Posts for: TomC.
Oct 12, 2020 09:48:54 #
Roadrunner wrote:
October is the best month for tourists here....as side note it is now a great place for photography
Several years ago, my wife and I took a vacation to Quebec City in October of the year. We were totally impressed. WOW! What a beautiful city to visit. The weather was perfect the crowds were very light and the people were terrific. I took some pictures, but I wasn't into photography so much back then. The memories are still clear. Anytime I get the opportunity I praise the experience and hope others will visit also. It's only a 2 hour plane ride from Maryland. The Frontenac was impressive.
Every picture you posted brought some memories back. Thank you, RR.
Oct 12, 2020 08:51:00 #
Oct 12, 2020 00:43:39 #
.....Hibiscus flowers.
This Hibiscus plant still manages to surprise me with excellent blooms.
Canon 40mm Macro
This Hibiscus plant still manages to surprise me with excellent blooms.
Canon 40mm Macro
Oct 11, 2020 21:02:37 #
Tom G wrote:
Well, most iron foundries in the USA have fallen on hard times - even the best ones. Because of important , i.e. the work is hard, hot, dangerous, and not very profitable. Most iron casting users now purchase them in foreign countries where labor (and life) is cheap, safety precautions aren't important, and OSHA means Off Shore Hinders Accidents.
I realized this a long time ago. It's a shame, they did great things in the foundry.
Oct 11, 2020 08:25:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
With an N95 under it, right? 
Probably not, Jerry.
Oct 11, 2020 00:02:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
For the first time ever, I'm going to have my lights turned off on Halloween night. I don't want a bunch of strangers and their parents coming to my door and breathing on me. If I were a parent, I would certainly not want my kids knocking on strangers' doors.
A friend's grandson was sent home from elementary school because he had a cough and a fever. He tested negative, so he can go back to school. What crazy times we live in.
A friend's grandson was sent home from elementary school because he had a cough and a fever. He tested negative, so he can go back to school. What crazy times we live in.
That's also crossed my mind to leave the lights off.
I would think that most, if not all, trick or treaters will be wearing a mask. lol
Oct 10, 2020 09:22:29 #
fourlocks wrote:
And how many other outsourced "American" products are manufactured under similar conditions? Not only is there no OSHA agency protecting the health and safety of these workers, I'm sure there's absolutely no form of environmental protection agency to make sure their wastes aren't dumped into the air, water or ground.
Oct 10, 2020 00:37:01 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
If you ever wondered why the United States outsources much of its cast iron products and why so much of it is no longer made here....perhaps this is why.
https://youtu.be/M9Lvrr1bw5s
https://youtu.be/M9Lvrr1bw5s
I used to work in the steel industry (22 years as mechanical designer) and it was common to need many cast iron products for the steel making machinery. I had many opportunities to visit foundries nearby. Granted, it was like going back in time to the 1950's when visiting these foundries but they were no where near as bad as what's depicted in the video. Not even close. The first question that came to mind is "where are their safety shoes"? How many people have lost toes or even feet while working there? And because they are working there under those conditions, how much longer can they live? It's extremely poor conditions under those circumstances. If I were a company needing those parts, I would look elsewhere that's safer and has better working conditions for their employees.
Oct 6, 2020 09:23:00 #
Lensphotography wrote:
Hi there, I haven't posted any photos yet so I thought I'd start with some of my current project photos. I am currently taking photos of pets and other animals, processing them, and putting them into little stand-alone frames and donating them to children in the hospital to hopefully bring a little smile to their faces during troubled times. I hope they bring a smile to your face as well.
What a wonderful thing to do, Len. Beautiful pics of the cutest animals. I'm sure they'll love them.
Oct 6, 2020 09:20:06 #
davesit wrote:
Taken near Lake Como at the southern end of Lake Skaneateles.
Spent a beautiful day in Skaneateles several years ago. Had a great time and loved the 2 hour cruise on the lake. Water was crystal clear. Amazing. Daughter lived in Syracuse at the time so the ride was easy.
Oct 5, 2020 20:48:04 #
blacks2 wrote:
In the Fall.
WOW! A lot of wallhangers there, Mike. Excellent job.
Oct 4, 2020 23:57:01 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Can't have too much hibiscus.
Thanks a bunch, AZPL.
Oct 4, 2020 23:55:45 #
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