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Thread: Rumpolephoreskin's Existential Wanderings in and Around Negril

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    I want to know too. Did she say yes???
    dorisw

    2017 was our 15th trip to Negril. Other islands we visited: Cozumel, Mexico (4 times) St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Aruba, Harbour Island, Bahamas, Anguilla, St. Maarten/St.Martin, Ambergris Caye, Belize (twice)

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    Gerry & Rumrunner,
    Soon come on that question.
    Since I inadvertently made that the crux of my report I'll build up to that.

    Here's a clue: Reservations for Dinner @ Presley's.Name:  IMG_0911 copy.jpg
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    This picture is at Canoe after Presley's

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    How adorable are you two!!! Just ADORABLE

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    Errata:
    The early 19th century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is widely regarded as the father of existentialism.[8][9] He maintained that the individual is solely responsible for giving his or her own life meaning and for living that life passionately and sincerely,[10][11] in spite of many existential obstacles and distractions including despair, angst, absurdity, alienation, and boredom

    I wanted to be clear about the title to my trip report.
    We all go to Negril for different reasons.
    I'm mainly concerned with what makes my trip a meaningful experience for me.
    There are no outside imposed rules or standards the trip has to meet other than the conditions I put on it myself.

    Conversely if Gerryg had a good trip that's all that matters.
    He gets to judge his trip based on what his personal expectations were, not wether or not he colored inside the imagined
    lines someone else may have set up.

    I mention this because I spoke with several boardies who felt accosted by the expectations of others (on the board). So when my trip report offends someone they will have to deal with their own disappointment, I enjoyed myself and that's why I went in the first place. That (hopefully) explains the existential part of my chosen title.

    One Love!

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    [QUOTE=Rum-polephoreskin;30047]Errata:
    [I]The early 19th century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is widely regarded as the father of existentialism.[8][9] He maintained that the individual is solely responsible for giving his or her own life meaning and for living that life passionately and sincerely,[10][11] in spite of many existential obstacles and distractions including despair, angst, absurdity, alienation, and boredom


    I love the explanation. In a nutshell, I live my life the same way. I call it "doing you". Regardless of what others think do whats best for you and what makes you happy. I did'nt know it had a scientifical name. Existenialism...I like it. Thanks for the details of the word. You are responsible for the happiness in your life. I totally agree!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rum-polephoreskin View Post
    Errata:
    The early 19th century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is widely regarded as the father of existentialism.[8][9] He maintained that the individual is solely responsible for giving his or her own life meaning and for living that life passionately and sincerely,[10][11] in spite of many existential obstacles and distractions including despair, angst, absurdity, alienation, and boredom

    I wanted to be clear about the title to my trip report.
    We all go to Negril for different reasons.
    I'm mainly concerned with what makes my trip a meaningful experience for me.
    There are no outside imposed rules or standards the trip has to meet other than the conditions I put on it myself.

    Conversely if Gerryg had a good trip that's all that matters.
    He gets to judge his trip based on what his personal expectations were, not wether or not he colored inside the imagined
    lines someone else may have set up.

    I mention this because I spoke with several boardies who felt accosted by the expectations of others (on the board). So when my trip report offends someone they will have to deal with their own disappointment, I enjoyed myself and that's why I went in the first place. That (hopefully) explains the existential part of my chosen title.

    One Love!
    I love your description. It is so true! We all have different needs, wants, and desires. There is no litmus test for everyone's experiences in Negril! The best trip I have ever had was taking our daughter when she was ten years old and watching the wonder on her face everytime she saw something new. That may not be ANYBODY else's most fantastic moment, but it was mine. And that is ok because we are all individuals!

    I don't know how your proposal went (haven't gotten that far yet in your TR!) but you two make a beautiful couple! Much love and respect to you!

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    Wow how wonderfully put and my feelings exactly Rum.

    Outstanding writing regardless of theme but there are many of us romantics out there.

    Wifey and I head to JA for our 14th trip on Sunday. Looking and maybe buying a place for freinds, family and our sons to enjoy and maybe rent as well.

    We actually reside about 2hrs north of you Rum.

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    Erratta:
    Upon arrival @Xtabi we discovered a doctor bird (National bird of JA) was trapped in our room.
    The fan was running full tilt.
    I was scared to death we were going to wind up with minced hummingbird.
    It was well after dark.
    We turned off all the lights in the room (and the fan) and turned on the light in our outdoor shower.
    The doctor bird took it from there.

    The bird survived intact so all the way around this was a great omen for the trip ~ we were greeted by the national bird.
    Last edited by Rum-polephoreskin; 01-23-2012 at 02:07 PM.

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    This is a doctor bird (not the same one):

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    That rug really tied the room together.

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    Patty,
    I hate to say this but we never got around to taking a cave pic.
    I really wanted to but time slipped away (and we stayed at Xtabi).

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