Where's the REAL Red Stripe when you need 1 or 50????
So I have 12 days befor we head to ATL to catch our flight!!!
My hubby will not be off work again until that time... my house is not ready for my parents, who are graciously packing up their lives to take care of the girls for G & me, no groceries have been bought, no luggage out yet ... so nothing packed, no trip supplies bought (except a few), and running super low on money!!! To top it all off the physicians think my only living parent has the big C ... we should know Tuesday!!!!
I am totally freaked out & sure could use some 4.7% Made in Jamaica Red Stripes!!!!
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Yeah, the stuff they make in the old Rolling Rock factory in Latrobe does not taste the same.
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Take a deep breath girl!
Pull the luggage out and put in it only what you need.
Do you have an online grocery service? A grocery store that delivers? Utilize and get those groceries brought to you.
As for getting the house ready? Your parents don't care what the house looks like I'm sure and because they are gracious enough to come and look after the little ones, I am sure they are gracious enough to understand what a busy lady you are :)
Running low on money ........ that's what credit cards are for :p
Sending positive vibes and prayers to ward off the big C.
Red Stripe ....... soon come!
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yeah,its not happening in the good old us of a go rum punch,theres many a good recipe on the net!
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Yeah I would say your circumstances call for something a 'lil stronger than a Red Stripe. I don't know how it compares to the "real" stuff in Jamaica, but Rum Cream is popping up all over the place around here, now. Take a short breather and recenter yourself. Whatever comes won't be any better by you worrying about it. On the contrary - the more calm you are, the better for everyone I'm sure.
I hope your family's health scare turns out to be something very treatable. Take rinakim's advice - it's solid. You'll get through everything one step at a time, by prioritizing, looking for short-cuts on the stuff that you can, and dropping the stuff that doesn't matter or has low payoff from your plate.
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I'm with ya steph....life is soooo unfair right now...we have 5 dogs, 2 cats, and a family member who housesits and takes care of them all....one of our dogs developed diabetes, and requires 2 shots of insulin daily, and now she is going blind.....my dad went in hospital sunday and will be there at least until monday, then gonna need someone to stay at home with him for while....last night Janet got the call from the house sitter that something has come up and problem with the schedule.....one thing after another....my wifes job is really rough on her lately...she needs this trip worse than ever, and now she is gonna be worried the whole time we are away that someone is caring for our handicapped dog....stress level in my house hit an all time high last night....having faith that it will work out....
today is the first day i looked at my ticker in a week or so....dont have time for anticipation right now....oh, and the things to do list has been put on hold while at the hospital, and now i don't see an end to it...
sorry for the ramble...felt like i needed scream and let it out somewhere....
AAAHHHHRRRRRRRGGGG B&^%^GBGDYT^%**(feels better already)
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Yes I miss those bottles that read: "Imported from Jamaica". I have had the beer in a can which is made in Canada. After having tasted those (no choice, we were at a festival, the only other choice was not drinking beer), the ones made in Latrobe taste pretty darn good.
Oh, and you'd think that the price would go down now that they are made in Pennsylvania! And the bottle would go back to 12 ounces. Not gonna happen.
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BREATH........Sending GOOD VIBES your way~~Life has a way of Getting in the WAY~~
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Sorry to hear about the burdens you will be carrying on this trip steph and groove. A year ago March we made a trip while my Father was taking a pretty drastic downturn with alzheimer's. We seriously considered cancelling, but my Mother insisted we go. We were glad we went as some difficult times followed our return.
To ease your mind make sure to rent/buy a cell and have the digicel international plan or the lime thing someone mentioned on another thread. That way if someone from home needs to contact you they can call and hang up and you can call right back. With all the minutes you can also call and check as often as you wish without worrying about long distance charges.
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Not true the Redstripe in a can here in Canada is brewed by Moosehead and is much better than the the stuff from the island. Although we still get the imported bottles here at the LCBO, and they also have Dragon Stout for about the same price!
Although I drink my fair share of Redstripe while there, there are much better beers here espeacially since this micro brewery thing is getting really popular.
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So I have 12 days befor we head to ATL to catch our flight!!!
My hubby will not be off work again until that time... my house is not ready for my parents, who are graciously packing up their lives to take care of the girls for G & me, no groceries have been bought, no luggage out yet ... so nothing packed, no trip supplies bought (except a few), and running super low on money!!! To top it all off the physicians think my only living parent has the big C ... we should know Tuesday!!!!
I am totally freaked out & sure could use some 4.7% Made in Jamaica Red Stripes!!!!
Hey Steph - take a deep breath and relax, picture yourself relaxing on the porch at Coral - here's a couple of pics to help with that! Fingers crossed that all is well with your parent...
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Heck, those pics got me to relax! :) Blessings sent Stef...Praying all will go well. Jamaica seems to help us all relax and escape from reality for a while....but more importantly, we often gain the strength to deal with our lives better upon return. May your trip be full of joy and as someone else posted, you can always keep up with things on the home front either online or digicel. My fingers are crossed that every likkle ting will be alright. Jah guide.
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OH MY GOSH!!!! I just replied to almost every post & I must've hit the wrong freaking button!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, thanks for all the upbeat comments! I know it will all be irie ... eventually! (even though I just destroyed our lawn mower and added that to the list)
2nutz... those pics have been in my head since you posted them the first time! I hope you & yours will join "Greg & Tiffany" (our Jamaican personalities) on that porch for a toddy one evening!!
Groove, I hope everything gets worked out for you. I'm sure it will. Us southern folk have our way :)
FYI ... Red Stripe is not Red Stripe if it isn't made in JA and in a can ... Just my opinion!!!
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Same crap here! Have had do dip in to the "trip" money several times..Now 11 days to get it back where I'm semi comfortable....But all is good, we will make it, but have lots do deal with when we get home. Look forward to meeting you guys Steph!!!
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I hear ya Doc ... Yesterday I tried to do something good for my non-stop working husband & DESTROYED the lawn mower (and I cut the grass all the time) ... then last night he tried to turn on the sprinkler system, and it didn't work. All I wanted to do was cry last night, so I took an Ambien & went to sleep!!!! UGGHHHHH!!! We have dipped in our trip money several times, and now all we wanna do is make the trip cheaper. May have to cut our time at Catcha, but I could think of worse things than staying at Wild Parrot longer. Can't wait to meet you either ... I think a big ole Southern girl hug is in order for you mi frien!!!
p.s. PGW that is "Jamaican STYLE Lager" not Red Stripe ... just because it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, doesn't make it a duck (BIG GRIN) or does it ... hell I don't know! You know what I'm trying to say!!!t
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Could be worse Steph - at least you CAN cut the grass. At this rate, it'll be the end of May before we'll even have to think about it :(
We'll practically be neighbours on the beach! (We saved almost $400 by cancelling Catcha and extending our stay at Coco)
See you soon!
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No grass to cut in NY either. See you at Coco 2nuts.
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No grass to cut in NY either. See you at Coco 2nuts.
You bet! How's the ankle doing?
