Gerry G's TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR Final Chapter -- The Mighty Californian's return

Here's some more pics (top to bottom):

1, Feelin' a bit crabby

2, Lembert, the Love Bus driver, lives on same street at Bentley

3, On the Rocks servers

4, Guess who this is and win a free Stripe .....

5, On the way 2 Booby Cay

Tayon......did I spell it right?

Yeamon you spelled it right, sitting at the picknik table out front like usual.

On Wednesday morning, I woke up early and was among the first at the breakfast table, where I enjoyed a nice bagel and orange juice before making my way down the hill to the local hardware store to buy a bungee chord.

I find the chord helpful to tote stuff on my scooter. There were four or five patrons milling about in the store, and while I waited, a local lady with a cool old-school fro approached to give me her pitch. She showed me pics of a few slabs that formed the foundation of small building on a vacant field of grass and said she was trying to build a school for the kids somewhere off in the hills.

I was skeptical but awarded her points for originality and slid her a few dollars. Meantime, she had heard me ask two or three times if a bungee chord was available without anyone acknowledging me, and she blurted out, “Hey, I have a bungee chord for you!” She opened her trunk and sure enough she had a couple of them and handed me one. I was impressed! I gave her a few more dollars, though she did not ask. She was a nice lady. I think she is honest and is really building a school.

Just as I turned to my scooter, there was Ann, a long-time vendor on the beach next to Bar B Barn (used to be my regular spot, I know her well.) Ann has been working in Negril for 30 years selling nick nacks and necklaces, and she has a fun spirit about her. I always put on my best smile and ask her out, and she always turns me down. It’s been going on for years!

Since I can't be there for that free beer please donate my prize to Negril.com Rob! As per usual I am loving your report Gerry. Can't tell you how many doors were opened for me during my last stay at the end of November when I told people I was stopping by to meet them and check out their services since reading out them in one of your reports.

Gerry,

Post some pics of your room. I have it soon and want to check out what it looks like. Does it have the lip by the bathroom where everyone stubs there toes?

Packing list:
Camera
Ja Phone
Blacklight

"Final Chapter" - Who are you kidding Gerryg123?
Well, I've said that before too... lol
You know you'll be back ;)

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Negril is truly the place to go to heal and embrace the memory of your loved ones. This Island has always provided me with a sense of peace and inner clarity too. I truly understand.
My condolences to you and your family...

I'm really enjoying your new trip report so far! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Looking forward to your next update :)

Are the donkey-ponies behaving?:confused:

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Gerry,

Post some pics of your room. I have it soon and want to check out what it looks like.

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The room is too messy, Booger ....

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Are the donkey-ponies behaving?:confused:

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I did ask about the donkey pony. She's still around but has not poked her head out yet ....

Had a ride on the famous scooter yesterday, Thanks to my friend GerryG123.... Many pon da road, know the man on the scooter!

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Had a ride on the famous scooter yesterday, Thanks to my friend GerryG123.... Many pon da road, know the man on the scooter!

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Whoa! I'd like to see a picture of that!

Tayon is looking good! We always stop by on our walks down the road. Someday I would like to be in Negril for the Canadian/Jamaican Pool Tournament. I guess it can get crazy!

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Whoa! I'd like to see a picture of that!

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Me too ....

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Tayon is looking good! We always stop by on our walks down the road. Someday I would like to be in Negril for the Canadian/Jamaican Pool Tournament. I guess it can get crazy!

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When is that tourney? Can a Yankee sneak in?

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Had a ride on the famous scooter yesterday, Thanks to my friend GerryG123.... Many pon da road, know the man on the scooter!

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mi saw on the West End Rd.......wondering who it was.........now mi know.......lol

Cool Runnings, Marko

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When is that tourney? Can a Yankee sneak in?

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Last time I recall it was the second week in February. I think anyone can get in.

Sweet ,I'll be there on the 15th I'd love to get in.I try to make it to tayons at least once a reach they always make me feel welcome,merry Christmas all!,

Here are some more pics (top to bottom):

1, Jerk chicken from Season to the Bone near Ricks

2, Jenny's cake

3, Blue Cave Castle

4, grilling lobster on Booby Cay island

5, Enjoying the ocean

6, Westender Inn workers Jermaine and Kevin

Now I'm hungry! Nice mon :)

Got on the scooter today!!! A quick ride up the road, to Xtabi for a Christmas float in the sea, Thanks GerryG123

Nice- wish we were there

I motored to Seasplash and hung in front of the bar for a bit with young server named Romaine (nice kid), then I met a boardie at the bar, a long-time lurker from Canada named John. We would meet up nearly every morning, me with my spear gun and him with his morning cup of coffee.

Once we hit the ocean, it was a bit choppy, and at one point the tip of my spear fell off. I tried to grab it from the ocean floor but pushed it against a rock. Then I couldn’t find it anymore – I was frantic – but Roger came to the rescue and miraculously retrieved it a few moments later.

While he was out there looking for my spear tip – had he not found it, the gun essentially would be worthless cause there is no way you can find a replacement here – he also managed to catch an octopus.

I had lobster at Seastar Inn for lunch and chicken at Bentley’s for dinner. Marko joined at Bentley’s, and we spent a good three hours talking and laughing the evening away.

I spent the rest of night doing stuff you can't report on the Net, lol.

It was a great day.

Here's some pics (top to bottom):

1, Famous Vincent on horizon

2, Nice lobster cookout

3, The pool at Westender

4, Teddy, the chef from Blue Cave Castle

5, The back cabins at Westender Inn (best deal in Negril!)

gerry, are you staying at the westender this time?

i love the property, just way too isolated for me.

The last picture is definitely Westender, but not the back cabins, Gerry did you post these with a sub,lol

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The last picture is definitely Westender, but not the back cabins, Gerry did you post these with a sub,lol

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Oh yes, that's the front of the Westender .... The back cabins I will post soon, my bad ..... Not staying there but visiting!

Gerry, how does Seasplash look, we arrive in 2 weeks? Are there people staying and do they still have live music on Sundays? Are peep hanging at the bar?

Hope you are having a super getaway and time to reflect!

I can only imagine what's not printable,lol!


Merry Christmas....

Skb

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Gerry, how does Seasplash look, we arrive in 2 weeks? Are there people staying and do they still have live music on Sundays? Are peep hanging at the bar?

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Seasplash is nice but like most hotels on the beach it's quiet. Not sure about live music. They're on their third manager of the year, and they lost my green raft after about one week -- I had tipped two of the workers a total of 10 dollars to look after it -- but I would give the place an A-minus.

You still in town tomorrow? Should hit Negril before 3 if all goes as planned.....

Hey Gerry,

I totally stole the BCC pic and put it on my Facebook page, since I am there sitting on my patio trying to avoid, well, you know . . .

There sure are a lot of Canadians in this thread, Gerryg! We are infiltrating everywhere! I wonder if our 25 cm snowfall today has anything to do with the migration of the Snow Birds to sunny, WARM, SNOWLESS Negril? Ya think?

It's Thursday morning in Negril, and the ocean is especially calm. It's usually that way in the morning, but especially so today. It's like you're floating in an aquarium.

You do a lot of thinking when it's just you and the ocean. There's a calming force in the water, and you can feel it as you float along. I'm most happy in the ocean, either on top enjoying the sounds of waves and the calling of birds in the background, or under it snorkeling and spearfishing and, on each excursion, discovering something a bit different than anything I've ever seen before on the reefs.

How others can enjoy Negril without ever submerging themselves in the ocean is a mystery to me. I gotta have it.

My fries are cooking and the boat is coming, and I'm hoping my snack is ready before my pick-up. That's the only worry in the world I have right now, and that's a pretty good position to be in.

I do love Negril. I love it more than any place in the world. I will cherish every moment. Today, for the first time, I am really feeling at home. The rhythm of the reach is in sync with my own feelings and emotions -- I knew I'd get there soon, thank god -- and I'm ready and willing to embrace the day.

Ya mon.

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I do love Negril. I love it more than any place in the world. I will cherish every moment. Today, for the first time, I am really feeling at home. The rhythm of the reach is in sync with my own feelings and emotions -- I knew I'd get there soon, thank god -- and I'm ready and willing to embrace the day.

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Very cool - well said!

Ya Mon! Ya!!!!!

I'm really getting the hang of spear fishing. I was red-hot out there. I nailed two in a row before Roger even got his little net together. He later said the only reason I outperformed him was because he was too busy looking for lobster. Roger is great guy. He has taught me well.

We headed to Booby Cay and cooked up the fish. The little island off the coast from Point Village/Hedo is buzzing today. Lots of lobster-hungry tourists dishing out $20 for lobsters as fast as Homie and his friends can cook 'em. They put the butter and garlic on for you, and they throw in a nice thick piece of bread. There's a older lady there that sells drinks and trinkets. She's a little grouchy, and I'm a little too over-the-top for her, but she's getting used to me.

Here are some pics (top to bottom):

1, Nice little snack at Out of town Pastry

2, Good place, good vibes. Coco bread to die for ....

3, Just me on the West End ....

4, Goats in the road out near Westender Inn

Keep them coming gerryg,you have us hooked!! Thanks for sharing your vacation!!

What would a TRAIL OF ASHES report be without the usual gerryg123-ya mon video? Here's some footage from my FIRST meal at Bentley's, and we did things up in grand style .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmaLq...ature=youtu.be