The 55 and 5 birthday, anniversary, reunion, celebration adventure.

We were the only ones that tipped the band the night we were there too. Thanks for the "on site" reports and look forward to your best dining experiences. I am thinking our tastes run the same

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Originally Posted by Ras Walleye

Another beautiful morning in Negril!
Have a blessed day everyone and never miss an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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You are so right on that, too often we take people (and things) for granted. My condolences on the loss of your step father, but it sounds as though he is there with you.

The family arrived minus most of their luggage which apparently went to Kingston. But by the time we were done with dinner AA had delivered them to the Castle. Dad is much more frail than he was 5 years ago at our wedding. This so close on the heels of losing Louie and I can't help but worry. After getting the parents settled at Treehouse and the siblings at the castle we regrouped for dinner at Just Natural. It used to be a nice walk from the castle but now it's deep on the west end, past Out of Town bakery. It was dark so we couldn't see beyond the lights strung through the trees but it seemed much bigger than the old place and every bit as intimate and magical as ever. We had run into Theresa in town the previous day and I told her we'd be bringing the fam up to meet them. She immediately took to dad and guided him and supported him over the uneven path, and treated him like a king the whole evening. The food was wonderful, I had the lobster, the drinks tasty and the vibe unmatched. Christine and Emile posed for pictures afterward and hugs all around. Hope to get back up there in daylight to really see the place.
Yesterday was my brother John's 35th birthday. We are 20 years apart minus 2 days. He chose Kuyaba for dinner and we called for pick up. The last few times we've been there we had been disappointed both in the service and the food but last night everything was rock solid. When they are on their game they are hard to beat.
After that it was back to the Castle for everyone for cake and ice cream. Donna had bought a delicious chocolate cake in town and vanilla ice cream. The perfect night cap. Today Alexandra and the sibs are going horse back riding in the hills and I think a Canoe web cast might be in our future but you just never know.

Bless...
Ed

Bright and early on my birthday Donna and I taxied to Canoe for breakfast. Firmly solidifying it status as my favorite hangout in Negril. Everything is always good there and day or night the vibe is right.Attachment 20776Attachment 20777Attachment 20778
And the wi-fi is great!

The last of our merry band arrived in the afternoon. My youngest brother Matthew. The now 7 of us plus a couple from the Castle went to Bourbon Beach for the Pirate dinner. It is definitely a work in progress that has the potential to be a real good time. Even with reservations we had to wait over an hour for another group to arrive before they started serving and they began serving them first. The timing of the various food items was odd and poorly paced and the music was so laid back as to be almost depressing. Capt. Dwight White and his fetching wenches need to be more in character and play it up a bit to keep the guests involved. The food was good and the rum punch was effective. This is by no means meant to be a rip on the Pirate dinner or BB or Kevin. Once I got over myself I had a good time. A few tweaks in staging and presentation would make this a must do party! After dinner Kevin came over and asked our opinion and appreciated the feedback.
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The penultimate surprise of the trip was the 100 Candles dinner at Catcha Falling Star. Donna had no idea and was blown away as was I. Out on a point, at a private table, surrounded by candles and the sea, under a canopy of stars. The food was delicious and this was one instance where soon come was not an issue. They could take as long as they wanted between courses because we didn't want it to end. Finally the ultimate surprise. When we got married, Selena did all the food for our party including a lovely red velvet cake. It turns out Donna was disappointed that we didn't have a traditional Jamaican wedding cake with the fruit and spice and wine. So I asked Catcha to have a small one made. It was more than she could take and the tears of happiness flowed. This is an evening I will remember forever.
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lovely pics! congrats to you and your wife:)

Awesome Ras,you two are a great couple and we are glad our paths have crossed in the past and hope we meet again one day on the rock!!Continue having a great time and Happy Anniversary to you both!!

Thanks for sharing! :D

I LOVE Meade!!!! Enjoy your reach my friend!!!

Fantastic Ed!!!!!!