Dear Tweets,

I endeavored to get permission from Simpson Kraft to access the parking lot
where the Iceland Gull has been seen and it appears that we are a victim of
bad timing. See the message below from Dave McEntee.
Marcus Roening Tacoma,WA
MDR51044 at GlaxoWellcome.com


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> From: McEntee, Dave
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 1:23 PM
> To: Roening, Marcus (US Sales)
> Cc: 'Engle, Helen'
> Subject: RE: Rare Gull Appears on Tacoma Tideflats
> Importance: High
>
> Hello Marcus,
> I have been informed of the Iceland Gull and there have been a number of
> birders visiting the dirt parking lot to try and view the gull. I would
> love to have all those who wish to try to get a look to have the
> opportunity. HOWEVER, the next 10 days are the busiest 10 days of the
> year
> for the mill. the entire mill is being shut down for annual maintenance
> and
> repair. Not only our are 500 employees here but we also have upwards of
> another 1000 contract employees in the mill around the clock to perform
> the
> necessary work to keep the mill in good running order for another 12
> months.
>
>
> In particular, the parking lot you speak of is the contractor parking lot
> and during the next 10 days it will be not only full but a very busy place
> 24 hrs a day. I expect with the mill generated truck and contractor
> vehicle
> activities the mill access road to be very busy and unfortunately not a
> safe
> area to be walking or viewing.
>
> I wish I could be of some help here but unfortunately Simpson will not be
> able to accommodate your request due to our annual maintenance
> requirements.
>
> Thanks so much for your interest and I hope in the future if such
> opportunities exist we can accommodate folks.
>
> Thank you for your understanding of our situation.
>
> Best regards,
> Dave McEntee
> 253-596-0257
>
>