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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:43 am
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Post Number: 1010
Registered: 07-2008
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Day 2, Saturday, October 24, 2009
The day dawned with beautiful azure blue skies. We readied ourselves for our first full day in Negril this Reach – for us, it is Reach # 9, # 9, # 9. Oh, the Beatles already did that one.
We dined at the Co Co for breakfast – continental was part of our package deal – banana bread, toast, cinnamon pinwheels, banana nut muffins, coffee, and juice. We leisurely dined among the relaxed guests and helpful wait staff at the Co Co LaPalm.
Then, we discussed the first tough decision of our first day. I was hoping this wouldn't spark an argument. Do we walk left down the beach or do we walk right up the beach. I thought if we walked left we could do a combo trip. So, we strolled south from the Co Co La Palm, looked at some Jamaican handiwork on the way. We also were looking at more beach at the Mariposta, Boat Bar and Rondel Village.
Jono looking tough
King Crab - quick get a Pringle, he looks hungry.
We walked down to Bourbon Beach and turned out to the road to do business at the Cambio. I had brought some Jamaican cash back to Michigan after our last reach, which got us through last night. So, we changed some American cash into lots of Jamaican cash - $ 87J to $1 US.
We decided to pay a call on our friends MoGlenn and Sweetsop, who are staying across NMB from the Cambio at Sun Gardens for 6 glorious months. I don’t like to pop in on people unannounced, but, I didn’t exactly have their home phone number. So, we asked at the front desk where they were staying. We were led down to their place.
They were surprised by our unscheduled visit They showed us their place which is very nice, a natural breezeway from front to back, with 2 balconies, A/C, fridge, stove, TV, nice gardens – all the comforts of home, a little different than Missouri, though. They even have their own dog. Very nice. MoGlenn has pics on one of his posts.
We strolled back with MoGlenn and Sweetsop to the Co Co La Palm.
They went off to their beach home at Sun Beach and Mi Lady and I and played on the beach for a while. We had a quick lunch at the Co Co Beach Bar – Cheeseburgers in Paradise.
Then, we met with the Tourwise rep who said that we would be picked up at 10:10 AM on our departure day. "Right", I said at the time, "They'll forget us.". (More on this on day 10).
Afterwards we went over to the For Real and had a couple of $150J RS. MoGlenn and his lovely spouse sat for a spell and discussed the states of affairs.
We strolled the lovely Co Co LaPalm gardens shooting pictures of some of the autumn bloomers:
I was in a carefree mood, so I said to Mi Lady, “Let’s take a chance and walk left again.” She said, “Twice in one day?!!” “What the heck”, I countered. She had no argument for that, so we walked south for the second time that day. What a risk-taker am I.
Someone had just rescued Ringo
We strolled down to the Island Twist (formerly Irie on the Beach) at the Rondel Village to check out the new bartender. This was one of my assignments from Ziggy and I wasn’t about to fail. Her name is Keisha (sp?) and is very nice. We had a couple $ 150J beers there.
Another of my Ziggy assignments was to say Hi to Grace at Tony’s Hut.
So, we walked that way, the bar was just being opened by, none other than, Tony. We had not seen him there since the late 90’s. We had a lot of catching up to do – 2 rounds worth @ 200J/RS. We watched the sun go down there. Tony is a very nice man and one I could share an afternoon with.
We ate at Best of the West – it wasn’t as good as last Reach, but hit the spot. We ate it over at the For Real with Maureen, our favorite bartender.
We drank some more. Something about that first full day in Negril that makes me very thirsty. We crawled back to our hacienda at around 10 PM local time.
All in all, perfect beginning of our 10 day Jamaican odyssey. No rain and just a gorgeous, relaxing day!!
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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jeannie_brim
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:56 am
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Post Number: 282
Registered: 10-2008
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I'm really enjoying your reports! Thanks for sharing.
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countryman
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:57 am
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 02-2009
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| Lovin' it! Thanks for sharing.... |
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:16 am
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Post Number: 1012
Registered: 07-2008
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jeannie_brim on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:56 am, wrote:I'm really enjoying your reports! Thanks for sharing.
countryman on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:57 am, wrote:Lovin' it! Thanks for sharing....
My pleasure! I get to relive my wonderful 10 day stay in Negril this way.
Day 3 Soon Come
WM
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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likkle red
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:37 am
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Post Number: 6919
Registered: 08-2006
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awesome Weatherman! Looks like you had a wonderful first full day in Negril. The flowers at Coco look beautiful, they have such a lovely grounds! Did you see Donavan the wood carver there?
"Give thanks for your blessings today ~ as tomorrow they could be taken away" Daville
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Jambarney
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:40 am
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Post Number: 62
Registered: 09-2009
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Weathermon great job, your vibe is definitely coming thru in your report. What a peaceful, laid back read and look into your trip. Thank you for sharing and helping to get many of us thru another count down day until the next time.
Jamb
Redstripe, breakfast of Champions!
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wit
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:40 am
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Post Number: 615
Registered: 12-2008
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excellent prose...thanks
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:49 am
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Post Number: 1014
Registered: 07-2008
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likkle red on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:37 am, wrote:Did you see Donavan the wood carver there?
We saw Donavan. We won a couple of his carvings for Best Costumes at the Co Co's Halloween party. Pictures Soon Come.
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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Seveen
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:15 am
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Post Number: 2498
Registered: 07-2006
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nice report
i know Keisha from BBB
glad to know where she is so i can go chat with her whenever i get there
and seeing Maureen made me thirsty - lol
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
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Maryann
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:22 am
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Post Number: 160
Registered: 06-2009
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| Enjoying your trip report immensely. Beautiful photos, too. I'm so homesick for Coco! |
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BrenJaLee
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 12:01 pm
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Post Number: 387
Registered: 01-2009
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HA HA Love that photo of Johnno being tough!!! Great report so far, looking forward to more.
Go Bucks!
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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Sweetness
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 01:40 pm
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Post Number: 2074
Registered: 07-2006
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Seveen - I know.....Keisha.....from BarBBarn
She had twins you probably know and it so great to know where to find her - she is a trip. Can't wait to catch up with her........
Thanks for the great trip reports!!!!!!!!!!
Preach Peace~Live Love~Blesséd Be
ONE LOVE Sweet
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 02:50 pm
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Post Number: 1017
Registered: 07-2008
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Seveen on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:15 am, wrote:i know Keisha from BBB
Sweetness on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 01:40 pm, wrote:Seveen - I know.....Keisha.....from BarBBarn
Glad to be of service.
WM
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 03:08 pm
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Post Number: 1021
Registered: 07-2006
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Weathermon on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:43 am, wrote:They were surprised by our unscheduled visit
Yep, we were putting our shoes on to head out the door and walk up to meet you!
For those who don't know Weatherman and his "Mi Lady" they are as nice in person as they come across in this report. |
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Ziggy
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:29 pm
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Post Number: 170
Registered: 07-2006
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| Good job!! |
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:58 pm
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Post Number: 1022
Registered: 07-2008
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 03:08 pm, wrote:For those who don't know Weatherman and his "Mi Lady" they are as nice in person as they come across in this report.
Aw, shucks, Mo Glenn!
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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yetta
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:48 pm
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Post Number: 1809
Registered: 12-2006
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Wow, nice pictures! The flowers are unbelievable! So nice to see this growth while the fall is upon us here in the States. It always kills me soul during the fall...it is so breathtaking yet one knows that all the blooms, leafs, etc. are going to be gone soon. Quite difficult to swallow sometimes. The only thing that seems to keep me hopeful is our winter trip to Jamaica. I can again feel the warmth, see the flowers, see all the colors and be at home again. Soon come Negril and I will be waiting to see, feel, smell, and wallow in the beauty.
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justchuck
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 01:16 am
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Post Number: 642
Registered: 07-2006
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I love your report. You must have gotten a new camera, your pics are wonderful!
For Sure All Right
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 07:42 am
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Post Number: 519
Registered: 09-2006
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Wonderful pictures...thank you for giving us day by day..wonderful!
Love is what makes the world go around...At least it should be!
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Patti
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 07:54 am
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Post Number: 109
Registered: 01-2008
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Loving it - Thank You!
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Weathermon
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 08:33 am
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Post Number: 1027
Registered: 07-2008
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justchuck on: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 01:16 am, wrote:You must have gotten a new camera, your pics are wonderful!
Thank you; but the camera is the same one I've had for a few years - Sony Cheapshot DSC-40. It's probably that Red Stripe was not a factor in most of the photos.
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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Reneé
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 05:41 pm
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Post Number: 327
Registered: 06-2009
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| thanks for the reports and pics, weathermon!! |
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jerseygyal
Member posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 06:22 am
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Post Number: 127
Registered: 01-2008
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Oh!! I miss my Maureen at For Real!! Soon Come!!
Live life to the fullest...
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Jim- Donna
Member posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 10:47 am
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Post Number: 3072
Registered: 01-2007
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another great report! Now I have to fine the others!
I'll Love you till the stars fall out of the sky! Trip #6
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Weathermon
Member posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 07:27 pm
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Post Number: 1049
Registered: 07-2008
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back up
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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jerseygyal
Member posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 09:51 am
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Post Number: 129
Registered: 01-2008
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Great pics!
Live life to the fullest...
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