Now comes my issue. My family owns a 14 acre plot of land with four houses situated on it. One of them being my late grandmother’s which we have been trying to sell for a bit of time now. Given it’s been some time on the market simply because the economy has been absolute crap for as long as I can remember no one could afford the property but now and especially now with the help of a coastline full of black oil that comes in waves and waves, would/could BP be held accountable for at least the devaluation that is destined to come with next years appraisal?

It doesn’t take a genius to know that the value a year ago would have been somewhat alright, although we’ve dropped the price by at least 20k so far, and to boot, it comes with a forth of the entire acreage. But now, with this oil bull**** there is no way in ____ that anyone is going to even consider buying this property, pristine land in a semi rural area about to have a road paved connected the town to a supposed living community in the future, which I’m sure is also canned now.

So, even though this turned into a novel of sorts, I would never expect that BP would have to purchase the house or property but I do think that the extreme and sudden devaluation which will linger for years to come over our as well as my grandmother’s house is a direct result from this spill. Now we are not looking for anything for our own property’s although if we have a foothold we may, but the family is footing the bill for the other house that is basically just slowly draining everyone’s pockets, more so now than ever and with this spill there 100% is no light near the end of any metaphorical tunnel lest a miracle presents itself.

In anyone’s opinion: Does BP have any financial accountability in the aforementioned situation in any way, shape, or form? Thanks for any and all advice!

I’ve been following this on the news, as most Americans have been.. I heard on CNN and HLN there were suits against BP, BP was even paying people that met certain criteria on their own out of suit (all be it nothing even close to their loss earnings), people that were affected by job loss, illness, etc. I’m not sure if property value fits that criteria, but you could find out. Look online and talk to people in the area, specifically people that are effected by employment, they know a lot more about this than anyone. They can lead you in the right direction, might even be a suit you can be added too or one you can start yourself… Look into it, if need be, consult an attorney.
Good luck!

Looking at the pictures, you’ll notice it’s on the bay which I picked on purpose for the ceremony. I imagined getting married on the dock during sunset which I understand it’s going to be a little chilly so I’ll make it short & sweet Inside, on the second floor is a game room/small bar which I intend to use for the adult beverages and as a place for people to hang out, and on the third floor where the kitchen is, is where the food will be (obviously) and I was thinking about moving the furniture to the side and making it a dance floor when people are done eating. I also enjoy the numerous balcony’s for a romantic evening reception.

My problem is I don’t know how to decorate it to make it look more like a wedding and less like a beach house. I’m trying my best to try to steer it away from looking beachy b/c it’s not a "beach wedding". I bought those light up lanterns that are really trendy right now and was thinking about hanging them on the balconys..but what else can I do? Any ideas for the deck by the water? I’m thinking of getting an arch but should I try to hang something to try to hide the pool in the back? Any ideas of what to do inside? I know I’m asking alot but I need as much help as I can get.

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Thanks in advance and sorry for the run-on sentences..I had so much to say

I think that is a great place for you to get married. And don’t worry too much about the cold weather. There is something romantic about being cozy in a lake house.

As for decorations, my suggestions would be (I assume you are having a small wedding?):
1) Kitchen area: Move all of the furniture in the kitchen area (except the table) into the garage. Rent an extra table for a seated dinner if you need it (long banquet tables will be easy to move to the side when you want to dance). You can’t fight the yellow in the room so I would either a) go with fall colors or b) pair it with dove gray. Dove gray will look sleek and modern and help tone down the yellow. It will also keep the surrounding nature in the forefront. As for decorations, I would light a fire in the fireplace and use candles on the tables and bar. Also, put a slide show of you and your fiance on the tv or a video of something the two of you like (maybe just make it look like a painting).

2) Ceremony area: While the pool is behind you, it will be covered by that point and some pool covers are just gross. You don’t want anyone thinking "Eww" as they go to your wedding. I suggest blocking the view with an evergreen or box hedge. Unlike a screen or lattice, it will blend in with your natural surroundings. You can also plant the bushes later (eco-friendly!). On the end of the dock, put two LARGE flower arrangements, an archway or a canopy at the end. This way you’ll be framed up in your pictures instead of dwarfed by the vastness of the setting.

3) Balconies: I really like your idea about the lanterns on the balconies. They’ll provide a nice ethereal quality outside. Unless you know people will be outside, I wouldn’t spend too much money decorating the balconies since it is unlikely too much time will be spent out there since it will be chilly.

4) Game Room: I wouldn’t do much in this room, but keep try to keep it cohesive with the other decorations you use. Get a matching linen and cover the coffee table. Put a small cocktail sized floral arrangement on the table. Put the same slideshow/video on the computers/tv. Put candles on the bar. Take down the umbrella artwork (put in the garage) and hang an engagement photo instead.

I hope these suggestions help. Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

I don’t know what it is with that property, because he’s fine everywhere else. Maybe there’s a presence there or something…who knows?

Although 7 years ago the tv on the 3rd floor of grandma’s house would always turn itself on sporadically after I got home from school. It’s stopped doing that, but my grandpa says it’s due to wiring or the cable signal or something. I don’t know if these two are related, but if any of y’all have anything to contribute, I would be most appreciative.

Thank you

Animals have higher senses then humans do. It may not be that there is presence there but instead that he can see or smell something that you can not. it doesn’t have to be paranormal it could be something as simple as a smell he doesn’t like or a sound or even a memory that he associated with the property. Or it could be paranormal though that would be my very last explanation.