Friends in the Hood

[Jelly Bean]

Hello To My Dear Friends I have never met. But I sign on almost every day or whenever I can and see what you're all up to. I read about who's there and who's going and who's been. And of course we are all dreaming. Summer means different things to many folks, but one commonality remains. How long more before I go again. Shocking good. Think I'll throw a few chicken legs on the barbie for dinner and make a big pot of rice and peas. Turn up Bob on the deck and forget the rest. btw. If I soon don't go I'm gonna go ding dong cause I can only pretend a likkle while longer. Need a reach.

[tranquilitygurl]

Jelly Bean, I too need a reach and don't see it in the near future so this at least helps me to know that I'm not ALONE!!!!!

Keep smiling,
TG

[Kevin, PA]

We found breadfruit at a local market and put one on the fire pit this weekend...Jerk chicken thighs last night. I don't really miss the island in the summer. Once summer passes then I'll start Jamaica dreamin'. For now, I have everything I need at home but the ocean view.

[VVHT]

Jelly Bean, this board and fellow boardies keep the dream alive for me when I can't be in Negril.

Thanks Rob for helping us with our PNS (Post Negril Syndrome) since 1995!

Enjoy,

VVHT

[Vince]

Missing Ja BAD too!! Don't see anything soon either We was going every other year for 7 trips. Need a REACH to reconnect with our Jamaica family and frens!

[rjonsun]

Kevin, what store did you find the breadfruit? We live in the Norristown area.
Regards,
Bob

[Kevin, PA]

Kevin, what store did you find the breadfruit? We live in the Norristown area.
Regards,
Bob

They occasionally have them at a store called Easton Family Market (not far from the RT 78 Easton Exit) which was once a C-Town. They seem to only get a few in occasionally and they sell out rather quickly. They keep them floating in water so look for a plastic tote or bucket. I believe we paid 1.65 per pound.

Don't confuse the Easton Family Market with the Easton Public Market which is located downtown. Although if you're in the area and want some finer dining options I suggest hitting the downtown which is getting to be known as a culinary destination. You may also want to check C-Town stores if you have those in your area.

[newb]

Jelly Bean I am looking for a friend in the hood to fill me in on the Ins/Outs of Jamaica. Go, Dont Go, Stay Out/Say in, etc. I am seriously considering relocating and need some local news. Can you help? or point me in the right direction? Thanks

[LivinInThe603]

I am seriously considering relocating and need some local news.

As a relatively new visitor to Negril (3 stays in Negril, one in Ochi. Trips 5 and 6 are in the works), I would recommend several visits of increasing duration over several years to determine whether Jamaica is a country you want to relocate into.

I found that some volunteer work helped open opportunities to become a little more involved in the actual, non-tourist, daily happenings in town. It also allowed me to meet some interesting and very involved men and women. I would LOVE to live in Jamaica, but the more I learn, the more I discover what I like and don't like about the village of Negril. There are so many social nuances and norms that you just can't read about in a book or online, they must be experienced first hand. This forum has a tremendous amount of information about traveling and living in Negril. Dive in!

I also enjoy listening to the radio via Internet, and read the newspapers online to keep current on local and national issues.

Many of the folks here get together year after year... Vacations begin to sync up. A popular week is the last week of April, with a large group meet up on the last Friday of the month. You may be interested to vacation that week and meet some long time lovers of Negril.

[Rob]

newb,

I relocated here about 25 years ago and started Negril.com! We have a forum for Living in Jamaica - please be sure to check that out and you can ask more detailed questions about making the move in that forum.

But there is no substitute for actually spending more time here. And of course getting to know who is who and why they are who they are. Learning information directly is the best way. as always.