Gerry G's TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR Final Chapter -- The Mighty Californian's return

[Rob]

Based solely on my own experience, I DISagree. I see it more like the sensitivity of a partnered dance. You can't really play full out with someone unless you are sensitive to their wants, needs, habits and desires, as well as your own.

Lola,

Thank you for explaining what I mean by "how you flex" better than I ever could. And I also could not disagree with suzengrace more.

All visitors to Jamaica arrive with the same "social class" - that of a visitor to Jamaica. Who you are or what you do back home is unknown on the island (unless of course you are Prince Harry or someone like that) - so we all start out on an equal social status - that of a visitor to the island of Jamaica.

Ties to any community come from what you so perfectly describe as a partnered dance. And these ties can only become long-standing ties if you are sensitive to the real wants, needs and desires - not just a superficial (and generic) handshake or fist bump. And this can only happen if you are sensitive day after day and year after year. That is how long-standing ties are developed, it takes years living here daily.

As for jobs, your job back home is of no real concern to anyone who lives here. Although most everyone will make mention of what they do back home, when it starts to sound like a bragging right, well then, this is what I would consider not "flexing right".

[captaind]

Lola,

All visitors to Jamaica arrive with the same "social class" - that of a visitor to Jamaica. Who you are or what you do back home is unknown on the island (unless of course you are Prince Harry or someone like that) - so we all start out on an equal social status - that of a visitor to the island of Jamaica.

Ties to any community come from what you so perfectly describe as a partnered dance. And these ties can only become long-standing ties if you are sensitive to the real wants, needs and desires - not just a superficial (and generic) handshake or fist bump. And this can only happen if you are sensitive day after day and year after year. That is how long-standing ties are developed, it takes years living here daily.

As for jobs, your job back home is of no real concern to anyone who lives here. Although most everyone will make mention of what they do back home, when it starts to sound like a bragging right, well then, this is what I would consider not "flexing right".

Well said Rob and Lola

[all smiles]

Well said Rob and Lola

word!

[suzengrace]

I also agree with Lola's view..very true...but will say it is different when you have family ties to the island in regards to social class as well as your job -) and am not talking about what you do back in states ..but what one does for income on the island-Of course you dont go around bragging, but will get a different level of respect depending on what you do,own or who you hang with.. But it is like a partnered dance---excellent description Lola..

[Rob]

I also agree with Lola's view..very true...but will say it is different when you have family ties to the island in regards to social class as well as your job -) and am not talking about what you do back in states ..but what one does for income on the island-Of course you dont go around bragging, but will get a different level of respect depending on what you do,own or who you hang with.. But it is like a partnered dance---excellent description Lola..

suzengrace,

Thanks for clearing that up. I think Lola and I disagreed with your comments because we thought you were referring to Gerry's situation. For Gerry and the advice being provided to him by those trying to help him, I suppose you must have been unaware that Gerry does not have family on the island. He also does not work on the island or have a job on the island. So Lola and I were not exactly sure how your advice applied to his situation, or the situation of virtually all the other visitors to the island that have been following this thread.

Thank you again for clearing up your comments.

[Fun in the sun]

Gerry
I have family and loved ones since the 8os. I had a house up in the hils of ja. Anytime you want to be around some serious fun loving jamaicans,let me know! Negril is a tourist play pen. You really need to visit some places not far from there that will really blow your skirt up! or pants...lol
Be around some people that really know the runnings.

[captaind]

Gerry
I have family and loved ones since the 8os. I had a house up in the hils of ja. Anytime you want to be around some serious fun loving jamaicans,let me know! Negril is a tourist play pen. You really need to visit some places not far from there that will really blow your skirt up! or pants...lol
Be around some people that really know the runnings.

Same here Gerry. My offer to introduce you to my family stands.

[gerryg123]

That's so nice. Really warms my heart. I would love to visit ....

Meantime, here is a bonus video:

[gerryg123]

Here are some more pics:


Pretty dresses blowin' in wind



Lembert of Love Bus


I visited Out of Town nearly every day



Surf is up in Negril, Jamaica



Love seeing goats by roadside

[mikecee]

Great thread gerryg, and thank you for all of your help Much appreciated. You are a great person.