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Michael,

Thanks for taking a look at her (and for the compliment). We're holed up in a hotel in Richardson tonight, and headed there tomorrow to see first hand. Where is your boat docked? Would love to stop by and say thanks in person some time. We're going back tomorrow to put her back together and get her ready to sail, but I have to admit, it doesn't feel like it's going to be a nice place to be for a long time. My heart aches for the many boats and even more homes that were slammed.

With all that's going on with politics and the economy, Ike just isn't getting much press. I don't think the rest of the country has any idea how badly the area was damaged. I'd hate to be the guy in charge of raising money for the red cross right now! Just saw an interview online with the CEO of landry's (who put together the boardwalk) he estimated they lost 50 - 100 million between Kemah and Houston.

Thanks again for taking the effort to go look over our home.