thoughts of our 2014 boardie bash trip

a quick reflection prior to my trip report...i got work and softball to catch up on before i can get all the pics and thoughts sorted for my report...

Both my wife and I agree that this was the best trip, best vacation ever.....and if u read some of my past reports, we have had some fun...

and what made it so good was all the great people we shared time with...met up with lots of old friends and some of the new characters we met were fabulous...

there is a mixture of about 50-70 peeps that we interacted with personally, and about 15 that we partied with for about a week straight...and 2 couples in particular that made it the best time ever...thanks flip and roy mon and your lovely ladies...

as i discussed with Janet on the way home, some think of vacation as a relaxing time in a lounger, sunning, relaxing, etc...she was one of those...some like to explore, see new things that u cant see at home, eat at new places, drink at differnt views, meet and observe interesteing characters....that is me...noiw we have mixed both of those with a bus full of vacation family and it leads to some very action packed and fun filled afternoons...TRUE VACATION...away from the bump and grind, hustle and bustle of every day life back home...no worries, toughests decisions are do i go left or right when i leave my hotel for my beach walk?...is it rum or beer today? pattys or box food for lunch? chicken or fish or ??? for supper? other than that, the rest just falls into place...for 2 weeks, just go with the flow, and it ALWAYS leads to a party....I love all u guys that i came across...

no jet ski equals less noise.....so much peace....and less hustlers...the horses are still there....not as much galloping as in the past....i had a friend staying at bar b barn for 3 months at a time 6 months of the year that has had a big issue with them several days in a row and is complaining and talking to some higher peeps at the about these incidents...he says pretty much 4-5 days a week they walk the horse into the water about an ankle deep and the horse drops his kids off in the pool, right there...lol...

biggest beach at treehouse and also at travellers areas that we have seen...

those who like the shows on the beach at night...alfreds and roots bamboo are losing to bourbon beach during the 3 weeks that we were there...never went into alfreds, walked by it most friday and sunday nights and at 11, usually about 10-15 tourists and 5 locals in there...same with roots on nights with cover charge...even on nights when roots did not have cover, with live band, they would have 20-30 people, mixture of both locals and tourists....bourbon beach had more than 100 every night, it seemed like....always no cover...all the locals and most the tourists....and most of the roots crowd ended at bb before the band was even finished at roots...everyone went to where the party was......

dont have any bewares or watch out fors, because nothing negative happened to us (other than the occasional normal hustler incidents) to alter our fun...

i can tell u for sure that there was an ambulance in Negril because a group of us saw it!!!

Helping out at the St Anthonys kitchen was a blast...so glad we finally got up and did it...we turned the alarm off tues wed and thurs mornings because of the night before, but we made ourselves do it on friday...even though we only got in at 230 am and had to be in the lobby at 630 for pickup...whew!!! Sorry Weatherman and his lovely wife...Janet told Helen that we would meet you guys on wed morning, but we tried...lol...

how about a not worth the risk story...i like the subs...when i ran out of fillings for my sub, i made my call and asked for something stronger...there is medical in jamaica, i know because i got some...when he brought my lettuce, he had a small chunk of purple that he gave me...made a couple nice grape subs with it...he said he had a guy from the states bring his own stuff in because the stuff in jamaica was not good enuff...guy gave it to him to try...said he tried it..TOO strong for him...been holding onto it for awhile...just gave it to me...but he said the guy told him he does it all the time..."they dont check coming in, only going out"....well, imo, it only takes once...

the smaller, laid back places have some of the best bartenders...

cant keep up with flip and jackie...i think they are gonna walk all the way to Sav one day....

i felt as safe as i ever had, in my room, on the beach at night and even on the road....teh sidewalks all great from grand pineapple to the roundabout...

drink lots of water to hydrate...

the original "step a Side", Marshall still had the best barrle chicken, imo....

i found brownies to be a nice addition to my diet while paradise....still lmbo...

thats all for now....

We enjoyed your company too.


And lol at the brownies. You are a strong willed person. I ate one early in the trip at about 8pm and the next thing I knew, good morning america was on in the hotel room, with no real recollection of the previous 12 hours.

Do you really actually want a recollection Flip ??

thoughts?? thoughts?? that's all we get...where are the pics ? :rolleyes:

my buddy, Don...the kissing bandit...enjoyed your company, my friend

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Originally Posted by dash

Do you really actually want a recollection Flip ??

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It was fun. Great meeting y'all!!!

Here's to hoping that the Mrs and I can attend next years boardie bash.

Well said Groove ,, the peeps we meet is what makes Negril special for sure , friends with the same purpose in life ( having fun ) cause we only live one life so lets get-r-done. Ginger and I had a blast hanging with you and Janet , your like family and Flip and Jackie you two are so much fun it was a pleasure meeting you. Flip you take the best pics LMFAO Attachment 35996

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Originally Posted by dash

Do you really actually want a recollection Flip ??

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Dash it was a pleasure meeting you as well , too bad your a Habs fan lol , GO BRUINS GO . Maybe next year my team will make the playoffs.

We have not met folks on our trips to Negril. We go to Negril to spend time together, which we don't get to do all that much in our real life. Husband travels. A lot. Like he has been home 5 weeks thus far this year. But we love Negril and we love the whole vibe. We like to spend our time while we enjoy watching everyone else's good time. Negril is our go to place. We did not get there this year. We are bummed. But hopeful soon come.....

Dear Groove16, thanks for the "big up" about working at St. Anthony's Kitchen. You said it was a blast and I am really happy that you enjoyed your time there. Who wouldn't have a blast with Ms. Pearl and her crew. Thanks for taking the time to help out some of our local folks in need. Usually folks get One Gold Star in their heavenly crown for volunteering at the Kitchen. I have it on good authority that you got two--getting in at 2:30 a.m. and heading out to the Kitchen at 6:30 a.m. was quite a sacrifice and earned you double Stars. Be well and God bless! --Fadda Jim

P.S. By the way, we got another Get Kids to School sponsor through Negril.com--what a blessing!

My friends and family wonder why I jet off to JA when I can, think I have some deep dark secret or something, its just all about the beach and meeting folks like you, miss you all !!!!!!!!!!

I agree jojo. Had a great time with you and wife. Glad to have met you all

Flip and Jackie and Roy and Ginger -- i really don't have to comment because u know how we feel about u.

Dash -- It was so nice meeting u. U were so much fun. Only wish we could have spent more time with u.

Jojo -- Glad to meet u. U had so much energy I don't know if I could have kept up with u. We looked for u but couldn't find u. Hopefully, u were sleeping.

Spreadlove -- My partner in crime. We will definitely meet again. Please remember I am home now and back to my responsible self. I only act like that on vacation. It wasn't me!!! It was the RED STRIPE!!!!!

Janet

Please remember I am home now and back to my responsible self. I only act like that on vacation. It wasn't me!!! It was the RED STRIPE!!!!!


Love that response!!!! Vacations are to be enjoyed! A time to let loose...what happens in Negril....stays in Negril! LOL

However....as they say..."Even dem bush have eyes" True dat!! :) Sounds like a good time was had by all!!! Whether it is the Red Stripe or the Rum..........great memories and friendships were made. Nothing any better!!

Yetta


You are so right! Too much watchy, watchy, watchy. Too much sus, sus, sus, sus, sus.

For me....... It wasn't the rum(had a lot of it;) or the red stripe. It was me having a good time with good people. I work hard and play harder. No regrets. I had an awesome time. Will be doing it again next year( god willing).

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Originally Posted by leigh

Flip and Jackie and Roy and Ginger -- i really don't have to comment because u know how we feel about u.

Dash -- It was so nice meeting u. U were so much fun. Only wish we could have spent more time with u.

Jojo -- Glad to meet u. U had so much energy I don't know if I could have kept up with u. We looked for u but couldn't find u. Hopefully, u were sleeping.

Spreadlove -- My partner in crime. We will definitely meet again. Please remember I am home now and back to my responsible self. I only act like that on vacation. It wasn't me!!! It was the RED STRIPE!!!!!

Janet

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Had no idea you were on the board.

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Originally Posted by Flipadelphia26

Had no idea you were on the board.

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Guess who is on the board now?? Flip want to say ty for my " name " another great way to keep in touch with FAMILY

OMG< this is so funny......

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Originally Posted by Ginger

Guess who is on the board now?? Flip want to say ty for my " name " another great way to keep in touch with FAMILY

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Originally Posted by Ginger

Guess who is on the board now?? Flip want to say ty for my " name " another great way to keep in touch with FAMILY

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Ginger!

All of you are a bit on the wildside....groove,spreadlove, big roy, flip,janet bunch of nuts!

Babalew. Was fantastic meeting you.

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Originally Posted by Babalew

All of you are a bit on the wildside....groove,spreadlove, big roy, flip,janet bunch of nuts!

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OMG!!!! I love you...u could def be my sister...Janet said we have so much in common....enjoyed the hour or so that we spent on your porch...best porch on the beach that i have seen, in my opinion....loved that spot...

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Originally Posted by Babalew

All of you are a bit on the wildside....groove,spreadlove, big roy, flip,janet bunch of nuts!

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LOL thanks for the compliment !!!

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Originally Posted by Babalew

All of you are a bit on the wildside....groove,spreadlove, big roy, flip,janet bunch of nuts!

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U tell it exactly like it is and that is why I like u so much. Thanks for trying to keep me on the straight and narrow. (notice i said trying)

I would give almost anything to be sitting on that patio with u right now smoking cigarettes, drinking red stripe and having u tell me to mind my own d**n business again. LOL!

How much longer u gonna be there? I just might get me a plane ticket.

Sounds like a great time was had by all!!!!

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Originally Posted by Babalew

All of you are a bit on the wildside....groove,spreadlove, big roy, flip,janet bunch of nuts!

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Haha! I agree with you Babalew! We just couldn't keep up with some of these seasoned professionals. ;)