It's About The Sea Star !

[marley9808]

Don't worry about Shakey getting his Pepsi Marley 9808, he has plenty of people who look out for him....lol
Betty and I take him to the beach for the day and make sure he's fed good, Shakey can eat...lol
Many longtime Sea Star people take him to the beach.
I can't help him out with the dancing myself , but he was up enjoying himself last night.

Love it Rasta Stan....you take care of the Pepsi and I will cover the dancing.....tell him he has a whole lot of ladies coming soon to dance with him he better rest up!

[yetta]

Such great news about Shakey! He is such a sweetheart and kind soul. And boy does he love to dance....He also enjoys playing pool. One visit, I asked him to play a game and it was amazing that with a little time and patience...his hand control was improving. The joy on his face when he did make contact with the pool ball was truly priceless. Big ups to all at SS as well as ALL the guests that time time to make a young man's day better.

[Tawnee2]

Who is Shakey? Interested to know his story.

Shakey is a sweet young man that lives across the road from Seastar. I don't believe that anyone really knows what Shakey's condition is, or how old he is. (I would guess him to be in his late 20's) You can safely assume that he got his nick-name because he shakes.( I have been told that his real name is Conrad)
He has no education that I am aware of, but is able to carry on a conversation (although sometimes hard to decipher his patois), and he has charmed all that know him.
He is a gentle soul and has a smile that could light up a room! Chris (Seastar owner) has always tried to look out for Shakey, making sure that he was fed and clean. He has employed Shakey by paying him to rake, or pick up garbage on the lane - Chris is trying to teach him that you need to work to get the things you need, like food and clothes.
If you stay at Seastar or are there on a Saturday night - you will no doubt see Shakey. Some time they let him get up on stage with his harmonica - he can't really play - but boy does he have fun!!

[Maryann]

Awww... that photo is really sweet! Thanks for taking the time to explain, Tawnee. By the way, I LOVE your rum cake recipe. The best!

[marley9808]

His smile is one of the best things I have ever seen, that's why I will dance, or buy a pepsi or do just about anything to see it. It will melt your heart and touch your soul.
In fact, it was the first thing that made me truly love and respect Chris, the way he looks after, takes care of, and teaches Shakey. After that, the way he runs his hotel and treats his guests was just a close second reason to love the guy!


Tawnee---I believe I was told it was Cerebral Palsy that was his condition?

[Tawnee2]

I believe I was told it was Cerebral Palsy that was his condition?

That could be correct - his symptoms are similar. Chris had talked of wanting to get Shakey to a Dr to try and find out what, if anything, could be done to help him.
I have seen his shaking lessen if he has a few puffs of herbal supplement.

[JahLove]

Great picture. Shakey is a real sweetheart, always happy to see the guests at Seastar. In addition to Pepsi he likes the banana smoothies. He wanted to make pumpkin soup when we were there in February and gave me the list of ingredients. I convinced our tour guide to taking us shopping after out trip to Nine Mile. We stopped in Lucie and gathered the ingredient. Unfortunately Shakey had gone up in the hills to visit his Mom and didn't return for a few days. I ended up giving the groceries to another family in the neighbour and they were happy to make the soup.