Gulf Oil Information

Today the British Petroleum Commission charged with exploring what happened that lead to the explosion of the Macondo well deep in the Gulf of Mexico, released its preliminary report. The important conclusion of the report is that the federal government could have done a better job of informing the american public about exactly what was happening and how much oil was being leaked at the outset of the oil leak. Also, the idea that 75% of the oil had disappeared by the end of August was ridiculous. Most people knew right away that this was crazy--it doesn't just disappear!



Let's hope that we get a straight report that we can all believe and that tells us the truth going forward.

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 Information for August 27, 2010

British Petroleum is conducting yet another pressure test on the blow-out preventer. This time they have filled the blow-out preventer with seawater to match the conditions outside so they can get an idea of what will happen when they remove the preventer. They are looking for leaking gases and hydrocarbons. The test, which began Thursday morning, will take 48 hours to complete.  For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/.

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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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.

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

Tony Hayward Moved Aside in BP

BP’s chief executive, Tony Hayward, is stepping aside to be replaced by Robert Dudley, the company’s most senior American executive, who is currently in charge of BP’s operations in the Gulf of Mexico, according to someone close to the company’s board of directors. The change in leadership will be taken up by the board on Monday.  An official announcement could come on Tuesday if the board ratifies the plan. Mr. Hayward has been running BP since 2007.

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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.

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.

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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

DestinOilSpill All clear thru July 9

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Near shore DestinOilSpill Trajectory for July 1.  For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update Map June 30

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Destin Oil Spill Trajectory for June 19 2010

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Gulf Oil Spill Frustration

It is very hard to understand the paralysis of our government at every level in dealing with catastrophic situations. We saw Katrina coming, and did nothing until 3 days after when pictures were all over the television of people dying on the sidewalk. Appalling in the "most powerful" nation on earth! Now, we see the Oil Catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. We didn't see it coming until the night the rig exploded, (although knowing what we NOW know about MMS, we should have seen this coming), but that was 50+ days ago. What ineptitude! As David Gergen put it on CNN, if we had fought WW II with the same level of energy and organization, we would all be speaking German today. As someone else put it, this is the equivalent of putting our Apollo Astronauts on the moon, and then deciding we better make a plan to bring them back to earth!!
I don't want to point fingers--enough blame to go around, and blame doesn't fix the problem. As I watch economic lives go down the "drain" in oil and I worry about those still standing waiting for the catastrophe to hit them, I have to wonder what will become of us as a nation--what will we do when "the big" earthquake hits the west Coast, and we know it will? Nature has lots of catastrophes for humankind, and nature always wins--the question is how we deal with it. So far, the human race, for thinking it is so smart, has been terribly stupid!
Come on, folks--let's really be patriots, stop blaming, get down and dirty and clean up this man made disaster with whatever "elbow grease" and money it takes! To be really patriotic means to look out for your neighbor, your community, and your country--don't place blame--be a part of the solution. We will worry about "responsibility" for the catastrophe after we have cleaned up what we all played a roll in creating--the need for MORE OIL! Go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com for links and other information affecting life here on the Gulf Coast.

Destin Oil Spill Boom Plan for East Pass

Destin Oil Booms Deployed

State officials ordered Okaloosa County to begin deploying booms Thursday as oil sheen was spotted six miles from Navarre Beach.
Northwest Florida could see scattered patches of sheen or tar balls wash up over the next few days. Santa Rosa County began laying protective booms from west to east, while Okaloosa hauled piles of booms to the shore by the East Pass. Those booms will hit the waterway Friday morning and could become a fixture for months.For latest updates, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ and click on the many links.