Dave Escapes....P.N.S, Negril, and the Apparent Event Horizon (a trip report)

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"It was about swimming in the ocean, there were sea urchins everywhere but they weren't really urchins...they floated up and I could see they were lion fish...dozens of them...I couldn't move...creepy"

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AAAGH!
I think I've had that same nightmare! Except I think the sea urchins were floating up WITH the Lionfish.lol!
Loving your TR - Keep it coming!:D

SouthernRust - I didn't know about Jim Morrison and Jamaica. That's really cool I'm going to go look up that poem now!

Dave wants to do his part to help Jamaica...His trips there have given him so much, adventure, fun & relaxation, an adjusted attitude and a refreshed relationship, even a reason to keep going when things got tough. He doesn't know how it does it, but it does, and he wants to give back a little, so.....He (and his wife) will help protect Jamaica's precious reefs and fishing grounds from an invasive species...a fish "from foreign"...The Predatory, prickly, poisonous...and oh so tasty Lion Fish. Mmmmmm...Let's go to Canoe :-)

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The Lion Fish comes out...Dave is feeling good about protecting Jamaica. He also has a sense of relief and satisfaction knowing that he is about to exact revenge on the creature that invaded his dreams...

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Looks good, gonna be having me some of that soon!!!

The Lion Fish is delicious...Dave is talking to his wife...really talking, about anything and everything...Having fun, enjoying the food and drink, and her...He doesn't know what time it is, and he doesn't care...He thinks about how Jamaica can make you slow down and appreciate things, notice things...all the sights, smells, sounds, all the things you pass by and never think twice about...like the place next door...

Who owns it ?

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Why is it in disrepair ?

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Wouldn't it be cool to buy it and fix it up ? :-)

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There's always time to dream...

Love your style, Lorax2! Que Bueno! You have truly given us the feel of your day. I liked canoe a bunch. Seeing your depictions is wonderful. Rob is right. This forum keeps your trip alive when you get back. And thanks for sharing.

I’m enjoying the beach life photos since my trip was almost all cliffs.

The “Easy Star” is spot on! I loved the prompt pick up and all the fun once you get there. Good pics and looks like everyone is having a blast.

I knew it! Love the Lionfish at Canoe....thanks for that picture, pure torture, and for doing your part to rid JA of this pesky trespasser. It is my mission as well. hahaha

I'm really diggin your writing, it's funny. (Great photos too)

That's Negril Yacht Club in disrepair Dave. So much history, such a great location. Sorry we missed you on Saturday at the SeaStar, we had to leave at 5:30 the next morning... Should have pulled the push on through...

Thanks guys...more to come soon :-)
Tizzy, I'm glad I could make you laugh.
Guirigay, sorry we missed you guys too...next time maybe.
bjritz...glad your liking it...more beach pics to come for you.

This day is coming to an end...not now, but soon. Dave's wife reminds him again about going to Seasplash for the music and the webcast...It's a short walk down the beach from Idle Awhile past some familiar places...like the old For Real bar (RIP) :-), a favorite hang out that is only a memory now...Dave thinks to himself about how nothing is permanent in this world, still he wishes the old For Real was still there.

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Dave has read that Seasplash has made some changes too, he hopes the results are better....
As they arrive, Dave and his wife are pleasantly surprised, the bar is looking good. The place is full and the music is good.

This guy is fantastic...

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The new bar is looking good...

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A good time is had by all...Dave and his wife take a seat at the bar and order some drinks. The music is grooving and Boardies are starting to arrive...
Tawnee is there...They briefly meet Clarity and Hubby-Man...Sitting next to them at the bar and offering up some great conversation is Tattoo Charlie.
There were several other sightings as the evening progressed. Dave couldn't help but thinking how boardie sightings are like bird watching, you learn about what they look like, their habits, likes and dislikes, and then you travel to an exotic location hoping to spot one of them. If you're very lucky you will have a closer encounter with your subject and get to know them better. :-)

The band was great !

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The evening rolls on...other things roll on :-) and as the flag says...

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Dave was talking with some new friends of the "knew about them but never met them" variety...Jim & Donna
Very nice people. He feels like he has known them for a while after just a few minutes..."It's so easy to meet people in Negril" he thinks..."lot's of people with a common goal"
Dave thinks to himself that it would be hard to imagine them not together...

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Jim spots someone on the beach and says he wants to go talk to him...and find out what he's got in his basket...
He asks Dave to take some pictures...Dave is happy to help out a friend in need :-)

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The Score...Dave thinks it's probably something for "male stamina", many of the local remedies seem to be used for that :-)

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