Mythbusters had to resort to an M134 before they succeeded. Folks of questionable intelligence have posted the stunt to YouTube. Now two chaps in Southwestern Ontario have joined the ranks of those who have exploded a propane tank by simply shooting it.
Of course shooting at a propane tank is frowned on, and even if not successful will earn an Oh-Oh-This-Was-Stupid exclamation. It will also attract the interest of the police, who are continuing their investigation of the incident.
A little more on this extreme silliness is post on Digital Journal.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Dashes of spring colour
I just have to get out and get a shot of one of the homes in my neighbourhood. Right now, many are surrounded by bright, blooming flowers. The picture won't be my home. I just have dashes of spring colour.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Only .01 percent of earth's water available for drinking
Bob McDonald of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks was the keynote speaker Monday at the Water Environment Association of Ontario annual conference being held in London, Ontario. For the whole story on his address, check out my story in the Digital Journal.
Not to worry; Dad's a lifeguard.
Well little Fiona and an old Timex watch now have something in common --- they both took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. Years ago there was a Timex commercial in which the famous watch was dunked in water. When it was removed from the water and dried, it was still keeping time.
With Fiona she may be more marking time than keeping it. I'd watch out dad. When Fiona is twenty-five, you'll be nearing retirement. She might, just might, like to test the mammalian diving reflex on an old geezer.
We know she can hold her breath. The question now is: Can she also hold a grudge?
For an artist's look at the reflex, check out the embedded YouTube video. It is a little slow going at first but it picks up and is quite a wonderful look at parenting, kids and water. To see an early post on the swimming class, click here.
Cheers,
Ken
Saturday, April 17, 2010
What's old is new again.
Then I learned that The London Free Press recently ran some of my Easter Egg Hunt pictures. I haven't worked at the paper for more than a year.
Oh well, I felt no guilt running interesting but previously run information. Relying on what is called "fair use" in the United States, I am sharing my discovery with you. I'm in good company when I run old stuff.
I think the paper chose good pictures. Thanks LFP.
(Top) KEN WIGHTMAN The London Free Press Michael Nicholds, 6, has his Easter Bunny ears askew after taking part in the Ryerson Public School Easter Egg Hunt. 7000 candies in 1000 bags were scattered about the playground and every one was picked up in moments. If only kids picked up their toys the same way.
(Right) KEN WIGHTMAN The London Free Press Victoria Goldsack, 4, of London, was one of about 400 children at the Byron Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt at Boler Mountain. 6000 hollow plastic eggs, stuffed with chocolates, ju jubes, and jelly beans, were scattered about three sites at the Byron facility. Close to a hundred eggs also contained tickets to be redeemed for a prize. Some of the money raised is donated to the Easter Seal Society.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Five bloomin' weeks early
I shot these last year --- on May 25th! This year picture captures them in full bloom and it is only April 16th!
With herbicides banned, the grass has blossoms. |
The area's Carolinian forests were originally enriched by tulip, sassafras, Kentucky coffee, cucumber magnolia, black gum, and papaw. Sadly, more than 40 per cent of the national list of endangered and threatened species are found here. In some parts of southwestern Ontario, agricultural and residential pressures have destroyed more than 90 per cent of the original Carolinian forest.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
. . . to ashes
Shortly after London Daily Photo ran some pictures of this abandoned home, it was torched by a firebug. |
The fire destroyed home as it looked prior to being torched. |
According to the local paper, "A rash of fires in abandoned buildings spread through London last year." The firebugs look to be active again.
Both homes had been boarded up and abandoned. |
When the home is torched, at that moment, it is not empty; The firebug is there. They may not realize it, but they are putting themselves in danger as well as the firefighters responding to the fire.
Here's a link to the first appearance of this home on London Daily Photo with a shot of the living room and adjacent dining room area.
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