Trip report of sorts and such

Patty, in 2008 you sold them with the head on. None the less, I planned to eat dinner at the Canoe tonight and overslept....so all is well, you folks still have me as a customer.

Roaring River is flowing water like it's going out of style. I have only seen it dry up once I think.

New stuff....discovered that I will try my best to attend the donkey races every year....what a blast!

Oh...some pro advice now that I've walked 4 miles twice to get simple meds for my girlfriend in the middle of the night...Bring stuff from home, stock up when here or take a taxi. If you get stuck going to the second gas station heading towards Sav or really anywhere that stocks their meds behind the counter, ask 20 different ways to Sunday for something for belly issues. Every place said they have nothing but come to find out most stock some product that is like a liquid tums.

Begging still way way down from other trips and that's a good thing! With that said those school kids on the west end road each beg for soda money or a dollar. Must of had 10 of them beg within a minute.....people have gotta stop handing them money!

Moved into the west end the other day and love it here. We now have hot water for showers, a pool, a real nice garden like yard, great neighbors.....I could go on and on. Some lady here had some of her stuff grow legs last night or this morning, police said she's not telling the truth....I'm not a judge nor jury and it's none of my business but the property now has security which is comforting.

Seastar....Saturday night meal= excellent value! Barbara one of the waitstaff remembered us by name from a few days before and got us a table even though we forgot to reserve one. We didn't care much for the music....to each their own....but the food and staff kick ass!

Alfred's.....the
Breakfast sandwich is worth waiting a hour for. Service there is slow....deadly slow but the food is worth it. Pro tip, order 2-3 drinks at once if you want to use their hot sauce and have something to wash it down with.

Yellow Bird= a wonderful bar but we did not fall in love with their 2-4-1 banana drinks....still a great deal.

So the no smoking law...it's complete bullsh!t and the enforcement at some places does not happen. We had a snack and drink at an Italian place on the beach today and they had no smoking signs everywhere and EVERYONE except us was smoking. I asked the bartender why he was giving people ashtrays and allowing people to smoke.....I guess if you want to eat without smelling all sorts of smoke support places that support the laws.

GREAT posts, mon..!!..

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thanks..!!

20 to get in and the main act did not get on stage.....I'm not going to guess what the deal was but I would not of paid the 20 if I knew he was going to be a no show or whatever.

Once again,,,another rip off by the club promoting a live band and charge YOU $20 but then when they don't show they say it's not their fault.

Great read, enjoying your report

I'm in Negril right now, and the main improvement that I see is.... NO JET SKIS!!! Its sad that something so tragic had to happen for this change to come about, but its wonderful. The water shallow this season, so we are going beyond the bobber lines. No smell of gasoline, no one yelling at us to take a ride, no film of gasoline on the water, and most of all.... You can swim without fear of getting run over! Since I have no interest in being on a jet ski, I personally, hope they are banned from the bay forever. That's just me.

Canoe has never, ever sold whole unfileted fish. Never ever, perhaps you are mistaking us for another restaurant?

Patty, I'll did up a picture for you when I get home.

Thanks Eco
Need some Pro Advice about lounging on the beach, if your not staying at a resort there.
Besides Margaritaville, and Alfreds.

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Originally Posted by baracus

Thanks Eco
Need some Pro Advice about lounging on the beach, if your not staying at a resort there.
Besides Margaritaville, and Alfreds.

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Protip....buy a flask/booze/mixer elsewhere and enjoy the comforts of Margaratville with their nice showers and bathrooms and trampolines for free. Other than that Myrna's for cheap ass beer 130-150 depending on the bar or the store. Over a vacation buying it at 130 compared to 250-500 is ash!t ton of money.

Oh and the 2-4-1 drinks....sometimes a deal and sometimes not. White Sands today with 2-4 660 j was a good deal but the normal price is 100j less.

Pretty much every place will let you chill in their chairs but some places charge way too much for drinks. Beachcomber comes to mind....but their toilets are nice enough to leave a proper turd in comfort. Proper pissing and pooping spots have to account for some of a places overall rating. Clean secure bathrooms with proper lighting....oh and good toilet paper.

New stuff for today....had a most excellent breakfast at Irie vibes down by Canoe. Sort of pissed how their pussier or whatever the term is for someone that brings in business was fed rum and allowed to beg up patrons....but we will go back.
Beach crawl....then to red ground for a party....then to red dragon...then missed another sunset....now it is time for dinner...

Woke up late at night hearing someone messing around at our door. I buy a machete each trip and got a nice 26" one this trip.... The person at the door claimed to be security claiming correctly that my door was left open and was looking out for my well being. Minutes later I flew out of bed.....the guy at the door was not the security guy and he didn't wear a security shirt. I felt the need to sort out who he was.....with my machete for safety....girlfriend thought it would be better if I left the room with my little 4" knife. My dreams of being Zorro we're crashed, I had to fight crime with a pocket knife. The guy ended up being a second security guard....oops, my error for leaving my door open and him doing his job....

Food for thought, resorts should really spend the time introducing their security staff to guests. At 1am is the guy messing at the door security or someone claiming to be?

All that aside, we feel very very safe here and everywhere we have traveled here.