Yardies at Home and a Farrin (part15)

[*JG* 2]

I need some opinions - Anthony and I have been discussing Jr flying here (WHEN he ever gets that visa). I was planning on going down to get him, but A says that he can/will fly here by himself - said it makes no sense in spending that extra money (which we don't really have) for my ticket. He is 11 so definitely not a baby, but has never flown before - let alone left Jamaica.

And of course on the Today show this morning there was a story about Continential Airlines sending an 8 year old and a 10 year old on the wrong flight - two separate incidences.

I would look into it - I know that Air JA has a program where they will escort the child, even through the immigration -

Found the link:

http://airjamaica.com/minors.aspx

It's a $100 fee to the US - I would check Jet Blue too - As long as he was on a direct flight, I would think he would be okay.

I've been on several AirJ flights where I sat right next to children traveling alone. For some reason, I ended up entertaining them but the staff did a okay job. My biggest issue would be customs and immigration which the flight staff will take care of.

My brother and I never had a problem here either. When I was still in grade school my brother and I would go to Jamaica three times a year Christmas, Easter and the entire summer. In the summer we always left either a week before school ended or a few days before and once we were handed over to the airjamaca agent that was it. She never left us and she sat with us on the flight. Sometimes it's a group of kids all traveling to Mobay, so it was fun. I can't believe the charge now, back in the day they didn't.

Once, I sat next a 5 year-old girl who was cute but talked my head off to BWI. But when it was time to eat or go to the bathroom...the staff took forever. I helped her with toys and food but refused to take her to the restroom because that is their job. I didn't want to be responsible for someone's child.

Islandwoman - you would not have those issues because he is older.

I know that's right. Think of the possible ramifications of someone saying you touched their child inappropriately in the restroom. I love kids and I am a regular softy for them...but in today's society you have to be extra careful.

That statement I find really sad, Jawi. Sometimes I really hate the world we live in today.

[Islandwoman 0]

O.k. so I guess I'm the only over protective mom on the board today... Look at my yardies just singling me out the only mom that wouldn’t let her child fly alone. It just scares me is all my baby in the airport all alone with dem strangers I just couldn’t do it...

When I took him to JA n Feb I was all with him I was about to make him hold my hand but I didn’t want to embarrass him in front of his god brother so I let him be.

I feel the same way as you D - that's why I had to put this out there, because I know sensibly, I'm just being emotional. That's what A was telling me last night too - tons of kids younger that Jr do it every day.

[IrieCat 2]

O.k. so I guess I'm the only over protective mom on the board today... Look at my yardies just singling me out the only mom that wouldn’t let her child fly alone. It just scares me is all my baby in the airport all alone with dem strangers I just couldn’t do it...

When I took him to JA n Feb I was all with him I was about to make him hold my hand but I didn’t want to embarrass him in front of his god brother so I let him be.

I feel the same way as you D - that's why I had to put this out there, because I know sensibly, I'm just being emotional. That's what A was telling me last night too - tons of kids younger that Jr do it every day.

My mom still cries when I go anywhere, and I am 34!! LOL She even cried when Louis, Tierra and I drove to DC! haha...poor mama

[DaDa 1]

TL; do what makes you feel comfortable. What does Jr say? Is he up to it or is he scared or excited about making the trip? Sometimes when I see the parents had the child off and they start bawling I start crying myself, cause I use to do the same thing when my parents handed my brother and I off. We were fine once we got on the plane.

Thanks for all the input ladies! My son and Jr are the same age - I think I would be okay with doing it for my son, but he has flown a couple times already so knows what is what. Jr doesn't want to do it by himself, but didn't tell his father that - just told Auntie. He would fly direct from Mobay to JFK and then we would just pick him up there, that way if there is any customs issues then can just walk out and get us.

Cara - I'm going to link you!!

And Lawns....I'm the bawler too...I would be terrible on the send off part.

Girl, I stil do that when I take my parents to the airport. In April, I was sitting on the floor near the security enterance with my legs and arms wrapped around my dad's feet crying. People were like awwwwwwww. My mother had already gone through the gate, cause she knows I'm crazy and how I get.

TRE!!!!!! Tell me you DID NOT WRAP YOUR GROWN BEHIND AROUND YUH DAD'S LEGS!!!! OMG this ish has me rolling at the visual.. Girl yuh betta tap dat

Who I can't stop picturing it!!! I knwo the people in the airport were looking at you like WOW....Ugh are you going to be the same way when you come back from JA in August??

[DaDa 1]

O.k. so I guess I'm the only over protective mom on the board today... Look at my yardies just singling me out the only mom that wouldn’t let her child fly alone. It just scares me is all my baby in the airport all alone with dem strangers I just couldn’t do it...

When I took him to JA n Feb I was all with him I was about to make him hold my hand but I didn’t want to embarrass him in front of his god brother so I let him be.

I feel the same way as you D - that's why I had to put this out there, because I know sensibly, I'm just being emotional. That's what A was telling me last night too - tons of kids younger that Jr do it every day.

My mom still cries when I go anywhere, and I am 34!! LOL She even cried when Louis, Tierra and I drove to DC! haha...poor mama

Dang no she didn't!!! U and your momma must really be close.

[DaDa 1]

Well Quana is back in the building so she should be on here any minute now... She lets us know things are so great but I wont be a spoiler since I have no business of my own to share (man my life is boring right now) I'll let her tell you all...

[IrieCat 2]

O.k. so I guess I'm the only over protective mom on the board today... Look at my yardies just singling me out the only mom that wouldn’t let her child fly alone. It just scares me is all my baby in the airport all alone with dem strangers I just couldn’t do it...

When I took him to JA n Feb I was all with him I was about to make him hold my hand but I didn’t want to embarrass him in front of his god brother so I let him be.

I feel the same way as you D - that's why I had to put this out there, because I know sensibly, I'm just being emotional. That's what A was telling me last night too - tons of kids younger that Jr do it every day.

My mom still cries when I go anywhere, and I am 34!! LOL She even cried when Louis, Tierra and I drove to DC! haha...poor mama

Dang no she didn't!!! U and your momma must really be close.

We are close - but she worries. I like to "get up and move" sometimes. I think she is worried I wont come back. When I moved to DC.. I gave her a weeks notice and was gone for 10 years! Then when I moved to SLU I didnt plan on coming back! But my mom does so much for me.. and my family.. couldnt live without her!

[My4rmylife 0]

O.k. so I guess I'm the only over protective mom on the board today... Look at my yardies just singling me out the only mom that wouldn’t let her child fly alone. It just scares me is all my baby in the airport all alone with dem strangers I just couldn’t do it...

When I took him to JA n Feb I was all with him I was about to make him hold my hand but I didn’t want to embarrass him in front of his god brother so I let him be.

I feel the same way as you D - that's why I had to put this out there, because I know sensibly, I'm just being emotional. That's what A was telling me last night too - tons of kids younger that Jr do it every day.

My mom still cries when I go anywhere, and I am 34!! LOL She even cried when Louis, Tierra and I drove to DC! haha...poor mama

Dang no she didn't!!! U and your momma must really be close.

We are close - but she worries. I like to "get up and move" sometimes. I think she is worried I wont come back. When I moved to DC.. I gave her a weeks notice and was gone for 10 years! Then when I moved to SLU I didnt plan on coming back! But my mom does so much for me.. and my family.. couldnt live without her!

My mom does the same she cries when i travel but she worried so much but i understand why i am her only living child so she gets scared ...

[newlynluv 0]

Mawning ladies,

Jawi it's good to hear that you are feeling a little better when A gets approved please try to remain calm because thats all we need to hear is that you tried to do a cart wheel... lol good luck chicka...

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Dada; YES, I did wrap my legs and arms around my daddy's legs. I love my father sooooooo much, I'm just a daddy's girl and will always be. I've seen my dad struggle to make sure we never went hungry and always had roof over our head. He took GREAT care of us and he was always there. We didn't always have money, but had love and unity and he makes us laugh. My father is my rock and I can't wait to do my father's day speech on Saturday at church, I always have people bawling.

[DaDa 1]

Mawning ladies,

Jawi it's good to hear that you are feeling a little better when A gets approved please try to remain calm because thats all we need to hear is that you tried to do a cart wheel... lol good luck chicka...

LOL!!! Hey Newly!!! I'm worried about her to trying to do a darn flip too.

Edited June 18, 2009 by DaDa

[DaDa 1]

Dada; YES, I did wrap my legs and arms around my daddy's legs. I love my father sooooooo much, I'm just a daddy's girl and will always be. I've seen my dad struggle to make sure we never went hungry and always had roof over our head. He took GREAT care of us and he was always there. We didn't always have money, but had love and unity and he makes us laugh. My father is my rock and I can't wait to do my father's day speech on Saturday at church, I always have people bawling.

Aww that is so touching. I think that is what’s wrong with these men today. Yes maybe they don’t have a lot of money to buy their kids the world but if only they knew its not always about money its the attention and love you give the child that goes a long way as well...

Your truly bless to have that type of bond but still girl...Picturing you on the ground.. Is too much... I can just picture everyone's face around you and the more I visualize it the harder I laugh....

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Dada; YES, I did wrap my legs and arms around my daddy's legs. I love my father sooooooo much, I'm just a daddy's girl and will always be. I've seen my dad struggle to make sure we never went hungry and always had roof over our head. He took GREAT care of us and he was always there. We didn't always have money, but had love and unity and he makes us laugh. My father is my rock and I can't wait to do my father's day speech on Saturday at church, I always have people bawling.

Aww that is so touching. I think that is what's wrong with these men today. Yes maybe they don't have a lot of money to buy their kids the world but if only they knew its not always about money its the attention and love you give the child that goes a long way as well...

Your truly bless to have that type of bond but still girl...Picturing you on the ground.. Is too much... I can just picture everyone's face around you and the more I visualize it the harder I laugh....

It was a sight to see, some of the TSA agents were the ones that were there in Janauary and they were cracking up, cause they know. My dad was like, you're so crazy...

[jawi876 2]

Why hasn't he called? Does it really take this long? Why couldn't I just be there? Oh I feel sick.

Jomo I hate it too. It makes people afraid to be caring. You get more respect for helping an animal than a helpless child/baby.

[sus 70]

Why hasn't he called? Does it really take this long? Why couldn't I just be there? Oh I feel sick.

Jomo I hate it too. It makes people afraid to be caring. You get more respect for helping an animal than a helpless child/baby.

Deep breaths, Jawi - Some people got in and out, some took longer. Remember, he can't have his phone in there, so he has to get out and get to wherever he left his phone before he can call you.