[Galveston Yankee]

I drove bye your house on Friday and the weather gods must have been smiling down upon you! Your house came out fine. There is virtually no debris (one small piece) in your yard. Your storeroom will be a mess as I had 6' of water under my house, so you must have had four or five feet.

You'll be able to go down there on Wednesday to check things out.

Tom Brown

 

[kenny]

Tom,
Do you know if, when we go Wednesday, we can stay?

 

[mastercylinder60]

yes, kenny, starting at 6am wednesday you can go over to the island and stay. there will be virtually no services, but you can go and stay.

The Galveston County Daily News

 

[troy merrill]

Thanks Tom. I have some pics from some nice neighbors that went for the look/leave. Apparently we acquired a new SeaDoo and various sections of hte neighbors fencing...? Sweet!

The inside is messed up as the ceiling collapsed inside, telling me there is some roof damage. Can't imagine how much water damage/mold/mildew that may have created. I'll go down later this week to find out. And, yes, the garage storage is totally trashed. All in all, I am happy. Could have been way worse.

Hope you fared okay, and thanks for the update!

 

[Galveston Yankee]

Kenny, MC:

I thought that I heard that you can stay only if you live behind the seawall. Water and sewer have been restored throughout most the area behind the wall, but not on the west end. There is a 6PM to 6AM curfew with a $2,000 fine if you are caught out and about. It would be a good idea to check before you plan on staying past 6PM.

There is some electricity on the west end already. Some crews told Lisa (s-dau) that Sea Isle may have electricity as early as late yesterday or today.

Jamaica Beach residents have been being let in to look since Friday. I got to look at my place Friday, but got turned back by Galveston's finest on Saturday because residents were not allowed to go to their properties. I can't wait until the next city council meeting!

Tom

 

[mastercylinder60]

from what i've heard, tom, they are strongly encouraging a "look and leave" on the west end, but if you choose to stay, they are not going to force you out. that's what leblanc said saturday.

 

[Galveston Yankee]

Thanks Tom. I have some pics from some nice neighbors that went for the look/leave. Apparently we acquired a new SeaDoo and various sections of hte neighbors fencing...? Sweet!

The inside is messed up as the ceiling collapsed inside, telling me there is some roof damage. Can't imagine how much water damage/mold/mildew that may have created. I'll go down later this week to find out. And, yes, the garage storage is totally trashed. All in all, I am happy. Could have been way worse.

Hope you fared okay, and thanks for the update!

Troy,

You would not believe the stench that was in my place from the refrigerator. The storerooms stink from slime and mold. I'ld like to know who owns the deck that is sitting in my yard, too.

All in all, we came out pretty well. Will have to rebuild the storerooms, get a new propane tank and run a new breaker box, but other than that, we're okay.

Tom

 

[MEGABITE]

from what i've heard, tom, they are strongly encouraging a "look and leave" on the west end, but if you choose to stay, they are not going to force you out. that's what leblanc said saturday.

Well that was sure nice of him.

 

[Galveston Yankee]

from what i've heard, tom, they are strongly encouraging a "look and leave" on the west end, but if you choose to stay, they are not going to force you out. that's what leblanc said saturday.

MC, that sounds good to me! Of coure, Rainy isn't going to stay without all of the essentials being restored!

Tom

 

[troy merrill]

Troy,

You would not believe the stench that was in my place from the refrigerator. The storerooms stink from slime and mold. I'ld like to know who owns the deck that is sitting in my yard, too.

All in all, we came out pretty well. Will have to rebuild the storerooms, get a new propane tank and run a new breaker box, but other than that, we're okay.

Tom

That's good to hear. I was fortunate to get my fridge unloaded and shut down ahead of time.

Going down with my contractor on Thursday, I hope, to see what he thinks. Not sure when the adjuster will get there. I was wanting to rebuild the downstairs anyway.....

 

[mastercylinder60]

there will still be a 6pm to 6am curfew all over the island, and according to leblanc, it will be "very strictly enforced."

 

[PHINS]

Troy- Did Gino's decking and stairs make it through the storm?

 

[troy merrill]

Troy- Did Gino's decking and stairs make it through the storm?

Looks to be holding true.

 

[PHINS]

No way. I am glad to read things were not nearly as bad as they could have been for you.