The spilling oil from the Deepwater Horizon is still spewing out of the pipe even though it has been capped. While the effort to cap the pipe is finally somewhat successful as some of the oil is being captured, there is still a long way to go. BP crews are working to capture more and more oil as time goes by. The problem is that the environment is being overwhelmed by the oil slicks.

Animals, plants, and humans are feeling the effects of the oil and the outlook is not good. Experts say it could many years for the damage to go away despite the massive cleanup that is planned. BP continues to claim that it will pay for the damages and set things to right. I sure hope they keep their promise!

I know this is not a prison story, but I wanted to write it anyway. I was fortunate enough to come across some copper wire the other day and so I took it home. I stripped away the insulation and had occasion to visit the scrap yard. I love the thought of recycling and getting paid for it is even better!

I am happy to inform everybody that I ended up with 51 pounds of number 1 copper wire. I received $2.30 per pound for a grand total of $117.30. I was as happy as could be as I can always use a little extra cash. Maybe I’ll be able to help the economy a little and help someone keep their job!