Galveston Recovery

[chadinennistx]

If you check the HH web site you will find that they will not be available until early 2009 they are currently housing construction crews. We had to cancel our reservation for December. We will be looking for a new pre-cruise hotel.

thanks for that info., i guess i'll be looking for something closer to the houston port.:confused:

[sewut]

We have reservations for December 6, and were hoping to park our car there during the cruise. Any info on it?

Sewut

[buckanear]

does anybody know how much damage the harbor house sustained? have reservations for nov. 20th. i've tried calling and e-mailing them,but haven't had luck either way.:confused:

 

Ill get pics up in a few, but they have a boat at their front door.

You are probably not getting a response as that area has no electricity and much of the island still doesn't have a phone line.

[buckanear]

Harbor House

 

 

 

[silentz]

Harbor House

 

 

 

Those are some pretty compelling pictures. Btw, we will see you and Jeff at the Bayport Terminal on Oct. 26th for our cruise on the Conquest.

[buckanear]

Thanks Z. Jeff took the harbor house pic. Are you guys coming in the day of the cruise?

[silentz]

Thanks Z. Jeff took the harbor house pic. Are you guys coming in the day of the cruise?

We are driving up the night before and staying with some family friends in Pearland.

[ginag]

Galveston Cruiser ( or anyone from the area)... Do you know anything about the taxi service in Galveston? We normally use Tropical Taxi, but was wondering if any taxis will be readily available for December. We usually leave our car at the hotel and take a taxi to and from the terminal. Would like to know what to expect this year.

Thank you for your help and time!

[buckanear]

tropical taxi is up and running

[mickeygallagher]

love your updates we sail on conquest 11/9 keep us informed when galveston pier opens if we sail from galveston would love to come down a day early if can find hotel or do you feel rooms are needed for residents?:rolleyes:

[Galveston Cruiser]

tropical taxi is up and running

 

 

THANK YOU cruiseloverandagent

[Galveston Cruiser]

Original Mexican Restaurant supposely opens on the 20th:D

[ginag]

tropical taxi is up and running

Thank you!:)

[seabrookcruiser]

Do either of you know if Salsa's Mexican Restaurant is up and running? Thanks for the updates about the Island.

[Galveston Cruiser]

Open

[Galveston Cruiser]

Someone asked about Diner on 61'st

 

Building greatly damaged and there is no activity at all on building.

 

If the restuarant returns it will be a long while.

[Pumbaamd]

That's close to the Quality Inn. How is it?

Rick

[Roseland]

Hi Galveston Cruiser,

Are you still interested in a tour to Marrakech? I am on your cruise and have organized a trip. Please let me know and I will send you information.

Thank you... personal e-mail... robinstrick@cox.net

[Galveston Cruiser]

Hi Roseland:

I sent you an e-mail.

We have been so busy cleaning up in Galveston that we forgot to respond. Every day gets a little better, but the city is a ghost town. It is so quiet at night, almost eerie!

[Rock Chick]

Galveston Cruiser - Hi Lee and Mary, remember us two from the April TA? Glad to hear you're ok.

 

We're booked on Voyager out of Galveston in April 2009 and have booked a B&B called the Coppermith Inn on Avenue M for a couple of nights pre-cruise. We were wondering if this place survived but we don't want to trouble the owners with an email in case they are up to their eyeballs trying to rebuild their livelyhood.

 

Carol and Dean

[seabrookcruiser]

Thank you Galveston Cruiser.

[piercetc4]

thanks to all for giving galveston updates/ info!

we cruise on vos jan 25 2009 and are waiting and watching for all hotel info we can find-

thanks again! galveston island in our prayers- ( we were hit by ivan in 04)

[Galveston Cruiser]

Galveston Cruiser - Hi Lee and Mary, remember us two from the April TA? Glad to hear you're ok.

 

We're booked on Voyager out of Galveston in April 2009 and have booked a B&B called the Coppermith Inn on Avenue M for a couple of nights pre-cruise. We were wondering if this place survived but we don't want to trouble the owners with an email in case they are up to their eyeballs trying to rebuild their livelyhood.

 

Carol and Dean

 

HI Carol and Dean:

Yes, we remember you. We took the Navigator on a Med cruise after departing VOS. Walked 150 yds to the ship and the VOS transferred our luggage.

 

Will go by the Coppersmith tonight on the way to dinner. I know it survived, but I believe they had some water on the 1st floor as did we in our 1860 home. It is a beautiful B&B. Lee and I stayed there many years ago before we moved to Galveston. I am sure they will have it up and running soon.

We must get together while you are in Galveston.

 

We are going to Italy in December and take MSC Orchestra from Genoa to Ft. Lauderdale over Christmas and New Year's.

 

Will definitely need a vacation from all the cleaning and restoration we must do. You can e-mail me at: mbranum1@hotmail.com

 

Mary & Lee

[rjburd]

Someone asked about Diner on 61'st

 

Building greatly damaged and there is no activity at all on building.

 

If the restuarant returns it will be a long while.

 

Thanks so much!

That's very sorry to hear. We discovered the place on our first cruise, I swear they had the best breakfast in town. Their waitresses were the greatest too, very friendly and made you feel just at home.

I do hope they'll be able to rebuild.

[Galveston Cruiser]

It survived but with lots of damage downstairs.:eek:

It is completely torn out inside to the exterior walls downstairs right now.

It will be awhile before it opens. They are not sure as to exactly when.