Sorry, but I'm trying to figure out ....why it was your fault that they broke in!!!! Did I miss something?
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Sorry, but I'm trying to figure out ....why it was your fault that they broke in!!!! Did I miss something?
I'm so sorry to hear this but glad you are OK!!
Want to thank you for the wonderful nature photos that you posted. Made me visit the big tree just at the beginning of the west end and the old lighthouse trees too when we were in Negril for 10 days ending Thursday.
Your Negril 'digs' looked great and although I didn't buy any grizzada's, I enjoyed looking at them. (diabetic here)
So sorry about that 'event'. I probably would have left too.
Kahuna3 sorry that happened, and you cut your trip short. You did not deserve it. Glad you are ok. Hope they catch the thief at some point. Enjoy your books by the way.
Sorry....didn't think my first 2 sentences over stepped the line.?
Kimbobwee????Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimbobwee
What line? All your sentences are there as far as I can tell?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimbobwee
Those are my bananas - You need to pay me!
gerryg123 - It's only a "safe place" until it happens to you. After going 2-3 -4 (and once 5) times a year I haven't been back for almost a year.
K3 -So very sorry your trip ended like it did. I was enjoying your report so much I was thinking of booking -- well, I guess that's not gonna happen anytime soon unless it's an AI and I forgo driving my car and get a driver/body guard.
Is there any hope? I want to fall in love with Negril again, I want to go home.
Just going to chime in for a second here and mention that I have read about quite a few bad things happening at the mega all inclusive resorts. More than a computer being stolen. I am talking about rape and murder. While these instances happened in large resorts south of Cancun Mexico and not in Jamaica, you need to be careful and cautious no matter where you are. Whether it be out of the country or walking out your own door. Kahuna, I appreciate your honesty and I have really enjoyed following your report. Everyone has their own comfort level, but switching from the small hotel that we stay at, and moving to an all inclusive, is not what would make me feel safer.
Bummer your laptop was taken. It sucks that they were creeping around looking for places to gain entry. People forget to lock up or miss something, it happens.
Glad that you had support through the night and could think through your habits and actions to recollect how the standard precautions were not employed that night. I don't mean this as a judgement, but that you get closure about how it probably happened.
Good luck to you.
Now what am I going to read when I get up? Really enjoyed your report.
So sorry for your trouble.
So sorry to hear about this happening to you...makes me think twice about going to Negril year after year :(
Hate hearing about bad things happening to good people.
I'm so sorry to hear of this, K3! I really appreciate that you were able to share what happened to at least keep people aware of things and safety precautions. Take care and blessings to you!
Where can I get it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lady Jane
I have it on my Kobo, bought it & Sunset Negril from the Kobo store. I believe you can get it from Amazon.ca. Indigo/Chapters on line lists it, but it's out of stock.
so sorry Kahuna
Thanks, 2Nuts - I downloaded it onto my Kobo an hour ago! K3, I have been reading this T/R today, for the first time. It's great and I knew I had to get the books. Thanks for your wonderful writing!
I am so sorry to hear what happened to you, but glad you are unharmed. You need some time to heal and get your head around this, but this board is family, and we will help you work through this. Don't throw away Negril because of this.
Thanks for the wonderful T/R and I look forward to reading Walk Good as we head for Jamaica on Sat. With increased security awareness.
Hope putting some distance between you and the event has helped, and I am sure time and your family on this board will help to heal you!
I just downloaded the book as well. Looking forward to the read
I thought there were dogs on property?
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I think maybe I can speak for many others by saying that your experience reminds us all to practice with even more awareness the things that we know are important. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
… it would be nice if you could just come back to your hotel and relax while on vacation and not think about every little security precaution..but unfortunatly-so it goes in Jam…(and yes, i know other places in the world too)
I'm so sorry for the ordeal you had to go thru Roland-terrible…Glad you were not physically harmed….and thanks for sharing your story-just re-enforces how one has to be on their A-game in regards to safety …
NOT COOL :mad:
Really glad to hear you are home safe, and personally appreciate you sharing the details of this. Take care Roland.
This is in response to GerryG's list which just serves to scare people:
1) I left my camera at Canoe and went back about two hours later and it was stored safely behind the cashier.
Ted,
We have even seen many examples of taxi drivers tracking down tourists to return items such as cameras that they had left by accident in their vehicles. That doesnt happen in most places!
Ted,
We have even seen many examples of taxi drivers tracking down tourists to return items such as cameras that they had left by accident in their vehicles. That doesnt happen in most places!
I accidentally left my camera behind at Cosmo's beach once. An employee found it and came running after me, gave it back and refused to accept any money for its safe return. Have also been ripped off in Negril a few times. At a popular AI resort, some of my perfume and makeup was stolen through the unscreened bathroom window slats. There are good people and bad people wherever you go. Fortunately, where I live there isn't much crime, but I still diligently keep my doors locked and will never be without a dog. It's just so disheartening to keep hearing/reading the stories, especially when they happen in the middle of the night while people are sleeping (or not) in their rooms. If that ever happened to me, I'd be outa there and would have a hard time ever going back. And I know this mostly happens to people who have had to much to drink, smoke, or just simply forgot to bolt the door, but...
Maybe only in JA! I can't count the amount of times people have brought my camera gear back to me or had it waiting for my return. So...3 Dives 3 years ago... I was asked if I lost a camera lens...nope was my answer and even after being shown the 70-200mm I said it was not mine. The dude was determined to find the owner after finding it 5-10 years before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
Sorry to hear about this most unpleasant incident. I can see why you would be turned off Negril. I hope in time that you will overcome this feeling and return to Negril to enjoy the "good" people there and all that they have to offer. We leave on Saturday for a 2 week stay and will be looking for long term accommodations for future trips. We were going to check out the property you stayed at but now have some concerns with safety. I am not familiar with the neighborhood but it didn't appear to be "out of the way" or isolated in any way. Could you provide your perspective on this. Any idea where Luna was during this home invasion? My understanding is that she is in charge of security.
these are good to hear! Thanks for the stories!
So . . . I've been back for a while now. Here's what's new at home:
- I got a good deal on a nice new computer :)
- Bea got the job she was looking for - I'm happy for her, but I miss her around the house during the day
- all my buddies are rockin' it on the beach in Negril - I'm happy for them :)
- I fixed a couple of things around the house and shoveled a pant-load of snow and chipped away at some ice,
- it snowed today and it's going down to -22C
- I plowed my way thru a couple of thick books - can I say 'thick' when I read on a kindle?
- I'm getting bored.
- I'm over the robbery
I looked out the window and saw the snow and wished I was in Negril, on the beach, with my buddies.
Hmmmm . . .
That " Hmmmm" makes me wonder if there isn't an about face to come and a latest chapter of reuniting and reconciliation to be written.
You bought a plane ticket and left Negril in a days notice....Quote:
Originally Posted by Kahuna3
Cya soon!
I was fortunate enough to have a gizzada at your secret spot yesterday........delish! Thanks!
New computer, bored, freezing, chipping ice, friends having fun without you... I foresee you taking a trip back to Negril in the very near future.
Seeing this "Hmmmm", Luna is as hopeful, as everybody else...
You know you want to! Time to get back on that horse :)
Good to hear it Kahuna. We'll soon be envisioning you walking by on the beach............hope to see you again!
Soon come can't come soon enough!