So what if the oil spill hits Florida

[bobbiwoz]

It's already sad.

Loss of human lives, loss of livelihood for many, and loss of wildlife.

Did anyone see the 60 Minutes report on BP's shortcuts?

I did. The company had a bad safety record, if I remember it had paid the highest safety fine ever, and maybe it was just within the last year or two. This is unbelievable. I have a DS who worked on oil rigs for years...I'm so glad he works on land now.

Bobbi

 

[corpcomp]

Tar balls have been a way of life on the Texas Gulf Coast for many years. I remember going to Galveston (staying out of the water if I could help it) and trying to avoid stepping on a tar ball on the beach.

My husband was an offshore tool pusher and driller for many years in the Louisiana Gulf area. I designed offshore platforms for a few years before I went to work for Exxon.

I guess you could give up driving if you want them to stop offshore drilling.

With June 1 right around the corner, BP could have a bigger problem on their hands.

June 1???

 

[bobbiwoz]

June 1???

I think the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. (OK, it's my anniversary too!)

 

[dizfan]

Here's an interesting article from nola.com

nola.com "Costly, time-consuming test of cement linings in Deepwater Horizon rig was omitted, spokesman says" article