Well, it looks as though the beautiful Gulf Coast has escaped what could have been the economic death of the area.  We have a lot of ground to make up for all the losses suffered this summer by all the businesses in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, but at least we still have our white sand and beautiful water.  For links and live information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/

Gulf Oil Spill Comment

Well, well, there is how many millions of gallons of oil leaked into the gulf of Mexico, and how many gallons of corexant to break it up and turn it into orange goo instead of black goo?


Now people would have us believe that it has all disappeared magically almost seemingly overnight. I don't believe it. Just because we can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't still with us. My question is, how come the "junegrass" that normally comes for a week or maybe two in June is still with us in August? I don't see oil in the water here in Destin, but I sure see more seaweed than ever before. Has the oil warmed the Gulf? I don't have the answers.

I hope just because the deepwater horizon tragedy is not as volatile at the moment as it was a few short weeks ago, that we don't forget what has happened here in the Gulf. A tragedy has occured, and our Gulf is changed probably for my lifetime. Only time will tell what the effect is on the entire ecological system in the Gulf of Mexico. For now, I just hope that people who have vacationed here and loved the area return here again and again to support the local economy!

The catastrophe could still be worse if the static kill doesn't work, but we will count on the "kill" working. We can't imagine anything else. Just remember that because the "emergency" has passed, the tragedy and long term problems caused by the leak has not.

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Gulf Oil Spill--More Lies

The  US Coast Guard has routinely approved BP's requests to override a federal directive to ban the use of toxic dispersant to break up the spill. The coastguard granted 74 exemptions over 48 days, according to documents obtained by Rep Ed Markey, chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee.  Rep. Markey was instrumental in leading the fight to have cameras on the leak made public.  According to BP, 1.8m gallons of dispersant have been pumped into the Gulf. Scientists say that the resulting high toxicity levels could harm marine life for years to come.  On Friday night, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would block BP from winning future drilling permits in the US because of its safety record.
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.I have checked the Reconnaisance reports for July 25, 2010, and the three county area is an all clear for any evidence of any oil product. On the ERMA map, there is also no indication of oil product present. Beaches are open, vacationers are enjoying a VERY warm Gulf of Mexico free of any contaminants. I was at the beach on Sunday, and there was some "seaweed" present, but otherwise the beaches were beautiful. The waves were rough, and there were double red flags on Sunday from Tropical Storm Bonnie, which is now passed. So, if you were thinking about coming to Destin or Santa Rosa Beach or Navarre on vacation, don't change your plans, because you will be looking forward to a wonderful time.

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Aircraft are having difficulty finding oil sheen from the air, however there is little known about where or when the oil and damage will show up. For now, the weather is great, the water is great, and the beaches are white as they have always been, so do not hesitate to come for a visit or a vacation. For more information and live links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send any questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Florida Gulf Coast Free from Oil

News is good for the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida through July 25. This picture illustrates that there is no oil near the coast, so vacationers are pretty well assured a good week of clean water, clean beaches and good fun. For updated information and live links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send any questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com.

DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 12

Outlook is bright for Destin Oil Spill thru July 12. If you are planning a vacation in the area, don't change your plans, as there is no tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico and the winds and currents are favorable for a great vacation. For updated information and live links, please visit www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill Trajectory thru July 10

Oil Trajectory forecast thru July 10.  For updated information and live links to websites, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send an inquiry to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I'll try to find you an answer.

DestinOilSpill All clear thru July 9

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DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 6

Destin gets an all clear thru July 6 2010.  Oil is well away from the area, centered mainly closer to Biloxi MS and Louisiana.  for more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear for July 4

we have an all clear for July 4 for oil.  I was out at the beach today (July 2), and there were swimmers, paddle boarders, and many beach goers.  Water was beautiful and beach was clean.  I was working, but it looked like everyone was enjoying the warm water and sun.  For more updated information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send me a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find your answers.  Have a wonderful Independence Day!

Fishing Closures for July 4 weekend Destin

Here is the newest fishing closure map for the July 4 weekend in Destin Florida.  Points below the red line are closed to fishing, above the red line is open.  So, the charter boats leaving Destin Harbor should be in good shape for a fun holiday weekend.  For more live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find your answers.

Oil Spill--What the Heck--Bring on the Whale!

This Taiwanese super-skimmer might help. It's more than three football fields long and 10 stories high. BP told CBS News it has no plans to use it, but the Coast Guard wants to test it. GET THIS BOAT OUT THERE AND PUT IT TO WORK!!


Bob Dudley would decide. Who appointed Bob Dudley God of the Coastal Oil Slick?  On YouTube, BP's new point man on the spill answered questions about the spill. Shelly Landry owns Grand Isle's only grocery store. She watched, unimpressed.

"They're not answering our calls. They're not answering our cries for help that we need to stop this," Landry said.

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Help has arrived for Oil Slick!

.The "Whale", a super carrier from Taiwan has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico to assist in the cleanup effort. It can process 500,000 barrels of contaminated water per day. Here's hoping that all goes well, and the mess can begin to be mitigated. It is called the Whale because of its size as well as the fact that a huge whale is painted on it's side. Go Taiwan, and Go USA! Let's get the show on the road and clean up as much of this mess as we can.




Thank you Taiwan! Cut the red tape, and let's see every boat on the face of the globe make a difference. No doubt this is the worst environmental catastrophe we have seen, but it isn't the first and it won't be the last, so we better learn how to do this right.
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Gulf Oil Spill Coast Guard Activity 6-2-2010

"We are moving critical response assets across all the Gulf Coast states in preparation for potential near- and long-term oil impacts. In Alabama, the Coast Guard Cutter Cypress arrived in Mobile Bay today to protect Dauphin Island from the north and west. Tomorrow, we will commence a surge of boom to Alabama's Katrina Pass that will be positioned to create a funnel to collect oil that comes in with the tide. Additionally, we have deployed four coastal patrol boats to coordinate response in Alabama's coastal waters.Four helicopters are being deployed to the Alabama, Mississippi and Florida coast to provide surveillance information to help skimmers position their efforts strategically to collect the most oil threatening the shore possible. The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has a flight deck that will allow for these helicopters to refuel offshore, and the Coast Guard Cutter Elm is currently in the area off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., working around the clock to skim oil from the surface." source: USCG website update
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Oil Spill Beach Conditions for Florida

Oil Spill Water Quality Information for Florida

If you are interested in the most up to date information regarding the quality of a beach in Florida, you can go to this site to check the latest report from the oil spill.
http://esetappsdoh.doh.state.fl.us/irm00beachwater/default.aspx

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NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory June 2 2010

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Oil Spill Survey

If you have some thoughts or ideas, please go to the oil spill survey at the following location and make your thoughts known. For other up to date information, go to my website at www.DestinHomeRealtor.com for links on all the updated information.

http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/survey/2931/3879/

Please participate and let your thoughts be known.