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

Mi soon come. This will be the Epilogue ....

Yes!!! Ready to read!;)

An epilogue . . .hmmm

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Gerry I'm at xtabi July 15-21 swing by first ones on me.

Hi gerryg123 looking forward to meeting you , will be there July 14-21 and I am sure we will cross paths. ( see you at Bentley`s ) lol. Hi Striper we are planning a day at xtabi and when I meet you the first beer is on me. soon come

OMG ROY. I can't believe you are going back already. You definitely have the bug. Where you staying?

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OMG ROY. I can't believe you are going back already. You definitely have the bug. Where you staying?

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LOL Yes Mo I have the bug , Staying at Rooms on the Beach. With Sheri only having one week of holidays left this year what better place to spend it then Negril. We thought about a November trip but could not wait that long lol . See ya next April.

Look for a dazed and confused gringo with a big smile on his face;)

@Roy-you have to meet up with GerryG. He is a great guy! If you haven't been to Bentley's be sure to go. We went because of Gerry's review and it is definitely a "must do". Can't wait for your review Gerry. Hope you are coming back in Nov.

Looks like I might steer clear of Bentley's. He's acting very odd lately, and not in a good way.

Please explain gerryg123

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Looks like I might steer clear of Bentley's. He's acting very odd lately, and not in a good way.

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ya I hear ya , happens to me when I don't take my meds. LOL KIDDING. All is good gerryg I wont mention your name but im still going for my first meal and meet Bentley , I will let you know how I make out.

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Please explain gerryg123

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Stuart from Biggar Saskatchewan , my best friend on the plant ( John Lindgren ) is from Biggar he now lives in Brownsville Texas. A big up to Biggar.

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Stuart from Biggar Saskatchewan , my best friend on the plant ( John Lindgren ) is from Biggar he now lives in Brownsville Texas. A big up to Biggar.

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planet , DOH

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Look for a dazed and confused gringo with a big smile on his face;)

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LOL , will do !

Countdown 24 hours. Got my new spear-gun with extra tip .....

Nice to see you're going home.

good to hear, Gerryg123

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Countdown 24 hours. Got my new spear-gun with extra tip .....

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Awesome, I am ready!!!

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Awesome, I am ready!!!

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I'm ready, too. I really need this trip. I'm looking forward to leaving all the hassles and troubles behind and totally re-invigorating myself with a nice 10-day trip that should find me pushing the limits, like usual.

Called Seastar Inn and talked to Garrett today. They're servicing the Scooter so it will be in perfect running condition upon my arrival.

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Have a relaxing trip, Gerry!

Gerry , get ready see you in 2 bless.

This is the 3rd time today I've jumped on this message board hoping to see the first installment of GerryG's trip report....don't keep us waiting much longer!!!

We landed safely in Montego Bay, where a nice lady from the Mobay VIP services met me with a sign, gerryg123 or something to that effect. I had actually managed to sleep a bit on the plane -- I've lost some weight, and that makes a big difference in terms of comfort in a small seat -- and soon I gathered my luggage and met the Clives rep.

Bad news. The Clives rep was there to take my money, but no driver. He kept calling on the cell and delaying me, and after about 45 minutes I started asking around for anyone driving to Negril. I've used Clives a lot, and I must say I was disappointed, but it all worked out. A Juta guy whose face reminded me of Kareem Abdoul Jabbar gave me a lift, and away we went.

It was drizzling on off as we made our way past the strip and up the hill. I was VERY eager to check into Seastar Inn and to make my hellos.

There is nothing better than that first day, when you have a stack of 100s and 50s and 20s, and you're ready for ANYTHING.

Ya mon. It's going to be a good one.

Gerry, I'm very envious!! Enjoy your home away from home!

Very Very Happy Traveler

Sorry to hear about Clives.We used Ashton Pitt our last trip.~This trip will get better!!~Your in Ja.!!!!

And its beginning! Ready to hear more! Clives has gotten a little slow, I waited an hour on a previous trip.

Garrett at Seastar Inn gave me the keys to his scooter and said to have fun. He rents it out ocassionally to guests, and it's a great deal because you have the power of Chris from Seastar's fairness if something bad happens. I filled up the tank at the same gas station near the rouhdabout with the same nice worker who still remembers the incident three trips ago when a teen on a motorcycle loosely threatened to "put a gun to my head and pull the trigger" if I didn't donate some gas to him (I shrugged him off, but I will always remember Bentley saying later: "If a Jamaican says he will do something, he WILL do it!"

This time, the coast was clear. In fact, it's a couple of days later now and I haven't had any hassles at all. Negril folks are SO nice.

I motored up to see Banton, a local bar keep who I've befriended through the years, and as usual Banton was in a great mood. Like a lot of business owners, he is really hurtin. But at least Banton has Keith, my friend from Philly who takes care of a lot of the rastas on the block. Keith is a former Wall Street Whiz kid who has retired here, and we have great fun together when we're on the island at the same time.

Keith emerged with a big smile. We've missed each the past couple of trips. It was my first day, like I said, so I didn't have much time, plus it started to rain pretty hard, so I quickly jumped on the motor scooter and headed back to Seastar Inn.

By the way, please keep Bentley in your prayers, as the great chef from Bentley's Crab house has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.

Roundly considered among the best cooks in all of Negril, Bentley has closed the restaurant and taken down the sign -- just for the time being, I hope -- and his neighbors have said they think he is going to be OK. However, it is serious.

(((bentley)))

Oh my. Thoughts and prayers go out to my good friend Bentley.

Thinking of Bentley. And congrats on loosing weight.

Prayers for Bentley! GG123 keep us posted here with any news please...2-4 out

Keep us posted about Bentley. Prayers to him.

I am glad that Bentley is getting the care he needs, and my thoughts and prayers go out to him.

When we were in Negril last month, I talked to Lenbert and he told me about the situation. It sounds like Bentley is in a better position now.

say what??? Mike_D goes to Negril and we dont get a trip report?

or did i just miss it?...

Well folks, I am on my fourth day, and I'm sorry for not updating, but don't worry, I am taking extensive notes, and eventually all will be revealed. I will say this: I am having more fun than EVER before, just feeling so at home in Negril.

It's Friday, just returned from spear-fishing and roadside jerk feast with the great Smokey Joe. Ya mon.

Check back soon.

Man time flies,hope it slows way down starting Monday:) soon come

So sorry we missed you by just a few days, GerryG! Looking forward to your posts. Hopefully we will connect another trip early next year!

Had way too much fun today chillin' with Tattoo Charlie at Blue Hole at Roaring River. Been going at pretty hard all week, actually, and I am trying to will myself out of my nice, warm bed to attend the Saturday party.