trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen

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Originally Posted by billndonna

In 7 days, our feet will be in that sand and this very much keeps us a little calmer while we wait.Thanks Vi,wonderful job as always!

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You’re welcome billndonna but I can only be so happy for you since I’m here in the freezing cold while you two will be super warm 24/7! But please enjoy every moment to the max!!!

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Originally Posted by JitterBug

your trip has made my wait bearable . . . soon come . . . love getting up and seeing what you've posted . . .

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You have a grand time too JitterBug. Please let me know if you decide to post a report. I don’t want to miss one coming from you.

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Originally Posted by kaycee

I'm starting to have withdrawals...I've been looking for decent flight prices, nothing yet.

But reading your report and seeing pics does help.

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I’ve been looking too kaycee. Saw a great fare for January but by the time I got the nickels together the price almost doubled!!! But it’s okay, we both are determined to seek and find just the right fare to get us there. Until then, I’ll be fighting withdrawal too because this report is about to come to a finale. Writing one helps the wait in between just as much as reading one. Hopefully someone will start posting one before I’m finished or sooner.

More scenes from the beach!

This is one of my faves from that reach. Wish I had taken more of that fine looking group but I was too busy admiring how well those uniforms fit…

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By 12:15 and one red stripe & rum mix, I was into the fun right from the comfort of my lounger. More buses had arrived and I was able to indulge in one of my favorite activities…people watching. I was in my glory that afternoon.

A touching moment was when a young girl spotted a vendor friend as they approached each other on the beach. Shrieks then dancing before the two locked in an embrace that lasted a good 40 seconds. That’s a long time to be wrapped in up in that sun. There they were hugging and rocking right in front of me. So exciting. Reunited looked like it felt so good!!! Of course there were tears. I got really interested when they started taking pictures. The younger girl’s companion took photos of the two ladies then she took photos of him and the vendor. That was my cue to offer to snap the three of them together. She was more than grateful to hand me the tiny P&S Nikon. I can still see the smiles on their faces as I snapped the three shots then return the camera. My good deed of the day done…lol

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A lot of action going on in the water as well. I couldn’t help but put the video function to some good, fun use. I truly perked up when I saw this most handsome, thick seaman coming ashore. I HAD to capture his arrival. I must have watched this clip a hundred times! Ladies…I know you understand why.

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****sigh****

JitterBug if you see this guy still in that boat tell him Vi will be there soon with plans to charter him...I mean his vessel...I mean his boat.

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hmmmmmm..... handcuffs..... !! Now you KNOW I had to go there :)

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Originally Posted by jojo p

hmmmmmm..... handcuffs..... !! Now you KNOW I had to go there :)

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DWL jojo!!! and I thought I was the only one who noticed those silver bracelets!!!

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Okay, don’t how entertaining this is to anyone else, but I found it fun and fascinating to see this guy flip on the inflatable trampoline. If you think that was impressive, you should have seen him do it on the sand. I mean, this isn’t a light-weight fellow. But he did continuous back flips like he was weightless.

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Originally Posted by *vi*

More scenes from the beach!



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Love this one..."sisterly love" nothing like it!

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Originally Posted by *vi*

JitterBug if you see this guy still in that boat tell him Vi will be there soon with plans to charter him...I mean his vessel...I mean his boat.

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girl you are too much...you love a man with a playground, don't you :o

Yesss Sammy, plenty of playground and a boat is a nice start. :)

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Saw these four kids have a blast being hauled on that huge inflatable chair. The rum & red stripes I was downing told me I would enjoy it too so I walked over to inquire about the price and length of ride. When the guy asked me if I were riding it alone I knew I couldn’t afford it. They charge by the load (3-4) people minimum about $40 a butt. Yeah I may have the butt of 3-4 people, but not the cash so I had to return to my lounger near the ocean’s edge and be content enjoying the scenery until it was time to go.

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Great beach action! People watching is my favorite past time :)

Just read this whole thread and now I want to go to jamaica again. Thanks for sharing, loved the pics and the writing made me feel right there. I also visited just natural for breakfast and loved it, but liked seeing how it looked at night, I'll have to try and make it there again.

VI wanted to be sure you knew about the Anthony Bourdain show on jamaica on cnn Sunday night. Looks like much was shot in PA. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

I'm looking forward to the show, too!

Vi, I've seen him before! He's nice and thick :)

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Originally Posted by Schuttzie

Great beach action! People watching is my favorite past time :)

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Schuttzie, I used to do my best people watching while at the Jersey shores, but now it’s strictly Jamaica!

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Originally Posted by allibaba

Just read this whole thread and now I want to go to jamaica again. Thanks for sharing, loved the pics and the writing made me feel right there. I also visited just natural for breakfast and loved it, but liked seeing how it looked at night, I'll have to try and make it there again.

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Hi allibaba! Does my heart good to know my report is moving you to link with those airline sites and get yourself ticket to the rock. Yes, give Just Natural a dinner chance. Theresa creates a cozy atmosphere with the sound of jazz and treefrogs in the background and tiny lights weaved through the gardens.

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Originally Posted by Sam I Am

VI wanted to be sure you knew about the Anthony Bourdain show on jamaica on cnn Sunday night. Looks like much was shot in PA. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

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Hey there SamIA…thanks so for thinking about me. Unfortunately I was at work so I missed the show. I read the reviews and they were all positive so I’m sure I would have enjoyed it myself.

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Vi, I've seen him before! He's nice and thick :)

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LOL kaycee THICK is how I like ‘em and he was blown up nicely. Just a too young for me. Thick but cured is a must for me.

“Vi, I be there in 20 minutes.”
“Okay. Ring me when you get to the gate.”
“No problem.”

I hung up the phone and decided to wear the black flip flops instead of the white wedged ones. Drivah A is already 2 inches shorter than me, the wedges would have me towering him. Since I have 20 minutes, or more, before he arrives I’m going to change my dress because it’s too short. I usually wear leggings under this dress but I didn’t bring them.

The phone rings. He’s here already??? I look to see its Mr. B.

“Vi?”
“Hi. How are you?”
“Good. Do you want to go back to the beach for drinks?”
“Oh, I can’t. I already made plans to go out with A. He’s on his way.”
“You have an obligation to him?”
“No, not obligated at all. I felt bad for not going out with him last night so I don’t want to dis him again. Just being courteous.”
“I see. What do you know about this guy?”
“Wellllllll about a cup less than I know about you.”
“hmmmm”
“He’s harmless. Going to Bourbon Beach and probably won’t be out long.”
“My dear, I promise to do you no harm.”
“Mr. B, I can’t cancel.”
“Be safe. Call me anytime if you need me.”
“I will. I’ll be fine.”
“Maybe, but will you have fun??”

Once he arrived and we are on our way, Drivah A went straight to the round about and snagged a fare. I didn’t like it, but what could I say? Although it was to be a “fun” night out, I was still riding for free…not charter. This time the drop off was Beaches. So pretty these places are.

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I tell him I’m hungry and asked him to suggest a place where I can get some nice juicy jerk chicken. He couldn’t come up with anything. As we traveled back towards town I saw Jah B’s and asked to stop there. I remember the splendid chicken I had gotten there a few years ago and my mouth started watering.

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Once I got inside I decided to get jerk pork instead. When I took hold of my meal-to-go, I couldn’t wait to get to the car, remove it from the black plastic bag and dig in.

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Yes everyone, it tasted as bad as it looks. I was so disappointed. It was without a doubt, the worse meal of that visit. The food was old and lifeless. 700J worth of dried festival and pork that was obviously re-heated until it begged for mercy. Probably an off night. I couldn’t eat it. I was afraid to eat it. We stopped to buy soup, which was really good...100J

Awww... and here I thought that was red dragon jerk pork, though I wondered about the festival. Good stuff vi, keep it coming.

sounds like driver a is a drip .. .

Vi! I'm here with you all too! Thanks for the ride and the vibe.

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Originally Posted by TAH

Awww... and here I thought that was red dragon jerk pork, though I wondered about the festival. Good stuff vi, keep it coming.

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TAH I WISH it was from anyplace else but Jah B’s. Very disappointing. I should have checked it out before leaving. I usually peek before paying, but the weight fooled me into thinking it was heavy with vegetables, tender pork chunks and maybe one festival. Yeah, my fault for not looking but they knew what was being sold to their customer.

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Originally Posted by JitterBug

sounds like driver a is a drip .. .

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Hold tight JitterBug, not to give anything away, he does surprise/shock me.

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Originally Posted by roots

Vi! I'm here with you all too! Thanks for the ride and the vibe.

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ROOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it really, really YOU??!?!? Welcome darling!! So glad you are here. Come let me hug you up (((Roots))).

....Hey Vi.. Just catching up here..Girl, I know you were fit to be tied about that meal...Yummy soup.. What kind? sounds like you were having fun people watching.. or peeking :o... Nothing like a man in uniform..whew.. A site for sore eyes.. Can't wait for more.

LOL @ "cured!"

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Originally Posted by SPARKLE1010

....Hey Vi.. Just catching up here..Girl, I know you were fit to be tied about that meal...Yummy soup.. What kind? sounds like you were having fun people watching.. or peeking :o... Nothing like a man in uniform..whew.. A site for sore eyes.. Can't wait for more.

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Sparkle, You know I was hot. It's one thing to choose not to eat food because it's ugly or doesn't taste good, but it's another to be afraid to eat it for fear of getting sick! The festival was just hard and heavy. But I suspected the meat had been around a long time before it was even cooked. I ended up eating red pea soup. So good.

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Originally Posted by goldilocks

LOL @ "cured!"

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He gets a call from his daughter just as we rolled into the parking space. She’s at a party in Sheffield and wants him to pick her up when it’s over. “What time is it over?” He said around 11, it only 9 something now. Part of me wanted to get out and find a standing spot at BB, the other part wanted to revisit Sheffield. I had a little time to decide while I finished my soup. Drivah A said if we go now (takes about 25 minutes to get there) we can be back before the party at BB kicks off. I agreed to take the ride and maybe dance a little should the spirit moves me.

The ride was actually pleasant as I sipped the rum & club soda I kept in reserve. Again, he’s not a talker nor did he mind my silence. The lyrics from the music being played were enough words to be heard.

In no time, it seemed, we were turning down the narrow, beat-up back-road to the party field. He found a spot parallel the wired fence between a car and motorcycle. I could feel the thump of the loud bass blasting from four corners of the huge yard. It was dark back there, but I had a good view of the action outside the car…and there was PLENTY! I couldn’t see the field from where we were parked, but the movement in my sights would keep me from being bored while we wait..

Vi

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It was dark back there, but I had a good view of the action outside the car…and there was PLENTY! I couldn’t see the field from where we were parked, but the movement in my sights would keep me from being bored while we wait..

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this is classic, really cracked me up;) following along her...thanks for the journey :cool:

tease

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Originally Posted by *vi*;
ROOTS[/B

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it really, really YOU??!?!? Welcome darling!! So glad you are here. Come let me hug you up (((Roots))).

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Lol what a welcome! I'll take that hug :cool:
I was in the mood for some Jamaica and popped in here.

You know, was thinking.. Yours was the very first trip report I ever came across.
What 10?? maybe 12 years ago!
The BEST writing/photos. Never disapoint!

Write on my friend

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Originally Posted by Summer

Vi

this is classic, really cracked me up;) following along her...thanks for the journey :cool:

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Hi Summer sweetie!

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Originally Posted by TAH

tease

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TAH!!!! moi?!?! lol

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Originally Posted by roots

Lol what a welcome! I'll take that hug :cool:
I was in the mood for some Jamaica and popped in here.

You know, was thinking.. Yours was the very first trip report I ever came across.
What 10?? maybe 12 years ago!
The BEST writing/photos. Never disapoint!

Write on my friend

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Okay you’ve got some memory my friend. I wrote my first trip report in 2004. One day I had nothing to do so I printed it. All 400+ pages. You make me want to dust it off and read it. Would you believe I’ve never read it after the final post??? Anyway, it is really good to have you aboard for this one. Roots, please don’t go far because like I said, I hope to make that one my best report ever.

The place was packed. Teenagers in all shapes and sizes moving about everywhere, but not many adults. Adults, I’m referring to those who appear to be over 25. I observed most to be between 12 and 18. But this was no typical teen party…or maybe it was…for Sheffield.

It was soon obvious that the open space directly in front of the car is one of the yard’s rest rooms…minus the porcelain, minus the sink, minus the walls. By the time the fourth guy stood profiled in front of me and released a “stream” into the bush, I no longer felt embarrassed having a front seat view. But when the ladies stopped to squat, I had to turn away and resist the urge to hand them a wet wipe. All the while people were passing by in both directions without even given that area a glance.

“That’s the way you do it here.” says Drivah A; followed by a shrug.

Speaking of people passing by in both directions, I asked if the field has other openings? Perhaps back THAT way (behind us) from where all those young folks are coming. He glanced back then looked at me as if to say…look closer at those young folks coming from THAT direction.

I did. The girls…some of the young ladies’ disheveled appearance was hard to ignore.

“So…they go back there to….”
“Yes. It’s darker back there. Easy to “slip in” “slip out” so to speak.”
“Forget them. What about your daughter? What time is it?”
“10:49”
“Good, she should be coming out soon?”
“Yes.”

His daughter. She comes from the "slip in, slip out" area, doesn't she?

Ohhhh my,lol!! I remember my teenage years...:rolleyes:

I was once walking on the beach from Alfred's late night with another couple and she squatted right there on the beach while he stood holding her hand. how romantic....LOL

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Originally Posted by TAH

His daughter. She comes from the "slip in, slip out" area, doesn't she?

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No TAH, and thank goodness. Some of those girls looked worked over pretty thorough.

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Ohhhh my,lol!! I remember my teenage years...:rolleyes:

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Yeah, a scene like that definitely brings it all back.

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Originally Posted by goldilocks

I was once walking on the beach from Alfred's late night with another couple and she squatted right there on the beach while he stood holding her hand. how romantic....LOL

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ROLLLLLLLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I take a drink to move my mind off the things some young people do in the name of being young and under supervised. The dancehall helped keep me distracted and out of their business as they parade pass me adjusting their tops & hair.

Was actually liking the tunes and began feeling like dancing. But the plan was to stay in the car so we don’t embarrass the daughter when she comes out. So now I’m wondering…why would she be?

“Hey, how old is your daughter?”
“She just turned 14.”
“Aren’t you worried about her being out here?”
“No…she goes to parties all the time with her friends.”

I couldn’t resist so I asked…about…protection…gasp. Dang I wish I could remember the song that played in the background when he told me since she was 11 he’s the one who makes sure she has “protection”. I guess I’ve been out of the overly-guarded mommy role longer than I thought because his answer didn’t set right with me. End of conversation…I need to dance.

“The time must be after 11:00. Maybe you should call her?” He picked up the phone to call. I get out to walk closer to the entrance, but not far from the car. People were leaving out, but still many were going in.

I dance.
He joins me.
We dance.

The vibe, unfortunately, is contradictory. Don’t know if it’s because I’m tired…hot…restless…unsettled…tipsy...whate ver. All I know is the music is cranked, demanding I move to its ferocious tempo, but the rhythm between us ain’t flowing at all. I can’t stay in sync with the beats. me twist when me shudda wine, me wine when me shudda dip n go dung low. He on the other hand, was trying to carve his hopes, dreams and perverted fantasies over my ass with his “tool”. I try not to make a fuss because it is dancing; however I can’t help feeling how stupid we must look. He’s short…so short I can’t tell if the “tool” is actually his mid-section or his chin. This isn’t working. I’m ready to jet.

“Hey…dude…you reach your daughter?”
“Wha?????”
“Your daughter. Did you talk to her?”
“Yeah…yeah…she get annoda ride and gone home.”

I can’t react. I stare with disappointment at the silhouette our incompatible bodies cast on the ground. Cha…my precious second to last night in Jamaica…wasted.

“Vi….” As he stands on his tip toes to whisper in my right ear.
“Yeah??”
“You make my nature…..”
“Sorry A, but it’s not that kind of party.”

I snap a picture of the ground, throw back a rather large swallow of my drink, pry myself from his grip and walk back to the car. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long ride back to Negril. Cha!

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omg vi, i almost spit up my water . . . you should write a book . . . your words just flow . . . i've read all sorts of trip reports but none are as good as yours . . . you speak real . . . more please . . . i'm going to be sad when this report is over!!!

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Lawd i'm dying over here ;)

Lmao!!! I'm over here dying!!

I'm sure your words helped to cool his nature...