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Conflicting Ballots?

This week, we filled out our absentee ballots. Everything was fine until I happened to notice that the ballot pamphlets were in conflict with each other. For the office of city council members, one instructed vote for one while the other instructed ‘for no more than four.’ Verna’s pamphlet is on the left.

I attempted to contact the Los Angeles County Clerk’s office, but as everyone knows, that is a bottleneck. I waited more time than I had and finally gave up.

Has anyone else noticed this? I believe the vote for no more than four applies, but wonder how many absentees will only vote for one.

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May 28, 2008 by Bureaucrats

Point Vicente Whale Watching Site

I took a series of snapshots with my Canon A710IS while I stood on the main observation deck of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. At home, I used the photo stitch utility that comes with the camera to create this nice panoramic view of the main whale watching area at the center. From left to right you can see the Point Vicente Lighthouse, Catalina Island and Verna with camera in hand holding Bear‘s leash. Further right is the pathway along the cliffs, the Malibu mountains in the distance and finally the top of the amphitheater at the right.

You don’t have to pick out the features in the thumbnail below – you can click on the image for a closer look.

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May 27, 2008 by Critters Leisure Panoramas

Happy Memorial Day

During a drive to the Palos Verdes peninsula today I took this shot of the array of flags that greet visitors to the City of Palos Verdes Estates.

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We had a fantastic BBQ in the backyard after the drive. We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday as much as we did!

May 26, 2008 by Culture Photography

New Bird Feeders

finchesYesterday, we went to a local discount emporium and got a couple of new bird feeders to replace the aging ones. After putting them up in the yard, however, it seemed like the birds were leery of them. They preferred a feeder in another location which we did not replace.

Today, however, the birds seemed to figure out these were just as bountiful as the older ones and came in droves to feed. Here is a mated pair of House Finches enjoying the feast. He is the reddish orange guy on the right and she is on the left. Click the picture for a bigger view.

May 25, 2008 by Critters Photography

Good Pistol Behavior

I hope the trend continues with my Para Warthog .45 ACP pistol – that is, absolutely 100 percent of the rounds I fired last weekend with this gun fed and ejected perfectly. I’m still trying to make the bullets group in the center of the target as perfectly.

Anyhow, I photographed my gun on a pair of Bob’s camouflage shorts while folding laundry Monday. It sure looks pretty.

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May 23, 2008 by Firearms Photography

Military Assets

Last weekend we attended the exhibition after the Armed Forces Day Parade. All the services brought their showbiz stuff as well as some of their Military assets. In this picture, four valuable assets can be seen: a Howitzer cannon, a heavy troop transport utility vehicle and two United States Marines. God Bless all of ’em.

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May 22, 2008 by Military Photography

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