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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 01:02 pm
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Post Number: 1005
Registered: 07-2006
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Not a lot to say. We are starting to get settled into a routine. The day begins with me setting on the verandah enjoying my coffee and surfing the web. Teresa wakes a bit later and catches the news and weather on the tv. We both actually get moving around 8:30 and have breakfast and start our day after doing morning dishes. Sometimes the day is to go to Sun Beach. Sometimes it is to go shopping. Not much exciting.
Food Updates
Finally got to one of the cheap places we had been told about. This one is run by a guy called Dennis. It sets between Bourbon Beach and Bar-B-Barn, kind of hard to see just a small stall and kitchen a little down a narrow walkway. That day it was a bed of rice and peas with brown stew chicken, ackee and salt fish, and noodles on top. Price was $300J for a box. Tasted things but decided we have had better at a comparable price.
Monday, we joined Weatherman and wife along with two other Coco guests and went to Red Dragon for their jerk pork. Delicious as always. Afterwards we all went over to Canoe to find they were closed for painting so on to Mary’s Bay. We all had a bowl of “cream of pumpkin soup” and of course an accompanying red stripe or two. Yvonne had a flaming Bob Marley on her bucket list for this trip. It was lots of fun watching her get up the nerve to do this with others cheering here on!
Layers are ready…
…Add the overproof…
…Say your prayers…
…Get your straw ready while it is being lit…
…and suck it down!
The rest of the week was pretty well eating in. We did have some beach food with a pattie here and there, jerk pork from porkie, and ice cream. Gotta love that ice cream on the beach!
Aqua
We spent most of last Sunday home. Teresa baked some pumpkin bread to find out that Jamaican pumpkin makes it just as good as US pumpkins. Slightly different taste but not sure if that was the pumpkin, sugar, location, or what. After that we did venture out to Aqua for the webcast. One of the purposes of this trip was to call our son. We used our Ja cell to call and talk to the grandkids while we were on camera. Our daughter in law was afraid the grandkids would forget who we are during this trip. Turns out our 3 and a half year old granddaughter got a real kick out of seeing us on the computer.
The drinks and general vibes at Aqua are very nice. Highly recommend making a stop there if you want to kill some time or even as a destination. At Aqua, you get service with a smile!
The sunset view isn’t too shabby either!
Coco
We wandered up the beach a bit this week. Coco La Palm was having a returning guest/Halloween party. This included several days of activities and contests with winners getting prizes including free stays. Last year we had won a free week at Coco during this event and so stopped in a few times to say hey to everyone. One of the major events was sand sculpting. Following are a few pictures. One day was a practice and the other was the real event.
After carving the stairs around the base the ladies named this one “stairway to heaven”
Loved this one!
Boardie Weatherman working on a sea turtle.
A sandwitch!
Not sure what this one was but not bad looking.
Kind of impressive!
Contest Day! A spider or a lobster or ?
Just chilling on the beach
Weatherman’s finished sea turtle.
Kaye and Star’s rendition of the Coco pool logo
Octopus going after keg of rum
Graveyard with interesting epitaphs
Not sure who won, they were to be announced at the Saturday night Halloween dinner and party. Costumes at the party were also part of the contest. We haven’t heard who won all of the above but hopefully boardie friend Weatherman will get something very nice!
Along the way!
Sometimes we see interesting things while walking back and forth. For example, remember the confusion on the Swallow artist? First, Irie Mark Swallow, then Shandy Man Swallow, then just Swollow, and now…
Bourbon Beach is getting a little bit of a face lift. First, we saw them filling up the potholes with some fresh marl. Then they started digging a long trench. Now, they are building a small wall. According to the workers they will be putting some decent soil in the area to make a planting area. Took days for two guys to do the trench. One picked things loose, the other shoveled it out.
Goes from beach building to the road…
Once the trench is done a footing of concrete is poured and the wall is built.
Sometimes we walk on the road…
…And see a for sale sign…
…guess one of the Merrils is for sale…
…heres the number if you want some beachfront property to house your fellow boardies!
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nick
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 01:26 pm
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Post Number: 1214
Registered: 12-2006
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silverfox
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 02:31 pm
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Post Number: 264
Registered: 08-2006
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I WAS AT RED DRAGON ON MONDAY ASWEL!
lOVE THAT JERK PORK..............
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irieworld
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 06:47 pm
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Post Number: 1252
Registered: 04-2008
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thanks for the pics. Those are some great sand sculptures. I like your reports--it is somehow satisfying to hear how they paint the signs or the trench for planting and sidewalk etc. Little glimpses of Negril go a long way.
http://irie-negril-jamaica.blogspot.com/
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monk
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:09 pm
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Post Number: 3541
Registered: 03-2007
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love that sea puss with the barrel- reminds me of that commercial I just saw about Jameson's...
Preserve rather than destroy. Avoid rather than check. Check rather than hurt. Hurt rather than maim. Maim rather than kill. For all life is precious nor can any be replaced.
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Seveen
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:16 pm
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Post Number: 2476
Registered: 07-2006
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your trip report is much appreciated!
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
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begels
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:20 pm
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Post Number: 381
Registered: 08-2008
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Thanks for getting all the rest of us through our waits!! Love the reports.
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monk
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:36 pm
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Post Number: 3542
Registered: 03-2007
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Preserve rather than destroy. Avoid rather than check. Check rather than hurt. Hurt rather than maim. Maim rather than kill. For all life is precious nor can any be replaced.
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jaherring
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:37 pm
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Post Number: 679
Registered: 11-2008
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Thanks for the pics!!...cmon February!
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jaherring
Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:40 pm
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Post Number: 680
Registered: 11-2008
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Thanks for the pics!!....cmon February!
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Aqua
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:58 am
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Post Number: 31
Registered: 08-2009
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| Hi Guys, Thank you for mentioning Aqua. Love all the pics! It was especially nice having a chat with you yesterday. See you soon! |
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Yardie
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 09:03 am
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Post Number: 3304
Registered: 06-2006
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Aqua on: Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:58 am, wrote:See you soon!
Missed the webcast yesterday, but miss you guys.
"When you help someone expect nothing in return, you will receive your reward ten times over"
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DAWN
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 09:10 am
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Post Number: 1893
Registered: 07-2006
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Great report as always! Thanks for letting us tag along!
"Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop."
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Vince
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:08 am
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Post Number: 438
Registered: 08-2008
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Thats for the pics and report.Have fun!
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blandy1
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:37 am
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Post Number: 1113
Registered: 02-2007
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Enjoying the reports....see you in Dec.!!
"Getting Old Ain't For Sissys!!" [Bette Davis]
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Orchid
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 12:17 pm
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Post Number: 1537
Registered: 11-2006
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Thanks for all of your great reports, I have enjoyed opening each thread and seeing Negril thru your eyes, you guys are having fun, na tru!
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Weatherman
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 05:28 pm
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Post Number: 1005
Registered: 07-2008
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Nice pix, Glenn and a great report. You should do this for a living. Oh, you kind of do.
Anyway, it was good to see you and Teresa almost every day on your journeys up to Sun Beach. We loved your place at Sun Garden, especially the natural ventilation from front to back. Our day at Red Dragon, the Canoe Bar try, and at Mary's was just awesome.
Hope to see you again along the way, if not in Jamaica then at FOJ!
WM
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 07:34 am
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Post Number: 1015
Registered: 07-2006
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Weatherman on: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 05:28 pm, wrote:Nice pix, Glenn and a great report. You should do this for a living. Oh, you kind of do.
Now, if I can just get paid or it! Guess I could take Smiths approach and beg everybody $1000, lol. Lots of fun with you guys also. Haven't hear how the sand sculpture turned out and the costumes. Waiting for that report and the pictures! |
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Bogwoman
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 01:29 am
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Post Number: 801
Registered: 09-2007
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Hey Glenn & Teresa,
Great to read this and see your Awesome photo's!
Love to see those familiar smiling faces and the shots of Negril!
I'll have to try & check in more often and see how your trip progresses!
Wish I were there with you guys again, but it'll be a few more months for this bogwoman to get outa the Icebox...look up Lostinja though...she arrived in Negril today...you'll be seeing her soon I'm sure!
Tell Teresa my mouth is waterin' thinkin about her pumpkin bread!!! Yummmmyyyy!!
Hugs & Love to you guys!!!!
(ps....do you have the exact date for the boardie party yet???)
Respect*
One Love* 
***Wise Folks Count their Blessings....Fools count their problems........Franti Rocks!...
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 06:52 am
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Post Number: 1016
Registered: 07-2006
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Bogwoman on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 01:29 am, wrote:(ps....do you have the exact date for the boardie party yet???)
Rob had posted something on this but not sure it was firm. We will most likely not be here for it this year. I'll look for Lostinja when we walk by GP later today. |
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IrieLita and Coopie
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 07:51 am
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Post Number: 870
Registered: 07-2006
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MoGlenn and Sweetsop, Have you tried the Up-Riseing on the beach to eat yet. MMMMM and cheap. Been awhile , so I'm not sure if its still there. Hope so.Will you still be there in Feb? 14-27 for us. Moonlight Villa. Hope to see you.
Walk good :-)
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LostInJA
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 09:09 am
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Post Number: 346
Registered: 08-2006
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 06:52 am, wrote:I'll look for Lostinja when we walk by GP later today.
I'm down here at Beaches SB for a couple of days. Reach GP on Saturday....C U then.
TRIP #15 "If you love somebody better tell them so cause you never ever ever know when they gonna go.
If they love you back, just give thanks. Can't keep love like money in the bank." - Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Jim- Donna
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 09:28 am
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Post Number: 3060
Registered: 01-2007
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Glenn, you always seem to post the good stuff! Weatherman's turtle was GREAT!! Hope they won something!
I'll Love you till the stars fall out of the sky! Trip #6
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Elvino
Member posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 09:31 am
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Post Number: 570
Registered: 05-2008
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Enjoying the trip report and pictures.
January soon comes.......maybe we'll meet at one or two of the webcasts!
Peace
Elvino
Respect is like trust, you have to earn it!
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 01:58 pm
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Post Number: 1019
Registered: 07-2006
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IrieLita and Coopie on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 07:51 am, wrote:MoGlenn and Sweetsop, Have you tried the Up-Riseing on the beach to eat yet. MMMMM and cheap. Been awhile , so I'm not sure if its still there. Hope so.Will you still be there in Feb? 14-27 for us. Moonlight Villa. Hope to see you.
We plan on being here. We've heard great things about February here. We have eaten at One Mile and I have heard people refer to it as Up-Riseing, not sure if they are the same or not. Going towards beach it is on the left almost to the beach.
LostInJA on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 09:09 am, wrote:I'm down here at Beaches SB for a couple of days. Reach GP on Saturday....C U then.
Kind of hard to see you at GP when you aren't there, lol. Will look for you later.
Jim- Donna on: Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 09:28 am, wrote:Hope they won something!
Heard they did. They are probably being quiet so they don't get a bunch of volunteer company. |
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wit
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 02:04 pm
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Post Number: 608
Registered: 12-2008
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thanks for posting pics and your trip reports!
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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mary b
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 02:10 pm
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Post Number: 598
Registered: 08-2006
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RE: One Mile/ Uprising
My understanding is that the name of the restaurant is Uprising, and the name of the little road that comes in from Norman Manley is "One Mile." Someone told me it was named so because it's a mile to the roundabout from there. |
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Van
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 03:38 pm
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Post Number: 98
Registered: 07-2006
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| Bar is named uprising. resturant One-Mile |
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:35 am
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Post Number: 1020
Registered: 07-2006
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mary b on: Friday, November 06, 2009 - 02:10 pm, wrote:My understanding is that the name of the restaurant is Uprising, and the name of the little road that comes in from Norman Manley is "One Mile."
Van on: Friday, November 06, 2009 - 03:38 pm, wrote:Bar is named uprising. resturant One-Mile
What ever its real name is, I'll just call it GOOD! |
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IrieLita and Coopie
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:20 am
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Post Number: 871
Registered: 07-2006
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so glad its still there. Will have to go back in Feb. If I remember right they had great curry goat.
Walk good :-)
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