Posted By: fuzzy ocean springs yacht club - 09/05/05 09:02 PM
I just got in to work in gulfport from ocean springs..and I been through many hurricanes in my life ..and i will never ride one out again....NEVER... my house is 25 feet above sea level and it went up 24.5 feet at my house.. i watched the last 5 feet of it rise in less than 15 minutes....unfortunately the ocean springs yacht club is just 8 sticks sticking out of the ground now...and i want to thank all who called (or tried to) to make sure that i was ok....especially bob curry for his posting that i was ok.....many of my friends saw it .....
we now are crying some
laughing some
and working ALOT
TERRY RICHARDSON
Posted By: CraigO Re: ocean springs yacht club - 09/06/05 12:50 AM
Good Luck Terry,
I am sure I speak for many when I say I am sorry for any loss you may have incurred, as we are also glad all is well for you as can be at this time.
Good Luck!!!!
Posted By: flumpmaster Re: ocean springs yacht club - 09/06/05 03:35 AM
The good news is that there are still 8 sticks showing out the ground. I was worried the ground it stood on would have been eroded away. Once the most important human needs are addressed we can move to dreaming of rebuilding this yacht club - a little slice of paradise on the gulf coast
We are planning an expedition next weekend to Ocean Springs to help out the locals.
Chris.
Posted By: utahsailor Re: ocean springs yacht club - 09/06/05 04:00 AM
Y'all are welcome in SLC, 4200 feet above sea level. But heartfelt congratulations on your survival, and best wishes for reconstruction of the yacht club and town.
Aaron
Posted By: Brian_Mc Re: ocean springs yacht club - 09/06/05 04:04 AM
Terry, Relieved to hear yet another family made it through without serious injury. I am so sorry you all are facing that unimagineable mess, and the tremendous challenges it presents! I just posted some comments on the importance of this forum to me personally, then came back to reread your post and saw Chris's. I like those Texas City folks! When it does come time to rebuild OSYC I'd like to find a way to contribute. Wishing you all a safe recovery from this disaster.
Ok, our trip is usually at the end of Feb, how many cat and mono-skiers can you take?