Ode to Negril

[Marilyn]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No mon - de wife she come much later... that was the story of my first visit. Long time ago. Single then. And naive.

Anyway, we can't all have a heart of gold and picture-perfect lives like, apparently from your story, you do.

Oh, and IMO you shouldn't be so judgemental about the working girls (&quot;whore&quot; - your word). Many are just people from a poor country trying to make a living, and not all are thieves.

Anyway, you take care, and have a nice day,
Peace,
A_J, writing from paradise (Negril)

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Well if it's an old tale from your single days, that clears everything up and makes it all alright, right?

[Seveen]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No mon - de wife she come much later... that was the story of my first visit. Long time ago. Single then. And naive.

Anyway, we can't all have a heart of gold and picture-perfect lives like, apparently from your story, you do.

Oh, and IMO you shouldn't be so judgemental about the working girls (&quot;whore&quot; - your word). Many are just people from a poor country trying to make a living, and not all are thieves.

Anyway, you take care, and have a nice day,
Peace,
A_J, writing from paradise (Negril)

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just rub my noise with that &quot;writing from paradise&quot;

tell the folks at BBB i said hello

[uglywhitedude]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Oh, and IMO you shouldn't be so judgemental about the working girls (&quot;whore&quot; - your word). Many are just people from a poor country trying to make a living, and not all are thieves. </div></div>

As believers in Christ, we hate sin by refusing to take part in it and by condemning it when we see it. Sin is to be hated, not excused or taken lightly. We love sinners by being faithful in witnessing to them of the forgiveness that is available through Jesus Christ. A true act of love is treating someone with respect and kindness even though he/she knows you do not approve of his lifestyle and/or choices. It is not loving to allow a person to remain stuck in sin. It is not hateful to tell a person he/she is in sin. In fact, the exact opposites are true. We love the sinner by speaking the truth in love. We hate the sin by refusing to condone, ignore, or excuse it.

[A_J]

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&gt; As believers in Christ, we hate sin by refusing to
&gt; take part in it and by condemning it when we see it.
&gt; Sin is to be hated, not excused or taken lightly...

Ouch. Well, my day of atonement is coming up, so I will be sure to go to temple and pray for forgiveness for my sins. Though I fear in your eyes I'm unreedemable anyway, being of a religion that does not believe in Christ...

[Marilyn]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&gt; As believers in Christ, we hate sin by refusing to
&gt; take part in it and by condemning it when we see it.
&gt; Sin is to be hated, not excused or taken lightly...

Ouch. Well, my day of atonement is coming up, so I will be sure to go to temple and pray for forgiveness for my sins. Though I fear in your eyes I'm unreedemable anyway, being of a religion that does not believe in Christ...

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If you believe in kindness to your fellow man then that is a good thing.

[A_J]

Re: Ode to Negril

&gt; If you believe in kindness to your fellow man then that is a good thing.

Tank U! U seem like a cool lady, Marilyn.

A_J

[Vi]

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Welcome to Jamaicans,com AJ. Hey, I can appreciate your passion to write, especially if it’s about Jamaica….you do take the reader there. I’m sometimes a radical writer myself. However, as you can see, certain “expressions of one’s personal experiences” are taboo round these parts. The subject matter will eclipse the actual writing and you will get told. But you didn’t know that cuz you’re a newbie. I admit I flinched a little at your candidness; but, like I said, I enjoy your writing style and I’m sure others do too. I do hope you will stick around, become familiar with the board culture and find a comfy fit.

[Marilyn]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&gt; If you believe in kindness to your fellow man then that is a good thing.

Tank U! U seem like a cool lady, Marilyn.

A_J


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thanks


I really wasn't trying to give you a hard time...call it trial by fiyah

[Bandana]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Welcome to Jamaicans,com AJ. Hey, I can appreciate your passion to write, especially if it’s about Jamaica….you do take the reader there. I’m sometimes a radical writer myself. However, as you can see, certain “expressions of one’s personal experiences” are taboo round these parts. The subject matter will eclipse the actual writing and you will get told. But you didn’t know that cuz you’re a newbie. I admit I flinched a little at your candidness; but, like I said, I enjoy your writing style and I’m sure others do too. I do hope you will stick around, become familiar with the board culture and find a comfy fit. </div></div>


Vi

[Vi]

Re: Ode to Negril

<span style="font-weight: bold">((((((((((Bandana)))))))))) </span>[/b] You never, ever, ever fail to make me smile!!!!

[Bandana]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-weight: bold">((((((((((Bandana)))))))))) </span>[/b] You never, ever, ever fail to make me smile!!!! </div></div>

I wish I had your e-mail address...


I could make you smile allllll day

[rudemonk]

Re: Ode to Negril

lmao

[Marielle]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A_J</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, and IMO you shouldn't be so judgemental about the working girls (&quot;whore&quot; - your word). Many are just people from a poor country trying to make a living, and not all are thieves.</div></div>

I agree. When cycling thru the red light district and seeing the girls in the windows, I just think &quot;There, but for the grace of God, go I&quot;.......

[halfwaytree]

Re: Ode to Negril

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Marielle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I agree. When cycling thru the red light district and seeing the girls in the windows, I just think &quot;There, but for the grace of God, go I&quot;....... </div></div>

Couldn't agree more!

Same thing I think when I see a homeless person sleeping on the sidewalk.

[A_J]

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&gt;&gt; When cycling thru the red light district and seeing the girls in the windows,

You're from Amsterdam? Kool...