PGW, Tam and I are DYING to know what happened after you got dropped at Canoe! We saw the throngs before the roundabout and wondered if/how long it took you to get through!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by poolguywindsor
And for the record.....we thought that lady was quite rude, PGW.
I've gone back and forth regarding responding to all the "hateful" posts made regarding my, as I look at it, somewhat "hateful" post a page or so ago.
Gerry - I apologize for being harsh. Buttons were pushed for sure.
You see - unlike a lot of you, I am shy about meeting boardies. I seldom do but when I do introductions are made properly and if it is someone I've had a good rapport with online I can sometimes come out of my shell.
Over the past 5 or so years though someone has been "outing" me to complete strangers which has resulted in my discomfort and once with a kind of cyber stalker guy that let himself into my yard. Recently this happened at a wake/memorial I was attending for a good friend...I was with my close friends at a table and someone approached me...telling me that that person who has been "outing" me on a regular basis pointed me out.
I was put in the position of lying to that man as I felt a little freaked and invaded.
So when I was told my name was in your trip report and saw how it was in your trip report - I'm sorry - I lost it. I still wonder why you had that in there but its your trip report.
Lisa: The advise I gave that folks should ask permission before using people's names and photos in these reports I do hope applies to more than just me. I know when I write of my experiences here in the place I love, the place I call home every winter - I'm very careful about that. I am in the business of discretion professionally - and have been for a long while. And you and I agree that sometimes some people look upon the residents of Negril as "characters" and sometimes we are treated as such in writing, photographs and even in person. And it doesn't always feel good.
So, again Gerry, please accept my apologies if I came off as "sanctimonious" or rude. And in the unlikely chance that we do meet - we can buy each other a Pepsi.
As my mother always said "It takes a big person to admit their fault". Hats off to you RastaGirl. Big respect.Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
Rastagirl,Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
I am glad you came in and apologized to Gerry. I dont feel he meant any harm in his comment.
We do remember that "cyber stalker" incident. We tried to help you with that incident. And from what I can recall, no one outed you. It was the fact that you had posted your "yard" location in such detail on Trip Advisor that the person in question simply followed your descriptions and found the place. We warned you at that time to not post so much personal information on the internet or situations like that are bound to happen. Whether you want to believe it or not, by your prolific posts on the various internet sites that you frequent (like TA with over 8000 posts), you are becoming a bit of a "celebrity". And as you told both me and Lisa - sometimes you just have to "suck it up" and accept it when people post stuff about you on the internet. If that advice applies to me and Lisa, I would have to suppose it would apply to you as well.
As you discovered this summer, when you post mean spirited comments about people who actually live and work in Negril, sometimes even your friends down here will have to stand up and let you know that you are out of line. You seemed very distraught when you had to remove the comments that you made - so please lighten up on others in the future. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...
Loving this trip report, (but I would not want to be mentioned in it without my permission! which I think is a big part of what R7s is concerned about)Quote:
Originally Posted by monk
Personally, I think that it's best to stay under the radar when vacationing. People talk - either truth or rumors - and the wrong thing said to the wrong person can put folks in bad situations that last long after the tourists have gone home. On the other hand, what would I have to read?
Walk Good and Be Safe!
It's all good in the hood.
I went to Xtabi first thing this morning, enjoyed a nice cup of coffee, then i hit the water, floating around from about 9 a.m. to 930, just me and that beautifui sea. It's calm in the morning, just floating around, me and my thoughts. Like a big pool with coral in it, and sometimes it's fun to float right to the edge, so you're shaded .....
After, I headed to Bentley's to meet my new friend, Andy, the one who helped out with the meal a couple of nights ago. He's the one who invited me spear fishing, so we're all set up for tomorrow. Then, if it goes well, he said he go SCUBA spear fishing the next day ..... fun fun fun!!!!
On the way back, I visited the tourist from yesterday at Summerset, Crissy. She's a nice lady, so we went to Seastar Inn for a blended fruit punch and a smoke.
We went to the store cause I had to buy shaving cream but the store did not have it -- everything else but that, lol.
We said our goodbyes, all irie, then I went back up the hill to pick up Jodie. She was just getting ready, so in the meantime I arranged a big platter of soup for an hour later at Sir D, as the ladies working there said they need to get all the ingredients for fish soap -- they promised I would love it.
We headed to Banton's, chilled out a bit, then to Westender, which was as lovely and peaceful as ever. I had drink, took a dip in the rock pool. Got so stoned I lost my spliff after putting it down in one of the little crannies, lol.
We hit Banton's again, then I went across the street to Keith's house, told him about the Spear Fishing plan, and he is all over it. He has a pimped-out spear himself, and he says he's good at, though he did forewarn me that you have to hold your breath pretty long sometimes to be successful.
Should be interesting.
We went down the hill to eat our soup. Two big bowls, plus bread. Good stuff, though you have to spit out the little pieces of fish bones here and there, but all irie.
Have a bit of work to do, but I might just blow it off! Having too much fun!!!!
How odd trying to find shaving cream. I went to three different stores (including the same one twice, in a red-eyed daze) looking for shaving cream; eventually I made it all the way down the hill to the big store next to the pharmacy. But alas, it can be done, and I am clean shaven.
It started to rain a bit on my way back up, but it was all good. It felt very nice.
I am going to chill for a while, then plot my next move ......
Oh btw, saw Bnewb yesterday at Seastar Inn bar -- almost did not recognize her cause of her short hairdo that makes her look even younger than before!
Also ran into Islander, a fellow boardie. She is a very nice lady.
Plus, I re-upped with Bentley, giving him 20K J in advance for what he promises will be an amazing spaghetti plate tomorrow. Life is good, my friends.
I'm not sure who else "outed" you at Roy's memorial....but I will apologize for the one and only time I've ever "outed" you...which was to Ras Walleye...I'm sorry you felt you had to lie to him at a "wake/memorial". It was an emotional time as you well know and I did not connect you would hide yourself to a good friend of ours nor someone Roy had known since 1998. I also get confused sometimes when people announce they want the "truth" and then don't participate fully in the truth themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
And, as far as outing you on a regular basis...you never have to worry about that from me...nothing would ever be farther from the truth!!!
And, at the time of your "cyber stalker guy"...we were happy to try to help you out!!
Nikki: Yes, I very much agree "that sometimes some people look upon the residents of Negril as "characters"...just as you've done with Rob and I in your not so polite & very public postings.Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
Forgive me for the interruption...Gerry...please carry on....especially if you keep making such kind comments like that about me!! Thank you! :)
you kill me <GRIN>
*smirk* lololol
K on to the trip report. .
For the most part I've been keeping up with your posts and it seems as if you're having a good time Gerry. I'm intrigued about Bentley's I'm a huge fan of Crab Cakes and it sounds as if Bentley's is the place to go!! I was wondering though you said you gave him 20K JA in advance for a pasta plate dinner .. was that a typo ?
I'm really looking forward to your report on the spear fishing .. what a great experience you'll have!! Enjoy :)