. slides/IMG_7726.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Indeed! Indeed! slides/IMG_7726.JPG slides/IMG_7729.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7729.JPG slides/IMG_7734.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 David Drummond in action capturing the waves crashing into the seawall. David Drummond in action capturing the waves crashing into the seawall. slides/IMG_7734.JPG slides/IMG_7744.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7744.JPG slides/IMG_7745.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One wave surprises me as I turn in time to catch it. One wave surprises me as I turn in time to catch it. slides/IMG_7745.JPG slides/IMG_7747.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7747.JPG slides/IMG_7749.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7749.JPG slides/IMG_7753.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7753.JPG slides/IMG_7755.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7755.JPG slides/IMG_7756.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7756.JPG slides/IMG_7757.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of my favorite shots as bigger waves crash against the seawall dwarfing this photographer. One of my favorite shots as bigger waves crash against the seawall dwarfing this photographer. slides/IMG_7757.JPG slides/IMG_7761.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 The person posing is abit too close to the edge for safety, but thankfully only gets a good drenching. The person posing is abit too close to the edge for safety, but thankfully only gets a good drenching. slides/IMG_7761.JPG slides/IMG_7766.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. Powerful waves crash into the seawall along Seawall Blvd. slides/IMG_7766.JPG slides/IMG_7770.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Galveston's finest patrolling Seawall Blvd. warning everybody to stay back from the edge. Galveston's finest patrolling Seawall Blvd. warning everybody to stay back from the edge. slides/IMG_7770.JPG slides/IMG_7771.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Galveston's finest patrolling Seawall Blvd. warning everybody to stay back from the edge. Galveston's finest patrolling Seawall Blvd. warning everybody to stay back from the edge. slides/IMG_7771.JPG slides/IMG_7775.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Incredible waves exploding into the air as they crash into the seawall. Incredible waves exploding into the air as they crash into the seawall. slides/IMG_7775.JPG slides/IMG_7779.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Impressive! Impressive! slides/IMG_7779.JPG slides/IMG_7780.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of the biggest waves we saw of the day. This is around 40 feet high! The sky is darkening as Ike nears. One of the biggest waves we saw of the day. This is around 40 feet high! The sky is darkening as Ike nears. slides/IMG_7780.JPG slides/IMG_7781.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Using the man in the red shirt as a scale, this crashing wave is around 28 feet tall. Using the man in the red shirt as a scale, this crashing wave is around 28 feet tall. slides/IMG_7781.JPG slides/IMG_7784.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Waves becoming more frequent and pushing over the seawall onto the street. Waves becoming more frequent and pushing over the seawall onto the street. slides/IMG_7784.JPG slides/IMG_7785.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Another monster wave! Another monster wave! slides/IMG_7785.JPG slides/IMG_7790.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 David Drummond capturing video of the event as waves crash over the seawall. David Drummond capturing video of the event as waves crash over the seawall. slides/IMG_7790.JPG slides/IMG_7791.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Lots of seawater pouring over the seawall and onto the road now. Time to move! Lots of seawater pouring over the seawall and onto the road now. Time to move! slides/IMG_7791.JPG slides/IMG_7803.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 The historic Balinese Room (http://balineseroom.net) with debris from it's walkway being tossed onto the street. The entire structure would be destroyed overnight. The historic Balinese Room (http://balineseroom.net) with debris from it's walkway being tossed onto the street. The entire structure would be destroyed overnight. slides/IMG_7803.JPG slides/IMG_7808.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 David Drummond capturing the waves assaulting the Balinese Room. David Drummond capturing the waves assaulting the Balinese Room. slides/IMG_7808.JPG slides/IMG_7813.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A beach front recreational facility on Stewart Beach inundated by Ike's surge. A beach front recreational facility on Stewart Beach inundated by Ike's surge. slides/IMG_7813.JPG slides/IMG_7816.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 The Sandpiper Motel under siege by Ike's surge. The Sandpiper Motel under siege by Ike's surge. slides/IMG_7816.JPG slides/IMG_7820.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Patrons of the Poop Deck, famous for their hurricane watching parties, overlook an angry ocean. Patrons of the Poop Deck, famous for their hurricane watching parties, overlook an angry ocean. slides/IMG_7820.JPG slides/IMG_7824.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A patron of the Poop Deck, famous for hurricane watching parties, overlooks an angry ocean. A patron of the Poop Deck, famous for hurricane watching parties, overlooks an angry ocean. slides/IMG_7824.JPG slides/IMG_7829.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 This happy fella and his owner enjoying the Poop Deck festivities. This happy fella and his owner enjoying the Poop Deck festivities. slides/IMG_7829.JPG slides/IMG_7832.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Another view from the Poop Deck. Another view from the Poop Deck. slides/IMG_7832.JPG slides/IMG_7833.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 This shot sums up the Poop Deck crew's attitude towards Hurricane Ike. This shot sums up the Poop Deck crew's attitude towards Hurricane Ike. slides/IMG_7833.JPG slides/IMG_7838.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 We wish the Poop Deck and her crew luck as we leave to scout out other areas on the island. We wish the Poop Deck and her crew luck as we leave to scout out other areas on the island. slides/IMG_7838.JPG slides/IMG_7859.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Fire engulfs a service shop at Galveston Yacht Service company. There were likely several boats in there along with supplies and chemicals. Fire engulfs a service shop at Galveston Yacht Service company. There were likely several boats in there along with supplies and chemicals. slides/IMG_7859.JPG slides/IMG_7863.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Smoldering remnants of a service shop at Galveston Yacht Service company. Ike's surge is rising in the parking lot and towards us. Smoldering remnants of a service shop at Galveston Yacht Service company. Ike's surge is rising in the parking lot and towards us. slides/IMG_7863.JPG slides/IMG_7867.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Day After. A large metal building is relocated and heavily damaged. Day After. A large metal building is relocated and heavily damaged. slides/IMG_7867.JPG slides/IMG_7868.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Day After. Day After. slides/IMG_7868.JPG slides/IMG_7871.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Same building previously that had been relocated. This is at Galveston Yacht Company. Same building previously that had been relocated. This is at Galveston Yacht Company. slides/IMG_7871.JPG slides/IMG_7875.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Brick wall collapses from Ike's overnight assault. Make careful note of the brick ties not used. Brick wall collapses from Ike's overnight assault. Make careful note of the brick ties not used. slides/IMG_7875.JPG slides/IMG_7876.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Stone wall of this building collapsed from Ike's fury. Stone wall of this building collapsed from Ike's fury. slides/IMG_7876.JPG slides/IMG_7878.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Apartment complex with roof ripped off from Ike's powerful winds. Apartment complex with roof ripped off from Ike's powerful winds. slides/IMG_7878.JPG slides/IMG_7881.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Other side of apartment complex with roof entirely removed. Other side of apartment complex with roof entirely removed. slides/IMG_7881.JPG slides/IMG_7879.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Moderate building damage and collapsed carports. Moderate building damage and collapsed carports. slides/IMG_7879.JPG slides/IMG_7887.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Near the Sandpiper Motel. Near the Sandpiper Motel. slides/IMG_7887.JPG slides/IMG_7889.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Heavy debris piled up on Seaside Blvd. I suspect most of it originated from the Sandpiper Motel and the Stewart Beach recreational facility (left most in picture). Heavy debris piled up on Seaside Blvd. I suspect most of it originated from the Sandpiper Motel and the Stewart Beach recreational facility (left most in picture). slides/IMG_7889.JPG slides/IMG_7890.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Near the Sandpiper Motel, lots of furniture piled up in the debris field. See how many objects you can identify. Near the Sandpiper Motel, lots of furniture piled up in the debris field. See how many objects you can identify. slides/IMG_7890.JPG slides/IMG_7891.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 I thought this an interesting shot with TV and computer monitor tossed onto the roadway. I thought this an interesting shot with TV and computer monitor tossed onto the roadway. slides/IMG_7891.JPG slides/IMG_7892.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Massive debris field looking west on Seaside Blvd from the Sandpiper Motel. Massive debris field looking west on Seaside Blvd from the Sandpiper Motel. slides/IMG_7892.JPG slides/IMG_7894.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A house with moderate roof damage. A house with moderate roof damage. slides/IMG_7894.JPG slides/IMG_7897.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Looking out along Seawall Blvd. at the massive debris field. Looking out along Seawall Blvd. at the massive debris field. slides/IMG_7897.JPG slides/IMG_7902.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 This poor fella was ok, but definitely exhausted. He barely moved even as I got close to him. This poor fella was ok, but definitely exhausted. He barely moved even as I got close to him. slides/IMG_7902.JPG slides/IMG_7903.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A bird, exhasted from Ike's wrath, stands before the massive debris along Seaside Blvd. A bird, exhasted from Ike's wrath, stands before the massive debris along Seaside Blvd. slides/IMG_7903.JPG slides/IMG_7904.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7904.JPG slides/IMG_7905.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Not many gas station awnings survive hurricanes. Not many gas station awnings survive hurricanes. slides/IMG_7905.JPG slides/IMG_7906.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7906.JPG slides/IMG_7908.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7908.JPG slides/IMG_7910.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7910.JPG slides/IMG_7911.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7911.JPG slides/IMG_7912.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7912.JPG slides/IMG_7915.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some flooding along Broadway Blvd. Some flooding along Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7915.JPG slides/IMG_7917.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd.The haze is smoke from distant fires. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd.The haze is smoke from distant fires. slides/IMG_7917.JPG slides/IMG_7918.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7918.JPG slides/IMG_7919.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7919.JPG slides/IMG_7920.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of many large trees uprooted by Ike's furious winds. One of many large trees uprooted by Ike's furious winds. slides/IMG_7920.JPG slides/IMG_7922.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Spur 342 and I-45 is inundated with floodwaters thanks to Ike's surge. Spur 342 and I-45 is inundated with floodwaters thanks to Ike's surge. slides/IMG_7922.JPG slides/IMG_7923.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Massive debris pile at I-45 and Spur 342 Massive debris pile at I-45 and Spur 342 slides/IMG_7923.JPG slides/IMG_7925.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Large billboard sign crashed onto this business. Large billboard sign crashed onto this business. slides/IMG_7925.JPG slides/IMG_7927.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Coast Guard chopper crew surveys the area. (sorry for the graininess) Coast Guard chopper crew surveys the area. (sorry for the graininess) slides/IMG_7927.JPG slides/IMG_7929.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 I was amazed by how many TVs washed up with the debris. How many can you count? I was amazed by how many TVs washed up with the debris. How many can you count? slides/IMG_7929.JPG slides/IMG_7932.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7932.JPG slides/IMG_7939.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7939.JPG slides/IMG_7940.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Carefully note the curtain stains marking the highest surge level during the storm. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Carefully note the curtain stains marking the highest surge level during the storm. slides/IMG_7940.JPG slides/IMG_7941.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A cemetary is inundated along Broadway Blvd. A cemetary is inundated along Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7941.JPG slides/IMG_7943.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 The cemetary along Broadway Blvd with a large oak tree uprooted. The cemetary along Broadway Blvd with a large oak tree uprooted. slides/IMG_7943.JPG slides/IMG_7944.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. slides/IMG_7944.JPG slides/IMG_7946.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. The man is carrying a chair and fishing pole. Some of the major flooding on either side of Broadway Blvd. The man is carrying a chair and fishing pole. slides/IMG_7946.JPG slides/IMG_7947.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of the odd scenes we saw on Broadway Blvd. The boat was washed in with the overnight surge. One of the odd scenes we saw on Broadway Blvd. The boat was washed in with the overnight surge. slides/IMG_7947.JPG slides/IMG_7948.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Large uprooted tree. Large uprooted tree. slides/IMG_7948.JPG slides/IMG_7949.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 The only thing left of the historic Balinese Room (http://balineseroom.net/). The only thing left of the historic Balinese Room (http://balineseroom.net/). slides/IMG_7949.JPG slides/IMG_7951.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A gutted gift shop. It is remakable that this much of it survived. A gutted gift shop. It is remakable that this much of it survived. slides/IMG_7951.JPG slides/IMG_7952.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Remnants of Hooters Restaurant washed up onto Seaside Blvd. Remnants of Hooters Restaurant washed up onto Seaside Blvd. slides/IMG_7952.JPG slides/IMG_7953.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Remains of a gift shop. Remains of a gift shop. slides/IMG_7953.JPG slides/IMG_7954.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Where Hooters used to be. Where Hooters used to be. slides/IMG_7954.JPG slides/IMG_7958.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of many blackhawk choppers looking for anybody needing rescue from flooded areas. One of many blackhawk choppers looking for anybody needing rescue from flooded areas. slides/IMG_7958.JPG slides/IMG_7959.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of many blackhawk choppers looking for anybody needing rescue from flooded areas. One of many blackhawk choppers looking for anybody needing rescue from flooded areas. slides/IMG_7959.JPG slides/IMG_7961.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 David Drummond documents the debris field in front of the damaged Flagship Hotel. David Drummond documents the debris field in front of the damaged Flagship Hotel. slides/IMG_7961.JPG slides/IMG_7962.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Part of the Flagship Hotel removed by Ike along with the ramp leading to it. Part of the Flagship Hotel removed by Ike along with the ramp leading to it. slides/IMG_7962.JPG slides/IMG_7964.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 These guys are waving the colors in the spirit of surviving Ike. These guys are waving the colors in the spirit of surviving Ike. slides/IMG_7964.JPG slides/IMG_7965.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 This guy is waving the colors in the spirit of surviving Ike. This guy is waving the colors in the spirit of surviving Ike. slides/IMG_7965.JPG slides/IMG_7966.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A large sign is no longer. A large sign is no longer. slides/IMG_7966.JPG slides/IMG_7968.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Blackhawk helicopters in formation with some of the birds who survived Ike. Blackhawk helicopters in formation with some of the birds who survived Ike. slides/IMG_7968.JPG slides/IMG_7970.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Blackhawk helicopters fly overhead as street crews clear Seaside Blvd as law enforcement vehicles patrol the street. Blackhawk helicopters fly overhead as street crews clear Seaside Blvd as law enforcement vehicles patrol the street. slides/IMG_7970.JPG slides/IMG_7974.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A large fire ravaging homes on the west side of Galveston. A large fire ravaging homes on the west side of Galveston. slides/IMG_7974.JPG slides/IMG_7977.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A fire-ravaged home on the west side of Galveston. No water pressure along with gale force winds made it very difficult to fight fires. A fire-ravaged home on the west side of Galveston. No water pressure along with gale force winds made it very difficult to fight fires. slides/IMG_7977.JPG slides/IMG_7981.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A weary firefighter checking for spot fires. A weary firefighter checking for spot fires. slides/IMG_7981.JPG slides/IMG_7982.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of the fishing piers. Believe it or not, two men tried to ride the hurricane out here. We aren't sure if they were in the pickup or not. They were later rescued by helicopter. One of the fishing piers. Believe it or not, two men tried to ride the hurricane out here. We aren't sure if they were in the pickup or not. They were later rescued by helicopter. slides/IMG_7982.JPG slides/IMG_7983.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 More flooding in one of Galveston's neighborhoods. More flooding in one of Galveston's neighborhoods. slides/IMG_7983.JPG slides/IMG_7984.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the rescue crews working one of the affected neighborhoods. Some of the rescue crews working one of the affected neighborhoods. slides/IMG_7984.JPG slides/IMG_7986.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Texas Game Wardens use an airboat to shuttle some of the flooded residents to dry ground. Texas Game Wardens use an airboat to shuttle some of the flooded residents to dry ground. slides/IMG_7986.JPG slides/IMG_7990.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Texas Game Wardens heading out to search for others needing rescue from high waters in this neighborhood. Texas Game Wardens heading out to search for others needing rescue from high waters in this neighborhood. slides/IMG_7990.JPG slides/IMG_7991.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 One of many boats on the roads. One of many boats on the roads. slides/IMG_7991.JPG slides/IMG_7992.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Heavy damage along 61st street. Heavy damage along 61st street. slides/IMG_7992.JPG slides/IMG_7993.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Heavy damage along 61st street. Heavy damage along 61st street. slides/IMG_7993.JPG slides/IMG_7994.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Another sailboat up on 61st street. Another sailboat up on 61st street. slides/IMG_7994.JPG slides/IMG_7995.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 This was a bizarre scene along 61st street. This truck is entangled in a high tension cable. This was a bizarre scene along 61st street. This truck is entangled in a high tension cable. slides/IMG_7995.JPG slides/IMG_7996.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A fishing boat rests along the median of I-45. A fishing boat rests along the median of I-45. slides/IMG_7996.JPG slides/IMG_7998.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Convoys of ambulances and emergency crews rush into Galveston along I-45. The lead ambulance is from Bonham, Texas...350 miles away. Convoys of ambulances and emergency crews rush into Galveston along I-45. The lead ambulance is from Bonham, Texas...350 miles away. slides/IMG_7998.JPG slides/IMG_8000.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Emergency crews enter ravaged Galveston along I-45. Emergency crews enter ravaged Galveston along I-45. slides/IMG_8000.JPG slides/IMG_8003.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. slides/IMG_8003.JPG slides/IMG_8004.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. slides/IMG_8004.JPG slides/IMG_8005.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. Several large boats and yachts washed up onto I-45's southbound lane. slides/IMG_8005.JPG slides/IMG_8008.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Crews work to clear I-45's southbound lanes. Crews work to clear I-45's southbound lanes. slides/IMG_8008.JPG slides/IMG_8011.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 I was surprised to see a scorpion! I was surprised to see a scorpion! slides/IMG_8011.JPG slides/IMG_8012.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 Massive amounts of debris clogs I-45 southbound. Massive amounts of debris clogs I-45 southbound. slides/IMG_8012.JPG slides/IMG_8020.JPG Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:35:28 -0500 Jalbum 8.0 A large convoy of ambulances stream southward into Galveston. A large convoy of ambulances stream southward into Galveston. slides/IMG_8020.JPG