Latest Information on Gulf Oil Spill

Approximately 112 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline is currently experiencing moderate to heavy oil impacts—approximately 101 miles in Louisiana, 9 miles in Mississippi and 2 miles in Florida. Approximately 497 miles of shoreline are experiencing light to trace oil impacts—approximately 231 miles in Louisiana, 90 miles in Mississippi, 62 miles in Alabama, and 114 miles in Florida. These numbers reflect a daily snapshot so that planning and field operations can more quickly respond to new impacts; they do not include cumulative impacts to date, or shoreline that has already been cleared.

Latest Update on BP Oil Leak In Gulf of Mexico

Subsea operational update:

The MC252 well has been shut-in since July 15; there is currently no oil flowing into the Gulf.

The DDII continues to conduct diagnostic tests on the MC252 well, and plans are being developed for final plugging and abandonment procedures as overseen by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

A lock down sleeve to secure the well MC252 well casing hangar and the annulus was successfully installed and tested Saturday, Sept. 11.

The DD III relief well drilling operations re-started today at 1:40 p.m. CDT.

Updated Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. CDT --for up to the minute information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send email to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

EFFECTS OF BP OIL IN DESTIN FLORIDA SEPT 5

Unfortunately this was the appearance of the water at Henderson Beach in Destin Florida on Sunday, Sept 5 2010.  It is apparent that the problems created by the oil leak of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster has not faded away, despite stories from BP and the Federal Government trying to convince us that all is well and that nature has taken care of the oil.  Thousands of Dead Sea Slugs, creating a horrible stench, also appeared today were also observed.  For more links and live information, continue to go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/

Oil Spill Not "Gone!"

Some scientists are now saying that there is an oil slick the size of Manhattan Island sitting below the surface in the Gulf of Mexico. When the government and other organizations are saying the oil is 75% gone, we who live here are hard pressed to believe that all that oil has disappeared. I know everyone else would love to believe that the work is done and everyone can go home and save BP a whole lot of money. In Pensacola Beach, if you dig down in the sand a foot or more, there is a layer of black oil! I was told this by someone didn't believe it but saw it for herself!! Everyone needs to stay on BP until there is clear scientific evidence that the oil is cleaned up.  For up to the minute information, visit the links on http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or contact MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Gulf Oil Spill for August 15

The crippled undersea well has not spewed oil since July 15, when it was sealed with a temporary cap. In the coming days, BP will intersect the original well deep underground with a relief well, injecting mud and concrete to ensure the well is dead. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the federal spill response chief, said Saturday he was ordering BP to conduct more tests and offer more-detailed plans for dealing with potential complications before giving the go-ahead to complete the relief well.

For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.myketriebold.com/ or contact MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Rock the Beach Concert August 15

Tonight, August 15, there will be a "rock the beach" free concert, featuring Lynryd Skynyrd and Josh Thompson at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. It's being sponsored by the Tourism Development Council with money from BP--in an attempt to boost tourism in the area and bring some people into local hotels and restaurants.




Also in the news from the tourism council--there is a search underway for a new "brand" for the area that aptly describes the Destin/Okaloosa/Fort Walton Beach area. Since there are other "emerald coast" places, an effort to re-identify the area appropriately. If you have ideas, feel free to contact the tourism council or me and I would be happy to pass the suggestion along.

Destin Oil Conditions--News Organizations Don't Tell Truth!

"About 60,000 square miles of gulf waters remain closed to fishing, and more than 600 miles of coastline across four U.S. states have been smeared with oil." This is a quote taken from this mornings news report on the internet and exactly what's wrong with the news!!  Looking for sensationalism.  The facts are these--from Pensacola on the western end of the Florida panhandle to the rest of the Florida coastline touched by the Gulf of Mexico, the beaches are white, clean, and the water is beautiful.  Business is down about 50% and many people are missing out on their summer vacation in Destin because the news organizations have frightened them--people have visions of beaches covered with black oil.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  If you were planning a visit to the Gulf Coast, come ahead, conditions are great as usual.  Go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ for a live web cam and many other live feeds and factual reports.  If you have any other doubts, feel free to send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com.

Destin Oil Spill thru July 22 2010

Don't miss a great summer vacation here in Destin, Florida.  The weather is great, the beach is white, and the water is clear and its usual beautiful blue green color.  There is no oil and there are no tarballs and swimming is perfectly enjoyable.  Fishing is active, and the harbor is a bustle of activity.

for live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update for July 19 2010

The coast is clear in Destin Florida through July 19, 2010, so come on down and enjoy your vacation with us.  The sand is white, water is blue, and warm and ready for your enjoyment.  For live links and reports, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Water Quality Report

For more information and live links to oil information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions 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.

This is the trajectoty map for July 7 2010.  There is no expectation of oil on these beaches during this week.  For live links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear for July 5

All clear weather and oil forecast for July 5 2010.  This map from NOAA gives the expected trajectory for the Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico.  Plans are continuing for normal July 4 celebration in Destin, Florida, with fireworks and boat rides leaving from Harborwalk Village.  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

Destin Oil Spill Update for july 3

For more information and livelinks, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try and find an answer.

Oil Spill Beach Conditions for Florida June 28

For more live updates and links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find the answer