Comments on: Douglas Adams Was Wrong: We Are Not “Mostly Harmless.”

By: Ed Rasimus

Ed Rasimus — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:44:59 +0000

Amazing the disconnect between the comments and what you've written here. I've observed exactly the same thing, frantic "journalists" walking pristine white sand beaches populated with throngs of rapidly reddening bodies while seeking a tar ball to point to.

Yes, there are marshes and beaches being impacted, but a lot of it is islands and off-shore areas and what has hit the mainland so far has been scattered and sporadic.

It seems that this is much like the typical hurricane coverage, "Well, Shirley, we've got the first tropical depression building in the Atlantic and we predict a Cat V storm could devastate the Florida coast in three weeks…." Film at eleven.

By: Lyndsey Fifield

Lyndsey Fifield — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:16:18 +0000

Great point – but even in Pensacola and other beach areas that have been affected, there are still droves of beach-goers walking the beach and laying in the sun. I'm sure you'll still have a fabulous time in GS – as long as the Pink Pony serves bucket Long Islands, there is hope.

By: Sandi Percival

Sandi Percival — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:59:55 +0000

Having just returned from a deployment to the Middle East, I had a weekend getaway planned for next month. Many of the people who deployed with me will be bringing their families to a resort near Gulf Shores for a few days of much needed R&R and a chance to reconnect with those we've been away from for several months. What kind of welcome home celebration will this be, now? Many of my coworkers must now deploy again to clean up the mess before we can enjoy our well-deserved time off.

By: Lyndsey Fifield

Lyndsey Fifield — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:07:38 +0000

Great point, Casey – I found out this morning that tar has indeed begun washing up on the beaches of Gulf Shores. I'm heading back down this weekend and will try to shoot video and take pictures.

Hope to see you tonight at the Tweet Up!

By: Casey Kelley

Casey Kelley — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:55:15 +0000

I read an article over the weekend that the boardwalk in Gulf Shores is tacky with oil from beach-goers feet. So sad indeed. I ironically find myself siding w/ Carville on this one. There is bias against the South; if this had occurred off of Martha's Vineyard, it would be a different story. Great post!