Weekly Poll Results

I loved to stay at home in my summer vacations. But I want to say that you have good lists that we can do in our summer. I definitely try some of these whenever I go for my summer break. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant idea I’ll have fun trying this.

As a wildlife ecology student I took issue with a specific paragraph in this article: "It is important that we remember that oil is a natural substance as well. It’s not like we dumped a couple million gallons of diesel fuel in the ocean…this stuff actually came from the depths of the ocean. That is not to downgrade the effect this spill will have on the Gulf of Mexico. Instead I just mean to say it will eventually be corrected by a long-lasting cleanup presence in the area."
Yes, crude oil is a natural substance, but that doesn't make it any less toxic to ecosystems. I might remind you that uranium and lead are natural substances too. Also, crude oil is a substance that is naturally sealed underground for millions of years. It was humans who unleashed it. If oil spills occurred naturally ecosystems might have evolved ways of dealing with them. But they aren't natural occurrences. The only way the ecosystem will recover is with lots of elbow grease and Dawn dish soap. Don't downplay the ecological impact of an oil spill just because oil is "a natural substance". Every poison we've ever come up with had to come from nature in some form.

I love being outside during the summer! We stay around my pool or on a beach somewhere under an umbrella, enjoying a fruity, frozen drink. Thanks for the suggestions. I will definately be adding some of these to my yearly summer activities. I like to cram everything I can into the few short months of freedom that I have before I jump back into the semester.

I started the list in '81 while at NH Technical College. Been a peak bagger ever since. What a great way to spend a Saturday. While making plans for your next hike, check out TrailsNH.com for current trail conditions and more reliant info.

Go to Freshman Camp!! Oh, wait.....