So long to the Gulf South

skymike · 04-30-2010, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

As the oil licks at our shores I would like to remember the things we will never see again:

Oyster Poboys
Shrimp Poboys
Crabs
Crawfish
Going fishing in the lake
Going swimming in the bayous
Seagulls and Pelicans
Ducks
Seafood Gumbo
The Wetlands
Cypress trees
Water sports
Fish
Alligators
Fishing boats
Grand Isle
Casinos in Gulfport

This is going to be the most devestating thing the US has ever seen, especially when the hurricanes come

I'm sure the investigation will reveal it could have been easily avoided. So long to the 3rd coast

I dont think so.

If you want to get technical, a hurricane would clear it up. But thats like saying I dont have to worry about snakes in the pond because the gators ate them.

You're not really going to say bye to all this for good. There have been oil slicks before, even large ones, and before the technology and management techniques we have now. So the Coast will bounce back, as it always does. Thats the macro view.

The micro view, is this is going to f--- up some people's lives, for about a year, and Im not wild about the prospect of eating chinese shrimp. But more importantly, this is gonna f--- up some good people's lives for a season. Hopefully they will qualify for some well deserved aid, in getting back in business, and hopefully the feds will use our tax money wisely, and get it to them quickly and efficiently-- (ha.) And thats about as close to political discussion as Im interested in getting.

This is not Katrina II, but it sure f---s up some people's lives, im sure.
Our prayers for them, and help where we can. There will continue to be pelicans, and I will continue to go to the beach.

04-30-2010, 05:11 PM	#7
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: So long to the Gulf South Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo As the oil licks at our shores I would like to remember the things we will never see again: Oyster Poboys Shrimp Poboys Crabs Crawfish Going fishing in the lake Going swimming in the bayous Seagulls and Pelicans Ducks Seafood Gumbo The Wetlands Cypress trees Water sports Fish Alligators Fishing boats Grand Isle Casinos in Gulfport This is going to be the most devestating thing the US has ever seen, especially when the hurricanes come I'm sure the investigation will reveal it could have been easily avoided. So long to the 3rd coast I dont think so. If you want to get technical, a hurricane would clear it up. But thats like saying I dont have to worry about snakes in the pond because the gators ate them. You're not really going to say bye to all this for good. There have been oil slicks before, even large ones, and before the technology and management techniques we have now. So the Coast will bounce back, as it always does. Thats the macro view. The micro view, is this is going to f--- up some people's lives, for about a year, and Im not wild about the prospect of eating chinese shrimp. But more importantly, this is gonna f--- up some good people's lives for a season. Hopefully they will qualify for some well deserved aid, in getting back in business, and hopefully the feds will use our tax money wisely, and get it to them quickly and efficiently-- (ha.) And thats about as close to political discussion as Im interested in getting. This is not Katrina II, but it sure f---s up some people's lives, im sure. Our prayers for them, and help where we can. There will continue to be pelicans, and I will continue to go to the beach.
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