Damn i need to be there to control that mad woman
Damn i need to be there to control that mad woman
I've seen this in all my years coming to Negril...folks under-estimate how much it costs to BE here. Even with all the information out there on the world wide web we weave.
Coming from England I'd thought you would have known that all government office including Cambio and Bank are closed until the Wednesday after Christmas. Same with New Years...deal with what you need to deal with by Friday the latest or go without until January 3rd.
Being here with no money and a family must truly suck. I'm sorry for you. I met a young person recently who had plans to stay through January, ran out of money, sold some of his stuff and is leaving this week.
This is a baaaaad place to be on a "zero budget". But hey - your pictures tell a different story, you look like you are having the time of your life! Live - love - LEARN.
we put^^^
i'm with you rastagirl777 . . . by checking the pics, you'd think there was no problem . . . :confused: either tic is a great story teller or she's not telling the whole story . . . by the way tic, your jamaican hubby seems to have a lot of understanding:DQuote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
Her pictures show she’s a master at making the best out of a not-so-ideal situation. Those pictures show she’s determined not to let anything spoil the holiday for her or her family. She may vent about certain things as she types, but drops the stress once away from the keyboard.
For real….Tic Toc, if I were there, I would help you out and the only thing I would want in return is to hang with you because Missy, you know how to have fun even if you need to create it yourself. You don’t sit around and let a challenging situation rob you of your joy.
Yes you’ve become a lot wiser this trip…heck we ALL learn something beneficial from our visits, but I hope it doesn’t change your zest for life.
^^^^Agree again!!-She's a trooper!!!Looked like a very big crowd at Fun Hoilday!!
Sending you some Jimmy Cliff for the hard times.
If you can arrange with someone reliable who has a Digicel prepaid cell phone ask them if they will accept credit (480 JMD They will get 80JMD Brawta/extra.And then they pass on 400JMD cash/paper to you.
Don't forget to tell them if they purchase 400 dollars credit they would already have to pay 5ooJMD including GCT (Tax on card is either 20 or 30 percent depending how you purchase the credit.
Then I can buy you that that rum I offered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkMzuXlKQv8
One Love B
Spray perfume on a tissue and keep it in your bra..
I am telling the whole story just no point complaining,
this was my decision my bed and I am happy to lie in it!
well almost happy, I finally got confirmation this morning that my money would be wired here today i specifically said MONEYGRAM as theres a small moneygram shop open so toddled off to fun holiday for the webcast got back and realises they have sent it to western union which are all SHUT which i already knew and i already told them so i dont know what will happen now its dinner time everythings shut and I am sat here with a useless reciept for western union that is shut.I am hoping a boardie here will loan me a little til morning.I knew this would happen I kept asking my family member to go do it for me a reliable family member but it was out of town and they are not very well and not sure how to do it so they passed the job on! Now its been sent western union which is shut.Oh my lovely understanding husband as you call him is skitzing out in the still smelling room right now and he is not Jamaican and right now he is not being very understanding:D
Oh and people seem to think I am telling a joke here in Jamaica.Bertie come save meeeeee:p
Just read all of your responses GO boardies!! Could never have done this without you all LOL
I can manage I don't care get me a big bass speaker and I am happy with a swim in the sea! The kids are about to go crazy on me though! and my understanding husband whoever called him that:eek:
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Originally Posted by JitterBug
I guess I have had to learn to make the best out of a bad situation now if my makeup and hairspray runs out i have an issue LOL
All is well a kind man is loaning me some pattie money for the kiddywinkles until morning how kind how sweet.See my very last 200 j today I bought someone lunch with it, my very very last I owned here in Jamaica and karma just came back and hit me and a nice Jamaican guy is loaning the family some cash for food til morning.Everything always works out.No point in worrying and complaining because like Bob sang don't worry about a ting coz every likkle ting.....and I have the western union number for tomorrow morning so fun can resume tomorrow.I am hoping to take the family to the blue hole and a little tour with boardie joe and family tomorrow x:)
Pool guy windsor is back on the rock and dawn and crew and now we just waiting for rastagal a big party is about to happen on thursday for us I believe! Canoe for pre party drinks then on to the Jungle Maybe possibly might do if I am not still on the naughty step wooooo Pgw had not yet unloaded his bags when he understood the kid and food situation, hes brought his this time WELCOME TO MY WORLD PGW:D
At least they are all inclusive I could not get a deal.Next time deal or NO DEAL!
No jamaica with kids unless all inclusive or I stay right next to a cook shop
It will get better:cool:-I hope-time on da beach toes in da sand checking out the watta and sunset:D-Make the best of it Tic:D-Ticnatioas the party continues:cool:
The party will continue, I think I am about to head out to 3dives as everyone thought they could leave me out of the party! I have just had word that my husbands family thought we may be visiting for one day only they did not realise we were staying ten days not sure if someone sleeping in my bed ha ha that is a song sleeping in my bed.Oh well I guess we could always stay in Negril if no room:confused:
This is a like someones most intimate diary....and everyone has the key....
Tic...I think you need to carry yourself and your family well...into the country as they are you family....
I am loving your trip report, i love your outgoing personality and your family is beautiful. In spite of your zero budget you know how to have a good time. Things will get better, and based on the 3 dives webcast, you look like your feeling a lot better.:d. Continue to enjoy and share your vacation. It is keeping me going until i reach on jan. 11th. I wish i could've met you, you look like a lot of fun to hang out with.
Very dramatic trip report ..... I love it!
gosh ... this is a heap of folks to move into a family home in the country ~ is this a Jamaican Famblaee? or English Relatives? there are still groceries to buy to fill those cook pots ~ current to pay ~ water bill to pay ~ and on and on ~
but, it appears as long as there is rum ... it is all good ~
keep on keeping on ~ all the continued best to you.
how much time do your children have off for Christmas Holiday? or are they home schooled? will they have a pile of homework to catch up with their peers?
Tic, I am very concerned for you. Praying all will work out. I am having nightmares worrying.
Everything is swimmingly fantastic this morning, the urine smell has left and I feel bad for calling it out so much as Rob told me perhaps as the room has not been used for a while with the windows shut possibly the smell came back up the drains and we just needed to run water and air out, the smell has almost gone on first full day and if I was on a budget I still would stay again as the location is excellent the people are very kind and it is next door to fatties a cheap cook shop and 2 seconds from the beach for the price you pay I cannot grumble at all.I have just received all my codes to go and FINALLY collect some cash.I cannot wait to get some money in my hands!
There are 5 of us going in to country but we always go we have 2 private bedrooms there so they have enough room for us but I think other family is there at the moment but my husband is going to call today as the family staying there do have their own home so it should be ok.It is a Jamaican family home.
My children are not homeschooled but as we had some legal issues to attend to on this trip and some family issues we discussed with all the schools about the work situation.We have completed many projects while here.I had two university assignments I had to get in online 1 I managed to complete the other I got an extension for.I have lots of photographs for the childrens projects too and they will write up about all of them on top of their actual work and assessments.
Most of my girls set work was revision as they have their final exams after the day we return then they leave high school .
Nice quiet evenings in the country will be absolutely perfect for that.There will be no parties at all just total family time, cooking time, relaxing , learning, talking.
I am sat at travellers beach resort again this morning it is definately my new beach spot for next time, the view is perfect the people are lovely , the pool is nice the music and speakers are great.It is a really nice place to stay wish I would have booked here for two weeks and two at seastar that would have been perfect but there is always a next time right!
I went to the 3 dives webcast lastnight hoping to catch up with some boardies but some already left and no-one was in a talkative mood , no change at 3dives AT ALL in all the years I have gone , nice chicken but totally stupid service, no-one seems to have a clue about what they are doing and in what order food takes forever and a few tables were getting annoyed they had a long wait and were not being served in order.It is so simple to do a number or ticket service I have no idea why they cannot get something so simple right.I asked for my pepsi at the bar 5 times no joke FIVE TIMES while she served about 6 others in front of me who came in behind me everything is soon come and it never comes unless you keep asking and asking.
I was only there for the webcast I will probably never go back.
We then headed to canoe which is becoming a real hidden gem or not so hidden.
All the good things I say about the seastar inn I say about canoe, same set up, nice people pricing is right and fair , very comfortable, their thursday night event is very enjoyable, kids are welcome, it is clean and safe Kirby is usually on hand who is a fantastic host.The girls are funny and sweet and are up for a good dance! I love canoe.I need to go back there and eat before I leave now I THINK I have some funds!
Hung with boardie RR and partner while there and Robin Banks who put me on the phone to Beres hammonds keyboard player Sheldon!
woooo
she said I love beres so he said hes not beres but we said hes the next best thing LOL I said he should get his friend in the car and come down and party , we were getting too drunk to attempt to make any arrangements LOL
So wished him a happy christmas and new year , quick chat and said maybe I will see him N.Y.E
Went to Alfreds with PGW it was quite dry and not hopping like all the other weeks which was a bit dissapointing but still.
I was hoping to go on a day trip today with Joe and family but there is nothing in my mailbox booooo
I am going to take the kids to the waterpark tomorrow and I have just seen some horses trotting up the beach, I am very upset my time in Negril is coming to an end , there are no concerts lined up, There is Luciano on NYE at seastar but I am staying at travellers that night and do not know where I will put the kids at seastar if they fall asleep which they will but I want them with me but I dont particularly want to pay 3 extra tickets for the kids who will be sleeping.And canoe looks great too so I am undecided about N.Y.E
iF THIS CASH THING WORKS OUT IN A MINUTE i WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO DO SOMETHING FUN WITH THE KIDS
wHAT DO YOU ALL SUGGEST?
not something that will blow the bank again but something fun.I want to take them to see stuff but drivers are so expensive cant afford tour guide prices.Maybe Joe will come find me I am at travellers beach on the beach if anyone sees him and he is headed anywhere, just got to pop to the cambio first I will be back by 11am.
It is another perfect day here in Negril I am feeling sad that people are leaving I see suitcases and I know soon that my turn will come and that I will be absolutely devastated.I want to stay forever.
LET ME STAY FOREVER
I have to take the girls back to complete their education though, their final exams.If not I would definately stay on but they worked the last 11 years or so towards these exams they are very important so we have to return DAMN I should have booked for end of term July and never gone back.It is snowing back home everyone is poorly it is very miserable.My bills are probably sky high DON'T MAKE ME GO BACK THERE!
I will be truly devastated to leave.Everyone has been absolutely perfect with me from the minute I arrived apart from one bar lady and I never found out if that was an issue with me or she was just miserable in general.I have had absolutely no hassle or signs of agression from NOBODY
there has been no stories or signs of theft and / or violence, my children have been welcomed everywhere we went, Everyone has been brilliant with us all and everything has just been perfect.I always have perfect trips though I demand it! And would never have it any other way!
I spend far too much money to deal with or listen to bs when I get here , it's all about smiles laughs and fun.And we have all had many.
It has been EPIC.
i NEED to return asap.I wonder what will happen once I return home?
I am at university back home and I can apply for internships in Jamaica to come work in a big hotel for a few weeks I think that will be my next trip.Rob said I will get crap pay and have to work til 10pm!
I said I will do 9-5pm he said no they will have you work til 10pm LOL I said if I am going to get rubbish pay I will clock off at 5pm and they can like it or lump it! raise my pay and I will stay if not mr.hotel owners do your own dirty work.Pay you staff what they deserve.I should start a huge protest about wages it is something I really feel strongly about.I hate the pay system here it is all very wrong.So I shall be clocking off at a reasonable hour unless I get paid fairly and of course I will need time for pondering any concerts available LOL
I will probably get in trouble for bunking off work if they try to make me do menial jobs for 12 hrs a day.I do not follow orders very well but I will try my very best if it makes my portfolio look good.I am nobodys little helper though or someone to boss around and make me work late for no pay no sirrrrrrrrrr that will not wash.Maybe they will evict me LOL
This could be fun.I hope it goes smoothly though and all to plan and I will get a recommendation that I want for my portfolio.Working in Jamaica on a LEGAL permit will be fun.Every day is a new adventure in Jamaica.Where the heck are you all?I only got a few days left and it seems no-one left to paty with. cannot even see any parties to go to what will happen next?
I need a ride to country do not want to pay ridiculous prices though maybe we will catch the bus and go have an adventure.with 5 plus luggage though that will probably add up to similar I can get a driver and bus for.We shall see.Well my darlings I am going to head off with my little receipts and hopefully try and get this cash cashed!
I will be smiling ear to ear then.May even splash out and have a posh dinner somewhere with the kids where shall I go?
What shall we do?See I have no idea what to do with money when I get it as it is an unusual thing to me!
I love my family back home and I could not have finished this trip without their help and I want to thank everyone who offered to help me out along the way I am truly thankful for that but I would have felt a bit awkward about loaning from boardies although I would have done if I really have to.I always pay my debts and I owe no-one in the world anything and enjoy sharing what little I have or giving my stuff away but for those who said they are behind me if I need help thankyou I will not forget you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What does this mean sprat?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprat
go into the country as they are my family?
That is and always has been our plan and one of the main purposes of the trip.
The family are our most important people here
I do not understand the comment!!:confused:
I will go to country when I am ready and when it is planned that is New years day :o
Wow I don't half ramble on!
It is too perfect here for this to be my last week I just do not ever want to leave.I know for a fact I would stay on it is just my kids schooling is of major importance and priority to me .Finishing their education comes before my wild dreams I guess just as in most mothers cases , The good thing is though once they finish I am still young enough to fork out a career anywhere in the world I wish to go:D I did it I raised them got them through highschool it is almost all over.They will attend college and travel soon themselves, one is going to work on a caribbean cruise ship, free gourmet food and drinks, money in the bank free rent bed and board free maid and someone to wash and dry clothes.Gorgeous scenery and seeing gorgeous countries.Damn I need to go supervise that child and become a stowaway perhaps.
They will start their travels young with no responsibilities no children no ties.And I will back them every single step of the way.:)
The other daughter is becoming a teacher which is a 7 year study thing but perhaps she can do at least a year of that training over here in Jamaica so we are not tied to home for another 7 years.
Since you were having troubles this week, I wondered why the country stay might not have been a better idea for this week, until you had more funds to enjoy your final time in Negril. I thought the country visit would be less stressful than what you have been dealing with...and a good time to chill before New Years.
JMHO that is all....
Tic, I have lived and worked in the Caribbean ( Grand Cayman) and its not all its cracked up to be. Also just so your daughter knows, cruise ship work is VERY HARD. Long days, 16-18 hours, and one half day off at the same island every week. Could be the Private Island of the cruise line which is basically nothing, just a spit of land that they buy and take the guests to for a day. The other half day is when you dock back at port, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, etc. Its tough work, and you have to be 21 years old.
Going to country would have meant cancelling my travellers party and I never cancel on a plan and never go back on my word
Lady Jane from UK they get them jobs now from 18 years old.Also qualified for tour rep and cabin crew from that age.They have fully researched it it is totally her thing just for one year until she returns for university.Travelling the world with no ties? why not.
My money is good now and we are all sat on the beach in the sun having a lovely time.
Tic Toc is back on her game...Love it. :D
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Originally Posted by Lady Jane
Without going into detail I can tell you for certain that cruise ships are nautical sweat shops. Even for the officers! I turned down offers to Master cruise ships several times.
I am learning so much just reading this thread......................enjoy your last week....you know what's waiting for you when you get back...........the BILLS!!!! LOL
Fulljoy the country and the family. Lots of fun to be had at the local rum shops. Just order a Q/Quarter bottle of rum and a couple of pepsi's and it will work out way cheaper. You could ask to play your own CDs. Can be purchased for approx. 200/300 JMD from a CD/DVD man.
You can also buy some very good stage show recordings or comedy Jamaican plays that might be played on request. LOL
Have a Happy New Year.
One love
B
Not sure how you got your money but the line at Western Union this morning was ridiculous...they were actually giving out numbers.
Glad you are funded but you should know that you were stressing about money while you were on vacation - its a lot worse living here. Work permits cost in excess of 100,000JMD - and you can only get one if you can prove you can do a job that a Jamaican cannot. Then...living IN Negril is spendy. Food costs this year from last are at least 25% more. Current is off the hook and water service/sewer rates just went up.
Then there's the medical situation.....
We all want to live in our vacation spot...do what we do on vacation day to day....those that have tried have either quickly changed their ways or have gone home penniless. But I do know nuff people "making it" here and loving the SIMPLE life they live day to day.
Enjoy the rest of your stay!
Hey Hun...I been reading your report. LOVE your pics and your family is beautiful!! Don't know how you managaging on a low to zero budget with a family but I would been in tears by now and probably on my way back home.
Smooches
Luvs aka Fluffygyal
HEy Luvs-been a while!-Shes a trooper with kids with a very low budget
I feel honored to have been mentioned in your infamous trip report Tic! I'm glad you are back on the wagon. I am half way there. I left VA this morning with my 5 year old, my 8 year old, and a whole heap of luggage! We arrived in Orlando about 2 hours ago and they have been handed off to Dad. I am now at the Hyatt in the airport trying to figure out what to do with myself without my crew (the kids). lol
My flight leaves here at 715 in the morning and I should be in Mobay around 940am!!! And what do you mean MAYBE Jungle? I don't think so sister! You are the reason I booked this Holiday trip after reading about all the fun and parties and plans you made! You better believe I'm dragging your bum everywhere! So what time is the Canoe web cast? I guess i will have to look that up...this airport Wifi sucks big time, it it soooo slow, it is taking ages for pages to load. I'm getting excited!!!!
^^^^Sounds like another big party!!
Rastagal yay you are on your way you know I have topped up my party funds especially for your arrival:D
If you cannot find me do not worry I will be at canoe for pre party drinks the thursday night show is great rum punches are 241 too and the webcast will be on .If I am not there on your arrival I soon will be then we are all heading to the Jungle!
At home my husband knows absolutely everyone I can go to NO town or area where someone does not stop and say hey to him everywhere I go there are stalkers and spies and fbi's ha
So imagine my face today walking down the beach and I hear what you doin here man?
Only my sister in laws next door neighbour from England who he knows!
I don't believe it!
HiS father lives here apparently and he brought a friend so now they are coming to the Jungle too!
I have had a great day western union line was absolutely PATHETIC.there was a number system I was number 40 in reds there were blues probably about a thousand people were locked inside and queued up all up the street reds came after blues I waited ages then gave up.I asked the guard what time they shut and he said 5pm in the meantime a guy asked for a ticket and he got a blank one and everyone laughed and said express service that!
So I decided to go and hunt down Joe for our planned day out and bumped into every single boardie imaginable on the way!
I saw RR and his partner chilling at kuyaba then I went to visit poolguy and family and saw dawn and crew but Joe had left without me
then I ran into ed at charela and then even saw weathermon and his lady it was such a nice walk meeting them all.Then I got a cool deal on a jetski for all of us, well hubby did not want a turn so the girls went on with the driver he let one of them drive too
then he took me and my son but i said let me check the life jacket let me tighten it he cant swim but VROOOOOOOOOOM we were off holy crap holy crap SLOW DOWN slowww down OMG OMG MY SON WAS SCREAMING LAUGHING IN HYSTERICS SAYING GO FASTER I WAS SCREAMING slowwwwwww down please he was jumping over waves i had not tightened the jacket my son cant swim I think it was tight enough anyway but I was PETRIFIED my fingernails were almost inside the guys bellybutton ripping it apart I said go back go back omggg
But the kids had great fun, Then off to margaritiville for a jump on the trampolines and play on the swings, saw a horse on the way back and I really wanted to ride and was going to go to a stables but the taxi fare and tour costs a lot so the boy told me a price I hopped on but the horse was acting weird I said let me off dont hurt the horse because he was pulling it to walk I said maybe its thirsty or something.I said let me off no thanks,But then the horse co-operated and I just stayed on for less than 10 mins trotted past boardie RR on the way he said couldn't you find a driver?LOL I said I couldn't afford one!
So then we ran into my husbands friends neighbours of his sisters from back home where we live.Arranged a jungle link up and then went to the western union.Got turned away they said we are closing now I said I have 3 minutes left, he told me before 5 and it was 3 minutes to five so he allowed it next person came at 5 past he did not allow it.It was another over an hour wait.They need self service machines or more staff.Someone asked where their place was in the queue and they said behind pink panther LMAOOO btw I was the pink panther I looked down and thought wth am I wearing??
A pink rara skirt pink nail varnish pink big croc water shoes of my daughters and pink love heart sunglasses they were all making jokes in the line about anyone and everyone.
So I thought omg i am the pink panther LOL
Then a lady said she waiting for her xmas money because her batteries for her woman pleaser had run out and was explaining in specific detail what happens when the red light comes on LOL
Then someone campaigning for PNP came in with orange finger nails orange socks orange bands headband earrings and suit and shoes and phone strap! she told the woman she had on orange drawers too and the only green item allowed in her home was MONEY!
So we are all very extremely happy now and waiting on rastagal to get here and hoping everyone has a great time this friday at the travellers beach party.
I am about to have escovietch fish at travellers beach resort and they have made me a special cocktail that I asked for.
My mosquito bites are almost gone within one day on the beach and I had no tan at all on the cliffs and in this one day I have caught the sun I wish I would have stayed on the beach for 2 straight weeks of sun bathing before hitting the cliffs and got a great tan but still maybe next time!
Had a pizza at Legends earlier.I will upload some pics very very soon xx
I know how hard it is to live here but I still think it may be worth a shot one day even if I have to return at least I could say I tried , miserable at home in UK anyway so anything is worth a try.I would makesure I had a heap of cash before trying though
I felt a bit sorry for myself earlier as everyone wanted to know me and was my friend when I had NO money yet today when I have money I am sat alone LOL
Thought it was meant to be the other way around unless everyone is in shock that I actually have some lunch money now Who knows nothing stranger than life!
luvsdaisland NEVER CHOOSE HOME OVER JA ! That will NEVER happen ever ever everrr
Vince the jungle night will be off the hook its my final night out party at a club
Sheba everytime we go into country my son thinks he is a millionaire buying loads of his new favourite dvds and comedies and I buy the dancehall videos it is a fun part of the trip , all rum has to be sneaked in by back door I will be staying in a very religious strict house hold.I have to put my good behaviour hat on! Dare my kids show me up JUST DARE THEY!
We always stay there though they know the drill.They will be on a revision and learning tip I will be on a learning and cooking tip me and hubby will be a lets sneak rum round the back tip and I was just thinking OMG I will not have wifi I will have to do a day by day trip report saved into word then export it as soon as I can because I know you will all love our pictures from our daily goings on down there.I love meeting back up with the family, our neice is my age and she is pregnant and I was hoping to see the baby but we are too early but I brought her down a 3 wheeler buggy that she can keep so I hope that comes in handy , It must be hard carrying a baby in the hot sun all day so hope she likes her little christmas present.