LOL!!!Originally Posted by Bnewb
Ever notice how most of these threads end up?
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
-- E. Gary Gygax
I've never seen a tourist "shaken down" by the police in jamaica in 25+ trips. I have seen locals "shaken down" by police many times. Small rum bar proprietors/food vendors on the beach, along norman manley and one love dr. "shaken down" for a drink or a bite to eat. Permits are required but not always obtained (year after year). Young husslers are often "shaken down" when caught smoking ganja openly esp around tourists. A small fine payed on the scene is easier than the hassle of going to negril jail, seeing a magistrate in sav, and then being released with a $1 US fine. Young Jamaicans "shaken down" for smoking on the roof of the jungle for the cost of the officers red stripe (saw this one several times on different trips). I've asked the "victims" about this practice they agree that it is easier to comply with the officers requests (better than a beating/ or worse). But then I've seen a big adult diver a rick's "shake down" the young pickney divers for all their tips at the end of the day. My rasta friends explained to me that the big fish always eat the little fish in jamaica.
Once it is legalized I'm opening a Subway franchise in Negril
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. KJV Psalm 68:4
Ras I love your post, I'm hoping to beat you to it!Once it is legalized I'm opening a Subway franchise in Negril
Oh lord, thankful for rob and Bnewb for the reality check... Before their post everyone was up for sharing their tips for scoring.
For all those forum members looking at transport and drivers in negril, choose wisely, I wouldn't want a part time dealer driving me around. Look at who recommended who on this board for scoring and driving and cross reference.
In response to Gerry,s comment about being approached to buy weed ten times a day. That's because you and many others are smokers, so you are a ready market for those that are selling. I don't get approached once, and am there a lot, because I don't smoke weed, so no one needs to ask me. It's simple supply and demand.
The only time I have been approached was last year by a older Canadian tourist who had bought too much and was going home the next day. I politely declined.
Smoking it in public places is your risk, but common courtesy should prevail for businesses and other customers alike.
Fred Stripe- if the US have got the cannabis issue right, then you can now stay at home to smoke weed. Save on the hotel and plane ticket. It's very wrong to give the impression that negril, or Jamaica is a weed Mecca. What a disservice to the people who live there.
I have to to agree with much of what you have said, however as far as being approached 10 times a day as Gerry stated, that is completely true. Good ol supply and demand. I hit the beach solo two days ago and was approached numerous times in less than a half mile. His stats are surely off, but his ratios on his last reach we're surely similar.
Regardless, if you choose to partake use a little common sense. Be respectful of those around you as well as the proprietor. Many businesses accommodate as not to upset their customer.
[QUOTE=Westenders;137234]Oh lord, thankful for rob and Bnewb for the reality check... Before their post everyone was up for sharing their tips for scoring.
For all those forum members looking at transport and drivers in negril, choose wisely, I wouldn't want a part time dealer driving me around. Look at who recommended who on this board for scoring and driving and cross reference.
Westender
You must drive yourself in Jamaica. Hard to believe that a driver in Negril would turn down a request for ganja and make some cash buy selling some ganja to there rider. Lets reality check that !
[QUOTE=Limo Mon;137243]Ever notice how people try to sell crackheads crack, cokeheads coke and church women "I love Jesus" bumper stickers? Guessing Westenders doesn't look or act the part that is in need of ganja.....so she is not offered it.
Not to take a GerryG-ish guess at stats....but....I'd guess that more than half of the drivers in Negril could hook anyone up with ganja even if they don't offer it. Heck....more like 90%....maybe 99%. People have kids to feed and it's not like hooking someone up with ganja is like hooking them up with some sort of sin.
If I walk up and down 7 mile I always get asked,and I have never smoked either...
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