Hey, the gang's all here. I have my coffee, winning lotto tickets; who has the gas money?
Let's check the rigging before we go...
A set of rigging consists of a ratchet, a 35-foot wire, and a chain strap.
This barge is 60 years old! That is George Burns old in human years. Rare to see barges over 40 years old. The engine is newer than that, and some of the valves are not original. It carries calcium chloride, which is used as a salt substitute to melt ice on roads, and has many industrial applications
An oldie but goodie, one of my favorite pictures
Okay, gorgeous, now turn to the left...
Middle Bay Light, in Mobile Bay. It has survived every hurricane since it was built in 1885.
No time to chat, I'm on a mission
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How amazing...It has survived since 1885. WOW!
Love these shots. What an interesting house on stilts. Wonder what accounts for it's survival.
@ItsWhatEyeKnow - I think the hexagonal shape is a major factor. The wind can't get a good grip on any side. That, plus they made things better and stronger in the old days.
@MelFamy - Good point on the shape.
What's the word down there on the oil spill? Or is it repeatable in mixed company?
i would like to know about spill reaction, also. man if i were a shrimper or oysterman right now i would be LIVID
@AprilsPlace - @Smarticus - I am home now, and have not heard anything. On my last day on the boat, Thursday morning, we were east of New Orleans on the Intracoastal, and the smell was just coming ashore. I could barely smell it, but I know it will be a lot worse when I go back.
I can almost smell the salty air. The oil well disaster just makes me sick, and it sounds like it will be several weeks before they can figure out how to stop it. Such a beautiful sensitive area.
look at that: a barge full of tough guys. looks like scenes from Armageddon or something. that could be you with a rig and hot daughter. think about it.
ryc: yeah, i need to practice my "look" right now.
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