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Mo
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:44 am
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Post Number: 15
Registered: 05-2009
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| What a wonderful trip report. I'm sad to see it end. Would love to hear your overall impression of Grand Pineapple. Would you stay there again? |
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wit
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:57 am
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Post Number: 651
Registered: 12-2008
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groove....it's been a real pleasure to read this and I too am thankful to view Jam again through newbies eyes.
Please pm me about the children. I have been doing this for many years. Let me know if I can help.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Luvsdaislands
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:01 am
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Post Number: 1129
Registered: 03-2008
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WONDERFUL!!! report!!!!
ANDDDDDDDDDD my son has the same pair of board shorts...so you are IN STYLE!!! *smile*
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obayb
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:32 am
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Post Number: 151
Registered: 11-2007
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WOW! I was looking at the pics of you heading back to the airport, and I actually got that sad, sinking feeling that you experience on the ride back. Kinda freaky, as if I was actually in the car - I literally had to "snap out of it" -whew.
I guess that shows what a great trip report you have shared with us - the details, writing and pics are amazing. You certainly have heightened my anticipation for my next trip, soon come.
I can't believe how much you experienced on your first trip. You obviously did your research and it paid off!
I'm thinking your new beach of choice is 7 mile and not Daytona. (P.S. Daytona used to be my favorite beach many, many years ago, I actually went there a couple of months ago, not even a comparison).
Thank you Groove!
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jessa
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:59 am
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Post Number: 1545
Registered: 05-2009
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Thank you so much for the reports and the pictures. It got me so danged homesick, and made me realize that it only seems like forever until I will be in Negril, in reality that hourglass is sifting the sands down until it is my time to be there.
http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5801
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davey
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:16 pm
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Post Number: 136
Registered: 01-2008
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Groove...
Top to bottom this is the best report I have read.
The air melancholy you convey on trip to the airport struck home pretty hard. Trust me that trip never gets any better. But as the saying goes.."all good things must end"
Thank you !
Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so
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wit
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:22 pm
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Post Number: 652
Registered: 12-2008
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 how cute Davey
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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irieworld
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:34 pm
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Post Number: 1275
Registered: 04-2008
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those drive-to-the-airport photos really hurt. I had the same gut-wrenching reaction that obayb did--I felt those airport blues like a punch in the stomach--it brought me back to every time I have been on that road wanting to jump out of the car and go back.
Conversely, all the rest of your report gave me those irie vibes that permeate Negril and the good people of Jamaica. Especially like the kids playing soccer and the craft shop. Thanks for sharing your trip.
http://irie-negril-jamaica.blogspot.com/
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HuskerJohn
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:38 pm
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Post Number: 494
Registered: 07-2006
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Thank You Groove!! A great report!
Workin' on Mysteries Without any Clues
Husker John's Jamaica Links
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Ingrid
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:50 pm
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Post Number: 24
Registered: 06-2009
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i wish i could make a report like you - it is wonderful .
thank you.
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yetta
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:07 pm
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Post Number: 1820
Registered: 12-2006
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WOW, what a wonderful trip for all of us as well as you guys!
Thanks so much for sharing it all with us. Man, that trip back to Mobay is such a bummer. I could feel all the emotions just be watching the pictures.
I loved the picture of the "call box" (telephone booth), hard to find nowdays in Negril or at least one that works!
Blessing to you both for all you shared with Jamaica, most importantly...yourselves!
Hope to meet you one day pon the rock.
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Elvino
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:09 pm
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Post Number: 586
Registered: 05-2008
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groove on: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:03 am, wrote:thanks for those who took this trip with me....
No, Thank You groove.....absolutely the best man...as I've stated before, up close and personal, very real and I'm sure I speak for most everyone who followed this report!!!
I read every word and looked at every picture and was amazed all the way through!!! Too cool!
LegendOnTheLoose on: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 09:18 am, wrote:The BEST trip report of 2009
Absolutely!!!!!
Peace
Elvino
Respect is like trust, you have to earn it!
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psather
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:28 pm
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Post Number: 57
Registered: 06-2009
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....Best screen play award for 2009.."GROOVE AND JANET"
Im sure glad im just going back instead of having to wait another year..this made me homesick to the MAX!
Thank you guys...How are you two ever going to top this! lol...
Let alone grooves clothing choices! lol
Psather
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BrenJaLee
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:29 pm
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Post Number: 407
Registered: 01-2009
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Ok, I think I speak for everyone on this board when I ask.... When are you going back???
YOU need another vacation and WE need another one of your trip reports!
For the most up-to-date Negril Map go to: http://ohliza.blogspot.com/2008/12/map-of-negril-jamaica.html
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Seveen
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:30 pm
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Post Number: 2505
Registered: 07-2006
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it always seems like time just speeds up when it's time to go
but you have to leave to come back
thank you for the report!
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
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barbara
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 02:15 pm
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Post Number: 712
Registered: 07-2006
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KUDOS AND BIG UP GROOV AND JANET!!!
I have been feeling wayyyyyyyyy under the weather.. could not even see straight for the last 2-3 weeks..
I have been reading this for the past two days.. For Real.. I could not tell it was a NEWBIE post because you two GOT AROUND!!!!!!!!.. I love it...
GARIETH, is a sweet man and a good friend.. he will never ever forget you, believe that.. He made the heart in my Avatar picture.. see his hands *lol*...
ummmmm.. Bag Juice.. just what it is.. juice, usually frozen in what looks like a baggie sealed all around, you just bit a hole in it and suck the juice...
ummmm.. Mushroom caps and tea.. think 1960's thang.. GROOVY..  Yep.. its legal there..but gunja is not.. go figure.. *lol*.
THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR TIME WITH US.. IT WAS NICE TO SEE GRAND PINEAPPLE AGAIN AND TO SEE THE JOY On JANICE'S and YOUR FACES...
BLESSINGS AND GUIDANCE UNTIL YOUR RETURN...
BLESSINGS AND GUIDANCE EVERYTIME / ASPIRE TO INSPIRE BEFORE YOU EXPIRE
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Starfire
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 02:30 pm
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Post Number: 87
Registered: 02-2009
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groove,
Love your reports, they are awesome. Really made me feel like I was there. You said that Janet gave 3 - 4 goody bags to the ladies. I want to do the same and was wondering if those were given to the houskeepers and/or other staff. Going to be bringing toys for some of the kids.
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BrenJaLee
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 03:08 pm
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Post Number: 408
Registered: 01-2009
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By the way, (unless I missed it) I don't remember seeing a pic of the final Red Stripe carving from Garieth. Could you post a pic of it - would love to see.
For the most up-to-date Negril Map go to: http://ohliza.blogspot.com/2008/12/map-of-negril-jamaica.html
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Starfire
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 03:20 pm
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Post Number: 88
Registered: 02-2009
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My first trip to Negril was in 1998 with the old airport, where they brought the stairs to the plane. I remember looking at the people in line to board and wondered why they were so sad.
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wit
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 04:36 pm
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Post Number: 653
Registered: 12-2008
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Starfire...my first trip was 1978...Imagine the changes since then? Ya mon I'm old LOL.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Starfire
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 05:08 pm
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Post Number: 89
Registered: 02-2009
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I hear ya on the old part, I am too, I graduated HS in 1978. But you're never too old for Negril.
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wit
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 05:33 pm
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Post Number: 654
Registered: 12-2008
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agreed...I graduated in 78 too...it was my first trip ...3 girls at Jack Tarr Village in MB. Now RDMB of course.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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obayb
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 05:53 pm
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Post Number: 152
Registered: 11-2007
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Another from the class of '78 -lol!
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wit
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 06:10 pm
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Post Number: 655
Registered: 12-2008
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we rock!
So....groove and janet....got that next trip planned yet? We need your reports  LOL
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Reneé
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 06:33 pm
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Post Number: 346
Registered: 06-2009
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thanks so much, groove and janet. i loved every minute of your report.
your friend's little shop is set up right next door to what used to be a place i spent a lot of time as a kid. many parts of your report tugged at my heart strings. i look forward to your final thoughts. |
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Big_frank
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 07:36 pm
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Post Number: 367
Registered: 07-2006
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Thanks for all the hard work in producing a wonderful report.
Enjoyed it very much. |
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groove
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 09:39 pm
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Post Number: 107
Registered: 09-2009
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Thanks everyone for your feedback. We enjoyed our trip so much so wanted to share.
Mo we would definitely go back to GP, would love to but we are looking at may or june next year and at their rates that I have found we wont be able to afford it. Price has more that doubled what we paid w/ the deal. We loved GP (especially the location)but keep in mind this is our first AI trip anywhere.
Wanted to ask you all as I am looking at trips for next
year. Which month is better may or june? as far as
weather, slow season etc. We kinda liked the slow season.
We may not go A/I the next time.
wit we will definitely be emailing you in the future about
helping the kids.
Starfire I just made bags to pass out and yes i did give to housekeepers w/ a note with their name, also stating what was in them w/ our names and our room #. We also gave to vendors we made friends w/ on the beach. The only time there was a problem, we wanted to give a female security guard (she took care of us)at GP some things for her and her children.
She told us she appreciated it but could not take anything
from us as she may lose her job. We were sad she could not
take it. I gave the usual lotions,body wash,body spray, makeup, hair accessories, bandaids. We also brought some
stuffed animals, hot wheels cars, small games and left for the housekeeper for her 4 kids.
Oh here is the picture of some of our souvenirs and the RS bottle Garieth carved. He also carved the sun/moon and face. We bought those from him.
Terry was busy tonight so I thought I would answer but
he will be excited to see our your comments. Thanks
again! janet
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irieworld
Member posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:30 pm
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Post Number: 1276
Registered: 04-2008
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nice stuff! The stripe bottle is cool.
Regarding your question about May/June--I love going in may--have gone the past 4 Mays--I go for Memorial Day so I can get extra days off from work and stay into June. It is pretty quiet in Negril then, but not so quiet that nothing is going on. The weather is great--some rain in the afternoons but just brief showers for the most part. My favorite trip times are November at Thanksgiving and May, both weather good--things mellow, and rates low for low season. When things were good I was doing those two trips plus sneaking a third one in some other time. Now that I am unemployed--my Jamaica schedule is compromised--for now. But I did go for a couple of weeks last September/October, so one way or another I'll get by without a trip on the calendar, sigh.
Your report helped.
http://irie-negril-jamaica.blogspot.com/
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groove
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:26 am
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Post Number: 108
Registered: 09-2009
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| I graduated in 1981, raise hell, have fun, we're the class of '81!!!So we're all right there together... |
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groove
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:44 am
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Post Number: 109
Registered: 09-2009
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OMG at the responses. You guys are the best.
Wit, I'll be in touch with you, for sure....and probably a few more of you fellow boardies...Need to pick your brains for our future trip....
Obayb, we've been to Daytona about 15 times in the last 18 years...It is only about 4.5 hour drive...I play a little cards, so I can spend some time at the dog track....Daytona has gone downhill over the years, as it has gotten older....Read about more and more crime....And of course, prices have gone uphill....We actually stay in Ormond Beach....But right now, Daytona seems a like a distant memory. The only good thing that I can recall on the DB trip is being able to take a couple of our dogs with us.... |
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Misty
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 05:42 am
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Post Number: 390
Registered: 01-2007
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I love love love your report. Jamaica through fresh eyes is a breath of fresh air. I'm so proud of you too and how you did this vacation and how you moved through the country. I think you left GOOOD footprints in the sand.
Opening your heart to love makes it open to hurt as well, but leave it closed and you don't have a chance at either.
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wit
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 07:48 am
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Post Number: 659
Registered: 12-2008
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Misty....very well said I couldn't agree more.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Orchid
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 08:56 am
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Post Number: 1551
Registered: 11-2006
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Hey Groove and Janet, lots of great places to stay in May or June, remember, it is low season...you should be able to find prices much less at that time of year. I usually go for a week in June and love it. Grand Pinapple might not have any "deals", but lots of other places do. I don't spend my whole trip on the beach now, but try to get a few days in, spend lots of time researching different hotels (part of the fun for me). If you are willing to go non AI, you have a much larger range of choices.
The weather is June is not much different than October, maybe a tad hotter, but it doesnt really heat up until July, August (never been then, but that is what I am told).
Alot of the smaller places on the beach dont have websites, but a quick call to them will get you current and up to date info. It usually gets me a better price too.
Everyone here had a wealth of info to share with you. I don't know what I would have done without the boards help on my first couple of trips..
Lata....
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thurston
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 11:02 am
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2009
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Groove, after reading reviews for many years I stumbled across your trip report while planning our first trip to negril this Jan. Truly AWESOME! I was moved by reports and pictures throughout the entire compilation.
This trip report, combined with the great feedback from the board, has been the best in my experience with any forum. After lurking long time I had to register to thank you and Janet for taking the time to do this. Very helpful for a newbie. Thanks again! |
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wit
Member posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:08 pm
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Post Number: 662
Registered: 12-2008
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Nice choice on the moon/sun face....that was my favourite piece also.
I vote for May but I've been both months and both are fine. I like May because you can score an extra day if you go over Memorial Day weekend and it extends our summer here.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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