Marsh Harbour/Eastern Shores

[AbacoVacations]

Looking for information about the Bahama Palm Shore area.

[Bluehouse]

This is to also join in and say that I, too, would like to know how the Bahama Palm Shore area is. Has anyone heard?

[Tudune]

Thursday 9/9/04 8:13 AM Central Daylight Time:

Hello, everyone interested in info about BPS. Thought I would begin by pasting info I copied from the Marsh Harbour thread sent yesterday. It does have a little info about Bahama Palm Shores. (This is Janene Roessler writing from Minnesota. Our BPS home's handle is Tudune.)
Message from Johnnycake-Marsh Harbour Report
9/8/04 5PM
Just spoke with Johnnycake and he can’t wait to be back on the board posting his information directly but currently has no Internet access. He would like to say thanks to everyone for their prayers and concerns. He tells us at his home (located on Pelican Shores - looking out towards Man-A-War Cay), they are very fortunate as he now has power, water and telephone service. But he says they are one of very few to have all these services. All the people of Abaco and the municipal companies have been working very hard putting it all back together. Marsh Harbour Airport has flights arriving via charter – No commercial flights yet. Did see a large cargo plane take off so it looks as though supplies are starting to arrive. The main terminal building at MHH airport is not being used as of today. Flights are going over to the Cherokee building, on the West Side of the airport, for unloading and parking. He ran into one of his friends from the Cherokee Sound area and they still do not have power. Johnnycake spoke with George Riviere, a surveyor in MHH, George has a home in Bahama Palms Shores (also known as High Banks) and his home was missing shingles but all else was fine. At this time johnnycake is going to drive down into Bahama Palm Shores. The highway leading to this area has been flooded near the sheep farm. He tells us there is still a couple of inches of water on the road but feels it is passable at this point. Will get back to you all once we hear his report of Bahama Palm Shore area.

[johnnycake]

Hello Everyone
This Hurricane was just aweful to go thru. It really shreds your nerves.
As of this afternoon there is no power at Bahama Palm Shores. I talked with Kay from Abaco Dive Adventures who lives in B. P. S. and she gave me that information. Also the drive I made yesterday as follows, I went down to the area of Dale Blanks house. The sea rolled over the road just north of their house. The Blanks house had all its shutters still on but I could not see it there was any roof damage. The house just north of the Blanks did not do to well. I could see roof damage on the sea side and the foundation was somewhat washed out on the beach side. The house called Marantha did well. The Dave Johnson house near the Blanks did well also. However the road between the Blanks and the Johnsons is going to need a dozer to clear all the heavy Casaurena trees covering it. I am guessing the erosion of the bank was about 6 to 8 feet. Dave Wallace house did well but has shingles standing on end. Donnita Hill has a lot of water damage in her house.

It just took me 3 hours to get to this point on the board because the internet service keeps cutting in and out but was able to give you this bit o info.

Its good to be back in communication even though it is really limited right now.

Portable generators are need but none available.
johnnycake

[GoodGenes]

Thanks for the report. Was Kay and Vic's house okay? Please tell her we are thinking of her -- hope all is okay with their home and Abaco Dive Adventures.

[Bluehouse]

Thanks so much for this update. This is really helpful. It was exactly the area that my husband and I were wondering about. I am grateful that you took the time to check it out, and am glad to learn that the Blank's home is ok. That's too bad about the neighbors.

[johnnycake]

Kay still does not have any electricity. That means, no refrigeration and no water for 1 week. No fun. There dive shop did get some water but they wet vacuumed it out yesterday. The dive boat is OK and was safe in the creek below my house near Rich Rentals.

[GoodGenes]

Thanks for the info -- please pass on our regards when you see her. Do you know if their house had any damage? Glad to hear that she is okay and their shop and boat made it through okay. We exchanged E-mail right before the storm hit and I encouraged her to seek shelter elsewhere -- did she? Really appreciate all the info you are passing on to us. Gene hopes to get down there next week, weather permitting (we are not mentioning any storms by name around here).

[johnnycake]

Yes, I think their home had water damage, wet ceiling and wet insulation I should see her tommorrow and I will pass on the message to her

[AbacoVacations]

Welcome back Johnnycake....

I have to say to everyone that Johnnycake has been so helpful obtaining information for us and we all can't thank him enough. He went that extra mile. The best thing we can all do now is to rent a car from him if we should need one during our next visit to Abaco. He is now located at MHH airport. You could not ask for a more thoughtful or kinder person. Job well done!!!! :)

[wbruce53]

My House "Last Resort" is immediately south of Dale Blanks is that the house you mean had signicant damage. Thanks.

[Tudune]

Bill, I'm sure that Johnnycake is NOT referring to your house but rather to the original Blank house.

[stagalee]

need to get rid of all those cassuarina's on your BPS beach to prevent the constant erosion everytime a storm comes through - granted these, floyd/francies, were big storms and would have taken a bite anyways - the trees are the major reason the big storms take so much of the beach front and every year someone else's house becomes "beach front property"

[GoodGenes]

Yes, I think their home had water damage, wet ceiling and wet insulation I should see her tommorrow and I will pass on the message to her
Thanks so much for all the info. We really appreciate all the firsthand reports. Tell Kay we wish her well -- sorry to hear they had water damage, but hope it dries quickly and they don't have serious damage.

[Tudune]

Lee Parks is at Bahama Palm Shore and in communication with his wife Carol back in the States. The word is that there is power at BPS.

[Wynne72]

Please by no means am I an expert on coastal erosion but I would think the cassuarina's would have "some" value to protect against erosion with these storm. Wouldn't the roots act as a buffer and prevent the sand from washing away completely. Eradicating them would leave everything exposed?

[TurtleDreams]

My understanding is that they are very shallow rooted and prevent any growth under them leaving the beach much more vulnerable than it would be if native plants were allowed re-establish. They have taken over large areas threatening better suited native vegetation such as, Beach Grape, Yellow Pine, and a variety of native palm plus numerous native low growing, soil holding shrubs and beach grasses. They limit the natural diversity adapted to the unique habitat of the Bahamas which includes hurricanes.
For more info see http://www.friendsoftheenvironment.org/.
Susan

[Tudune]

There were no casaurinas there before bulldozers arrived and the area was "developed." Casaurinas choke out all the natural beach plants that would prevent erosion, like sea oats, etc. I do believe the previous writer was correct in saying we need to get rid of the casaurinas and encourage the native growth, so that the beach at BPS would look more like beaches further south, more like Schooner Bay.

[Wynne72]

Susan, Steve & Janene -
Thank you for the information on this subject. Looks like I will be clearing my lot within the next 6 months and will begin to replace with native plants to help strengthen the BPS coastline.

Howard Wynne

[Bluehouse]

The way I understand it, the Casssurina's do not ack as a buffer, because the root systems kill all other roots that might be under the tree, and do not allow other plant life to grow there. In other words, they make the land beneath them barren, except for the cassurina plant itself. Then along comes a storm, and the cassurinas tip over, leaving no supportive root system behind to hold down the land.

[peterodgers]

The way I understand it, the Casssurina's do not ack as a buffer, because the root systems kill all other roots that might be under the tree, and do not allow other plant life to grow there. In other words, they make the land beneath them barren, except for the cassurina plant itself. Then along comes a storm, and the cassurinas tip over, leaving no supportive root system behind to hold down the land.
IMHO, the casurinas blow over because the tall ones offer too much wind resistance for their shallow root structure to support. It's a matter of simple physics. Also, in general, it is not wise to build roads on the top of dunes because it is the nature of sea front dunes" to come and go. Hardly a surprise, eh?

[Bluehouse]

Does anyone know what the current rules are concerning dogs in BPS? I have driven around certain blocks and had my car badly chased. with dogs aggressively leaping on the car. What happens to the poor person who steps out of their car? For that matter, it has even happened to us when we have driven by certain locations in Marsh Harbour. that our car is chased by wildly leaping and barking dogs. Are there any basic rules concerning loose dogs? It cannot possibly be good for tourism. Does anyone have any knowledge how such situations are currently handled?

[johnnycake]

Hard to believe we're going thru this again! Everything is battened down tight here. The storm surge is already rising. The sea is already rolling over our sea wall. Tide should be going out but it is still coming in. Hopefully we will not get battered with the mornings high tide. I would like to attach a photo I took at 6pm of Pelican Beach Villas.
How can I do that? The water at Pelican Beach Villas is already washing around the foundations. The wind is not blowing to hard as of yet but the surge in the sea is unbelievable. Our generator was new in the last storm of Frances. However it stopped working. I was told by the mechanic that it has a factory defect in the overhead valve rocker. Couldn't get replacement part here in time. So, if the power goes out we only have a 400 watt inverter that we have hooked up to our car battery. (Only enough power for a few light bulbs and won't be able to power our computer) WE will give updates as we can from here in Marsh Harbour. Again, we are located near Pelican shores on the waterfront facing Man-0-war.

How do we upload the pictures we took 1 hour ago?

[DrRalph]

First, make sure you have enough oil in your genny. Several of them have a low oil cutoff switch. Ours stopped right after Frances, I checked the oil and it was low. I added oil, and it came right back up.

As far as posting a pic: click on "reply to thread;" beneath that window you'll see a box called "Additional options." Within that is a box titled "Attach files;" click on "manage attachments," you can upload your image file from there.

Before you try it, use a graphics program such as Photoshop to resize your image such that it is no larger than 600 pixels in width, and the overall size is less than 100 kB. It should work for you;) .

If you can't get it to work, send me an email and attach the file to it, I'll post it.

[HollyAnn]

Don't think that there aren't lots of us out here praying for all of you. My husband and I love the Abacos, especially Hopetown. I know the beauty of the islands, the people and the fragile structure of some of the buildings. I've been glued to the Weather Channel and MSNBC every time a storm comes through.

Right now I know you're in the thick of it and I'm praying hard for you all.

Hope to hear tomorrow morning that everyone is okay!!
HollyAnn
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[pelicanpete]

Hi Johnycake,
Thanks for your report on Pelican Shores. I'm also a resident of Pelican Shores, looking out towards M-O-W, on the beach but, alas, I'm sitting Jeanne out on the Treasure Coast where it will hit sometime Sunday. If you can give any updates on Pelican Shores after the storm (assuming you still may have power/phones) it would be really appreciated. Hope you and your family and neighbours stay safe. Good luck with getting your pics on the forum.
Take care everyone.
Pete

[DrRalph]

These are the pics Johhnycake was trying to post...hope you make it through this :) .

[johnnycake]

Its now 10:45pm Friday night. We are starting to feel the feeder bands coming thru. The power has been starting to dip and spike a few times. Will keep trying to keep you posted as things go along. Hope the power stays on and the internet

[Moderator242]

Please post any information here.

[johnnycake]

W just got the 11pm update that said the eye was 135 miles east of Marsh Harbour. At 12 MPH forward speed that will bring the eye in about 11 hours. So I guess we will be feeling the storm for the next 24 plus hours. The wind is howling outside and sounds like it is getting stronger. At this point my family and I will plan to move inland 2 homes about 4 to 5 am. There is not a computer where we will be moving to so whenever possible I will give another update.

[johnnycake]

We may loose communications real soon. The power dipped and I lost the internet but it came back on. I just looked around the corner and all the lights are off at Man-O-War. I'll stay on as long as I can

[ohio buckeye]

Hope every one will ride this one out.. you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!God bless and keep you all safe!!!!

[buddha cat]

Johnnycake, those pictures sure are unsettling. Don't wait too long to move inland. I'll sure be thinking of you and everyone else in Abaco the next 24 hrs. For the last 2 hrs I've anxiously been clicking back and forth between this board and my local online newspaper, which has a good weather link. http://www.towndock.net/ Thanks for keeping us well informed. I'm prayin' for you!

Mitzi

[johnnycake]

We are still connected here. Thank you all for your thoughts. I just check the tide chart and at 6 am will be high tide and the eye will be here a few hours after that. Not good

[johnnycake]

Something just slammed the side of our house. I took a quick check and things look OK. Great news. When I was just out checking things, I can see that the Man-0-War street lights are back on. It makes it easier through the night if you still have electric power

[SunBaby]

To Johnnycake and all Abaconians: We love Abaco and are so sorry you're going through this again. We hope you stay safe. We'll be anxiously waiting for news after the hurricane passes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[E&CNewell]

For those that can not see Miami WPLG channel 10 reporter that is in MH, we just saw his video report taken during the eye. They drove along the MH waterfront and there was seaweed and some water across the road with what appears to be significant flooding/high water from the harbour, they showed damaged docks at the Conch Inn, a catamaran come ashore where the conch stand was next to Snappas and indeed a Mainship boat had come ashore infront of Sapadillys. An interview with the Police Chief stated that there were no injuries reported. He further stated that the new port building had significant damage. They then gave a live report that the second half had begun and that the eye lasted almost 2 hours.

[Emkarolyyi]

Well, we have a catamaran near the location mentioned. I am praying. My husband, Sandor, was just in Marsh Harbour for 8 days working on our damaged catamaran. Its called III Pipach. Any news on our boat anyone? Our boat is at Mangoes marina. There are only two boats there right now, ours and another sailboat(mono-hull). Next door at Harbourview Marina is another catamaran.

Also we are sorry for Abaconians. Things were already a disaster after Frances. Our prayers for all of you there.

Sandor and Emily Karolyi and family

[Malachisue]

Johnnycake - We hope you and yours, and all on ABaco are safe and well. Thank you to the Newells for the latest reports. We are in the UK and cannot access anything about the current situation, except on this brilliant board. Our son Nick, is in Marsh Harbour, together with Dorothea, and children Jacob (age 7)and Caitlin(age 5). Nick works as a chef, in Mangos, and we would really appreciate any news about their safety.
Many thanks, and our thoughts are with you all on ABaco.

[gatorman]

Weather Channel on the air from Marsh Harbour. Lots of boats in the streets, very wet. Doesn't look good.

[thenuttymermaid]

Just got a report from neighbor in Leisure Lee at 10:00a.m. Dwight is bailing water from his house. The surge is about 2 feet above normal ground level, a tree floated by his boat. Everyone is in my prayers, question Where do you throw the water out when bailing? Just kidding! God bless everyone and may they all be safe. Stuff is stuff but people are our loved ones. The Nutty Mermaid

[nomotoys]

Is there anyone who can tell me the flooding status of the houses in the Great Abaco Club? Thanks.

[nomotoys]

Anyone have information on Great Abaco Club status?

[Pat D.]

I hope I am doing this right - my first attempt at posting on this new board. When this horrible weather is over I would like to know how Scotty is doing. I am assuming that he is very busy but I would like to know he is okay. I would also be interested in knowing how the Regattas weathered this last blow? My thoughts are with you all - God Bless!
Pat D.

[HollyAnn]

After going through hurricanes ourselves we can empathize with every emotion johnnycake is expressing. I am so glad I found this message board. Every storm that threatens any of the Bahamas, but esp the Abacos worries me so and now I can find out how you all are this way.

We're still praying and watching the TV! Stay safe!!
H

[HollyAnn]

Just saw the WPLG resport from MH on the Weather Channel. Couldn't see the name of the Cat beached but there was a boat named the "Indolore" (I think) in the street farther in.

It looks messy and lots of power poles down -- but what about injuries? That's the most important thing. Still praying for your safety.
H

[Sandor Karolyi]

I pray for you all in the Abacos,...I have a catamaran at Mangoes marina, one of two boats there. It is just 8 days I came back from M.H. from cleaning my damages from Frances. The news here is that there is a catamaran on shore next to Snappers, can anyone tell me about it?...My Cat's name is III Pipacs. The lines where all holding III Pipacs as when Francis left, I hope they held the surge this time.
Any news will be appreciated,.....and God bless you all !........Sandor

[docb]

Anyone know of the situation in Boat Harbour? Banana Wind suffered minor damage from Frances but as "Scotty" often said: "Captain Kirk, she can't take much more of this before she'll start to break up!"

[CATNAPSzzz]

The cat ashore was tied up to Harbour View's dock just behind Snappas, not at Mangoes.

While we were down there last week taking care of CATNAPSzzz Offshore (our house) we were at Snappas and I commented to Kathy about the beautiful cat that was tied up there. Also visited Kenny Long to exchange dammage reports and say hello. What a shock to watch the Weather Channel this AM and see that boat up on the sea wall and Kenny wading through the water and reporting on the loss of his marina. Made us forget about what might have befallen our house.

Harry
CATNAPSzzz

[NancyMeisner]

If you watch the Weather Channel report, you can see the catamaran quite clearly and then you can determine if it's yours.

[Hugh Coyle]

Ed & Cindy, God Bless You all, we pray for you. I hope Joan and everybody else in Leisure Lee and all of Abaco are Ok. How much water from the storm surge hit Leisure Lee.?? Hugh from Ohio :confused: :(

[Sandor Karolyi]

In effect the Catamaran shown on Weather Channel report is not mine, however, it was jus about thirty yards away from where mine was. From where the video is taken it is just behind that immage. Have the lines held out? Who knows.

Thank you,.....Sandor

[SoCalMC]

Anyone have information on the houses on Eastern Shore?? How did they fare damage wise?
Thanks,
MC

[norvell]

Just saw that footage on TWC and I could make out the name of one of the boats ashore there and it is called "Indore".





For those that can not see Miami WPLG channel 10 reporter that is in MH, we just saw his video report taken during the eye. They drove along the MH waterfront and there was seaweed and some water across the road with what appears to be significant flooding/high water from the harbour, they showed damaged docks at the Conch Inn, a catamaran come ashore where the conch stand was next to Snappas and indeed a Mainship boat had come ashore infront of Sapadillys. An interview with the Police Chief stated that there were no injuries reported. He further stated that the new port building had significant damage. They then gave a live report that the second half had begun and that the eye lasted almost 2 hours.

[E&CNewell]

We are located in Nassau and ZNS is reporting from Bahamas National Emergency Management who has been in touch with the island Administrator via sat phone. Still no reports of injury. They report up to 6 feet of flooding in parts of MH, damage to the new port facility including dock and building, damage to docks and buildings on the harbour front, and the National Insurance Building (near Yamaha/Police Station) suffered roof damage. They gave no reports for other areas of Abaco.

[Malachisue]

Thank you for that last posting in Nassau - it seems so far away from the UK, and the important thing is that no injuries are reported! I guess it will be a long time before communications are restored, so just to know our family are probably safe is such a relief.

[fennders46]

Does anyone have any information on The Marsh Harbour Boatyard. I have a boat up on the hard and hope its still up on the jacks. Any info is appreciated.

[peterodgers]

HT Fire & Rescue reports on their web site that the Road to Eastern Shore was "severed" at Crossing Beach near the ferry dock. There is no other news at this time about the Eastern Shore.

[GoodGenes]

For some reason we see no reports at www.hopetownfirerescue.com (http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com) Is there a secret to accessing them? Very anxious to learn about friends on Elbow Cay and have not been able to get through by phone, of course.

[peterodgers]

http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com/ is the link i used to access the site. it came right up for me and the updates are on the first page. therein, it was reported that there was no loss of life.

[GoodGenes]

http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com/ is the link i used to access the site. it came right up for me and the updates are on the first page. therein, it was reported that there was no loss of life.
That is the link we are using...hmmm? Would you be so kind to copy and paste the info to an E-mail to us at Eugenejean@aol.com -- the best news is no loss of life.

[BOB & JUDY WILLIAMS]

Just Heard From Bob On "vista" Kimberly Ann, Chablis And Elegant 1 Made It. They Are On Dock 6th At This Time At Abaco Beach Resort. Dave And Barb And Bob And Kathy Are Fine. Thank You God. I Hope Everyone Else There Is O.k. Too.

[Sur Le Mar]

I just pulled up the HT fire rescue site and had to "refresh" to see the latest postings. For some reason it does not automatically refresh when you visit.

[nomotoys]

Does anyone have information on the Great Abaco Club as to flooding damage? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

[GoodGenes]

That is the link we are using...hmmm? Would you be so kind to copy and paste the info to an E-mail to us at Eugenejean@aol.com -- the best news is no loss of life.
Finally was able to bring up the reports with "F4" and now able to see reports. Thanks.

[dpdash]

Saw on the news a 50'er on the street leaning up against Sapadilly's, a large catamaran almost on the road by Snappa's. They said almost every dock in Marsh was damaged.

[MARIA B]

Does Anyone Have More Information On Leisure Lee? My Sister,cookie &jaime) Live There. Worried Sick All The Way Here In Massachusetts. Praying For You All.

[SoCalMC]

Thanks for the information on Eastern Shore. If anyone knows anything about the houses, Crosswinds in particular, information would be appreciated.
Thank God so far,
MC

[Calypso]

Just got a call from Sat Phone from Eastern Shores. Our house "Calypso" lost its dock and lifts. Many other docks damaged or gone/ Parts on the side of the road have fallen into sea ..up to 8ft sections. LOTS OF SURGE damage all along Eastern Shores.

Adrian & Alex

[bobcat]

Bob and Midge would like ANY information on our boat BOBCAT which was carefully and heavily tied up @ Harbour View Marina. We saw TV images from the WX channel here in the US showing a friend's Cat up on the sea-wall between Harbour View and Mango's Rest. and Kenny Long showing his totally destroyed Port O'Call marina. We don't have good vibes about this one. Bobcat previously survived Michelle and Francis in the same spot with NO damage but it looked like the storm surge must have been something else.!

Good luck and health to ALL our friends in Abaco. You have a LOT more to worry about than a boat!

[sugar loaf Roger]

Can anyone on the eastern shore see the status of the homes on Sugar loaf?? Has anyone heard of how Joe & Donna Kern weathered the storm?? They do not have a phone ....

[nomotoys]

Still looking for any news on how homes in the Club faired the wrath of Jeanne? Would appreciate any info available.

Thanks

[islandpilot]

Any news of how Marsh Harbour Marina and the owners of the Jibroom, Tom and Boo are? We are their friends in WPB that went thru the storm but have internet...no power and were worried about them. We also have a boat tied up there, Addictive, 31 Tiara and were seeking any news. Did the docks make it on the northern side of the harbour. I see that the south side had major damage. We will be flying over private ASAP so if anyone can tell us when the airport is partially available, we can bring in some supplies. Thank you for any news or information. You are in our prayers.

[ali]

does any one knows how sandypoint and marshharbour feared in the storm? Please let me know. I am very concern about my father who is i8n sandy point and my aunt and cousiins in marsh harbour

. Ali

[Evonne]

HI, This is Evonne from Salem, Or does anyone have any information on Hope Town. Friends stuck at the Sasse Dolphin have had not word from them.

Thanks

[Bluehouse]

Has anybody heard about what has happened to people in Bahama Palm Shores area? It sounds as though it is quieter now, but people are truly stunned by the size of the storm. It is a relief to hear that thus far, there are not reports of any one killed. I hope this continues to be the case. The reports out of Marsh Harbor would lead one to believe that people are going to need a lot of help.

[Malachisue]

Hi, I have just had a call by sat. phone from my son in Marsh Harbour to say everybody is safe (thank God), but that it was very frightening, especially for the kiddies. They expect to be without power, phones etc. for something approaching three weeks. Lots of damage to docks and sea damage everywhere. But he had been up to make sure a friend was safe at Eastern Shores so it must be accessible.
Hope this helps,
Malachisue

[gypsycommon]

Unsure about previous Post...what is status of Port O Call Marina. It appeared Longs Landing is gone, but they are not one in the same.

[sharontatro]

Does anyone have word on the state of Regattas, Chris Smith or Jim Eastwood? It looked like they were showing the Hill units on TWC and the roofs had damage. Did the storm surge get the units on the beach? Thanks for replying and we hope everyone is okay.

[HUNTER]

I am glad to hear everyone is apparently safe. I have a boat in storage @ The Outboard Shop. Any information about how the boats on the racks faired would be appreciated.
LHUNTER27@aol.com

[Kwmac13]

Has anyone heard how St. Simon's Anglican Church in TC fared/ Ditto for St. Peters in GTC. Also any news on the northern part of the island, from the airport up to Crown Haven? This is Fr. MacKenzie, former Anglican priest there who is concerned about his former flock. Also how did Sand Banks fare? Thanks for any news. We were there for Floyd and know the devastation that storms can cause to lives.

[B. Odom]

I am seeking information on family members: The Odom and Borders Families. They were in Treasure Cay at Suncrest Villas. Does anyone have any information?

[Calypso]

Folks

I don't have any specific damage info, sorry I know what it would be like to not know all the details. Friends tried to drive up Eastern Shores today but could only to the bend at the Appelbys house. Seems the road is covered in debris and submerged at this time at the bend (the Duplex).

Friends walked as far as Seascape and it seems that the House damage looked light except that Cheryl had some "significant roof damage, perhaps from a Tornado". Minor roof damage from wind is what they said.

Most of the docks on one side of the road are gone/damaged. That'll teach us! It seems the Creek side faired much better and docks remain in intact (again info is partial but that's the best we have at this stage)

Water rose as high as our garage doors, which are about 15-20ft above normal sea level so some low lying properties probably experienced some flooding.

A number of seawalls look damaged or show significant erosion.

If we hear any more we'll let you know. Say a little prayer that Cheryl and Jay are OK.

Adrian & Alex

[corky]

Does anyone know about damage in Eastern Harbour? Boats, docks, houses etc.
Thanks Corky

[DougieDo]

I spoke with a friend a couple hours ago who flew from Nassau to MHH (then back to Nassau) He drove to Bahama Palm Shores. He reported that everyone was OK. He also said they were very discouraged and tired as a result of the repeated storms.
The beach has more erosion and many palm trees have blown over.
His house had additional roof damage (but nothing too severe) & most recent plantings were ripped out of the ground.

As to your other questions - I know just what dogs your are talking about - real nasty - but i believe they belong to a (former??) police SGT Woodside?? - not sure but I think this is correct. It's really a problem. very agressive dogs and not controlled even when the people are away. wish i knew what to do.

As far as the Cassurina trees go - do yourself a favor and kill every one you can. nothing but trouble. you will learn to hate them (someone told me that 30 years ago when I first came to BPS) and I now know it to be true.

[bahamian69]

This is a copy of an eamil I just received from my sister in Marsh Harbour. I have edited it a bit for personal reasons.

"Well here we are after Jeanne. Sad to say Marsh Harbour is a complete mess! All docks are mangled along the harbour. Boats gallore on the road in front of Sapodillas and Snappas. Power Lines down, Trees down, Water as high as four feet in all the businesses down town, the list goes on. I'm very surprised that I have email tonight. We are on Generator power here at my house, and I thought of trying it out.
Mom's house is slightly damaged with wet floors that are beginning to warp already. Some roof damage, but Mom has already talked to Tim Duggan about repairs. The front yard has been washed away, like after Floyd. Parts of peoples docks are up by Mom's porch.
My house is o..k. Whenever we get a phone line out Mom or I will try to call, but don't be alarmed if it's awhile before you here ffrom us. In the meantime you can try to e.mail me.
The new Govt. Dock is a total disaster. I don't know when boats will be able to come in.
Perry says that Abaco Airs hanger doors blew In and the back of the hanger is pushed out by the force of the wind. I don't think any of their planes were damaged.
That's all for now.

[bobcat]

Looking for ANY info on our boat, Bobcat, which was @ Harbour View Marina where she survived Francis w/ No damage. The Cat everyone saw on TV on the seawall by Mangos was NOT ours ( but sadly, a friend's) Want to come to MHH but have no idea if there is any boat to come to!

[scurvysupporter]

Looking for any information on the following people "Skeet", P-O & Elle, Tom and Boo, and the sailing vessle Shenandoah! we are friends and family any info would be helpful

[FlyBoy]

Special thoughts go out to Maureen & Husband, Tim & April, Daron and Family, and all on Marsh Harbour and in the Abacos who have been hit (again) by Jeanne. Not sure what we can do from here, but if there IS anything we can assist with, let us know. We were lucky with this one and were spared. God speed with your recovery. Paul, Gisela, Gracie & Ryan. Port Orange, Fl.

[Tami Siewruk]

We have heard Donna on the radio and when I spoke with her she said they faired the storm well.


Can anyone on the eastern shore see the status of the homes on Sugar loaf?? Has anyone heard of how Joe & Donna Kern weathered the storm?? They do not have a phone ....

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello, a private flight came into Marsh today. They had special permission from Nassau.

[Bluehouse]

Thank you so much for this information. I am pleased to learn that they have survived with beach erosion, palm trees down and largely roof damage. They have to be discouraged and tired given the onslaught of storms they received. This means, then, that the road was clear going down, which is also good news. I am planning to go down myself, if at all possible, on 10 October and still may go, in order to assess damage, but am not sure yet whether it is going to be too much of a burden for outsiders to come in, given the blast that Marsh Harbour just received. It sounds as though the airport has again, been badly hit.

As for the dogs, I think it would be good to keep discussing this, and to come up with a reasonable solution. It is an issue of safety, no doubt. It would seem to be very reasonable to expect all such wild dogs to be chained, at the very least. Even then, they can be very intimidating and cause others to be fearful and anxious, when they are leaping at the end of their chains and barking wildly. Given the beauty and peacefulness of this georgeous island, there should be no need for such aggressive animals to be kept.

Let's hope that Cassurina trees received the most damage this time around. I plan to take your advice and start knocking all remaining ones down, this fall. Again, thank you for this update.

[sharontatro]

Please post any info you have on this area of the island. We know that it faired well through Francis but have a feeling that it wasn't so lucky this time around. We also have not been able to reach Jim Eastwood and his family on that side as well. Any information would be very appreciated.

[tailwind]

any info on damage at the regattas???

[Alison & Peter]

I am new to this site. Sorry to interrupt, but is anyone able to report the status of Snappas and the main road in MH between Triple J and Conch Inn?

[tailwind]

any news on damage and or power at the regattas??

[nakiawong]

has anyone heard anything from anyone in casurina point? my mom and brother and uncles live there... the Wong's and Knowles's....

[Dawn Moriarty-Odom]

I am seeking information on family members: The Odom and Borders Families. They were in Treasure Cay at Suncrest Villas. Does anyone have any information?
I posted this request under my mothers name. This is her daughter, Dawn. I have now joined under my own name so it is less confusing. My family stayed on Abaco through Jeanne. I am hoping to get an update on their situation. They stayed at Stafford Symonette's church for shelter, but should have returned to the villas by now. Was that area hit hard? What type of damage? Does anyone know them or Stafford?

[Down The Hatch]

We saw pictures from Marsh Harbour on Weather Channel. It was good to see some familiar faces. It makes us home sick. Has anyone got info on the Moorings docks and boats? Our boat is Rum Runner. Please let us know anything you have seen. Thanks, John Walters

[scurvysupporter]

Looking for any information on the following people "Skeet", P-O & Elle, Tom and Boo, and the sailing vessle Shenandoah! we are friends and family any info would be helpful

[henkvanbaaren]

Does anyone have any information as to how Pelican shores fared during Jeanne ?

How about the docks on that side of the harbour entrance...and at Pelican Point ?

[scurvysupporter]

www.hopetownfirerescue.com (http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com/) Has some excellent damage assesments just recently posted :D

[pelicanpete]

Does anyone have any information as to how Pelican shores fared during Jeanne ?

How about the docks on that side of the harbour entrance...and at Pelican Point ?This is only second hand info so please take it only as such. (I also own a home on Pelican Shores so am myself awaiting more detailed info). Pelican Beach Villas - all gone. Snapper Point - damage to docks. Shore-is Good - Damaged but to what extent not known. Beleived superficial although dock in Duck Pond has been destroyed. Rainbow Reach - fence down. Six feet of water surged through some properties. Believe boats in Boat Harbour faired well.

Can anyone provide more info?

Hope all our friends are safe and well.

Pete & Helen

[nikkiluna]

Hi, If anyone has any news on Louis Schneider and his family, I'd appreciate it. His house is right next to the Moorings in Marsh Harbour and I wonder if they made it allright. I have not been able to get in touch with him for days and am worried. Thank you to anyone that can give me some news.

[darkdud]

Relaying a message from Erin (and Reine) Lowe-Pagliario on Grand Bahama to Cap'n "Jersey Boy" Ron Pagliario that they are all okay and have water and power. If anyone can relay the message to Ron and post an update if they've any news of him. Feel free to email any messages as well to michael@visionforge.org

Thanks for the help and we are all thinking of you during this tramatic time. Good Luck

Michael Boardman

[AbacoVacations]

9/27/04 537PM REPORT FROM JOHNNY CAKE – LOCATED IN MARSH HARBOUR ON PELICAN SHORES.
“Things are not good here but all are safe. Reaching Mores Island Cell Tower from the highest hill in Abaco. Cherokee Tower is down and Marsh Harbour tower is not working. Will be a long time before phone service will be regained.” End.

[Aquarium]

We have a "concerned" lady named Sally, who is looking for information about Daryl Schmidt, he owns a house named "Southwind" on Pelican Shores. It's located on the Duck Pond. Daryl is the proud father of 3 dogs who are hopefully with him as we speak.
Any infomation would be very much appreciated.

[bahamian69]

Story in the Nassau Guardian

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/national_local/281546826188166.php

[docb]

Any chance someone could post a report on the condition of Marsh Harbour and Abaco Beach Resort? I have heard my boat, "Banana Wind" suffered major damage, but I'm unable to get in contact with Capt. Uncle Bob, the Florida Yacht Charter Manager.

[Balmybreezes]

As for the dogs, I think it would be good to keep discussing this, and to come up with a reasonable solution. It is an issue of safety, no doubt. It would seem to be very reasonable to expect all such wild dogs to be chained, at the very least. Even then, they can be very intimidating and cause others to be fearful and anxious, when they are leaping at the end of their chains and barking wildly. Given the beauty and peacefulness of this georgeous island, there should be no need for such aggressive animals to be kept.

And you propose to do 'what' with the wild dogs? Funny- no mention of reinforcing spaying and neutering,but then again, not surprised - boats seem to be more important than living things- to 'some' at least. Know what I mean? ;)

By the way, I didn't see any mention of the wild horses.......


Tim

[CaymanEllen]

We're from the Cayman Islands and just rode out Hurricane Ivan - cat 5, and unfortunately we have a boat at the Abaco Beach Resort Marina - Cayman Time - and was wondering what's happening... if anyone knows, please let us know!!!

lilellen@hotmail.com

Ellen

[CATNAPSzzz]

We saw Daryl just before we left Marsh last Tuesday. He was fine, dogs and all.
Have had no news out of Abaco since then.