Marsh Harbour

[David G]

David Gurney, friend and prior resident, is trying to verify that Sandra and Robert Albury (and family) of Marsh Harbor are all well and fine. He asked me to send this email as he has not been able to reach them today. If anyone knows of this family, please let them know! Thanks ...Linda L Rees-Murray, Clermont, Florida

[moonlit]

any news on how the homes there fared? also how about hotel and docks

[Plane Jane]

I receive the local Miami news and just heard a report from the crew that is stationed at the Abaco Beach Resort. (This is the same crew providing a feed to The Weather Channel.)

At 6:30, the anchors announced that they had just heard from the crew via sat phone and that they were still in the shelter, doing well, but unable to broadcast at the present time. Their last live report on the air was at 2:30 or so. Reports are expected as soon as it is safe to go outdoors.

Let's all hope that this storm gets moving and off of Abaco soon.

[hlgg]

Let's all hope that this storm gets moving and off of Abaco soon.[/QUOTE]
the storm wobbelt for hours around abaco to me
it looks as the storm peters out tonight

[meredith bakke]

we have a home in great abaco club and would like info also. Saw some tv footage on the weather channel of the marina and saw some familiar faces. WE weathered the last storm pretty well at the club during Floyd ...always concerned about lives and services. Looking for any news as soon as it is available. Thinking about everyone there and sending our thoughts and prayers.

[malbury]

Does anyone have any information on White Sound ... Elbow Cay ( Sea Spray Resort ) in particular. Any info will be appreciated. Have family there. All my prayers are with all of you in the Abaco area!!!

[dee]

My parents house is in Pelican Shores and we would love to hear how that area is fairing. Is the eye over you now? Please reply and let us know what is happening and how much damage we should expect. Our thoughts are with you for the clean up.

[JohnH]

We just heard from Chad.

Everyone is OK on Pelican Shores.

He said everyone is OK on the local Abaco cays to his knowledge, and he has made quite a bit of contact from what we understood - from our brief conversation.

He has been out and around; houses look OK; lots and lots of trees down.

It was a very brief conversation on the satt phone - it is still raining pretty hard.

That is really all I know, so please don't hit me with questions - I'll post to the board if and when we hear stuff.

Thanks,

John

[Moderator242]

Any questions you have for information as to Marsh Harbour, this is the place to do it.

[Cameron]

At 10:40 EDT, Weather channel had video footage from the miami news crew staying at boat harbour. Very short feed, no reporter v/o or on screen comments. Weather channel reports "the worse there is over" but still very much rain and wind visible.

No shots of sea of abaco, looks like they stepped out the door of their room and filmed the parking lot behind the hotel..

Good news is, if the news crew made it outside to film... then worst does seem to be over...

CNN also has had feeds from this crew before the storm hit...

[Abacowilly]

http://www.cnn.com/video/

There is a brief video here from Nassau.

AW

[Barbara]

Has anyone heard any news of how the boats in the Boat Harbour marina are?

[Keith]

Marsh Harbour amateur radio operator (Marti w/ Patti at Blue Dolphin) reported winds from the SW at 25 kts (estimated) with barometer reading of 999.9 and rising. The rain has stopped for the moment. Cloud cover may be decreasing (I could not hear this part of the message well.)

[caremy0922]

I am looking for Cookie Malone, Patty Sands, Cliff Bethel and family. Any info on them would be greatly appreciated. Last I heard they had gone to Marsh Habour before the storm. Their cell phones aren't working now. Thanks so much.

[AbacoAllie]

Hello all,

Hope everyone is weathering Frances well. I am looking for information about the Eastern Shore, specifically Dolphin Way which my parents used to own. Also any information as to the wellbeing of Lilla Strachan and family would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[Keyscaptain]

Thanks for Abaco news everyone.

Keyscaptain left his boat on green turtle cay on thursday at AYS.

Any word on the boatyard..please post

thanks
adam

[astartup]

The Weather Channel just showed a new clip from Marsh Harbour, filmed inside the resort. The news reporter that is stationed there at Abaco Beach Resort, Judy Echavez, was injured today trying to film some footage. She was hit by a piece of syrofoam and it broke a rib. As she said, anything flying at 80 MPH is dangerous!!!

Our daughter, her husband and their one year old baby live in Marsh Harbour. We maintained contact with them through MSM Messenger until early evening yesterday, but they lost their cable connection when Frances moved towards Freeport.

We're now anxiously waiting to hear from them!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with ALL of those in the Bahamas, but especially those that have no insurance and have so little already!!!

[Robert Bethel]

We are looking for information on our Aunt and Uncle, Di and Kent Russell in Marsh Harbor. We have not been able contact them. Any news is appreciated.

[Tuba4]

Does anyone have a report out of Marsh Harbour? I'd like to check on the safety of Duane and Donna Wells.

[Keith]

The latest weather information in Marsh Harbour: At 8:00pm EDT, they are experiencing sustained winds of 25 kts with gusts to 45kts. They are still getting rain bands.

[Wonkee]

any information on Memorial Plaza, Maurdee Albury's residence, or Louis Pinder's Family would be much appreciated thanks in advance
Wonkee

[Fanny Bay]

From: Wdhaph@aol.com http://getemail.sympatico.ca/en_CA_isp/images/rolocard.gif (http://getemail.sympatico.ca/agent/MobAddr?mod=1&msgid=INBOXMN382DELIM1579&field=from&index=0)Date: 2004/09/04 Sat PM 05:42:57 ESTTo: info@donereach.com, DONEREACH@aol.comSubject: Storm report from Abaco


Bob Buchan at Driftaway just called on a portable phone to tell us that our damage was very little. A few shingles on the overhang but not over the main part of the house, one panel of plywood and one of the porch windows blown in. I don't know if it is broken or just out of the frame. Even the orchids survived. The road had a few trees down which they took care of and the Tolers had some water in their house which Bob and Tommy cleaned up. Hope everyone else had it just as easy or better. Bill

[Sugar Reach]

Is there any word from Sugarloaf Cay, in particular Joe & Donna?

[islandpilot]

any news from tom and linda or the jibroom? Thanks

[CaymanEllen]

Hello all...does anyone have any news on how the AB Resort Marina has fared thru the hurricane? We have a boat there CAYMAN TIME and haven't gotten any word if it's ok??!! If anyone is there and can let us know, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, when will flights be able to come back in???

Thank you and our thoughts and prayers have been with everyone in the Bahamas...

From the Cayman Islands...

CaymanEllen

[MaggieD]

CNN has been showing shots of Marsh Harbor. The are saying it is Freeport, but it was Great Abaco Beach hotel. Lots of flooding through Marsh Harbor.

[TC regular]

Could anyone tell me if Molly and Chris Roberts are alright? thanks so much.

[MARIA B]

Looking For Information About Crystal Pinder And Family In Marsh Harbour.

[astartup]

CNN JUST did a live report out of Marsh Harbour. The reporter (Judy Echavez with WPLG) said that the the tip of Abaco that took the eyewall is where all the cell phone towers and land line towers are and they were damaged/destroyed. Damage in Marsh Harbour included structural damage to buildings, flooding, etc.

She also reported that they had heard that two people were air lifted out of Marsh Harbour. I talked with my son-in-law's mother who lives in Nassau, Bahamas this morning and she had heard the same report about the two being air lifted.

[moonglade]

Talked to Cheryl Finke last night...Rodney,Tom,Linda & Stephen all OK. A couple of boats sunk.

[Chester]

looking for info on The Cornea family, Bob, Phyllis, Rhonda, and Troy. Also Abaco youth camp. Thanks

[riss]

wondering if there are any confirm reports on the condition of the airports and when plans can start to land ... the region will really be needing those relief supplies.

[fennders46]

Does anyone have reports on conditions at the Marsh Harbour Shipyard. I have a boat, on the hard, and I'm anxious. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[Starla47]

I am looking for any information on my father, Ira Russell, and the rest of the Russell family. My Dad lives in Pelican Shores, right next to the Jib Room, and I haven't been able to get in touch with him at all. The news that 2 people have been flown out of Marsh Harbour worries me. If you know of anyone who can go and check on him and the house, please email me at Starla47@aol.com.

I have heard rumors that people are rowing around in boats in downtown MH because it is so flooded. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Abaco.


***Starla***

[TexasKids]

We in Texas hope all are safe and okay. There are many people here in Houston and across Texas who are interested in sending relief supplies into Marsh Harbour. Please let me know what you need, and if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to get these supplies in we would appreciate it. Also, we have a condo at the Regattas at Abaco and are interested in any reports of damages if anyone knows. Thanks and take care. Any information on Chris Smith and his family is also appreciated.

Wade, Lorye, Patti, and Melanie (the Texas kids)

[CaymanEllen]

Haven't heard anything either...we also have a boat - at the Abaco Beach Marina...very anxious to hear anything!!!

[flyingdogs]

please let us know condition of boats at abaco outboard (yamaha) - thanks

[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

[sal]

I know that information is hard to come by at this particular time, but a HUGE thank you to those of you who are providing information to those of us who are just sitting and waiting over here in the states. Hopefully all of the people of the Abaco will remain safe while they begin to recover

[bahamian69]

Hi everyone. This is Todd in Toronto. I just spoke with Andrew Kelly of Abaco Air. He is leaving Key West at about 9:30 am to fly into Nassau and then into either Marsh Harbour or Treasure Cay depending on which one is open first. He as not been able to contact anyone on Abaco. When he takes off again from Abaco he is going to call me on his cell phone as soon as he gets in range of a cell site that can relay. Hope all is well.

[Seatomountains]

Interested in sharing a charter ir hitching a ride to Marsh today or tomorrow from the Carolinas or Georgia. Please e-mail mbsadler@charter.net Thanks

[Barbara]

Just spoke with a reliable source (this am) - boats in Boat Harbour (docked in docks 5 & 6) reported to have faired well - some rub rail damage.

Info came out by sat phone - by another boat owner.

No info on specific boats - as time on the phone was limited.

Barbara

[RumRunners]

We are in the UK and have a home in Great Abaco Club, next to Boat Harbour. Any information on Hurricane Frances damage to the Club homes would be much appreciated. We have been unable to make any contact by phone, and are worried!

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone



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



But I just read this on the board





TC airport is operating







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

Thanks, Brad Barrett

But I just read this on the board





TC airport is operating




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

Thanks, Brad Barrett

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

[waydous]

Any new on the Moorings fleet in Marsh Harbor? Good luck all

Doug

[islandpilot]

does anyone know if they have diesel boat fuel anywhere in the northern bahamas to take a boat back to wpb?

[islandpilot]

let us know the airport situation we are planning on flying in private tomorrow if open..thanks

[Seay]

Can anyone give me any information on Timmy Roberts. His mother and sister, Myrtle and Julie are in the states and I have just spoken to them by phone and they are concerned. Please let me know?

[doranick]

Hi this is Nick and Dorothea (Chef of Mangoes) and we are looking for news of friends of ours in Abaco.
Having been frustrated in our attempts to call everyone we were hoping to get news on Bob,Christine and Yael Sawyer,Penny and Jimmy Vaughan, Erin,Ron and Rain,Frank and Jackie Key and anyone who works at Mangoes eg Lisa, Garnet,Peter etc...
We are a many miles away but our thoughts are with you all.
Nick

[Mary T]

Here is some information from an email I received yesterday. The information was from Jim Eastwood at the resort, who called his daughter on a sattelite phone.

Abaco has had 19 “ of rain. There was no flooding of units in the Abaco Towns portion of the resort (timeshare portion). Storm surge missed damaging us : no serious flooding of our units. Roofs held up well too; no serious damage done. 2 beachfront units received minor water damage in the ceiling (from the wind and rain combined)We lost the deck at the beachfront. There is Vegetation damage on the resort (trees blown over, etc)

News around town: Flooding on the roadways is starting to subside. Sapodilly’s restaurant lost one of their big sapodilly trees, otherwise fine. Wally’s restaurant (and Maureen and staff) is fine.

Everything that could be moved from the beach was, including lawn furniture, shells on the railings and the coconuts from the trees.

Jim and Chris estimate they may begin receiveing guests again on Saturday (which is great!)

[TexasKids]

Mary, thanks for the update on the Regattas. We are happy to hear the damages were not as bad as they could have been.

If you are able, please pass along a message to Jim to ask Chris to call me tomorrow. We would like to start gathering and sending supplies.

Thanks again,

Wade, Lorye, Patti and Melanie (the Texas kids)

[Teamstone]

If there is anything I can do to help from Minnesota, please let me know

Tom Gasser

[Deja Vu]

We are concerned with how Deja Vu weathered the storm in Man-O-War's Eastern Harbour. Does anyone have information? Our e-mail address is mdbugala@earthlink.net.

[startupgirl]

I'm just wanting to know if my sister and her husband and baby are alright...they rode out the storm in Vincent Pinder's house...We have not heard from them since sat. night about 9p.m. If anyone knows them and knows how they are doing would you please let me know...they are the youth leaders at New Vision Ministries on Marsh Harbour, and just bought a new house in Pelican Shores.... thanks and God Bless....

[Emkarolyyi]

I spoke with Lisa both yesterday and the day before by satellite phone. Someone named Bill from Connecticut was there hellping tend to damaged boats(mine). She was fine but said her home was/had been badly flooded. Same goes for Winkie's home.

My husband is on his way there today from Ft. Lauderdale on a 2:30 flight. Not sure where it will be landing - either TC or MH.

Hope everyone else is well too. GEt ready for Ivan!

Emily in Wash, D.C.

[lowe41]

Anyone with any information of Tito Baldwin, could you please pass that information on to me. I am his cousin, his mother and other family members are very worried.
Thank you
please email luislowe@hotmail.com

[bahamian69]

The phone system in Marsh Harbour is slowly coming online. Some calls have been able to go through but the system is still overladed due to the fact that only about 10% of the overseas circuts are working. Keep trying, you should get through sooner or later.

[Kingfisher]

Spoke with Tom at the Jib Room. Minor damage to three boats Lady Carolyn, Island Eyes, Kingfisher, all others are fine. Damage to Kitchen Roof.
Everything else OK.

Other Marinas all have sunken boats and damage.

[IslandTime]

Weather permitting we may be coming over in 7-10 days on our Sailing Cat.
Looking for info on harbor and fuel around MHH.
May have room for additional crew and or specific needed items.
Leaving from Amelia Island Fl to West Palm to Abaco.

Contact jeff@wildislandtours.com

Best wishes to all

Capt. Jeff & Diane
"Island Time"

[Fanny Bay]

I managed to reach, by regular phone from Canada, my neighbours Ian and
Emmi Roberts in Marsh Harbour on Pelican Shores Rd. They are all fine and
their house is undamaged. This is a big relief since after Floyd they had a
lot.

House damage in their immediate area seems to be minimal, but trees down and
vegetation cleanup is a big task ahead.
Power is on down this street and at least some of the regular wire
line(Batelco) phones are up. Not mine though.

Emmi reports the airport is taking incoming flights, Bo and Libby Roberts
arrived yesterday. Commercial flights will follow very soon.

Town water is off in the whole of MH since the main pumps out close to the
airport were flooded (not a surprise after 19 inches of rain). Replacement
parts(motors probably) will be in about a week from now.

Our house seems to be undamaged on exterior shell inspection. Van ditto.
Interior water damage yet to be assessed. I will find out later today.

David Towner will be down on Thursday for inspection.

Peter Sutherland is still in Hobe Sound known to be safe but not able to
communicate out yet. Helen please let me know how he is and what his plans
are.
I am not coming down in friend's plane til the need is further confirmed and I am not
aware of the status of the airports in Peter's locality ie Fort Pierce and
Stuart muni airports.

Tonia van Mill says she will wait for Ivan to pass thru and then come back
to her house to stay.

John Mitchell

[Moderator666]

Long distance service to MH was possible last night. according to my informant the problem link was the SP tower and it is now repaired.

This is not to say that callers in wont get "all circuits are busy" message but the system is in place. Try later in the evening or early in the morn will work best. informant did not have power or water but said the town is coming back together as water recedes and road are cleared of fallen trees.

[AbacoVacations]

Just received a phone call from jonnycake via his cell phone(10AM Tuesday 9/7) who lives on Pelican Shores in Marsh Harbour:

Johnny Cakes home faired well. Dock has some damage but still there. Neighbors dock is gone. Lots of roof damage with shingles off and some down to plywood. Some homes have water damage. Properties on higher ground-some lost roofs. Sea did not come up as high as Floyd. Marsh Harbour Marina has dock damage. Still no power did get water for a short time this morning but very murky. Drinking water can be found at some gas stations. Some phone service in area but goes on and off. No internet access with coralwave. Maybe some time before they have service again. Gas – Shell Station is running (1) pump using generator. K&S is also pumping gas. Marsh Harbour Airport under water as of yesterday. Airport building is ok but did have water inside. Sea Star Car Rentals new building at airport was knee deep in water as of yesterday. Cars are all running but don’t look very pretty, some windows broken. Solomon Brothers open for food. AID open for supplies. Will post more when we hear further.

[Melinda]

Thanks Mary T, I was just at the Regatta's in July and was scared to think the place was damaged after they just rebuilt everything and was able to get back on their feet.

Thanks again

[AbacoVacations]

Message from jonnycake via his cell phone(1120AM Tuesday 9/7)

Planes are landing at Marsh Harbour Airport but are going to Cherokee Air to park.
Not sure size of planes coming in at this point.
Abaco Towns by the Sea – unit 307 lost roof – on Sea Side some water damage.
Dr. Boyce’s Office lost roof.
Cable Bahamas – equipment OK –Once power is back on they will try to get the internet running again.
Pelican Beach Villas - First 3 units have damage but still standing. Last 3 villas water went right through them.
Royal Bank – near traffic light was chest deep in water on Sunday 9/5.

[abacobill]

We are interested in finding out if Marsh Harbour flooded during Frances. Our house is low on Pelicans Shores and wondered if its full of mud

[doranick]

Thanks very much for the info please send our regards to Lisa and Winky.Nick


I spoke with Lisa both yesterday and the day before by satellite phone. Someone named Bill from Connecticut was there hellping tend to damaged boats(mine). She was fine but said her home was/had been badly flooded. Same goes for Winkie's home.

My husband is on his way there today from Ft. Lauderdale on a 2:30 flight. Not sure where it will be landing - either TC or MH.

Hope everyone else is well too. GEt ready for Ivan!

Emily in Wash, D.C.

[tomlintoo]

Could anyone possibly update me on the status of boats on the hard in Marsh Harbour. My parents left their boat on the hard in June, and are very concerned about the condition and safety of the boat, the people, community and Islands of the Bahamas. Our thoughs and prayers go out to all that have been impacted. Any possible updates on the conditions in Marsh Harbour would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Craig

[penderel]

Hi, we are interested in the well being of the owners of the sailing vessel Ciganka? If anyone hears anything we would appreaciate it.

[GJToronto]

The Miami Herald has a few online "Bahamas after Frances" photos, including one of the flooded Marsh Harbour airport here....

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/photos/9594767.htm

It looks like the waters are starting to receed.

[bobby]

Just viewed the picture in the Miami Herald. Not very encouraging. I'm supposed to fly into MH tomorrow with U.S. Air. They say the flight is stiil on time. Does anyone know if there has been any flights into MH today?

[margaret]

Does anyone have any information on White Sound ... Elbow Cay ( Sea Spray Resort ) in particular. Any info will be appreciated. Have family there. All my prayers are with all of you in the Abaco area!!!

as of today (tues.) we have spoken to Junior and the marina is fine. all persons are well. heading over tomorrow with supplies for homes in area and help where needed.

[Between Storms]

I have a charter flight from Ft. Lauderdale to MHH tomorrow (Wed.) morning and expect to have a couple of seats empty if anyone needs to go over now. You can contact me at 734-604-1647 until 8:30 PM EST.
Regards,
Phil

[bobby]

Just received a call from U.S. Air cancelling their flight into MH tomorrow. Will try again Thurs.

[fennders46]

Could anyone possibly update me on the status of boats on the hard in Marsh Harbour. My parents left their boat on the hard in June, and are very concerned about the condition and safety of the boat, the people, community and Islands of the Bahamas. Our thoughs and prayers go out to all that have been impacted. Any possible updates on the conditions in Marsh Harbour would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

CraigIf Tomlin Two is at Marsh Harbour ShipYard. They had some boats come off the jack and tip over. Other boats stayed on stands and are ok. If you e-mail me with your phone #, I will call you b4 I go down there. Probably within the next few days. Tell Tom and Linda that east wind hit Marsh Harbour Shipyard hard.

[Emkarolyyi]

My husband landed there today on a flight that left Lauderdale at 2:30. So I guess some planes are flying. I think it was Yellow Air Taxi.

[Emkarolyyi]

Oops....not true. Just spoke to him at around 5:30 pm and he tells me the flight did not go. So now he is trying to hitch a ride to MH with Phil.

Emily karolyi

[AbacoVacations]

Messages from johnncake who is located on Pelican Shore in Marsh Harbour:

9/7/04 Noon – Power still off – DSL will not work. Phone on and off. Contractor already repairing roof across the street. Abaco tug boat pushing large barge with a truck going to Elbow Cay.“

9/7/04 1250PM “Drove over to Eastern Shore – Ferries running to all Cays. Seawater went across the road at Crossing Beach area. Does not look bad and passable. Drove to the end of Eastern Shore with no problem – street is clear. Doing a drive by found the East Side of the peninsula had more damage than the West Side. Looking from the road there were shingles off and water damage. Metal roofs seemed to do well. Only property names that come to mind are:

Palm House – building to east bare plywood on roof and water damage. West Side building some roof damage.

Wheelhouse – shingles gone down to plywood on East Side and most likely water damage.

Peas & Rice – lots of shingles missing.

Slip-A-Way – fared well – Lost only a few shingles – Cheryl Lawrence(owner) says thanks for all the prayers and concerns about everyone’s safety.

All structures on Eastern Shores are standing. Damage from water and missing shingles do vary.

The people of Abaco will work as hard as possible to get everything back to normal. As I look out my window, the Sea of Abaco looks as beautiful as it always was . “ Johnnycake.

[TexasKids]

Spoke with Chris at the Regattas of Abaco this morning. They were still without electricity and water. Chris was meeting with Bahamas Electric today to see about restoring power. Some roof damages to a couple units. Overall, he said they fared pretty well considering what could have happened. Not as bad as Floyd five years ago. They still cannot call out on the land-lines. He said the stores stocked fairly well prior to the storm and all were open.

He will let me know if they need anything shipped over and I will forward that information when I have it.

Wade, Lorye, Patti and Melanie (the Texas kids)

[GoodGenes]

Check my post this afternoon on the Elbow Cay Thread -- a little info

[GoodGenes]

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

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

[Trawler37]

Has anyone heard any news of how the boats in the Boat Harbour marina are?
Barbara, I did hear today that 2 boats that were docked at Boat Harbour were OK. They were tied up with lots of webbing back by docks 5 & 6. I am also wondering about the rest of the marina & dock situation.

[stevell88]

Can anyone give me an update on the condition of the Boats in Marsh Harbour Marina. I have not been able to get through to Tom by phone so I am in the dark on the condition of my boat "The Patsy Sue". any info would be greatly appreicated. Steve & Patsy Ludwig

[Kingfisher]

Steve
See My earlier Post

Kingfisher

[dadco]

Great Cistren Abaco Report

Just spoke with my husband David. We have phones and power back on it seems at Great Cistren.

Everyone in our little community is fine and doing the best they can waiting on Insurance agents. May be a long wait, lets hope that they work as fast as the power and phone company has. They deserve a hand for all there hard work.

[bobby]

Does anyone know whether MH airport is operational today or will be tomrrow. If not I need to make other arrangements to get there!

[spanishcay]

we are trying to find out about Forest height school and if or when it is going to open

Thank you

[Barbara]

Yay!! just got news from boat harbour. Everyone is fine, no injuries. Lots of debris blown around. The restaurant and office are fine the hotel had minor damage.
ALL of the boats did very well! We didn't even have any broken windows. :D

[dtomlinson]

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

[Moderator8600]

According to Bonnie Hall of the Hopetown Fire and Rescue in a post (#86)to the Elbow/Lubbers thread yesterday "all boats at Sea Spray are fine except Sea Winch"!

[AbacoVacations]

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.

[Emkarolyyi]

Looking for information on phones in Marsh Harbour. Been trying to reach my husband and can't seem to find him. Also what about the roads between TC and MH are they passable?

Thanks
Emily Karolyi

[Barbara]

I got through to a land line (not a cell) - today - to Marsh Harbour. It takes a few tries (all circuts are busy) but I spoke with a person at a hotel.

[texas]

Does anyone have any info on the gentleman who posted on the "temporary board" before Frances hit the Abacos that stated he had just flown over and taken aerial photos of the islands and was going to do same after Frances?

After Floyd, this is how we discovered our boat was still floating.

[3littlebirds]

Does anyone have any info on the whereabouts or condition of a 40+ trawler named Loafer or the owner Walter Quick. To our knowledge he has not been heard from since before the hurricane. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[GoodGenes]

Yes, I believe the gentleman's name is Felipe Major and he is with The Nassau Guardian. I have just E-mailed him and will let you know if I receive a reply.

[Pattie and Bob Toler]

Pattie and Bob Toler here, we just got internet--hate this new format allot!!!

Abaco is okay but sad, we are putting one foot in front of the other.

Thanks for the prayers...Hope Ivan does you no harm.

Pattie

[Pattie and Bob Toler]

He seems fine--calls in to the Cruisers Net daily.

[Moderator666]

think his name is Herman Giger. his email address was on the old board and also on the temp one. he used to be a pilot for Air Sunshine.



Does anyone have any info on the gentleman who posted on the "temporary board" before Frances hit the Abacos that stated he had just flown over and taken aerial photos of the islands and was going to do same after Frances?

After Floyd, this is how we discovered our boat was still floating.

[Mont]

the temporary board is still there at http://www.2coolfishing.net/ttmbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=30 new format and all ;)

[Jorraine]

We still have not heard from our grandparents that live near Marsh Harbour. Does anyone know if phone service (landline or cell) has been restored?

[Moderator666]

We still have not heard from our grandparents that live near Marsh Harbour. Does anyone know if phone service (landline or cell) has been restored?
i've been getting tel calls through for the past few days. try calling at night when the traffic is less.

[GoodGenes]

Pattie and Bob Toler here, we just got internet--hate this new format allot!!!

Abaco is okay but sad, we are putting one foot in front of the other.

Thanks for the prayers...Hope Ivan does you no harm.

Pattie
Hi, Pattie and Bob!

Welcome back! You all must be exhausted! From what we heard, you continued to provide invaluable communication services during the "downtime" caused by Frances. We have missed you here on the Board and Bob's forecasts on his web site. Mont came to the rescue of Sinclair and all the "Boardies" and made sure we stayed up after the Board crashed -- the new format takes some getting used to, but we are so very thankful that we had the means to communicate during and after Frances and thankful to Mont for all he has done for us. Thank you for all you do for everyone there in the Abacos and her many friends outside the Bahamas. So happy you and all our friends in the Abacos are okay. Please take care of yourselves.

[annick]

I'm a friend of Bill Corser and he would like to know if anyone has info about his boat "billofsail" at the Marsh Harbour Marina. :)
thanks hope everyone is OK there!
Annick

[Istaboa]

Sorry for you guys. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We are high and dry in Tennessee and will be happy to help in anyway we can. Pattie, you and Bob are so helpful to us cruisers visiting the Abacos I truly feel we owe you.
Istaboa

[Pattie and Bob Toler]

The dune was breached again.

[Barbara]

Hello Patti & Bob - so good to hear from you again. I'd like to hear the cruiser's net again - do you know the web address to hear it through the computer?

Barbara