Haven't seen anything from her either.   This danged power outage is giving me the heebies, not only out of concern for those who are having to live with it, but out of frustration in not being able to communicate with so many of us.   Just the few days that I was down without internet access, without a land line, and with even the cell phone working only sporadically, gave me some new insight into just how dependent we have become on these methods for stayng connected with our friends.  I am lost without them.

 Present.  Thanks for asking.

My house is one of the higher ones on Ave G. I haven't gotten back yet, but neighbors who have walked around the outside say I did better then most. Hope to have someone inside tomorrow.

I have been involved with some of the Relief Efforts in Houston. If someone can get me an Island contact I may be able to send something that way.

There is no place I would rather be right now then Galveston. I can't wait to get back!!!

good to see you Chevy! sounds like things are good for you. Hopefully we will all be home soon , I don't think The Mosquito did too well.

Mosquito was/is on ground level.  

I was gonna try and get on Island tomorrow, but can't escape work.

How about you Dixie? Any news? Haven't had time to read all the post.

Glad to hear from you Chevy.  It's beginning to appear that you all may be getting home quicker than we thought.  I know it won't be too soon for you guys.  Happy to know you made it with hopefully minor damage to your house.

69 Chevy:

 They are/were ground level. Hopefully I will see for myself soon.

I fear for the Sunflower and the ground floor of The Original Mexican too.

old dawg:

Glad to hear from you Chevy.  It's beginning to appear that you all may be getting home quicker than we thought.  I know it won't be too soon for you guys.  Happy to know you made it with hopefully minor damage to your house.

 Last I heard was another week.

69 Chevy:

old dawg:

Glad to hear from you Chevy.  It's beginning to appear that you all may be getting home quicker than we thought.  I know it won't be too soon for you guys.  Happy to know you made it with hopefully minor damage to your house.

 

 Last I heard was another week.

That's what I'm hearing too, but for a while it was looking like it might be much longer than that.  Hope it will be no longer than one more week.

Well, I'm glad to see Chevy checked in here too. I heard from him last night as well.

I'm in New Braunfels. We had a family reunion yesterday. My grandson, granddaughter-in-law  and great granddaughter moved back to Texas fron Californica yesterday.

I have internet access. Just don't have much to say. I miss the smell of salt air and the sound of seagulls.

I've been in e-mail contact with the real estate guy who handles my house. He said that the owners did a drive-by and the house looks OK from the street.

Has anyone heard anything from Mojo? I worry about her.

Lurker:

I'm in New Braunfels. We had a family reunion yesterday. My grandson, granddaughter-in-law  and great granddaughter moved back to Texas fron Californica yesterday.

I have internet access. Just don't have much to say. I miss the smell of salt air and the sound of seagulls.

I've been in e-mail contact with the real estate guy who handles my house. He said that the owners did a drive-by and the house looks OK from the street.

Has anyone heard anything from Mojo? I worry about her.

Good to see you posting again, lurker.  I hope your house does turn out to be okay.  I have a feeling that the structures behind the seawall and nearest to the front side like your house is may have fared bettter with the flooding than those nearest the bay side.

I think mojo is probably okay.  I think I remember that somebody has been in contact with her by phone since the storm. 

If they aren't blowing smoke, it sounds like they may be letting everybody back in by about this time next week, so hopefully you wont have to wait too much longer to smell that salt air and hear them flying bandits squawking again.

old dawg:

Has anyone heard anything from Mojo? I worry about her.

Mojo is just fine , we have been talking every day . she is rather charged by all of the goings on , says she is keeping a journal. I will tell her you asked about her

Dixie:

old dawg:

Has anyone heard anything from Mojo? I worry about her.

Mojo is just fine , we have been talking every day . she is rather charged by all of the goings on , says she is keeping a journal. I will tell her you asked about her

Glad to hear it. If Mojo needs an editor, I'll volunteer.

Lurker:

If Mojo needs an editor, I'll volunteer.

I will pass that along.

Last time we talked she was about to get gas , and was making the old mexican food joke. (just to give you an idea of her spirit )

Hey McCool!!!!!!

Just noticed you are online.

Love the avatar , you have to email it to me , i'd like to frame it.

That spot is my favorite evening hangout.

How did Ike treat ya'll?

Thanks for staying in touch by text during the storm. t was nce to have a piece of the outside world around , same to you Johnna R , RobinMichelle , LB.

 I got someone inside my house yesterday. I am on the 1200 block of Winnie, about 6 feet up from street level and had about a foot of water inside. Water appears to have entered and exited thru the AC/heat ducts in the floors. I have about 2" of mud downstairs. Hardwood floors are already warped and are now the color of my living room rug, kitchen cabinets(particle board from a 1980 redo), and appliances trashed. No sign of water or mold on the walls. My baseboard molding is about 12". I did have mold on some furniture. Trees down in yard, sections of my back deck leaning. All of the trash cans in the back alley are missing.

Very strong police presence. Squad cars riding tru the neighborhood shining lights on houses a couple times an hour.

Chevy, I know it could have been much worse, but it ain't like you have a lot to be cheering about right now.  Sorry you will be faced with getting a mess cleaned up when you get back, and living under not so ideal conditions.  Not gonna be too much fun, I know, but you will be home. 

Good to hear that the law enforcement guys are out there in force anyway.

Had a Galveston friend whom evacuated with family at the house today.  THey had evacuated to Tomball area and where they are staying, no power!! The husband and her father are on the island each day now tearing out carpeting and walls at both homes.  She was glad to come by and spend some time with my better half and get a hot shower and actually use a hair dryer!!! 

Please tell Mojo I said hi and am thinkin' bout her. 

If she needs any help with (another editor, etc) let me know.

 sorry to worry y'all.  I found a computer center at the POD on Broadway.  The loft did stay true to its nickname "The Bunker" and was solid. Neighbor hood is coming together rapidly. Sky Bar, Stork Club, YGHA, Jaques, Saltwater Grill and Bob's, all busting it.  Every body working together.  Lurker gets dibs on the journal, but I am going to have to pre-edit it, as it is a jumbled mess. No one can concentrate on anything other than the next task that has to get done.

Love Y'all, Mojo

(I know, forgot my password and had to create a new account)

Mojo,

so glad you made it thru ok.....the jumble will make it more interesting to read.....hugs from me to you.....

mojoboogietoo:

 sorry to worry y'all.  I found a computer center at the POD on Broadway.  The loft did stay true to its nickname "The Bunker" and was solid. Neighbor hood is coming together rapidly. Sky Bar, Stork Club, YGHA, Jaques, Saltwater Grill and Bob's, all busting it.  Every body working together.  Lurker gets dibs on the journal, but I am going to have to pre-edit it, as it is a jumbled mess. No one can concentrate on anything other than the next task that has to get done.

Love Y'all, Mojo

 

(I know, forgot my password and had to create a new account)

Sure good to see you posting again, mojo.  Today has been a good day. Just seeing your post gives us a lift.  

Even if you do have that mysterious avatar.  

mojoboogietoo:

 sorry to worry y'all.  I found a computer center at the POD on Broadway.  The loft did stay true to its nickname "The Bunker" and was solid. Neighbor hood is coming together rapidly. Sky Bar, Stork Club, YGHA, Jaques, Saltwater Grill and Bob's, all busting it.  Every body working together.  Lurker gets dibs on the journal, but I am going to have to pre-edit it, as it is a jumbled mess. No one can concentrate on anything other than the next task that has to get done.

Love Y'all, Mojo

 

(I know, forgot my password and had to create a new account)

 I've edited English teachers' manuscripts, I can work with anything.

Lurker:

 I've edited English teachers' manuscripts, I can work with anything.

I passed this comment on to Mrs. Dawg, old man.  You do remember that she is an ex English teacher, of course.  She did want me to give you her response, but I don't know how to show hand gestures by this medium. 

Glad you are still with us, my friend.

mojoboogietoo:

 sorry to worry y'all.  I found a computer center at the POD on Broadway.  The loft did stay true to its nickname "The Bunker" and was solid. Neighbor hood is coming together rapidly. Sky Bar, Stork Club, YGHA, Jaques, Saltwater Grill and Bob's, all busting it.  Every body working together.  Lurker gets dibs on the journal, but I am going to have to pre-edit it, as it is a jumbled mess. No one can concentrate on anything other than the next task that has to get done.

Love Y'all, Mojo

 

(I know, forgot my password and had to create a new account)

 Glad you posted, Mojo, and that you are alright.  Can't wait to hear about it. Good to know that your neighborhood is picking up the pieces and the restaurants are, too. Take care..

69 Chevy:

 I got someone inside my house yesterday. I am on the 1200 block of Winnie, about 6 feet up from street level and had about a foot of water inside. Water appears to have entered and exited thru the AC/heat ducts in the floors. I have about 2" of mud downstairs. Hardwood floors are already warped and are now the color of my living room rug, kitchen cabinets(particle board from a 1980 redo), and appliances trashed. No sign of water or mold on the walls. My baseboard molding is about 12". I did have mold on some furniture. Trees down in yard, sections of my back deck leaning. All of the trash cans in the back alley are missing.

Very strong police presence. Squad cars riding tru the neighborhood shining lights on houses a couple times an hour.

 Sorry about the damage to your home, Chevy. Hope you are doing well wherever you are. Good luck with the clean up. Someone posted pics of their home on Winnie, looks like many on that street got hit hard.

Chevy

Not sure how I missed not posting , but I am very sorry for your damages.Hopefully it will be a quick recovery!

I hope that all of you recover as quickly as possible. My heart goes out to all of my Galveston family and friends.

OneHurricaneIkeHatenTexan

Thanks, again Y'al. Sorry about your house Chevy, but it will clean up.  This storm is bringing the neighborhoods even closer together.  Everybody is pitching in and helping each other.  This is such an amazing place. 

And Lurker-LOL!!!!!!

"Sorry about the damage to your home, Chevy. Hope you are doing well wherever you are. Good luck with the clean up. Someone posted pics of their home on Winnie, looks like many on that street got hit hard."-Lynniebell

Where might I find those pictures?

I am not down just determined. I hope I can save the floors!  They are original(120 years old). On a damage scale of 1-10 with 10 being some of the pictures I have seen of the West End I would give my house a 2.