Treasure Cay

[Moderator242]

Please post any information here.

[Chui]

Just got off the phone with my parents in Royal Paml. Telephone land lines are still working, power is down.

[RobertM]

Latest coordinates as of 800am Sat from NHC are 26.5 and 77.0 Winds 105 mph Moving W at 14. Pressure has increased to 963mb from 958mb which means storm is not intensifying currently.

The coordinates for lowest pressure are near the Hopetown, Marsh Harbour area with the northern eyewall much farther news. ABC MIAMI TV just showed live footage of the southern part of the eye right over Marsh Harbour. Only flooding reported so far and cosmetic damage. The eye is very large and stretches approx. from Marsh Harbour to Cooperstown area. Treasure Cay should be inside the middle of they eye for the next 2 hours or so and the backside of the storm has lots of rain and a good punch.

ZNS (Bahamian TV) phone call ins report some flooding there and in Marsh Harbour (about 3-4 feet). Sandy Point reports all ok at shelter.

[ulitong]

Just got off the phone with my husbamnd. The eye is over TC now. BLUE sky!! To him this one seemed to be worse than the last inspite of much faster movement. We are on the first canal (Brigantine). The water came over much higher this time approx. 15ft. in over the sea wall. The rest the ususal: No power, no water, no electricity. Will keep you posted

[SobeFlyer]

Just got off the Satphone with Lee at Brigantine Bay Villas...

Blue skies, sunny, gentle breeze, but hazy in the middle of the eye.

Not as much debris, probably since Frances pulled most down. Rain not as significant this time either.

Apparently a storm surge did come over Treasure Cay from the North, or the beach side. Not as high as seen in Floyd. Water was ankle deep around Brigantine Road, but subsided just as the eye arrived.

No reports from the beach yet. Suspect they were hit hardest.

With tide dropping toward low and south winds ahead, worst should be over....:)

More to follow...

[Chui]

I spoke to may parents via satellite phone about 2.15 pm (saturday).
The eye was still over TC but the storm was about to pick up again.
They are weathering Jeanne in their lower unit Royal Palm (pink units at the end).
They reported very strong winds, satellite dish was torn off the the wall. They reported no significant water surge around them.
Part of brigantine drive was flooded.
They saw Betsy Bracey while the eye was over TC and she is doing fine.
They did report that a white boat half on the dock and on the lawn along the roayl palm side.

[wildwood]

Hard to believe that Abaco has had two hurricanes in such a short period of time. We have been coming to T. C. since 1974 and are hoping for the safety of all our friends we have made over the years - any news of Cooperstown ? If any one sees them, please pass on our best wishes to Lerman (Big Mac), Donna, Florence, and David Sands and their families as well as everyone else riding out this hurricane.

Ian and Suzanne

[W8JE]

When it becomes possible and safe, after all emergency issues have been cleared, I would appreciate knowing about impacts/damage out near the point of TC, including Windward Beach. I have no property or family out that way, but I have stayed out there several times.

[Ann Zulauf]

We just received a call from Paula at Mariners' Cove on the sat. phone taken to her by my husband Fred. They are all O.K. and M.C. is still standing. She will call back with more info tomorrow.

[tiki]

Hi We got a place at atlantis and were trying to find out how all the units took this one...due to before all roofs were damaged and still damage as well as docks. Thank you!

[CASTLE ROCK]

I Know It Is Early In The Recovery Period, But If Any One Hears Of Conditions At 1 Windward Beach Road And Castle Rock And Seclusion Your Reply Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks

[pam]

Thanks.

Pam

[RobertM]

We're still waiting to hear more details from TC. Here in Nassau on TV/radio there has also been very little info from TC, GTC and anything up north Abaco...except one phone caller to ZNS (Bahamian TV) from FoxTown who said roads were impassible in his area. Two or three reports from TC satellite phone owners are posted on this board, otherwise information is sparce.

PLEASE don't jump to any negative conclusions just because all communication lines seem to be down. I am confident that tomorrow morning we will get information out. Wind and rain all day must have made any communication very difficult or close to impossible.

There have been no injuries reported so far from any source in Abaco.

Nassau radio reported BEC (electricity corp) main Abaco power plant in Marsh Harbour had some roof damage and also some water damage....no further details were given.

As soon as we have a detailed report from the Resort, we will post it. Please be patient.

[treasurehunt]

Where is Sinc?
He's probably overwhelmed. Can he report any direct info re. assessment of Treasure Cay or field reporters to do the same. (Certainly not weather channel reporters, that's a laugh)

On site for each of the homeowners Associations of Treasure Cay. Fortunately the board is still up. Yeah! Maybe he could use some onsite help to coordinate the reports. Any Treasure Cay volunteers?
How active are the T.C.B.O.A "Treasure Cay Homeowners Association" or any other homeowners Assoc. in Treasure? The umbrella should be the T.C.B.O.A as the leader to coordinate the coordinates? For anything that effect all homeowners...What are most questions during hurricanes? How's my Abaco friends, How's my place, How's your place? Universal questions looking for some credibility feedback. "NO MORE HURRICANES!!!

[ohio buckeye]

Just hope every one is O.K., if any one can tell me how Guana faired the hurrican will be appreciated ! Thanks

[tlwatts]

Does anyone know if the TC airport is clear to land on?

[Herbie]

Is everyone OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will be there Tuesday if anyone needs anything I wll try to help.
David in GTC, Hope all is well, remmber me Carins friend in TC?
Herbie

[LeeR]

Herbie,

If you can get a message to me I will send an email to all the owners, in Mariner's Cove, about conditions. Good luck. Give my regards to all.
Lee
1204

[Herbie]

Hey Lee,
I will do my best. I'm going to try to get in earlier.
See ya, Herbie

[Herbie]

Jeff and Carin, Where are you, and how are you guys doing? I think we leave tomorrow but who knows. Can I do anyting? How is Stanley?

[doctor's orders]

Chui: any more updates from tc esp royal palm, i heard of a white boat in the yard and dock any name on the boat. any flood cond of royal palm lower units? any new appreciated. Ken aka Doctor's orders you can email me at kenritt@yahoo.com thank uou

[ldydi]

any news of Royal palm units?

[Cloverleaf]

Yeah, any new info on Royal Palms? My grandma owns a condo down there...we're all very worried.
Chui- It's Cass. Are they ok?

[Alpine]

Would wlecome any info on Roya Palm and Mariner's Cove.
Thanks.

[staggerlee]

Treasure Cay Report from Gordon:

No injuries to report.

No power, water or telephone. Several power poles down from Highway to Treasure Cay.

Airport in fair shape, leaning catwalk out to tarmac fell. Flooding minimal.

Full Gospel Church had some panic when roof was raising several inches up and down, no water from surge. Major surge damage to Coconusts, Touch of Class, Sand Banks, and the school, water was several feet high with SE winds from the back of eye.

Gordon's house had shingle roof damage with many leaks. No damge from surge.

Royal Poincianna had roof damage and surge damage. Surge near or to road in this area.

Jeff & Carin's patched area of roof reexposed.

Purple Porpoise standing, roof on, doors on, garage doors on, fans gone, 3 feet of water standing in front of house.

Bahama Beach Club had blowing sand and water in some units. Surge over pool but not into buildings.

Tipsey fine. Marina office fine. Coco Bar intact, major beach erosion, Spinnaker's fine may open tonight. Generators not on yet. Marina and docks seemed OK.

Mariners Cove and Royal Palm seemed OK with respect to surge.

Banyan Beach appears to be hit by surge in some units.

Windard Beach Road and Treasure Cay Road to point impassible due to water. You can just make the turn onto Windward Beach Road before water. Chase's house has high water.

Ocean Blvd. Flooded.

[staggerlee]

Chase and Lynn's house had high water around it not confirmed yet if surge or flooding in house.

[ulitong]

Barbara Farnan just stopped by my husband. She asked me to post the following :
OK in TC :
Captain Amy,Betsy Bracey, Dave and Jinnie Kosman, Sinclair, Ossie Hall,Jerry and BJ Hill, Carol Molach, Roberta.
Hank has not heard of any injuries so far. Everyone is coming out and assessing the damage.

[meesha55]

Any news if Beach Villa personel are ok would be appreciated, David Sands, Israel, & Donna. News on buildings especially nos. 529, 563, 571, 678, & 696 is greatly appreciated. We are coming down, but not until November. Thanks for all the great info, and hang in there.

[tiki]

Checking on Ray Pearlson and the condition of the units all were severly damaged last hurricane and the dock at Atlantis any info appreciated!

[elslagerjl]

Thanks for some good info on the damage. I have already seen more about what happened from this storm than I ever saw on Frances...........at least from a Treasure Cay standpoint...........good luck to all of you..........

[sierralima]

Our thanks to Coconuttelegraph and to Staggerlee and others for posting conditions at Treasure Cay. We are so thankful no one was injured, but saddened by the reports of damage and flooding. We hope anyone who has news, either general or specific, will post it here. Hundreds (maybe thousands) of us out here are without any means of communication and are anxious to piece together a picture of conditions. A discription of even one property tells us a little about the neighborhood. So, thanks everyone, and keep those messages coming!

[Radwan]

If anyone has been by the beach houses on T.C. Road past Royal Poinciana and down to Windward Beach turn off, we would greatly appreciate any news.. Understand Poinciana got some surge and am anxious about the homes. Thankful everyone seems to be okay...

[whirlwind]

So sorry that our friends in T.C. had to go through this again. We are all worried about you. Watching the board constantly to hear about how everyone made out.

Does anyone know how Mango House faired this time around? Its on the beach side at the corner of Treasure Cay Road and Windward. I heard its flooded down in that section. Do we have water in our front yard? How high is the water? We had some broken windows from Frances. Wondering how bad the damage is this time. Thanks to those of you who reported last time. Any kind of report this time around is welcome.

[Judith Clisby]

Hoping all our friends in Tc are Okay. What a shock to have 2 in a row. How are the timeshares and the Condos on Brigantine Beach Rd that runs between the timeshares??? Any info would be great. Thanks for all your support and communications.
Judy & Ted Clisby

[susan]

I hope all my friends in Treasure are okay. If there is anything I can do at this end, I would be happy to. Has anyone been to the point yet? I am of course concerned about our house all the way on the end. If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks and good luck to all!

[RobertM]

The FAA said earlier today that Treasure Cay Airport was still closed. However, a private pilot from Nassau confirmed that TC Airport is open today (Sunday) and Marsh Harbour Airport is only open for NEMA Flights (Bahamian National Emergency Management Administration).

Only satellite phones are working at this point from what I know. The brief report I received from resort management is:

- no injuries reported
- there is extensive flooding
- many power poles down
- resort has two generators up and running
- BEC staff were on site assessing the situation
- major clean-up and landscaping challenge
- resort administration/front desk: no damage
- shopping center: no major damage

More updates when I get more details.

Will fly in on a charter tomorrow (from Nassau).

[B. Odom]

I am seeking information about my family members: The Odom and Borders Families. They were in Treasure Cay at Suncrest Villas. They went to a local church for shelter during the hurricane, we have not heard from them since. Can anyone provide updated information.

[gianna]

We are concerned here on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina because we have not heard from Peter Landwehr since the eye of the storm was over Treasure Cay. Peter lives on Ocean Blvd in the big yellow house. We have no way to contact him and we would like someone to contact him and let us know that he is ok. Thank you and hope to hear from someone soon!!

Joanna and Gianna Landwehr

[elslagerjl]

Dear Gianna..............

I have on good account that Ocean Blvd is flooded and impassable at this time. That was as of earlier today. I am surprised that the water is still that high but it apparently is. As you might remember, Jayne and I owned the house next door that used to be the Robinson's.............not much left of it after Frances...............four concrete walls...........

Let me know if you have no luck reaching Peter soon as I have a friend down the street that should be able to check on him.........................good luck.............

Doug and Jayne Elslager

[Dawn Moriarty-Odom]

I am trying to find out about my parents, sister and her husband. My mother emailed me on Friday to say that they would be going to Stafford Symonette's church for shelter. I have not heard any news since. Does anyone know how the church held up and how the Suncrest Villas at Treasure Cay did? I am trying to get an update on Jay and Betty Odom and Sacha and Tim Borders. I am assuming they would be staying at the church or back in the villas. We would like to get a message to them, that we love them and would like them to contact us as soon as they can so that we know they are all doing okay.

[gianna]

Thank you so much for your reply and we haven't heard from Peter at all, so if there is someone that anyone can check upon him I would be very appreciative. Please keep in touch, we are waiting for any news. Hope to hear from you soon!
Gianna and Joanna

[faye]

Please Check On "patrick", A Young Man Who Was Working At Spinniker's When We Visited In June - Thanks

[patty kay]

Does anyone know anything about the house on Treasure Cay Road named SunSpot? It is located across the street form the beach. That might be the best location for a house during a hurricane. Any information would be welcome! Thanks for all the info so far.

[Chui]

Sunday Sept 26, afternoon TC time.
Back side of the storm was much worse then the initial part.
No injuries have been reported.
No major flooding has been reported in the Royal palm units.
In our lower unit we had significant water seeeping in from the windows frames during the second halh of the storm, several buckets were removed.
Water was also leaking from the celing therefore the upstairs unit must have water come in from somewhere, although all its windows were still in place after the storm.
Several of the docks have been uplifted.
At least one unit lost part of the storm shutters.
Landscape damage was very very significant.
Several of the roads are still flooded.

[Terry Fletcher]

Any news if Beach Villa personel are ok would be appreciated, David Sands, Israel, & Donna. News on buildings especially nos. 529, 563, 571, 678, & 696 is greatly appreciated. We are coming down, but not until November. Thanks for all the great info, and hang in there.



We too are seeking information about Bvoa. Did you receive any word. Poppy and I own 515. If you or anyone has any info we would be most gratefull

TERRY TFLETCHER@FLETCHERLTD.COM

[Fermate]

Please provide us with any news concerning Mr. Ray Pearlson and the Atlantis houses, ceilings and water. Thanks somuch for your wonderful cooperation

[Treasure Divers]

Good Morning folks,

Hope everyone is doing as well as expected. No Injuries!

I'm hoping to get some information concerning the Dive shop and my boat? Also the home I rent on Ocean Blvd, the blue two story home called "DASHA".

We were forced to leave after Frances past, as the home was damaged, now I'm wondering if and when I can return. I know the owner, Dave Kerr, is down there right now, do start repairs after Frances and was unaware that Jeanne was coming, and now this was his first Hurricane. If any see him, or James Sweeting from JIC Boat Rentals, my partner, or the people for the Causarinas house on Ocean blvd, please have them try to get in touch with me. Thanks to all and good luck, from the cold weather in Montreal, Canada.

[Sunset Stripp]

Sunday Sept 26, afternoon TC time.
Back side of the storm was much worse then the initial part.
No injuries have been reported.
No major flooding has been reported in the Royal palm units.
In our lower unit we had significant water seeeping in from the windows frames during the second halh of the storm, several buckets were removed.
Water was also leaking from the celing therefore the upstairs unit must have water come in from somewhere, although all its windows were still in place after the storm.
Several of the docks have been uplifted.
At least one unit lost part of the storm shutters.
Landscape damage was very very significant.
Several of the roads are still flooded.

Thanks for the info on Royal Palm and we are all pleased that there were no injuries.
You mention that there was no significant water damage to the Units can you tell me if the Pink garages next to the RP tennis courts survived and if they were effected by serious flood water as we lost cars golf carts etc in Floyd

[elslagerjl]

Dear Gianna;

We have tried the numbers for our friends down the street, Terry & Keisha Frank. We were hoping their cell phone might work, but no luck. We will keep trying to get through and let you know if we hear anything. Our prayers are with you and Peter, I'm sure he's fine, but from all we've been hearing its pretty much a mess to get around, and unless you charter a flight in, impossible to get there.

Jayne

[doctor's orders]

Stewart: Ken Ritter here, i was in tc after frances and left before jeanne, as i understand no water in sheds or garages, none or very little in royal palm condos with a few exceptions, i will be there tues am and return the same evening, i can check for you if you want. regards ken ps Still see you at boat show in oct??

[gianna]

Thanks for checking in and please let me know if you hear anything. Keep in touch.
Gianna

[gianna]

Stewart: Ken Ritter here, i was in tc after frances and left before jeanne, as i understand no water in sheds or garages, none or very little in royal palm condos with a few exceptions, i will be there tues am and return the same evening, i can check for you if you want. regards ken ps Still see you at boat show in oct??
I was wondering since you are going to be in TC tomorrow if you could please check on Peter Landwehr on Ocean Blvd in the big yellow house next to the Sandpiper house or get word to someone who can. Thank you I would really appreciate it.
Gianna Landwehr

[ldydi]

Stewart: Ken Ritter here, i was in tc after frances and left before jeanne, as i understand no water in sheds or garages, none or very little in royal palm condos with a few exceptions, i will be there tues am and return the same evening, i can check for you if you want. regards ken ps Still see you at boat show in oct??

Ken, please check on RP 2435 for me if you have a chance when you are there. I had damage to sliding doors and a broken window from last storm and they were boarded up...am anxious about further damage from Jeanne.
Many thanks!
diane

[Dawn Moriarty-Odom]

I am seeking information about my family members: The Odom and Borders Families. They were in Treasure Cay at Suncrest Villas. They went to a local church for shelter during the hurricane, we have not heard from them since. Can anyone provide updated information.
I posted this message under my mother's name. This is her daughter, Dawn. I have now joined with my own name so that it isn't as confusing. I am trying to find out how my family is. Everyone on Hilton Head, in Bluffton, Pickens, Tennessee, etc., are worried and we would just like to know they are okay.

If someone could get a message to them, to contact us, or send a message online, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless! ---- Dawn

[Dawn Moriarty-Odom]

Worried Sick about sums it up. Looking to hear any information on Betty and Jay Odom and Sacha and Tim Borders who are staying at Suncrest Villas.

[ulitong]

Bhamasair just posted that they will resume flying into TREASURE CAY only. There is still no phone or cell phone service...

[kim m]

Please post any information here.I understand scott can call out if so please have him or Capt. Amy call Kim or Donnie??

[Stella Thompson]

If anybody has any information about Treasure Cay and it's condition please please post it on the message board for all to see. We are all waiting.

Stella Thompson

[Ann]

We, too, would like to know if the Sands, Israel, Donna, etc. are all ok? And is Villa 573 intact? We have been prayiing for everyone there and really appreciate this wonderful way of getting news of Treasure Cay.
Joe and Ann Fassett

[LKnowles]

Stewart: Ken Ritter here, i was in tc after frances and left before jeanne, as i understand no water in sheds or garages, none or very little in royal palm condos with a few exceptions, i will be there tues am and return the same evening, i can check for you if you want. regards ken ps Still see you at boat show in oct??
Ken: If you have time could you check RP 2315 and 2415 for damage. I own upstairs and lost a window during Frances. It was boarded up but I am concerned about additional damage. Please let me know and thanks in advance.

Leslie Knowles

[Chui]

Monday 2:30 pm Treasue Cay time:
Just briefly spoke to mom and dad via satellite phone-- bad connection
though.
It's raining alot now.
They drove to Marsh Harbour this morning, Betsy Bracey was with them.
Roads are pretty messy.
Stores in MH were open, but everyone is busy cleaning up the mess.
They saw a boat, on the road, across from Mangoes.


In Treasure Cay, yesterday they tried to drive down Ocean Blvd. to
check out on a few people, but couldn't get through because the road is flooded and there's electricity lines in the water, and transformers as well.
Heidi and Gianna: they will try again later or tomorrow;
we'll let you know as soon as we have news.

[ulitong]

I asked my husband about the people mentioned on the board. He doesn't know them personally but said that he's sure everyone is OK because he has been talking to a lot of people and would have heard of any injuries or worse...
It's been raining all day which adds to the mess. He thinks it's worse than Floyd and Frances together. Traffic is possible between MH and TC, MH must look like a war zone, TC has many power poles down and he thinks it'll be much longer this time to restore electricity. He seems very exhausted. TC Ltd layed off the majority of their staff as a bonus to everyones misery...Needless to say how the people feel with all this going on. Let's all hope and pray for better days. He will call again tomorrow night.

[tiki]

Trying to find out if anyone has information on Ray Pearlson haven't been able to get a hold of him asof yet. Also how did the already battered units and docks hold up? Thank you Ang

[GScott]

We are the owners of 2380 Royal Palm, pink, lower unit on canal. Have a 22 ft. pursuit named Lil' Cuda. Any info status of units will be greatly appreciated.
George & Cindy Scott - gscott1949@cfl.rr.com

[Radwan]

Have talked to Ray..he is fine...units did not fare so well...temporary tarps were ripped off and units again received rain damage.. No sea water into units I don't think.. Little more damage to docks....one of the pilings holding Ray's boat came out but his boat was not damaged...He said everyting is a mess...but as usual, he is trying to get everyting done that he can....

[Fermate]

Ray Pearlson is doing well. I spoke to him yesterday, Monday 27th. He seems to be the only one in Atlantis at the moment. Says the plastic cover for the roofs are gone, rain is coming into the upper units. He tries to get new material, but since the rain does not stop, nothing can be done really at the moment. Damage there is increasing. Concerning lower units: water was not coming too high over canal-seawall.But rain might cause enough damage upstairs to bring ceilings down downstairs. Condo Scheponick (8070) has one window broken in addition to former damage. Ray has ask us ( his direct neighbors) not to come before water and electricty is back. He can be reached on his Sat.phone.

[Fermate]

can anybody tell me how Bruce and Doreen Barth (Windsong) are doing personnally, also how the house of Erica and Isik Erim at the end of Windwardroad got through this time? Please answer.

[Unicorn]

Dear CHUI

Thanks a lot for the general update on TC and specifically Ocean Blvd. We have tried to reach some people via phone and email and have not been successful so far so this is all the info we have. We appreciate any news on the homes on Ocean Blvd. We are all in Europe and mom is considering to go back, as soon as she knows more details about the house. THanks again and hope the family and everyone in TC is doing okay considering the circumstances.

Noelle and the family

[abacoflyer]

I'm flying my Cessna Caravan from North Carolina to Treasure Cay today with enough tarps to cover all five Atlantis buildings and other supplies, ie: 4 generators, roofing paper, etc.
wish I could do more

[whirlwind]

Can anyone report on whether there is flooding at the junction of Treasure Cay Rd and Windward, especially on the beach side? Is the road passible? My parents place is Mango House. Any info would be appreciated.

[Stella Thompson]

Here is the message from Libba King via Craig Roberts:

extensive damage to the TC area and all of Abaco. Major flooding and damage in all parts of the island, No injuries reported.

Unility infrastructure, electricity and telephones, were hardest hit and may be down for several weeks. "Many of BEC's power poles were broken in half like toothpicks". according to Scott Spraker, "The damage is 3 times worse that of Frances"

Both Banyan Beach Club and Royal Poinciana Condos were heavily damaged and also flooded by the storm surge. However, no flooding from the sea at Bahama Beach Club due to the project's higher elevation

Many homes in the TC area flooded or heavily damaged, especially Ocean Blvd. Our home lost it's roof again.

Heavy rain again today -

Spinnaker lost ceiling, closed till further notice.

TC Hotel (in Marina) 96 rooms flooded or damaged, closed till further notice. Jos Konsten said he personally emptied "55 gallons of water out of one condo". Marina and slips ok.

No restaurants or hotels open in TC. Mini Mart open today on generator.

Sand Dollar Condos - lost roofing materials - Unit #8 has major damage. a mess seaside.

Marsh Harbour, devastated by hurricane. Major damage to marinas , stores and hotels.

Batelco - Main communications tower down in MH. Officials say 10 weeks before service restoration.

Craig says "We will get through this better than ever"

We all have to hang in!!!

Stella Thompson