Texas Teen Posted June 15, 2009 Author #26 Share Posted June 15, 2009 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7c4c92e0bbd70d21 Be sure to LK that day! Kat That's great news!!! I look forward to seeing the show! Although I don't know how well i'll be able to watch the show if my eyes roll around all crazy like above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Lady Posted June 16, 2009 #27 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Just back from our bachelorette party weekend in Galveston! We stayed at Escapes! down on the western end of the island. LOVED it! The rooms were gorgeous, the pool and hot tub were awesome, and the beach was nice! Just a little seaweed...wish they would clean the beach like they do on the eastern end beaches. I did step on a crab, and he drew blood on my toe, but didn't let that ruin anything for me! LOL I just sat on the beach in shallow water where I could see the bottom after that! We ate at Boudreaux's on the Bayou. The food was good, but the place was dead for a Saturday night. They advertised live music, but said they couldn't book anyone. Also VERY slow service, for no more people that were there. We ended up walking the Strand, and wound up in Boomba, an upstairs club. Lots of fun.....loud music and lots of dancing! Ate breakfast at I-Hop, and waited about an hour for the ferry going home. I did get to see my beloved Conquest from the ferry! Was wishing I was heading back to board her, instead of going home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingzs Posted June 16, 2009 #28 Share Posted June 16, 2009 My parents are timeshare owners at Escapes. We do really like going there as well. It's nice to have a pretty place actually on the beach and not have to cross Seawall Blv. We used to stay at the Galvez before my parents bought in to Escapes. I think that the Escapes maintainance is supposed to rake the beach every day. We'll be there the wek of July 12th and really looking forward to it! Glad you ladies had a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted June 19, 2009 Author #29 Share Posted June 19, 2009 What's happening in Galveston today??? Nothing special appears to be occuring on any of the webcams! I wonder why nothing is happening? (from any of the webcams) Did I miss any parades today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted June 26, 2009 Author #30 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I tried to stay awake and watch The Today Show, (I've been excited to see the show), but I couldn't stay awake to see it! :( (I woke up @ 6:30 am) I can't believe I missed it! :eek: :( On the positive side, I'm going to Houston next week, and might be going to Galveston for a day or 2 during my visit in he Houston area!! :D I hope I'll be in Galveston next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 26, 2009 #31 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I tried to stay awake and watch The Today Show, (I've been excited to see the show), but I couldn't stay awake to see it! :( (I woke up @ 6:30 am) I can't believe I missed it!... Al Roker brings $540,600 to island charity Click here http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=63f65eac327b9196 for info on what you missed. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted June 29, 2009 Author #32 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Al Roker brings $540' date='600 to island charity[/b'] Click here http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=63f65eac327b9196 for info on what you missed. Kat Thanks, Kat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 29, 2009 #33 Share Posted June 29, 2009 You are most welcome! Glad to be of service, Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted June 30, 2009 Author #34 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm leaving home tommorrow!!! :D (to Houston!) I'm so excited! And I'm STILL not sure what day we're going to Galveston! :eek: That's all for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted June 30, 2009 #35 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm leaving home tommorrow!!! :D (to Houston!) I'm so excited! And I'm STILL not sure what day we're going to Galveston! :eek: That's all for now! Enjoy!!! Go to new Olympia Grill on port and see view and sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted June 30, 2009 #36 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Landry to sell Flagship or develope pier http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d485a9762bcdb29f and Many Galveston landmarks to be rebuilt http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6500746.html and The piers and their plan http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...e/6500121.html __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted July 1, 2009 Author #37 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Enjoy!!!Go to new Olympia Grill on port and see view and sunset. Sounds great, but my aunt says she's planning to take my mom & I to Fisherman's Wharf! Landry to sell Flagship or develope pierhttp://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d485a9762bcdb29f and Many Galveston landmarks to be rebuilt http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6500746.html and The piers and their plan http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...e/6500121.html __________________ I'm so excited the're rebuilding Murdochs! This is great news! I'll be sure to take many pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted July 3, 2009 #38 Share Posted July 3, 2009 July 4th fireworks at 37th street rock groin and Seawall about 9 - 9:15 pm Fabulous show. Be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted July 7, 2009 #39 Share Posted July 7, 2009 It was voted today at Shriners Convention to reopen Shriners Children's Burn Hospital in Galveston:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted July 7, 2009 #40 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I read the article in the Chronicle today. It is really great that they have decided to reopen the hospital. With the closing of the hospitals in Galveston due to Hurricane Ike and other financial reasons, it has left a great void in medical care for people in Southeast Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThompson05 Posted July 8, 2009 #41 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm 1st time cruiser and will be treating Galveston as our 1st port....2 days in Galveston..... Recommend going to Galveston.com and look up restaurants....this web site isn't all about the web cams...looks at whats to do and where to eat and the history of those restaurants....we found one that wasn't de-segregated until 1989....food for thought...and it was the first one to do this...It's call the Drug Store...great breakfast....so I'm told...just lots of stuff to do and to eat..... Recommendation - do your research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted July 8, 2009 #42 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm 1st time cruiser and will be treating Galveston as our 1st port....2 days in Galveston..... Recommend going to Galveston.com and look up restaurants....this web site isn't all about the web cams...looks at whats to do and where to eat and the history of those restaurants....we found one that wasn't de-segregated until 1989....food for thought...and it was the first one to do this...It's call the Drug Store...great breakfast....so I'm told...just lots of stuff to do and to eat..... Recommendation - do your research What do you mean? Are you saying Galveston restaurants weren't desegregated until 1989??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxMaggie Posted July 8, 2009 #43 Share Posted July 8, 2009 No she said there was ONE restaurant that wasn't desegregated until 1989. There are a lot of places in the US that are that way, especially here in the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted July 8, 2009 #44 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have lived in the South all my life and I've lived in the Houston/Galveston area since 1978. I really don't believe that the Star Drug Store wasn't desegrated until 1989. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patneeds2cruise Posted July 8, 2009 #45 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does the trolley still run? How can you get around without a car/taxi? Are there any buses? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted July 8, 2009 #46 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does the trolley still run? NopeHow can you get around without a car/taxi? Taxi is fine Are there any buses? Yes, but they're a little sketchy. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat Taking a cab to downtown and walking around is your best bet. Oh and Star Drug Store was the first to be desegregated in Galveston, but it was well before 1989. I just read it on the menu this weekend, but I forget the date. Way before 1989!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted July 8, 2009 #47 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have lived in the South all my life and I've lived in the Houston/Galveston area since 1978. I really don't believe that the Star Drug Store wasn't desegrated until 1989. I meant to say desegregated...oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted July 8, 2009 #48 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Taking a cab to downtown and walking around is your best bet. Oh and Star Drug Store was the first to be desegregated in Galveston, but it was well before 1989. I just read it on the menu this weekend, but I forget the date. Way before 1989!! Thanks for clarifying that question...that's what I thought as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted July 8, 2009 #49 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks for clarifying that question...that's what I thought as well! I think I may have read the original question wrong, but it was hard to tell since it was just sentence fragments. The poster may have said that there was one that wasn't desegregated until 1989, but Star was the first. Who knows! Take home point: Galveston restaurants are no longer segregated!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted August 9, 2009 Author #50 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Has anything been happening in Galveston lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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