Update on "THE BIG MOVE"

**n.c.rootswoman** · 02-27-2006, 10:46 PM

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How about Jamaica Jewel? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Good one Greenie [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

Wonderful work you do.
I love the green necklace most!

Now JJ your livin out are dreams,
[img]/forums/images/graemlins/70388-shameonyou.gif[/img] so careful with our delutions! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img]
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**Ja. Jewel** · 02-27-2006, 11:09 PM

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I thought it was kinda catchy!!...anyone else?

I love those green beads also. They are called seafoam chalcedony. I've been able to get that stone in other shapes, but can't find that one again.

Today my mattresses were delivered...2 twin,& 2 queens...never mind that I don't have the beds yet!

I ordered 2 great looking wicker chairs for the seating area at the table n the kitchen/livng/diningroom of the upstairs apt and the furniture man is working on the kitchen cabinets for the upstairs also (natural cedar)...all are supposed to be ready next week...soon cum, [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Tomorrow I'll be giving the fabric to cover the two futons and for one shower curtain to the seamstress n Duncans. I decided to concentrate my time on getting all the woodwork sanded and painted, and bway!, is it ever time consuming. But, I'm determined to get it done!...no matter how long it takes.

**Nanook** · 02-28-2006, 12:33 AM

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I vote for the name Jamaica Jewel! PERFECT!!! It sounds so nice I can't wait to visit!

In one word...

PERSEVERENCE! That is you! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

**Ja. Jewel** · 02-28-2006, 12:20 PM

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Rain, rain, rain, ..tons of it! Woke several times last night to the sound of it coming down pretty good but drifted off to sleep again…this morning more is coming down again. It is something we must be thankful for because it sustains all life on the earth and makes all fresh and green again, but sometimes a Yaad, it causes BIG problems!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Houses get flooded, roads get washed away or become impassable in certain areas [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]…I am lucky, in that when it rains the worst that happens in my yaad is several areas of the lawn are a little low, so those areas fill up a little, until the rain stops. It usually doesn’t take more than a day for the water to disappear though, because the drainage seems to be pretty good…..still comin’ down pretty hard. Looks like an all day ting to me. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

I got some extremely discouraging news this morning from the co. I ordered my windows from….They have not even been shipped yet and they take 3 weeks to get here. These windows were ordered in Dec. of last year. I was promised that we would have them by end of Feb. or beginning of Mar. Now it looks like it will be more like the end of Mar. or beginning of April….and I had been planning to be open for business on Apr. 1!!

Really, everything else is closed to being finished inside, as far as the builder is concerned. I’m still painting and sanding woodwork but that is an ongoing process for awhile….but, until the windows and grills are in place, we can’t put in any furniture, curtains, blinds, etc, but at least the kitchen cabinets can be installed. This is very disappointing……

Don’t think I mentioned this before, but when I was trying to decide what direction to go as far as counters and cabinets, I checked out a place in Mobay, Sheffield True Value, for corian counter tops and ready-made cabinets…..the price was outrageous to me!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] That’s probably because I’ve never priced that kind of thing before, but I knew it was unaffordable for me to go that route, but I still wanted something unique and good quality, so after looking at other options (not many) I decided to have concrete counters poured and tile them & then have the cabinets custom-made from cedar, which worked out to about half the price! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I picked a terra cotta color 6” tile, very earthy, that blends well with the “slate” looking floor tiles and sand colored walls. I think the natural cedar cabinets will complete the plan very nicely.

The upper floor has all open beamed natural wood ceilings and earthy colors for walls, with mahogany louvered closet doors, framed with off-white door frames.

The lower floor has a much lighter feeling with white-wash on the closet doors and soft, beachy colors for the walls.

Anyway, rain still a fall, so No work a gwan by the builder and I need to get to work on some beading to take to Ochie tomorrow to try and get $ to pay my internet bill…more time………..

**Ja. Jewel** · 03-01-2006, 01:24 AM

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I’m sooooooo excited!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70371-jump.gif[/img]….I found such a great place to get plants today! The selection was unbelievable!…even better than at Cranbrook Flower Forest.

Once a year, on Ash Wed., in Hague, between Falmouth & Duncans , an agricultural fair is held, showcasing all manner of plants & animals. Lots of peeps who grow their own plants bring them to sell. If you go the day before (today) you get first dibs on some really great plants at reasonable prices….some I’d never even seen or heard of…some of the most unusual, beautiful hibiscus I’d ever seen and a little of everyting.

I was just like a kid inna candy store! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/bannana_purple.gif[/img] Plants are really a weakness for me and of course, I have the excuse of landscaping the yard.

I got a HUGE gorgeous peace lilly for the upstars bedroon and a wonderful clay pot, made in St. Eliz. With 3 rasta heads on it to plant it in. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70371-jump.gif[/img]

I seem to be turning into a bougainvillea addict…bought 4 more….one is called surprise (has fushia and white blossoms on the same plant!) Also got a beautiful white diffenbachia, lots of white & purple heather, a new variety of coleus, a mandevilla (looks like an allamanda, but has white flowers) and a variegated leaf gardenia. Oh, I forgot, I also got a rose of Sharon (looks like an outrageously beautiful red hibiscus, only better, if you can imagine that!) and also a very large, velvety prayer plant to put in my shady garden.

The reggae music was playing, the chicken was jerking and I was having the time of my life!!
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**Sendnuluv** · 03-01-2006, 04:01 AM

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I'm loving this!!!

Thank you for letting us all know how everything is going.

Can't wait to see pictures posted!!

**mari** · 03-01-2006, 07:41 AM

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Tips:
1.Ask people to let you look at their (whatever you need done). If it pleases ask for the name of the workman. Then ask them if "im a shuffeler". If they say yes it means he is not reliable.

2. Get a furniture maker to finish the door jambs or anything else to do with wood for you.

3. Only give a very small down payment, and stipulate that the rest will only be paid when the job is finished.

4. Always ask the price, and bargain, bargain, bargain. The price named by the workman is one he expects you to bargain about.

5. Ask for estimates from several persons and use them as a bargaining point.

Don't be ashamed, see bargaining as a game to be practised and excelled at. It pays out in $$$

**MsExced** · 03-01-2006, 12:16 PM

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Ja. Jewel looking your story continued good luck with your busniess.

**Ja. Jewel** · 03-01-2006, 04:00 PM

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Yardie, Thanks so much for the tips on doing biz a Yaad...I'm open to any upfull suggestions to make this whole project work and to make my journey as smooth & painless as possible....Thanks all for looking in & making comments!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70371-jump.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]...this is definately still a work in progress!

**loops** · 03-01-2006, 04:02 PM

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booo hoooo hoooooo...that ag fair sounds like so much fun!!!!!!

sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...i cannot wait to see your plantings!

you have the same problem i do staying away from plants...i'm a plant fair a minute in the spring.

**wandaweberg** · 03-01-2006, 06:43 PM

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Ja Jewel - so glad I had time to venture around on the board and find this thread!!!

Best wishes in getting your home together. And your “observations” about JA life are making me laugh out loud - so true you are - meticulous car washing, soon come, roughness to wood, etc. Things that I’ve noticed but never placed to words!

Sooooo sorry about your stolen jewelry.

Love the yard name “Jamaican Jewel” as well.

Haven’t been to your jewelry link yet - but am going there now!!!!

**Ochigal** · 03-01-2006, 08:04 PM

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Ja. Jewel...as the moderator of this forum...I have to put my foot down. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED TIME AND TIME AGAIN....and I will only warn you mone more time.

GIVE US PICTURES OR ELSE.... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70388-shameonyou.gif[/img]

[img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] the kitchen counters and wall color sound warm and lovely! Would reallllllly like to see how it looks...hint hint. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

**Travellah** · 03-01-2006, 08:10 PM

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Ja.Jewel [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70377-loveeyes.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70377-loveeyes.gif[/img] your jewelery and the sounds of the place is enough to fill the imagination...cant wait to see pictures.

Congrats on everything...keep going! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

**Ja. Jewel** · 03-02-2006, 10:49 AM

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Ochie, the kitchen "cupboards" are still in the process of being built. I expect them to be installed sometime next week, along with getting my 2 wicker chairs for the lttle glass top eating table.....

You'll just have to wait tll loops gets here to see photos. That should be around the 22nd.

I had hoped to take nuff shots of the interior also, furnished, but, if I still don't have my windows, I can't put in the furniture, blinds, curtains, etc. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

You may have to be content with photos of the yard and the seaview from the upstairs. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks everyone else for your comments and words of encouragement! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70371-jump.gif[/img]

**Ja. Jewel** · 03-02-2006, 11:06 AM

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The last 2 days have dawned sunny and bright after the deluge we experienced on Mon. night & part of Tues.

The rain has caused some problems on the main road to Ochie, but is still passable. There is a low area of road in Salem, just outside of Runaway Bay, that s STILL under construction, that always gets flooded when it rains. It makes for very slow going, but you can still get where you’re going.

We also have been without water since Tues. I do have 2 tanks, but now have to have the plumber figure a way to connect one to the new addition…can’t have my guests go without water!!!…not sure what has caused it but maybe debris or too much dirt has gotton into the water lines.

Can’t do any planting until I find some soil….still working on it. The search goes on.

I successfully collected money for jewelry I sold to a shop in Ochie….they are always asking for more, so this venue is a good source of a steady, small income for me…just need to have the time to produce.

Today is going to be a painting day for me….I’m off to work!
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