The best lobster I've ever had was had on Booby Cay!!!! Looking forward to the next one.Quote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
The best lobster I've ever had was had on Booby Cay!!!! Looking forward to the next one.Quote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
And here's a little video of Famous Vincent on the boat in Negril ... Great snorkeling captain!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDSnRK9qVo4
Wheres the vids?
Gerry is not a stranger to me anymore and I would love to party with him in NegrilQuote:
Originally Posted by CaliCutie
Gerry,
Sounds like you had a blast on your trip, as your thread was absolutely epic. I wish I could hang with you sometime in Jamaica, but I doubt I could even make it a couple of days before I was worn otr...despite my being about 20 years younger than you. Really enjoyed your trip updates. Please do it again on your next trip. Thanks!
Instead of I survived the road to Negril tee shirts.....there should be i survived Negril with GerryG shirts.
Here's a few more random pics ....
whatever
Cracks me up that people feel they are "entitled" to rag on someone in that persons thread. So you wouldn't do what Gerry would do, who gives a ****? Gerry, thanks for posting an honest review and Rob thanks for allowing it to stay up. In reality, similar things happen all over the world. I hope I run into Gerry on my next reach.
Gerry, I think I seen you when I was at the Canoe bar .....I was standing in the doorway of the Canoe and seen someone who looked a lot like you go by on a scooter :)
I doubt I could even make it a couple of days before I was worn otr...despite my being about 20 years younger than you.
LOL. I'm probably about the same age as Gerry and I know I couldn't handle that pace any longer. But it's fun to fantasize that I could.
Great Report! and thanks for keeping it REAL!!! Let the haters hate!
Here's just a few more pics ....
Great report Gerry, if you write the book, I'll buy it!
Cute little ones! Looks like your girls enjoyed their vacay with dad.
I agree. Thanks Gerry for sharing your experiences with us during your trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliCutie
A few more shots .....
The Aftermath:
If I've offended anyone, particularly the wonderful people of Jamaica, I apologize.
It's been five days since I got home -- it feels like forever -- and it seems some boardies did not approve of the things I did, the things I reported, the pictures I've posted. I have meant no harm, and it should be pointed out I'm honored with so many of the responses that have proved overwhelmingly positive.
(Plus, I love having the Negril.com record for most views because I'm such a small, emotionally needy little man!)
I felt like I spent 16 days treating just about everyone I met with Love and Kindness. Yes, I was randy a few early mornings in the private areas of strip clubs, but as for the two ladies I'm in photos with, Jody and Nicky, they are NOT prostitutes, and I said so specifically in the reports. They're nice girls, and I enjoyed ALL of my time with them -- riding around in the scooter, swimming and splashing around, taking them snorkeling and to Booby Cay for the first time in their lives, feeding them lobster when in fact both are very poor.
Yes, I took advantage a little bit and did the whole "boyfriend-girlfriend thing" with both, but everyone was an adult, and it was clear I was only there a week or two on vacation, and I was sad to make my good-byes.
Also, I just don't think it's a big deal posting pics of Ganja. It's everywhere in Negril, and the Rasta's say there's nothing wrong with it -- according to the bible -- because God gave it to us; I agree.
I had a good time, I didn't hurt anybody, and I have memories that will last me a lifetime.
Ya mon.
"The Aftermath." LOL! What an appropriate title. Glad you are defending yourself and finally cleared up the "prostitution" question. I had to re-read your trip report and make sure I wasn't missing something. No where did you say anything about prostitutes, but it seems some people get an idea in their head and run with it. The one comment you made about "15 or 16 year old girls" made me cringe, but hopefully you were just making an observation. What one does on their vacation is nobody's business. Some folks are able to spend a few months in Jamaica - I'm lucky to go once a year - but what I think we can all agree on is that we all love Jamaica and the people we meet there. Enjoyed reading your trip report, though. It is what it is.
Gerry,I don't think you need to apologize to anyone for anything you wrote about.It was fun reading your report and I wish if people are put off about something and want to voice their opinion, I wish they would private message the individual or start their own thread and post their opinions if they feel so strongly about it and not do it in someones post.
Hey Gerry,
How many miles you think you put on that scooter?????
Like four full tanks!
totally off topic- but has anyone ever told you that you have a look of Van Morrison ?
Not exactly, but as you might have I guessed, I wish I was a Rock Star ....
I finally got to read it. Nice report.
Gerry, you shouldn't feel the need to apologize for anything you've written. It's clear that your heart is in the right place and that you love Negril. That's awesome that you were able to extend your trip by six extra days, I didn't want this trip report to ever end!
Thank you for taking the time to share so much of your trip with us... your experiences, your honest impressions, Your feelings, and your photos. What makes this trip report particularly special and unique is that you wrote it WHILE you were on vacation. You took us all along for a really fun ride and I truly enjoyed reading every update day by day. So I just want to say...Thank you!
I have been thinking the same thing for two weeks. Just did not post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buff
I agree whole heartedly with Clarity!!
OK, my last batch of photos .....
has anyone ever told you that you have a look of Van Morrison ?
but without the curmudgeonly attitude :-)
Loved every word of it! Thanks!!!!!
I agree with Clarity, this is the most watch post yet Gerry love the ride and I doubt anyone will match it priceless! I have to give you credit for keeping up post everyday when you were there, but that what made it special, and kept everyone coming back to see whats up with Gerrys adventure today. Thanks
lawd of mercy.......what a fantastic trip report!!
that's a major league effort to do a report report like dat.......big time....clap clap
mi hat is off to Gerry..........live and direct and all that candid reporting was awesome....
that you for taking us with you on your trip.......
great you were able to enjoy your daughters too while in Negril......
this is a "Negril.com Classic Trip Report" for sur.........from a solo guys perspective....nice
hope to see ya pon da rock someday Gerry.........
SeaStar Inn is certainly like home to many of us on here........
Jah Bless........
Cool Runnings, Marko
Your reports are great, too, Marko, so it's an honor .... Would love to share a large tray of Hummingbird cocktails with you at the great Seastar Inn bar anytime, my brotha ....
OK, I managed to scrap together a few more pics, including a shot of the ex wife w whole fam together in front of Legends ....
Hey Gerry, Where is the place with all the fresh fruit? Looks good!
That's a once-a-month Farmers Market in Negril, just north of the craft market .... It was really fun, a bustling environment ... i bought a bag of watermelon for 100j, and it was FAT ....
You still in Ja.?-Thanks for the report!
This was a very entertaining report - thanks!
A few more notes and observations:
When I was leaving Roaring River on that Sunday before I saw the funeral procession, we ran into a bunch of kids playing Cricket on one of the back roads. I had never seen Cricket before (I'm a big-time sports fan in USA), and it was really fascinating. I wonder how many tourists have ever seen teenagers break into a pick-up Cricket game? ....
Despite being just an hour away by plane from Miami, it's refreshingly amazing how many of the locals in Negril seem to be cut off from America pop culture and what's going on in the world -- probably because a lot of them don't watch TV or use the Net. At first, I was dumbfounded when Jodie told me she had never heard of Lady Gaga, but I asked a few others, and they had not heard of Lady Gaga either. Most also did not know who Tiger Woods or O.J. Simpson was, or even Osama bin Laden, but of course they did all knew President Obama and Michael Jackson. ...
For the first time, I've been keeping in touch with some of the yardies and friends I've met, and that's been a big thrill -- particularly MaryJayne and Lindell from Kentucky. Great folks, and they are extemely loyal to Seastar Inn, as I will be, too. MaryJayne, btw, is the one who constructed the sign at the Seastar Inn bar that says: "I love the times I can't remember with the friends I can't forget" ....
And finally, here's something that should bring all of you a little smile: I was chatting with my seven-year-old daughter this morning, and I asked her what's the LONGEST amount of time she thought she could enjoy herself in Jamaica? "Oh, forever, daddy," she said. "Come on," I insisted. "Wouldn't you miss the rest of your family, all your friends, your school and your classmates? And what about all your favorite TV shows and sushi? Sushi is your favorite, and you wouldn't get to have it anymore .... " She looked at me, thought for a second and said: "You're right, daddy. I couldn't go forever. I guess about a YEAR." ....