I just read every one of these to my wife and daughter; we were -and still are- hysterical!
Thanks for the laughs!!
Our humming friends are much more attune to the changes occurring in nature ... and, accordingly, they adapt.
As Bob states, "one needs to keep the city gov't, developers, and lawyers in light of ...." It all begins with that triad. Houston is built on a flood plain, a "natural" repository for water to collect and disperse. Cover that with concrete, steel, and 6.4 million people (in the Metro area) and it seems reasonable -for the average 7th grader- that major problems -catastrophes- are surely in the making.
I believe much of Texas has little if any regulations regarding development, land-use, and in my opinion, common sense for the general population, especially when a small subset (see gov't, developers, lawyers) can make $$$$ from the lack of regulations and oversight.
As an example, in 2013, in West, Texas (a dozen miles north of Waco), an explosion occurred at a fertilizer plant. 15 killed, 160+ injured, most of the town leveled. The plant, last inspeced by OSHA in 1985, and -here's the absolute craziness that is bred with no or little regulations to invoke common sense over $$$$$, the freakin plant was next-door to a middle school and closeby was a 2-story apt. building. "Furthermore, according to The Dallas Morning News, Texas law allows fertilizer storage facilities to operate without any liability insurance at all, even when they store hazardous materials."
Indeed, hearts out to all in Houston and environs ... it certainly isn't their fault they suffer the plight they do now. However, it will be fascinating to watch the dance of the triad (gov't, developers, lawyers)
One of my most favorite spots in the U.S.
Great pics ... thanks for sharing!
Tahoe ... one of my top favorite places.
An outdoor paradise.
I believe that gull may actually be Jonathan L.
Thank you for the historical backstory ... nice shot!
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Thank you for the info!
Just ordered online ($20 included processing fee).
Thank you for the info!
Great moment captured ... eyes closed and a beautiful smile
Thank you for your service!
Beautiful capture.
Great pics ... terrific backstory ... and they seem to like posing for you -life is good!
Congratulations ... a bit of recognition seems to go a long way for our inspiration
Just a few more feet ... I almost made it