It took me a second or two to figure out what make my nature meant..some nerve eh!
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It took me a second or two to figure out what make my nature meant..some nerve eh!
JitterBug, you make me smile big time. Thank you for the props which I so appreciate. You just don't know how encouraging positive comments can be when writing trip reports. I can go on and on when it comes to talking about Jamaica, but not sure what's interesting and what's not to others. I guess that's why I haven't gone more public like a blog or book. So knowing folks like you can tolerate my ramblings is good enough for me to keep bringing the experiences here.Quote:
Originally Posted by JitterBug
?? what's wrong TAH? not good stuff anymore?? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by TAH
No ma'am, it's very good stuff indeed. I just couldn't think of anything else to say other than: !Quote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
You do have some real Jamaican experiences on your trips, that is for sure. Keep it coming! I can't wait to hear how this turns out...
whew...okay. :) thanks for explaining. Anyone who has traveled with me knows the bazaar and unusual will find me EVERY TIME! I’ve never had an uneventful reach. Always three or four “omg” moments I get to take home with me. If I didn’t have pictures w/notes I wouldn’t believe half of what happens myself and I be there! But as I told JitterBug, I appreciate your comments as well TAH. Thanks for hangin in.
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Originally Posted by sammyb
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Originally Posted by kaycee
Glad you got a kick out of that sammy and kaycee. I can laugh about it now, but by the end of that night, I was ready to scream. Literally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Summer
Summer, telling me the effect I had on him was, to him, a compliment. I’ve had other men say that to me (or worse) so I’ve learned how to respond so it doesn’t sound like I’m challenging their manhood or playing hard to get.
Sorry if I gave the impression I wasn't thoroughly enjoying the read. I'm not much of a talker usually, and try to keep my comments very brief in general. Your reports are among the best I've ever read, as everyone else says constantly. Yes I.Quote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
I don't want this trip report to end, at least until I reach in January. I feel like I'm on vacation along with you. You really love some thick men, me too!! . I love your sense of humor and lol at your description of the "yard bathroom, minus the sink and the porcelain." Your description of the dancing was a visual in itself I can actually see you guys dancing and how awkward it must've been based on your silhouette picture. You not knowing whether it was his chin or "tool" ;). He really wasted your time going to pick up his daughter and then she already had a ride home. Maybe you should've went with driver "B".
I second what butterfly said, driver "B" sounded like he was a lot more fun !!! :)
He on the other hand, was trying to carve his hopes, dreams and perverted fantasies over my ass with his “tool”.
“You make my nature…..”
HAHA, too funny!
Vi? Come back to me, you make my nature.
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Originally Posted by TAH
Lol!!!
I understand exactly how you feel.
Sweetipie Butterfly, I hope your visit will be filled with fun, laughter and great music!! Time is flying and before you know it, you'll be wrapped in the arms of absolute comfort. When I looked at the ground and saw our shadows, I lost the desire to dance or even be there with him. Yeah, it was dark and other people could care less about us, but the whole scene was disjointed and killing my buzz.
jojo and butterfly, more about Mr. B on the way…
lol Schuttzie, funny is right. We were a comical looking pair.
TAH! DWL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lawd man, what am I going to do with you??!!??!!?Quote:
Originally Posted by TAH
lol kaycee, been really busy with work the last few days. Will be posting more first thing tomorrow.
Can't wait for tomorrow....it's snowing like a banshee over here, so I'll definitely be in the mood for some *vi* time :)
Hi Patricia, sorry to hear about the weather conditions there. Not much better here. A winter storm is brewing as I type. Woe is us, right??!! Oh to be back on the beach people watching and sweating bullets. I see you have a reach on the near horizon!!! NICE!! A little more “photo” warmth coming up.
LOL @ my next reach...I'll be standing on a frozen lake watching hockey. But, that's okay I LOVE hockey :) Hope your storm isn't too brutal.
Geeeeeee Patricia!!! I see it’s a count down to land pon a rock alright…a rock of ice!!! Try to have fun just he same…and stay warm.
Neither one of us said a word as we slowly made our way up the dark, constricted road. Rolling along carefully trying not to side-swipe a teen or two. They are still roaming all over the place. The music beckons me stay, but I wouldn’t enjoy myself with Drivah A so I chalk this night up to a loss and dejectedly ride away from the action.
Five minutes into the journey back to Negril, I had to speak…
“Tell me something A…how long had your daughter been home before you called? I ask because we could have been back to Negril in time to party a little at Bourbon Beach.”
“She was home long time before me call her. Her modda answer tell me the girl sleep inna bed. But Vi, is not late you know. Still plenty action in Negril all over.”
“I don’t understand why she didn’t call you to say not to come once she found another way home. That would have been the considerate thing to do. I know I shouldn’t fuss like this, but tomorrow is my last full day and night so I’m a little disappointed how this evening turned out.”
“I understand. I’m sorry you feel disappointment.”
“umm A?”
“Yes, Vi?”
“Why is your hand tracing up and down my thigh like you own it?”
“Me tell you…me nature ah still h….”
“Alright now listen to me good. I tagged along because our original plans of hanging out changed when you needed to handle family stuff. Remember that talk we had about being professional and how I’m strictly about business and how ALL OF THIS is off limits??? Well None of that has changed. Hands to yourself, okay?”
“Okay, okay, okay…I understand.”
Lawdemerceeeee I must have been talking to a tree frog because that behavior continued ALL the way to Negril. Each time I told him to stop or had to take his hand off me, I swear he sprouted another one that landed somewhere else on my body. I felt like I was in high school tracing off a puberty inflamed boy-teen…it was just that silly, irritating and exhausting.
Finally reached town and I couldn’t wait to power wash his finger prints off my skin. Unbelievable what I went through with someone his age. Not aggressive attention to where I felt I was in danger, but an immature insolence. Made me think a couple of sharp cracks across his knuckles with a wooden spoon would have worked since words didn’t. No matter, I’m back and about to be out.
“Vi, you want to go to Bourbon?”
“What?? No, A. Just take me to my place.”
“It’s early still. We can go to Las Vegas. Scrub A Dub?”
“The last thing you need is visual stimulation. No, I want to go in.”
He drives me to the gate and asks one more time about going to a club.
“Good night, A.” was my answer before closing the door and going inside.
7/21/14 - monday, day 18
My last full day in Jamaica arrived with amazing sunshine, blistering heat and 7 missed calls from Drivah A. Much too early to deal with him, so the sunshine wins. Showered, dressed and hungry I go outside to snap some yard pictures before walking the lane. Had a very pleasant conversation with Lidia. Truly an amazing woman who I think works even in her sleep. I thanked her for hospitality and made arrangement to drop off the key since I’ll be leaving super early.
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I loved that chair!
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Theres a boardie that uses the following saying that is my absolute favorite about my Ja trips. " May you have many nights you don't remember, with friends you will never forget '' Sounds like this
night was the opposite for you, smh!!!!! Well, its all an adventure ! :)
jojo, none of my reaches have lacked adventure so I guess I’m prepared for just about anything. He was a pain, but honestly, having to leave Portland the way I did was worse than dealing with him. I’m still not ready to share all the details about that…MISadventure but I’m glad things ended on a very positive and wonderful note. And although I remember the nights very well, I did meet some special people I will never forget. :) You will see…
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Stomach growling I say goodbye and catch a ride to Sweet Spot. I had been eyeing that place all week so now is my chance to check it out. Ordered breakfast, the usual, then tried to decide where on the beach I’ll spend my last day. Breakfast came before I could make a decision so I put those thoughts on hold while I take a picture of my plate before digging in.
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The moment I placed my hand into my bag I knew something was wrong. My camera wasn’t in there. Everyone in the restaurant heard my gasp and saw “panic” flash across my face. The last place I had it was in the yard. I called Drivah A to come for me and take me back to the room. He was in Lucea. I had to get back there NOW. About to leave my food to grab a cab, the phone rings, it’s Mr. B.
“Good morning, Vi. How you doin?”
“Not good! I think I left my camera in the yard where I stay. Can you come get me and take me back??? I’m at Sweet Spot. Do you know where that is?? Wait, are you near by?? If you are already on the westend, you can go by and check for me!!”
“Calm down, Vi. I will be there in 3 minutes.”
I had them dump my food in a foam container, paid then went outside to wait. I paced and tried to stay composed but it was almost impossible to do. I got sick just thinking about all my memories in the hands of someone who won’t hesitate to delete them without giving thought to the heartbreak it will cause. It had to be there…
He was there in less than three minutes.
“Was that the only place you used it?”
“Yes. I was talking to the owner and I’m sure I set it down on the table in the back yard.”
“Outside??”
“Yes. Outside.”
We both know it could be gone, but it didn’t have to be spoken.
We drive up to the gate and I’m out. My short stubby legs got me up the walk and around the corner so my eyes can see what my heart prayed for. There is was! Sitting on the round patio table all by it’s self. An inanimate object, but I still felt like a neglectful parent.
I was overjoyed, but Mr. B’s smile was bigger than mine.
“Now where, Vi?”
“To the beach. I want to go to Alfred’s.”
“No problem. I’m glad your camera was still there.”
“So am I. Thanks for taking me back to check for it.”
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We get to the beach. I pay him a little more for the extra run around. He appreciated it. I asked if he could join me for the first drink of the day, but he had to take some people some where and he was running late. Told me he would check back with me later. “That would be cool if you could. I’ll be right here.”
Now to get my beach time started…
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Happy to hear your camera was exactly where you left it.
Nice lookin' towel, too!!
man ole man that was a close call, so glad that worked out!
LOVE LOVE the towel!
Sigh...
You always leave me waiting for the next post. Ten days til my next (short)trip, you're helping me satisfy the itch in the meantime. Glad "A" wasn't a complete d**chebag at least. Very glad you found the camera!
Drivah A, would have caught a punch to his nature...Lol!
Glad you found your camera!!
I was almost stressed as you about the camera, anxious for driver "B" to take you to find out if it was still there. Then I remembered you had to find it because how else would you have post your beautiful pictures:confused::o. Driver "A" is missing a couple of letters "SS". Oh no It's almost the last day, I wish you can preserve this report until my next reach. I have six weeks, and I don't think you can fit one day worth of trip report to hold me over for six weeks. Maybe some more pictures will do.:cool:
Vi, I wasn't worried for a second that you didn't get your camera back, otherwise we wouldn't be getting these fabulous pics, isn't that the worst feeling when you think you lost something important like that. I've decided that I must meet you some day on the beach, we would have many laughs, I'm sure !!!
Kaycee, I agree, he would have gotten something punched or slapped, haha. Especially when he kept those hands wandering after many warnings. No patience for that sort of thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaycee
I'm so glad you got your camera/memories back, Vi, to share with us :)
Vi,we are here and totally exhausted,been great time and had some hiccups but they were man made so all is good.Glad the wifi hung in there so i could check in on your report!!
ok, I know tits thankggiving, by the way , happy thanksgiving, but my popcorn is getting stale, waiting for the round up.!! :)
So should I serenade you? Don't be cruel, vi...
:D
Oh Vi, come back! What a great read! Thanks for sharing with us.
I’ve said this more than once, Patricia…after being on the rock for more than 3 days, my camera becomes just as important to my as my passport. Yes, more important than my cash!!! By that time, the media card was holding over 2,000 pictures and videos of Portland and Westmoreland so losing it would have ruined my visit. I bring a back up, but that’s to replace the camera, not the card. After that incident I realize I’ve got to come up with a way to back up my card every night. Yes, it was my fault it was left behind, but I’m sooooooo grateful the wrong person didn’t come around to take advantage of my absentmindedness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patricia
Thanks sammy. It’s my favorite until I find the one with the two raised flip flops.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammyb
Sorry about the space between posts TAH. The jobs, for one keep me from devoting more time to the report, but the end is always the hardest for me to write about. Especially regarding this reach. If I could live any day of this visit over again, it would be this one. No matter how short a visit is, I know you will have a great time. The action is really picking up there so that means more FUN options for you two. ENJOY and have a couple of drinks for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by TAH
LOL, kaycee…he almost did!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by kaycee
There you go, Butterfly!!! Two “S” attached to the “A” would fit his description perfectly!!! Trust, I could write a lot about this final day and a half, but not to last six weeks. Sweetie, you’ll be there for a nice long reach and attending some major events. Wish I could be there, hangin with you for even just a part of it all. You think you might be posting some pictures when you return???Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfly
YES jojo, my stomach was all messed up. I was holding all that good food but the smell was making me feel worse. And oh what a compliment. Thank you!! I mean you want to hang with me even AFTER reading of my mishaps and mayhem!!! You must be adventurous too so we gotta make that happen. I’ll shoot you a pm.Quote:
Originally Posted by jojo p
Thanks Schuttzie. Memories from each reach sustain my sanity until I return so they are very valuable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Schuttzie
Hey the billndonna!!! Wow what an honor to know you are still hanging with me while on the rock!!!! Glad you are having a great time and hope the hiccups were minor and few. Thanks for taking the time to post a little something on the board for all. Can I ask you something…who is doing the posting, bill or donna or is it a team contribution???Quote:
Originally Posted by billndonna
A pair of LOLs at your typo jojo!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jojo p
TAH honey, I would LOVE to be serenaded by you. Anything by Maxi Priest gets my attention and cooperation!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TAH
Thanks so much Luvinegril and sorry for taking so long …gotta earn those nickels so I can get back to Jamaica asap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luvinegril
TAH!!!! perfect choice!!! OH MY...BE STILL MY HEART!!!! mmmmm he says "don't go" sooooo sweetly how can I not stay and continue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!