Towing icebergs was first demonstrated in 1971 in Newfoundland. It is now a common practice in the management of icebergs for the offshore oil industry. Towing may not be the best term however, as often massive icebergs are merely deflected slightly from their paths. It seems that there are contractors who specialize in doing just that…shifting these huge glacieral structures away from the mega billion dollar rigs. Now these guys probably charge a hefty little fee for such a service and well…we just ain’t got that kind of money.
It is not until massive pieces of ice break off into the ocean in the form of icebergs that they can be harvested. They are very unstable, shift frequently and can roll over in seconds, which make the possibility of drinking iceberg water an accomplishment by itself, but then considering the smell of our water so is brushing your teeth in the morning if you live in Saint John.
Iceberg water is a unique soft water with a super low mineral content. This water’s journey started over 15,000 years ago in the ancient glaciers of western Greenland. So basically it is only slightly older than Saint John's sewage treatment system, but MUCH MUCH safer.
Now as long as these icebergs are out in international waters and assuming no one else is wrangling them, grabing one, technically is not theft. I read somewhere that the harbour in St. Johns’ Nfld. regularly gets blocked up by couple every year and may even pay us to come get them. Lets keep an open mind here.
It is no secret that here in Saint John clean, sweet smelling, sparkly tap water is pretty much an urban legend. Saint John has one of the highest water rates in the country, yet the water coming out of the taps does not go through a modern filtration system. There are about 80 water main breaks each year, cutting off service.
Because of this, our capable City Council is supposed to be busy working their little fingers to the bone preparing applications for six projects, worth almost $24 million, that will allow the city to take a major step in building a new water treatment system, the largest infrastructure project in its history. $24 Million?….Icebergs are FREE…you see where I am going with this?
At issue is whether the city applied to the proper infrastructure program in time for this year's funding announcements. One Saint John MP said "I'm reluctant to say it's too late for the six projects this year. However, safe, clean drinking water will always be an issue that governments will want to deal with; it will always be a priority. I'm hoping the city will have a plan together and will answer the questions and we'll be able to move forward with investment in that infrastructure, stressing he is confident the city will receive all the funds it needs for water treatment in due time.”
Due time!?!
In the meantime our city council is up to all kinds of shenanigans, finger pointing, spittle flying, all the while we are stuck with ‘TURBIDITY” in our drinking water. Man!…what does that word even mean? Well does Walkerton ring a bell? Those nice people had turbidity too…it is organic contaminations of feces. Yes…I said feces. Say no more.
Saint Johners want immediate action on better drinking water, not a sideshow squabble among politicians.
Now why am I telling you this? Because it may be time to take matters into our own hands. Necessity being the mother of invention and all that. But we have got to act fast.
These icebergs are on the move now. It is estimated that the Greenland ice cap produces anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 icebergs annually but only several hundred make it to Newfoundland. There has been actual sightings of icebergs as far south as Bermuda. That means they have got to come right past here. So I suggest that we motor on out there and wrangle us a couple before the Americans spot them floating past and steal our idea. They need water too, but we saw them first.
Now we got a whole bunch of Lobster fisherman that can’t even afford to run their boats because the price in the lobster industry has collapsed. I don’t know what the going rate for an iceberg is, but it has got to be better than $2.75 a lb.
In Newfoundland they run iceberg tours. Well, we have cruise ships arriving beginning of June and I am thinking we park these things in Courtney Bay and sell tickets. Those rich cruise ship people I am sure will fork over some cold hard cash for a chance to see them up close.
Folks this is a no brainer! We are going to solve our water problems, give lobster fisherman something to do and make a little spare change on the side!!
Apparently water from icebergs also produces excellent top shelf Vodka - but that is a whole other subject and I promise I will research this fully and get back to you.
Til later
It is not until massive pieces of ice break off into the ocean in the form of icebergs that they can be harvested. They are very unstable, shift frequently and can roll over in seconds, which make the possibility of drinking iceberg water an accomplishment by itself, but then considering the smell of our water so is brushing your teeth in the morning if you live in Saint John.
Iceberg water is a unique soft water with a super low mineral content. This water’s journey started over 15,000 years ago in the ancient glaciers of western Greenland. So basically it is only slightly older than Saint John's sewage treatment system, but MUCH MUCH safer.
Now as long as these icebergs are out in international waters and assuming no one else is wrangling them, grabing one, technically is not theft. I read somewhere that the harbour in St. Johns’ Nfld. regularly gets blocked up by couple every year and may even pay us to come get them. Lets keep an open mind here.
It is no secret that here in Saint John clean, sweet smelling, sparkly tap water is pretty much an urban legend. Saint John has one of the highest water rates in the country, yet the water coming out of the taps does not go through a modern filtration system. There are about 80 water main breaks each year, cutting off service.
Because of this, our capable City Council is supposed to be busy working their little fingers to the bone preparing applications for six projects, worth almost $24 million, that will allow the city to take a major step in building a new water treatment system, the largest infrastructure project in its history. $24 Million?….Icebergs are FREE…you see where I am going with this?
At issue is whether the city applied to the proper infrastructure program in time for this year's funding announcements. One Saint John MP said "I'm reluctant to say it's too late for the six projects this year. However, safe, clean drinking water will always be an issue that governments will want to deal with; it will always be a priority. I'm hoping the city will have a plan together and will answer the questions and we'll be able to move forward with investment in that infrastructure, stressing he is confident the city will receive all the funds it needs for water treatment in due time.”
Due time!?!
In the meantime our city council is up to all kinds of shenanigans, finger pointing, spittle flying, all the while we are stuck with ‘TURBIDITY” in our drinking water. Man!…what does that word even mean? Well does Walkerton ring a bell? Those nice people had turbidity too…it is organic contaminations of feces. Yes…I said feces. Say no more.
Saint Johners want immediate action on better drinking water, not a sideshow squabble among politicians.
Now why am I telling you this? Because it may be time to take matters into our own hands. Necessity being the mother of invention and all that. But we have got to act fast.
These icebergs are on the move now. It is estimated that the Greenland ice cap produces anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 icebergs annually but only several hundred make it to Newfoundland. There has been actual sightings of icebergs as far south as Bermuda. That means they have got to come right past here. So I suggest that we motor on out there and wrangle us a couple before the Americans spot them floating past and steal our idea. They need water too, but we saw them first.
Now we got a whole bunch of Lobster fisherman that can’t even afford to run their boats because the price in the lobster industry has collapsed. I don’t know what the going rate for an iceberg is, but it has got to be better than $2.75 a lb.
In Newfoundland they run iceberg tours. Well, we have cruise ships arriving beginning of June and I am thinking we park these things in Courtney Bay and sell tickets. Those rich cruise ship people I am sure will fork over some cold hard cash for a chance to see them up close.
Folks this is a no brainer! We are going to solve our water problems, give lobster fisherman something to do and make a little spare change on the side!!
Apparently water from icebergs also produces excellent top shelf Vodka - but that is a whole other subject and I promise I will research this fully and get back to you.
Til later
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