OK, Clarity, we can we relate because I am in love with Negril but live on the West Coast, too.

Sometimes, seven days seems too short, but almost every time there is a part of me that needs to get back to my real life as soon as possible. Having a lap top helps, but those responsibilities back home do tug on you .....

Also, the hagglers kind of drive me crazy after a week, though that might change this time because most of my time will be at the Cliffs.

Half the fun is doing all the research and anticipating everything -- as you well know -- and, as we're seeing here, it's also fun to look back and stay in touch with this board. Two trips, more to anticipate, more to talk about.

I'm doing nine nights this time, an all-time record, and I think it will be just enough. In the past, I've done as little as five nights, and it's always been worth it.