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Subject: [Leica] IMGS: It's Down!
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 15:45:19 +0200
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Same thing here in Spain--every construction site has posters solemnly 
announcing all the safety equipment that must be worn, but it never is, at 
least not with single-family home construction.

Cheers,
Nathan

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On May 7, 2010, at 1:54 PM, Tina Manley wrote:

> Thanks, Philippe -
> 
> Wait until you see the photos of the guy working wearing only a pair of
> shorts!  These are Southern Good Old Boys -  and our neighbors - who would
> think wearing safety equipment meant you were a wuss and letting the
> government interfere in your private life.  They do put on safety equipment
> when we are expecting a visit from the building inspector.  ;-)
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 2:24 AM, philippe.amard <philippe.amard at 
> sfr.fr>wrote:
> 
>> 
>>> 
>>>> What strikes me most here after following the saga, is the near total
>> lack of safety equipment for the workers ...
>> Indeed, even in lenient France you could never view this I guess, apart
>> from a team Sunday DIYers.
>> 
>> So funnily, the whole series looks to me more like a bunch of friends
>> trying to help you out ... and adds a lot to the sense of adventure of 
>> your
>> narrative.
>> 
>> Thanks for sharing it all.
>> Keep posting,
>> and stay safe.
>> 
>> Bien cordialement
>> Philippe
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
> 
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