A solution.
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The BP Gulf oil spill is terribly sad on so many levels. I’ve been hopeful, watching and waiting for a fix to the problem. It’s tricky, I know. And only magnified by the fact that it’s so deep in the ocean, some 5,000 feet. Just shy of a mile.
That’s crazy.
That’s like trying to thread a needle in a tornado. Or shave your legs while riding a roller coaster. Or have all of my laundry washed, dried, folded and put away at the same time.
Why drill at such depths? One reason that I’ve heard is for aesthetics, which I can understand. I’m all about the aesthetics. Who wants to sit on a beach, soaking up the rays and see an ugly oil rig on the horizon? Not me.
But who wants to encounter another problem like this one, another oil leak at ocean depths that make it almost impossible to reach in order to address any problems that may arise. And they will arise. Malfunctions and faulty equipment leading to disasters will happen. There’s no way to totally avoid it. Problems should be expected, with a plan in place ready to fix them.
I’m no engineer, but I do have a reasonable solution to future drilling at such deep depths. Don’t do it. Instead, if we are to continue offshore drilling, I’d like to present the Oil Rig Beautification Program (ORBP).
(Before moving along, please let me state that this: in no way whatsoever is this a political site. Any hateful comments will be deleted. Just like that.)
The Oil Rig Beautification Program (ORBP) would allow oil rigs to be built closer to land and not be an eye sore, which enables them to be accessed and repaired with greater ease and speed. Here you have an average ugly ol’ oil rig.
Here is the same rig beautified under the Oil Rig Beautification Program.
A lovely tropical island. Mai Tais anyone?
Wait there’s more!
Just imagine you’re walking along the beach, looking for shells, and look! A ship!
So beautiful.
That’s how this works. The Oil Rig Beautification Program is all about bringing beauty and loveliness to the ugly world of oil rigs.
And here’s another that’s sure to be a hit with the kiddos.
How fun is that people?!?
Speaking of fun I’ll end with my personal favorite.
A smiley face, to brighten your day, as it sucks black gold from far below the ocean floor.
And there you have it folks, the Oil Rig Beautification Program (ORBP).
It could work.
It could.
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I personally love the mai tai island…well, that one or the pirate ship. I’m on board for the ORBP. Where do I make my contribution? 🙂
hehehe 🙂 I like it. It’s one thing to complain about a problem, it’s far better to try and come up with a solution. I think yours is beeyootiful!
O.k. you had me at shaving my legs while on a roller coaster.
You get my vote!
Hilarious! And I’m with ya 100%. Especially if Mai Tai’s are part of the deal.
LOL. This is great. I vote for the island or the rubber ducky. =D
Maybe all that oil that’s spilling out can be used to make plastic for the rubber ducky. Is plastic even made from oil???
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I have never tried to shave my legs on a coaster, nor thread a needle in tornado, but my laundry is never folded or put away. So I understand the difficultly with this problem.
Your ideas are awesome and many. Plausible, maybe, but not very practical. Besides, I think my child would be frightened by a humongous rubber duck out for world domination. The island is just the right camouflage, though.
LOL this totally cracked me up. I vote for the rubber ducky. 🙂
Love it!! I needed a pick-me-up today. Seriously stressed with all I have to do.
You’ll have to be the top designer for the program. I’m totally in love with the tropical island. My son votes for the island, too.
Great ideas. I like the tropical island.
Bravo! How hard would this REALLY be…on some level?
I’m in favor of the ship and my fourteen year old says, “Duck”!
He about spit his waffle all over the computer.
Thanks.
How creative!!! I like your idea for being able to bring the wells closer to shore. If they can make cell towers look like flag poles with flags waving or trees with leaves, they should be able to make drill platforms look like islands or ships. The smilie face and yellow duck may be a little far out.
Now if you could only come up with a way for them to STOP the big leak.
Pray they find a real solution soon.
Great idea!! I can’t decide between the duckie or the schooner. I love them both 🙂
Bring on Mai Tai island!
Love all of them…but where’s the Roller Coaster Island ?
I love the last one! Does the oil come with “rollback” prices like at Wal-Mart?
“The oil spill is getting bad. There is so much oil and tar now in the Gulf of Mexico, Cubans can now walk to Miami.” –David Letterman
With all the depressing photos I’ve seen lately in the news, it’s so refreshing to see something that brings a smile to my face. Thanks for making me laugh today!