Doom Dogs

[Drunk Monk]

If they can do this with drones, why do we have fireworks anymore?



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Some Bay Area events are replacing Fourth of July fireworks with safe alternatives - drones

Several places in the Bay Area are offering drone shows instead of fireworks this year for the Fourth of July. It could signal the future for Independence Day celebrations in Northern California.

"They provide a safe alternative that is still a beautiful spectacle," said Rick Boss, the President of Sky Elements Drone Shows.

Boss says his company originated with pyrotechnics, but in the past four years, they switched to drone productions. He said it is an entirely different medium but offers a more sustainable way to celebrate July Fourth with a light show.

"There are definitely some communities that have some fire danger, environmental issues, sound issues they need to deal with," Boss said. "But they still want to have an awesome Fourth of July celebration and drone shows are a great way to get that done."

Multiple fire agencies in the Bay Area have warned against the use of fireworks due to the risk of causing wildfires. The loud bangs could also be traumatizing for people with PTSD.

The Alameda County Fair implemented a drone show last year. They say it was so popular they expanded it.

"Last year when we started it, we were at 100 drones. It was so successful, we added an additional 100 for 200 drones," said Angela Moore, the COO of the county fair.

Sky Elements produces the show for the county fair, the City of Brentwood's Fourth of July event, and other events in the Bay Area. Moore with the county fair says it's much more sustainable.

"There is less noise pollution. There is less pollution in general, and we can run it every single night versus once during the fair," said Moore.

I’ve yet to see a drone show. They look cool.


That shiva is on a journey. Wonder where it is now?

[Greg]

Well, looks we are going to need a new love seat. Or at least a good upholsterer.

[Drunk Monk]

Yuki’s ears are completely clear. One of my dog park friend’s had to deal with a major foxtail recently so we were worried. Looks like it’s just allergies again so he got another allergy shot. That worked well last time.

He so hates the vet. He was shaking just like the 4th. I’ve seen him shake more this last week then ever. Poor pup.

[Greg]

Wearing out the dogs continues to remain exhausting.

[Drunk Monk]

If you get another puppy, it'll tire out the other two for you.

[Greg]

You are not a helper.

[Drunk Monk]

Helper is just enabler with dyslexia.

[Greg]

Maeve no longer goes on the long walks because they would probably take 5 or 6 hours for her to cover the four miles. She seems fine with that. After I finish the big walk, I go on a shorter walk around the neighborhood just for her. Today, Maeve met me at the front door when I was putting the leashes on Trouble and Turmoil. I guess she was tired of being left out. She followed us down the street to the end of the court. I then turned around and brought her home. Maeve's spirit was will but her flesh was weak.

Maeve has begun to tolerate the new dogs, Aoife more than Lily. Lily gets barked at constantly because Lily attacked Maeve twice when Lily first came to the house.

[Greg]

I just learned that Lyndon Johnson had a dog named Yuki. Found her at a gas station.

[Drunk Monk]

I just learned that Lyndon Johnson had a dog named Yuki. Found her at a gas station.

OK, well, this one might hurt a bit but... http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...2#pid53592

[Greg]

Yep. Brain is going. Gone. Was never there.

[Drunk Monk]

[Greg]

From the FB timeline today.

[Drunk Monk]

Our backyard neighbor who lost his two dogs earlier this year ( http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...6#pid63146 ) just got two new dogs. Two female frenchys. A black one like Nacci (thought it was spelled Notchy because she had a notch in her ear but no) - that one is named Bella. And a white one with black spots named Lisa.

We've introduced them to Yuki and Yuki has been territorial. It's been a process. Yuki could have two new girlfriends, Yuki's bitches, but it's all about having the better place to pee for him. Hopefully he'll mellow out. He's pretty good with other dogs usually, but he's had the yard to himself for several months now. He likes being king. And he could destroy both frenchies because he's bigger and likes to play rough. 

Frenchies are like Poms. Not normal dogs. Kinda more like pigs shaped like dogs by the way they snort. Our neighbor Luigi is super happy now. He's a dog person all the way and shared how both dogs slept on either side of him last night (yesterday was his gotcha day).

[Greg]

You know what is fast? Aoife let off the leash in the back of the property for the first time.

Aoife wins this round. The trail behind the house isn't the best of trails but it's even harder when you have 40lb dog dragging you down, especially when you get to the steps near the bottom. I spend the entire walk looking where I place my feet while I drag Aoife back on the leash. Last night I had enough. I just dropped the leash. She was off like she was shot from a cannon. But she wasn't off and gone, she was up and back across the trail. Lily was let go, too, but she stayed pretty much with us. Best of all, with the lure of chicken treats, Aoife would come back. And when she did, she was exhausted and very easy to control on the leash.