Urgent Plea

[PootoosinNCUSA]

I am trying to find anyone who has seen/heard from or about my beloved friend of more than 15 years, who seems to have vanished.
His name is Collin Thompson. He is a slight frame Natty with locks to the ground; a woodcarver from Bread Nut Walk in St. E. He lived in Negril for years, but returned to BNWalk early this year.
For more than a decade we have communicated several times a week. Our last convo was over 4 months ago, and we signed off with a promise to speak again on the weekend. I have never heard from him since, and I can't find anyone who has any report on his well-being or whereabouts.
This is such an unusual development, I have grown gravely concerned.
If anyone even knows someone in Bread Nut Walk, I can't express my gratitude enough if someone could inquire.
Blessings and heartfelt thanks, in advance, for any information.
Kim
Asheville, NC

[TiCtOc]

I am trying to find anyone who has seen/heard from or about my beloved friend of more than 15 years, who seems to have vanished.
His name is Collin Thompson. He is a slight frame Natty with locks to the ground; a woodcarver from Bread Nut Walk in St. E. He lived in Negril for years, but returned to BNWalk early this year.
For more than a decade we have communicated several times a week. Our last convo was over 4 months ago, and we signed off with a promise to speak again on the weekend. I have never heard from him since, and I can't find anyone who has any report on his well-being or whereabouts.
This is such an unusual development, I have grown gravely concerned.
If anyone even knows someone in Bread Nut Walk, I can't express my gratitude enough if someone could inquire.
Blessings and heartfelt thanks, in advance, for any information.
Kim
Asheville, NC

you could ask herehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Breadnut-Walk-Sunshine-Foundation/290178171011606#!/pages/Breadnut-Walk-Sunshine-Foundation/290178171011606


Otherwise some of my family are down there over the next few weeks and we will ask for you remind me in 4 weeks.

[kim&betty]

Kim, we saw Collin the second week of July, he was fine. Betty had brought him some new sandals, I brought him some seeds, and bought yet another hanging bird. He was staying at the same spot on the beach were Jah B's (Herbie's) store use to be. Birdman is working on his glass bottom boat there, anyone who walks by Rooms on the Beach could ask about him and reply here. I will be going down next month, seeing him is always at the top of my must do list.

[PootoosinNCUSA]

Thank you Kim/Betty . We have talked 2-3 times week for over a decade. Inexplicably, I haven't heard from him since we talked, after he had moved back to Bread Nut Walk, maybe 4 months ago. Even when his phone was hit by lightening, he still found another phone from which he called me and let me know that. He had a working phone when we last talk, and I put minutes on it each month. I am beside myself with worry, as there is no reason at all I have not heard from him. Please give him my number again, in the event that his phone/my number have been lost. (828)290-0210. We have been the love of each other's lives for nearly 20 years. I am praying every day to hear that he is safe and sound.
Thank you, thank you and Bless you for your response. Please feel free to call me if you have/get any additional information.
One Love,
Kim

Kim, we saw Collin the second week of July, he was fine. Betty had brought him some new sandals, I brought him some seeds, and bought yet another hanging bird. He was staying at the same spot on the beach were Jah B's (Herbie's) store use to be. Birdman is working on his glass bottom boat there, anyone who walks by Rooms on the Beach could ask about him and reply here. I will be going down next month, seeing him is always at the top of my must do list.

[PootoosinNCUSA]

Thanks, Kim. In short, we just "vibed him up." I did get a message to JahB, but he never saw Collin, who is in Bread Nut Walk. Comedy of errors, but all is cool and well. Thanks all the people that responded caringly. I spoke with Collin last night. All is love.

[BCBud]

Kim - I am happy you were able to track each other down, and hope all is well with your Mom. I know what it is like to be stressed with family medical problems. This is a big weekend/Monday for our family - my nephew is donating a kidney to his father with surgery scheduled for this Monday. Once I know all is well, I will be able to plan my next trip to JA (hopefully for a couple of months this winter - retirement is great for having available time).
Cheers
BCBud

PS Love your board name - for any newbies "Pootoos" in patois roughly translates to "little darling".

[PootoosinNCUSA]

Bud, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. The power of prayer can NOT be underestimated. Collin and I began calling each other "Pootoos" (no Earthly idea how to spell it), but yes "Darling/Sweetheart," many moons ago. We just shortened it to "Poots" for convenience. Collin told me he did see one gyal pon di beach wah luk jus like me, and he almost called out to her "Poots?", but alas, she was with another man...and of course, it wasn't I, the original "Poots!"
Wishing everyone who is "wishing they were a' yahd" a wonderful weekend, wherever you may be. Jamaica, soon come, soon come!

Kim - I am happy you were able to track each other down, and hope all is well with your Mom. I know what it is like to be stressed with family medical problems. This is a big weekend/Monday for our family - my nephew is donating a kidney to his father with surgery scheduled for this Monday. Once I know all is well, I will be able to plan my next trip to JA (hopefully for a couple of months this winter - retirement is great for having available time).
Cheers
BCBud


PS Love your board name - for any newbies "Pootoos" in patois roughly translates to "little darling".

[PootoosinNCUSA]

Thank you TiCtOC. I communicated briefly with the lady from Sunshine Foundation, via email. She answered my inquiry by saying "I think I know who you're talking about, but he doesn't live in BNWalk anymore." to which I responded..."Yes, he moved back there a few months ago." She also said she was leaving for Jamaica "soon", so I don't know exactly what that meant (soon come??). I have written her again asking her if she has been a BNWalk, as yet, and does she have any news. I am not getting ANY response from her.
Collin and I have had a love affair for nearly 20 years, and he calls me 2-3 times a week. With no cause or explanation, he just dropped totally off the radar. This has NEVER happened before. Even when his phone got zapped by lightening, he found someone's phone to call and let me know he was alright. Should you make contact, PLEASE give him my number (maybe his phone was lost/stolen) (828)290-0210, and tell 'im mi laaaang fi 'ear 'im vice!!!
Thank you and Bless you,
Much love,
Kim

[Eden]

Aww, 20 yrs is a long time! I truly hope you are able to get back in touch with your sweetie soon.

Thank you TiCtOC. I communicated briefly with the lady from Sunshine Foundation, via email. She answered my inquiry by saying "I think I know who you're talking about, but he doesn't live in BNWalk anymore." to which I responded..."Yes, he moved back there a few months ago." She also said she was leaving for Jamaica "soon", so I don't know exactly what that meant (soon come??). I have written her again asking her if she has been a BNWalk, as yet, and does she have any news. I am not getting ANY response from her.
Collin and I have had a love affair for nearly 20 years, and he calls me 2-3 times a week. With no cause or explanation, he just dropped totally off the radar. This has NEVER happened before. Even when his phone got zapped by lightening, he found someone's phone to call and let me know he was alright. Should you make contact, PLEASE give him my number (maybe his phone was lost/stolen) (828)290-0210, and tell 'im mi laaaang fi 'ear 'im vice!!!
Thank you and Bless you,
Much love,
Kim

[kim&betty]

Kim, I will get in touch with him when I reach, and give him your info. This photo was taken last sept. We both adore Collin, a very sweet, gentle soul. The last several times we have been down, we have invited him out to a show at Roots. He loves the shows, I get a kick out of watching him start dancing/grooving to the music.