Gulf Breezer Posted April 28, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2010 We are sailing on the Fantasy tomorrow. As you all know, there is a huge oil slick in the Gulf. Now "they" are talking about "lighting the Gulf on fire." I wonder how this might affect our cruise. Have any of you seen the oil slick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Im sure the captain would be aware of it. Iv heard about the oil slick being set on fire too. the only way it could affect you is if you are lucky enough to be close enough that you get to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okwriter Posted April 28, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2010 DH and I discussed a few days ago why they didn't just burn it. Common practice in the oilfied, especially with a spill on water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfulcher Posted April 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2010 They could use confiscated power strips to light it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickrate Posted April 28, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2010 My heart goes out to all the sea life being affected by this oil problem. Humanity has inflicted a lot of crap on nature-sorry if it sounds like I'm venting, I have a big soft spot in my heart for all sea life.:( Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCbaby817 Posted April 28, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Here is a link to a news-site that is running the story: http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20100428/D9FC9Q5G1.html Since they are moving the oil to a more remote area, the actual burning shouldn't affect anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCbaby817 Posted April 28, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hey, Gulf Breezer, I see that you're from Pensacola/Molino. My dad and some other family members live in Molino. Most people have never heard of it. Small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizer4662 Posted April 28, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Here is a link to a news-site that is running the story: http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20100428/D9FC9Q5G1.html Since they are moving the oil to a more remote area, the actual burning shouldn't affect anything. No one moves oil on the water, the wind/waves will move the oil, it would be sort of trying to herd cats!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted April 28, 2010 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2010 No one moves oil on the water, the wind/waves will move the oil, it would be sort of trying to herd cats!!!:D You can't herd cats :confused:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalley16 Posted April 28, 2010 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2010 They could use confiscated power strips to light it. :D Agreed. Maybe they can use the power strips to plug in the confiscated fans, and blow the oil to a remote area, like the winds! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCbaby817 Posted April 28, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2010 A 500-foot boom will be used to corral several thousand gallons of the thickest oil on the surface, which will then be towed to a more remote area, set on fire, and allowed to burn for about an hour, the Coast Guard said. I don't know how they do it, all I did was the post the lin k so that ya'll could see the news release. Don't shoot the messenger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in FL Posted April 28, 2010 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2010 If they cruise by the slick, a balcony smoker will ignite the oil with their discarded cigarette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Maybe they will let the passengers roast marshmallows over the side of the ship, making S'mores is fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted April 29, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Maybe they will let the passengers roast marshmallows over the side of the ship, making S'mores is fun! I LOVE S'mores!!!! Sign me up!!! Seriously though, that would be an amazing site to see! Ashley :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulf Breezer Posted April 29, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks everybody. CC Baby, please tell me about your family from Molino. We have been frantically packing at the last minute, so I haven't had a chance to check in here. I know that Carnival will divert from any burning that might go on in the Gulf. My husband and I were just wondering/pondering as to WHY there wasn't a shutoff valve in this situation. Anyway, we are sailing out tomorrow to wherever Carnival decides to take us. Hopefully we will make it to Cozumel successfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodml Posted April 29, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 29, 2010 You can't herd cats :confused:;) Pretty sure that was the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbost Posted April 29, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2010 We are sailing on the Fantasy tomorrow. As you all know, there is a huge oil slick in the Gulf. Now "they" are talking about "lighting the Gulf on fire." I wonder how this might affect our cruise. Have any of you seen the oil slick? I have cut & pasted this from the Carnival Forum website. I found it under the section, "Need Carnival Assistance". A staff member posted this yesterday afternoon. I hope this answers at least one of your questions. With regard to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we are monitoring the situation closely and captains navigating our ships sailing from Mobile and New Orleans may opt to deviate course slightly to sail around the affected area. However, we do not anticipate any changes to the scheduled itineraries and associated ports of call as a result. Mischelle Beattie Manager - Online Community Carnival Cruise Lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucigo Posted April 30, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Hope you are having a great cruise, can't wait to hear all about it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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