My Trip Report......Grand Pineapple....May 6th---13

[Muzikdoc]

Ok I'll give this a shot..This trip was my first ever Solo trip, A healing trip so to speak..First of all let me say this was my first stay at Grand Pineapple also and the property is fantastic, top notch staff, great food and drinks and not one unfreindly guest could be found. The weather all week was absolutely perfect, not one drop of rain during my entire trip....I was actually hoping for a bit of rain, I do enjoy those afternoon showers now and then...My flight from St Louis was uneventful and customs was super fast. Kenny was waiting when I arrived a couple of Stripes and off to Negril. We get to Grand Pineapple about 8:30pm, I get checked in and head straight to the bar. I'm pretty tired so I have a couple of beers and talk with Andrew the bartender who is a great kid, always smiling. So I head back to my room and begin to unpack..this is where I start thinking I shouldn't have made this trip...I start missing my wife terribly, the room is so quiet. Finally I'm off to sleep. First full day! I head down for breakfast and eat, then head for the beach for a swim. I go to grab a lounger and instinctly grab two and start pulling them towards the water when I realize I only need one, again my emotions get away from me. I take a little swim and stand in the ocean staring up and down the busy beach..I do love this place...I really do. I decide to head down the beach to Bar B Barn to say hello to some friends. Nice walk, say hello to a few locals who remember me and fight off the rest trying to sell me something. I get to the Bar B Barn, everyone happy to see me and wonder where Chrissy is. I try to tell my story...but I can't....I just tell Maureen that my wife had left me to "find herself" and left me completely devistated and broken hearted. Then SHE got emotional then I got emotional...So back up the beach I go...Don't get me wrong I did have some enjoyable moments, However Seemed like everywhere I enjoyed going I had been there Before with Chrissy, and she is all I could think of. She is the love of my life and after 15 years of fun and laughter and many amazing trips to Negril..She's no longer with me...And this trip was too quick. Memories too strong..Hell I'm still a wreck LOL. I did make it to CAfe GOA and got to see Rob and Ras Walleye...Stayed for a couple of cocktails. I met some great new friends at the Pineapple, if you Ever get the chance to stay at this property I highly recommend it. I was also lucky enough to see Lisa at Yellowbird, I need to apologize to you all, I was not very sociable when I saw you, but I know you understand. The bad thing is I think this would have been one of my top ten trips if My wife would have been with me..But being alone with way to much time to think and reflect I was pretty upset most of the time...I hope to return, I really need to laugh and have a good time again...I'm just not sure if I can....Bless You All! Bless Negril!..

[RockRobster]

I hope it works out well for the both of you. Sorry that Negril wasn't able to heal your wounds....they may be still "evolving". Give Negril a try when everything works out.

Everything happens for a reason. And, everything works out in the end.

[Markospoon]

Yeah Doc, i know the feeling of not having your partner with you.

Thanks for the report.

Walk good my man, the best is yet to come.

Yesterday is history,
tomorrow is a mystery,
today is a gift,
that's why they call it "the present".

Later mi bredrin

[msB]

is a blessing u can speak / feel what u do. there is no "right way" in grief and we all go thru the stages in our own ways / time. is good 2 b mindful of ur true feelings ... u feel what u feel. there is no need to apologize for being tru 2 ur heart.
no one can truly know what u should / should not do / feel.....it is not their situation/journey.
b kind 2 yourself. b patient w/yourself....u took a huge step in ur travels. in ur own way, in ur own time, somehow u will find peace in your broken pieces.
thanx for sharing ur negril experience. happy u enjoyed g pineapple.
bless

[Patty Sather]

Muzik~ The journey you walk has been made by many, before and after you, you will be placed in others paths many times as you will need them and they need you and we all need to learn from each other ,how to heal, help, console and cry even the ones that wont go thru this will read this and hopefuly realize that it can happen to them and cherish what they may take for granted as it can be gone in a instant ~ when i read this~ you gave me that moment, god bless you and I hope your life will be full of god winks that you share with everyone ~thank you my friend

[Bnewb]

I need to apologize to you all, I was not very sociable when I saw you, but I know you understand.

There is nothing to apologize for & you're right...we do understand!

(((MUZIKDOC)))!

[Callie Rose]

hi muzikdoc. so sorry to hear about your breakup. i know what your going thru and know too how painful it feels. sorry the trip wasn't healing but you know, you did it ! i give u big kudos for that. give yourself some time my friend and know you can always share with us here. after time you'll be able to make the trip again and it will be good. wish we had been there when you were. we're thinking of you buddy.

[Maryann]

Great trip report but sorry to hear (read) about your separation. I know those feelings well. Shortly after my divorce, a friend invited me to Negril. Found so much peace and healing there that I didn't want to leave. My ex-husband and I had traveled a lot when we were married, but never to Negril, so was thankful to have no memories of being with him there. When you go back to Jamaica, maybe you should try visiting a different part of the island until it doesn't hurt so much to be in Negril. Most of the couples I know, though, have gone through temporary separations and eventually worked things out, so hang in there!

[Muzikdoc]

You guys are all fantastic....Thank you....

[cassidygirl]

Glad you made it to Jamaica. If you have to be sad, there is no better place. The island kind of feels like a big warm hug : )