I’m an architect. It’s nice having the project I’m actively working on always active on one screen, with design sketches, marked up revisions, email with comments from client, renderer etc. active on the other. Sure it only saves a second not having to tab back and forth, but if you’re doing it non stop all day it makes a big difference. Also just less effort.

Fine, Israel’s leader/government, as elected by its population, is on record. Does that make it better?

1% of the population is a lot of people. That’s tens of thousands of lives cut short. Kids who’ll never grow up, families torn apart, etc. Should that not elicit emotion? There’s plenty of videos of children and unarmed people trying to surrender or otherwise being shot. Seems like anyone and everyone to me.

Fun fact! Hysteria was originally thought to be a condition that only applied to women, hence the Greek root “hyster” for womb, as if that were the source of irrational emotion.

That’s a very good point, I’m sure most Israelis are lovely wonderful people despite the government and atrocities being committed. I bet most Palestinians are equally wonderful. Maybe we should be against indiscriminately killing them?

You mean the organization that Israel influenced the creation of through decades of mistreatment and mishandling of the situation? The same one Israel is on record saying it’s a good thing as it allows Israel to treat Palestine as a hostile state? Basically exactly what they’re doing now, killing anyone and everyone and just shrugging and saying “because hamas”?

Yup, aka Shaggy Manes! Definitely edible, but they really do start to disintegrate into that inky black grossness soon after picking. Luckily they pop up in my yard all the time, so if I happen to notice they’ll find their way into whatever I’m frying up. One of the few wild mushrooms I’m comfortable with eating since it’s so distinct.

Awesome! My 9yo daughter will be here for a few weeks soon and was thinking of taking her there. Either that or Twin Lakes, a bit harder but she likes a challenge and alpine views would be a first for her.

Been up to Big Peters lately? Heard that it’s fallen into a state of disrepair from nature, idiots, and otherwise. Was sad to hear that.

Late reply better than never!

No special consideration needed really. I usually toss my 35mm film back in the containers it came in, and those go in a bubble mailer. Your lab will have additional instructions as to what what to include.

Any less than ideal conditions your film will encounter are generally pretty short and won’t mess up your film. Don’t store film in a hot place, but taking your camera on a beach day doesn’t ruin it in one go.

I use Canadian Film Lab for my colour stuff. They do good work, but at a premium though. They’re local ish to be so I suggest finding somewhere local that works for you to support.

Try not to be intimidated by the process. It’s supposed to be fun, and even though mistakes happen and disappointments are inevitable, learn from them and get that next roll going!