Great Guana/Scotland Cay

[pammysue]

Has anyone had contact with anyone on Scotland Cay? My sister and family are on the island. Haven't talked to her since yesterday.

[riss]

would love to hear any info as well .... very concerned how everyone is doing

[figtree]

I just heard on our local news and on the Weather Channel, that the storm has slowed down and is sitting over the Abacos! They say it is moving about 4 mph. If anyone gets any news about Guana Cay, please post it! My husband is still there, Sidney Weatherford. I haven't heard from him since about 10:00 this morning. I am sitting in Jacksonville, Fl. waiting to see where Frances will go or if we will be in the direct path. There is a lot of stress going on here! :(
Pat Weatherford

[pammysue]

My sister and family are on Scotland Cay. I am hoping to hear from them after the storm passes by satellite phone. When I hear from them I will post news.

[nancy mcdaniel]

We have a home on Guana called "Blueberry Hill" and we would love to know how all is going on Guana. Keep us informed and hang tuff to all the islanders.

[Randall Peffer]

The very complete documentation of Frances' passage over Eleuthera posted by Briland.net at www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/bahamas.shtml suggests that Frances packed less of a punch than expected. Perhaps we can hope for a similar outcome in Abaco.

[riss]

please do let us know about SC residence ..... wondering how all soles are doing there and on Guana ..... hope all are safeand healthy

[Erin]

Hi Pat. I am also waiting to hear from Paul, who is on the island. I am extremely anxious to hear from him and about the houses. I''post whatever I hear. Hang in there. Erin

[coconutscottage]

Could be a while before we hear anything. This thing is moving so slow that at 8 pm the eye was just SW of Sandy Point, must be a lot of rain with it. The 11 pm discussion on NHC should shed some light.

Hang in there everyone.

Scott & Tammy

[The May's]

Erin & Nancy,

We're waiting to hear on the condition of the people on Guana too. Please post anything you hear. We care about everyone on the island and pray they are safe.

[Erin]

Thanks guys. I am still waiting, although not so patiently today. I am pretty sure no one will hear anything until this stupid storm passes over and past Abaco. Thank you for all your prayers and concern. Erin

[Moderator242]

Any questions you have for information as to Great Guana/Scotland Cay, this is the place to do it.

[DanielLevison]

Any questions you have for information as to Great Guana/Scotland Cay, this is the place to do it.
Any word on the people in Guana?
Brain & katleen Fredericks
Johnny
Donna & Charles
Paul
Milo

[SteveAndJo]

I wasn't around for Floyd (although I have my own Floyd stories even here in Delaware) so I'm looking for information about helping Guana Cay residents recover after Frances passes. I can handle a hammer, shovel, broom or mop and would be willing to assist those who will most likely be exhausted after riding out the storm. Any information as to whether this would be helpful and when the best time to come down would be appreciated.

Thank you Sinc and Mont for the boards which have kept us all informed.

God protect all those in harm's way.

Steve

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,

Everyone on Guana is safe and doing well. This was worse than Floyd in that it was long and sustained. The winds are still blowing and we look like a beach from one side of the Cay to the other.



This has been a VERY, VERY Long 24 hours. We lost the upstairs 3 rooms of our house looks like a beach up here. From everything I have heard we just have tree, water and sand damage in the rest of the homes of the Cay.



Tami

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,

VERY, VERY Long 24 hours. We are all safe. Lost the upstairs 3 rooms of our house looks like a beach up here. Still blowing , From what I have heard all the other houses did fine.

You guys be safe this is a long one!

More later

HUGS!

Tami

[Trimmer]

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

[figtree]

You don't know how happy I was to see your post about Guana.

[bellavista]

Sure doesn't sound good. Were you in your house or somewhere else.
You Mike and kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your next door neighbors
Skip and Betty Ann

[Dockitty]

Tami & Mike

Glad to hear you are OK. Are you still on Guana Cay? If you are, can you look next door and check on Williwaw? If possible can you email us back with news?

wendys@ascent.net

Kitty & Doc

[Elizabeth]

Just heard from Guana Seaside. Things are a mess, but folks OK.

[Paul & Teri Crossett]

We are relieved to hear that everyone is okay on Guana Cay. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Tami & Mike, we are so sorry to hear about your home. We are going to come to the island as soon as it is possible to travel there. We want to help however we can. If anyone needs us to bring something specific, please let us know. Any information about our house would be appreciated. Take care and be safe. Your friends Paul and Teri Crossett

[info@abacoseafan.com]

Hello, this is Elaine and Mickey from Sea Fan. We would like to know how front street in the settlement has survived, and how if there is any damage to homes from water, wind, that we should know about. We can communicate with several homeowners on the island, and would like to give them some news. We are very happy that everyone is okay on Guana!! Thanks.

[DanielLevison]

Hello, this is Elaine and Mickey from Sea Fan. We would like to know how front street in the settlement has survived, and how if there is any damage to homes from water, wind, that we should know about. We can communicate with several homeowners on the island, and would like to give them some news. We are very happy that everyone is okay on Guana!! Thanks.

Does anyone have any information on the treehouse, blue herron, or dennis house next to Nippers

[m1sandman]

Any news on Dolphin Beach Resort? Stayed with them just after Floyd and hope they weather ok... Our thoughts are with all of you!

Steve
Tampa, FL

[DanielLevison]

Thanks guys. I am still waiting, although not so patiently today. I am pretty sure no one will hear anything until this stupid storm passes over and past Abaco. Thank you for all your prayers and concern. Erin
Hi Erin,

Danny from Atlanta. Have you heard anything from paul?
Any news on the island

[Cathy Arizona]

I received the following email 9/4/04 10:17 am MST from Tami Siewruk at tsiewruk@ix.netcom.com
Hello, This has been a VERY, VERY long 24 hours. Everyone on Guana Cay is safe and doing well. Tons of wind and rain damage but the houses are all fine with the exception of a few minor wind, sand and water damages. My house took the worst we lost the upstairs 3 rooms of our house looks like a beach up here. Still blowing! If you need to get a message to anyone I have satellite internet but no one has power or phones so I would be happy to communicate with them for you. Tami Siewruk

[nancy mcdaniel]

Me and the kids fled northward to Maryland to ride out the storm. Bruce is at a friends condo west of Boca. Reports from Palm Beach County not good. Huge yachts bobbing down the intercoastal, a marina at Riveria Beach in tatters and reports that the area will not have power until next week. Bruce reports no power, very hot, huge bands of rain and wind coming in with very little movement in the storm now just offshore from Palm Beach. Bruce reports many trees down, much structural damage to "big box" type retail centers. No gas whatsoever, every single business shut down, shelters loaded to the max. ANy reports from Abaco will be appreciated. Specifically Edmond and Chere, Mike and Tami and kids, Skip and Bettyann's place, Dolphin Beach, Nippers, Mr. Percy and the entire core settlement of locals, any storm surge or flooding. Godspeed to all. Nancy and Bruce and the kids

[bellavista]

Nancy--Check the earlier posts re Mike and Tami's house. Not good but they apparently are fine. Got email from Brock that said his house was okay. Dont know how he knew.

Glad to hear you are N as we discussed earlier, looks like you guys had a double hit unfortunately--WPB and GGC.
Take care.
Skip and Betty Ann

[bobrich]

Mr. Percy was on the 11:30 ferry on Wednesday when we left. He and Josie were met at the Union Jack dock on Marsh Harbour and it appeared that they were headed for a safe refuge.

[Paul & Teri Crossett]

To Skip and Betty Ann and Bob Rich,
Good to see your messages. Hope you all are safe. If you hear anything more than what is on the message board will you let us know. Take care and be safe. Sincerely, Paul and Teri Crossett (white house by Mike and Tami)

[bellavista]

Sure.
Hope to meet you soon.
Skip and Betty Ann

[rosebudd]

I just received an e-mail from my sister, Becky Lightbourne, in Great Guana Cay. The power and telephone lines are still out on the island; however, they were able to utilize Mike and Tammi's computer.

She reported that they were alright, but that the weather remains bad; there was no information given regarding structural damage.

If it is anything like what we got in Nassau, the tail end of the storm is worse than the front.

I am just glad that we finally got word from Guana.

Rachel Lightbourne

[Erin]

I have some news ... paul is fine as are the rest of the people on Guana, safe and sound. What I have heard, there have been some damge to houses on the ocean beach. I don't have a lot of specifics as the storm is still blowing big wind. Stay tuned but the PEOPLE and loved ones are fine.
erin ;)

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,

I just drove the water front in the settlement and all the houses looked fine. Nippers had 3 feet of sand on the decks and will need to dig out. Nopower but I just heard the phones are coming back on.

[Tami Siewruk]

Everyone is fine! We are just digging out.

[Tami Siewruk]

I was just by Dennis's house and they looked just fine. The tree house has a bunch of palm fronds and things like that . At this point it's just cleanup around here and drying out.

[riss]

i am wondering if anyone on guana has heard from those still on scotland cay .... very worried as to how everyone managed .... any information would be great ... glad to hear that everyone on guana is safe

[Richard]

Great news, Thank you

[bobrich]

Hi Rachel . We are all together at our house with Renee, Geoff, Ann, Jay and Amanda. Good to hear that you are OK. Can you tell us anymore

[HARRY IVY]

Hi Tami,

Sorry to hear about your home. Let us know if you need us to bring anything down when we come. I was going to update Gerry on the conditions and wondered if anyone had seen any damage to Bella Vita, Gerrys house. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Harry Ivy

[NancyMeisner]

Glad to hear the damage in managable. If anyone needs to contact my father, Mac McIntosh, about any damage to his house, Termite Terrace, please let me know here or by e-mail. He's off cruising in Maine and you won't be able to reach him otherwise. If I hear nothing, I will assume all is well.


Good luck everyone!

[Seatomountains]

After what you have been through, glad to hear the damage is not like in Floyd. If anyone has time we would appreciate learning of Capt Easy, sunset beach, how high did the water get? Did the old GBR marina survive etc.

[pammysue]

Riss: I heard that the people on Scotland Cay called someone in Boca via sat phone Friday night around 5 PM. They were fine at that time, waiting out the storm. I learned that at 9 AM Saturday. That's the last I had contact with anyone. Email me at psoderquist@cox.net if you wish. I am hoping to hear from my sister directly on Sunday.

[figtree]

My in-laws, Percy and Josie, are at their daughters house and safe and sound.

[onlytwo]

TAMI, This is Barbara/Nina. Thank you so much for your timely updates. We are so glad everyone is safe on the island. We plan to fly down ASAP depending on the conditions of Ft. Pierce and Marsh Harbour airports. We will be happy to bring any necessary supplies to help anyone, particularly medical supplies. We would appreciate a quick look at the orange house behind the blue Borella house. Please email me if you get a chance to check on our property.. CaptainBabbs@aol.com or BrilliantBeaute@aol.com. Thank you so much, Barbara and Nina

[hooksmee]

Hi Tami and Mike---Robert and Melinda Symmes here---we, too, are glad to hear that y'all are OK. If you're still on GGC and IF you can get on the road toward the settlement could you please give us an assessment of the damage of our cottage(the purple one--Hook's Hideaway--just up the hill from Dolphin Beach)---roof, structure, windows, etc. We would really appreciate any news that you could send us via email to hooksmee@hotmail.com thanks again and stay safe---Melinda

[NancyMeisner]

Any word on how the homes on the south end survived? Did the dune get breached in the low spots?

[nancy mcdaniel]

Tami - so this means you guys stayed with the boys? Tell us what you need. Thank you for providing news. We will return to WPB asap and can take the boys if you need some recovery time. From the morning news reports, looks like WPB fared the same as Guana.. Take good care as often, the psyco. part comes AFTER the storm. Love, Nancy and Bruce

[Under the Palms]

It's a great relief to hear that eveyone is apparently OK on Guana, we've been watching from Connecticut for the past few days on TV and all over the net. Best of Luck to Bruce & Nancy, Milo, Kathy, EZ and everyone on Guana, if there's anything we can do to be of assistance from up here please let us know, we had success getting supplies down after Floyd. We'll continue to watch the boards, see you all next April.
Todd & Jennifer Green, and of coures Shay & Bayley
todd@underthepalms.com

[pammysue]

Tami: I don't know who you are -- but I am Terri Watts sister. Terri is on Scotland Cay with 6-7 other people. The last anyone heard from them was Friday night at 5 PM. I thought we would hear from them yesterday. Terri's daughter, Nikki, has a friend with her. Those parents are extremely worried -- they are here in Nebraska. I don't know what the weather there is like now -- but is there any way someone can go by boat to check on Scotland Cay? Terri was to be in a shelter at Wagner's, I think Gary and Rachel Murhee were at Luce's. Any word would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you, Pam Soderquist

[bobrich]

As you begin to count heads on GGC the follwing souls are here in the Stone Harbor, NJ area: Jay & Amanda, Milo, Renee. All well and pleased to hear that all are well there.

[threemarlanas]

I am trying to get info on Guana or Scotland. Waiting to hear from Watts , Longman, and Murrhee. We are in Jacksonville trying to get a break in the storm to fly out. Johnny will try to get in first thing in the morn. Anyone with info please let us know. Our home is on Guana and we manage Scotland so we are very anxious for some news. Have contacted many SC residents who are also waiting to get any word. Marlana Bethel

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,



Our bedroom the guest bedroom and the main room of the house. Two shutters blew off and then the bedrooms went and then one window in the main room blew and that was it. Our whole yard is the beach without the water. I have 100’s of emails so I’ll write more later but below is a message I sent to the masses. HUGS! Tami



Hello,



I know everyone is wanting information and I have so many emails I can’t leave this computer alone so I am pasting all my response into one email so everyone has info. Hope you don’t mind the laziness. Just know that the reports from all Islands are that everyone is safe. The wind is still blowing and the waves still rolling in but it is less then yesterday.

Dudley.You lost the top part of your house so I was told. Heard there are a lot of trees down on the way to Seaside so I haven’t gotten to go down there.



I just spoke to Mendy and he said Seaside has minimal damage. Just downed trees.



Everyone is fine no injuries. We still don’t have power but I heard some phones are coming back on.



The beaches are huge and the dunes at Nippers are bigger then ever. Very little beach erosion except at Simon’s or next to him who now has a small cove. Rocks in front of Willy Whah’s. I was at Nippers yesterday had to walk through Dennis’s yard as the valley is flooded.

I heard but did not see Guana Seaside heard that trees are down over the road so I haven’t tried to get out there.



To Skip Everyone one is safe . Your house looks fine just sand blasted! You'll need a new paint job. Your beach is HUGE!

By Friday everyone will need a drink or two or three! It is worse then Floyd because it was so long. Get ready to see BROWN and nothing left on the trees that are left.



Troy was at your house and your fine! You might have gotten a little water but nothing major.Nippers is under 3 feet of sand! The beach people took the biggest hits!



See you soon Bring work gloves. Tons of tree clean up to be done.



You lost some small parts of your roof and probably will need to paint like everyone else. Everyone had water so you’ll need to dry the place out, other then that you’re fine.



Landscape worse then Floyd is what everyone is telling me.



From all the talk we hear from all the Cays no one got hurt , mostly sand, wind and water damage.



Marsh Harbor is a BIG Mess. Dr. Boyd lost the roof of his building and I heard of flooding

[Tami Siewruk]

Hey Girl Your house looks fine!

[Tami Siewruk]

I heard everyone is fine on all the Cays. But I will get on the VHF and see if I can ask for details.


Tami: I don't know who you are -- but I am Terri Watts sister. Terri is on Scotland Cay with 6-7 other people. The last anyone heard from them was Friday night at 5 PM. I thought we would hear from them yesterday. Terri's daughter, Nikki, has a friend with her. Those parents are extremely worried -- they are here in Nebraska. I don't know what the weather there is like now -- but is there any way someone can go by boat to check on Scotland Cay? Terri was to be in a shelter at Wagner's, I think Gary and Rachel Murhee were at Luce's. Any word would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you, Pam Soderquist

[bellavista]

Thanks for the updates Tami. Sorry we are all inundating you.
Please remind everyone to stay safe during cleanup.
Last week report on CNN of 4 people in one ER in Fl at SAME time for
chainssaw injuries during Charley cleanup.
We ain't got no ER on Guana or the other islands.
Take care.
Skip

[Tami Siewruk]

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

[ridgerunner]

This is from Bill and Nadine Poor being passed on by Rick Becka - the Poor's would like to pass on to Terri's Sister to pass onto Terri or others at Scotland Cay. Two owners are going over to Scotland on Tuesday morning if they are able to land at Scotland Cay. John McKelevy in his airplane and Keith Gbiss are flying their planes to Scotland Cay on Tuesday. If anyone can give a damage report on the staus of Scotland Cay the Poor's would greatly appreciate it. Any information on their house and extent of damage? Also if you anyone has the staus of the condition of the runway would be apprecaited. I will pass on information as it happens to the Poor's. Thanks

[threemarlanas]

Only word from conditions on Guana from a good friend of mine. No word yet on SC runway. Planning flight out tomorrow morn as soon as it is possible to go around the back of this storm. Any additional seat out would be appreciated as Johnny and Marlana need to get back to the islands to begin cleanup asap. Please let us know if you are flying out from the north florida area to Scotland Cay. Marlana Bethel

[Casa Bueno]

I have set up a message board for friends of Scotland Cay. If anyone would like to join please send your email address to me at TLBcoach@aol.com and I will send you an invitation for the message board.

[nancy mcdaniel]

You guys are welcome to move to Blueberry Hill. Just find Dolphin Beach Eric to give you the keys and etc. Let us know how the house fared structurally, landscaping etc. Also our sailboat Seaborne was on it's mooring just out from the dock - how'd seh do? Thought are with you. Nancy and Bruce

[pammysue]

RE: Scotland Cay: no word from anyone yet. Knowing my sister, I think they would try to clear the runway ASAP. They had a charter coming today (Sunday) at noon, but I'm sure that's not going to happen. Is there equipment on the island to clear the runway in case of trees or sand?

[Erin]

You guys are welcome to move to Blueberry Hill. Just find Dolphin Beach Eric to give you the keys and etc. Let us know how the house fared structurally, landscaping etc. Also our sailboat Seaborne was on it's mooring just out from the dock - how'd seh do? Thought are with you. Nancy and BruceHi guys. I heard we lost our little sailboat, Cosmo. Good luck. Hopfully yours was in a safer spot. Paul didn't have a lot of time and we kept it on the mooring.
Erin

[flyingdogs]

so sorry about cosmo! she's had an interesting life - how are the houses?

[Casa Bueno]

A report on Scotland Cay

Gary called Fred and said we had substantial water damage and people will be needing clean up crews. He is to call back today and give us more details on each persons home. As soon as he calls I'll email you with the update for you to forward. It sounds like Terri and her family along with Gary and Rachel are fine. Thanks God!

[jmck]

Fred Hudson's wife heard from Gary, everyone OK, damage reports after they've had a chance to get around the island.

[Erin]

the houses are fine. I guess just a little wind and water damage along with everyone else on the beach. Looks like we'll be painting and caulking again soon! Paul's words were "Cosmo is in the same shape we got her in ... on the bottom". I am headed down asap. Any word on the dog house?

[flyingdogs]

according to mike from ridgehouse is that is looks okay - will be down as soon as we can fly into marsh - hopefully before Ivan:(

[nancy mcdaniel]

to mike at ridgehouse - please take a look over to blueberry hill and the our sailboat on the mooring. is that okay too? flying dogs have you heard that ours is ok? thanks nancy

[Tami Siewruk]

Bruce and Nacey your sail boat is on the shore by Susan's dock uncertain of condition. Will check and get back to you

[dian]

looking for information on Watts family,very concerned about my daughter who is with them

[FarmerBob]

Tami,
When checking Bruce and Nancy's boat would you please let me know how Susan's house, apartment & dock fared? Thanks, Bob

[kgibbs]

Watts family ok. Water and wind damage and lots of cleanup.

[NancyMeisner]

Anybody notice if McIntosh's boat Free Willy is still on her mooring in the harbor? I know you all have far more important things to take care of - just looking for the info.

[Tami Siewruk]

REAT 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

[Tami Siewruk]

Free Willy is floating!

[pammysue]

This is confirmation that Watts family (and friend Michelle) are OK.

[hooksmee]

CUDOS to Tami for all of her information in the midst of all she is having to deal with---Those of us on Guana Cay would be nowhere without her kind attention to this board and the Guana Cay thread----Melinda Symmes

[Seatomountains]

Hello to all that weathered the storm, after the devestation of Floyd we have been on pins and needles. So glad that all are well and the devestation was so much less than it could have been. Would appreciate any info on Easy and Earl, Any information on Guana Beach Resort and Sunset Grill would be greatly appreciated. How did the two story building fare? Did it take water? Did the renovated one story stand and keep its roof? Are most of the trees down or standing? Did the marina stand the storm or come apart?

My husband is planning on chartering a flight in on Tuesday, happy to bring ANYTHING of urgency just let me know.

Thanks for any info and God bless

Mary Sadler

[NancyMeisner]

Thank you Thank you Thank you Tami! My father will be happy! (But he won't show it...)

[Tami Siewruk]

You are more then welcome! Let me know how I can help!

[Tami Siewruk]

REAT 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

[riss]

CUDOS to Tami for all of her information in the midst of all she is having to deal with---Those of us on Guana Cay would be nowhere without her kind attention to this board and the Guana Cay thread----Melinda Symmes
i was just thinking the same thing ..... after all she has said about her home etc .... to take the time to report on everything else shows true community spirit .... you have outdone yourself

[The May's]

Tami,
Ditto! Thanks for all the communications. Even though you have gone through the worst, you are still optimistic and positive! Cudos to you!!!! Please post anything that the island needs, everyone reading will send whatever will assist in clean up, just let us know.

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello, Easy"s has been great a meeting place for us and a relief! Don't worry everything is fine here! We will all make it it!
HUGS!

Tami



Hello to all that weathered the storm, after the devestation of Floyd we have been on pins and needles. So glad that all are well and the devestation was so much less than it could have been. Would appreciate any info on Easy and Earl, Any information on Guana Beach Resort and Sunset Grill would be greatly appreciated. How did the two story building fare? Did it take water? Did the renovated one story stand and keep its roof? Are most of the trees down or standing? Did the marina stand the storm or come apart?

My husband is planning on chartering a flight in on Tuesday, happy to bring ANYTHING of urgency just let me know.

Thanks for any info and God bless

Mary Sadler

[Seatomountains]

Interested in hitching a ride, or sharing a charter to Abaco from Carolinas or Georgia today or tomorrow. Please contact mbsadler@charter.net Thanks

[islandpilot]

THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED INFO We have been looking at your posts to determine when we can fly over to save our boat from sinking. All your info has been truly appreciated after all you have gone thru...kudos to you.

[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 then again 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

[Tami Siewruk]

Daniel from Calypso called Johnny Roberts in the states to say TC was open! YES!

[Tami Siewruk]

The airports in Treasure and Scotland is now OPEN. Marsh Harbour remains closed . When my husband went out there it still had 2 feet of water.

[dian]

09/06/04 we would appreciate hearing from the Watt's family and especially Michelle Cheney. We are sick with worry. We do however Thank the people who have helped us by letting us know that they are ok.
Sincerely
Doug and Dian Cheney

[Casa Laguna]

Hi...we have a home on Scotland and received an email ... everyone is fine....just 2 houses had major damage....If you send me your email address I will forward the one I had received yesterday re: Scotland Cay.... my personal email is: audrey@vail.net

[Claus P. Speth, MD]

Hi: Can anyone tell me how things are at Seaside Village Resort and at the Blue Water Grill? What can we do to help on Guana?
Peter And Helge

[Claus P. Speth, MD]

Just heard from Guana Seaside. Things are a mess, but folks OK.
Hi Elizabeth:
How bad are things at Guana Seaside? Did the cottages along the path to the ocean side survive? And how about the single and double rooms on the seaside, the office, the kitchen,the outdoor bar, the downstairs and upstairs dining areas, the swimming pool, the plams with the hammock, the treddle boats, the kayaks, and the sailboat?
What can we do right now to help? What do they need?
Peter & Helge

[ChefFP]

Hey ,any word on how everyone fared Frances ? , and how bad the damage is on Guana and Scottland Cay.Hope it is not as bad as Floyd .Anyone with any info would be great.THANKs
Forrest Pinder.

[Elizabeth]

REAT 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
Any updates on the power situation on Guana?

--Elizabeth

[Tami Siewruk]

No news on the power but Nippers has a phone due to generator. I still don't have my phone on until the power comes on in the settlement.

We cleaned up the settlement today and it looks much better. The Fig Tree looks really bad we lost half of it. Every thing is turning brown as can be expected.

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Joe went to Chandlers and said the houses out that look fine. Tons of trees down bring a chainsaw to cut your way in or out. See you soon!

Tami

[Tami Siewruk]

Frre Willy is fine






Anybody notice if McIntosh's boat Free Willy is still on her mooring in the harbor? I know you all have far more important things to take care of - just looking for the info.

[NancyMeisner]

Thanks again Tami for all your information. Amazing little boat, Free Willy.

[Abaco_Doug]

Hello Guana CAy, I'm glad everyoe is okay and there wasn't too much damage. I'm wondering if Guana Freight is running on a regulsr schedule? We were supposed to come down last Thursday to furnish our new house but obviously had to change plans. We're hoping to come this Thursday if Guana Freight is running and if Lowe's is open in Marsh Harbor? Any info would be appreciated. We hope we can get ther to hlep finish the clean up too.

Abaco_Doug

[Elizabeth]

No news on the power but Nippers has a phone due to generator. I still don't have my phone on until the power comes on in the settlement.

We cleaned up the settlement today and it looks much better. The Fig Tree looks really bad we lost half of it. Every thing is turning brown as can be expected.
Thanks Tami. Poor Fig Tree! It was pretty badly damaged in Floyd as well.

Good news - the phones on Guana appear to be working. We were able to call Jenks today. We are trying to make plans to come down soon....flights are scarce. Will keep trying....

[Claus P. Speth, MD]

Hi everybody:
I just spoke to a person who answered at Dolphin Beach Resort (I didn't get his name). He said they had no damage at Dolphin Beach, no damage to the Blue Water Grill and no damage to the Dive Shop or the docks. He said he helped remove some of the broken parts off the fig tree and then they placed a sturdy chain around it to hold it together. Finally he said that the storm actually helped Guana --- the sandy beach is twice as wide as it has ever been. He also said that there had been no structural damage to Tamy's house --- the windows had been blown in and there was sand, water and debris.
I still have not been able to reach Seaside Village. The man with whom I spoke at Dolphin said he had heard that a couple of roofs had gone at Seaside, but I have not been able to confirm that. On the other hand, Glen had apparently told the people at Albury Ferry (which has been running) that damage at Seaside was not very serious.
I'll keep trying to reach seaside Village,
Peter

[papillon]

Looking for info on Captn Easy and Guana Beach Resort. Thanks Tony

[islandsun]

Happy to hear that things are OK on Guana Cay, (As ok, as can be ). Does anyone have info on Seaside Village?

[islandsun]

Oops just read the earlier post from Peter

[llama_deb]

Tami,
I suppose you mean Joe, as in "GOJO" that checked Chandler's. Kristy and I have been waiting to hear from him. Glad to hear everyone is ok. If you see him, tell him he has 2 daughters that were worried.
Thanks,
Debbie

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,



Yes! Guana Freight is running on a regular schedule. In fact we recieved milk and vegetables to day! I wanted tomotoes and a salad so bad! Hardware stores are open. I "heard" Lowes lost part of their roof as well as Dr. Boyds office.

Looks like this weekend will be full of homeowners from all the Cays. I hope to meet everyone at Nippers on Sunday. How nice that would be with all the area home owners. Might be a first!





Hello Guana CAy, I'm glad everyoe is okay and there wasn't too much damage. I'm wondering if Guana Freight is running on a regulsr schedule? We were supposed to come down last Thursday to furnish our new house but obviously had to change plans. We're hoping to come this Thursday if Guana Freight is running and if Lowe's is open in Marsh Harbor? Any info would be appreciated. We hope we can get ther to hlep finish the clean up too.

Abaco_Doug

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello,



You spoke to Jenks who stayed with us during the hurricane.
Guana Seaside it self has a lot of water, sand and wind damage just as many homes on the island did. The home in Seaside are fine. I have reported on several that had minor damages. In fact Dave K. is sitting here right now and his home is fine. He reports that his neighbor lost some siding and a gutter.
If you have spefic question about Guana Seaside and would like to ask Bob or Jerry Please let me know as they are at my home daily to use the internet and I would be happy to have them answer your questions or concerns. To my knowledge and conversations with Bob, Jerry, Mendy, Larry,Janet and Lisa no roofs are gone.


Hi everybody:
I just spoke to a person who answered at Dolphin Beach Resort (I didn't get his name). He said they had no damage at Dolphin Beach, no damage to the Blue Water Grill and no damage to the Dive Shop or the docks. He said he helped remove some of the broken parts off the fig tree and then they placed a sturdy chain around it to hold it together. Finally he said that the storm actually helped Guana --- the sandy beach is twice as wide as it has ever been. He also said that there had been no structural damage to Tamy's house --- the windows had been blown in and there was sand, water and debris.
I still have not been able to reach Seaside Village. The man with whom I spoke at Dolphin said he had heard that a couple of roofs had gone at Seaside, but I have not been able to confirm that. On the other hand, Glen had apparently told the people at Albury Ferry (which has been running) that damage at Seaside was not very serious.
I'll keep trying to reach seaside Village,
Peter

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello, Yes GoJo we emailed Nancey and asked her to call both of you, but I am certain she is still digging out herself in FL. He has been here for dinner several times this week and is doing fine. I'll let him know about your message in the morning as he is going with my husband to Garden Cay to check on Sam's house. HUGS to both of you!






Tami,
I suppose you mean Joe, as in "GOJO" that checked Chandler's. Kristy and I have been waiting to hear from him. Glad to hear everyone is ok. If you see him, tell him he has 2 daughters that were worried.
Thanks,
Debbie

[Tami Siewruk]

Please see my latest post on Seaside




Happy to hear that things are OK on Guana Cay, (As ok, as can be ). Does anyone have info on Seaside Village?

[Tami Siewruk]

Captain Easy is doing fine and Guana Beach Resort is also fine. They had a few downed palm and are missing a few shingles but other than that they are open for Business. In fact we had a few cocktails before dinner there a few nights ago.






Looking for info on Captn Easy and Guana Beach Resort. Thanks Tony

[Tami Siewruk]

Please see my later post I forgot to reply with quote. New Board, sorry






Hello Guana CAy, I'm glad everyoe is okay and there wasn't too much damage. I'm wondering if Guana Freight is running on a regulsr schedule? We were supposed to come down last Thursday to furnish our new house but obviously had to change plans. We're hoping to come this Thursday if Guana Freight is running and if Lowe's is open in Marsh Harbor? Any info would be appreciated. We hope we can get ther to hlep finish the clean up too.

Abaco_Doug

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone,

This will be my last post on the topic of Hurricane Francis and Guana Cay. If you would like to email me personally with questions that I might be able to find the answer to please contact me at tsiewruk@ix.netcom.com.

Several of you have asked about the damage to my house. We lost 3 rooms. What does that mean? Well we have to replace the wood floors, windows, doors, shutters and blinds in all three rooms. The great room furniture needs to be replaced from the beating it took for the wind, sand and saltwater (aprx 1 foot of sand covered most of the room, we remove wheelbarrows full of sand for hours. The electrical, ceilings and light fixtures in my bedroom and the kitchen/living and first bedroom in the apartment will need replacing. The wall next to the cistern downstairs separated from the house .My yard is now 100% beach, all the landscaping is gone! UGH! That bothers me the most. We will move out and rent a house for the time it takes to make the repairs. The good news is that now we know what to do better the next time around if there is one. A friend of mine asked if paradise is worth this and my answer was swift “You couldn’t drag me from here!” We are very lucky; I originally heard my house was hit the worst but after seeing a friend of mine house I think they got it far worse than we did. She is flying in tomorrow and we’ll all help her get it fixed.

As for the rest of Guana Cay, just about everyone I have spoken to on the beachside had some water in their house but not terrible. Some lost shingles, others nothing happened. We have a lot of downed trees and bushes. No dock damage that I have heard of. Two small boats sunk that were left in the water. We still don’t have power except for the hum of generators. Cell service is on and so are the phones if they have a hard line. It’s was great to talk to friends and family in the states. We don’t have the wireless internet service back up but we do have our satellite service. Planes are landing and the ferries are running bringing back our friends and family. The grocery store is stocked again and it’s fun to jump into the golf cart and drive into town for milk and past a few friends on the way. The VHF is very busy, so busy in fact that you can’t “Go Over” and listen to everyone! Ha!

We had community cleanup yesterday so the settlement looks better even if it’s turning a bit brown. Everyone had lunch under the Fig Tree like old times. The beaches are HUGE and gorgeous! The water seems bluer and the sand softer to me somehow. Unless you visit us in the very near future my guess is you won’t notice too much of a difference.
The children start school next Monday as it stands right now. Man was that a long summer!

May all your dreams come true!


Surfside Standing by on 16

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone,



This will be my last post on the topic of Hurricane Francis and Guana Cay. If you would like to email me personally with questions that I might be able to find the answers to please contact me at tsiewruk@ix.netcom.com (tsiewruk@ix.netcom.com).



Several of you have asked about the damage to my house. We lost 3 rooms. What does that mean? Well we have to replace the wood floors, windows, doors, shutters and blinds in all three rooms. The great room furniture needs to be replaced from the beating it took for the wind, sand and saltwater (aprx 1 foot of sand covered most of the room, we removed wheelbarrows full of sand for hours. The electrical, ceilings and light fixtures in my bedroom and the kitchen/living and first bedroom in the apartment will need replacing . The wall next to the cistern downstairs separated from the house .My yard is now 100% beach, all the landscaping is gone! UGH! That bothers me the most. We will move out and rent a house for the time it takes to make the repairs. The good news is that now we know what to do better the next time around if there is one. A friend of mine asked if paradise is worth this and my answer was swift “You couldn’t drag me from here!” We are very lucky; I originally heard my house was hit the worst but after seeing a friend of mine house I think they got it far worse than we did. She is flying in tomorrow and we’ll all help her get it fixed.



As for the rest of Guana Cay, just about everyone I have spoken to on the beachside had some water in their house but not terrible. Some lost shingles, others nothing happened. We have a lot of downed trees and bushes. No dock damage that I have heard of. Two small boats sunk that were left in the water. We still don’t have power except for the hum of generators. Cell service is on and so are the phones if they have a hard line. It’s was great to talk to friends and family in the states. We don’t have the wireless internet service back up but we do have our satellite service. Planes are landing and the ferries are running bringing back our friends and family. The grocery store is stocked again and it’s fun to jump into the golf cart and drive into town for milk and past a few friends on the way. The VHF is very busy, so busy in fact that you can’t “Go Over” and listen to everyone! Ha!



We had community cleanup yesterday so the settlement looks better even if it’s turning a bit brown. Everyone had lunch under the Fig Tree like old times. The beaches are HUGE and gorgeous! The water seems bluer and the sand softer to me somehow. Unless you visit us in the very near future my guess is you won’t notice too much of a difference.

The children start school next Monday as it stands right now. Man was that a long summer!



May all your dream come true!





Surfside Standing by on 16

[bellavista]

Thanks again for everything Tami.Look forward to seeing you on Fri.

Skip and Betty Ann.

[islandsun]

Thanks for the info, Tami.. Tell Bob & Jerry ..We said Hello ,Glad
eveyone is ok,, see ya in April,
Greg & Betsy






Please see my latest post on Seaside

[flyingdogs]

Captain Easy is doing fine and Guana Beach Resort is also fine. They had a few downed palm and are missing a few shingles but other than that they are open for Business. In fact we had a few cocktails before dinner there a few nights ago.

looking forward to pot luck tonite, even if it is just a scotch or two with buds!~

[Claus P. Speth, MD]

Hi everybody:
I called Dolphin Beach Resort this morning after not having beeen able to reach Seaside by phone. A young lady (I didn't get her name) answered and offered to call Mindy at Seaside via VHF. I was actually calling on behalf of Wendy Pierce in Florida.
Mindy indicated that there was no serious damage at seaside except that some ceiling sheetrock got wet and came down. Regarding Wendy Pierce's cottages: Sandy Feet had no damage and Summer Winds had some of the tin roof torn off at the corners and had some damage to the screens. The paint on all of the buildings had been "sand-blasted."
Mindy indicated that they still do not have phone service at Seaside. I was going to ask some more questions, but the lady at Dolphin Beach became impatient and did not want to ask any more questions.
Regards, Peter

[Tami Siewruk]

FYI, Nippers will be open starting tomorrow and Sunday they are planning a homeowners party from all the Cays! I don't know if they will have the Pig Roast but there will be the rwgular menu.

I look forward to meeting some of you!

Safe Travels

Tami

[Paul & Teri Crossett]

Tami,
Again we are sorry about your loss. But I am sure you will get through it just fine! Thank you so much for your information and your help. You have been more than willing to help all of us that are "in the dark" so to speak. We appreciate all your time and effort spent. See you soon. Teri

[oceaneyes]

I am Pat Weatherford's daughter and she left Florida on Tuesday to go back to Guana Cay. If someone could let me know if she arrived alright and if her and Sidney are okay I would appreciate it so much.Thanks in advance.


Jennifer

[Tami Siewruk]

You are more then WELCOME! I know how it feels to be in the States with no way to find out what ir really going on. I was in the States for Floyd, that's one of the reasons I satyed this time.



FYI

The only airlines that I heard are landing in Marsh Harbour are

Yellow Air Taxi

Island Express

Calypso

That is as of now.






Tami,
Again we are sorry about your loss. But I am sure you will get through it just fine! Thank you so much for your information and your help. You have been more than willing to help all of us that are "in the dark" so to speak. We appreciate all your time and effort spent. See you soon. Teri

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello I have been calling the on the VHF. I just heard she made it and is here on the Cay! We'll tell her your message. HUGS!


I am Pat Weatherford's daughter and she left Florida on Tuesday to go back to Guana Cay. If someone could let me know if she arrived alright and if her and Sidney are okay I would appreciate it so much.Thanks in advance.


Jennifer

[Paul & Teri Crossett]

Tami,
Hummmmmm...I know that Paul is on Florida Coastal Airlines. I could hear him talking to Renee at the desk there. They said they were going to TC first then on to MH. I am still in the dark here!!! I hope he makes it somehow! If our phones dont work there-he may ask you to send a message to me! Thanks again! Teri
PS I think you are really brave for staying through the hurricane! What an adventure! Would you do it again?!

[nancy mcdaniel]

Troy or Ritchie: Bruce is coming to Guana on Friday probably - he is WPB cleaning up our mess at the house there. He wants to talk to you regarding getting the sailboat back on it's mooring. I am at 410-263-4343 at my sister's until Saturday. Kids don't have school in WPB until next week - it is a mess over there. Thanks Nancy McD. Hope you guys and the kids are fine.

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Nancy,



They said they don't have phone so email me personally and I'll relay the data. HUGS!



tsiewruk@ix.netcom.com






Troy or Ritchie: Bruce is coming to Guana on Friday probably - he is WPB cleaning up our mess at the house there. He wants to talk to you regarding getting the sailboat back on it's mooring. I am at 410-263-4343 at my sister's until Saturday. Kids don't have school in WPB until next week - it is a mess over there. Thanks Nancy McD. Hope you guys and the kids are fine.

[Paul Wujack]

Hey Great Guana Cay!!! Things don't sound near to the trajedy of Floyd!!!! I just got a call from Susan (Susan's Cove) She has heard nothing of her property on Guana. Susan is not a computer girl and I have offered to try and find if one of her friends on Guana could respond with any news of Susans' Cove. Thank you, Paul Wujack

[texas]

Does anyone have any info on the man who posted on the "temporary board" that he had just taken aerial photos of the islands and would be doing same after Frances?

Someone posted aerial shot after Floyd and this is how we discovered our boat was still floating.

[FarmerBob]

Paul,
I have also been attemptiing to determine the condition of Susan's property so that I could call her. Flying Dogs are now there with a Sat phone and they indicated that they would call me if there was any significant damage or a problem. I guess no news is good news.

Bob

[tlwatts]

Does anyone know if there is any electricity yet on Guana or Scotland Cay?

[Casa Bueno]

The Boat STORMY PETRAL is in the harbor at Scotland Cay and is grave danger of sinking. The batteries are dead and the bilge pump is not working. If you know the owner, please make him aware of the situation.

[Tami Siewruk]

No power yet.






Does anyone know if there is any electricity yet on Guana or Scotland Cay?