I was gonna try to finish up Day 6, but work was busy for a Friday and I have Thing 1 at the office with me adding to the distractions. :) More on Monday....
Cheers to the freakin weekend!!
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I was gonna try to finish up Day 6, but work was busy for a Friday and I have Thing 1 at the office with me adding to the distractions. :) More on Monday....
Cheers to the freakin weekend!!
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Hi Tizzy,
Hope you know I was just teasin ya the other day!!!! If you are really serious about bringing your kids to JA and are into beach life may I suggest you consider Rondel Village which is located directly on the beach within walking distance to town.
One Bedroom Villa:
There are four of these villas, The one bedroom villas have a view of the gardens or beach (2 beachview, 2 gardenview), a king bed in the master bedroom and queen or double murphy pull-down bed in the living room. Each villa sleeps up to 4 people. It has a full kitchen, blender, coffee machine, etc.. So you can save a ton on food especially for the kids. Also load up the fridge with Red Stripes. Supermarkets nearby you can get whatever you need. Each Villa has its own hot tub and a backdoor, if you know what I mean. Beach is awesome, safe place, pool, restaurant, etc... Prices pretty reasonable too. Something to look into in any event.
Regards,
John
I've taken my kids to Rondel.... I'd highly recommend as well.... They are getting to the age, they now should take me to Rondel....
Tizzyyyyyyyy, it's Monday. Yooohoooo
JohnG, No worries, If I have anything in this world, it's a sense of humor ;) Thank you so much for the info about Rondel Village. Sounds fantastic, and is one property I clearly haven't given enough attention to.
Negril#1fan, thank you also for that input. BINGO! I can't wait til my kids can take me on vacation. I'm not the type of parent to be super pushy about college or careers etc, but my son has already expressed interest in being a surgeon. I'm ALL for it son, Attaboy LOL Ok well Let me know how that pans out haha...
Lady Jane it's just a matter of copying and pasting, and attaching pics now...
It's Monday y'all. All day long. Hope ya'll are surviving :)
My kids were probably between the ages 10-16 when I took them. Took them twice.... It becomes a very expensive trip and very enjoyable..... Most of my trips are myself with friends (very understanding wife).... Big difference paying for one and paying for 6.....
Tiz
Took me a while to catch up on all your report, excellent stuff. You have a great attitude and some excellent friends. Life is what you make it, we all filter our world and attitude is everything.
Jizzy and Booper head back up the west end….maybe on foot. Not sure. We did stop at Spyders to grab a beer from Anita. She guessed Jon’s age spot on and won herself a beer too.
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Once we got back to Catcha, we joined friends that were already at the bar. Shauny was making special drinks for everyone including the bar staff of course because they are cool.
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Pineapple upside down cake....in a cup. Mmmmmm. Cake vodka, pineapple, grenadine.
This sh*t is like crack so watch yerself
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Kevin and Ty are not only master mixers, they are a HUGE part of the vibe here. Always ready to join in on the fun, always smiling, always joking around. Love these guys. Ty has since gotten married and moved stateside. And while we wish him all the best.... Damn he is missed! Kevin is still holdin it down tho!
Speaking of Kevin....he was busy making countless Flaming Bobs....if you don't know about FBM's just ask Booger LOL
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Tybone sang to us in the mean time.....later we discovered that Sandie can fit the whole damn mic into her mouth. That booger is one lucky guy lol
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I dont know... Im pretty sure Tizzy is a dude and this TR is completely fabricated. hahaha
jk... Awesome TR Tizz!
Remember....
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Negril blesses with me with such moments time after time <3 Give thanks
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Til next time...Miss you Cindy (in case your lurking)
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Writing this trip report and taking the time to look back on these photos really takes me back to a week that felt freezeframed, just hanging there in this spectacular little part of the universe, and at the moment I had no concept of the fact that it was coming to an end. It felt like a beginning... and I guess it really was.
You aint playing, I'm just trying to figure out how to manage with 3 ppl LOL Probably be awhile before I make back to Negril, but when I do they will be with me. Somehow, someway...Quote:
Originally Posted by negril#1fan
Hi Peregrine, thank you VERY much for such a cool compliment, and also for your time!! :DQuote:
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAQuote:
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Busted :cool:
(Thanks Murph!)
Tizzy..I really enjoyed your trip report. The pics were awsome, and gave us some ideas about where to go on our next adventure in Negril.
Good luck on the future trip.
Thanks Stang! I actually already went on my next trip, so check back when you see the new TR on board!! In fact this one isn't done yet either......hell this night isn't even over yet lol ;)
will do!!:D and we are jealous! Wish we could be back there too..but have to wait until school's out..
Tizzy I swear, you are the true example of what having a ball in Negril is all about! I keep coming back to your report to get my hourly smile fix and you never fail me. Even if it's just a comment to someone I enjoy every peeking in. so glad you have another one line up!
"Writing this trip report and taking the time to look back on these photos really takes me back to a week that felt freezeframed, just hanging there in this spectacular little part of the universe, and at the moment I had no concept of the fact that it was coming to an end. It felt like a beginning... and I guess it really was."
Love your description!
Thumbs up Tizzy...
Hahaha Tizzy! I guess I didn't read your report from the very beginning, because this whole time I was thinking this was your most recent trip! I'm thinking, wow, how cool that you and Jon made it back to Negril a 2nd time! :o Now, I'm back on track, and looking forward to your next report!:cool:Quote:
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I thought the same thing!!
Hi Tizzy,
Although I have to admit I really haven't followed your TR in close detail I have been able to glean that you are a fun loving, good person (despite what some of your pics show, HAHAHA just kidding). Most importantly I read what a loving mother you are to your children and how important they are to you. It would be wonderful if some day you are able to bring them with you to Negril to share the beauty and love that dwells there. Hope you are able to manage it sooner than later.
Irie
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yep, and I have made it my mission to see it thru. Line up dude......Quote:
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My Two Sons
You got it all wrong man I got more than I can handle as it is. It's all you!!!!
lol, my wife is her bestie. Swing again.Quote:
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Took my boys to Negril when they were 7 and 9, stayed at Rondel Village!! They still talk about it today askin when we're goin back???
JohnG, no worries LOL, I think he had a couple rum drinks last night and put on his big brother cape :-) It's looking like I might make it to Negril with Thing 1 and Thing 2 sooner than I had been thinking!! Very exciting! Absolutely they make my world a beautiful place. In the past my trips to Negril were a little break from the grind at home, from being mom (and dad) A week of letting loose and having some grown folk fun to recharge that young at heart spirit haha :p BUT I'm really looking forward to the next trip being all about showing my children the island and culture that I have fallen so hard for. It's going to be SO different lol. Anyways, Thanks so much for your nice post and for sharing the photos of your boys, then and now. Really nice looking young men you've raised. And Props 2 you for giving them the opportunity to experience a different world at such a young impressionable age, I'm sure they are so grateful for that and will always cherish those memories :)
BOOGER!!!!! so stoked :p
Vi, you are sooo sweet and btw I'm inhaling your TR like fresh island air, it's super nice!! Thanks for returning those smiles :) I can only speak for myself but after this last trip (next report), I think sometimes I have TOO much fun in Negril. LOLQuote:
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Thanks papamark :DQuote:
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LMAO. I wishQuote:
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Yea Tizzy,
Don't know Booger and was a little surprised by his post but now I get the picture. I have visited Negril more times than I can remember and most often took a camera with me so hence on most of my posts I add some pics. I'm sure you understand that I wasn't coming on or anything but just wishing that a person (you) who seems to have an uphill battle can fight through the noise and enjoy your life, especially with your kids. Thanks for your kind words about my boys, they get their good looks from their Mom luckily. I love my boys more than life itself and the point I was making about getting to Negril sooner than later is that who knows what the future brings so live life the fullest you can now. In a blink of an eye your children will be grown and out of the house so any real high quality time you can spend with them is the best investment in everybody's future, memories never to be forgotten.
Best Regards
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I need to figure out how to express that fact that I was clearly joking..... Not one to take shots sitting behind a keyboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by johng
All good Johng!
Singing with Steve was a blast , can't wait to do that again.
It was a super day , with super people.
No, I didn't think you were coming on at all lol. I think he's gotten used to it happening on occasion, and was being funny. Sometimes his humor comes across different in text ;) BUt yes I totally got where you were coming from and agree that one just should not be slowed down by all that noise. Life is too short. FULLjoy!!
I don't think I'm alone when I say any and all the pics that you share on this board are appreciated. I especially love seeing the pictures of Negril from times past. I envy all the boardies that share stories and photos of the "old Negril" but am so thankful ya'll are here to give me a glimpse ;)
Bob Marley's House on Hope Road in Kingston 1980 (before he died)
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Tizzy, I can no longer lurk after seeing the posts about bringing your kids to Jamaica. I first brought mine when they were 5 and 8, and they've been back 5 times since then, and are now 14 and 17! The lessons they've learned there and the exposure to a culture different than the "gimme, gimme, gimme" here in the States has been valuable beyond words. Highly recommend it!!
Some pics as they've grown through the years:
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Hi Jamerican!! Thnk so much for popping in here, and for sharing about your experience travelling with your boys. I appreciate that so much. You have a beautiful family and its pretty obvious that yall have a great time together. Nothing better than that!! Love the pics :D
JohnG that is way cool!
Johng,Quote:
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You have two handsome young men! So nice they got to experience Negril with you. My kids love going to Negril, and we always have a blast there together. And, for what its worth, I don't think you have said anything inappropriate to Tizzy. I think your comments have all been very nice and respectful. Enjoyed your beautiful photos, too! Thanks for sharing them.
Tizzy, that's such awesome news that you decided to bring your kids with you to Negril!!! I know it will be a much different kind of trip for you with them along, but I think you will still have a lot of fun, especially seeing everything new again thru their eyes! So excited for you and for them! Yay!Quote:
Originally Posted by TizzyATX
Day 6 cont.
The plan for the last night was to set off Chinese lanterns at Ivans. Well several people brought more than enough. Should we do a practice launch? YES of course we should. Made sense especially in hindsight…all the issues with crashing and whatnot.
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Somewhere in the mix, a few of us got into a little trouble. I want to say Jon started it by jumping from the railing at Ivans, closest to the cliff edge (Never try this folks). I guess me and Sandie dove in after that. Barbara told us to get our crazy selves out of the water.
No arguments.
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Daisy said I tried REAL hard to convince her that now was the perfect time to get over her all her fears...she should leap right off a cliff at night into rough waters that are hiding lionfish and sea urchins. She opted out. I told her I'd protect her :rolleyes: lolol
Anyways I'm guessing that's what's going on in this pic...
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Although we are all three very strong swimmers, I want to be the first to say that jumping under those conditions was stupid and I don’t recommend it. I’ve really given a lot of second thought to diving/swimming in less than ideal conditions, since the most recent tragedies at Catcha Falling Star. Please always exercise extreme caution when jumping the cliffs on the west end.
And it’s a Success. We are official lantern launchers. They are awesome…
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Here it goes...
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Aint that something?!
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Ivan’s is fun and all, but it does close down at 10 PM so…
We’re going to DeBar for Jerk chicken and cold beer YAY!
Eden,
Thanks for your kind words. I'm sure your kids are very grateful for your love and kindness!!! I am blessed in what I have in my life and I'm sure you feel the same. My favorite mantra is "Count your blessings, not your problems".
Positive Vibrations!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWhCJXOVK18
Tizz the night I met Booger I was pretty far out there after drinking 2 or 16 scotch on the rocks. I came within a second of stripping and going off the cliffs that night at Ivan's, but Mrs. DD talked me off the ledge (again!) instead we went back to CSA that night and got yelled at for skinny dipping. The next day I thought about it and thanked her for saving me from not making a good decision.