Beware of these top 10 hazards!
July 26, 2018 by
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This weekend all was quiet in our river front home. That is, until there were several, long loud blasts from the ships horn. A "sea going" bulk carrier ship warning a small boat to get out of its way. The small boat was dangerously close to the forward path of the ship.
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Tiny boat, Get Out of the Way!
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More loud blasts were heard when the small boat drove too close to the ship's propellers. A truly hazardous thing to do, to get too close to the powerful engines of a 28,000 ton ship!
And, what an appropriate name -- "Global Echo,"since you could hear her horn for miles.
It boggles the mind how a small boat could miss seeing a huge ship coming right at them. It certainly speaks to how some people do not knowhow to captain a small boat. Especially the dangers of getting too close to a large ship!
Okay, so I realize you may not have a big ship as a hazard in your home. However, what other hazards do you need to address to make your home safe? After all, you are the captain of your "ship" (aka your home) and it's up to you to ensure you and your family have a safe journey.
Which brings me to our topic this time ... Beware of These Top 10 Hazards. We've compiled some that we commonly see in our "Top 10 Hazards List".
And, in case you noticed any of those hazards around your home, consider asking for our help with our Avoid Safety Hazards July Special.
What safety hazards do you need to watch out for?
July 15, 2018 by
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Last week, Joan and I took a long overdue stay-cation. Along with plenty of rest, relaxation, good books, and movies, we also managed to enjoy some local favorites. We had breakfast at Chow's Lafayette, breakfast at First Street Cafe in Benicia, breakfast with friends at Heavenly Bistro in Walnut Creek, and coffee with pastries at Steeltown Coffee in our hometown.
One of our cherished favorites is Chow's with their big, open windows, cozy fire place, and great seating, no matter where you sit! My "go-to" meal there is the salmon dill cabbage hash and my wife loves the poached eggs served on gluten free toast with arugula and avocado. Simply delicious! We like to go early, as they first open, to insure a cozy, quiet meal together.
In Benicia, after our yummy breakfast, we enjoyed a nice waterfront walk, just a couple blocks from the restaurant. And, let's not forget our elder dog, Lexi, by our side in her rolling cart (she's disabled but still wants to go!). This visit, because of the upcoming evenings 4th of July parade, the streets were lined up and down with empty chairs and blankets used to reserve "viewing spaces" for the evening parade -- a Benicia favorite and real small-town flavor.
Added to all our eating out experiences -- we do love a good breakfast -- was a leisurely drive to the mountain summit through Mt. Diablo State Park. The landscape en route was peacefully pleasant and the summit view at 4,000 ft. was breathtaking. You could see for miles in all directions.
As we drove up the mountain from the South gate to the summit, we did notice how dry the park landscape and surrounding hillsides were -- the years of drought have taken their toll on California. It is a concern, the hazards of the dryness with a frightening early fire season.
Which brings me to our topic this time ... What safety hazards do you need to watch out for? We've compiled some that we commonly see in our "Top 10 Hazards List".
And, in case you noticed any of those hazards around your home, consider asking for our help with our Avoid Safety Hazards July Special.
