Colin Grier
@colingrier.bsky.social
Archaeologist in the southern Gulf Islands of BC. And I have a Professor job at WSU Vancouver. Doing what I can.
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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SEAFARING IN SMALL-SCALE SOCIETIES, edited by Alberto García-Piquer, Mikael Fauvelle, and Colin Grier, explores the development of seafaring technology and examines how watercraft have served as groundbreaking innovations throughout human history.
The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies
This book will be available in an open access edition thanks to the generous support by the Lund University Library and the Joint Faculties of Humanities and...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SEAFARING IN SMALL-SCALE SOCIETIES, edited by Alberto García-Piquer, Mikael Fauvelle, and Colin Grier, explores the development of seafaring technology and examines how watercraft have served as groundbreaking innovations throughout human history.
Cry me an atmospheric river.
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Cry me an atmospheric river.
Well folks it’s December. We officially have 1 month to get our act together and salvage the year that is 2025. Where to start…
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Well folks it’s December. We officially have 1 month to get our act together and salvage the year that is 2025. Where to start…
nothing beats the southern gulf islands…
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
nothing beats the southern gulf islands…
15th inning. Time to bring out the Jays superpower hat.
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
15th inning. Time to bring out the Jays superpower hat.
I can very aptly sum up my cabin life as having two phases: pre-sawzall and post-sawzall.
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I can very aptly sum up my cabin life as having two phases: pre-sawzall and post-sawzall.
I seem to be using this phrase more and more these days… “just because you don’t know what I am doing doesn’t mean I don’t”.
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I seem to be using this phrase more and more these days… “just because you don’t know what I am doing doesn’t mean I don’t”.
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If you're going to be on Galiano Island on the 28th (or want an excuse for a day trip), I'll be giving a talk about my Brother XII shenanigans! Tix available at the door or ordered ahead of time, visit the Galiano Museum Society FB page for more info! 🏺
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September 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you're going to be on Galiano Island on the 28th (or want an excuse for a day trip), I'll be giving a talk about my Brother XII shenanigans! Tix available at the door or ordered ahead of time, visit the Galiano Museum Society FB page for more info! 🏺
www.facebook.com/share/1B1TfG...
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Anyone out there love mixing and pouring concrete? I can hook you up! Free Galiano Island accommodations and beer n burger chat with me at no extra charge. Guitar jams fully possible!
September 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Anyone out there love mixing and pouring concrete? I can hook you up! Free Galiano Island accommodations and beer n burger chat with me at no extra charge. Guitar jams fully possible!
wow, august precip here in the southern gulf islands has equalled or almost equalled every month this year so far except march. and yes that includes jan and feb. july was almost zero precip, glad i did fieldwork then.
August 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
wow, august precip here in the southern gulf islands has equalled or almost equalled every month this year so far except march. and yes that includes jan and feb. july was almost zero precip, glad i did fieldwork then.
Happy hour. Let’s get a drink.
August 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Happy hour. Let’s get a drink.
Last session before a fire ban likely kicks in. Feels like late August weather here on Galiano Island. Got the guitar and gin out.
June 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Last session before a fire ban likely kicks in. Feels like late August weather here on Galiano Island. Got the guitar and gin out.
Whew, Whitecaps… laid down a big stinker in Mexico City. Next time! 🇨🇦
June 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Whew, Whitecaps… laid down a big stinker in Mexico City. Next time! 🇨🇦
Teams I hope win the cup this year, in order of preference.
Oilers.
Jets.
Sens (long shot, I know).
Oilers.
Jets.
Sens (long shot, I know).
April 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Teams I hope win the cup this year, in order of preference.
Oilers.
Jets.
Sens (long shot, I know).
Oilers.
Jets.
Sens (long shot, I know).
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This #caturday, I'm bringing you an important musical interlude. [sound on]
#cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour #piano
#cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour #piano
April 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This #caturday, I'm bringing you an important musical interlude. [sound on]
#cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour #piano
#cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour #piano
Spent this warm Portland Saturday working on this old dear friend. It’s outlasted a wife, many girlfriends, more than a few jobs and places to live, and still looks amazing. And we’re around the same age so get along quite well.
April 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Spent this warm Portland Saturday working on this old dear friend. It’s outlasted a wife, many girlfriends, more than a few jobs and places to live, and still looks amazing. And we’re around the same age so get along quite well.
Canucks game on one TV, Brier on the other, plus butter chicken pizza. Not a bad BC Ferries experience. So nice to be back on the west coast. Yay Canada!
March 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Canucks game on one TV, Brier on the other, plus butter chicken pizza. Not a bad BC Ferries experience. So nice to be back on the west coast. Yay Canada!
Flying back to the US this morning to resume job and all that. Glad I am getting a solid breakfast in before facing reality back in the US…
March 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Flying back to the US this morning to resume job and all that. Glad I am getting a solid breakfast in before facing reality back in the US…