Repair and assessment operations are going on as we speak and the hurricane season is just around the corner now. Resources are already stretched to the limit.

A temporary pipeline seems like wishful thinking, too. The work force to lay down new pipe just doesn't exist given all the work that needs to be done on current repairs and assessment.

Companies are taking a big hit every day that they're not getting stuff out of the Gulf.

Even getting divers out there to assess pipelines is a big issue due to a lack of helicopters, boats and power. It's in quite a disarray.

TREAT THEM LIKE KINGS.

(Howard) had been throwing me curve balls because I hung with him earlier in the game. He had to come back with a fastball. I waited for the pitch and drove it.