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Antidote du jour, from my brother Roy. A one-pound deer:
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What you were told has a measure of truth. Having over $10,000 overseas necessitating filing a Treasury 90.22-1 form will increase you likelihood of being audited.
I’m glad to see The Impossible Project (the “new” Polaroid) getting publicity, but sadly, they will not be able to resurrect Polaroid’s sheet -film products. I make do with Fuji packs, but there’s no replacement for Type 55.
Hey, not only is the deer darling, but the photography is excellent. Props to your brother.
RE- Today’s antidote – Just remember they grow up to become the wild animal most dangerous to humans in America:
Deer Injure 3 in Two Attacks in Pulaski CountyAnd more examples here:
Deer Attacks