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Kemah Tx. Boardwalk partially reopens. The Boardwalk Bullet is up and running!
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| Nov. 19, 2008
| BellStar
Posted on 11/19/2008 8:04:20 AM PST by BellStar
Kemah Boardwalk partially reopens. The Boardwalk Bullet is up and running! Check it out!
One of Kemah's greatest assets is its location on Galveston Bay. The Bay and Kemah waterfront draw visitors to Kemah from throughout the world. Hurricane Ikes storm surge caused roughly $450 million in damage to Kemah homes, businesses and city infrastructure, this does not include the Kemah Boardwalk or Marina. Many restaurants and business have already re-opened and the Boardwalk is opening a few restaurants at a time should be in full swing well before spring break "Better than ever"!
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KEYWORDS: boardwalk; hurricane; ike; kemah; texas; tx
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To: BellStar
Back when I was an active boater in the area, it was called the Clay Pit. The pit was made by removal of clay for a brick factory up the bay.
Yes it has always, my lifetime any way, has been a sanctuary for the Galveston Bay boats... I have many memories and stories about the cove.
BTW, I cry when I see the development around it now...
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posted on
11/19/2008 8:54:35 AM PST
by
CenTex
(Texas has a governor for sale... Make an offer...)
To: CenTex
memories and stories!
It was infamous for "skinny dipping"!
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posted on
11/19/2008 8:56:55 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: BellStar
To: CenTex
Clay Pit factory up the bay “KELSO”is no longer in business.
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:00:04 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: BellStar
This thread finally motivated me to call the Galveston Historical Foundation to find out that the Elissa has survived. I was very happy to find out that it did with relatively minor damage. I know there were a lot of irreplaceable historical sites in the Galveston Island area, but Elissa is one of my favorites.
To: TexasCajun
Austinite (former Houstonian) here. I haven't been down there in a couple of years. I used to get all my goodies at Roses or Golden. I can remember YEARS ago when we would head down to the Dutchman and eat bugs and oysters. I think they were $4.95 for 2 pounds, and the oysters were $.25 ea. I hurt myself on food down there more than once. Also, that's where I learned to wash my hands before going #1 - especially after downing a few trays of spicy crawfish!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:04:22 AM PST
by
highnoon
(Hope for the best - Plan for the worst)
To: TexasCajun
Ahhh! Thank you!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:06:22 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: BellStar
I was just saying that is is a very rough ride with lots of bouncing around. A person under 6’ tall might really enjoy it.
Had lunch at Landry’s on Labor Day, just four days before the hurricane. Nice restaurant.
To: highnoon
I always liked Captain Henry's for fresh seafood still do. It has moved to the Kemah side and is open. The Dutchman upstairs was always my favorite. It is gone now and is an upscale sushi bar The Red Sushi on the Kemah Boardwalk. The Boardwalk's CHART HOUSE is one of my favorite now.
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:13:34 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: SeaHawkFan
I agree it is a very very rough ride!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:14:56 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: Solidstatechemist
Elissa has survived but needs new sails. Saw her very soon after the storm.
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:16:33 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: All
We will be Cruising aboard the Carnival Conquest Dec. 7-14th. Many Cruisers stay in Kemah the week before or after the cruise. We are going to follow along with one such group. Watch for pictures.
If anyone here is aboard freepmail me and come up and say hi!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:22:46 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: Solidstatechemist
Solidstatechemist ,
Welcome aboard newbie!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:30:09 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: Solidstatechemist
Solidstatechemist ,
Welcome aboard newbie!
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:30:15 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: BellStar
When I come into town, I spend most of it on the west side. I found a great place on Westheimer, west of hwy 6. Oriental market with very good prices. One of my best friends used to live off Dixie Farm road, but has since moved to Montana, so I don’t get down south very often.
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posted on
11/19/2008 9:48:59 AM PST
by
highnoon
(Hope for the best - Plan for the worst)
To: BellStar
“Welcome aboard newbie!”
Thanks - my wife and I honeymooned on Galveston Island in ‘83. We went back in ‘04 and then again last May. We went to see the Elissa every time. It was a highlight for both of us. She passed away in September, and while she was in the hospital Ike devastated Galveston. I kept that bit of news from her. So I have very fond memories of Galveston area and especially the Elissa.
To: Solidstatechemist
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one cuts like a knife. It does not get better but you do learn to live again. I did. Lost a 4 year old '78, 26 year old '94 and my Ralph 2005!
Peace my friend.
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posted on
11/19/2008 10:07:50 AM PST
by
BellStar
( Is Barack Obama A Marxist Mole?)
To: BellStar
I’m sorry to hear of your losses as well. Sounds like you have had the rougher time of it.
I hope the Galveston area is recovering - it was a a great place to go. Gaido’s was always a high point of our trips as well.
To: 1riot1ranger; Action-America; Aggie Mama; Alkhin; Allegra; American72; antivenom; Antoninus II; ...
And the Old Quarter in Galveston has been rebuilding and should be reopened next month.
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posted on
11/19/2008 10:25:59 AM PST
by
weegee
(Global Warming Change? Fight Global Socialist CHANGE.)
To: weegee
Just in time for Dickens on the Strand? Great fun.
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