…with scattered images from past
years.
Sky
swings. 2011.
The
Firemen’s Destruction Derby…..we had a lot of fun there last year. 2012.
We
always go through the animal barns. A
llama from 2011.
Taking
turns, 2011. We won’t do that this year.
Ready
for the 4th. 2012.
The
magic of the midway at the close of the day.
2012.
Smogging is Really in the
Footnotes:
Smogging: All vehicles in California must pass
a smog test. There is a limit to CO2,
the hydrocarbons, and anything else that comes out of the exhaust pipe is
measured and must be within certain limits.
In Virginia and other states, vehicles must pass safety
inspections. Here, because of the
horrific air quality of the 50’s and 60’s, vehicle emissions are closely
monitored. Gross poluters are taken off
the road. Other vehicles that don’t pass
the tests can be repaired and tested three more times. As an example, last year Grumpy didn’t pass
the first time around. His injectors
were clogged. We added injector
cleaner. We will have to do that again….maybe
the exhaust and catalytic converter too.
Google smog testing. You will be
surprised.
I loved your fair visits. The close-up of the llama was a bonus. My first llama encounter was when i took a little neighbor boy I was babysitting to our town's playground and small zoo.
ReplyDeleteBack then only fencing separated the Kamper Zoo residents and visitors. In spite of my warning, little Michael reached in and pulled something on a llama reclining against the fence. The offended llama turned around and spit on him. Lesson learned!
Thanks for your update on smogging. I lived in CA in the late 1950s (San Diego) and don't recall seeing too much pollution. I think it was mostly centered on LA? Dianne
ReplyDeletePS That Llama has been around the block a few times. Poor baby.
Mage, your photos always show such action, life, emotion and beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell photography runs in your family. What might be a snapshot for others (such as I) actually has impact in your photos. I am glad that scooters are no longer the fashion at your house!
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