December 2012 ROLL CALL

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Originally Posted by garysteph1018

Well, as much as I know life is worth living....

It must not help that we have five children..... We work our butts off daily! We also don't have the family to watch our 3 girls for us to do anything (boys are in college & don't need watching). We feel like we completely scored to have a family member keep them this time.

I certainly understand that not staying at upscale places helps, but considering this is our first ever trip alone & to JA, we wanted to do it right! Because we don't know when we'll be able to do it again.

Our day will come, I know that.... :) Meanwhile, I'll just enjoy the hell outta my trip & read everyone's trip reports as if they are mine! :)

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Oh, I wasn't implying anything but how I do it. (: Kids come first. I am a single Dad of two teens. I feel your pain.

Honestly though, without some ME time in Negril over the past year or so...including making some lifelong friends, partying all night, and just LETTING GO...clearing my head...I wouldn't be as good of a Dad. :p Call it the carrot and stick, or simply call me Dude. But Ja is such a part of my life...my DAILY routine...that I push through the hard times knowing I will indeed be getting on that plane again!

I wish you luck and congrats on such a nice big family! It's admirable! :)

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Originally Posted by brasi

I wish you luck and congrats on such a nice big family! It's admirable! :)

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I don't know about admirable, a couple of them were "Uh, oh's!" and yes I know what causes it! ;)

I was not offended, I seriously wanted to know how everyone does it. I see all of the pics, and I realize that the people down there are regular people like me, and that makes me so happy! I have a feeling that once I go and know, I won't NOT be able to go back! I'm already trying to figure out how we can go in December :)

Respect Brasi... p.s. Just turned 42 Friday, and so far it's been great! 1970s babies rock!!!

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Originally Posted by brasi

The big Joe Trinidad December crew of 25-35 people is staying at Fun Holiday, which is a five/ten minute beach walk toward the town end of the beach from Idle Awhile.

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I'm already excited for December and i haven't even made it down for my July-August Trip!

I have to make December the best trip ever because it may be my last trip for a long time =\

GarySteph...when my sons where in school I only did one big trip per year, but they are grown with their own families now so I am able to travel more now.

I also have been working for so long that I have hundreds of use or loose hours that I refuse to LOOSE!!! LOL!

Nov 28 - Dec 8 th.....

I will be heading to Negril Dec. 21-29. It's a birthday present to myself to celebrate the Big 5-0. I'm sorta running away from home and hoping that if I'm sitting on a beach with a cold drink in my hand, I won't even CARE that I'm so old! It's my first trip to Negril. I'm splitting my time between an AI and a boutique (aka small) hotel in the middle of 7-mile beach. To say I can't wait is a vast understatement...:)

THE LIST


Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony ( undecided about bringing our little guy -December 26-jan9
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iresistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29

Honestly though, without some ME time in Negril over the past year or so...including making some lifelong friends, partying all night, and just LETTING GO...clearing my head...I wouldn't be as good of a Dad. :p Call it the carrot and stick, or simply call me Dude. But Ja is such a part of my life...my DAILY routine...that I push through the hard times knowing I will indeed be getting on that plane again!

OMG Brasi!!!
I could NOT have said it better myself...WoW!!!
<3 <3

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Originally Posted by garysteph1018

How on earth do people afford more than one trip a year????? I sure wish I had it like that!

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When you're an addict you find a way....

OMG I am so there guys....I just got home tonight and am having a meltdown I miss you all so much.Hopefully staying Fun holiday with Joe'sgroup if he will have me? But not sure the dates yet.Love ya guys and had so much fun on the chicken bus :-) See you in December..

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Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony ( undecided about bringing our little guy -December 26-jan9
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iresistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29
Elvino and Zee dec 29/12 till Feb 02/13 Seastar Inn

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Originally Posted by brasi

Honestly though, without some ME time in Negril over the past year or so...including making some lifelong friends, partying all night, and just LETTING GO...clearing my head...I wouldn't be as good of a Dad. :p Call it the carrot and stick, or simply call me Dude. But Ja is such a part of my life...my DAILY routine...that I push through the hard times knowing I will indeed be getting on that plane again!

:)

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No doubt Brasi. YEsterday my daughter said this to G'ma...."I'm so glad Momma got to go to Jamaica, she's been so much better since she went on that trip" Hahahahaha

Isn't positive reinforcement magical?

LOL

boomba

THE LIST


Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony ( undecided about bringing our little guy -December 26-jan9
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iresistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29
Elvino and Zee dec 29/12 till Feb 02/13 Seastar Inn
Becca--Fun Holiday--Not sure of Dates

Elvino, we will finally be in Negril at the same time! I look forward to meeting you. I remember when I posted my trip report from Hidden Paradise and you were in the midst of planning your first trip to Negril staying at HP too.

BrenJaLee, your trip report and recomendations then were very instrumental in making our first trip a success. We haven't been anywhere else since then lol. It'll be good to finally meet you! Definitly have to get together for a few! :)

Peace
Elvino

Jan 30 - Feb 28th :):)

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Becca--Fun Holiday--Not sure of Dates

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this makes me happy.... I'm glad you are going back....

I'm thrilled with EVERYONE is going back too.. the more the merrier!

how could I not go....you guys make it fun and I would really hate to miss it.its so far away though but Christmas in Jamaica what better present ;)

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Originally Posted by beachgirl66

this makes me happy.... I'm glad you are going back....

I'm thrilled with EVERYONE is going back too.. the more the merrier!

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Workin on money and finding vacation time from work. Hope to make it happen. After all I have to payback Beachgirl...and her partner in crime "plus 1" with a couple of those Bob Marley shots!!!

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Originally Posted by drummerboy13

Workin on money and finding vacation time from work. Hope to make it happen. After all I have to payback Beachgirl...and her partner in crime "plus 1" with a couple of those Bob Marley shots!!!

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Funny plus_1already is fitting in nicely.hee hee partner in crime.

December 27 - Jan 14th

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Originally Posted by beachgirl66

I'm in Dec 26/27 - Jan 12 :cool:

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Dec 21st-Jan 4th...yaaaay!!!

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Workin on money and finding vacation time from work. Hope to make it happen. After all I have to payback Beachgirl...and her partner in crime "plus 1" with a couple of those Bob Marley shots!!!

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If its the pressure to buy me a couple Bob Marley shots that's going to get you back to Negril in Dec/Jan I'll take it.! Would love to spend more time with you!!! We can work on the finer techniques of the belly flop vs back flop (wink).... especially after a few Bob Marley shots!

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Originally Posted by BikerMike

Jan 30 - Feb 28th :):)

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Wow Mike I want your vacation...a month? You are so lucky.

You have me thinking now. I was shooting for late April next year, than Catcha post 50% off in Sept, and now I see this with all the cool kids returning. Decisions decisions.

Well I guess it's really official now.:p Today, Anthony booked and confirmed us at Idle Awhile, 12/26-1/9! Yay! And, we decided to bring the little guy with us :) I cannot wait for Dec!!! Wooohooo!!!


THE LIST


Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony (+son) -December 26-January 9~ Idle Awhile
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iresistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29

We're in....


THE LIST


Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony (+son) -December 26-January 9~ Idle Awhile
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iriesistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29[/QUOTE]
Booger & Pooper/maybe Jon and Tizzy- Dec 26-Jan 4

u people are nuts!!! how can u all afford another trip!!! my panty drawer savings are depleted!

I'm sad cuz I thought I put my name there and I can't find it...I'm also on a tablet so cut and paste don't work...can someone please ad me to Fun Holiday....over Xmas and years just not sure of exact dates...thanks :-)

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Originally Posted by booger

We're in....


THE LIST


Please list your December 2012 dates below.

Beccajean Xmas and New Years FH
Brasi, w. sons (Jacob, and Jesse) (appx) December 21 - January 6 Seastar/FH
Patty Sather and Kopper December 26-jan 12 FH/GP
Eden & Anthony (+son) -December 26-January 9~ Idle Awhile
Joe Trinidad and family Dec 24th - Jan 17th Fun Holiday
gerryg123 -- Dec. 15 to Jan. 6 -- Seastar Inn
Breanna -December 20- January 4th
Beachgirl Dec 26/27 - Jan 12
Ras walleye Dec. 5th through Dec. 19th
Cherrynorth Nov 28 - Dec 8
Jamaica Jeff Nov 27-Dec 7
Northerncaligurl 20th Dec to 13th Jan, 2013
saeyedoc Nirvana for 12/22- 1/2
Rasta gal Dec 26th to January 2nd
Yetta Dec 13 through Jan 9th
Mamade11 12/1 thru 12/8
Lovechild Dec 19-30th
Iriesistah Dec 26 - Jan9
Mavmaiden Dec. 21-29

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Booger & Pooper/maybe Jon and Tizzy- Dec 26-Jan 4[/QUOTE]

OK now I feel better,thanks booger. :-)

Hi folks, just joined the board although I have been lurking for about 2 years. My first trip was in 2010 when we stayed at Coco & Catcha. Last year we did Merrils & BCC. We are excited to return again this December for our 3rd trip.

Please add me to your list as I would love to join any boardie parties while we are there. We are booked at Coco from Dec. 24 - Jan 2.

Saw that some people will be celebrating birthdays over the holidays - mine is December 24th and I couldn't think of a better place to be spending it. Looking forward to New Years in Negril - yeah mon!

Hey, Daydreamer! I've been a lurker, too...but only for a few months. This- my first trip to Negril- will begin on Dec. 21st and end on Dec. 29th (unfortunately, I'll be missing the New Year's fun in Jamaica!) We share very close birthdays! While yours is the day before Christmas, mine is the day after! It's a big one for me (5-0...sux!) but I'll be nearby at Charela Inn. Perhaps we can toast with a rum punch on the beach!!

mavmaiden,
we'll definitely get together for some drinks since we're so close. We ate a lot of breakfasts at Charela and loved the jazz night - Thursday's I think.
Funny you say our birthdays are close by - our number of birthdays are close too!! Don't feel bad - you know what they say "only the good die young"
Looking forward to December.
Now I have to figure out this ticker thingy.

Wow, I need to stop reading the forum. You guys get me too excited-- it's bad for my bank account! I've now added on 4 nights to my trip and am staying at one of the new rooms at Seastar over New Year's!!! It looks like at least a few others of you will be there then, too, so hopefully I'll get to meet a few boardies. I'm really looking forward to the Saturday show at Seastar (plus the One Love Bus, Canoe, LTU, etc, etc, etc)!

Glad to hear you will be there for new years Mav....this will be my first trip the befell for Christmas ans new Yeats so I am super excited...I hear the fireworks for new years is awesome :-)

And all the lanterns we will have there! first shippment came friday!!!!

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Originally Posted by Patty Sather

And all the lanterns we will have there! first shippment came friday!!!!

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1st shipment? How many you bringing girl?

Dec.4-Dec.16 10 nights g.p. and 5 nights home sweet home. our twenty- third trip