Elbow/Lubbers Cay

[Hope Town Home Boy]

Just got a cel phone call from Hope Town....don't know how, but it came through. Winds not too bad, raining sideways, no damage to our house, at least so far, limbs and shrubs down, which is to be expected, power and phones out, not any significant tree loss so far...[my comment, looking at weather maps....Hope Town may be catching the beginning of the storm....but maybe we are lucky and receiving only a glancing blow and that this is the worst.]

[Hope Town Home Boy]

Just got a cel phone call from Hope Town....don't know how, but it came through. Winds not too bad, raining sideways, no damage to our house, at least so far, limbs and shrubs down, which is to be expected, power and phones out, not any significant tree loss so far...[my comment, looking at weather maps....Hope Town may be catching the beginning of the storm....but maybe we are lucky and receiving only a glancing blow and that this is the worst.]

[Marty]

Unfortunately, according to the latest radar, the storm is just beginning to hit Hope Town. There's still plenty more to come. Good luck!

[Marty]

Unfortunately, according to the latest radar, the storm is just beginning to hit Hope Town. There's still plenty more to come. Good luck!

[janeramsay]

MOW Update Fri. 9/3/04 9:55am - Just got off the phone with the Sammy and Arlene Albury family of Man 'O War. They have been inside since 3am and intend to stay there until this evening or tomorrow morning. Advising others not to venture out at all due to high winds and flying branches. Winds are about 100mph. Phones have intermittant service so keep trying to get ahold of your friends and loved ones. They would love to hear from you.

[janeramsay]

MOW Update Fri. 9/3/04 9:55am - Just got off the phone with the Sammy and Arlene Albury family of Man 'O War. They have been inside since 3am and intend to stay there until this evening or tomorrow morning. Advising others not to venture out at all due to high winds and flying branches. Winds are about 100mph. Phones have intermittant service so keep trying to get ahold of your friends and loved ones. They would love to hear from you.

[trimms]

thanks for any/all news from HT and MOW. there's no such thing as a good hurricane - hope everyone stays unhurt and in one piece.

[trimms]

thanks for any/all news from HT and MOW. there's no such thing as a good hurricane - hope everyone stays unhurt and in one piece.

[GoodGenes]

Just received a call from Melinda and Keith (Rogers) of Dive Abaco. Their home is 6 mi north of Marsh Harbour. They have boarded up, have their 4 Potcakes, 6 rescued Potcake puppies, and 4 cats all inside with them and are getting a closet ready to climb into if the roof goes. I could hear the wind blowing while we were talking. Melinda said it is bringing back memories of Floyd. She asked me to give her an update on Frances as they were having trouble picking up info on their shortwave radio. I let her listen to The Weather Channel report from Abaco Beach Resort and told her I would call her with the 11:00 AM update from the Nat'l Hurricane Center. They know they will have these conditions at least until tonight. I told her from the IR satellite loop it appears they are now receiving the more intense winds and rain. She said the power went off last night at 0300 and came back on for a short time at 0600 so she was able to make tea and coffee. She called me on her land line and said the cell phone was also still operating. I hope I can get through to her at 1100. May all in this storm's path be safe.

Jean Brown

[GoodGenes]

Just received a call from Melinda and Keith (Rogers) of Dive Abaco. Their home is 6 mi north of Marsh Harbour. They have boarded up, have their 4 Potcakes, 6 rescued Potcake puppies, and 4 cats all inside with them and are getting a closet ready to climb into if the roof goes. I could hear the wind blowing while we were talking. Melinda said it is bringing back memories of Floyd. She asked me to give her an update on Frances as they were having trouble picking up info on their shortwave radio. I let her listen to The Weather Channel report from Abaco Beach Resort and told her I would call her with the 11:00 AM update from the Nat'l Hurricane Center. They know they will have these conditions at least until tonight. I told her from the IR satellite loop it appears they are now receiving the more intense winds and rain. She said the power went off last night at 0300 and came back on for a short time at 0600 so she was able to make tea and coffee. She called me on her land line and said the cell phone was also still operating. I hope I can get through to her at 1100. May all in this storm's path be safe.

Jean Brown

[Shellykinz]

If anyone hears from or about Robert Malone and family in HopeTown. Please let me know!!!! Thank you. God bless them all!!!!

[Shellykinz]

If anyone hears from or about Robert Malone and family in HopeTown. Please let me know!!!! Thank you. God bless them all!!!!

[wildwind17]

This is Debbie Ranson from Nassau I'm trying to find Christopher Lightbourn (Bigred) for his family as they have had no contact for quite a while If anyone out there has any info about him and his mother pls advise me so that I can let his family know evryone keep safe thanks

[wildwind17]

This is Debbie Ranson from Nassau I'm trying to find Christopher Lightbourn (Bigred) for his family as they have had no contact for quite a while If anyone out there has any info about him and his mother pls advise me so that I can let his family know evryone keep safe thanks

[Jennie]

This message going out to the Bethel family and Big Red in Hope town. Hope all is well. We're watching and praying. Amanda, if you can, try and e-mail me or call. Good luck, be safe. Love you all - Jennie Henning

[Jennie]

This message going out to the Bethel family and Big Red in Hope town. Hope all is well. We're watching and praying. Amanda, if you can, try and e-mail me or call. Good luck, be safe. Love you all - Jennie Henning

[Fran]

Has anyone heard anything from Lubbers ? Hoping to Hear from Austin and Amy at Sea Level Thanks Fran

[Fran]

Has anyone heard anything from Lubbers ? Hoping to Hear from Austin and Amy at Sea Level Thanks Fran

[Jennie]

Would appreciate any info about the state of Sweetings Landing, Hope Town

[Jennie]

Would appreciate any info about the state of Sweetings Landing, Hope Town

[bonefisherman]

Any news would be great! How high have the water levels gotten? Has the water begun to subside? Power still there?

[bonefisherman]

Any news would be great! How high have the water levels gotten? Has the water begun to subside? Power still there?

[ianmckay]

Evidently the phone's are down and I'd like to know the status of anyone/everyone in Hope Town and, in particluar, the status of the Bethels and their family and friends. Thx. IM

[ianmckay]

Evidently the phone's are down and I'd like to know the status of anyone/everyone in Hope Town and, in particluar, the status of the Bethels and their family and friends. Thx. IM

[Jennie]

I too are hoping to hear word on the Bethels and their friends/family in Hope Town. I am writing on behalf of their Cayman Islands family, the Hennings. We have been trying to get in touch, but with no luck. If anyone has news, or are able to get a message to them, let them know we are eager to hear from them, we love them, that we are praing for their safety, and that we will do whatever is necessary to help them in the aftermath - The Henning clan

[Jennie]

I too are hoping to hear word on the Bethels and their friends/family in Hope Town. I am writing on behalf of their Cayman Islands family, the Hennings. We have been trying to get in touch, but with no luck. If anyone has news, or are able to get a message to them, let them know we are eager to hear from them, we love them, that we are praing for their safety, and that we will do whatever is necessary to help them in the aftermath - The Henning clan

[BlueCrab]

The NHC 8:00 PM advisory had a Ham operator communication from Hopetown as follows:

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...
FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 185 MILES...295 KM. DURING THE PAST HOUR...HAM RADIO OPERATORS AT
ABACO ISLAND REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 70 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 88 MPH
AT HOPETOWN...AND SUSTAINED WINDS OF 80 MPH AT LITTLE HARBOR. THE
SETTLEMENT POINT C-MAN STATION ON WESTERN GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
RECENTLY REPORTED A SUSTAINED WIND OF 52 MPH WITH A GUST TO 62 MPH
...AND A GUST TO 45 MPH WAS REPORTED AT THE LAKE WORTH FLORIDA
C-MAN STATION.

[BlueCrab]

The NHC 8:00 PM advisory had a Ham operator communication from Hopetown as follows:

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...
FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 185 MILES...295 KM. DURING THE PAST HOUR...HAM RADIO OPERATORS AT
ABACO ISLAND REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 70 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 88 MPH
AT HOPETOWN...AND SUSTAINED WINDS OF 80 MPH AT LITTLE HARBOR. THE
SETTLEMENT POINT C-MAN STATION ON WESTERN GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
RECENTLY REPORTED A SUSTAINED WIND OF 52 MPH WITH A GUST TO 62 MPH
...AND A GUST TO 45 MPH WAS REPORTED AT THE LAKE WORTH FLORIDA
C-MAN STATION.

[ConchyMom]

Looking for any news from hopetown... would appreciate anything that anyone hears....specifically info on homes on the atlantic side.

[ConchyMom]

Looking for any news from hopetown... would appreciate anything that anyone hears....specifically info on homes on the atlantic side.

[caremy0922]

I am Carey Bethel. I live in the states and as of right now have not had any contact with Hope Town. I do have a lady from TC trying to call on the radio. I will update any info as I hope you will do the same. If anyone hears anything about Cookie Malone, Crystal Pinder and her son, Cliff Bethel,&/or Patty and Ronnie Sands please e-mail me at Caremy0922@netzero.com. Thanks so much. Everyone keep praying.

[caremy0922]

I am Carey Bethel. I live in the states and as of right now have not had any contact with Hope Town. I do have a lady from TC trying to call on the radio. I will update any info as I hope you will do the same. If anyone hears anything about Cookie Malone, Crystal Pinder and her son, Cliff Bethel,&/or Patty and Ronnie Sands please e-mail me at Caremy0922@netzero.com. Thanks so much. Everyone keep praying.

[Moderator242]

Any questions you have for information as to Elbow/Lubbers Cay, this is the place to do it.

[Moderator242]

Any questions you have for information as to Elbow/Lubbers Cay, this is the place to do it.

[heddman]

Any word on Marsh Harbor?

[heddman]

Any word on Marsh Harbor?

[caremy0922]

How is Hope Town & Marsh Harbour? I'm looking for my family and am having a very hard time finding any info on them.

[caremy0922]

How is Hope Town & Marsh Harbour? I'm looking for my family and am having a very hard time finding any info on them.

[jprosa]

i was wondering about my parents Valdo and Marilyn Prosa in Buttonwood, Elbow Cay, where Tanny and Ira and their family are also staying.

[jprosa]

i was wondering about my parents Valdo and Marilyn Prosa in Buttonwood, Elbow Cay, where Tanny and Ira and their family are also staying.

[MARIA B]

I Am Maria Bethel. I Am Looking For Information About Patty Sands (white Sound),cliff Bethel (hope Town),cookie Malone & Crystal Pinder (marsh Harbour). God Bless All. I'm Praying All Are Ok In Abaco.

[MARIA B]

I Am Maria Bethel. I Am Looking For Information About Patty Sands (white Sound),cliff Bethel (hope Town),cookie Malone & Crystal Pinder (marsh Harbour). God Bless All. I'm Praying All Are Ok In Abaco.

[Cameron]

Several UNCONFIRMED reports via Ham radio from sources in HT/Elbow Cay:

"all OK"

"No Injuries"

General reports of Lots of wind damage to trees/foilage

no major damage to homes reported, some references to "minor" damage to some homes

Specific report of "no homes down"

General consensus is "Not as bad as Floyd"

Power and phones out,

and Repeating

Everyone seems to be OK.

[Cameron]

Several UNCONFIRMED reports via Ham radio from sources in HT/Elbow Cay:

"all OK"

"No Injuries"

General reports of Lots of wind damage to trees/foilage

no major damage to homes reported, some references to "minor" damage to some homes

Specific report of "no homes down"

General consensus is "Not as bad as Floyd"

Power and phones out,

and Repeating

Everyone seems to be OK.

[der real ting]

Multiple sources seem to confirm Cameron's post.

More info as it comes.

[der real ting]

Multiple sources seem to confirm Cameron's post.

More info as it comes.

[jlbenham]

Any word re the Gales on Parrot Cay? Hoping all are well.

[jlbenham]

Any word re the Gales on Parrot Cay? Hoping all are well.

[MARIA B]

Thank You For Info On Hope Town!

[MARIA B]

Thank You For Info On Hope Town!

[Moderator242]

Any word about Hopetown? We are sending our prayers to everyone in the islands. Thank you for this message board.
The Trimmers

[Moderator242]

Any word about Hopetown? We are sending our prayers to everyone in the islands. Thank you for this message board.
The Trimmers

[ConchyMom]

message via ham operator, located west of lake okeechobee:

hopetown OK. no injuries reported, damage minor to houses & docks, reported 3 boats lost.

more info can be found at www.hopetownfirerescue.com

[Cameron]

Have received UNCONFIRMED reports from White Sound via someone at allegedly at Abaco Inn.

No injuries there.

Some reports that the dune at White sound was breached.

Abaco Inn Pool described as "gone"

damage to new road also reported

AGAIN, this is third hand information and at this point unconfirmed!

[Keith]

Following up on the Cameron's report of the dune breach. Yesterday (9/3/04) at 11:15am, Chris on Elbow Cay reported that the dune had been breached at Bandito Point. There was no additional information at that time.

[heartis4u]

Jennie, this is Cindy jimmys daughter. i got a marine radio message from aunt suzanne earlier today and everyone is ok. the houses are ok and so is daddys boat. the phones and electricity is out but everyone is ok. hope your family is well tell everyone hello for me. Cindy

[TheIntegrator]

Following up on the Cameron's report of the dune breach. Yesterday (9/3/04) at 11:15am, Chris on Elbow Cay reported that the dune had been breached at Bandito Point. There was no additional information at that time.
Bandito Point?? We are the owners of Bandito Point.... Any word on where that breach occurred would be extremely beneficial.

[heartis4u]

Hi, if you are reffering to Willard, Suzanne, Amanda or thomas Bethel. I heard form them by HAM radio earlier and they are all fine and the properties faired well. Cindy

[HopetownatHeart]

To the families on Hopetown our thoughts are of you all. If anyone can get word to any of the Malones Of Hopetown, Please let them Know that Dave and Brenda are thinking of them and praying all is ok with them!
Brenda M.

[malbury]

has any heard from elbow cay/white sound? my family is there....if you have any information will be helpful.

[der real ting]

Spoke with Vernon and heard from others. Everone seems to be OK - some damage. 30+ hrs. weather and everyone pretty tired. More as it comes. Also check www.hopetownfirerescue.com (http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com) for any current reports I'll post there.

Brian Malone

[Marie Cherry]

Thanks for the link to the hopetown fire rescue, that was helpful info!

[MeyersNpineapple]

Hey Marie - (sorry I missed you on line - Dottie and Coy were here tonite for dinner! ) Hope everything fared well in MOW...
Brian - I too appreciated the hopetown fire rescue link! everyone here in NC has been concerned, and hopes everyone has made it through this OK...

David

[trimms]

good morning HT - my parents Barbara and Allen Trimmer send their best. very glad to hear everyone is ok. they are at 360-375-6349 if anyone needs to contact them.

[Marie Cherry]

Hey David am on the phone with mom. So far so good with MOW, waiting for more
info. Hope all is well with you. Mom and I send love,
Doozie

[HopetownatHeart]

Brian,

I've heard lots about you, sorry we haven't met yet. Thanks for the info on uncle vernon and the others.

Brenda Malone (Daves wife)

[MARIA B]

Looking For Information On Cliff Bethel. Is He Ok?

[Tami Siewruk]

I just received a report from Patty at Blue Dolphin that all of Abaco had no injuries and no casualties.

Reporting from Guana Cay

[dpdash]

What kind of supplies do you think would be most appreciated over there? I am trying to organize some relief efforts.

[der real ting]

Contact from H.T.V.F.R, Hopetown damage report (partial) at hopetownfirerescue.com

[der real ting]

www.hopetownfirerescue.com (http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com)

[der real ting]

Established preliminary contact with Fire/Rescue Elbow Cay. Full damage assessment underway. Available information posted at www.hopetownfirerescue.com (http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com)

No injuries reported.

[eternity]

Thank you so much for the info. this is sue I am Don Aiken's daughter "we" live in south florida, storm is finally leaving here. God speed to all and be safe.

[Uncle T]

Does anyone know any information on the houses South of the White Sound 'breach', oceanside or Sea of Abaco side? Hope everyone is safe.

[Conchshell]

Any word on how the South end of island held up? We own Conch Shell on Tilooo Cut ... if anyone passes, a word on how it looks would be great. Thanks, and glad there were no injuries.

donflanders@aol.com

[Hope Town Fire & Rescue]

Hope Town Fire & Rescue has a preliminary damage report for many structures on Elbow Cay. Homeowners may email hopetownfirerescue@hotmail.com for information on specific structures.

[Tami Siewruk]

GREAT NEWS!

Charter fights are able to land in Marsh Harbour and the ferry starts in the morning. I don't think regular flight are coming in becaue we don't have phones but BEC will be in Guana tomorrow and we should have power.

Progress is so sweet.

HUGS! to all!

Tami

[biggy]

Not an hour ago CNN,showed Marsh Harbour Airport,submerged under at least two feet of water.In fact,it was flooded as far as the eye could see.There are going to be flights tomorrow?

[Cameron]

Not an hour ago CNN,showed Marsh Harbour Airport,submerged under at least two feet of water.In fact,it was flooded as far as the eye could see.There are going to be flights tomorrow?

Everyone needs to remember that CNN has no news crew in the Bahamas. They are running tape delay feeds from various local Florida news crews that are camped in Nassau, Freeport, and Marsh Harbour.

CNN has spent the day showing footage of Nassau and calling it Abaco, showing Abaco and calling it Freeport, etc. These are filler pieces for them, their main story is in Florida.

So... don't be so quick to disparage someone's reports of supposed flights landing at Marsh Harbour. It may not be quite accurate, but it's not INACCURATE just because of something you saw on CNN.

BTW, I have unconfirmed reports that from Sat phone about the charter plane landing (from nassau) as well.

[eternity]

Hi, There is only one news team in Marsh Harbor from South Fl. it is from channel 10 there web site is www.click10.com (http://www.click10.com) another good site for hurrican Ivan is http://www.hwn.org/ One of our news team was hurt and has two broken ribs from flying debrie. We live in Hollywood fl. a few blocks from the beach my dad is Don Aiken owner of the Aerie in Hopetown next to the upper cenetary, hope we get news about them soon. I will post if the news team gets any footage or news from the small Islands. I called the station...now to wait.
May they all have good water in the cisterns.

[eternity]

The airport is under water the news team showed it on our local station it is completly under water it is brushing up against the doors, it is so sad it looks like the airport sits at the bays edge.

[jlbenham]

Still hoping to hear how the Gale family on Parrot Cay is doing. Any word?

All thoughts are with you. Let us know how we can help. Is Fire & Rescue going to have a restoration fund as before with Floyd?

Judy

[RumRunners]

Does anyone have any info on how the boats stored at Lighthouse Marine stood up to Hurricane Frances?

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone

I have to say I am sorry I was given some bad information on the airports. I did see planes flying over yesterday and 2 people here told me that Marsh was open. In fact the person who first told me was the sister in law of the man that flew the plane that went over. She confirmed through another source for me that the airport was open. My husband is on his way to Marsh Harbor right now to get the real scoop and I’ll report back.. Again I am sorry for the misinformation. But I just read this on the board.

TC airport is operating







We're in the Atlanta area and looking to Hitch Hike with anyone who may be flying to TC from the Southeast. I called Continental and they have flight out of Miami at 1:15 today. Still waiting any word on how the beachfront of GTC is before we come down. We'd be happy to split charter- please email me.

Thanks, Brad Barrett

But I just read this on the board





TC airport is operating




We're in the Atlanta area and looking to Hitch Hike with anyone who may be flying to TC from the Southeast. I called Continental and they have flight out of Miami at 1:15 today. Still waiting any word on how the beachfront of GTC is before we come down. We'd be happy to split charter- please email me.

Thanks, Brad Barrett

I just had a friend ( Johnny Roberts of Nippers ) in the states call and the agent told them that is was not open or operating in TC

[Arizona Desert Rats]

Fran - I am also concerned with Austin and Amy. Any word as yet? Heard from someone near Cracker P's; said some windows broken and possibly alot of dock damage. Please let me know. Dea - Arizona Desert Rat

[TeamTeke]

My friend's 52' Egg Harbor boat was at Sea Spray marina during the hurricane. He cannot find out any info. Does anyone knowwhat damage occurred and posible condition of his boat. Name on boat is "Change Order II".

[Straycats]

I sent an email to the Hope Town Fire & Rescue yesterday am regarding the conditions of the boats at Sea Spray, and received this reply:

Initial report as relayed to me via sat phone (I am in Virginia)

Sea Spray Resort and Marina are fine, all boats at dock are fine save one, the Sea Wench. Sea Spray will probably resume operations within the next few days.

We will continue to make posts to our site as new information is available.


AFC Bonnie Hall
Hope Town Fire & Rescue

[Carrie Cash]

I just spoke to my daughter in Marsh Harbour. She was in Hope Town yesterday. Says there's lots of sand everywhere -from 6" on up. Trees down along the dune back of the ballfield. Ballfield is like quicksand. The water damage is worse than Floyd because the storm stayed so long. Don and I had heard we lost our retaining wall, it wasn't true, some damage...The insurance adjustors are starting to come in today. Most coming thru Treasure Cay as MHH still has water on the runway.

[MARIA B]

I Have Heard From My Sister Patty (bethel) Sands In White Sound. People Are All Unhurt. No Details On Property Damage. Most Important Is Our Family & Friends Are Fine!!! Yahoooooooo! More Details When She Calls Today. Don't Know How She's Calling But My Prayers Are Answered. God Bless.

[eternity]

Carrie, Thank you so much for the up-date this is Susie Don Aiken's daughter, any word about how the people are on the Island? still have no word, John is with him. So glad everyone is o.k. any word on the Churches? cisterns, people etc. It is so sad, I just hope no homes were lost or boats, this is also the time for people to be extra careful and extra prayers are being sent. All our love to everyone

[jaywiz]

If anyone see's Suzanne, Willard, Tom (Lester), or Amanda Bethel, tell them we are thinking of them in Pennsylvania. There friend Wiz.

[marjorie colley]

Now that we know everyone is well and safe, do you any idea when/if there will be a home-by-home report? Many people are willing to come down and help but do not know what they will need to bring to help.

[Abaco Soul]

I just spoke to my daughter in Marsh Harbour. She was in Hope Town yesterday. Says there's lots of sand everywhere -from 6" on up. Trees down along the dune back of the ballfield. Ballfield is like quicksand. The water damage is worse than Floyd because the storm stayed so long. Don and I had heard we lost our retaining wall, it wasn't true, some damage...The insurance adjustors are starting to come in today. Most coming thru Treasure Cay as MHH still has water on the runway.Carrie, Carolyn and I are glad you and Don are okay and hope the damage is not too severe. (The Wetmores in NC )

[lowe41]

I am looking for any information on Tito Baldwin. I am his cousin, and his mother and family are interested in any information you may have.

Thank you for your time. Please send any replies to luislowe@hotmail.com

[turtlehillvillas]

Spoke w/Amy Bethel yesterday by sat ph. Everyone is fine, but tired. She stayed w/Willard & Suzanne and is now @ THVillas. All damage minor,cosmetic stuff, but everything is sandblasted and lots of sand everywhere. Water breached white sound between Mama's Marlin & Rocky Bay approx a 200'stretch. Abaco Inn sustained damage - heard that Sea Spray & HT Lodge are reopening in a couple of days. For individual property reports email www.hopetownfirerescue@hotmail.com All in all, sounds pretty darn good considering 30 hours of pounding... Ira & Tanny have quite a bit of water damage again unfortunately.

[turtlehillvillas]

damage at THvillas just minor cosmetic stuff - there is water and structural damage elsewhere on the island

[GoodGenes]

Just received 2 calls -- one a message from Truman Major telling us our boat is fine:) and then a more detailed phone report from Steve Snyder of Colorado who has a sailboat in Hope Town (and it is okay too). It was good to hear Truman's voice and Steve said Truman had no damage at his home.

Steve just returned with the TV crew that we saw reporting on The Weather Channel to Ft. Lauderdale today and had a list of folks to call for Truman. He said he stayed at the Abaco Beach Resort/Boat Harbour in MHH during the storm and was unable to call Hope Town from MHH but was able to go over to check out his boat. He said it appeared about 1/2 the boats in HT harbour sustained damage. As previously reported, 3 boats sank. Steve said a sailboat broke loose and clipped the Lighthouse Marina dock cracking its hull and is sunk there (as far as it can sink). Also, the diesel line at the marina was broken but is being repaired now. Four large boats (3 sailboats, 1 cat) are in the trees and rocks off the creek. He said the more severe home damage seems to be on the north point of Elbow Cay and one of the paving machines that was working on the roads was trashed by Frances. He remarked that the leaves were blown off the trees and everything was brown again like post-Floyd. He reported the overall damage does not appear very severe though, thank heavens. No damage is good damage, but the main thing is the folks are okay. The reporter who broke 2 ribs brought the piece of debris that hit her with her on the plane today.

Steve said there didn't appear to be much damage at Boat Harbour other than a couple of sailboats with holes in their hulls from banging against the docks--docks seemed okay. At the Conch Inn Marina he said a cat sank at the dock and their fence blew down. He said the boat motel had been moored in MH and was still floating proudly there. They had no water until yesterday at Abaco Beach Resort (I read the pumps were under water at the wellfield) and confirmed that the airport terminal was flooded -- you have to go to Cherokee Air at the airport to get to any planes.

I hope I didn't mess up any of Steve's reports -- I was taking notes as fast as I could!

[margaret]

Bandito Point?? We are the owners of Bandito Point.... Any word on where that breach occurred would be extremely beneficial.
we understand that the dune was breached between momas marlin and rocky point? that the houses were ok

[eternity]

Good reporting Jean, hope you did well here. we are in Hollywood near the beach, just watched the channel 10 report and was going to post...tying to find out how my dad is doing Don Aiken brother John is there too near the upper cemetary, hope the cemetary is o.k. I love reading there. Just glad everyone is o.k. now to get the repots on boats and home damage...hope it is minimal. And may the cisterns all be good. Love to all

[Sase]

Just received a phone call from my mom (Katy Cash). Phones in the settlement are getting long distance if they were already working. She has been able to use her phone locally to some places, but she cannot call to others. At 5:30 she got through to me (in VA) and at 6:00 I was able to get back in touch to her.
Thought you may want to know.
Sheryl

[margaret]

the "change order ll" is fine. what we have heard from Junior is that the marina and boats are ok . the only boat we have heard damage on is the Sea Wench. let Jim know if you talk to him

[Buckeye]

Does anyone have information if Maitland Lowe is in Hope Town or if he got out to be with Mercedes in Freeport. We are concerned as she is due to have the baby this week.
Howard & family

[Carrie Cash]

I spoke to Jane at length this afternoon. Some of you have heard from us already but I don't have everyones email so for those, here's what I know about your houses: East Point is ok, HarrisonHouse is fine, Skyward Beach-lots of water damage to both houses, Sundancer & Valentine's ok, Coral Point held up well; Hatchet House lost a bedroom shutter so water and sand got in, Benemi had a shutter blow open but everything seems ok inside and out, Leeway-the beach moved back under your house but not much sand inside, Sea Breeze looks like the day you left it; Habitat, North Star, Maxfield's, Silver Plume, all came through with little if no problems. Lofty Dunes and Doc's Hideaway have lots of sand in the yards-gardeners already cleaning up. Wynne-Rae lost some shutters but there are minimal problems-"looks good". Palmetto Crest will need a new roof but it held, Lime Tree lost shingles but seems dry inside. Nor'Easter 1 & 2 look good. The Krouts' have some damge inside-"everything fell out of the cupboards and broke". This is not to say that your houses are perfect-there's alot of painting to do, sand to shovel, shingles to replace etcetera but this is no where near the devastation of Floyd. Different damage but all doable. We've had worse and came through ok. You can email me at the ECP address.

[GoodGenes]

Truman Major called us from his cell phone this afternoon and his home phone tonight. The phones are working, for some anyway! Truman and Lyn and boys are fine -- house is fine too.

Also, received a call from Keith and Melinda Rogers of Dive Abaco in Marsh Harbour. They are fine -- as are the shop, boat, house, many Potcakes, and cats. No power or phones at the house, and driving to town is tough because of the flooding. They called from a friend's phone and said they had no idea when their phones and electricity at the house would return. They have plugged their refrigerator into a neighbors generator so are managing. They were having trouble reaching her mother in Orlando and his sister in Toronto so I called for them.

Boy, is it good to hear their voices!!

[turtlehillvillas]

Howard, I believe Maitland & Mercedes are in Freeport and they were to stay with Owen & Sharon Sweeting as before. We just got through to Gerald & Vickie in Hope Town and they tell us that Owen's house has approx 5' of water in it - we'll let you know if we hear anything else regarding their situation asap.

Best to All,
Mac & Amy

[johnsails]

Trying to find out if our sailboat - Galena - is ok. We had it moored in Hopetown on Truman Major's moorings. Can not get thru on phone lines. Any info?

Thanks

[johnsails]

Trying to contact Truman Major to see if our sailboat Galena is ok. It is a 36' Beneteau with white hull and dark green stripes. Is or was moored in Hopetown harbor. Any info?

[GoodGenes]

Trying to contact Truman Major to see if our sailboat Galena is ok. It is a 36' Beneteau with white hull and dark green stripes. Is or was moored in Hopetown harbor. Any info?
Truman has both phones up now -- keep on trying them. He called us twice yesterday afternoon from his cell phone and again last night from his home phone. Steve Schneider came back yesterday with a list from Truman of folks to call about their boats. Steve's number is (970) 729-1424 so you might try calling him if you can't get through to Truman.

[dtomlinson]

I have a boat at Sea Spray Marina. Does anyone have any information about damage?

[Great Ladly]

a message above revealed from Change Order II, only boat with reported damage was Dave's Sea Wench

[Buckeye]

Thanks Mac & Amy. I was concerned if Maitland got out as he had told me he wasn't leaving until Thursday. I'm glad to hear that your damage was minor.
Best to you both,
Howard

[texas]

Does anyone have any in of the man who posted on the "temporary board" that he had taken aerial photos of the island Pre-Frances and was going to fly over after Frances and take more aerials photos?

This is how we got info on our boat after Floyd.

[Joyfulspirit]

Thank you for all your postings and information on MH and HT. Been trying to reach Rudy at Club Soleil but unable to get through on phones. Does anyone have any information as to the conditions there? Thank you

[der real ting]

I spoke to my father, Vernon Malone and he said Rudy did just fine.

[Joyfulspirit]

Thank you, Der real ting. I finally got through on the phone late this afternoon.

[RickNJen]

Can anyone tell me how Topside on the North End of Elbow fared?