spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #501 Share Posted August 26, 2017 deleted for a better copy below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted August 26, 2017 #502 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Don't know how true the numbers are .... a few minutes ago the Weather Channel said there are 20,000 ship passengers affected by the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #503 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 26, 2017 #504 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Looks like the price of gas went up a nickel from yesterday's cam shot? Central Florida news reports started to say a couple days ago that we would see probably a $.25 a gallon increase as a result of the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaGators Posted August 26, 2017 #505 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The port of Galveston is closed to all marine traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 26, 2017 #506 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Don't know how true the numbers are .... a few minutes ago the Weather Channel said there are 20,000 ship passengers affected by the storm. Probably if you add the people on board right now and the people that will be affected for their cruises in the next seven days that would be an accurate number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #507 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Big squall coming through Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rhyn0 Posted August 26, 2017 #510 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Did the spleenstomper get any sleep at all? Thank you for your dedication to the propagation of information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyfudge Posted August 26, 2017 #511 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I guess we wont even try to get to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted August 26, 2017 #512 Share Posted August 26, 2017 EZ Cruise in Galveston says that there is no flooding at their lot. With the surge behind us, it looks like vehicles parked on the island may be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyn0 Posted August 26, 2017 #513 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I guess we wont even try to get to the port. Well, I reckon there isn't much reason to is there?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #514 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I did lol 8 hours. ...HARVEY DRENCHING TEXAS... ...TORRENTIAL RAINS WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW MORE DAYS... 10:00 AM CDT Sat Aug 26 Location: 28.9°N 97.3°W Moving: N at 2 mph Min pressure: 984 mb Max sustained: 75 mph Oh and the blue shed survived the entire event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyn0 Posted August 26, 2017 #515 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I did lol 8 hours. ...HARVEY DRENCHING TEXAS... ...TORRENTIAL RAINS WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW MORE DAYS... 10:00 AM CDT Sat Aug 26 Location: 28.9°N 97.3°W Moving: N at 2 mph Min pressure: 984 mb Max sustained: 75 mph Oh and the blue shed survived the entire event. I noticed the blue shed this morning! There's some free advertising in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted August 26, 2017 #516 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Just a few minutes ago a live ship tracking map showed the Carnival Freedom and Valor in the Mississippi River enroute to NOLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetexas Posted August 26, 2017 #517 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Funny/not funny. I just logged into my Carnival account to check on FFTF status for a future cruise. Noticed I had a Casino Offer which I thought odd since they expired two days ago. Also thought the amount was odd. Pulled it up and it has ONE date and ONE sailing on it. The August 27, 2017 Breeze out of Galveston. I got a good laugh out of that! And no, in case you were wondering, the price was not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted August 26, 2017 #518 Share Posted August 26, 2017 First - sorry to all of you who's plans for this weak are now trashed. The stories I'm interested in is the people out on the ships, either doing circles in the Gulf or stopping up in NOLA to grab fuel and beer. I read that the ones in NOLA have the option to get off and find a way home - I'm from Chicago area so I'm guessing with work, I wouldn't have a good excuse as to why I got back on to extend my vacation - but I sure would want to - couple extra days, and sea days at that - it's gotta be a good time for some of the people - sure the "theres no table cloths" people are gonna moan and carry on - how about the ones who like to roll with it and understand that some things just happen and make the best of it. And those of you now finding something else to do this week - what are you gonna do to fill the now - unplanned - itinerary? We took our cruise credit from Carnival and rolled it over to a Feb. sailing. My husband with his work rotation can't get another full 7 days off until then. Instead of leaving on the Freedom today, we are headed to Vegas tomorrow. Only hard part was resetting my countdown clock... from hours to 162 day is ROUGH!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #519 Share Posted August 26, 2017 national hurricane center 5 day track Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peach section Posted August 26, 2017 #521 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The Port of Galveston had this fb link posted on the Port's twitter feed. It lists Galveston hotels that have special rates for any impacted cruisers in town: https://www.facebook.com/theportofgalveston/posts/10155784849689301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted August 26, 2017 #522 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Storm surge numbers on Cruise Critic have ranged from 7' to the now 30' and that's at the very least amusing. Inland rainfall floods are a problem, and some low lying areas have high water now. Rain in remarkable amounts won't innundate Galveston, it's wind pushed water. I've seen Carla, Alecia, Ike and Allison and what got low lying areas was wind pushed water. Look at the damage so far, it's wind related. Homes five miles from mine were devastated by wave action during Ike and we had minor damage and no flooding. Micro burst wind took fences and trees and broke some windows. Harborside Drive will flood after a 2" rainfall in a brief time and be down in an hour. The Seawall has never flooded since it was constructed. Homes and businesses along there and three streets back didn't have flooding damage after Ike. Galveston Island is accessible, Broadway is open down to 21st and the terminals area roads are clear as of now. The next 24 hours will tell, I'd expect Houston area roads to be flooded if the rain bands intensify. . How refreshing. Someone who lives in Galveston posting real-time information and sharing past experiences. I'm beginning to believe we'll (Liberty) be able to dock tomorrow and the Captain just gave an update affirming that. As someone in Galveston what do you think will happen to us then? My car's in the PoG indoor garage so its safe. How will I be able to get off the island and back to Louisiana? The ferry and bypassing Houston is probably off the table. Will be getting to I-10 via Houston be possible? I know I'm asking you to guess but your guesses are going to a lot more grounded than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #523 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Power outages in Galveston Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 26, 2017 #524 Share Posted August 26, 2017 In case this got buried. GAlveston under flash flood warnign ri Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted August 26, 2017 #525 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Interesting how some here who have no skin in the game are more alarmed and sensationalistic than someone like @BallFour4 who actually lives in Galveston. @BallFour4, there are a lot of us on the four ships trying to get to Galveston that are looking for practical information. If you could post periodic updates it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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