White Bird Cottages circa '81

[Shelly]

I have many many fond memories of White Bird. Uncle Willie on his donkey lol and that very simple ladder down to the sea. They sure took care of us very young tourists with love and affection back in the 1970's. One time I remember a visitor staying there went out on a simple float and was gone forever -- no one was sure if he committed suicide or was just too silly and went out in the ocean current too far and was lost. He was staying at White Bird. This young persons family came to Jamaica when his loss was reported & were treated most kindly by the Hylton family. I also remember this guy... I'm thinking he was from New Jersey??? LONG LONG time stayer at White Bird Cottages -- I can't remember his name. Anyways, to all of you who remember the "White Bird Cottage" days, you are all lucky people, me included.

[Kevin, PA]

LONG LONG time stayer at White Bird Cottages -- I can't remember his name. Anyways, to all of you who remember the "White Bird Cottage" days, you are all lucky people, me included.

I know this is probably a huge stretch but by chance was his name Joe or Joey(Italian-American guy)? Joe is my grandmothers step-son that spent many years in Jamaica around the late 70's early 80's. A few years after his return in the mid 80's he was put into a home for mental illness that was blamed on consuming too many mushrooms during his time in Jamaica. I don't get to see him much and the last time was at his father funeral. I wasn't sure if it was the right time to go asking questions so I let it go. Next chance I see him I'm going to ask. I suspect he at least spent some time in Negril during his long stay on the island.