Here we are in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Yes, the oil is here, so thank goodness for the pool. Now that Hurricane Alex has settled in we are "enjoying" some rain too...ha ha ha. Neither the oil nor the hurricane have stopped us from having fun and eating VERY WELL. But, please pray for the situation down here. It is deserted. We have had NO wait at the restaurants, which for a party of 14, that's crazy! 
CANNONBALL!!!!