Green Turtle Cay

[Wooden Nickel]

Trawler Wooden Nickel is on the hard at Abaco Yacht Services. Will eagerly await any word of conditions in Black Sound and if any boats are reported blown over, etc. Weather wonderful here in western New York state!

[Molly's Sister]

Please post any news about Green Turtle Cay and the Bluff House Gang. I'm especially interested in my sister, Molly McIntosh and her family. We're praying for everyone the islands as they go through this storm.

[KateInskip]

To Molly's sister


We live in the Uk but own a house at Bluff House and are also concerned about Molly and the gang at BH.

We spoke to Susan Philips this morning - she is in the UK at the moment- and she had recently spoken to Bluff House and all was battened down and safe - including Molly.

They will keep us informed of anything they hear and we will post it here.

[RTC]

Looking for news on damage at Green Turtle Cay, particularly at White Sound.

[Wooden Nickel]

Just saw an online weather site reporting 80 - 90 MPH winds this afternoon at Little Harbor and 70 MPH at Hopetown. Extrapolating, one might have hope that winds at Green Turtle did not stay much over 60 to 70 MPH for long. Anyone have first hand reports that would support this hypothesis???
- Tom & Meghan

[seabiscuit]

have been in contact with a few friends in green turtle. the best news is no reports of injury. there are some boats onshore in white sound and at the bluff house dock. i don't have all the details, but there was some roof damage on the porch of one of the units behind the jolly roger.

[Kure Beach]

Do you have any news of Molly McIntosh and family from the Bluff House? I'm her sister and anxious for any news.... many thanks!

[seabiscuit]

i've been on the satellite phone with friends and they were estimating 80 mph when i spoke with them at 11:00 a.m.

[Kure Beach]

Thank you for your reply. We still haven't heard anything definitive about GTC, the Bluff House or Molly and family but are hoping that "no news is good news". If you hear anything, please post it and I'll do the same.

[seabiscuit]

no, but i will find out. i got my last call from there about an hour ago and may not hear from them until tomorrow morning, but i'll have someone call on the radio and let you know.

[DolphineB]

would love to know if Walter & Shirley Roberts and family are all ok.. lost all phone communication and worried about them...

[Crows House]

We would like to have any news of the following families on Green Turtle Cay: Mary & Lenny Lowe, Scott & Susan Roberts, Ricky & Leigh Sawyer, Don & Sandra Stewart & James & Marilyn Saunders. Also news of any damage.
Thank you Steve & Chrissy Cronan

[seabiscuit]

just got off the phone with green turtle. estimated winds still around 60 mph. a little water in quite a few homes. for molly's sister....they have heard david at the bluff house on the radio - no reports of injuries, so i'm sure molly is doing just fine. some boats onshore (including ours, with mooring still attached.....) but the best news is still no reports of injuries!

[Kure]

Many, many thanks for the information on Molly. I will monitor this thread for continued reports of all on the island. You have no idea how much I appreciate your doing this for my family. If you're ever in Delaware, look up the Passwaters' family! We owe you!

[seabiscuit]

i understand that the local phone lines in marsh harbor might be working. if anyone gets in contact with marsh harbor, caroline sawyer would like to get word to their family who left green turtle for the storm. they are staying with their daughter, pam, and the # is 367-3783. caroline and brian have been two of my contacts on gtc and i'm sure they would greatly appreciate the assistance. she just wants them to know that everyone is OK. thank you for any help!

[Moderator242]

Any questions you have for information as to Green Turtle Cay, this is the place to do it.

[Hurricane Guido]

Any word on the Bluff House and especially Molly, Vern and the staff

[seabreeze]

Our prayers are with all on Green Turtle Cay and hoping everyone is ok. When able toget out and about would love to know about our home SeaBreeze Cottage/Ocean Beach GT. First concern is how everyone is. Thank you in advance for any information.

[Kure]

Hello.. I'm Molly's sister. The last word I had is that someone heard David on the radio and there were no reports of injuries. Some water damage in houses, boats onshore, still winds of around 60 mph and apparently rain (according to the Weather Channel) but NO INJURIES. I will be here all day, monitoring, and trying to contact a Ham Radio operator in the area. Hopefully everyone at the Bluff House is okay. Keep in touch and thanks for your concern. Prayers are good!

[cocobaycottages]

Any questions you have for information as to Green Turtle Cay, this is the place to do it.
What info do you have about the status of damage in the village of New Plymouth.....water levels , tides , winds and roofs, trees down????
I am in Jupiter FL right now and we are having 70+ winds and are not in the thick of it yet!

[Abacobrad]

My wife and I are looking to hitchhike with anyone flying to Treasure Cay as soon as weather permits. I am Also looking into arranging a charter on my employers King Air out of Dalton. Going through FLA is doubtful for a while. Should hear more from GTC soon as they appear to finally have the storm subsiding.

[Keith]

Green Turtle amateur radio operator, C6AGH, reported minor damage, underline minor, to the Green Turtle Club at 11:28 EDT 9/4/04.

[MARIA B]

Looking For Information About Gtc. Particularly April And Kevin And Family.

[floridacargocat]

Before contemplating any charter, suggest you look at the operational situation of the airfields in Abaco as well as fuel availability. Further, the operational situation of airfields on Florida's East Coast needs to be taken into consideration. Further, US Government agencies (CBP etc) have to reopen their shops in order to handle incoming flights.

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http://coconuttelegraph.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif 12:05P Report From GTC/TC
Sinclair reports water damage to Atlantis condominiums at TC. No further details. No power, no telephones.

Earl Russell on GTC reports no telephones/power at GTC. Minimal damage but nothing to compare that to.

No injuries. Lots of rain.

[robert_ping]

Any more news of Robin, David, Molly, Vern and the others at Bluff House?

[Kure]

I'm Molly's sister. According to contacts made through this board, everyone at the Bluff House seems to be uninjured. Again, according to what we've been told, David's been on the radio throughout the storm and no reports of any injuries. As soon as we hear from Molly, I will be sure to post on this board. Thanks for your concern....

[roger phillips]

Hello.. I'm Molly's sister. The last word I had is that someone heard David on the radio and there were no reports of injuries. Some water damage in houses, boats onshore, still winds of around 60 mph and apparently rain (according to the Weather Channel) but NO INJURIES. I will be here all day, monitoring, and trying to contact a Ham Radio operator in the area. Hopefully everyone at the Bluff House is okay. Keep in touch and thanks for your concern. Prayers are good!Hi, this is Roger Phillips, we are in England and it was good to hear David has been heard of on the Radio! What a Ham! Speaking of Ham radio, we have tried to get hold of Bill Wiseman but he is away from his Maine home. If you get any news about the kids and everyone else at Bluff House via the Ham Radio, we would really appreciate some word to rp@oii.net.

Many thanks, and yes we are praying.
Roger Phillips

[TreasureChiripazo]

if anyone knows on the conditions of the boats at Abaco Yahct Services (black sound) will they please let me know and the rest of the people how the boats there are doing

[Keyscaptain]

Keyscaptain left boat at AYS on Thursday .. last to haul out and then flew home to fLORIDA.

round 2 here is going well.

any news on boatyard, wooden nickle perhaps,

name of my boat is coquette, 27 catalina.

please keep posting as news emerges..

adam

[COCOBAY]

The following is second hand info from a friend who left a satellite phone on GTC and had a call 2 hours ago.
The town is fine, lots of rain, debris. ...no extreme surge ,no fatalities or people hurt as far as they knew.
One person drove from town to the GT Club...2 tel poles down ,one near Donny Sawyer ,the other near the Club..
3 sailboats on the rock in White Sounds.....some shingle missing on houses....one roof gone in Black Sound [ supposedly Chris Plummer's house]....
one boat that was on a lift in Black Sound got loose and is now on the rock..
so bottom line, the road was passable....the above cannot be verified but is best of our knowledge right now,

winds still at 60mph and no power or phones....that was at about noon...

[TreasureChiripazo]

the name of my boat is Chiripazo it is a 28 Intrepid and is baby blue it is at Abaco Yacht Services if anyone knows any information on any of the boats there please notify me
thank you

[Gaspar]

sounds like GTC is not too bad. has anyone seen what the villas look like on turtle point in white sound? thanks

[Kure]

Just heard that Molly and her family are fine. There was minimal damage to their house with some debris in and around the yard. Message came from a very kind gentleman with a satellite phone so it is reliable. More information to follow, I hope.

[Keyscaptain]

Hey Wooden Nickel

Can u please contact me as well at keyscaptain@bellsouth.net should you hear anything about the SV Coquette, 27 catalina at the boatyard.

I spoke with Crystal last on Thursday noon as they loaded up the yard with boats.

Any phone or email contacts...please reply

thanks
adam in key largo in 25 to 30 knots...

[OverYonder]

Hoping that everyone is safe, any news of those in the marina village area at Bluff House would be greatly appreciated.

[June]

Glad to hear Molly and family are fine. Also great to know that the storm hasn't done extensive damage. and hopefully it will be over soon. I'd like to enquire about my brother, Charlie Diehl. Does anyone have news? I've spoken to his wife, Stephany, who's in Orlando and is doing as best she can. But we haven't heard from Charlie since yesterday. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Blessings, June

[bertram00]

Just wondering why you would get out of Dodge on Wed and leave your family and Grandchildren to weather out a forecasted Cat 4 storm?




Hi, this is Roger Phillips, we are in England and it was good to hear David has been heard of on the Radio! What a Ham! Speaking of Ham radio, we have tried to get hold of Bill Wiseman but he is away from his Maine home. If you get any news about the kids and everyone else at Bluff House via the Ham Radio, we would really appreciate some word to rp@oii.net.

Many thanks, and yes we are praying.
Roger Phillips

[Wonkee]

If any one knows how Mark, CarolJean, Mitzi, MJ, and Margo Lowe are doing please let me know. They are Family and we do not know if they stayed on GT or went to MH. Thanks in advance for any help
Wonkee

[seabreeze]

Hi June, This is John and Linda Moffett friends of Charlie from GTC. We are currently in St. Thomas VI but would love to know about Charlie when you hear from him. Do you have email address in Orlando or GTC or phone #'s. We are praying for everyone and hope you hear from Charlie soon.

[OverYonder]

Has anyone heard how Roger Bunker and the group are doing at Bluff House Marina Village #5?

[chefmichael]

Chef Michael here from Nova Scotia. I've been watching and praying for a couple of days that all is well on GTC and that all our friends there are safe. Our thoughts are with you all.

[Dan Good]

I'm happy that Molly and her family are ok. Since Floyd is still fresh in our memories as it did so much damage to Bluff House and GTC, we were (are) really worried. I assume anyone who has access to this board on GTC/Bluff House will post observations on the status of people and property when they can. Good luck to everyone!

[Wonkee]

If any one knows how Mark, CarolJean, Mitzi, MJ, and Margo Lowe are doing please let me know. They are Family and we do not know if they stayed on GT or went to MH. Thanks in advance for any help
Wonkee IF anyone sees any of the Lowes, please have them Call "Chuck" at 1-785-342-9847

[OverYonder]

We are anxious to hear any news of Green Turtle. We read earlier of some porch roof damage to the villas behind the Jolly Roger. Does anyone have more information? We are away from the island and are concerned about our home and our friends and their properties and boats. We also read that Chris & Lisa Plummer may have lost their roof in Black Sound. Has that been verified? Any information would be appreciated. Our prayers continue to be with everyone involved. Thanks! Debbie Rasmussen

[Water Lily]

Water Lily (Linda) praying for everyone and everything at Green Turtle Cay. Have heard that noone was hurt, but am anxious for any specifics regarding property, boats, etc. I'm in north Florida, concerned, and with only 50 knot gusts, tornado warnings, and a yard full of tree limbs and debris wondering how you all stood the high sustained and continued winds for so long. My heart aches.

[seabiscuit]

unfortunately, i've not had any more contact with green turtle since yesterday. brian sawyer had my satellite phone and was calling every few hours, but they might not have been able to recharge the battery. i've learned of a friend that has been in contact via ham radio so i will try to get in touch with him.

[tallpines]

Good morning. Has anyone heard from GTC today? We're looking for news on Wally Davies at the New Plymouth Inn.

[Keith]

I heard that they have partial electricity in New Plymouth today. Also heard that there is alot of roof shingle damage.

[Gumbo]

Good morning all,
I hope everyone made it through the storm fine. I am trying to find out if anyone has heard from or seen Alan Werthman on GTC recently. I have been in contact with his relatives in South FL and would like to relay info to/from them. Everyone is fine in FL, currently out of electricity, so they can't access the net. Please let me know how Alan is if anyone has info. Thanks!

[seabreeze]

Hi Jen,
We are currently in St. Thomas,VI. and are also so worried about everyone on GT. we hope to get home as soon as we can. Have not talked with anyone on the island, just what we hear from the message board which we are very thankful for. Most importantly we hope for everyone their safety. If we hear from someone on the island will contact you. Good luck and we hope for the best.

[Dan Good]

This message is from Molly through her sister Beth. It is much appreciated.

"Had another very short conversation with Molly. Your property is fine, there was very minimal damage - not even enough for an insurance claim. I get the impression that there are tree limbs down but that property damage was minor, if at all. How blessed everyone was for a storm this size and one that stayed in place so long.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do...
Beth"

[seaero]

Anyone with info on The Other Shore Club (Bab's and Sarah) also the boats on the moorings there. Would be greatly appreciated.

[MARIA B]

Looking For Information On April, Kevin & Family. Are They 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

[robert_ping]

I hope no one will mind my copying their e-mails...

(TO Roger Phillips, FR Beth Passwaters--Molly's sister) ...Roger Race just called my parents from a boat on a satellite phone. He said that Molly had asked him to call my parents with the message that she and her family were fine, not too much damage to her house but a lot of debris in the yard. This gentleman didn't talk very long - just gave my mother that message. As you say, it sounds as though everyone is fine, which is the most important thing. Reports about property damage will probably follow tomorrow...



(TO Beth Passwaters, FR Roger Phillips) We just had a 60 second mesage on our (answering) machine from David Phillips, via Roger Race's sat. phone. Everyone on the island is fine - no injuries. Some damage at Bluff House, apparently one boat dragged its mooring and crashed into our docks and has sunk, cutting out 3 slips... Some roof damage to the marina villas but the... Yachtsman's Cottages are all O.K. Also (some damage to at least one house on the north end of the island) (Note, this suggests that at least part of the BH-Club road is open). No idea yet when they will get either power or 'phone and apparently they had 100mph+ for 36 hours, quite an ordeal with the young ones, both for Robin & David and I'm sure for Molly and Chris too, however, everyone is fine...

Sincerely, Roger



From: Beth Passwaters
To: Roger Phillips

...please extend our thanks to (Roger Race). He was able to set my parents' (and my) mind at ease with his news of Molly and family... Have you heard from your family yet?... If you hear from David or Robin or anyone else for that matter, please pass on the news.

Beth



(FR Robert Ping) Roger, thanks for relaying the message from David (Phillips). David also called here and (got) our recorder. The message was the same as yours, and he added only that their house is OK. I could hear the kids (Alexandra and William) in the background and he concluded with the observation that he may not be able to check in very regularly. However, (my son) Jim just got an "all circuits are busy" with his latest phone call (to BH), which he states suggests that the phones down there are "coming back." I have sent David an e-mail asking that he post something on coconuttelegraph.net... However, I am not sure when or if he will get to that.

Regards.

[Metelus]

Has there been any latest news on possible damages to houses in CocoBay. Also, has anyone been able to communicate with Donny Sawyer and/or the Pineapple crew. If someone is lucky enough to get the opprotunity please telI them I am thinking of them. I am so thankful for this website. Thank you everyone for all your help...

Traci

[Myra]

Look for news that Violet and her family are ok? Please tell Violet that Henrik and Myra are thinking of her.

[turtlegirl13]

I'm from Orlando and have Ruth and Lincoln Jones, Arnold and Vern Mcintosh and Wesley Mcintosh with us. We are all fine but needing to find out info about their families. Hoping all is well with everyone there. Please reply any info here. Thanks for all your help.

[dian]

looking for any information about scotlandkey island on the Bahamas, my daughter is there with family. Michelle Cheney is there with Cleve and Terri Watts and Nikki Watts, we are desperate for information, we have not talked to them since thursday.
Sincerely
Doug and Dian Cheney

[Island Breeze]

Has anyone seen or heard from Allan Werthmann? Jane & blake are with us, here in Florida. Also, does anyone know the condition of the Treehouses, and or Alan's new houses on White Sound?

[suezq]

tell everyone(Lincoln, Ruthie,Vern,Arnorld,and Wesley) that Susan and Susan say Hello. and hello to the Orlando crew as well. Have you heard from anyone?

[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

[robert_ping]

Replying to Island Breeze, David Phillips called Roger and stated that he is "snug as a bug in a rug" in his treehouse (when he is not out surveying the damage at Bluff House--despite the reports, Bluff House has sustained some damage). However, from the admittedly thin reports, the "lee side" sustained minimal damage, so, my guess, for what it is worth, is that the tree houses did as well.

[Diana]

Any new on Al Werthmann?

[Crows House]

I still haven't heard if Lenny & Mary Lowe, Scott & Susan Roberts, Ricky & Leigh Sawyer, Don & Sandra Stewart or James & Marilyn Saunders and their families are OK. If anyone can give me some information I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance Steve Cronan (London UK)

[Diana]

Hello I am looking to hear any information on my Dad, Alan Werthmann. My brother and I are worried and would appreciate any information.

[Abacobrad]

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

[gatorman]

Talked to my brother, Tom, who lives on GTC, via satphone. His house is in New Plymouth adjacent to Laura's Kitchen. Miss Charlotte's cottage. He and his family sheltered in the New Plymouth Inn during the storm. He said the island is a complete mess. His house suffered no major damage other than missing shingles. His chickens and rooster survived the storm in the box he built for them.

He said EVERY BOAT IN WHITE SOUND except for three either sunk or went on the rocks. He said three boats in Black Sound were lost.

His sailboat was in the yard, became airborne and was destroyed!!!!!!! His Whaler survived.

He said there is a lot of work ahead of everyone. He couldn't stay on the phone any longer but said they are now trying to get ready for Ivan.

Steve Rutledge

[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


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

[Charlie]

GTC-ers,

My wife and I were scheduled to be heading to the Bluff House sometime tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th).....all flights have shown OK through the airlines, but only have been getting the "all circuits are busy" message when I've tried to call to confirm my hotel reservation.

I talked to David Phillips at the Bluff House on Thurs before the storm came through and he said coming down Tuesday would probably OK.....However, I really haven't been able to get a feel from all of the message traffic on what the conditions are right now on the island.

Any thoughts from anyone on trying to get down to GTC right now? I don't want to be in the way if folks are trying to repair and rebuild, but am more than eager to pump some vacation money into the local economy.

Many thanks,

-Charlie

[Jazzbrek]

Hi, Charlie. I would not recommend trying to get to GTC and Bluff House yet. There is property damage in White Sound as other places on the island. I am sure everyone there is going to be busy with repairs.
We have been trying to make contact with Roger Bunker. Could someone please let Roger , Sally , Jackie or Leslie know that we are anxious to here from them. We have heard about damage to the Villa and are concerned about them. Also are David and Kathy Bethell okay?
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go about picking up the pieces. Sorry we are not with you.
Is Jazzbrek okay?
Larry & Phyllis

[Charlie]

Larry/Phyllis,

Thanks for the input....We definitely did NOT want to get down there and be a burden on anyone....They've more important things to do than deal with us right now.

Cheers,

-Charlie

[BBVTree]

i am searching for a family with three small children (girls). fran and robin mccarty, last i could tell they were going to white sound aboard their sailboat "rebel razor" they live aboard so not sure where they would go if they got off the boat to weather the storm. family and friends in pensacola fl are asking me (my father is in tc, i pray i hear from him soon) i am glad to hear that no one was injured on gtc. any sightings of the mccarty's and their three little girls would be appreciated. i could care less about the boat... we just don't know where they are but know they went somewhere around gtc. thanks.

[seaero]

Do you know wich boats in Black sound did not make it?? Many Thanks!

[Abacobrad]

Just got a ship to shore call from GTC. They hope for Internet to be up by end of today or tomorrow. Our roof held, big surge, few trees left on the beachfront but in typical strong Bahamian view "nothing that can't be fixed"! Thanks to Bess for trying so hard to reach us. She did express concern for us coming right down because of IVAN coming on so strong.

[dharma517]

Hi all, so glad to hear that there are no injuries reported! My mother is curious about her boat which was moored in White Sound. The name of the boat is the "Mamselle". Does anyone have any information about this boat? I am not sure how to describe it as I am not a boater but it is white and about 50ft in length. Thank you.
Jenn :confused:

[Jazzbrek]

Hi. We heard from Allen Wuerthman. He is fine. Your boat has gone to shore along the beach to the north of the Bluff House docks. Sorry we have no info on the condition of the boat, just the location.
Hopefully we will be able to get info. soon on the condition of the boatyard in Black Sound. Also if someone could check Sherry Thompson's little place and let us know how it faired. Thanks so much.
Larry & Phyllis

[MaggieD]

any idea which boats are on the shore in White Sound? Short Sale?

[macherie v]

If anyone has been to the yard at Abaco Yacht Service; our trawler is in front of the building by the water tanks. We are concerned about it still being on the jacks, we heard there was a large surge. If you have any info we would appreciate it very much.
Bob and Lana

[dharma517]

Larry and Phyllis,
thank you so much for the info on the location of the Mamselle. If in the coming days you are able to update me on the condition I would be very grateful as we need to determine how soon we need to get down there if the boat is a hazard. Again, that you for your kindness!
Jenn
My email address is dharma517@earthlink.net

[roger phillips]

Dear Charlie,

Hi, this is Roger, David's father, and I spoke to David at length last night. He and the crew are all in good spirits and the damage in fact is not that great, however, due to the threat of Ivan, no shutters are being taken down so I would definately postpone your trip. Bluff House did suffer some shingle damage to one of the Club House dining rooms with consequent water damage inside, however, the Jolly Roger survived intact and the rest of the place just (!), needs cleaning up so we will be operational as soon as flights and the weather returns to normal. David did tell me that the power was now on in New Plymouth and they are working on the last couple of poles to get it to White Sound. Also, he was hopeful the Net will be up and running today, he and the others were working on it all day yesterday. When that happens all the Vonage Web phones should be working so even without Batelco up, we should be in communication.

If I can help from where I am, (we are in the UK at present), please feel free to email me at rp@oii.net, but I repeat, it's not a good time to go to Green Turtle!
Sincerely,
Roger Phillips

GTC-ers,

My wife and I were scheduled to be heading to the Bluff House sometime tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th).....all flights have shown OK through the airlines, but only have been getting the "all circuits are busy" message when I've tried to call to confirm my hotel reservation.

I talked to David Phillips at the Bluff House on Thurs before the storm came through and he said coming down Tuesday would probably OK.....However, I really haven't been able to get a feel from all of the message traffic on what the conditions are right now on the island.

Any thoughts from anyone on trying to get down to GTC right now? I don't want to be in the way if folks are trying to repair and rebuild, but am more than eager to pump some vacation money into the local economy.

Many thanks,

-Charlie

[Diana]

Larry & Phyllis,

Thank you for your update on my Dad, Alan Werthmann. My brothers and I greatly appreciate it. Hopefully we will be able to communicate soon via phone, it sure will be nice to hear his voice! Good luck with the cleanup to everyone over in GTC!

Again, thank you!
Diana

[Crows House]

Thank you to everyone who has supplied valuable information about GTC and the families. I have just heard Lenny and Mary Lowe and their family are all fine and well. Don & Sandra Stewart are also OK. Still would like to hear any news regarding Ricky & Leigh Sawyer, Scott & Susan Roberts, Chris & Sally Dale and James & marilyn Saunders. There is damage to some houses but i don't know any details.
Regards, Steve & Chrissy Cronan

[Abakimmy]

We heard from a friend who had spoken with Chris Dale by sat phone day before yesterday. The Dales are on Green Turtle and their house received minimal damage and they were phyiscally fine. We will be arriving there on island tomorrow but probably will have no way to communicate out. We will be back in the states on Friday and I will update on the others then or before if I can.
Wish us well!

[Keyscaptain]

Hello

I am the owner of Coquette , a 27 catalina, hauled and blocked on the days prior to the arrival of Frances.

My wife and I ended a six week cruise of the bahamas and opted to leave the boat with Crystal and the roberts family in anticipation of the storm.

If you have a contact on GTC, could you please ask about her as well.

Descripiton
27 catalina
no boom
small outboard on transom
coquette on stern quarter
Key Largo as home port on transom
located in middle of the yard

I can be reached directly at
keyscaptain@bellsouth.net

thanks
adam

[Debbie]

Any word on Norm Magione and Pat Brooks. Have not heard anything since before the storm. Is everything OK in GTC?

[Lainey]

Wondering if anyone has any information on Bob Murdock's house in White Sound (between the Green Turtle Club and its villas)? We'd really appreciate any news. Sooo relieved to hear that everyone is ok, and I'm saying prayers that Ivan doesn't go in that direction!

If you want to contact me directly my email is lainey444@aol.com.

~Lainey Murdock

[Beverlou]

Anyone heard from or seen Norm Maggione or Pat Brooks, GTC villa?

[Island Breeze]

Replying to Island Breeze, David Phillips called Roger and stated that he is "snug as a bug in a rug" in his treehouse (when he is not out surveying the damage at Bluff House--despite the reports, Bluff House has sustained some damage). However, from the admittedly thin reports, the "lee side" sustained minimal damage, so, my guess, for what it is worth, is that the tree houses did as well.
Thank you. Yours was the last message that I saw before I lost my connection to the internet. I am currently in the WPB area and at least I had a little piece of mind before the lines went down here. I'm hoping to get over to GTC in the next day or two to surey the dammage to our properties and boat. I am very very thankful that no one was hurt and that the dammages sound much less than what a lot of people were expecting. It sounds like we are all very lucky!!!!

[susanna]

glad to hear everyone is ok. does anyone know how the houses are on the ocean side near gillam bay? did the beaches get washed away?

thanks
susanna

[Metelus]

Has anyone heard news from Donny Sawyer and the OtherShore Club crew (Sarah and Babs). Haven't heard from them since last week before the storm. Any news would be great...

Thanks,
Traci

[Beverlou]

Great News! Adam Shaw returned today from GTC, called to let us know that Norm and Pat are fine. Don't know who Adam Shaw is but we(Pat's Daughters) are very greatful! Thanks to Adam Shaw, and to all on this site who have helped keep us sane through this. We in Western New York have gained a new appreciation for the dreaded blizzards!

[Metelus]

When do you think the local telephones will be working again? I was thinking possibly by Thursday or Friday...

[Abobo Too]

We would appreciate any news about Crystal, Scott and Everett and the rest of the crew at Abaco Yacht Services.

Would also appreciate learning how the shipyard made out and the extent of damage?

Claude & Louise

[Keyscaptain]

It has been almost a week since Frances passed over.

Someone must have some idea on the condition of boats and the roberts family at AYS

If someone could post ANY info concerning the boatyard with the names of boats effected in the yard..

There are many posts from boaters concerning the shipyard and the Roberts and the condition of boats there....

I spoke with Crystal, Sue, and mr Robert Everett on Wednesday as I was one of the last boats to be hauled and blocked.

Please post some news on their situation in the yard.

Thanks everyone.

keyscaptain and boat owner in AYS


We would appreciate any news about Crystal, Scott and Everett and the rest of the crew at Abaco Yacht Services.

Would also appreciate learning how the shipyard made out and the extent of damage?

Claude & Louise

[Abacobrad]

We have not heard anything either since a brief SAT call on Sunday. We're scrambling for flights or charter to get to Treasure Cay and hoping to fly tomorrow. Anyone with seats on a charter, please let me know. Brad Barrett- Cell 678-361-4491.

[JJ]

Mandy Roberts, please let us know how you and your family fared!

[Island Breeze]

I Just talked to Allan Werthmannn this morning. The power is on in White Sound and so is the internet! Vonage phones are now working!

Anyone who is going over, Chain Saws are needed badly. Please check the Airport Thread on this forum or with the airline directly for information regarding flying with any gas powered ones, as they may be considered hazardous cargo. I believe that you can take them as long as they are new and in the original box. You will probably want to check with the airline before you get there.

[MaggieD]

Just talked to Louie & Jubb, they arrived late last night power on some places, not others. Lots of wind damage, not too bad on water damage. Boat is resting comfortably in the mangroves . I have specific updates for Jim Long & Osterbergs ( not bad!), but I don't have your numbers, please call me at the office. Hopefully more info to follow as they get around the island.

[BBVTree]

i am still searching for fran and robin mccarty and their three little girls. they have not made any contact with family and were aboard the boat rebel razor. last anyone can tell is that they were headed for gtc, i'm sure they did not stay on the boat. if anyone has any information on them please let me know their family and friends are worried about them.

[Jazzbrek]

Hi. We left GTC just before the storm arrived. the folks from Rebel Razor were off the boat and staying in one of the villas at Bluff House. I haven't heard if there was any damage to that villa.
Just to let people know. We were there for Floyd and it was quite a while before the Batelco phones were back in service. I know it is frustrating not knowing what had happened to the boats or homes but please give everyone there time to get things sorted out. As more people arrive on the island there will be more reliable info sent out. We will forward any information we receive.
Larry & Phyllis

[BBVTree]

thanks jazzbrek and maggied for the info... we used to own a villa at bluff house and i know how to search for them now! take care!

[Brad Johnson]

I have a flight on Thursday with Vintage prop to Treasure Cay to check on my land on GTC. Will the Bluff House be open?

[jenlyden]

i'm trying to find out how bill and leslie faired the storm on munjack. if anyone heading down there could give "seastory" a call on the radio to see if they're safe, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Cruzan Girl]

Crew of the Cruzan Lady--looking to confirm she held her mooring. Got report on Sunday that she held firm in White Sound--can anyone else confirm this? Thinking of everyone in GTC and at Bluff House. Glad to hear there are no serious injuries. We'll be over soon to see to the lady.

Phil and Lori Smith

[Cruzan Capt Phil]

Would like to have information about the safety of all of our friends on GTC. I will be flying over in a couple of weeks (After Ivan) to see if the Cruzan Lady made it through the storm. If anyone has any information, please let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Keyscaptain]

Anyone out there know The Macedonian with Leslie, Wayne and Tigger? They were set up to hidey hole near Cistern Cay.... I know they planned to stay at The Animal House at Marsh Harbour. I would appreciate some info. Lisa

[Abakimmy]

We are here and surprised to have power at our house. Some shingle damage which allowed water into the house and the drywall is wet, but none of it fell. Hoping it will dry out enough to save. Our lot is now at least 12" higher above sea level as we have that much sand in our yard on top of everything, including the roof! It looks like it snowed! All in all, could have been worse, but there's a lot of work to do. All the people on the island are well, and very busy. Have been documenting everything on digital and will post some pics when we get home late this weekend. Wine is cold and the sea is beautiful!

[chopper]

hello fellow outerbanker, glad to hear your property faired well. We are Kitty Hawk residents and own at Treasure in the Atlantis condo. Tornado damage to roof on the building that covers our unit, pictures have been sketchy to damage on outside, now we are awaiting on inside news, maybe a little wet. Have a safe cleanup and looking forward to your pics.It's a small small world.

[texas]

does anyone have any info on the gentleman who posted on the "temporary board" stating he had taken aerial photos of the islands and would be taking more photos after Frances.

After Floyd, someone posted aerial photos, and that is how we discovered our boat was still floating.

[Molly]

Please post any news about Green Turtle Cay and the Bluff House Gang. I'm especially interested in my sister, Molly McIntosh and her family. We're praying for everyone the islands as they go through this storm.Hi Beth, I will e-mail you shortly, just wanted to quickly let you and everyone know that we are all healthy and well here at Bluff House. Everyone is working very hard to clean up after the storm that stayed too long! Phone lines are up now and you can call 1-242-365-4247 to reach the Bluff House or e-mail bluffhouse@oii.net. Tracey, Michael, Robin, David, Troy, Evans, the Yachtsman's Cottage crew and myself are all here and we hope to have the Jolly Roger Bar and Bistro opened within a couple of days. We are all keeping our fingers crossed that Ivan comes no one near us.

[Molly]

Any new on Al Werthmann?
Alan is fine and his new houses came through without any serious damage. I know that he had a bird's eye view of the storm from his house.

[Molly]

GTC-ers,

My wife and I were scheduled to be heading to the Bluff House sometime tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th).....all flights have shown OK through the airlines, but only have been getting the "all circuits are busy" message when I've tried to call to confirm my hotel reservation.

I talked to David Phillips at the Bluff House on Thurs before the storm came through and he said coming down Tuesday would probably OK.....However, I really haven't been able to get a feel from all of the message traffic on what the conditions are right now on the island.

Any thoughts from anyone on trying to get down to GTC right now? I don't want to be in the way if folks are trying to repair and rebuild, but am more than eager to pump some vacation money into the local economy.

Many thanks,

-Charlie
Charlie,

Please give us a call 1-242-365-4247 or e-mail us bluffhouse@oii.net We cannot take you now as our restaurants are closed and the pools have taken on damage and we are very busy cleaning up the trees and the electricity and phone has been going off and on but I am sure that we will be able to accommodate you very soon. The Bluff House will be better than ever shortly and of course the economy of GTC will be grateful for your boost!

Thanks,

Molly

[norvell]

Sounds like alot of the ocean front property/homes got a lot of sand dumped on them. Glad you had minimal damage and look forward to pics. Stay in touch and we will try to organize our pix from pre-Francis shortly. Seemed inappropriate to get those pix out there until things settle down, but there are some great ones of the Sail Away party and you guys.

Best,
Norvell

[Steve and Kathy H]

Myra----I just spoke to Violet by phone (9/9) and she said all's well with the hous-(some rain damage inside, but not too bad) The Bluebee sustained no damage at all. She thanks you for the thoughts She'll reopen on Monday after Ivan decides where it'll go.
Look for news that Violet and her family are ok? Please tell Violet that Henrik and Myra are thinking of her.

[floridacargocat]

Re Abaco Yacht Service.
Any information about a Donzi 31 and 22 ft Angler, which were moved in from Spanish Cay on August 30? Thanks for your help. This is for a friend of mine.

[Abakimmy]

We are still on the road trying to get back home, so I will have much more later with pics, but to answer a few of the questions posted here, I'll do a short report now. Abaco Yacht Services had very, very little damage. All we saw in a brief walkabout was a single sailboat (SandDollar Basel) which fell off its chocks and barely brushed the whaler next to it. Nothing at all like Floyd. The blue houses behind the Jolly Roger all had damage. The porch roofs came off and blew back over the houses. Cruzan Lady is just fine, although she narrowly escaped being hit by Tailwinds, a sailboat which crashed into the Bluff House dock and sunk. Three other boats were on the shore of White Sound. Saw several small outboards sunk or upside down. The oceanfront homes took some hits. Bennett House roof was badly damaged and I'm sure had massive water damage. Bita Bay had erosion up around its foundation. Beach is gone there. Didn't get to Gilliam Bay. The Green Turtle Club marina store had major roof damage and water damage, and the ceiling fell. Power is on at Green Turtle thanks to the old power plant on the island running again. We were told that the school on top of the hill which housed folks sheltering during the storm never lost power, had air conditioning and they were cooking conch fritters during the hurricane! Next time we are evacuating to Green Turtle!