My favorite guard was DelRoy from Donaldsons. He hasnt worked there in years, but I stop to see him on every reach. My other favorite is Wilburn. He also works at Ossie jerk across the road. Good guy. He is more like the concierge than security. When he isnt working he comes with us as we go down the beach. Always has great stories to tell!
Moses at the treehouse and his big stick!!!!!
i remember Michael he is good also good are the ones who do the night shift on garden side, I'm a shamed to say I forget names but they were great and always checking that i got back to my room safe after a night outQuote:
Originally Posted by Beachin.Ann
I really like Rambo at Seastar. Such a sweetheart to be such a big dude and definitely watches out for everyone. If I go way back, I always loved "Mr. Willie" that use to work the night shift at Xtabi. Always such a gentle man that took time to talk with you as well as making sure to walk you to your room if it was late. May he RIP!! He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Lindon at White sands has always been a great guy to chat with and never had anything go missing.
Remembering Glendon at Rondel. He was such a gentleman and looked out for my sister and I when we stayed there. The following year we dropped by to visit with him and he escorted us to Alfred's as our big brother. No-one hassled us when he was around. I was too sad when the following year I walked down to say hello only to find out that he was no longer with the living. Bad stuff happens sometimes and I was truly saddened with the news. Jono was and probably still is the other guard at Rondel, and also another gentleman.
Michael at BBB is one of my favs. Just talked to him the other day. The first time I stayed there, we nicknamed him "Mr. Roarke" (Fantasy Island tv show)!!
This is a great thread topic, Gerry :)
I have to agree with the very first comment from Jaherring
Ralston from the Grand Pineapple is the best Security guard hands down.
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It was our first time in Negril and we devoted pages of our trip report to him.
He made us feel at home and comfortable in Jamaica. He took the time to explain the ins and outs of the seven mile strip. He watched over us like a big brother. He made us laugh and he put us at ease. No other security guard has ever measured up. He's funny, knowledgeable and so incredibly caring. Meeting someone like Ralston helped cement our love for Jamaica. He's so cool too. I can't describe him adequately, you just have to meet Ralson and you'll know what I'm talking about. We loved him!
Unfortunately he's at "Beaches" now and no longer works at Grand Pineapple, but we're hoping to walk down there and visit him on our next reach. Best Security guard ever! hands down! If Ralston is taking care of you, you know you're in good hands. When I think of our first trip to Jamaica, I think of Ralston and I have to smile. He is amazing.
I got into backyard astronomy about 20 years ago and took a small telescope to Jamaica with me. I used to stay at Secret Paradise on the far west end. There were very dark skies there so it was perfect for star gazing. I got up in the middle of the night and set up my scope on the pool deck. It didn't take long for Tony (Buju) Banton to saunter over to see whatt I was up to. Once he understood what I was up to he went and killed the lights in the immediate vicinity of the pool. We had a great time over the next several nights exploring the planets, Milky Way, various clustes and nebulae, Andromeda Galaxy and just barely, the Virgo cluster of galaxies. There is something awe inspiring about looking at star light that had been traveling for up to millions of years before hitting your eyes. Before homo sapiens walk our planet. What had transpired in that galaxy in the intervening years? Were there backyard astronomers looking at the Milky Way?
I left my binoculars and Peterson Field Guide to the Stars and Planets with Tony as a gift. The next year, he was eagerly ready to get back on the scope. He told my wife that he had been studying the field guide every night for the past year. Tony had become a better informed backyard astronomer that I was!
I have to say that night security Ray at Bar Barn is so lovely. I have stayed there twice this year and each night I spend some time talking with Ray and sharing stories. He always brings me some reggae CD's that he thinks I will enjoy and never asks for anything in return. He is a kind thoughtful man I am so thankful to have met him.