Hope I didn't miss it. Looking forward to your update if I haven't. Thanks.
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Hope I didn't miss it. Looking forward to your update if I haven't. Thanks.
Yvonne I usually count on you for updates LOL. I stopped in there on April 11th I believe. Walked right in and around with no one with a care and talked to a few people. Hot tub was down and they say maybe permanently pool was looking rough and the staff seems all changed from just when I was there a few months before. I went to look for Jean and she wasn't in. I sure want my old BCC back that used to be my home base several weeks a year. Tons of people walking about from beach to road even.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yvonne
Yikes! Doesn't sound so good for the summer. Especially "people walking about from beach to road." I just hope they can get this place up and running before too long. I plan to spend six weeks there this summer and would hate to experience discomfort. It has been my home base in Negril since 2000 and I love it!
ShellyK... I won't be back until June. Sounds like business as usual in some ways. Until the courts officially boot the bad guy, not much can be done but keep floating, head above water. I, too, want the old Beach Club but may have resign myself to that never happening. My TS time will be up in a few years. Hope there's a turn around before then.
i have been here since march and things seem fine to me. i am not an owner but stay in the same unit every year for the past 4 yrs. there's hardly anyone here and those that are are oldtimers....in fact it looks like a senior citizen complex! lol me included! the pool is maintained and used regularly,the jacuzzi has been down since the last time you were here shelly. i'm in the water for hours and not seeing people walking through....there is still security onsite. there is a restaurant and the young folks are doing a brisk business...prices good. the garden still looks great, the current is on in all units unless there is a blackout and i was told that services needed were provided to owners...ie new towels and plumbing repair. i would like new towels and sheets....the ones i got are rough but overall i think jean is doing a great job holding things together and i hope the problems that i'm not aware of ,work themselves out because this is still the best beach in town
Thanks. Even during the rough times of late I've been fine & happy there. So true... Jean is doing great keeping things going. Gardens always nice, well-maintained. Security doesn't stand out (plain clothes) which is a plus. Regulars will always be back & many of us - including myself - are now senior citizens (not in my head though). I always have everything I need & everything working when I'm there. Is Tony still working for the bar as their beach server? Thanks again. :cool:
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Originally Posted by Babalew
Was there for 5 days 4/19-24. Because we booked (through Jean) with short notice, we had a unit in D building, not the best location or nicest unit. But all our issues were fixed promptly when the staff was made aware of them (no hot water, broken air conditioner, burned out light bulb in the kitchen). Enjoyed the people who were there and, yes, most were at least middle aged. There were fewer vendors on the beach (missed the guy who brought around desserts in the morning, which we often used as breakfast) and loved the lack of jet ski noise. Have never used the pool or hot tub, so don't care whether they're open or closed. Compared to what one would pay for similar accommodations elsewhere in Negril (separate bedroom with 2 beds and kitchen), this place is still a bargain. Did not observe or experience any security issues.
The sea water was OK, our last two afternoons becoming discolored from the river outflow.
Thanks Qwerty. No Anthony? I wonder what's up w/ that? If I missed him in the a.m. it's because he passed by before I got down to the beach. Usually I'd see him on his return.
Was it rainy, perhaps inland? That's usually why the sea discolors when the river "comes in".
How about daily drink specials & Tony delivering drinks on the beach? That sure was nice & convenient, especially @ their great price. Can't wait to get back, but I must :cool:
Was there for the first two weeks of April. Talked with Jean and still having issues with THE BAD GUY. We stayed in A block with no issues what so ever. The hot tub was down but the pool was open and used every day. Security was on the beach every morning when I went down and never seen anyone just walking through. The gardens were well kept with Julian planting tomatoes and red peas. ( thought that was cool). I think our room was our best yet and hope to return there in Feb. There was a blackout one night but not just Beach Club. Travellers and Beach House Villas were also down that I noticed. They came around with candles and lighters for us. Cannot wait to go back. If there were issues I did not see any as I think Jean is doing a great job. The restaurant with Sandra and Drew was slow as was everything else at that time but the food was good and prices good also.
Bought some bread pudding from Anthony week before last - yummy!
Yvonne, I hope you are having a great time and am anxious to hear your thoughts when you have the time to report.
I've been having a great time. Hot tub is history but I knew that long ago. Pool has good days & icky days. That's when kids have been in it, a lot lately. They pee in the water. Gross. Raymond does his best to keep it up but with so many kids peeing in it, not easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
LOTS of beach chairs and more in reserve for high season. Security not always around, depending on the guard. Had to raise hell last Sunday after being repeatedly harassed all day. Super security since then. I've been posting daily goings on on my FB page. Feel free to send a friend request. Last name is Reed. Without my maiden name, might be hard to find so send me a PM if you need it.
I found & with the help of others (shared custody) a tiny kitten, have had her for over a week now. Friends coming down have brought kitty bottles, formula, etc. Still being bottle fed, growing like crazy, and very smart. Have a home for her but she's not ready to leave her mommies & daddies yet. Pictures on Facebook. If I cup my hand, kitty fits perfectly. Tiny thing, very healthy. Feeding other cats, too, of course.
Painting being done in various places, restaurant and bar still open, lobby furniture redone, still free wifi in lobby, my room repainted - looks great. What am I missing?
Been enjoying live reggae Sunday afternoons at new bar (next to Legends).Noon to 4. Love it!!!!
Thanks for the update Yvonne!
I think the real story here is one of persistence on Jean Gaynair's part, along with her staff.
Even when you full control over the property you're managing, doing business in Jamaica is NOT easy.
She continues to deliver a quality product even in the face of adversity. I hear people here try and run
down the Beach Club and experiences they've had there and in most every case, they invited trouble
into there lives and want to blame it on someone else as if they were such victims.
Jean has done more with less for soooo long she's qualified to anything with nothing! (ok old saying but ture)
My hats off to the NBCC and the years of enjoyment they bring to me, my family and friends.
Here's to many more years!
Agree 100%. Jean has done wonders with few resources.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gwhizman
Thank you Yvonne for the update. Sounds about the same as it was 6 months ago when I was there. I hope the restaurant and bar can hang-on during the slow season. Do they still offer bar service from your chair like Tony was doing in February? Very glad to here about the beach chairs!
Yes, pretty much the same as 6 months ago. No Tony offering bar service on the beach. Too slow. Picks up on weekends but mostly has been slow on the beach. Some days, just me. More often, just a handful of people. Other guests head to the beach later in the afternoon, when I'm finished.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
Yvonne, I sent u a friend request on FB. I love the updates! We are returning in February to NBCC.
is the Tony you speak of the one that was there for years and years ???? the one I am thinking of was gone years back, did he return or is this a different Tony ???
Rambo, different Tony. His brother works on a boat nearby.
Trees being trimmed the last several days. Junior cleaning up the atrium area plants in E block this week. Usual garden work going on too.
Beach shower turned off at night due to the squatters from T Water coming over to use it. Always something.