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and not talked about on the news.

I find this unbelievable.  People living on the beach are coughing, going to the doctors, doctors doing testing thinking they have a dread disease, residents having no idea the red tide is in the area unless somebody tells them.  WHAT IS OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR?

Literally as I sat on a deck outside of a restaurant EVERYONE was coughing.

But you cannot SEE, SMELL, OR FEEL red tide.  And it comes in waves.  It was amazing to sit there and watch people cough in unison and then stop coughing again in unison.  But because you couldn't see or smell anything, you thought it was just YOU.

I had called the health department last week inquiring about red tide and if there can be neurological effects (many many of us are having dizziness, unexplained diarrhea up to 10 times a day for now explainable reason) and they just sort of went, ho hum, don't know of any studies done on neurological system of human effects unless you have eaten shellfish that have been exposed.  Of course I know I have not EATEN shellfish because I am allergic to fish. 

Doctors are making hand over fist in this community with people coming in with these neurological complaints, dizziness, gastric complaints, coughing --- and NEVER ONCE considering the red tide that is so bad this year most of us can't even dare get out of our houses, let alone go to the beach. 

I tell you what, if you are thinking of plunking down loads of money to "live" at the beach or vacation in the panhandle and even down to St. Petersburg, be sure to consider the RED TIDE.  And if you get sick, think about the possibility of RED TIDE, because your doctor sure won't and your real estate SURE WON'T.

Your question/post was very nice and gentle I thought - and the other poster's response was totally out of whack - perhaps you struck a nerve!  *LOL*

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!  Ignore the trolls....they are all over the web, as you well know. 

I can really relate to your situation and wanted to tell you this story. 

I live at the base of a mountain.  There is an RV place out here and every winter the hunters camp and .....leave aggrevation everywhere (garbage).

Yesterday i drove the 15 miles to town to the post office where they know everyone by name.  I was packaging my book to mail and was listening to this conversation:  A gentleman handed a change of address form to the Postmaster. He says," You just moved in that new house on the hill last fall.  Is everything okay"? 

Naturally everyone looks that direction.  The gentleman says " We don't like that housing developement on the hill.  There is way too much snow".

Continuing with his story:  My wife had the kids were in the SUV and the road was covered with snow and ice. (duh, it is all winter long).  She had to stop because of the herd of Elk standing on the hill in the middle of the road.  She slid back down the hill and wouldn't drive up again until I came home from work".

So i have asked my husband for a snow maker!!!!!! Maybe they will all move back to the city.  At the base of this hill, a herd of Elk always graze in the field.  There have been many occassions i drive the grandkids that direction to watch.  The 3-year-old asks to me take him to see the funny cows.

So if anyone has a spare Snowmaker please send it to me.....I would love to drive the rest of the city folk out of there!!  

you are working in?  I live in TN and all of the jobs I have seen advertised pay under $13 per hour.  I had no idea the hospitals here pay that much.

I was first told no and now have been told that yes I do.  So check with your city and they will let you know.  You are running a business just as any building contractor, consultant, painter, plumber, etc. and so they are making us do this more and more.  You usually pay a percentage of your earnings.  But since we have no foot traffic I did not have to get the approval of my neigbors for the business.    This is in Portland, OR.

Portland has just decided to require all all I/C's have a business license.  Also check with your state to register your business name so you can put it on your checking account, etc.  It does cost but if you are a business and run it as a business you pay the the business costs as well as reaping the awards of the tax write off's.  But you need to check with your state and city for requirements.

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