The first time I extended a trip past the planned departure day, it was on the seventh and final day, and I just KNEW I could not go back .... yet.
The extension of five more days cost me a pretty penny, but god was it worth it. I never enjoyed myself more because it was all about ME and what I wanted to do. Best money I ever spent.
Tizzy?
Have never extended.......but have talked a few great peeps into doing it!!! HA!!
LOL. If you are now permanent I guess you really cannot call that an extension.Originally Posted by Bnewb
Have never extended...
First time I extended my stay was my second trip to Jamaica, but my first to Negril. 2 days before we were suppose to leave...extended 3 more days. That was in the 90's and have gone back every year since...and many years went twice!! Coming up upon #28 and still as excited as ever!! Maybe even more, truly a great love story with Jamaica. December can't come quick enough for me! Bring....it....on!!!!!!
First time we were doing funjet or apple or one of those on a charter and just couldn't go home on Friday, our per day room cost was cheap and there was another flight Monday but during a trip of inquirey to the charter office in Iron Shore I was told we would have to fly stand by and I would need $100.00 cash U.S., what the heck we were in love in Jamaica the risk of standby was on. Arriving at the airport (this was when they would walk you directly from a counter out through those quonson hut type things and you would board front and back stairs from the tarmac) I quickly noticed there were more passengers than seats and as I left my name for standby I mentioned to deaf ears that I had my 100 bucks and I began to wonder if we were going to make this flight. I wandered back over and sat on my suitcase and began to watch as my 10 days in Jamaica mind began to turn,,,,, it seemed that a couple workers were reporting to one person and then those folks would report to another and then those to the guy in the tie that seemed to be the top gun. And as our chances of flying today (and now I did need to go home) seemed to dwindle and nobody from the stand by que was being called it hit me,,,,,,, a hundred bucks,,,,,, so I wrapped my cash into my hand and walked up the man in the tie and reached out and grabbed his hand in a 2 handed handshake and said sir I love your Island but I really need to go home today,,,,, and as I walked back towards my bags my cash stayed with him,,,, moments later we were called and ushered out to seats 1a and 1b on the plane (wasn't first class, these were the old charters that had the front row facing a bulk head from what seemed about a foot away) and as the door closed behind a couple that settled into the last seats on the plane next to us the husband leaned over and said "thank god I was watching you, the staff at the hotel told me I would need a hundred U.S. but nobody told us how to use it". If you love Jamaica let me see your hands,,,,,
Last edited by Chet & Coleen; 06-21-2012 at 11:28 PM.
I have won many awards in a lifetime of competition and service. But the highest was offered without plaque or fanfare on a hilltop in post Ivan Jamaica. A true Rasta and a dear friend observed "Chet you are like a father of men, you see need and fulfill that need without being asked". Let us be travelers and not tourist.
Wow Chet & Coleen, loves those kinda of stories!
The first and only time I extended just happened a few months ago. Never have been able to do it before because of having to go back to work but always had 3 weeks at a time 2-3 times a year so can't complain. This last time though, no job to go back to (starving student now). My best friend called me a few days before I was supposed to leave and decided that she would change my flight; she did it before she called. All arranged and I got 3 and a half more weeks (6.5 in total)! Nice little surprise from one of the best people I know....she knows how much I love Jamaica and how happy I am when I am there! She just wanted me to be happy so made the arrangements!
"mud cyaan seckle widout wata"...some people are essential to the wellbeing of others
Never extended, but I do know a certain somebody (ROB) that knows a Doctor who will write a note about an ear ache that needs a few more days to heal before it is safe to fly again.....
One time I arrived home and decided I needed to go back, a week later I was in Negril.
Enjoy,
VVHT
Haha
I extended this last trip. VVHT, thanks for the tip, I get chronic ear aches. LOL
Chet&Coleen, that sunset/horse pic is one my favs now. Thanks for posting
Last edited by TizzyATX; 06-25-2012 at 08:40 AM.
Stir IT UP
I'd like to figure out a way to live in and love negril. DamnHave never extended...
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