Thoughts on Galveston and the rest of 2008

[starrc]

Ever since Ike, I've been poring over news stories and videos about Galveston, trying to find a status on my favorite Galveston places. So far I've only really heard good news about the Elissa and her museum. Still no word about the Tremont (other than a very brief "closed until further notice" message on their website), Gaido's, Fisherman's

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[xkookykrysx]

I am right there with you. So many fond memories, and I've not heard reports yet about how the places you've mentioned above have fared, either.

[sapphire_skye01]

all the places built out over the water (on the seawall) are gone. Murdoch's, Hooters, Balaniese Ballroom..everything but the Flagship(it has damage but it is still standing) I really worry for the businesses on the Strand..I hope they can do DICKENS but I doubt it. So sad.

[curtishart]

They're saying Ike did more damage than Katrina back in 05. I did construction work in Pearlington, MS where Katrina's hit hit dead-center and if what they say about Ike is true, it will be YEARS before things get back to normal from them, building and business-wise.

[arbiter_of_cool]

My parents used to own a house on Bolivar just a few miles from Galveston. I sent my mother this link http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/ike/IKE0000.HTM between us we could not recognize the coast line enough to find where the house used to be. I am pretty sure there is nothing standing in the place any longer.

[squeak]

the crewes rolled 5 months later in new orleans.
the dandies will stroll 3 months later on the strand.
i have no doubt.