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Well the big fear of mine has happened. Gov Cuomo of NY, decreed that all travelers from level 2 and 3 countries will have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Right now, I'm awaiting a response from my company HR dept to find out if they'll allow me to work from home (I work in IT for my company) for the quarantine period... ugh! Already starting to research other travel options (any countries not level 2 or 3)....
Bummer. Hope they let you work from home. I'm in IT also and we are working from home permanently.Quote:
Originally Posted by ukran1ans
Man that’s a gut punch for sure!! Stay positive, you’ve still got almost two months before your trip and things will keep changing. Good luck with the work from home option!! We all need our vitamin D!!
Well in 2 months, it's probably not getting any better (I think we're at least a year away from anything resembling normal). Besides, Jamaica is at level 3, even if they clear up covid, it'll still be level 2 by the state dept because of it's violence levels in the big cities. I got a response by my HR dept but it wasn't very clear (seems like it's ok but frowned upon, which is a lil nerve racking in a company where I've survived 2 layoffs since covid). If after some clarification, I'm still getting a negative vibe, I'll probably cancel (I wonder if White Sands will refund me? If American airlines will let me retain my flight as a a future credit and for how long?). I've also got a Feb trip booked and I'll wait for a bit before I decide on that trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
Oh yeah, I saw that report on the super computer study on covid patients and the positive affects of vitamin D to fight Covid if you get it!!!
Well it's official, I'm canceling this trip and taking myself off the roll call. Maybe I'll make it in Feb... enjoy everyone!
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Originally Posted by ukran1ans
Well that sucks for sure.We already had to cancel this past Aprils plans so we are going to try and make this trip work somehow.Stay warm in Buffalo and hopefully your next trip works.Quote:
Originally Posted by ukran1ans
Yes, that does suck. We were looking forward to meeting youQuote:
Originally Posted by ukran1ans
Yep and I was looking forward to meeting you folks. I've since found and booked a condo in St. Thomas for a shorter trip then (hopefully the US Virgin Islands can stay off of Cuomo's list but I'll definitely miss all my friends in Jamaica). White Sands is keeping my money but applying it to my Feb trip and I used the canceled flight credits for the trip to St. Thomas.Quote:
Originally Posted by gregandkelly63
at least we have the Bills to get us through the fall Irie vibes
I know, all the years I wore my Bills cap on the beach and took allot of crap from other fans and I now I can't be there to give it back.. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by dockelleyt
Unfortunately we have to be taken off the list, canceled our November trip today. Can only hope the wife will be willing to travel early in 2021. Be smart and stay safe everyone.
Had to do a slight change in our schedule due to all kinds of crazy **** but we are now going Nov.19 to Dec.1st. Bonus for the change is 2 extra days in paradise!!
Glad to hear you guys are still coming. Will have a good time at Fun Holiday. Looking forward to seeing you. DanQuote:
Originally Posted by billndonna
Gonna miss you all at Fun Holiday we leave the 14th.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1966 Hippie
It's going to be a great time and we have several couples staying there through the first week of December,we have stayed there 2 or 3 times in the past and always had a great time.See you soon Dan! Dan,some of our peeps are a bit crazy ,just an FYI.If you hear music and laughter when you don't think you should hear that,it's the crazy ones!!
Celinda,Just warm them up for us!!Have a great time,sorry we will miss meeting y'all!
26 days and we will!!!
Sorry you're not going to make it. I'd liked to have met you. I'd be the one in the Titans cap! HahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by ukran1ans
Too soon?
Couldn't help it. If we ever get to meet drinks are on me!
Ok, that was a cheap shot but I'll accept free Red Stripes under any circumstances :encouragement:Quote:
Originally Posted by gregandkelly63
How is your trip?Quote:
Originally Posted by justin_a_lyesse
It's very quiet, not many people on the beach. It's low / slow season and also with COVID, not much going on. Many beach restaurants are either closed or only open a few days of the week. Cafe Goa looked closed, Sunrise Club only open for food Friday thru Sunday. Keney's Italian is open and Coletta's is open, but take out only. NBCC restaurant only serving till 6 PM. Corner bar open and busy (no surprise there), all shops in town are open. I walked up the beach from NBCC to Treehouse last Friday, and most beach eateries were closed but maybe that was also due to the storm last week that dumped a whole lot of debris / seaweed on the beach. Cleanup was underway but it was a mess all over.
the beach OCT 7: Attachment 55319
The beach Oct 13: Attachment 55320
Yes, there's a brand spanking new sand bar about 50 ft offshore. Mother nature at work, she did some beach rearranging last week.
Thanks for the update!! Where were you when you took the two beach pics??
Negril Beach Club Condos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
Wow, looks like the waves were all the way up to Errols. The beach is absolutely beautiful in the last one. Looking forward to a few weeks at NBCC this February!!
Wake up kiddies,the party is getting close now.Hope y'all have good covid tests and get that BAC level up to party size.See y'all on the 19th!!
Our covid test are on Thursday the 29th! 11 more sleeps!!!!
Have to cancel, unfortunately everyone is sick since last Sunday, video conferencing with primary care physician, too sick to go out. Staying at home if gets worse was told to go to hospital. Too much COVID-19 in New Jersey. Having coronary artery disease and COPD not WISE to travel anywhere. Hoping it’s just the flu. Hope to see everyone next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by ukran1ans
1966 Hippie, so sorry to hear you have to cancel. Hoping you have a very quick recovery!!
Get the family well Hippie and have a great Thanksgiving,Our group will keep Fun Holiday well over entertained!!
Just got my negative test result another step closer send in travel authorization tomorrow ukrans1ans I'll be wearing my bills shirt on Sundays so i have us covered !!!
So landed yesterday afternoon, long day, no sleep so crashed early. Took a walk down to Sunnyside this afternoon, things are picking up, but very SLOWLY. Quite a few more people here than in early October when I was here but not nearly enough, I'd say it's at about 30% or less of normal. This week and next will be crucial, it should start picking up now. Hopefully by holiday season it will be 50 to 70% of normal. I know Vinnie's and Best in the West are still closed, Boat Bar supposed to open in a few days. Lots more vendors on the beach anticipating more of us regulars. I'll try to keep track of what's open (lots of places opening up now) but It's easier to list the ones that are closed. The beach, of course. has been "redistributed" a bit due to the storms. No big deal.
Soon Come...
11/29 - 12/18 irienegril
Honorable mention...
12/6 - 12/18 gregandkelly63 @ WS
Welcome Mon...
11/19 - 12/1 billndonna @ Fun Holiday
11/21 - 12/14 justin_a_lyesse @ WS
11/25 - 12/4 Rumlover
11/25 - 12/7 Robday95 @ Lemirage
11/25 - 12/22 Markj @ Legends
11/28 - 12/14 dockelleyt @ WS
Sad Go...
11/4 - 11/14 Gbv (& Bethy) @ Idle Awhile and Rockhouse
11/7 - 11/14 Celinda (& Mike) @ Fun Holiday
On our way!! Soon come!!