When flying, protect your photography gear with a starter pistol

A cheap starter pistol qualifies under TSA regulations as a weapon. If you check your bags with one of these included in your baggage, TSA is obliged to take extra care in tracking your baggage. It's explained in more detail here.

Nutties find a new home!

Finest Grind has welcomed us to their coffee shop, and it looks like it's going to prove to be a popular meeting place. Our first meeting there was a good one, and we welcomed Tim and Suzanne to our group. She's an avid bird photographer, and he's a Photoshop expert. Good things loom ahead.