| Name: Pamela stills | Date: 2/6/2010 | | We came after Ike to check on relatives and just fell in love with the beauty of the Gulf. We didn't want to leave. So we stayed. The islanders have made us feel right at home. I enjoy going to rollover and seeing the look on my kids (and others) faces when catching fish. Please take this information along with the others like me and you will see that Rollover should be maintained and not drained. Thank you for your precious time. | | Stowell United States |
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| Name: Lois Osburn B | Date: 2/5/2010 | My family moved to Bolivar in the 60's. We lived there until all us kids grew up & moved away, but some of us moved back for a while. I can only speak for myself, but I miss it every day. I was actually working on my husband to move back, when Ike came to town & washed all my dreams away. We live in the deep East Texas woods near Kirbyville. Our house was hit by an huge old oak tree & we also lost our home to Ike-ironic, huh? We have a new one now, but I'd give a lot for it to be on the Bolivar Peninsula! Maybe some day,...
I have not been to see it, I don't think my heart could stand it, yet. Maybe this year.
Ya'll keep up the good fight and rebuild. That is a special place & deserves to be rebuilt. | | Kirbyville United States |
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| Name: sondra Galmiche | Date: 2/5/2010 | | My family and I have been coming to crystal beach for years,and it was so sad to see the damage the hurricane left behind. We stayed at the hamton Inn last year on the seawall side,but my heart is always at the other side . Iv'e had alot of good memories at crystal beach, There is a peace that comes over me when I listen to the waves crashing and smell the salt air. we'll be back in july and until then I will only see it in my dreams. The ocean is therapy for me, and can't wait to relax and feel the sand between my toes. You all take care down there and hold the fort down till we get there(.lol) loving life,loving the beach.....sondra Galmiche | | Lufkin United States |
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| Name: Mary Sherrell Riedinger | Date: 2/4/2010 | | A Texas Highway Patrolman, Clinton Starnes Sherrell and his wife Betty used to spend all their leisure time in Bolivar . This was around 1950 thru to the 60's . Oh man they loved the beach. He fished the jetty , caught wonderful fish way out there . Bought his bait at Jim Reeds fish camp , and also had many wonderful memories in Buster and Cora Roberts big Resturant and store right there on the Jetty. That is why this broke my heart so bad because what he would have thought about this. I have great empathy for you all at Bolivar and I and my children will always come back there so everyday that passes as you become stronger and stronger dont forget there are people all over for all different kinds of personal reasons that care deeply for you all and feel like you are their own. He's gone but never forgotten as we will never forget you all and I pray all the time for all of you and am cheering you on.I had this idea about bringing one bag of sand and 2 or maybe 5 plants of some kind to bolivar and planting the plants on the vegetation line and just dump the little bag of play sand out and if enough people that visit this summer did this and put it right in the right designated spot to start with and just go down the line one bag of sand and a few of the right kind of plants times all the people that visit or just come to look would help ???? Someone with knowledge of where you would put it ,would need to be involved, anyway I know this sounds crazy but it feels like if each visitor all summer 2010 brought one item that you all needed it would make a difference. What is needed the most? Mary Riedinger | | Silsbee United States |
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| Name: Janice Hallisey | Date: 2/2/2010 | | We have long enjoyed the beaches of Bolivar. We have rented beach houses and love the area. My husband Pat was the Beach and Parks Director for 12 years...and enjoyed working for the people of Bolivar to ensure the beaches were clean! He worked tirelessly to promote awareness for the erosion issues back in the 90's...we have come over several times to visit, eat or see friends that live there...and are proud of the great strides that all the people on the peninsula can be proud of! Let us know if we can help with anything! Janice Hallisey 281 382 1534 | | Galveston United States |
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| Name: matt | Date: 2/1/2010 | | the peninsula is coming back very nicely.......come on down and enjoy yourselves. | | |
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| Name: Kelli | Date: 1/27/2010 | | Wanting to come with the family this summer. Is the beach open? Has anything been rebuilt yet. Been trying to find information. Thanks! and God Bless YOU ALL! | | New Braunfels United States |
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| Name: Jane Booth Hunt | Date: 1/22/2010 | | I have been vacationing at Bolivar for 62 years! We are looking for a house this summer that we can all fit in. We want to come back!!! | | Bastrop United States |
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| Name: Jeremy Hensley | Date: 1/15/2010 | | I have not forgotten about you all. Many have but I have not. You are in my prayers Uncle Terry, Buffy and Terra. I love yall... Stay Strong... | | Oklahoma City United States |
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| Name: Glenn & Laura Kenyon | Date: 1/9/2010 | | We have rented The Dolphin during Mardi Gras and during the summer for many years. It has always brought us much enjoyment and good times with family and friends. Bring back Bolivar! | | Murchison United States |
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