Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)

[Marie876 0]

When you are in the 'nothing to declare line with 4- 70lbs bags, for a 5 day stay and the Customer Service person is looking at you like you must be crazy. Then you proceed to explain 1 bag is for shoes, another for make -up and the other 2 bags contains at least 4 change of outfits per day. All the while you are whispering under your breath, I will never bring another thing to JA that doesn't belong to me. At the same time hoping that no one wants to look inside any of the bags.

4 bags?! Which airline is that? Air Jamaica only lets me travel with two 50lb bags

The last time I went I had one suitcase with my things and the other with things my mother was sending for my grandma..rice, toilet tissue, tin food, the whole nine! Me did in the line a fret to rass. Luckily I got a nice lady who believed I needed so much things for a couple days

Edited April 23, 2008 by Marie87

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Travelling in and out of JA has always been an adventure for me - On my first trip ever on Air JA (and to Jamaica), we had the most bizarre experience on the return trip - I was exhausted to the point that as soon as I sat in my seat I was asleep. Some Jamaican woman woke me up to cross over me into the seat next to me - She proceeded to hand me her baby to hold while she went and got the rest of her family sorted out. I couldn't believe it - I was dead asleep, then next think I knew I was holding this chubby baby!

r u serious?? girl that is too funny, not only that she put her baby in a stranger's arms, but one that was DEAD SLEEP DWL.. how nice it must be to live in a culture so carefree, JAMAICA JAMAICA

It's funny, when I first went to England, I used to treat babies the way you do in Jamaica, ie if they are doing something wrong you stop them, or talk to them etc....Stopped that pretty quick

Funniest thing is when my son was two years old, we went to Jamaica and every time someone passed us in the street, he'd wave. They would ALWAYS wave back and say hi to him, men women and children.

We went back to London he tried that a few times they didn't even see him lol....

I have held people's babies while they went to the bathroom, or looked after them on planes etc.....Again, when my son was younger and I took him to JA just the two of us, I NEVER had to worry about him at the beach because EVERYONE would be looking after him, it's just a cultural thing, children are a GROUP project, not just the responsibility of the parents....

[Marie876 0]

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

JG - Solid...are you serious?! I'm checking out everything on Lush's website...any recommendations?

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Ok M2B. My birthday is 6/6. Can I fit into your carryon? I hope you got a seat close to the front of the plane, cause when the plane lands it is like a mad rush to get off. It is like they have something in the airport giving away to the first person that gets off

no way!!! that is too funny girl.. mommy make sure u sit back and wait on di people dem mi gyal.. hubby be all vexed if ya hurt yuhself in di mad dash off di plane

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people ...I'm like "Yeah! :Knocking dung deh Granny han deh 7 pickney dem was worth hit!" Because trust mi by the time yuh ton round...the line is twisting back and forth han people pon deh line fuh days! My boys knew the drill...as soon as the door opens and we get off "RUN!!!...Just stand pon deh line han wait fuh mi! Let people guh ahead one by one ...til mi reach!" ...But it's more hurry hup han wait fuh deh bags dem inna customs ... A MESS!!

Bless,

Gill

I hate it when I speed thru customs and then have to sit and wait for my bags. Then as soon as I have my bags load up on the trolly the nothing to declare line is long as hell

When you are in the 'nothing to declare line with 4- 70lbs bags, for a 5 day stay and the Customer Service person is looking at you like you must be crazy. Then you proceed to explain 1 bag is for shoes, another for make -up and the other 2 bags contains at least 4 change of outfits per day. All the while you are whispering under your breath, I will never bring another thing to JA that doesn't belong to me. At the same time hoping that no one wants to look inside any of the bags.

4 bags?! Which airline is that? Air Jamaica only lets me travel with two 50lb bags

The last time I went I had one suitcase with my things and the other with things my mother was sending for my grandma..rice, toilet tissue, tin food, the whole nine! Me did in the line a fret to rass. Luckily I got a nice lady who believed I needed so much things for a couple days

I usually travel American Airline, 2 bags free and the other bag at a cost, with the fourth bag being a carry-on that is busting at the seams, with a big tote bag as my purse. Paying also for all over 50lbs, cussing that I could have brought another plane ticket and had the extra seat to my self.

[*JG* 2]

Ok M2B. My birthday is 6/6. Can I fit into your carryon? I hope you got a seat close to the front of the plane, cause when the plane lands it is like a mad rush to get off. It is like they have something in the airport giving away to the first person that gets off

no way!!! that is too funny girl.. mommy make sure u sit back and wait on di people dem mi gyal.. hubby be all vexed if ya hurt yuhself in di mad dash off di plane

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people ...I'm like "Yeah! :Knocking dung deh Granny han deh 7 pickney dem was worth hit!" Because trust mi by the time yuh ton round...the line is twisting back and forth han people pon deh line fuh days! My boys knew the drill...as soon as the door opens and we get off "RUN!!!...Just stand pon deh line han wait fuh mi! Let people guh ahead one by one ...til mi reach!" ...But it's more hurry hup han wait fuh deh bags dem inna customs ... A MESS!!

Bless,

Gill

I hate it when I speed thru customs and then have to sit and wait for my bags. Then as soon as I have my bags load up on the trolly the nothing to declare line is long as hell

I never check so I never wait.

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

Solid shampoo & conditioner???!! Never heard of it - you rub it in your hair?

Sort of. You work it into a lather and then rub the bar and hands in your hair. It is a thing of beauty. I use it every single day.

Solid means a lot less preservatives and packaging. Better for you and the environment. Check out www.Lush.com. Look at the US part of the site.

[dancehallquana 5]

Travelling in and out of JA has always been an adventure for me - On my first trip ever on Air JA (and to Jamaica), we had the most bizarre experience on the return trip - I was exhausted to the point that as soon as I sat in my seat I was asleep. Some Jamaican woman woke me up to cross over me into the seat next to me - She proceeded to hand me her baby to hold while she went and got the rest of her family sorted out. I couldn't believe it - I was dead asleep, then next think I knew I was holding this chubby baby!

r u serious?? girl that is too funny, not only that she put her baby in a stranger's arms, but one that was DEAD SLEEP DWL.. how nice it must be to live in a culture so carefree, JAMAICA JAMAICA

It's funny, when I first went to England, I used to treat babies the way you do in Jamaica, ie if they are doing something wrong you stop them, or talk to them etc....Stopped that pretty quick

Funniest thing is when my son was two years old, we went to Jamaica and every time someone passed us in the street, he'd wave. They would ALWAYS wave back and say hi to him, men women and children.

We went back to London he tried that a few times they didn't even see him lol....

I have held people's babies while they went to the bathroom, or looked after them on planes etc.....Again, when my son was younger and I took him to JA just the two of us, I NEVER had to worry about him at the beach because EVERYONE would be looking after him, it's just a cultural thing, children are a GROUP project, not just the responsibility of the parents....

i bet!!! its such a shame too, even here in the States. sometimes u are afraid to even say something to kids.. u might get cussed out. u tink di parents will punish them or make them apologize.. naa, dey may cuss u out again!!

[*JG* 2]

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

JG - Solid...are you serious?! I'm checking out everything on Lush's website...any recommendations?

I'm really bad.....I'm hooked on everything. Working there gives me 50% discount. Andre is just as hooked.

Where do you live, Marie? There are Lush's all over the place. It's best to go in. As long as it isn't something solid we don't cut (like the solid shampoo bars, bubble bars, bombs, a few others) you can ask for free samples.

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Ok M2B. My birthday is 6/6. Can I fit into your carryon? I hope you got a seat close to the front of the plane, cause when the plane lands it is like a mad rush to get off. It is like they have something in the airport giving away to the first person that gets off

no way!!! that is too funny girl.. mommy make sure u sit back and wait on di people dem mi gyal.. hubby be all vexed if ya hurt yuhself in di mad dash off di plane

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people ...I'm like "Yeah! :Knocking dung deh Granny han deh 7 pickney dem was worth hit!" Because trust mi by the time yuh ton round...the line is twisting back and forth han people pon deh line fuh days! My boys knew the drill...as soon as the door opens and we get off "RUN!!!...Just stand pon deh line han wait fuh mi! Let people guh ahead one by one ...til mi reach!" ...But it's more hurry hup han wait fuh deh bags dem inna customs ... A MESS!!

Bless,

Gill

I hate it when I speed thru customs and then have to sit and wait for my bags. Then as soon as I have my bags load up on the trolly the nothing to declare line is long as hell

I never check so I never wait.

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

Solid shampoo & conditioner???!! Never heard of it - you rub it in your hair?

Sort of. You work it into a lather and then rub the bar and hands in your hair. It is a thing of beauty. I use it every single day.

Solid means a lot less preservatives and packaging. Better for you and the environment. Check out www.Lush.com. Look at the US part of the site.

JG --

I wonder if that will work in my hair. I don't want to use it and then it look like JOHN'CROW draw break inah mi head. But I'll give it a try. The few days I was in Jamaica I washed my hair everyday. It was so DAMN hot.

[Islandwoman 0]

Ok M2B. My birthday is 6/6. Can I fit into your carryon? I hope you got a seat close to the front of the plane, cause when the plane lands it is like a mad rush to get off. It is like they have something in the airport giving away to the first person that gets off

no way!!! that is too funny girl.. mommy make sure u sit back and wait on di people dem mi gyal.. hubby be all vexed if ya hurt yuhself in di mad dash off di plane

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people ...I'm like "Yeah! :Knocking dung deh Granny han deh 7 pickney dem was worth hit!" Because trust mi by the time yuh ton round...the line is twisting back and forth han people pon deh line fuh days! My boys knew the drill...as soon as the door opens and we get off "RUN!!!...Just stand pon deh line han wait fuh mi! Let people guh ahead one by one ...til mi reach!" ...But it's more hurry hup han wait fuh deh bags dem inna customs ... A MESS!!

Bless,

Gill

I hate it when I speed thru customs and then have to sit and wait for my bags. Then as soon as I have my bags load up on the trolly the nothing to declare line is long as hell

I never check so I never wait.

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

Solid shampoo & conditioner???!! Never heard of it - you rub it in your hair?

Sort of. You work it into a lather and then rub the bar and hands in your hair. It is a thing of beauty. I use it every single day.

Solid means a lot less preservatives and packaging. Better for you and the environment. Check out www.Lush.com. Look at the US part of the site.

OOOO...Joy of Jelly ...I like that one!!

[*JG* 2]

Lush in Florida.................

Florida

Fort Myers

Macy's Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave

33901

(239) 362-1692

Miami

Aventura Mall suite 293a, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard

33180

Miami

Macy's Dadeland Mall, 7303 S.W. 88th Street

33156

(305) 668-1774

North Palm Beach

Macy's Gardens at Palm Beach, 3101 PGA Blvd.

33410

(561) 627-9700

Orlando

Orlando Airport

9345 Airport Blvd

32827

(407) 825-3174

Orlando

Florida Mall

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 348

32809

(407) 854-5874

Tampa

International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd, Unit 160 International Plaza Airport Area

33607

(813) 870-6961

Ok M2B. My birthday is 6/6. Can I fit into your carryon? I hope you got a seat close to the front of the plane, cause when the plane lands it is like a mad rush to get off. It is like they have something in the airport giving away to the first person that gets off

no way!!! that is too funny girl.. mommy make sure u sit back and wait on di people dem mi gyal.. hubby be all vexed if ya hurt yuhself in di mad dash off di plane

FUH REAL!!!!! (But, I'm one of those crazies ) But, trust me after I do the 2000m sprint to immigration and see the line is a few people ...I'm like "Yeah! :Knocking dung deh Granny han deh 7 pickney dem was worth hit!" Because trust mi by the time yuh ton round...the line is twisting back and forth han people pon deh line fuh days! My boys knew the drill...as soon as the door opens and we get off "RUN!!!...Just stand pon deh line han wait fuh mi! Let people guh ahead one by one ...til mi reach!" ...But it's more hurry hup han wait fuh deh bags dem inna customs ... A MESS!!

Bless,

Gill

I hate it when I speed thru customs and then have to sit and wait for my bags. Then as soon as I have my bags load up on the trolly the nothing to declare line is long as hell

I never check so I never wait.

Have you travelled since the carry on restriction on liquids? How do you manage that? I am not too high maintenance, but I can't fit my stuff in a carry on!

Yes. I use solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, bubble bars, bath bombs, deos, and lotions. All from my part-time job....Lush. It's been a Godsend.

Solid shampoo & conditioner???!! Never heard of it - you rub it in your hair?

Sort of. You work it into a lather and then rub the bar and hands in your hair. It is a thing of beauty. I use it every single day.

Solid means a lot less preservatives and packaging. Better for you and the environment. Check out www.Lush.com. Look at the US part of the site.

OOOO...Joy of Jelly ...I like that one!!

Andre loves Woosh & Joy of Jelly.

[Marie876 0]

Lush in Florida.................

Florida

Fort Myers

Macy's Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave

33901

(239) 362-1692

Miami

Aventura Mall suite 293a, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard

33180

Miami

Macy's Dadeland Mall, 7303 S.W. 88th Street

33156

(305) 668-1774

North Palm Beach

Macy's Gardens at Palm Beach, 3101 PGA Blvd.

33410

(561) 627-9700

Orlando

Orlando Airport

9345 Airport Blvd

32827

(407) 825-3174

Orlando

Florida Mall

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 348

32809

(407) 854-5874

Tampa

International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd, Unit 160 International Plaza Airport Area

33607

(813) 870-6961

Aww....none in Ft. Lauderdale....I'll check it out next time I'm in Miami. Thanks for the link JG

[clairern 0]

Travelling in and out of JA has always been an adventure for me - On my first trip ever on Air JA (and to Jamaica), we had the most bizarre experience on the return trip - I was exhausted to the point that as soon as I sat in my seat I was asleep. Some Jamaican woman woke me up to cross over me into the seat next to me - She proceeded to hand me her baby to hold while she went and got the rest of her family sorted out. I couldn't believe it - I was dead asleep, then next think I knew I was holding this chubby baby!

She trust you because there is no where you can go with her baby. Most Ja'cans on a whole are trustworthy though. or I should say trustful

Edited April 23, 2008 by clairern

[sus 70]

She trust you because there is no where you can go with her baby. Most Ja'cans on a whole are trustworthy though. or I should say trustful

I wasn't offended at all - Just completely shocked - I grew up in conservative New England where you don't say boo to anyone else's kids. I like the attitude of a community raising a child - My friends and I are all the same - their kids all expect to be reprimanded from me, just as their mother would, if they do something wrong. The difference is that they all know I am also the fun auntie who brings candy and noisy toys.

[BelwinMills 0]

There is now this new passport card good for the Caribbean Mexico Canada and Bermuda. It is much cheaper than a passport book.

I saw that and was actually thinking about it. But, I guess you never know what might happen in the next ten years so I went ahead and got another "real" one.

What if you win a trip to Fiji? Then you have to wait for a new passport to come

LOL! Mindy hehe

I asked today at the post office its only good by land and boat. Not the air plane. BOO HOO.

[BelwinMills 0]

Oh I was going to say the Verney House Hotel is on Leader Ave. If you wanted to know exactly. This is where I stayed with my college for many years. Its a nice yardie place. Not many tourist stay there so its more of your local hotel.

Do you have a contact number for them? That price sounds right up my alley!

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/montegobay/H32155.html

If you want food or anything let them know in advance and they will get it for you. But it is a Jamaican Hotel so its soon come. If you stay there just tell them a girl from Elmhurst College in Chicago told you about them. Good luck with your planning.