TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR: The adventure continues as Gerry G returns to Negril

Step Aside is the king. He had that great line in my Negril video snippet: "If the chicken don't ready, I don't sell it to no one!" .....

God I miss Negril. Mi soon come.

Well I started re-re- reading the "TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR" about 90 minutes ago on page 63....

Guess I need to concentrate on my job only 56 minutes to go, lol....

gerryg123, you and me both! If I remember right, you've got a bit over a month til you rock Negril...

Blessings

Skb

Kevan, I know exactly what you mean!! My lunch hour isn't long enough!!! & It makes me laugh every time a boardie posts a Gerry sighting!!! I think I'm there at the same time next month, so will be keeping my eyes open for my own Gerry sightings!!!

Very nice, WestEndGirl, I'm glad to have some on the job post reading company!!!!

I'll look forward to you sharing some of your adventure with us!

Happy Travels...

Skb...

Inside 30 days now until my return. The routine has begun, the machine is in motion, and I'm gettin' all tingly .....

Yeah, this is going to be a good trip. I've been talking almost daily with Chris from Seastar Inn and Bentley and Marko and Keith from Philly and Brassi and Booger and Guguiray and Banton and Roger n Vincent and a few others, as the momentum builds.

I have good seats on the plane, my airprort transfer is all set up, my hotel reservations secure, plus a growing collection of the things I want to bring -- everything from new shirts and swimsuits to a new "paralyzer" tip to my spear gun.

Mi soon come.

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Here's a shot with "Rasta," the live-in assistant for Keith from Philly

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Mi soon come.

I'm looking forward to meeting you. Miss G and I will be right behind you at SS.

Regards

cap

Even the Negril donkey-ponies are patiently awaiting the return of the GMan!;)

Single digits soon. The countdown has begun.

Here is my latest packing list:

Clothes – one pair leisure pants (for plane) w belt, one pair loungewear pants, four shorts, five bathing suits, four button-down shirts, three polo-style shirts, 10 t-shirts, underwear/socks, sandals, water shoes, tennis shoes

Electronics – lap top w charger plus backup charger, backup lap top (got to work a little while there), USA cell w charger, backup USA cell w backup charger, camera w charger

Travel docs (new passport wow!)/Sundry items

Extras – Spear gun, custom spear gun PARALYZER tip (can’t wait to use this!); snorkel gear, fanny pack, wrist watch plus backup wrist watch, book (Jackie Collins novel from last time plus a biography or two if it rains a lot), notebook w pens, lanyard, lighters, flashlight, reading glasses, snacks (fruit rollups, candy, etc.), paper plates/tinfoil/ziplock bags, business cards (never know who you might meet)

Plus restaurant supplies for Bentley (he goes crazy for these)

Anything I am forgetting???

What about your floaty/raft?? Or do you pick that up there?? LOL

Oh ya, thanks for reminding me. I have three rafts. During the winter, you have to special order 'em.

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Originally Posted by sunray

Even the Negril donkey-ponies are patiently awaiting the return of the GMan!;)

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Hahahaha thank you for making my monday morning

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Originally Posted by gerryg123

Single digits soon. The countdown has begun.

Here is my latest packing list:

Clothes – one pair leisure pants (for plane) w belt, one pair loungewear pants, four shorts, five bathing suits, four button-down shirts, three polo-style shirts, 10 t-shirts, underwear/socks, sandals, water shoes, tennis shoes

Electronics – lap top w charger plus backup charger, backup lap top (got to work a little while there), USA cell w charger, backup USA cell w backup charger, camera w charger

Travel docs (new passport wow!)/Sundry items

Extras – Spear gun, custom spear gun PARALYZER tip (can’t wait to use this!); snorkel gear, fanny pack, wrist watch plus backup wrist watch, book (Jackie Collins novel from last time plus a biography or two if it rains a lot), notebook w pens, lanyard, lighters, flashlight, reading glasses, snacks (fruit rollups, candy, etc.), paper plates/tinfoil/ziplock bags, business cards (never know who you might meet)

Plus restaurant supplies for Bentley (he goes crazy for these)

Anything I am forgetting???

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Your fanny pack cracks me up! I remember it fondly. Murses are just too bulky:) Have a blast, GerryG!

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Oh ya, thanks for reminding me. I have three rafts. During the winter, you have to special order 'em.

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Hey Gerry123. Although ordering rafts should be painless, I've had some difficulty finding the "right" one. Where do you order from?

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Originally Posted by Craig123

Hey Gerry123. Although ordering rafts should be painless, I've had some difficulty finding the "right" one. Where do you order from?

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The best rafts is here: http://www.poolnbathtoys.com/intex--...ool-58807.html

i always bring duct tape and a small extension cord to plug in cell phones , cameras etc., soon come

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The best rafts is here: http://www.poolnbathtoys.com/intex--...ool-58807.html

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Hey Gerry looks like you will be floating on pink rafts this reach!!

Noooo, the green ones are sold out cause I am the one who bought 'em all!

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Hey Gerry looks like you will be floating on pink rafts this reach!!

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Hi Gerry, if you have space for an extra pink one, I will pay for the price and shipping fees of both! I can not bring one bcs my high heels are a bit more important! Please!!! No problem if you cant really like the pink floatie :)

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Originally Posted by Bella Bea

Hi Gerry, if you have space for an extra pink one, I will pay for the price and shipping fees of both! I can not bring one bcs my high heels are a bit more important! Please!!! No problem if you cant really like the pink floatie :)

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Ya, I will do what I can. If not, you can buy 'em for $9 at Bar B Barn.

Thanks Gerry if they sell them there for 9 no worries Ill get them ther! that way you dont have to, thanks for the suggestion.

Hey mon you ready?.

Bea, I have some extra's I leave at Rondel.. Your welcome to come & get one.

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Originally Posted by Tattoo

Hey mon you ready?.

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I sure hope so. You you 'pon the Rock. Mi soon come.

In costa rica be there the 17th. Maybe! lol.

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Ya, I will do what I can. If not, you can buy 'em for $9 at Bar B Barn.

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They won't ship to Canada so Bar B Barn it is. :)

Thanks for the great posts and pictures tides me over till the end on Jan.

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Originally Posted by Tattoo

In costa rica be there the 17th. Maybe! lol.

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Mon u move to costa rica now mon?

see ya pon da rock gerryg.........mi will have the grille at Bentleys warmed up for ya.........lol

Cool Runnings, Marko

Well, I'm in single digits now, and I'm so pumped to see Negril again that you have no idea. Over the past two or three years, I've been coming to Jamaica on a regular basis -- every few months, about four to five trips a year -- and I've enduring a pretty long stretch since August.

I miss Negril a bit more every time I leave. If this was a romance, it would surely be love.

I'm looking forward to falling into the waiting arms of the Seastar Inn. I can't wait to get my scooter, to go snorkeling, to see all the sights, to visit all my old friends and hopefully to make a bunch of new ones.

I always say I go to Jamaica to heal, and I'm hurting. My father, whom I've mentioned in past reports of being in ill health, died about a month ago. I was his primary caretaker, visiting regularly in the hospital, and though he was 76, my dad had a lot of life left in him.

His mind was sharp, but his lungs ultimately failed him because of a rare disease that affects the muscles, so the ending was long and drawn-out and difficult. He was always hoping to get better -- we all were -- and that's what made his death particularly sad.

It will be with heavy emotions when I land 'pon the Rock once again, and I plan to cherish every moment. Plus, I'll do everything to feel as alive as possible, so that should make for some good upcoming chapters!

Mi soon come.

So sorry for your loss, I hope you find the love and healing you need. *hugs*

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father,thats got to be tough.But Jamaica will have her arms open for you!!!!!!!!!!~Much Respect!

My condolences on the loss of your father, sometimes life just sucks. Looking forward to meeting you and we'll have a drink to your dad :)

My sincere condolences on the loss of your father.

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father.

Sorry to hear about the loss and heartache you are going through Gerry. At least you were there until the end for him. Go to Jamaica and reflect and cherish your relationship with Dad.

So sorry Gerry.

Thanks for all the kind words .... I look forward to re-invigorating myself in Negril.

BTW, check this video. It's moments like these that make me miss Seasplash and the beach. Natasha makes a nice smoothie ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6L1v...ature=youtu.be

Oh, I'm so sorry for you loss, Gerry! It must be very hard but I hope your upcoming trip will be bring healing and comforting memories, Bless!

Sorry, about your father Gerry. Christmas of 2010, my brother & I brought my stepfather ( than 72yrs.old) to Jamaica. He loved it, he had such adventures starting with the ride from Montego to Negril. Two months later, he was diagnosed with stage 4, cancer. Like you, we have hope for him to get better and return. Each time I tell him Im am turning to Jamaica, he smiles & says do it now. We never know what is in the future for us. Bless, Gerry

Gerry, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Like you, Jamaica is my healing place, usually from the rigors of everyday life & love. Also, like you, this trip is especially needed to help heal the pain of losing my wonderful Mom to pancreatic cancer this past September 7 at the age of 68. I am an only child, so there is a huge hole in my heart & my life. As you can imagine, it has been a dark few months for me. I was ready to run to Negril in September. But, I knew it wasn't time.....I needed to face my loss & grieve, instead of running away.

Thankfully, it is time........ to celebrate life (theirs & ours!) Less than a week til I feel Negril's warm embrace again. I need to try Bentley's this reach, but I'm sure we will meet somewhere down the road (West End Rd, of course!!!) & when we do, I think a toast & a hug will be in order!