Happy Friday everyone. I hope everybody is doing well. As always post any photos, memes, or music you like.

In an attempt to escape the heat I went to the zoo on Tuesday. Even though it was about 15° cooler there than were I live inland it was still hot enough that most of the animals were inactive and hiding in the shade or their dens. Thankfully the birds didn't seem to be bothered by the heat and were as active as ever.
For those suffering through the extreme heat stay cool and remember to hydrate.

American Flamingo

In honor of our two intrepid travelers, here forthwith is today's open thread.
Make of it whatever you can. A little help please?

Dear Film & TV Sisters, Brothers, and Kin

On April 28, 2023, I issued a memorandum with guidance to local union leaders and members working in the film and television production industry concerning the rights and obligations owed and enjoyed by IATSE-represented employees working in the industry. I am reissuing the advice today in light of the commencement of a strike by SAG-AFTRA. All the advice set forth below continues to apply:

Open Thread:

Yard Rock for President:
Lee Camp is supporting someone (some thing?) for President. The campaign of the Yard Rock makes a lot of sense and the campaign website is short and sweet with a list of issues Yard Rock wants to highlight. Check it out at https://yardrock2024.com/ !

Yard Rock for President!