Should I bring an umbrella in April?

[nutz4travel]

You might have a point Marko! Probably not much point in bringing one, knowing me it would NEVER be where I need it

[SLP]

I have a small umbrella that stays in my suitcase (even once I get home). I have been here a week and, on the beach, we have had some heavy rain a couple of times. It was not the "dancing in the rain" kind - LOL I find it useful for not only days like that but really hot ones too when I am out walking.

[Tawnee2]

I always bring an umbrella and use it when walking the beach - it sure helps if you are out there in full sun.

[M&G Montreal]

My vote is no umbrella. If it ain't rainin', you gonna be in the sea or the pool anyway! You're already wet! Why bother? Liquid Sunshine, SweetPea! Liquid Sunshine! (worst it can do is muss up your make up ... but if it doesn't rain, the heat will do that anyway! Save the space! Leave the make up at home. Ain't worth it! Let the real you shine through!)

[M&G Montreal]

Father Jim! I had no idea that there was that serious a lack of water! My apologies! IF there is a rainstorm, shelter yourself at St Anthony's, and lend a helping hand!

Oh. Come on! We get so much joy out of Jamaica ... why not give back? It takes but a few hours/probably seconds!; or a few lbs. of stuff in your luggage - just do it!

1 copy book x 200 Boardies = Many Kids with supplies!

Got room for 10 pencils? Do It. It's easy to be a hero! They don't need mega-heros; just little heros!

Think what a differnce we Boardies could make with a pencil each! ....... what are we, Rob? 200? That's a lot of pencils!!!

Meet Miss Pearl! Your life will change! She is totally awesome!

One pad of stupid corporate publicity is a world of use in Jam!

Could you stop by St Anthony's and:
Help for the school breakfast programme? (Oh come on! Jamaica at 6 am is AWESOME - but not as awesome as those children who only get to school because of this programme!
Drop off ONE pair of shoes for a child who can go to school that day because YOU did that? Did you know that flip flops are not acceptable at Jam schools? ( buy TOMS and go to their website and DEMAND Shoes for Jamaica!

Oh. Come on guys! We get so much ... let's just brainstorm how we can give back! No water? Are you serious? OK. We can't fix that ..... but One Pencil at a Time .... really - we can make a difference!

Fr Jim ROCKS!

[Bnewb]

Think what a differnce we Boardies could make with a pencil each! ....... what are we, Rob? 200? That's a lot of pencils!!!

Hey M&G....I don't think Rob saw your question.
I'm pretty sure I have this right...there's over 4300 registered members on the board & over 50,000 unique visitors just last month. We meet A LOT of lurkers and they're boardies just as well......SO...there's definitely A LOT of help that can be offered from just the folks that visit here.
For those that don't want to fill their suitcases....you can easily purchase items in Jamaica specific to the needs of the children & help out the local economy while doing so...Father Jim also posts a great list of needed items should you want to bring them with you!

[Muzikdoc]

Well....I still like the rain....

[Rambo]

I think we all like the rain to some extent...just when your heading out for a nice dinner and show, its hard to be comfortable dripping wet into your food......and as was mentioned, Taxi's dont care for picking up soaking wet fares, when they might have to pick up dry people in their good clothes..........

So Yes Bring the Umbrella..................or..................No Leave it at home...................
(talking like a elected official now

[Jim-Donna]

WHoot Whoot.......... naked rain Dancing in Jamaica is SO SWEET~~

[Marblehead]

I take a few "Emergency Ponchos." They're cheap ($1-1.50) and easy to carry in a pocket or bag. I have made many a Jamaican happy with them over the years. One particularly wet January, I bought a large umbrella at L&M. Used it once!