Fireworks Safety Starts with Common Sense

Fireworks Safety Starts with Common Sense

While we all luv to have a good time & think it will never happen to me, keep in mind that about 8,500 to 9,000 people on average yearly get injuries from misuse of Fireworks.  Don’t become a Statistic..Follow these simple Safety Steps to insure a happy holiday for all.

Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.

Using common sense will keep Spectators ALIVE & INJURY FREE

·         You should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

·         Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

·         Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.

• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.

• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.

• Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.

• Know your fireworks. Read the caution label before igniting.

• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.

• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."

• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.

• Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

• Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.

• Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!

• Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department

And note these special safety tips, if using sparklers:

•  . Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.

·         Always remain standing while using sparklers

• Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.

• Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.

• Never throw sparklers.

• Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop

spent sparklers in a bucket of water.

• Teach children not to wave sparklers, or run, while holding sparklers.

HAVE A SAFE & INJURY FREE 4^TH,

Sources: http://fireworksafety.com/

THE REAL SKINNY ON WIRE SERVICES...WHY YOU SHOULDN'T USE THEM & WHY IT'S BAD BUSINESS IF YOU DO!!!!

 THE REAL SKINNY ON...WHY USING A 
WIRE
SERVICES 
 IS NOT ONLY BAD ...
BUT BAD BUSINESS IF YOU DO!!!

We need to work together, yes we are competitors as florist, but when no one is making money except wire service then we need to evaluate. We all are in the business because we love flowers… Designing, Creating & Caring for Beautiful Arrangements, it is our chosen profession, and yes we provide a service. We like getting paid for what we do not letting wires tell us what we are going to get.

If we could get every florist to understand it’s a loosing proposition to accept & SEND thru the WIRE SERVICES.  There is no room for bottom leach feeders for our customers sake's.

We can take the black eye away from our trade that they have given us all. Local All the Way!!!

Unfortunately customers do not understand the process of Sending thru a Wire Service.  So here it goes…. I’m going to educate Everyone in the World of the unfair share of the WIRE SERVICE PIE.

The Independent Florist is sick of receiving the crumbs While the Big Wire Services eat the entire Pie…

The breakdown is the same on any amount. I’m going to base this example on a $100.00 order..

 

$ 100.00 (Total Order)

-25% ($25.00)

(Wire’s fee for just taking the order as the Middle Man)

$ 75.00 (Total the Florist Sees)

-21% ($15.75)

(Fee that the wire Service charges the Florist for the Privilege of having the Order Sent to Them)

$ 59.25

-       10.00

(Delivery Fee, Because unless you’re the Pope, no one gets delivery for free)

$ 49.25

-       50% (Because I & every other Florist has to make money)

$ 24.63

(Total I the Florist has to work with after

all the fees are taken out) 

 

 

So in reality your $100 just became $24.63

Why would any of you use a wire service at all and especially on HOLIDAY’S when you can get 100% for your money by just picking up the phone and calling a LOCAL FLORIST.

I’m sorry but I am Not in the Business to Lose Money… And by using Any Wire Service, You are making the Local Florist lose enough Money that they have to close Their Doors.

 

 

PEOPLE WAKE UP

&

SMELL THE FLOWERS…

WIRE SERVICES…BAD

LOCAL FLORIST’S…GOOD

The Wire Service has Everyone so snowballed…

It’s so bad that even other florists send outgoing orders over the wire because they are told to… AGAIN WAKE UP>>>

Do you like it when you lose money, so why send out & have that Florist lose money???

THIS INDUSTRY IS SO OUT DATED.

THEY ONLY BECAME A MEGA FOURTUNE COMPANY BECAUSE AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO COMPUTERS, NO SMART PHONES, NO WAY TO GET AUNT SUSIE’S HER FLOWERS IN FLORIDA IF YOU LIVED IN PITTSBURGH WITHOUT USING THEM.

BUT GUESS WHAT PEOPLE WE LIVE IN A WORLD TODAY WHERE TECHONOLOY LIVES.  WE CAN GOGGLE ANY ONE IN LIKE A SECOND SO JUST SKIP THE MIDDLE MAN GOP DIRECT AND GO LOCAL!!!

Collectively, Wire Services are fostering a negative dynamic that discourages consumers from purchasing floral products directly, and encourages them to try other forms of gift-giving. The net result is that the entire industry suffers, and we all feel the pain.

 

 

The Wire Services lack of pervasive non-brand specific floral advertising actually lowers the intrinsic value of our products and services by default.

The state of the retail floral industry is one of decline in both revenue and number over the last 10 years. Traditional retail florists, the so-called brick and mortar florists find themselves in an economic storm. Sales and profits have steadily declined while market share has been lost to non-traditional floral retailers.

Why are you the consumer doing this? You work so hard for your money. Pick up a phone and call a Local Florist.

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO KEEP DOING WHAT DOESN’T WORK ANY MORE.  Florist ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE DROPPING THEIR WIRE SERVICES FOR A REASON.. LETS EDUCATE THE CONSUMER AND STAND UP & TAKE BACK OUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE.

CALL A LOCAL FLOIST TODAY.

AND SEND A MESSAGE TO THE

“OLD” TIMERS THAT THINGS ARE A CHANGING ;?

HELP ME SAVE MY JOB......

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY.... DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF YOUR FATHER....

There in every memory, See his love & care, Strength & hands to count on, Freely he does share, Provider, toil so faithfully, To make our dreams come true, Give strong & tender discipline, Though it is hard to do, A Father is God's chosen one  To lead the family, And point it to His will for life, Of love and harmony

Parent's Murphy Law...

1. Parenting is a 24-hour-a-day job with no salary, no raises, no promotions and very few vacations.

2. Parents are responsible for everything that happens to their children.

3. Guilt and self-blame are occupational hazards.

4. Parents don't get worker's compensation or any other fringe benefits.

5. Parents can never retire -- even when their kids ask them to.

6. Parents "don't get no respect" --until they die--and then it's too late.

Daddy, I love you, For all that you do. I'll kiss you and hug you, 'Cause you love me, too. You feed me and need me, To teach you to play, So smile 'cause I love you On this Father's Day.

F.A.T.H.E.R.S.

"F" aithful.

"A" lways there.

"T" rustworthy.

"H" onoring.

"E" ver-loving.

"R" ighteous.

"S" upportive.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO EVERY DAD WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR KIDS LIVES....

 

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU DAD...ENJOY YOUR DAY ;?

 

HAVE A LOVELY FATHER'S DAY EVERYONE,

Vandalism 101

Vandalism 101

Ok Blogland & the World...

Question of the Day? Why do People think it’s ok to Vandalize Others? I’m only asking because, I was Vandalized again last night & it’s been an ongoing issue so I ask... People of Dormont & the World..Grow Up, Act Like Adults & Stop Touching things that aren’t Yours.  Didn’t your Mother ever Teach You any Manners? 

It seem like Everyone needs a little refresher on What Vandalism is. So from the WWW., here is a brief break down. Read very carefully.  One wouldn’t want to end up in Jail because of this little word...

Vandalism is: a ruthless destruction or spoiling of anything beautiful or venerable & defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner.  Actions of this kind can be described as anger or envy

Van·dal·ism <a noun

1.  Deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property: vandalism of public buildings.

2. The conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.

3.  Willful or ignorant destruction of artistic or literary treasures.

4.  A vandalic act.

Criminal Mischief & Vandalism may seem like petty charges, but they can ultimately cause serious issues in your life. I know that people make mistakes. Chances are you did something you now regret. Many property damage charges result from a lost temper or a youthful mistake. But….

Criminal Mischief - Laws & Penalties in Pennsylvania

Any of the following can be considered Criminal Mischief:

• Negligently, recklessly, or intentionally damaging property of another by fire, explosives, or other dangerous means,
• Tampering with the property of another to endanger a person or property,
• Causing someone to suffer monetary loss by deception or threat,
• Defacing or damaging property with graffiti, or
• Intentionally damaging real or personal property of another.

The charge and potential sentence you will face depends on the value of the property that was damaged.

More than $5,000, 3^rd Degree Felony, Up to 7 years in prison.

$1,000-$5,000, 2^nd Degree Misdemeanor, Up to 2 years in prison.

More than $500, 3^rd   Degree Misdemeanor, Up to 1 year in prison.

So People Think Twice, Three, OR even Four Time before YOU Decide to Vandalize Something… Your Action Hurt People. So instead of Hurting Others.  Try using MANNERS & Remember…

MANNER’S = TREATING OTHERS AS YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED…

IT’S AS SIMPLE AS THAT!!!

Queens Diamond Jubilee

Queens Diamond Jubilee

So blogland I have 1 question for you….What will you be doing @ 4:15 am on Tuesday 6-5?  Me, I’ll be up w/ tea & biscuits watching the celebration of the Queens 60^th year as ruler of all things British.

Now, You say, WHY??? It has nothing to do w/ us…I could care less… Well think again People.

This woman has been the Ruler of a Country that not only has huge political ties to the U.S. but she also rules over The 14 British Overseas Territories .  During her reign, there have been 12 British prime ministers, 12 U.S. presidents, six popes and she has visited 116 countries, That is huge.

Why do you think it’s a big POW-WOW to see if Charles will be King or if it will go right to William? What goes on in that neck of the woods directly affects us in more ways than you think.

While I for one don’t want to get too deep here, so on a lighter note, I will be watching for 3 reasons…

1.     The Drama…You know as well as I do, you want someone or something to happen?  Will Charles throw a tantrum? Will William finally not be so stuffy anymore? (Who would have though Harry would be the cool one?) Will Fergie show up & who did she bribe to be there?  So many things can or might happen….

2.     The Fashion… Joan isn’t the only one who can dish on what is Hot & What’s Not. Will Kate show up the Queen? Will the Queen wear something that’s actually fashionable or another one of her pastels suit dresses? Or will Pipa steal the show again??? Who’s wondering if the media will show her butt again???

3.     Because she’s the Queen, who for 60 years has served her job with grace & Dignity. (Granted she had a few slip ups along the way…Princess Diana, Princess Fergie, anyone or Camilla (nuf said)). Who do you know has done a job for sixty years & is showing no sign of quitting any time soon (poor Charles). Who has set major policies & has had no major scandal. I mean for someone who is this public of a public figure she has had not one truly major scandal happen to her.  Where here in our country one pops up every 20 minutes (Mitt Romney, anyone?)

I mean don’t you ever wonder if she thought she ever really be Queen (I would luv to ask her this). Queen Elizabeth II, who once was  a shy princess, was thrust onto the throne by the abdication of her uncle and then the death of her father, would it ever have happened? I mean the Queen was not always liked & had seemed a bit stuffy (why does this word always come up), but when she went on national T.V. & talked after Princess Di’s death, did she seam dare I say human.

Do you know how rare it is to have three generations of people who want to rule a country? There is Queen Elizabeth II; her eldest son, Charles the Prince of Wales, left; and his eldest son, Prince William. I bet Andrew & Harry are so glad they don’t even have to think about this. Wouldn’t ya all luv to be a fly on the walls at their family dinners. I mean how many catfights do you thing go on so either Charles or William can have the honor of saying "My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong” & we all know Kate wants to be queen over Camilla.

So like it or not she is someone that, 200 years from now people will still be taking about and in my option I want to be a very very small part of it. So yes I’ll be up @ 4am to see History made.  I mean who doesn’t want to be there when something very major happens so they can tell their grandkids. I was there, or I remember when….

Elizabeth II represents a constant. As royal commentator and Who's Who editor Richard Fitzwilliams says: "She has symbolized continuity in a time of change and a large number of people can't remember a time when she wasn't on the throne. There is a sense of reassurance; everyone knows that she is dedicated to duty".

Well maybe someday when I’ve worked 60 years I can have beautiful castles, a carriage & thousands of people who luv me too…Me, I am impressed with everything the Queen has done. So with that said,

Congratulations Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Mountbatten-Windsor, Congratulations!!!

Bonus:  60 things you didn’t know about the Queen:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/60-things-you-never-knew-about-the-queen-7811811.html

Happy Diamond Jubilee Everyone!!!