Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

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Thanks Butterfly. I didn't go on the roof this time so I don't know, but the bar outside the restaurant was open. They have a nice sound system so it must be nice when a good size group is there. Great place for a wedding and reception.

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Of course I had to fuss about the rafting going down the tube on the way to the marina. I wouldn’t be a woman if I didn’t.

Stopped to get a bag of potato stixx then on to the pier.

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This is where I come when I don’t know where else to go. The marina is in town. When you’ve had enough peace and quiet just walk out the main gate and your immersed in the busyness of downtown.

I set up my tablet and log on to the net.

Looked at the time and saw it was later than I thought. Dang, happy hour should have kicked in gear 15 minutes ago.

Just as I was about to order a drink my diver returns to tell me he found a boat captain to take me to Navy Island and asked if I wanted him to call him. I was all for that because I’ve been trying to get over there since first coming to Port Antonio. Going to be a good afternoon afterall.

He called and made contact. Boat captain is on his way to the marina.

“How much??”
“He didn’t say.”
“I was hoping you would find out. Sometimes when you go along it cost a lot.”
“No, he’s a friend of mine. He won’t overcharge you.”
“I just like to know how much it’s going to cost. I didn’t bring much money with me.”
“No worries. Elvis will give you a fair rate.”

“Elvis???”

[JitterBug]

elvis is alive and well in jamaica! how cute is that!

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TRUST ME it ain't the same Elvis...LOL

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Asked my driver to get me a red stripe from the bar while I pack up. Tell him I don’t want it opened because I want to take it with me.

He comes back with the beer and I put it in my bag so I wouldn’t be tempted to pop that cap and guzzle. It’s going to be hard because it’s ice cold. To help ward off the temptation, I wrap the bottle in my hand towel to keep it cool and so I won’t see the label.

“I’ll wait with you.”
“That’s a good idea since I have no clue what this guy looks like.”

Decided to take a couple of pictures while I wait. Rummaging through my bag on my lap I find my camera. Batteries are low so I change them.

WTH??????

All of a sudden I feel this extremely cold liquid flow between my thighs and down my legs.

It’s the red stripe. The cap was popped. I was livid!

Driver tried to stop me but it was too late. Like a bullet fired from a magnum 357 I was headed straight to the bar with choice words for the bartender. I was either going to get another red stripe or a refund.

“EXCUSE ME!”
“Yes, mam???”
“The cap on this bottle was open. I didn’t want it popped. I want another bottle, please.”
“I can’t do that.”
“Wait…you opened the bottle after he told you not to and I'm stuck with it??”
“He told me after I opened it. Said he forgot to tell me not to remove the cap. He tried to secure the cap. Did it work??”



“Please forgive my outburst. He didn’t tell me that.”

We walked silently back to the table. It was hard not to push him into the deep end of the pool as we passed by it. I knew he couldn’t swim.

“You owe me a red stripe.”
“I know.”
“You better go get it now, the captain will be here any minute.”
“No, not here. I get it from the supercenter. I get chree for the price of one.”

URGH!!!!

I almost had tears in my eyes looking at the half empty bottle.

On top of that, I reek of warm beer.

BUT I’M GETTING ON THAT BOAT!!!

[sammyb]

I'm dying over here

[SPARKLE1010]

LOL @ warm beer smell...Still following along Vi....Beautiful picture of the marina, so calming

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Sammy I see you got the visual. I was not happy.

Hey there Sparkle...I appreciate you girl!!! Wait till you see the view from the water after we head to navy island. so still, so gorgeous.

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Elvis arrived and his rate was more than fair so we were soon afloat in his little motor boat.

He made me put on a life jacket. I hste those things.