfilling the role of expedition medic. Please click here for details.
Expedition length (weeks) | You are PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) diver | You are a PADI Open water (or equivalent) diver | You have no diving certification | Volunteer (not diving) | Under 18s (not diving) | Exped. Medic |
3 wks | £1,600 | £1,700 | £1,800 | £800 | £750 | |
4 wks | £1,795 | £1,895 | £1,995 | £1,000 | £800 | |
5 wks | £1,995 | £2,095 | £2,195 | £1,200 | £1,000 | |
6 wks | £2,125 | £2,225 | £2,325 | £1,400 | £1,200 | £1,450* |
7 wks | £2,400 | £2,500 | £2,600 | £1,600 | £1,400 | |
8 wks | £2,675 | £2,775 | £2,875 | £1,800 | £1,600 | |
9 wks | £2,950 | £3,050 | £3,150 | £2,000 | £1,800 | |
10 wks | £3,225 | £3,325 | £3,425 | £2,200 | £2,000 | |
11 wks | £3,500 | £3,600 | £3,700 | £2,400 | £2,200 | |
12 wks | £3,775 | £3,875 | £3,975 | £2,600 | £2,400 | £2,350* |
12+ wks | £225 per additional week | £225 per additional week | £225 per additional week | £150 per additional week | £150 per additional week | £3,000* (18 weeks) |
*Additional costs apply for dive courses (Open Water - £100, Advanced Open Water - £100)
Other costs
At Blue Ventures we strive to keep prices low on our expeditions to make our projects accessible to as many volunteers as possible. However, marine expeditions and research are more expensive to run than terrestrial programmes due to the high cost of boats, outboard motors, breathing air compressors and Scuba equipment.
Further information about costs:
What is included and what isn't
Your expedition cost includes:
- Return transfers from Tulear to Andavadoaka (for all volunteers completing full 6 week expeditions and multiples of 6 weeks)
- Expedition accommodation for the duration of your stay
- Three meals per day, including tea and coffee at breakfast and lunch
- Science Training with our team of Field scientists and researchers
- SCUBA Diving and SCUBA certification to PADI Advanced Open Water (depending on existing certification level)
- SCUBA Diving equipment: Buoyancy Control Device (BCD); Regulators; weight belt; weights and cylinder
- Comprehensive logistical support and pastoral care from our large team of permanent staff
- Health and safety provision from our Expedition Medic and SCUBA Diving Manager
Your expedition cost does NOT include:
- Flights
- Internal travel to the meeting point in Toliara
- Personal diving equipment: wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, watch or dive computer, dive torch and underwater slate
- Personal field equipment: e.g. sleeping bag; torch and mosquito net
- Malaria prophylaxis and vaccinations
- Entry visa for Madagascar
- Insurance
- SCUBA diving training manuals
- Carbon offset payment
- Spending money for drinks, snacks and souvenirs
- Hotel accommodation before or after your expedition dates
- More information about all these purchases can be found in the Volunteer Guide.
Additional dive training
PADI Scuba Tune-Up - £49 (including manual and decal)
- This is compulsory for all divers who have not dived within six months of their expedition start date.
- You may chose to participate in a Scuba tune-up before you arrive in Madagascar and we can help you choose a suitable dive centre or Instructors.
- This course is designed for divers to tune-up their diving skills and safety knowledge before diving again. A PADI decal (sticker), attached to your certification card, denotes successful completion of the course.
PADI Emergency First Response - £95
- It is a requirement for all PADI courses that you have your own copy of the relevant course manual. We can provide this manual for £14 including delivery costs but you may wish to purchase it from a local supplier.
PADI Rescue Diver - £245
- It is a requirement for all PADI courses that you have your own copy of the relevant course manual. We can provide this manual for £24 including delivery costs but you may wish to purchase it from a local supplier.
PADI Divemaster - £395
- It is a requirement for all PADI courses that you have your own copy of the relevant course manual and required materials. We can provide these, please contact us for latest prices.
Volunteers wishing to undertake dive courses whilst on an expedition should inform Blue Ventures prior to the start of your expedition. It is possible to decide to take a dive course whilst on your expedition subject to a price supplement of 15% for the course manual and materials.
If you book a course in advance and decide during your expedition that you do not wish to take the course, the course fees will be refunded but not the cost of the course manual. Please note that it is a requirement for every student to have their own copy of the relevant PADI manual.
Payment protection
Blue Ventures (Expeditions) Limited is a company committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. We are therefore pleased to announce that, at no extra cost to you, and in accordance with ''The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992'' all passengers booking with Blue Ventures (Expeditions) Limited are fully insured for the initial deposit, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Blue Ventures (Expeditions) Limited. This insurance has been arranged by Towergate Chapman Stevens through HCCI International Insurance Company PLC.
In the unlikely event of Insolvency you must Inform Towergate Chapman Stevens immediately on 01932 334140 or alternatively in writing to Towergate Chapman Stevens, Towergate House, 22 Wintersells Road, Byfleet , Surrey KT14 7LF. Please ensure you retain this booking confirmation form as evidence of cover and value.
Policy exclusions: This policy will not cover any monies paid for Travel Insurance or any claim relating to Air Flights. Please ensure the Company you have booked with has the appropriate CAA / ATOL Bonds in place.
We recommend that you join at one of our Expedition start dates (first table). There are also mid-expedition start dates available (please see the second table), and further flexibility for start and end dates can be offered.
If you do decide to join or leave an expedition midway, please note that you are responsible for arranging your own transport from Antananarivo ('Tana') to Toliara (Tulear) or Morombe. We can arrange your transport for you from Toliara or Morombe, options include a 4x4 with driver for approximately £240 per transfer from Toliara (split amongst the number of passengers), or public bus and boat transfer for £40 per person from Toliara, or 4x4 with driver from Morombe for approximately £40 per person.
We also run very popular overland expeditions from Antananarivo (the capital) to Toliara. This trip departs at 06:30am, so we advise volunteers to arrange their flights to arrive in Antananarivo at least the evening before the departure date. The trip covers 1,000km, through some of the most famous national parks in Africa. The cost for this 4-day trip is £185, and includes minibus hire, driver, accommodation, national park entry and park guides. We also offer a 3-day return overland trip (from Toliara to Antananarivo) at the end of expeditions for £160. Please let us know if you're interested.
We currently have volunteer vacancies for our Andavadoaka project starting and finishing on the following dates:
Expedition start dates (transfers to and from our expedition site and Toliara are included in expedition cost)
Overland tour (Tana - Toliara) | Project start date | Project end date | Overland tour (Toliara - Tana) | Status |
12-May-13 to 15-May-13 | 17-May-13 | 27-Jun-13 | 29-Jun-13 to 1-Jul-13 | current expedition |
25-Jun-13 to 28-Jun-13 | 30-Jun-13 | 10-Aug-13 | 12-Aug-13 to 14-Aug-13 | few spaces remaining |
9-Aug-13 to 12-Aug-13 | 14-Aug-13 | 24-Sep-13 | 26-Sep-13 to 28-Sep-13 | spaces |
22-Sep-13 to 25-Sep-13 | 27-Sep-13 | 7-Nov-13 | 10-Nov-13 to 12-Nov-13 | spaces |
6-Nov-13 to 9-Nov-13 | 11-Nov-13 | 22-Dec-13 | by arrangement | spaces |
30-Dec-13 to 2-Jan-14 | 4-Jan-14 | 14-Feb-14 | 16-Feb-14 to 18-Feb-14 | spaces |
12-Feb-14 to 15-Feb-14 | 17-Feb-14 | 30-Mar-14 | 1-Apr-14 to 3-Apr-14 | spaces |
Mid-expedition start dates (Blue Ventures can arrange transport but you are responsible for your own transfer costs)
Project start date | Project end date | Status |
22-Apr-13 | 5-Jun-13 | spaces |
6-June-13 | 19-Jul-13 | spaces |
20-Jul-13 | 2-Sep-13 | spaces |
3-Sep-13 | 15-Oct-13 | spaces |
17-Oct-13 | 28-Nov-13 | spaces |
Frequently Asked Questions
Expeditions and Money
How do I join an Expedition?
Simply complete our online application and a member of the team in London will contact you in response to your application.
Can anyone go on Expedition?
Typically our volunteers are between the ages of 18 – 60 but anyone can join a Blue Ventures Expedition providing they are in a reasonable state of fitness; we demand that volunteers are checked physically by a Doctor prior to departure, to ensure a good level of health and you will need to complete medical forms that your Doctor must sign. Volunteers must also be comfortable in the water and able to swim 400m confidently and tread water for 2 minutes unaided.
I am an international citizen - can I go on a Blue Ventures Expedition?
Blue Ventures has alumni from all around the world, from India to Alaska, and all are welcome on our projects. However applicants must be able to speak and read English, as all literature and lectures are in English.
What is the average age of a Blue Ventures volunteer?
Blue Ventures has had volunteers of all ages from 18 – 70. Often the best friendships are formed over the most unlikely of age ranges. We do however insist that all volunteers who wish to SCUBA dive are at least 18. We accept volunteers under 18 to participate on non-diving projects and families are welcome to join.The average age of our volunteers is 28.
When do the expedition dates start throughout the year?
Please check out the dates of our expeditions.
How long can I stay?
Generally volunteers stay from 6 weeks to 12 weeks, but if you are enjoying yourself, and we are enjoying having you, essentially the stay can be as long as you wish. The longer a volunteer stays, the lower the price of the additional weeks.
If I can't go for the whole 6 weeks, can I still go?
The projects rely on some continuity evolving within groups of volunteers. Science and SCUBA training (if you are not already a diver) can take up to 3 weeks. This may mean that if you attend for a 3-week duration you might not get the opportunity to become so involved with the research surveying work. However, there are terrestrial-based projects that you can also contribute to, so it is worth phoning us to discuss how we can tailor your time on site.
Will I meet my fellow volunteers before the expedition starts?
Volunteers are put in contact with the entire expedition 6 weeks before the expedition. This helps to break down some barriers before volunteers even meet each other. It also allows volunteers to co-ordinate their travel movements if someone is unsure of travelling. We also offer an overland trip from Antananarivo to Tulear that departs four days before the start of each expedition. Most volunteers join this trip and get to know each other on the journey.
What's included in my expeditions fees?
This price includes all aspects of the expedition on site, from science training, to board and lodging and includes all diving kit (apart from mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, dive knife, slate and watch).
Who do I make cheques payable to?
Please make all cheques payable to Blue Ventures Expeditions.
How much money do I need to take with me?
Whilst onsite there will be little or no opportunity to spend money - this is one of the benefits of running a remote site. Your main expenditure may be a well deserved Coke after a long hard day in the sun. Time in Madagascar itself will never be too expensive and monies can be tailored to suit the most lavish or the most thrifty traveller. We find a good rule of thumb is £20 per day when travelling and £5 per day when on site. Additional charges that you may need to budget for include sending/receiving emails and phone calls via our satellite system.
If I pull out will I lose all my money?
Blue Ventures asks for an up front £100 deposit which is non-refundable in all circumstances. It is also very important that you sign the Booking Conditions when you pay your deposit. This will guarantee you a place on your chosen expedition. Volunteers who pull out 4 weeks or less before the start of the project will not be refunded at all. Volunteers who pull out before this date will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. In the unlikely event that you are not able to attend an expedition and you have already paid your balance, your travel insurance company will be able to offer you a refund. Please check your policy for more details.
Do I need insurance?
To go on a Blue Ventures Expedition we require you to have two forms of insurance, basic travel insurance and specific diving insurance provided by Divers Alert Network. They are our chosen partner for our SCUBA emergency evacuation plan and we insist all BV Volunteers have a DAN insurance policy.
Do I need a Visa?
Most nationalities will need a Visa when entering Madagascar. Please note in most cases this can be obtained at the airport, or can be purchased before departure. For further details please read the Volunteer Guide.
Do I need any diving experience?
No – dive courses are conducted in the first week of a scheduled 6 week expedition period. You can also take additional PADI dive courses whilst on site.
Do I need my own diving equipment?
We provide Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs), scuba tanks, regulators, weights and most other gear you will need on site. What you will need is a wet suit. You will be wearing this daily for 6 weeks, so it's imperative it fits and is comfortable. A mask, snorkel and fins are essential - these are the most important pieces of kit which need to fit the individual. Dive slates and pencils are also essential for our research work underwater as you record survey data. Other items you will need include a dive watch or, preferably, a dive computer, a dive knife and a dive torch (if you wish to snorkel or dive at night time - perhaps one of the most exciting dives we do).
What if I have diving accreditation through BSAC, NAUI or another Organisation?
All Volunteers must be trained up to Advanced Open Water (PADI) or equivalent, please contact Blue Ventures London office to check your qualification level if you have trained with a different SCUBA training agency.
How much diving will I do in a week?
We dive 5 days out of every 6. You will normally dive an average of once per day, and occasionally twice per day. The majority of our dives are science related - for example, dives might include training sessions, recording fish and benthic transect data or searching for new reef sites. Diving is strictly weather dependent due to safety and subject to logistical restrictions.
What dive courses are offered while on expedition?
All expedition members are trained up to PADI Advanced Open Water, although there are the opportunities to reach Rescue Diver and Dive Master.
N.B. Please note that volunteers must be onsite for a minimum of 2 expeditions to complete their Dive Master and must complete in this order: Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver and finally Dive Master.
What do we have to learn?
BV will take each and every volunteer through a detailed teaching scheme to learn species that are being researched. A high proportion of the material is self-taught, by completing snorkels and dives doing fish, coral and invertebrate "spotting sessions" with other team members and Blue Ventures research personnel.
What are the tests like?
The tests are there to ensure that the data collected is scientifically viable and that the research we are carrying out is the best available. The tests are designed to make sure that you know the different species that you will be researching. We have some practice tests so you'll be familiar with all the different species before you get out to Madagascar.
How do I get there?
Flying to Madagascar isn't as difficult as it may seem. There are regular flights from Paris, Milan, Bangkok, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Mauritius to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, and we have links with travel agents to ensure the best possible prices and in order to ensure availability. We recommend checking prices from Air France, Air Madagascar and Corsair.
When I get there how do I get to Andavadoaka?
Blue Ventures representatives will meet you in Tulear, the regional capital for the south west of Madagascar, the evening before the start of the expedition. To get there is either a simple plane journey from the capital Antananarivo, or we offer a popular overland minibus tour. The tour last 3 days, travels 1,000 kilometres, and stops at some of the most spectacular national parks in Africa. If you're interested in this tour, please let us know at the time of your application, as the trip fills up fast.
What will the weather be like in Madagascar?
Madagascar is a huge island that spans several latitudes and as such, weather and temperatures vary across the island. There are two main seasonal variations, the Hot / Wet season (November to March) where the temperatures soars, making diving very pleasant due to the water temperature. The Dry season (April to October) where it is slightly cooler, making a wetsuit a necessity.
How safe is travelling in Madagascar?
Madagascar is a safe country to travel in provided the same laws of common sense are obeyed as should be observed when travelling in any developing country.
Will my previous degree be of use to me during my Expedition?
The chances are that you will find aspects of a wide range of environmental courses in the Marine Science Training Programme that is taught out on site, and so any previous experience can be beneficial, however a degree is not a pre-requisite.
How can I be contacted whilst in Madagascar?
Owing to the remoteness of our field sites, communications in the field are not as straightforward as at home. However, we have mobile phone reception in the village as well as mobile internet for sending and receiving e mails. We also have a 24-hour telephone messaging service in case of emergency.
Can I use the data I collect on a BV expedition to write my dissertation?
Absolutely. Please have a look at our independent research page for suggested dissertation projects and feel free to contact us to discuss your dissertation with a member of our research team.
Do I need previous experience to go on a Blue Ventures Expedition?
No. With an extremely high staff-to-volunteer ratio, Blue Ventures employs fully qualified staff to tutor you in dive training and aspects of marine ecology in which you will be working on a daily basis.
How does Blue Ventures ensure the safety of its volunteers?
Due to the remoteness of Andavadoaka, we must have rigourous safety procedures in place. We employ only professional staff with the training required to ensure safe expeditions. On site, the Expedition Manager is in charge of safety for all the expedition volunteers and staff. The expedition Dive Manager is a fully qualified professional capable of dealing with onsite diving emergencies until outside help is reached. The Expedition Medic is well qualified for Expedition conditions and has access to a comprehensive medical station and 24 hour support whilst onsite.
What happens in an emergency?
In the event of an emergency, Blue Ventures has prearranged emergency procedures such as evacuation plans. These emergency action & evacuation plans can be put into action at a moment's notice. The Expedition Manager is in 24 hour contact with the London office, allowing the staff to liaise directly with their base. If you would like to see any of our Health and Safety protocols or evacuation plan please contact us.
What inoculations will I need when visiting Madagascar?
Before you go on a Blue Ventures expedition you should see your doctor or an accredited Travel Clinic who will advise you on the relevant inoculations necessary for Madagascar. As a guide the standard inoculations are:
- Polio, tetanus and BCG (Tuberculosis)
- Yellow fever (only necessary if staying in sub-Saharan Africa en route to Madagascar)
- Diphtheria
- Meningitis (A & C)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
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Police say the man entered the building sometime after 8 a.m. Friday and went up to a 16th floor office suite inside Three Gateway Center.
Chief Nate Harper says the man took at least one hostage — possibly two hostages — inside a business after entering the suite and asking about a particular person.
A witness who works on the 16th floor identified the business where the hostage situation was unfolding as CW Breitsman Associates, a firm that helps businesses run employee benefits programs.
Harper says no shots have been fired and no injuries are reported.
Several hundred people milled around about a half-block from the 24-story building after police evacuated it.


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2012: Emerged as A&M-Commerce's top vertical jumper in nine events, competing in the high jump ... Captured the Lone Star Conference Championship in the high jump with a career-best leap of 2.06 meters, earning All-Lone Star Conference honors ... Posted a mark of 2.05 meters at the Michael Johnson Dr. Pepper Classic, finishing second ... Also finished second at the Incarnate Word Last Chance Meet with a 2.01 meter mark ... Tied for fourth at the Bobby Lane Invitational with a 2.00 meter jump ... Leaped 1.98 meters on three separate occasions.
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Competed for two seasons at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, Calif. ... Southern California Junior College champion in the high jump in 2011 ... Leaped a career-best of 6' 10.25" (2.09 meters) ... Two year letterwinner at Mount Miguel High School ... Jumped a then-career best of 6' 1" (1.85 meter) as a senior.
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Man shoots girlfriend's ex-husband dead
One man is dead after he was shot during a domestic disturbance in Village Mills, north of Kountze.
According to a Hardin County Sheriff's Office press release, Troy Marshall, 50, forced his way into the home of his ex-wife, Denise Marshall, 47, after he had been drinking and began to choke her.
Denise's live-in boyfriend, who police identified as Wallace Hooks, 22, made for a .40 caliber handgun and fired several shots, killing Troy Marshall before police arrived.
The shooting is still under investigation and no arrests have been made, the press release said.
Troy Marshall
I only knew Troy for a short time but this doesn't take a csi detective to figure out this was a setup. I pray Hardin county gets the job done right
Ed Cain... PLEASE There is a
Ed Cain... PLEASE There is a cover up on the part of Denise Lumpkin Marshall!!! Everyone knows it Troy was NOT EVER THE ILL
-HEARTED PERSON!!!!! DENISE LUMPKIN MARSHALL,the insane woman makes him out to be!!!! I have know the both of the for more than 30years... there were times her ill manners and unladylike behavior she should have been chocked... BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED!!! HE LOVED HER... MAYBE SHE MIGHT COME CLEAN ON VALENTINES DAY. THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THEIR ANNIVERSARY!!!!That man was the best thing that ever happen to her sorry soul. The point is "THE ONLY ONE THAT WOULD EVER TELL THE TRUTH IS DEAD!!!!" I AM WITH SO MANY OTHERS BEGGING FOR HARDIN COUNTY TO PLEASE BRING THE RESPONCEABLE TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS!!! There are so many hearts that are broken over this.It is a matter of justice.all of the many people that loved him deserve that!!! If the police were to interview her friends they would find the slip up, just like Denise, never give the same story twice... there's always more!
Troy Marshall MURDER
This story is more than fishy... it STINKS. I sure hope Hardin County Officers get the truth out of those two. Don't know if it is drugs or greed (divorces include property settlements). Don't believe this "boyfriend" is NEW... betcha she had him hanging around for 2+ years. Also wonder who was loading what onto a trailer out of the back of the house Sunday Afternoon.
Rest in peace Troy
I have worked with Troy for almost nine years and to hear of this has truly hurt me.A man who has always done what he could to help other people shot down this way is saddening.He leaves a lot of co-workers (friends)stunned wondering why and how this could have happened>I know I speak for all when I say that I hope the "real" truth comes out and that Troy can rest in peace. He will truly be missed.My condolences to to his daughter and the rest of his family.
Troy was too good of a dude
Troy was too good of a dude to go out like this man. Going to work don't Even
feel the same knowing Troy not come out of know where cracking a joke putting a smile on everyone face he came in contact with.
I have know Troy and Denise for close to 35 years. I can tell you this is not the way he was. As for Troy's wife Denise and her boyfriend maybe you should drug test them. I bet you will find crack. That is what this was all about.
Rest in paradise Troy
Rest in paradise Troy Marshall you was a cool dude and I'm Sadden to hear. About this
my condolences to the family. PS Troy was a stand up Guy man I hate this happened to him
Troy Marshall
Mr.Marshall was a very nice man. He and my mother were very close friends. Just reading and hearing about the murder doesn't truly makeany sense. Mr.Marshall was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. I wish I was old enough to step up and say something. Anybody who see this and is old enough please step up and say something. We all just hope that they get toqto the bottom of it.
I worked with Troy in the
I worked with Troy in the past, your description is very fitting. Something about this case does sound very fishy. Hopefully after the investigation more questions will be answered. Regardless of the outcome, I will be praying for Troy and his family.


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Dennis Ray Jones, who is charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer, failure to restrain the dog and failure to inoculate the dog, over the incident, said the dog "was in his own yard, protecting his yard," which Jones said the police "had no right to be in, and had no right to tase my dog."
Griffin Police tased a dog that charged at two officers about 9:04 a.m., Christmas Eve. The officers were attempting to contact the homeowner about a complaint from a neighbor the next street over of the dog being loose.
Officers reportedly attempted to knock on back door of the Melton Street residence after being advised that Jones does not use the front door. Jones admitted he does not use the front door, but said while the dog, a Weimaraner, is strong and had broken his chain, "it never leaves the yard. I've never had a problem. My dog didn't bother a soul."
The two officers discovered an unrestrained brown dog sitting on the back porch of the residence. Once the dog noticed the officers, it reportedly began growling and barking, so the officers began walking to the front of residence, retreating from the animal.
The dog reportedly began running after both officers, displaying his teeth and continuing to growl. Jones said the dog "was doing his job, he had every right to defend his yard, he didn't know them."
The officers reportedly displayed and activated their department issued Tasers, with one yelling for the homeowner to come outside and announcing herself as a police officer and other giving verbal commands to the dog to sit and stay, before deploying his Taser at the dog.
Jones questioned that account from police, saying he only discovered the officers when he was on his front porch and saw one of the officers walking around his house. He also questioned the account that the dog was shot in the side with the Taser.
"We had to pull the prongs out of the top of his head," Jones said. The dog ran to a relative's house nearby, Jones said, where he later retrieved it.
Jones admitted to being irate with the officers for tasing his dog, and said he apologized later to both officers.


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Police Nab Man in Crofton in Potential Mass Shooting Plot
Police say suspect wore T-shirt that read, "Guns don't kill people, I do."
Police in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties took a man into custody early Friday in connection with what authorities say could have been a mass shooting plot. The man reportedly made threats against his employer, and police found a cache of weapons at a residence in Crofton.
Maj. Edward Bergen of the Anne Arundel County Police Department confirmed during a press conference Friday that the man was taken into custody in Crofton.
Bergen said a SWAT team raided the man's home at the 1600 block of Parkridge Circle, where the Keswick Park Apartments are located.
Police said the man wore a T-shirt that read: "Guns don't kill people, I do."
In apparent reference to the shooting a week ago in Aurora, CO, the man allegedly said at one point prior to being taken into custody, "I'm a joker, and I'm going to load my guns and blow everyone up."
Police recovered 25 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic rifles and pistols. Police said the man did not have a concealed weapons permit.
"We think a violent episode was avoided," Prince George's County Police Chief Mark Magaw told reporters.
Police have not released the man's name nor had he been charged as of Friday afternoon. Police issued a court order for a mental evaluation of the man and a search warrant for his address.
"The individual surrendered to us" without incident, said Bergen, and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The man was reportedly facing termination from his job at Pitney Bowes in Prince George's County. Carol Wallace, a spokesperson for Pitney Bowes, said the man was an employee of a subcontractor of the company.
"He has not been on any Pitney Bowes property in more than four months," she said.
The arrest comes one week after a gunman killed 12 people and injured 58 during a screening of the Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, in Aurora, CO. The Batman series features a villain called the Joker.
Police arrested the sole suspect, 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes, in the parking lot of the theater.
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WJLA reported that authorities found an "arsenal" of weapons and that the man had made threats toward his employer.
Some 25 firearms were recovered from his home, reported WUSA9News Now reporter Andrea McCarren. The firearms reportedly included semi-automatic rifles and handguns as well as ammunition.
WUSA reported the suspect called a former co-worker with threats to shoot his boss and workers. The co-worker reportedly called police.
A press conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Prince George's County police headquarters. Anne Arundel County police had no comment on the reports but did confirm spokesman Justin Mulcahy will be at the press conference with Prince George's County police.
11:30 am on Friday, July 27, 2012
How do they know what he was GOING to do? Just because a guy is getting ready to lose his job and has guns doesn't mean he is going to do a mass shooting!
3:22 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
They don't know what he was going to do, but they know what he threatened to do. If he threatened you, would you prefer to wait until after he's killed you--or did you maybe not bother to read the article?
11:37 am on Friday, July 27, 2012
Watch the press conference TLC. Wouldn't want to have that tip, not act, and be wrong. Lots of people have lots of guns and face hard times... They don't all get arrested.
11:42 am on Friday, July 27, 2012
Absolutely, as horrific & sad as this is we must all be aware of our surroundings and not sit on information such as this.
12:07 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Click on mass shooting plot and you will see your answer!
Marcus Aurelius
12:08 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Something does not sound right here, maybe the press conference will clear it up, not sure the weapons are even a issue, but in the world we live in now, it almost makes sense to make sure nothing crazy happens like Colorado
12:12 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
So I read the "mass shooting plot" article. The news media once again has blown this out of proportion. His beef was with his employer and yet according to the news media he was going to go on a massive shooting. Yes, that mole hill became a mountain.
3:05 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
His beef may have been with his employer, but that doesn't rule out him walking into Pitney Bowles and emptying several of those guns into his former coworkers.
He made a threat, and had the means to carry it out. End of story.
Kim Ritter
1:37 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
I'm sure if there had been a warning about Holmes before his rampage in Colorado some NRA member would have accused the media of blowing it out of proportion--
Kim W.
12:26 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
What's that new saying....See something, Say something?? KUDO'S to the AA Cty Police for their QUICK response to this!!
12:47 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Sounds like the subject made a threat, not planning some massive rampage. If I was in the media I too would gift wrap stories to give them shock effect. The media is GRASPING for anything gun related, to keep the buzz going. Keep the large amount of comments and web traffic pouring in.
Kim Ritter
1:36 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
If the subject has means motive and opportunity-- I say check it out-- better safe than sorry. Who would be so stupid as to wear a t-shirt saying "Guns don't kill people, I do"??
12:47 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Well, if his former colleague was concerned enough to call the police, that's enough reason to check him out. Good call.
Stupid People make me Sick
1:52 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
He made a threat. Bottom line. Kudos to the concerned, THREATENED employees at Pitney, and kudos to PG and AA police! If something HAD happened - would you say a mountain out of a mole hill? I guess we will never know since he has been found out! Thank GOD. He's rocking a shirt that says "Guns don't kill people, I do", with an arsenal and a threat, it's enough for me. Thanks!
1:55 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
If the guy was in fact going to try and commit mass murder, it's great that the police caught him in time. However, the story as reported on WJLA looked like a cheesy attempt to tie this area into a big national story like the Aurora shootings; headlines regarding this incident have read "copycat" slayings, "suspect in mass killings arrested," etc. First of all, he didn't commit a mass killing, second of all, until more information is learned, how can they say what he was planning to do would be a "copycat" of what happened in Colorado? Again, I'm glad the police caught up to this guy, but the news media needs to get its facts straight before reporting a story, esp. something like this.
Joe Thomas
1:56 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Who calls his victims ahead of time? this case is no more than making threats over the phone.
Stupid People make me Sick
2:01 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
If that is, in fact, the case, the police will now determine that. He has not comitted a crime, only threats. However, thankfully, it is in the hands of the police now.
colette marquis
2:08 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Did you read the search warrant? He said "I'm the joker, I'm gonna to load my guns and blow everybody up". I mean, if he has 25 firearms and 400 rounds of ammunition and makes a verbal threat - I'll take proactive measures versus being reactive with 12 people murdered.
2:10 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
That's it, in a nutshell. God willing, they're wrong; God forbid they're right.
2:15 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Why then does he have all of these assault rifles. I mean I can see having the shot guns and pistols, but is there a need to have so many assualt rifles in your possession?
3:02 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Let's not turn this into a "defend the second amendment at all costs" argument. No one is trying to take away your guns, TLC. What did happen is a guy who's got a boat-load of guns and ammo, a grudge, and an "I kill people" tee-shirt made a threat. And the AA cops were smart enough to stop a problem before it happened. How many lives were saved today?
3:15 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Everyone has a beef and everyone wears a shirt that offends someone in today's world. It was a threat and that is all it was. Don't link this to the mass shooting in CO!!! DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN TO COMPARE!!!!
3:37 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
TLC, I made no link to the mass shooting in Colorado. That link was made by Mr. Trescott when he made the threat to his co-worker. "I'm the joker, I'm gonna to load my guns and blow everybody up."
This is enough for the police to go on, and the media is simply reporting the arrest. We'll have to see if there was anything in Trescott's apartment that indicates that he truly planned to carry this out. But until then, I'm happier that the weapons that he might have used to kill a bunch of innocent people are seized until this is straightened out.
Read the warrant. Nice people don't talk about splattering their bosses' brains on the sidewalk. How would you feel if he shot up the place, or shot up the Kmart behind his apartment?
3:48 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Two people with loads of guns and ammo, claiming to be the joker and kill someone. Sounds like they should be linked to me.
Thank God the police were able to get to him first so it didn't have a chance to compare to what happened in CO.
3:20 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Some of these comments seem to indicate that it would have been better for the guy to carry out his threat rather than prevent it. They also missed that part that said he was gonna load his guns and blow everybody up. That kind of a threat is good enough for me. Well done, law enforcement.
3:42 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Some people ought to watch what they say. Had this individual actually taken violent action it could have been devistating. (Not to say that he was going to) And if the police hadn't acted & something did happen, some of the same people would instead be complaining that the authorities were asleep on their feet. How about saying "job well done" instead of perching yourself on a soapbox?!
H.R. Pufnstuf
4:01 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
"Police said that the man did not have a concealed weapons permi.". I would like for one of the writers of this article to explain to me what that has to do with anything.
5:02 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
This is so stupid... this reminds me of the paranoia immediately following 9/11, when every small town thought their water tower would be the next symbol of national security that would terrorists would target. When I saw the headline, I was expecting an investigation where they discovered loads of detailed plans, not an off the-cuff remark.
What happened to "Innocent until proven guilty"? Only under a fascist police state does this guy deserve to be in jail.
6:03 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
He is innocent until proven guilty. He hasn't been charged with anything. He is being evaluated at a hospital and is not in jail.
Safety first
5:18 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Thank Goodness he was stopped by police and the key hear is someone stood up after hearing him make a comment and called the police who acted quickly to prevent a possible killing. That is the difference between this case and any mass killing that has occurred. Someone took the threat as real and made that call before the nut job acted. Now lets stop playing the what ifs hear. Great job to all the police officers involved.
Joe Thomas
11:04 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
No mass shooter has ever made telephone calls to his victim(s) ahead of time. Did Kliebold and Harris call the high school ahead of time and tell them that they were coming? Did that crazy Korean at VT call ahead of time and say he was going to shoot 32 people? The answer is no. This is just a big blowhard with a gun collection.
Safety first
9:19 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Maybe so. Thanks to the person who called the police and the police themselves we thank goodness will never know what would have and could have happened. In all most every case we hear or read about there is someone after the fact that says he was really acting strange we wish we had called someone or my son pulled himself away from family and friends if only we knew. These are the people who could have said something and maybe like this case shows stopped a tragedy. All it takes is a phone call out of concern to save many lives. And yes it was a big gun collection.
11:01 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
I so agree Albert...these folks who think they acted too soon aren't the ones having to plan funerals or pay thousands of dollars in medical bills not to mention the mental anguish which will be with all of them forever. Praise to quick action!!!
Captain Cook
11:12 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
The police did not "nab" the man. He made a phone call that alerted people to call the police. The PATCH yet again has sloppy reporting.
2:44 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
I also saw the search warrant, it said the employer had called him and he started to threaten him over the phone. 10-15 minutes after the employer called him he called the employer back and threatened him yet again. This is only my opinion, but i think after the second round of threats the person started to believe he was in some danger and called police. Again, as stated here by others, he is still innocent until proven guilty.
Susan Jenkins
9:09 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Here is the most recent update to this ongoing investigation: http://crofton.patch.com/articles/charges-still-pending-in-averted-threat-case


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@ Seph and Kataras: Arma 3 looks great. How does it play? I know it's just in alpha, but an early take?
@ Seph and Kataras: Arma 3 looks great. How does it play? I know it's just in alpha, but an early take?
The British are coming!
Never mind
This guy was one lucky little bastard.
Sir John Moore, you can run like an Italian; and French cavalry, you fucking shoot like them. Usless bastards shot each other more than they did him during the chase.
On a 560ti and an i7 920 @ 2.4, I get around 40 FPS while infantry is around. With vehicles I get 15-20 for some reason. Have to play around a bit with the settings, now I think I have most on high. It's not more taxing than Arma2 on the CPU and GPU from what I can see but I can't be sure since Arma2 was crashing with Afterburner running.
It's a lot more slick and less clunky. AI seems to be more or less the same although I didn't play very long. Vehicles are more or less the same handling. Looks a lot better. Movement feels better.
Nice shots Casimir.
Plays fairly similar to ARMA 2 but feels a bit better in terms of player movement and vehicle handline. Graphics/Perfomance wise, the game's horrendous (for me anyway). I loaded up the game, left it at default settings and got about 25-30 fps. Looked at the graphics options and it set everything on very high with 8xAA so I turned of AA completely and also turned off Post Processing (from Very High) and ....25-30fps. Tried team deathmatch which was in quite a buit up billiage and it was mostly 15-20fps. A lot of people are praising how well it runs but on my gtx680/i7860 it's pretty much unplayable.
Great Crysis shots on the last page by the way Sketch
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Trackmania looks great. Nice screens squire.
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Why I Enjoyed Mass
Today, I went to Mass.
I like going to Catholic Mass.
I have no intentions of converting to Catholicism, I don't know exactly when to stand up or sit down, I don't have the communal responses memorized, and I can't partake in the Holy Eucharist.
But I like going to Mass.
There's so much...richness, to the Catholic faith. I think the High Church liturgy is one of these many treasures. I feel like in Protestant churches we flounder around a lot, trying to be as unpredictable as possible (though we prefer to call it "relevant," "dynamic," or "engaging") so as to emulate the Holy Spirit, and to veer away from that terrible danger of monotony and listlessness. We like to keep things fresh and exciting so we're not babbling on like the pagans do.
But in all this fantastical, state-of-the-art style of worship, I hunger for stability. And even change can become monotonous when change becomes a constant; when every week it's the same old different thing.
Chaplain Mike of internetmonk.com shares this frustration in the lack of a deeper pattern of spirituality within evangelical churches, and suggests the Church Year as a more wholesome "shape" to orient our lives to. We emphasize our individual faith, our personal salvation, our own walk with Jesus Christ, so if the pastor isn't meeting our needs with a culturally-tailored sermon series, we can simply walk down to the nearest Christian bookstore and find something that suits our fancy.
The closest we get to a communal understanding of spirituality is having a small-group bible study or possibly the once-a-quarter observance of Communion. There's no deep undercurrent that moves us along together; nothing that ties us in so that we are of one heart and one mind. Nothing bigger than ourselves, nothing that gives us an identity or a sense of belonging -- Sunday School curriculum and age-appropriate programs are hardly sufficient for our wandering hearts.
So I like going to Mass every once in awhile, because I like feeling grounded. I like the spirit of reverence. I like feeling small because God is big and the body of believers is big, not because I am overlooked in a megachurch crowd. I like the celebration and observance of the Church Year. I like participating in the liturgy, even if I fumble through the missal because I don't know the hymns or my sign of the cross is awkward and untimely -- I'm a part of something outside of myself. We're all doing the same thing together, so it's not about me. I like that.
I like that very much.
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meep and to think that the land in the area's I work just topped the $1millon mark for a view of the beach.
Maybe if you spent that much on a house you'd be married to Hilary Duff!
We have just put our house on the market. This flat-roofed Contemporary design house cost us $91,000 three and a half years ago and the agent tells us that we should be able to get $150,000 or more for it as a developement property. The block is big enough at just over one eighth of an acre, to get two "villa" style or two storey townhouses on or even a really good single home with a bit of backyard. Of course, it could also be renovated if someone wanted to put the time, effort, and most especially money into doing it
The good news is that we have also made an offer on another home no more than half a mile away but a world away in style and condition. It has four bedrooms instead of three, an ensuite bathroom, a family room , a big outdoor entertaining area, and a fully lined and powered workshop plus a couple of smaller sheds. The only real problem (if we get this place) is going to be getting the bench , lathe, and other machinery into the workshop. the drive is steep ( downhill ) and the path from the carport to the workshop isn't exactly wide or smooth. But, enough muscle and a few wheels can put anything anywhere. The Egyptians built the pyramids with just muscle and a few rollers after all.
The most important thing is that the Boss is happy that this place is on the market and will be happier when we get a new place.
Wow, prices must be very cheap in Australia. You wouldn't want a $90,000 house here (in Madison anyway). I paid $145,000 for my house a year and a half ago, I'd get at least $180 for it now. Good luck with everything, I hope all the paperwork and mortgage red tape isn't as bad for you as it was for me
On going back over this a couple of points come to mind.
Ghost, I am talking Aussie dollars here not US so my $90,000house was bought at a time when AU$1 = US$ 0.65 or so; we are now about US$0.75 to the AU$1.00.
We actually missed out on the house we first went for, but have signed on the dotted line for a mirror image of it just around the corner( in a back street, not on the main drag ) . It is costing a bit more( AU$ 245,000 instead of AU$ 220,000 ) but that is worth it to get off the main road. Mind you, signing a contract for a quarter of a million of anyones dollars is a somewhat scary thing to do on a Saturday morning. Costs and mortgage fees etc. will take the total to about AU$260,000 ( roughly US$195,000).


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