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Positive news...
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09/07/2017 06:33 PM
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There is so much awful, heartbreaking news and terrible images of our beautiful islands circulating. Whether we live in the BVI, have family/friends there, have property or yachts there or just visit so often we see it as our second home...if you're on this forum then the chances are you are a stakeholder and are invested either financially or emotionally in the islands. I thought perhaps a new thread dedicated purely to the more positive aspects following this horrific natural disaster might be worthwhile.
Whilst all of our thoughts are first and foremost with those who are still waiting to hear from loved ones, waiting for news of buildings, yachts or other property. Having been following twitter, FB and WWW for the last few days...there are some positive stories starting to come to light.
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Gertrude, according to FB is now, after her injuries, being looked after.
And the latest images of White Bay...still show a bay. White sand, blue water and the remnants of the buildings that once were and will be again.
...Does anyone else have any positive news to share from our beloved islands?
Last edited by Christo; 09/07/2017 07:32 PM.
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Re: Positive news...
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09/07/2017 09:45 PM
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Not really, Christo, but I think it's wonderful that you're making the effort here. Like everyone else on this forum, I am heartsick at the devastation that has been visited upon our beautiful, as you say "second home". Doesn't look great, either, with Jose close behind. The main thing is that almost all of the wonderful people that call these islands home are alive and unhurt. As Miles at Conch used to say, "you can fix boats, but you can't fix people". There is nothing that has happened that time ( unfortunately, a LOT of time), dedication, love, hard work, and yes, money, won't fix. It may take years, even decades, but the spirit of the islands will be stronger than anything mother nature can throw at them. I have to believe that or the sadness is almost just too much to bear.
Doc
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Re: Positive news...
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09/07/2017 10:17 PM
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Laserking said: Not really, Christo, but I think it's wonderful that you're making the effort here. Like everyone else on this forum, I am heartsick at the devastation that has been visited upon our beautiful, as you say "second home". Doesn't look great, either, with Jose close behind. The main thing is that almost all of the wonderful people that call these islands home are alive and unhurt. As Miles at Conch used to say, "you can fix boats, but you can't fix people". There is nothing that has happened that time ( unfortunately, a LOT of time), dedication, love, hard work, and yes, money, won't fix. It may take years, even decades, but the spirit of the islands will be stronger than anything mother nature can throw at them. I have to believe that or the sadness is almost just too much to bear. I appreciate and agree with this sentiment, but keep in mind that lives have been lost. Not all that has occurred can be rebuilt or replaced. Bars and boats can, yes, but loss of life and the misery being endured, not to mention the financial ruin and challenges to come... I don't mean to lecture, but we must be careful and sensitive. There is legitimate sentiment that may resent the concern for leisure at the same time as such real hurt. Again, terribly sorry if I sound like I'm lecturing.
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Re: Positive news...
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09/08/2017 11:05 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanbuzzhe...e=3&theaterFrom the heli flyover it looks like the Airport terminal and tower structures are intact... Also can't see many/any destroyed aircraft. Hopefully they were moved out in time. Anyone know if this is the case? Especially VI Airlink's fleet?
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Re: Positive news...
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09/08/2017 11:41 AM
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Manpot said: Heard from Dennis at The Sugar Mill.Beach bar is gone but they already had new equipment in storage waiting to go in. A piece of roof missed the Bentley by inches and did a little damage to their Kia SUV.And ...they are planning on opening as usual in October..terrific news.. Wow!!! Good for them.
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Re: Positive news...
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09/08/2017 04:51 PM
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I suspect many of the spots that we loved to visit will be recreated a little at a time. The islands will probably be more rustic than usual for some time but the rustic feel has always been part of the attraction. Hopefully others share my view as the islands will need tourist dollars more than ever.
Henryv
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Re: Positive news...
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09/09/2017 06:25 PM
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The pictures of Scrub Island reflect they have something to work with. Davide's Wali Kikiti still has a roof. If I can find someone on the beach with a cooler of cold Carib at five bucks a bottle, I'll consider that as a working beach bar. If Keith, Mike Rowe, or Casey can get a compressor working, I'll do some diving. If Dean or Garfield has a running vehicle, I'll do a beach crawl on Anegada. If Wonky Dog can cook me a lobster, I'll have another great dinner.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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09/09/2017 08:10 PM
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Our boat is in Newport RI, scheduled to go back to Nanny Cay sometime in November if they are ready for it. And we are scheduled to go mid December. And we will go if they are ready for visitors. And if we can help with recovery while there, we will do that.
Matt
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Re: Positive news...
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09/10/2017 12:01 PM
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Re: Positive news...
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09/11/2017 02:12 AM
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Certainly is uplifting to hear some positivity. Been wrestling with what to do with my November trip, assuming my boat survived which I still don't know. Certainly am okay going despite less than ideal conditions as a way to support the economy and help in other ways. However, I have been feeling like they may not be ready yet and don't want to be a burden either while they try to rebuild. Really tough to decide right now.
Anyone else thinking of trying to make their November trips still or already switched to another location?
Last edited by cruzdoc; 09/11/2017 02:13 AM.
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Re: Positive news...
[Re: Manpot]
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09/11/2017 02:33 PM
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Best wishes when you get there and will look forward to your progress reports while you are there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
life is not a dress rehearsal!!!! jacki
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