March At Home

[Yuriatin]

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Whatta ting eee Laurel?!

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Don't ask me how people ah guh mek it.

But then again - we always do - somehow.

Just wish it didn't have to be so, so painful$$.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Laurel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">fun tagging along Yuri !!

**ugh** ... those flippen prices of building product ~ mek fe bruk bruk pockets!!

Mr. chats that when he bought his first ton of steel (was in the yard when I first came along in 2001) he paid $17,500 ... as you said - now it is up to $93,000 & $96,000 .... every day is jumpin up!!! **sigh** and stone, and sand, and cement, and blocks ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ still - little by little it will get done ~

Love the flowers ~ make me happy too!!

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[Seveen]

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<span style='font-family: Fixedsys'>i like your style [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

thanks for sharing [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]</span>

[Yuriatin]

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Word.

Tings gahn fram bad tuh werse outta yahd yah man! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

For the life of me, I thought I'd have these photos all posted by now but it's just been mad busy and because I was gone so long, I've been working crazy late.

I'll finish for sure this week guys ... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YuriYuri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Little house sitting way down in a valley on the way to the falls ...

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Really like this one...the varendah is pretty cool [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

US$35 for a 45min ride on a horse??? I would be taking a pass too...

Thanks for sharing [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] </div></div>

[Yuriatin]

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Seveeeeeen! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style='font-family: Fixedsys'>i like your style [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

thanks for sharing [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]</span> </div></div>

[Vi]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YuriYuri</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.....No matter what, I didn't want to check the chainsaw in the box because I knew when I got to Mobay, when customs saw this lovely new chainsaw in a brand spankin' new box, they'd charge me out the arse! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

I took they saw out of the box and wrapped it in bubble wrap and taped it. I then put some white thread around it - *more on why to come*

This is the actual wheeling duffle bag that I have and I just packed my clothes and used the clothes to surround and cushion the saw. [img][/img]

I prayed [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img] like I never have the nite before the flite because, no one to take me, I had to take a taxi to the airport. If they'd turned me around because of the saw, I was going to miss my flight!

To my surprise and delight, they didn't even open my bag when I got to JFK.

When I got to JA and opened my luggage, all the thread was still around the saw and all clothes exactly as packed. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] SWEET!!! This is what I’m talkin bout!!!! Yuri I Love your determination and your energy!!! Big Up girl. I’ve taken a micro wave, but it was easy to conceal. I couldn’t imagine how you got the saw through. Thanks for explaining. I’m still very impressed!!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

[rudemonk]

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seems like construction is going back to wood homes.

[Nanook]

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Great report & photos so far Yuri! Lookin forward to more! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img]

[Laurel]

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right Monk .... I have seen ALOT of board home construction in the works along with the ever present one-sie two-sie, block by block construction.

My sister, bless her heart, asked if our 'foundation outlined (with weeds and bush growing within) and partial walls up' next phase was ruins?? She did not realize that was all 'new construction' in the works ~

Hope you come with more to share when you can Yuri ... write on!!

[QK13]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">US$35 for a 45min ride on a horse??? I would be taking a pass too... </div></div>

Actually considering where you're riding... $35us not a bad deal.
Just going on a local trail ride in this area I see $50 -$60 an hour and that's usually just on a trail thru the local woods.

[Yuriatin]

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I hear you Q.

But for me, I felt it too much for what they were offering.

Heck, I could've rented a scooter right there in Negril for a whole day with $35.




<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Q.K</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">US$35 for a 45min ride on a horse??? I would be taking a pass too... </div></div>

Actually considering where you're riding... $35us not a bad deal.
Just going on a local trail ride in this area I see $50 -$60 an hour and that's usually just on a trail thru the local woods.


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[Yuriatin]

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Anyway - am back. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

So we finally got to Mayfield Falls.

Like I warned, I didn't take many pix there and believe me, I'm kicking myself now. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

I was TOO relaxed I think - if that's possible [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] ... enjoying it TOO much to whip out my camera often.

And trust mi - ooonu dun no seh di one dem whe mi av inna bathsuit, mi naina put dem up yah bah bah! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

We're walking down the step hill walkway to the falls. Many of y'all have been I'm sure but for those who don't know ... you park at the top of a hill and walk down to the falls area.

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[Yuriatin]

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There's a large group going down in front of us - not sure if you can make them out ... ?

About 25 were in the group - some tourists who were in line in front of us.

I did like how they had 2 prices: "tourists" and "locals".

I thought the price was more than fair. If I recall it was $400 for each of us.

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[Yuriatin]

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I flippin’ LOVE this place.
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It’s very well "done" but yet, not "done".

Very organized.

The grounds are beautiful.

Pay for your entry, go in and they greet you so warmly.

You’re get a guide and that person stays with from the second you’re in until you leave.

Our guide was named Sean Jolly and this made was unbelievable wonderful.

There’s a bar, gift shop, changing rooms, lockers, etc.

Nobody pressures you. Juss ez.

Sweet yuh si man?! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

You change into your swimsuit or shorts or whatever you’re wearing to climb.

They lock your stuff in some lockers and you take your camera with you. Anyhow yuh drappie yuh salt an dem mek yuh no dat fram yuh staht.

[Yuriatin]

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Here’s one of the guides getting ready to dive from a platform.

It had to be at LEAST 100 feet up! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

I couldn't believe it - I HAD to get this shot. Thankfully I was able to catch it on video as well.


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[Yuriatin]

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I don't even have the words to describe the falls and the climb.

The water was crisp and cool but not too crazy cold.

The whole walk lasted about an hour but can be more but right now it's not.

Due to Hurricane Dean, lots of trees are still down and blocking the way for a good ways up.

No matter - the walk and climb is still more than long enuff to enjoy.

No amount of pictures I have or DONT have can explain how beautiful this place is and how truly great the people are.
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