THE BEST OF EVERYTHING ~

[Jamaicamiss]

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Laurel, lovely report so far. Love to see your family in the hills and their celebrations.

[rie]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tishamae</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">NOW i see why mister abu didn't want to leave the country

[[[Is soon as he is age to work, he'll probally be trying to help you 'save' so ya all can get back quick as possible!.(((Abu)))]]]]]



he was going to get his wind on with the lovely ladies

and he'll be paying for his own room before he gets busy on my dime: .

but yes the &quot;girls&quot; were checking him out on this visit - and he loved it - he doesn't get that attention at home [[- according to him - he's too black - smdh </div></div>]]] I don't like hearing this part at all. </div></div>

Sorry to get off topic, Laurel. That gungo peas soup makes my mouth water! Glad your Mister takes good care of you.

[Laurel]

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right Seveen ... the young people did have fun that night ... and it was being well supervised - by Mr. Big Man ... if the music was headed in a raunchy direction - he reminded The Spinner that 'we are home and this is The Family' ...

[Laurel]

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so - I had some problems with several teeth just prior to my trip - I had HOPED to be able to last until I returned to have to deal with them ... but that wish was hopeless! the teeth problems came full on!!! such pain -

but - I am in Jamaica, and Seveen is just down the road - with a plan to take a day trip over to Treasure Beach, they would drive past our home in 15 minutes and could slow down if we wanted to jump into the van ...

WE ARE IN!! we grab whatever money we have, grab the camera and we are off with Day Trippers - we had such a fun day.











Bim found his spot to keep watch - and of course the little children in the area have to gather around him.

[Laurel]

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spent such a wonderful day out in Treasure Beach ... I sat in water, the Children swam, late in the afternoon, all the others ate, but my mouth hurt so bad, I could not even dream of eatting ... too bad, cuz that food looked AWESOME!!

next day - I found a big bottle of advil ... went to the beach and hung out there with Seveen and my new friends ...

Ice Cream Man ... a treat for their late day on the beach.



we had some pretty sunsets - but my camera could not capture the beauty -

[Seveen]

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i'm so glad we had that day in treasure beach - it was so nice and peaceful

and i'm glad i didn't see abu climbing that tree until now - lol

judith was such a sport with the boys- everyone was able to stretch out and have a bit of alone time

and mark was the perfect driver for us!

[Laurel]

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Seveen - the all did look so funny - the three boys all climbing the tree ... Bim was hopeful that no one fell ... it was all good.

I think by Thursday, Marion sorted things out in her own household, and came over our way to take over the kitchen. She was preparing to cook ackee and saltfish for us &amp; and of course I had to have my dumplings.

Bim said he had THE BEST dough left from the other morning ... she could certainly use that - it was in the fridge.

she went for it ... and we did have to BUST out laughing - it was not covered, and certainly not any good for use.



it sat out for a few hours ... not even the ants were interested!!!

[Laurel]

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Marion prepping our Sunday Meal -







it was all about the Gungo Peas this trip ... ever so nice indeed.





Marion - thanks so much ... you continue to Rock Your Skills ... THE BEST SUNDAY LUNCH EVER!!

[diabolical_Tanya]

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Brown stew PORK

[Stormmey]

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I once took fassness while in JA saying am going to take a knike and pry the coconut from that hard shell....the knife slipped ended up getting 10 stitches or so at some hospital named Nuthall or something similar. Never again!! I cannot understand why they dont just use the coconut milk from the can.....chat bout the fresh coconut the Lady that works for my sis said na Meees we doan like the tin wone is di fresh one we want

[Seveen]

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i don't remember getting any of that

[sistacaf]

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<span style="font-style: italic">YUUUUMMMMM</span> oh that food looks <span style="font-style: italic">SO</span> good Laurel..... the coconuts and gungo peas alone make my mouth water, nevamine the finished plate with the meat and rice.....

wonderful!

but ooman, you must take your rest and sleep when you arrive! is no <span style="font-style: italic">wonder</span> u developed a migraine on day 3, after no sleep for days, who <span style="font-style: italic">wouldn't??</span>

(((Laurel)))

and i just adore the foto of you and miss seveen, <span style="font-style: italic">adore</span> it!

[Laurel]

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Sorry Seveen ... that happened to be your departure day ...

I went back to the beach on Monday - and Pinkie comes round to tell me that she looked for me all day on Sunday ... she had cooked an Indian meal with Roti for me and brought it with her to the shop ... she was sorry I was not there, so was I. She did find someone else to eat it so it was not wasted, and she will try again another time. Bless her cotton socks!

SistaC ... it is not a case of not taking my rest - trust me, it is peaceful and so serene in my home. I feel totally safe and content, so - the only reason I have that I cannot sleep, is shamefull!!!

i am afraid I will fart ... and snore ... and I do ~

well - of course he would never tell me if I fart in my sleep ... but when I do pass out and sleep, often he will just let me be - but sometimes he will have to shake me if the snoring and asthma snorting gets to be too anoying.

and then - some nights he does not hear a thing.

it takes me some time to get used to sleeping with him ... a week went past this time and finally I just passed out deeply. he said he tried to wake me for a little sumthin, and I just rolled over still passed out.

wasted precious time ...

[Laurel]

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Storms .... right - we would be using the poweder coconut milk, or the tin from time to time, but ... they absolutely do prefer to grate it from fresh.

I am so thrilled to have made such a wonderful connection with Marion. She is a wonderful companion - and coming to spend time with us gives her a break from her everyday as well. it works out beautifully for all of us.

[Laurel]

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Kim and Marion prepared to go back up to the country Sunday afternoon ...

Kim had back to school on Monday, and Marion had to help get her children ready and prepped to go back as well.

Teen Girl - in an outfit she bought at Grand Market ... so grown up!



around our yard -