Champagne Toasts in Sweet Negril!

[Vi]

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I returned to my spot on the beach to disconnect my way. To say my good bys and build up the strength I’ll need to get on that plane tomorrow. Having one of those moments when I want to be alone, but I don’t want to be alone. I’m sure the powers that be will decide for me.

I’m enjoying my music and little by little, I’m letting Jamaica go. Focusing on the details of my next reach helps. I'm proud my mind is not thinking about crying.

I see a mature man trudge across the sand. Black pants, heavy black shoes and a long sleeve white shirt. As he gets closer, I notice the man is not affected by the heat at all. He looks refreshed and cool. Me, I can’t stop sweating. In fact, I’m regretting not being on Billy’s boat.

“Good afternoon.”

I look up.

“Good afternoon”

He’s well into his forties…maybe early fifties.

[Vi]

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I guess my smile gave him permission to stick around a while. He kneels down. He’s holding a large cluster of keys which he flips every now and then. He asks me questions, I answer them while wondering to myself just how long will he be able to keep that position.

He finally drags one of the chairs closer and gets comfy. I don’t mind. The conversation is lite and it was keeping my mind off of leaving…well until he asked me out. Told him I couldn’t cuz I wouldn’t be here. He got real quiet then said he saw me four days ago but hesitated approaching me. He flipped the keys hard this time. All I could do was smile.

[R00TS]

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I like this Vi... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img] really, i like it all [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img]

[Vi]

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Thanks ROOTS. so hard looking at those empty seats without dying to sit in one.

[Vi]

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We made the moment work by sharing interesting conversation. Very interesting to the point I began to feel frustrated because soon it would end. Just like this gorgeous day. Just like this perfect visit. Another good conversation will have ended.



We chatted until sunset. That was our cue to say goodbye. That was my cue to completely release Jamaica so I could walk away without shedding a tear. I got his information and promised to call when I reached home. So much I’m going miss about being here. Moments like this is at the top of the list. Good chat and a superb sunset.

[Vi]

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My last moments….reflections….reflections….tears….reflecti ons

I get up early. Have tea and fruit on the balcony. Only time I sat out there the entire visit. Got restless quick. Sitting idle is NOT how I want to spend my last moments here. I get up and out.




A few more pics before the inevitable departure. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

I stopped by the office to say so long and drop off some things I wouldn’t be taking back. The handle on my brand new american touristor locked in the down position. Made it rough to drag around so I had to lighten the load. The boombox and the half ton of batteries were given away.





I saw two ladies from housekeeping on ground level talking to a guest who was standing on the second floor. I notice a gardener looking in the man's direction shaking his head in disgust. I look up again and gagged. The 80 plus bag of drooping skin was in the buff. His nasty engorged sacks were practically hitting the tops of their heads. So dyam disrespectful. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img]

[Vi]

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I did buy souvenirs this time. Two key chains with rasta color sandals attached. A right and a left. Both for me. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

[Kojak and Lucky]

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No comment on Mr. Droopy [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad2.gif[/img]

LOVE the colors of the shirts & wraps...think I need to make a shopping list...

[Vi]

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a pure nasty sight, ms. Lucky, [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img] a pure nasty sight. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif[/img]

[Vi]

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The airline gods were kind to me this reach. My flight out doesn’t leave until 4:45. Gives me time to properly prepare to be back in the US….. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img] Cold and snow will greet me…URGH…can’t think about that now!

[Vi]

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It’s still early, yet there are a lot of folks on the beach. Too many. And the sight of them starts to vex me. Me jealous bad because I’m leaving and they get to stay a likkle longer. I hate that!!!



I stop to say good by to Torre. Ended up being a 25 minute good bye. Lawd the bwoy can chat!!!! Gave me his number and stuff. A real sweet kid, but he doesn’t have an “off” button.

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] Sammy and Mokatee [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]…..these front row seats are waiting for us ladies [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

[Vi]

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My driver friend Gee calls to tell me he’s picking me up early to head to the airport. I didn’t like it, but wasn’t going to fuss. Time now is too precious for fussin.

I head back, double check to make sure everything I was taking back was in the cases. Did last minute kitchen cleaning and paced until he got there. I knew if I sat still, I would fall apart.

Gee soon arrives and we leave. “Why we leave so early?” “We can take our time getting to Mobay…maybe stop along the way.”

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] --> Me

First stop was this place for callaloo, ackee and salftish. Dang I’m going to miss my favorite foods.

[sammy]

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WOW this is lovely!

[sammy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[IMG] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] Sammy and Mokatee [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]…..these front row seats are waiting for us ladies [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]



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I'll take the end seat please [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

[mokatee]

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Vi, I didn't cry much after I came back home, I was on meds and bedrest, sickness comsumed any thoughts I had. But this last page of your report just drove a knife right through the center of my being. The picture above clenched it all. I had the bestest time and I look forward to doing it again, reallll soon hopefully [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]