40 years later

[Candy man]

I visited Negril either 1972 or 73. Not sure which. Stayed in a hut behind a fisherman's house. He rent out several of these huts. He also had a thatched roof restaurant. Served food every day, whatever he caught. It was on the 7 mile beach strip. I can't remember his name. He had a woman, who we called Mrs. Light-a. I have no idea how you spell it. She cooked. I remember a granddaughter named Masea. Again, no idea how to spell it. Anyone visit Negril during that time recognize any of this? I've enjoyed all the old stories.

[Bossman]

I visited Negril either 1972 or 73. Not sure which. Stayed in a hut behind a fisherman's house. He rent out several of these huts. He also had a thatched roof restaurant. Served food every day, whatever he caught. It was on the 7 mile beach strip. I can't remember his name. He had a woman, who we called Mrs. Light-a. I have no idea how you spell it. She cooked. I remember a granddaughter named Masea. Again, no idea how to spell it. Anyone visit Negril during that time recognize any of this? I've enjoyed all the old stories.

Could it have been Lester and Miss Lena Donaldson? Mister Lester was a fisherman. They had one of the original properties on the beach between what is now Tree House and Footeprintes which was another one of the early properties on the beach. Their Daughter Deloris O'Conner manages the property today. Their Son Ossie's Donaldson owns the property across the road along with Ossie's Jerk Center.

[original spanky]

Piggymon, is that the same Jason whose family owned the place on the cliffs that they sold to the group from rock house?

[Candy man]

Mmm. Could be. Not sure. Maybe Ms. Light-a was Ms. Lena. they had a house with 4-6 shacks in the back. Outdoor shower and toilet. There was an A framed house directly across the street. Don't know if he owned it. He had a restaurant. Simple, open air, thatched roof. Local police used to eat there and play checkers. They were delightful people, who let me extend my vacation even after I told them I had no money left to pay them. I think our shacks were 5 bucks a night. Thanks for responding.

[Bossman]

Mmm. Could be. Not sure. Maybe Ms. Light-a was Ms. Lena. they had a house with 4-6 shacks in the back. Outdoor shower and toilet. There was an A framed house directly across the street. Don't know if he owned it. He had a restaurant. Simple, open air, thatched roof. Local police used to eat there and play checkers. They were delightful people, who let me extend my vacation even after I told them I had no money left to pay them. I think our shacks were 5 bucks a night. Thanks for responding.

It does sound like it was Donaldson's Inn. Way back then it may have been called just Miss Lena's.