Don't Cancel Your Vacation And Other HodgePodgy Stuff

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Usually when I’m behind on posting, I get “overwhelmed” and don’t know where to start. So, I’ll just do a round-up of crap so I can link you guys to my B-Metro post sometime later today, and then start back with regular posting tomorrow!

Excellent.

So we are home from the beach, obviously. Well, maybe that’s not “obvious” seeing as this is The Internet and all, but yeah. We are.

It was a great time, really. The boys both love the ocean, just as I did when I was younger. Everyone is tan and tired. Just what the beach is good for!

Aside from it being a wonderful time, the Gulf region is suffering right now - truly. What I just don’t understand is why. Why are so many people cancelling reservations for LAST week or this week? Are they incapable of checking the news? 

Look at this water! And the beach! It’s pristine - not one thing hindered us from enjoying every part of our beach vacation - fresh seafood and all.

SEE! NO OIL!

From 2010-05-14

The impact of the oil spill is all abuzz around town. Charter boats are worried about the lack of tourists, some shutting down certain tours to cut down on costs with their already dwindling numbers. Fishermen are STILL fishing, and bringing in fresh, delicious catch every morning, but if no one is there to eat it… what happens?

Condos that normally book a year out are at 50% capacity - why? I understand if you have to cancel because you travel from Forever Away and can’t risk oil showing up in the middle and it “ruins your whole world”. There ARE people out there that “can’t be bothered”, but for the rest of you, please know this:

If oil washes up or floats nearby during your stay, hindering your Fabulous Vacation Of Awesome, these places are more than willing to refund you for the rest of your stay. What they NEED is for you to give them a chance. Stop playing the Panic Game, enjoy the Gulf. It’s positively beautiful - still.

Ok, so that was another rant.

Shorts from the first part of this week:

• I tried Shakeology this morning and LOVED IT.
• Went to Bham yesterday for a psych. appointment and am very glad I did.
• Back on Wellbutrin and something for anxiety. More on that later.
• This link between ADHD and pesticides has me interested. As my mom pointed out, funny how pesticide use rose and we started hearing more about over-active children, eh?
• We are going to DisneyWorld!!
• Old people at the beach freak me out. All they do is sit around and stare at you. One woman WATCHED MIKE PACK OUR CAR without saying a word. Then she blurted out “I’ve always loved little boys. Probably always will”. MOVE ALONG, CREEPY LADY.
• WHEN DID CONNER GET SO OLD? “Thank you momma. I really appreciate it”.

And other stuff happened too, but I’m pretty sure my beach rant took up a good bit of your attention and you’ve long since moved on to another page. I don’t blame you.

Comments

[Nicole]

Your pictures are gorgeous!!!!! It looks like you had so much fun. And going to Disney World too?! I'm jealous!!!

Stopping by from the D-list blog party! Love your blog!

Nicole
http://hautesinglemama.blogspot.com

[Steph]

I live 10 minutes from Disney. We go pretty much every weekend!

And please tell me that the Shakeology you did didn't involve that weird shake thing you hold for work outs... ;)

New follower from the blog party!

http://goobergrapemonkeyman.blogspot.com

[Krista]

Hi! Visiting from the blog party! Nice to meet you and your blog! :)

I'm so glad I found you - I love your writing style! Hope you and your family had a great time - how awesome that you're going to Disneyworld! Never been - I'm an Arizona girl and we always do the LAND one. :)

PS - your boys are adorable. Love the haircuts.

http://kristabird.blogspot.com