Black Hearted Pearl Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 A sad picture indeed. A pirate ship has been awashed ashore by Ivan the Terrible. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Mad Grace Oakum Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Where'd ya get that pic from? It kinda looks fake...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 Associated Press via Yahoo News. It is not fake. Search Yahoo Images under "Grand Cayman Ivan Devasted" ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Animal Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 That not be a fake. It be the real deal. Communication is still hit or miss on the island. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman came out better tha tGrand Cayman. I heard from a friend that alot of my friends on Grand Cayman are ok. I really miss the island after spending several years there. I hope that all the relief hael gets through. The biggest problem will be with the flooding, the island is flat. The turtle farm there was under reconstruction about a year ago and I'm sure that based on the devistation I saw in pictures, the turtle farm is gone. Here is a link with good info: www.caymannetnews.com It has the most reliable info there is. Animal Buccaneer - Services to the highest bidder!!!
Mad Grace Oakum Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 Hey, it is real! Poor pirates! That ship looks familiar... does anyone know the name of it? EDIT: I found the name. It's called the Jolly Roger. http://www.jollyrogercayman.com/
Black Hearted Pearl Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 Help is needed. The Tortuga Rum Company is organizing relief efforts. You can find more information at the below link. Tortuga Rum Company Plus you can win a free trip to the Grand Cayman, courtesy of the Tortuga Rum Company. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
"Broadside" Long Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Animal, Hope all yer mates weathered the storm unharmed. The Caymans are a beautiful place. I was sorry to see all the devastation. Broadside Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus
Buck Rackham Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I saw that ship in January when we docked or rather weighed anchor in the harbor there. We swam with the stingrays and wondered what those poor animals did while there weren't any people around to feed them. This season has really been bad for my Caribbean.
"Broadside" Long Posted September 17, 2004 Posted September 17, 2004 I saw that ship in January when we docked or rather weighed anchor in the harbor there. We swam with the stingrays and wondered what those poor animals did while there weren't any people around to feed them. This season has really been bad for my Caribbean. I was in Grand Cayman just before I went to Belize (on a cruise). We swam with the stingrays also. The people were also very friendly and I hate that they got blasted by Ivan. Now Ivan has his sights set squarely on some property owned by Mrs. Broadside's relatives. Hope they can weather the storm. Cheers, Broadside Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus
Animal Posted September 17, 2004 Posted September 17, 2004 Me prayers be wit de Misses family, Broadside. Dis Ivan be a nasty sort me tinks. It sounds like me friends be ok dere. Only one me hasn't heard of but me tinks she be off island. Animal Buccaneer - Services to the highest bidder!!!
Kuthroat Kim Posted September 20, 2004 Posted September 20, 2004 I visited Grand Cayman a few years ago when tey were rebuilding the turtle farm. I hope it wasn't torn apart too bad. Grand Cayman is a beautiful place for diving and just vacation. Take what you can, give nothing back.
Black Hearted Pearl Posted September 20, 2004 Author Posted September 20, 2004 The turtle farm has appeared to fair well. However, Seven Mile Beach and Mariner's Cove are devastated. No ships are docking at this time and all non-essential personel are ordered off the island. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
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