We have been so busy the last month. However, we did not get the flag up by Memorial Day. The pole was cracked! There was a page in a clear envelope stuck to a box that said we were supposed to report any damages to the UPS guy before he left. Uh.....who reads things attached to a box before the UPS guy leaves. We thought we would have problems, so we cancelled the charge on our credit card and contacted the flag company. They eventually replaced the pole, but we had to pay for shipping. The pole is now up and Tide Guy installed an up light that comes on at dusk and goes off at dawn. The flower bed around the pole is also complete and we put black mulch in the bed. It looks really amazing.
The oil spill is still a major disaster with no end in sight. BP thinks they may be able to stop the leak next month. The oil has been rushing into the ocean for well over 60 days. And, we have another possible 120 days to go. It is so sad how this spill has affected the people on the beaches and shores of Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. The fisherman have lost their income. Restaurants on the coast have lost a lot of business. Hotels and condos are at about 40-50% occupancy in this prime time rental season. Stores, businesses, and shops on the coast are suffering from lack of business. And, the environmental effects are horrible. Oil and tar are washing up on the beaches and getting into the marshes. It is beyond horrible. And, we have at least over 30 days to go with the leak. I went to the beach a few weeks ago with my niece and family. Luckily, we got to play on the beach the day we arrived. The following days....well, the oil and tar covered the shoreline.
In national news, gas prices are surprisingly wavering at $2.55. Amazing for the summer.
Bama football will begin in about 7 weeks and there is some thought that we could win another championship this year. We already have room reservations in Phoenix just in case!
We are going to look for some end tables and a coffee table today. Since it is the 4th of July weekend, we hope to find a great sale!
Happy 4th!
Tide Gal
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