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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 04:09 pm
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Post Number: 1019
Registered: 07-2008
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Day 3, Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mi Lady and I awoke to another gorgeous Jamaican morning. Bright blue skies, clouds rimming the Caribbean. A wonderful discussion with Sharlton, one of the gardeners at the Co Co. Looks like another perfect day in Paradise.
We had breakfast at the Co Co again. It seems to be becoming a habit. Elvis serenaded us at our breakfast for about ¾ hour. He has a very nice voice.
We took a chance and walked right this morning, north past Couples Negril. Lots more beach at Treehouse.
The sky was just beautiful! There is nothing like the sky and its changes like the Caribbean.
We walked back to the Co Co LaPalm and relaxed on the beach the remainder of the afternoon. The water was so warm – warmer than I can remember it being in Jamaica.
Norman, the Pattyman came by, pushing his bicycle. We stopped him and ordered 4 patties – 2 vegetable (callaloo mostly), 2 beef (mystery meat) - $400J plus tip.And, of course a RS from the For Real. Everything hit the spot.
Watched the white hats do their job.
We went back to our hacienda to change into our evening shorts and tank top. Then Mi Lady and I strolled down to Aqua (formerly Aqua Moon) for the sunset webcast, arriving shortly after “I don’t have a clue”. (You ever notice that clocks are meaningless in Jamaica most of the time?)
We met up with MoGlenn and Sweetsop once again and of course Rob Graves, Buckeye fan extraordinaire.
We had some rum drinks – the Aqua has lots of different rums from which to choose. I don’t recall the exact number. I think rum was a factor.
We were entertained by the bartender with a great sense of balance.
The sun set again on another perfect day!
We said our goodbyes and began our walk back to the Co Co. First we had to stop to see our friend Delroy at Island Twist.
He was really worried about his job in April because of new management coming in. Now he is very relaxed and happy. This is another fine gentleman that I could spend an afternoon with. Oh, I already had, several times- something about good conversation and $ 150J Red Stripe does it for me every time.
Mi Lady and I dined on Callaloo pizza – $ 13.00 US - very good, but no pix. Mi belly won out on that one.
We continued our saunter up the beach to the For Real (where else) and a dose of Maureen.
While there we had some excitement.
There was a British couple seated at the opposite side of the bar and a Jamaican seated very close to the women, who was trying her best to stay away from the Jamaican. After a bit of observing what was gwan, Maureen lit into the Jamaican, not understanding Patois, I don’t know what was discussed. But the Jamaican hustler lost the discussion and was kicked out of the bar and Maureen told him that she did not want to see him in her bar again. The British couple was relieved to see him go.
No different than here – the economy has brought out the worst in some people. We did notice a marked increase in downright begging this reach.
We sauntered over to our abode and crashed for the evening. Tomorrow is Red Dragon day! Yippee!!
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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dave
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 04:15 pm
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Post Number: 1635
Registered: 06-2006
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enjoying your reports & photos 
the veggie patties from Norman are great beach food 
... mi gonna miss AJ #58 
soon come-
.........but not soon enough!.... 
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 04:19 pm
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Post Number: 1020
Registered: 07-2008
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dave on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 04:15 pm, wrote:enjoying your reports & photos
Thanks, Dave. I'm enjoying putting them together. I get to relive our Reach day by day.
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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nurse Marcia
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 05:51 pm
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Post Number: 2858
Registered: 06-2006
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Pure niceness.
~~Together, we will make a difference~~
http://www.friendsofjamaicausa.org
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Aqua
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 06:05 pm
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Post Number: 36
Registered: 08-2009
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| Hi Weathermon, We are really enjoying your photos and comments! Thank you for including our place. We now have nearly 70 rums. When are you coming back? |
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Weathermon
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:59 pm
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Post Number: 1023
Registered: 07-2008
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Aqua on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 06:05 pm, wrote:When are you coming back?
We'll see you in April, '10. Maybe you'll have 80 different rums by then!!??
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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groove
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:34 pm
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Post Number: 66
Registered: 09-2009
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| Great report....Keep em coming... |
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pretty40
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:40 pm
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Post Number: 219
Registered: 08-2008
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| Delroy is a great guy. Can't wait to have his Delroy special. 11 more days...... |
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Aqua
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:14 pm
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Post Number: 37
Registered: 08-2009
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| cheers! |
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Chet & Coleen
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:41 pm
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Post Number: 880
Registered: 07-2006
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I've been watching your pictures, there must be some of our foot prints in the sand in some of them,,,, we had to be walking the same turf in the same time frames
Respect for the pics
I did not know where I wanted to be, but in the end I got there
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TL
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:45 pm
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Post Number: 194
Registered: 10-2007
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Delroy is a fine gentleman & makes a mean drink! I hope that he is the first bartender to pour Den & I a cold one on Tuesday!
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WiscoJudy
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:05 pm
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Post Number: 517
Registered: 07-2008
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You two look so nice and relaxed...
Enjoy, and thanks for the report and pics.
A room without books is as a body without a soul.
-Cicero
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Weathermon
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 08:37 am
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Post Number: 1028
Registered: 07-2008
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Chet & Coleen on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 09:41 pm, wrote:there must be some of our foot prints in the sand in some of them
I thought some of those prints were Boardie prints!
groove on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:34 pm, wrote:Great report....Keep em coming...
Thanks! Day 4 Soon Come
WiscoJudy on: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:05 pm, wrote:You two look so nice and relaxed
It was difficult getting readjusted to the Michigan routine. Fortunately, I had the rest of the week off of work. Helen had to go back on Wednesday - it was hard.
Today's weather: Sunny and Hot, Hot, Hot!
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Reneé
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 05:44 pm
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Post Number: 328
Registered: 06-2009
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| beautiful sunset. the beach pics are wonderful. thank you again! |
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St. Louis Sally
Member posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 08:34 pm
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Post Number: 5473
Registered: 08-2006
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Hey you two thanks for taking me on your vacation love it all ..
send my respect to delroy |
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Weathermon
Member posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 07:25 pm
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Post Number: 1046
Registered: 07-2008
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Back up
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