WOW --- only 4 sleeps - really?

Time flies once it close to my next reach - thought I had lots of time to get ready and now scrambling....WAY too many clothes so gotta cut that mountain down today.....(even tho my stay is long..there is such a thing as laundry in Negril lol) preping my laptop for its first JA visit.....bringin plants in from the patio...finishing up Christmas shopping (will be only 6 days before when I get back).....checkin the list and day dreamin about the HEAVY SIGH when I land at Sangster....til then gonna be a bit stressed as I do not enjoy the traveling part (lol) but peace soon come.

Thanks to all the boardies who have gone recently and shared your reports......its what keeps us goin!
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Oh Sweetness, I know you must be very excited. Cut down that "mountain". The less close the better, lol.

Enjoy your trip!! That fish just looks so delicious.

Enjoy your trip! If you wander down to NBCC come say Hi to me -- I'll be there Nov 23 - 27

Only one word for you Sweetness:

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Have a blast, so happy for you, and so happy for us that you will have your laptop and can give us real time reports!
All the best to you on your trip, enjoy!

I am with ya Sweetness. It seems like forever ago when we booked our trip back to Negril and now it is upon us and it's weird to think we will be there next weekend.

This is the first time we will be going for 2 weeks and I too have a mountain of clothes and I know darn well I wont wear half. And the fact that my husband had spinal surgery 7 weeks ago, I am going to be the luggage mule. So I really need to scale back, but having a hard time giving up stuff.

Started my Christmas shopping also so I will at least have the bulk of it done and less stress. But I wouldn't give up leaving at this time of year for Negril for anything. Everything will fall into place.

Have a great trip and maybe we will see you there.

We are a week out. Just looked at the weather for our arrival and it's saying rain. Oh well, just happy that the road is better. I can remember a few exciting rides when the potholes were as big as the van.
It doesn't matter what the weather is, I'll be in Jamaica in week... woohoo.

see ya around sweetness....safe travels.

Ooooooooh LUuuuuucky. Super excited for ya Sweetness!!! Have a safe trip, take lotsa pics to post! lol

You're gonna be there for a while, that's so cool....will you posting live?

thank you all for posting.......it means a lot to share my excitement with you. You are the ones that truly understand how I feel.

Jamerican - maybe I will see you pon di beach but I am usually around BarBBarn, Treehouse or Boat Bar when on the beach but maybe will see you at a webcast???? would love to meet you.

Marley - you gave me a big SMILE - I feel the love man (lol) Trip reports soon come and LOTS of photos (which I will back up on my thumb drive just in case).

Aud A Sea (first of all....VERY clever name - love it) yep I have to manage two GIANT overheavy suitcases that I will thankfully check and a leather duffel with my laptop carryon - I will do it somehow - once at Sangster I become superwoman and drag a train out them doors if I have too (lol).

Jeri - I feel ya on the weather - no matta sunshine or rain I am happy - JA rain is sweet and like Tizzy said in her post we have only had one day rain this year in Austin so I am craving it (but love me some sunshine too weatherman......)

Red - gonna ring you up once I am settled.......bless always.

Ooooweeeee - here I come. :cool::o

Have a really great, wonderful time. It sounds like a nice long stay... the best kind! I know & understand the routine you're going through. Hmmmm... what can I eliminate? LOL. I know you'll enjoy your time in JA.

Aha - love the curried goat at the BarB and they always have a frosty guinness for the beach. I'll be kissin' the ground on Friday. Sweet home away from home. Got the suitcase down to 49.2 pounds. Thank the 100 little gods it has wheels. Maybe we all need to invest in a storage container to keep island stuff there instead of draggin' it back & forth ;D Have a great time sweetness - maybe I'll get to meet you.

Sweetness have a wonderful trip. Don't forget cord for computer and one for camera to get pics off :-)

I'll be at Point Village from 11/15 - 1/3. I'm sure we will meet sometime.

Cheers.

Thx Tizzy and all......yes Tom I hope to meet you "round"......yes I will be doing live reports but depending on gravity there may be a day or so delay (lol)......I can't wait to hug up my likkle boys and see old friends and new.
laptop power cord (check) camera download cord (check).......

I'm so excited for you!! The preparation for a longer stay are staggering!! I am really considering taking a laptop this trip. I just bought one about a month ago and I love it. You might want to pack a 3 prong adapter. I have an older home, so I had to have some handy. Most of the rooms that I have stayed in have few outlets and those with 3 prong are almost always in use for frig, tv, etc. Good thing is,,,little room is needed to pack this! LOL

I have already started preparation and I don't leave till mid December. I do have all my Christmas shopping done!! Yeah!!! Not wrapped yet, but I'll get there. Can't wait to start reading your reports...they will help me survive my wait!! Have a fantastic time!! :)

Sweetness....I am smiling big for you too!

Tom H...going back already!?!?!?! Mi jealous for real....have fun!

So glad I am not a chick! I just through a few pairs of shorts and some t shirts in a bag the night before.

see you there in a couple of weeks

Enjoy your reach to the max, I know your going to enjoy and refresh yourself!

And please, take lots of pics, you're pics above are wonderful, especially like the one of the face. Have a great time!

Poolguy - we are all glad your not a chick too (lol).

S&J finally we getta hang out !!!!!!!!

Chuck the face is a piece of art that hangs outside the office at Tensing Pen.....It is AMAZING....the hair are branches of seed pods and the ceramic is exquisite........thx for the vote of confidence on my photos - it is such a passion for me and if they touch someone else it brings me such joy... bless


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Where is that last photo from? I like how you framed it.

Don't carry your bags any more than you have to. Get one of those carts, pay someone, let the driver or hotel man take care of it, just don't carry. You both don't need a bad back...... I know, been there done that. Aaaand........ Have a nice trip!

enjoy Sweetness. Looking forward to your report and pics...hope to see ya on camera at a cast!
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Going more frequently and staying longer - hmmmm I know that path!

I will PM my phone # to you, can't remember if I gave it to you before.

Thanks all.

John - that shot is from my balcony at Blue Horizon on West End. thank you for the compliment - I have so much to learn about photography but once in a while get a sweet shot like that.

Lola (lol) yep tree reaches this year which I have only done one other year - its odd tho my passport tells me this will only be my 8th reach ever since I found my second home in 2006.....feels like I have know this place my whole life but I am still a newbie compared to many. And I give thanks and praise to be able to have a long stay - life has made time for me and that is such a luxury that I am so grateful for...... I will ck you once I get settled in. Bless.

3 sleeps for me as well Ms. Sweetness. Hope to see you on "di rock!"

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So excited for you, Sweetness!!!
Looking forward to reading your updates from Paradise! I wish we could have met you on this last trip but I know we'll be there again!
Have an amazing, relaxing, wonderful and rejuvenating time in Jamaica!:cool:

just had a Flashback to my last reach when the band at Sangster asked me to play maracas with them (lol) - then I made them all laugh when they asked "first time to JA?" and I said in my best patios "nooo saaah"
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Great pic- I know your staying awhile, if I may ask where did you find monthly rates? Thinking of staying a month myself in Jan. and get out of the Missouri cold & snow.

Hi Julie - I am staying at Westender but there are places with lower rates....its a bit of a splurge for me.
Decide your budget range, cliffs/beach, for long stay I need a kitchenette (smll fridge/elec burners), etc.
If you post and ask for recommendations boardies will help you find a bunch of options. Give us your "must haves" as different people have different comfort levels (super rustic to fufu fancy lol). For me its seaside/seaview so that is at a premium$$$. If you are willing to stay gardenside across the road from the sea then there a some great options - usually around $500-700US per month. Staying a month is great so I hope you can swing it......my best advice is to make a strict budget and stick to it (find ways to eat/drink cheap in your room, that is the biggest culprit of spending too much). Bless

Enjoy Sweetness!!!!

Sweetness,

I'm excited for you, and I know you'll enjoy every moment to the max. Looking forward to a report and pics.
Have a WONDERFUL time!

Thanks Miss Pretty and you too Judy.

Tonight giving in and filling a third suitcase to check (lol)....too many cooking things, etc. As you know....I am super-blessed and because I am flying first class (thanks to several miracles) I get three bags for free. Gonna try to do a fairly traditional Thanksgiving dinner so gonna bake a bit. Good news is coming back will only have two as I am leaving one of the big suitcases in Negril and will have used up the contents. RIDICULOUS lol.

Sweetness,

When I first saw your post I had to stop and count how many sleeps until our trip to Negril. I'm so excited to say "WOW - only 4 sleeps". Hope to meet up with you. Have a wonderful trip!

woo hoo GiGi - almost there.............daydreamin BAD (lol).

hope to see you round!
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