tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post2311606671231420775..comments2023-11-05T03:58:05.671-06:00Comments on Bumpkin On A Swing: Oil Spill UpdateBumpkin on a Swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849191596023545097noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-29287223577189513272010-05-08T16:56:05.039-05:002010-05-08T16:56:05.039-05:00Oh Bumpkin, I am so sorry to hear all of this. On...Oh Bumpkin, I am so sorry to hear all of this. Once again I will say that I appreciate and trust you and the Captain for sharing THE TRUTH with us. I got choked up reading your post, just like when I saw the fisherman crying on CNN. Thank you for keeping us posted, and we will keep praying for you and the coast. Oh, and I know a lady doesn't curse, but how f'ed up is it that they made the surviving oil workers sign something stating that they were "okay" physically and mentally so that they couldn't sue in the future?? So sad. XO from Georgia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675513377877728471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-67815177468144737172010-05-08T15:06:57.636-05:002010-05-08T15:06:57.636-05:00I'm going to the gulf coast this summer and I&...I'm going to the gulf coast this summer and I'm worried about what I'll see. It's unbelievable this happened. <br /><br /><a rel="nofollow"> http://ramblingofasmalltowngirl.blogspot.com/</a>Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791493835243956758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-80682861650218598072010-05-08T14:56:26.495-05:002010-05-08T14:56:26.495-05:00You are doing so much for keeping the real story c...You are doing so much for keeping the real story coming out for people to read and we all appreciate it! I know that I've been passing this blog along to lots of people that I know. :)<br /><br />Your home sounds so beautiful.Salthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040383509137140216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-50964051771285811522010-05-08T13:00:07.209-05:002010-05-08T13:00:07.209-05:00I am praying for you! You are so uplifting and hav...I am praying for you! You are so uplifting and have the right attitude! Keep us informed!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649389093985673181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-82641281357124271112010-05-08T09:43:18.699-05:002010-05-08T09:43:18.699-05:00Oh my. I think of you every time I read the paper ...Oh my. I think of you every time I read the paper or watch the news. So awful! Thinking of you and sending prayers of hope.JDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225023509475017128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-54231460999002652652010-05-08T01:24:24.383-05:002010-05-08T01:24:24.383-05:00Dear Bumpkin, sending you hugs and much love from ...Dear Bumpkin, sending you hugs and much love from Gulf Shores. We are so sad about what has happened, and still hoping for some type of miracle. We'll take anything at this point! Thinking of you and Captain. Keep us posted! XOXO<br />p.s. Love that you and Trish were able to hook up, and sad that I couldn't join you!Bama Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324467554755075953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-44749361813448375642010-05-07T23:20:03.527-05:002010-05-07T23:20:03.527-05:00Dearest Bumpkin,
I know this is hard for you, but...Dearest Bumpkin, <br />I know this is hard for you, but please keep this up. We need to hear the truth from people like you and the Captain. It is the only way we can know the whole story. I am so sorry for what is happening all around. I feel selfish thinking of how this spill is stealing my memories, when it is stealing your home, your way of life and livelihood. :[Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-47649050385524967042010-05-07T23:15:18.583-05:002010-05-07T23:15:18.583-05:00Well it's hard to comment on a post like this ...Well it's hard to comment on a post like this honey, really hard! Words don't explain the anger and frustration at what is happening over there. Why do the govenment allow them to lie and hide what is going on, I just don't understand.<br /><br />On a lighter note, that was SO Fabulous about Trish and you guys, I'm so happy you had a memorable time together, you both need some happy spots in your day.<br /><br />That is just the sweetest thing about growing up there and the stories you can tell. I just love that as I moved countries and areas a few times so I don't have that beautiful memory of growing up in one gorgeous place such as yours.<br /><br />hugs DJdebra@dustjackethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397055465607649038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-26552957710566035162010-05-07T22:59:07.843-05:002010-05-07T22:59:07.843-05:00Lisa,
I follow this heartberaking situation thro...Lisa, <br /><br />I follow this heartberaking situation through television. BUT you have made me understand in a different way. Thank you for this, my dear blog friend. <br /><br />Your voice is strong and powerful, let it not be silenced. , I have sent this post to my friends.<br /><br />Lots of love<br /><br />AgnetaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-57716034399983905782010-05-07T22:42:01.438-05:002010-05-07T22:42:01.438-05:00Hi Lisa,
This is such a heartbreaking situation. I...Hi Lisa,<br />This is such a heartbreaking situation. I cannot even imagine.<br /><br />Stay strong and don't let anyone silence your voice.<br /><br />Hugs and prayers,<br />AnneAnne Loryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-22516266996254478952010-05-07T22:05:44.407-05:002010-05-07T22:05:44.407-05:00What a great post lady! I am so glad you are here ...What a great post lady! I am so glad you are here to keep us informed with whats going on. Still praying for y'all! How fun it must have been to meet Trish! I wish I were closer! Hope you have a wonderful weekend sweet friend! xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-61254887555443619472010-05-07T21:25:36.644-05:002010-05-07T21:25:36.644-05:00you are blessed to have such a lifestyle and I env...you are blessed to have such a lifestyle and I envy your commitment to preserve the nature. I am sending many 'fly, fly, fly' prayers and please keep us posted, since we can not expect the real news to come from the newspaper! i even think you should keep video footage of all that - kinda the style of "Food Inc" - you have a valid and important msg that needs to spread<br /><br />i also must say that you left the cutest comment ever in my blog! I also must own it =)<br />So that fabulous chandelier used to be only available in Europe because I looked for it before with no success, but today tcha da: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90147465<br /><br />^_^A Casa da Váhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05281983907965025736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-60992855336795532032010-05-07T21:14:08.344-05:002010-05-07T21:14:08.344-05:00wow. i keep hearing about this but i didn't re...wow. i keep hearing about this but i didn't realize the seriousness of this event. my heart breaks when you describe the dead animals...bah :*(<br /><br />thank you for sharing and keeping us posted.bananas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07374187632135297641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-35700736889884217302010-05-07T18:02:14.013-05:002010-05-07T18:02:14.013-05:00Honey you are amazing and I just loved every momen...Honey you are amazing and I just loved every moment with you and John. I found myself missing you two all day long! Can't wait to do it again soon, it was the most fabulous afternoon I've had in a very long time, just wish my Matt could have been with us too - next time! You are such a lovely couple, even cuter in person than I could have imagined :) xox<br /><br />Thank you for the update, we appreciate all that you both do to actively expose this situation and do the right thing to protect the poor wildlife that will suffer from this awful nightmare.Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15107990485830767308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-66717725393440811002010-05-07T17:32:52.948-05:002010-05-07T17:32:52.948-05:00This needs to be posted... but it needs to be seen...This needs to be posted... but it needs to be seen in an even larger light - worldwide. <br /><br />(I'd love to see the skimming on a garbage can lid. Interesting thought.)Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-73380483571492028052010-05-07T15:34:39.149-05:002010-05-07T15:34:39.149-05:00I am sitting here with a lump in my throat and my ...I am sitting here with a lump in my throat and my chest heavy with emotion. I too have a beach that is near and dear to my heart and I can only imagine what you are going through. Please keep sharing and I will continue to read and pray ~ Swim, Swim, Swim ~ Fly, Fly, FlyLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-43506608265383731662010-05-07T13:25:39.221-05:002010-05-07T13:25:39.221-05:00I love this post...I showed it to my dad who is a ...I love this post...I showed it to my dad who is a Sea Captain and knows how these things work and he totally agrees with you guys ..It's appalling that they are all still saying there is no reason to panic...I really don't want to think about the poor animals...so damn sad...<br /><br />Thanks for entering my Lorac giveaway...:))))<br /><br />Dee(makeupthoughts.blogspot.com)makeupthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110777549285030316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-17880618958918456932010-05-07T13:22:34.040-05:002010-05-07T13:22:34.040-05:00Hi - this is just so poignant and real to read. Co...Hi - this is just so poignant and real to read. Compared to what is on the news here - a whole ocean away from you. I so understand that feeling of home that you convey - its the only place you know and now its threatened. We are all with you...swim swim swim, fly fly fly. Louise xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-38683817179418978342010-05-07T13:16:09.888-05:002010-05-07T13:16:09.888-05:00thank you so much for telling us about the chemica...thank you so much for telling us about the chemical dispersant... I was thinking it had to be something pretty nasty to get rid of the oil like that....<br /><br />I am so tired of hearing people say that this oil slick isn't as bad as the others because the way the oil is disintegrating in the water.... all oil spills are bad period... grrr....have you seen green peace's number to call if you spot an oiled shoreline or if you want to volunteer to help in the cleanup? It might work best to volunteer through green peace, b/c I don't think they have to work in conjunction with BP... here's a link to their website talking about it http://members.greenpeace.org/blog/greenpeaceusa_blog/2010/04/30/volunteer_info_for_gulf_oil_spill <br /><br />and here's the number to call if you spot an oiled shoreline or want to volunteer: 1-866-448-5816<br /><br />Also, have you heard that one of the best things to do to prepare your beach for oil coming ashore is to clean up debris and large shells... don't remove anything living, but driftwood, garbage, large shells etc... all catch and trap oil... so the more of that you can remove before the oil comes ashore the better... the green peace website talks about that a little bit (i'm sure you probably knew that, but it might be useful info to share!). <br /><br />Also, have you seen the Mobile baykeeper website... they're out of Mobile Alabama, and they have a lot of useful information on the disaster now too: http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org<br /><br />Also, www.tristatebird.org... they've been contacted by BP to help with the Bird rescue and cleanup, but they've also been forced to sign gag notices....<br /><br />www.ecosnoop.com is another resource, it's a website that lets you take pictures of ecological disasters and it post the honest to goodness truth in pictures... they are updating their databases and preparing for the deluge of incoming images they're expecting to see from the gulf... I don't think they have any agenda but to get the actual truth out there, and to use the public to help! They also have a handy dandy iphone application that will let you take the photo and upload it directly to their website....<br /><br />Hopefully you find this information helpful... I'll keep hunting around for what else I can find! <br /><br />Swim, Swim, Swim, Fly, Fly, Fly!!!! (every time I read or type this I start crying!) Big hugs to you and the captain and your lovely shoreline Bumpkin! Kiss the pups for us from Austin!<br /><br />So glad you had a great time with Trish!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734908735716860738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-16830873071971450552010-05-07T12:45:48.336-05:002010-05-07T12:45:48.336-05:00I cannot beleive they are still saying that is not...I cannot beleive they are still saying that is not that bad and don't panic...the damn thing is still spilling oil!!!!MCWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573175013345702775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-87901730514241593812010-05-07T12:34:35.541-05:002010-05-07T12:34:35.541-05:00This made me tear up reading. Such a lover of ani...This made me tear up reading. Such a lover of animals & this breaks my heart. Not to mention that the beach is sacred to me.<br /><br />Nothing more wonderful than the sand & sun. The heat on your face (behind 50+ spf), the water lapping your toes.<br /><br />I'm glad that she was able to lift your souls a bit. I have to say, that in the middle of reading this, I felt a twinge & realized it for jealousy. A bit jealous that in one of my favorite cities two of my fave bloggers were able to meet & I couldn't be there.<br /><br />Then I felt truly shamed for feeling that when you need/deserve that little lift.<br /><br />I'm so glad she was your smile. :)<br /><br />Thank you for it all.<br />xoMrs. Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608756412622056963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-4592499472884343112010-05-07T12:25:54.856-05:002010-05-07T12:25:54.856-05:00Keep writing! Keep sharing!!! Your voice is one o...Keep writing! Keep sharing!!! Your voice is one of the only real and true connections most of us have to this awful event. <br /><br />I am so glad yall were able to spend time with Miss Trish. Can't wait to be closer so I can partake in these amazing afternoons!I'maNolaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786300671737277489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396104391579677492.post-6184719607150186332010-05-07T12:20:38.399-05:002010-05-07T12:20:38.399-05:00What an AMAZING post....I had no idea you had live...What an AMAZING post....I had no idea you had lived in the same house since you were one either....wow.<br /><br />So glad that you are writing all of this....incredible.<br /><br />Thinking of you....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.com