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	Name:	lakngulf -
	Subject:	Update on Gulf Oil Spill
	Date:	4/15/2011 9:45:04 AM (updated 4/15/2011 9:45:19 AM)

Well, you knew that had to get some response, so here goes.

First of all, let me say that I am headed to the gulf at 1pm today. Can't wait. I will be enjoying some great seafood, getting my toes into some white sand, and breathing some fresh air. Our snowbirds enjoyed their sixth winter at the gulf and have booked for a return next year. We are pleased that things are looking up. We have several reservations for the spring and summer.

My caution would be (1) What is the source of your article? Science or propaganda (2) I know what is in the sand in front of the condo. No amount of "sifting" and idle skimmers will get rid of it. (3) My main concern was the longer effect on the marshes and sea life along Mississippi and Louisiana coast. (4) This discusssion that you and I have happens almost every day on the Gulf Shores forum from al.com. Some say things are great, and others warn of long term effect. I have no idea who is right