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Hurricane Katrina - IV
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As Beach Dreamer points out:
"It's not what you know. It's what you do with what you know."
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"It's not what you know. It's what you do with what you know."
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Moondance said:As Beach Dreamer points out:
"It's not what you know. It's what you do with what you know."
True words!!!
I'm happy to report that everything looks fine on the beach. In fact, I agree with Smiling JOe--it appears that there is actually MORE sand on the beaches. The private beach access that the Cottages at Camp Creek shares with the neighboring streets is intact and very sturdy. All of the walkovers that were rebuilt after Dennis are in great shape. There is no debris of any kind on the beach--just lots and lots of foam.
The small piles of sand from scraping that are along the dune line are still there there doesn't appear to be any significant dune erosion at all. The bottom step of our access is almost covered with sand whereas yesterday at about 6 p.m. it had a six-inch drop.
There was a house that had trucked in sand and last night I was sure that all of that sand would be washed away. I was surprised to see that the new sand was still there and there was very little erosion to it.
All-in-all as far as I can tell, the beaches faired well and there was no property damage. Everyone rest easy about SoWal and lets concentrate on doing what we can to help our neighbors in NOLA, Biloxi, and Mobile. I would recommend that you NOT come down to check on your properties. Lets keep the roads open for the evacuees to get back to their homes. Everything here is suprisingly fine.
The small piles of sand from scraping that are along the dune line are still there there doesn't appear to be any significant dune erosion at all. The bottom step of our access is almost covered with sand whereas yesterday at about 6 p.m. it had a six-inch drop.
There was a house that had trucked in sand and last night I was sure that all of that sand would be washed away. I was surprised to see that the new sand was still there and there was very little erosion to it.
All-in-all as far as I can tell, the beaches faired well and there was no property damage. Everyone rest easy about SoWal and lets concentrate on doing what we can to help our neighbors in NOLA, Biloxi, and Mobile. I would recommend that you NOT come down to check on your properties. Lets keep the roads open for the evacuees to get back to their homes. Everything here is suprisingly fine.
Camp Creek Kid said:
Well said, Camp Creek Kid! THANK YOU!
You, Kurt and Smiling Joe have helped lessen the anxiety with your eye witness reporting!!
Moondance,
Your house looks fine. You may have a loose screen, I will have to double check. I was in a hurry when I looked, but overall, nothing to report at your house.:clap_1:
Your house looks fine. You may have a loose screen, I will have to double check. I was in a hurry when I looked, but overall, nothing to report at your house.:clap_1:
Smiling JOe said:
Dang, dang, DANG!!
I can't believe I'll have to NOT repair that screen, again. (It was already torn... I have no worries personally, but I am grateful for the information). Now, we (SoWal.com) should focus some energy on those that DO have very real worries and see how we can help... SJ, I sent you a PM, so just let me know.
Please contribute goods, blood, time or money: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina
http://www.redcross.org/pressrelease/0,1077,0_314_4473,00.html
gotothebeachmom said:Kurt and SJ, what would we do without you? As usual you have provided peace of mind and sanity to those of us who are not in SoWal. You 2 are priceless! How about a frosty beverage sometime soon?
We'll be down to celebrate my birthday beginning the 8th of next month?
Yes, I agree -- thanks much to Kurt, SJ, and Camp Creek Kid, too, who tends to give us updates on stuff out on east 30A (and all the others who are giving updates). What a community we have!
We left the area on Saturday after a wonderful week. We have guests in one of our cottages and I spoke with them today and they said they were fine and not worried.
SJ, KURT and others it's so nice of ya'll to keep us up to date, to take time to check other properties. There are few people who would give their time as ya'll have. :clap_1:
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ladybug8876 said:SJ, Kurt and others it's so nice of ya'll to keep us up to date, to take time to check other properties. There are few people who would give their time as ya'll have.
FYI, Kurt is still giving, but he lost internet connection last night or early am today. He posted pics from my house. When he is back up and running, he may have input or answers to some of your questions.
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