07-04-2023, 11:14 AM
Don, many years ago I used an early Panasonic Lumix and found it to be quite good - clearly superior to its competitors.
I agree with you about fireworks. I just don't understand how making loud noises that disturb one's neighbors and terrorize pets is somehow patriotic. Most people outgrow the fascination of a 12 year old boy with making loud noises, but some never seem mature.
More than 10 years ago my city did not allow the use of fireworks & firecrackers, but the fireworks vendors got a proposition on the ballot and then bombarded voters with ads, so the proposition passed. And they wrote in a clause that makes it virtually impossible to ban fireworks in the future. The city was just chasing dollars. As I emailed every city council member before the voting: "You are encouraging the use of explosive devices by untrained individuals, many of whom have been drinking all day. What could possibly go wrong?"
Damn politicians!
OK, tirade over.
Some unidentified white flower taken yesterday next to the garage...
I agree with you about fireworks. I just don't understand how making loud noises that disturb one's neighbors and terrorize pets is somehow patriotic. Most people outgrow the fascination of a 12 year old boy with making loud noises, but some never seem mature.
More than 10 years ago my city did not allow the use of fireworks & firecrackers, but the fireworks vendors got a proposition on the ballot and then bombarded voters with ads, so the proposition passed. And they wrote in a clause that makes it virtually impossible to ban fireworks in the future. The city was just chasing dollars. As I emailed every city council member before the voting: "You are encouraging the use of explosive devices by untrained individuals, many of whom have been drinking all day. What could possibly go wrong?"
Damn politicians!
OK, tirade over.
Some unidentified white flower taken yesterday next to the garage...
Don't blame me - I didn't vote for him!
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