Rebuilding Treasure Cay, Abacos after Hurricane Dorian

[@richardkrentz7553]

This is a certainly a heart breaking site. Treasure Cay was the first place my wife and I spent a lot of time in here in 1985 . We flew here in my plane which was my first over the ocean adventure and had been there many times after. I wish there was something I could help rebuild there but at 84 I'm not in too good of a shape to do that.

[@winwinfield2839]

I will be sharing this video with my family. Thank you very much. This made me feel closer to my home. Growing up in Abaco, I had many friends like you, from Canada and the United States. Because of such friends I had countless opportunities to explore and appreciate my home, including my wonderful trips from Marsh Harbour to Treasure Cay, as well as other gems on the Island. People just like you gave my brother and I a gift we could not have afforded. Unlike so many of our friends we did get to see much of the island, thanks to the many American tourist that took us along with their children. I can't thank you enough. Now that I live in the US, it is the very friendships that I had with visiting Americans that influences my appreciation of this Great country, so much so I became a Bahamian American last year, making my affiliation with both countries official/legal. May you and your family be greatly blessed! Many thanks.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Thank you for the kind words Win! I always find it truly unique how well the US landowners and the locals mix in the Abacos. I have many Bahamian friends who are essentially family. They come with us everywhere over there, they help me on the boat, and, most importantly, they welcome me to their home islands with open arms. I travel to pretty much every part of the Bahamas and the level of this dynamic is truly unique to the Abacos I feel. It is why my family chose to buy a place in Treasure! Send me an email and we will have to try to get together at some point to meet and swap some stories!

[@mainship39]

A very good and thoughtful video. Surprised and happy I found it. I was in Treasure Cay when Dorian hit. When we emerged from shelter and saw the destruction, it was unbelievable. Thank you for making the video and channel.

[@kimboston6695]

Use to sail to Treasure a few times every year from Charleston. It was my favorite beach spot (and the bar which my eyes can’t believe in your video). Can’t believe the devastation. Thanks for sharing this. Please keep us updated on the progress

[@JackAbaco]

Great job Nick. We had the unfortunate experience of trying to evacuate an ill man out during the eye to a second story condo at Bahamas Beach Club because of the surge. Got stuck and rode it out in a car for 17 hours with 4 adults, a four year old boy and 3 Potcakes. We were lucky to survive, and has luck would have it, it was probably fortunate we didn’t make it to our second floor unit.

[@theolindeboys8312]

That sounds absolutely horrible! I can not believe that you had to go through that. I am glad that you guys were able to survive. I would love to hear your first hand stories of how it all went down.

[@suzisimon526]

Nick, you have done a wonderful job, with these videos. However it breaks my heart, every time I watch it. Thank you for continuing with this. !!!

[@theolindeboys8312]

Thank you for the kind words! it is just horrible. There will be more videos coming in the future!

[@rafaelrivero9775]

My wife and I went to help to the survivors send to Nassau, last october. They showed us how to face much a huge situation. Era really learned from that persons. Some of them even could laugh, even when they had lost everything, but their family were ok. A lot of respect. God bless Bahamas, bahamians, haitians, and all the people that suffered Dorian. Blessings from Uruguay, south america

[@theolindeboys8312]

I bet that was an awesome experience. God bless.

[@rafaelrivero9775]

Absolutely. God bless us everyday. He is taking care of us even when we didn't think about it. He is preparing the seed of the tree which will feed us with its fruits in 6 or 7 years. He really cares of us. We just can say thank God and try to do it as good as possible.

[@theolindeboys8312]

I could not have said it better myself!

[@patcruz7867]

I noticed that those houses built within a three years’ period did exceptionally well. Hurricane Category Building codes for the islands and main land have been updated to the highest level for a reason. It might cost more to bring it to those new standards, but the results such as a hurricane like Dorian are worst the expense. I was interested in viewing your video as I watched Bahama Life on T.V. as a couple made a purchase in Treasure Island. It looked like paradise. Your video is truly amiable and informative to those who have lived there, have property, and spend many of wonderful years enjoying it. Nicely done. My very best to all in the islands. May it return to its natural beauty for all who have been blessed to live there and have the opportunity to visit.

[@arlishaedwards4850]

I wonder how many people that come to the islands help those that are less fortunate rebuild their little places. They're usually the ones that provide services for us to enjoy when we come.

[@nicholaspiscitelli2192]

Hi Nick, thank you so much for a great job filming this video. We have been going to Treasure Key for many years, sometimes as many as 8 trips a year flying in to Treasure Key. Airport on a private plane. We would stay at a few different places, mostly at the marina village. We know Avis the manager very well and have on idea how they are, or even if they made it thru the storm. I can’t imagine how much damage there is and how on earth they will ever rebuild without a lot of help. I love Treasure more than any other place I’ve ever been to. Again, that’s you. Nick Piscitelli , Sarasota Florida.

[@lapidkey]

I'm appreciative of you posting this recent vid. Tks for the effort

[@theolindeboys8312]

I am happy to do it! There will be more to come.

[@priscilacassou]

So sad!! I was in Ft Lauderdale when Doria came... So sad to see what happened to the Bahamas... I’m wondering how it looks like today. Thank you do much for sharing this. Great compilation of videos and narrative... I hope you already have a place at Abaco Island to go to... :)

[@dunchvids5302]

Tearful but SO grateful to view your video and hear you wonderful narrative. Thank you! After Floyd, I happily purchased and resided in a gorgeous home for 12 years on Joe's Creek/Turtle Rocks beachfront which Dorian completely blew away, leaving only a concrete slab. Remaining in my heart and soul are the fondest of memories of Treasure Cay and all of its outlying areas, the gentle goodness of its people, the sheer beauty of its spectacular paradise. Can you possibly tell me if Ossie Davis is still around? His boat, Prozac? Are he and his family well? There was a special, hard working Haitian who I was very fond of and with whom I would love to make contact. Very tall and dark with an amazing smile, his name was Pearson and lived in the condos where Bootle meets the entrance to Treasure. He worked in and around the Beach Club and marina area. I have been making donations toward this most noble cause and will continue to do so. Bless you for your time and effort.

[@brigittesteindl7066]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@theolindeboys8312]

Thanks for watching!

[@EvergreenOG]

What a horrible storm. I’m sorry for everyone’s loss.

[@bryson6066]

We owned Villa 648 in BVOA but sold it a few years back. This is devastating to see. We were there 2 weeks before the storm hit and stayed at the beach club and had no idea of the damage that was about to occur

[@theolindeboys8312]

It is so tragic. It is nice that yall got to see and experience the island one more time before all hell broke loose.

[@cjkturtle9762]

Our house is two before royal poinciana. It got skipped just by a few seconds of your video :(. Idle Hour. Thank you for showing the rest of Treasure though!

[@shirleypowichroski7999]

I love Treasure Cay, we come there every 2 or 3 years, my last stay was House 2 on beach, there were about 14 houses on beach with pool in the middle, please send pics of how they are now. I can’t believe tipsy is gone and we always ate at that restaurant by tipsy’s. My heart is broken. Thank you for the video

[@theolindeboys8312]

I am glad to hear that you were able to go and enjoy Treasure! I will try to get some video for you the next opportunity I get to get over there.

[@brigittesteindl7066]

Thank you for sharing!

[@theolindeboys8312]

My pleasure!

[@thomasbrown1140]

Thank You for this video please post more.

[@patrickradigan2777]

Thank you for taking the time to document all of this.....this is the first time i've searched for videos of the destruction caused by Dorian. I spent most of my childhood vacations there so this is also very emotional for me as well. If you have any more videos of the historic district, specifically the old hotel and the adjacent beach bungaloes,..... myself and family would very much appreciate seeing them......is Captain Mark still around?.....i was around there shortly after Martha passed and NOBODY was allowed to sit at her seat at the Marina bar :). Is there any need for employees for reconstruction of the Cay that are skilled but live in the US??? I'm looking for a big change and would definetly consider moving to treasure cay to help continuing to rebuild if i knew i could afford a place to stay. I'm skilled in all aspects of carpentry, fine carpentry, concrete work, and landscape design and installation.....i would just need a place i can afford to live with possibly a place for my family to stay once in a while..... again. thank you for your documentary.....i've already shared it with my m&d. I'm sure they would love to see it one last time.....my phone is 862-216-7757 and my email is [e-mail].... best of luck to you and your family's home.

[@tinocalabrese4772]

Hello Boy's, My Wife & I have been going to Treasure Cay for over 20 Years now. Was wondering if Viola from the Coco Beach Bar (Right on the Beach across the street from the Spinnaker Restaurant) Is Safe? We are Saddened by this, and as soon as able to go there. Such a Beautiful and peaceful Place.

[@beetickler6418]

I hope to be able to visit again. I vacationed on Elbow Cay at the southern end near Tahiti Beach. Is anyone going to be renting out houses on Elbow again? How would I go about getting more info?

[@masterofpuppets444]

Do you have video of what the treasure cay resort looks like. I’m curious to see how bad the condos are damaged , where I stayed.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Let me go back through my video library and see what I have. From my memory though they were very hit or miss. Some of them got completely torn apart but then some of them looked halfway decent. Overall they were in bad shape.

[@luke.5496]

Cool video man! I went to Marsh Harbour a few weeks back with some guys from my church. I have a video covering our trip on my channel.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Awesome! I look forward to watching it and seeing how everything is fairing over there!

[@kevinmartin2324]

Hi Nick Do you know how the authority’s are doing in organizing infrastructure and rebuilding efforts? We live the Abaco’s and would love to get closer to solutions

[@boydbruneau4456]

Dudeeeee my grandmas beach house Got blown away and it sucks cause I’ve been going there since I was 2

[@theolindeboys8312]

I'm right there with you man. Sad to see it.

[@flashgordon6996]

Curious to know how the smaller islands off Abaco faired? Specifically Bonefish Cay? Did you take any video off shore? If not do you know of any? Terrible and sad seeing this.

[@xoox870]

I watched your whole video and its pretty good, but you need a newer video to show how things have improved.

[@kjstrakan1136]

I live in Nassau, you did a good job showing the damages, let's chat.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Hey KJ, thank you! Shoot me a quick message on Instagram so we can talk a little.

[@theolindeboys8312]

@nickolinde

[@ELIEVINCENT]

Are you doing any sort of fundraising? Are you able to coordinate the delivery of relief supplies by chance?

[@theolindeboys8312]

I personally am not doing any fundraising but there are a ton of organizations and people out there who are. Errol Thurston is the best person to talk to about that probably. I personally am not coordinating any deliveries but I can put you in touch with someone who can help. I will say though that there is not really many people left there so there are only certain supplies that will be of use.

[@Lansa1]

4:54 my grandfather designed and built the Sea Cliff, they also had the house seaclusion on windward. Sad stuff.

[@nancybrennan7146]

Thanks for sharing this. My parents owned three different properties over about 30 years, but sold in 2011. This is simply devestating. Were there any deaths at Treasure Cay?

[@theolindeboys8312]

There no deaths in Treasure Cay if I recall correctly.

[@sisterjane9565]

Do you have any video's of Treasure Cay School? I taught first grade there in the late 80's.

[@theolindeboys8312]

I do not currently but will try to get some at the next opportunity I have to get over there.

[@nonarauch5909]

We started the first school at Treasure Cay in one of the Marina Cottages...we had 5 children and Linda Hornbeak was the teacher the first year.

[@ddweiser]

My family used to go to Treasure cay when I was a kid. I have such great memories of going there. Was there any electricity on the island? Place to stay? Thank you for the video.

[@theolindeboys8312]

There was no electricity the last time I was there. While there are places that are habitable now, it would not be very good living conditions. The easiest way would be to anchor out on a boat and live aboard.

[@Dreacornish]

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[@yomango35]

Hello.... One year later ...What happen to the projects ??? When is the next video???

[@nicholaspiscitelli2192]

I’m afraid it will never be rebuilt, what a shame, the most beautiful place on earth, gone.

[@dwells3536]

How is it looking there now?

[@Lansa1]

8:20 I walked through the house before it was sold after being built. That was probably 2006-8 so not too old.

[@christinestange4813]

I subscribed.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Good!

[@tammyhorvath9237]

Any updates if Sand Dollar units will be repaired/rebuilt?

[@theolindeboys8312]

I will see what I can find out! Obviously pretty much everything is halted right now, but I'll see what I can find out!

[@tammyhorvath9237]

@@theolindeboys8312 Thank you in advance.

[@michellecurry1445]

Looking for info on Sand Dollar condos and also on Sydney Hart and his family, Leon "Elo" Pinder as well

[@lifeofplayboy8813]

that's my home i lived there then hurricane dorian came almost died now am in canada

[@yomango35]

I cannot imagine the pollution going on right now ..so sad ...

[@ailerica3128]

Did u know that Aaliyah Stayed at the hotel while she was Filming her last video. Back in 2001 if u watch Behind the scenes you can see her sitting down at the hotel having a good time with her friends 😔

[@ailerica3128]

:( That's the beach where Aaliyah was filming her last video. It upsets me because I wanted to go out there but I'm pretty sure doesn't look the same anymore. I hope u guys Recover from all of that.

[@shantellwinters4629]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@donnaclemmons3721]

It looks way worse than Hope Town. Heartbreakingly sad.

[@tonychopkoski2789]

Seems to be some Chinese want to develop there, after a prospectus I have seen. I do not know its value.

[@KevinP32270]

build it back better.

[@annabelle2361]

Treasure Cay is not an Island - it is on the mainland of Great Abaco.

[@theolindeboys8312]

Treasure has been a home to me since I was born... I am well aware of what and where Treasure Cay is. The places geographical properties have nothing to do with the story I am attempting to tell. For some peoples? Yes. For mine? No? For all practical purposes and for ease of talking about the area it can be called an island.

[@annabelle2361]

@@theolindeboys8312 Treasure Cay is not home to you - Mommy and Daddy own property there that's all. You say you are well aware where Treasure Cay is, but call it an island? Facts do matter you pathetic little boy, even if they don't fit the little story you want to sell. Grow up fool...

[@theolindeboys8312]

So the house I grew up in isn’t my home since my parents owned it and not me? Makes sense to me. Let’s just forget about the fact that I live there for several months out of the year and actually work there. And yes, I work there because I am a grown man who works and makes a living. Not a little boy. I am done arguing with you because you clearly you have some agenda. Everyone is here enjoying the video and finding it helpful and then there is you choosing to argue for no reason. Simply do not watch the video or any of our future ones if you don’t like them. And please do not resort to calling me names. I want this be a positive place and doing that is just immature and negative.

[@winwinfield2839]

@@theolindeboys8312 I so enjoyed the video and I am a Bahamian, born in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. I spent much time in Treasure Cay for recreational purposes as well as the times I hung out with my father and brother, because my dad so loved Treasure Cay. My father worked in Treasure Cay, until he died in 1986, Victor Maurice. I got your point from the moment I heard your voice and I get the appreciation in your voice. Be proud of your blessings and be proud that you are blessing others by your video commentary. I am a subscriber of yours as of today. The world needs more people like you to offset the negative energy brought on by fools that would waste so much energy on attacking those attempting to be of service. Abaco is my second home, now that I live in Connecticut. As a graduation gift to my son and a treat to my family, we spent an entire Sunday at the beach on Treasure Cay in 2017. We absolutely loved it. This video is special to me because I still have family in Abaco. May your journey on this earth be filled with blessings. Stay positive.

[@thomasrudder9639]

@@theolindeboys8312 thanks for the video. I used to go to TC back when the hotel was there across the street from the marina. Oh, and never mind the pathetic, hurting soul that wants to drag you down to her level. Narcissistic losers are everywhere these days. They try and crush you like a hurricane.