I decided
to try something different this time. I went on Continental airlines instead of
A. J. I love arriving early but on the return flight home with A. J.
you leave at 600pm. I think it really sucks delaying the inevitable. Continental
departs at 200p and as you all know, The flights back home on A. J. are
nothing like the ones taking you to Jamaica. Lousy service and iffy departing
times. Now that I have tried Continental (not so shabby) I know next year I am
taking A. J. down and going back on Continental. It might cost a bit more
but I get my early arrival and departure.
Now for the vacation,
I left Newark on time and arrived in mobay to a mob scene. There were quite a
few people on my flight who have never been to Jamaica. I know this because they
got on line for Marguaritaville thinking it was immigration. I yelled out, "if
you want to go to immigration follow me." It was like my own conga line.
Very crowded at the first immigration station and the second one was even worse.
Finally they got some officers to just take your paper and on you way.
Got to the Superclubs desk and met a great couple from North Dakota. Paul and
Jill.
Had a great bus ride and met more folks (Hedo and non Hedo) Gary and Desta were
vets, so we had a lot to talk about and we were trying to convert some Lidonites
to come over to the dark side? No luck.
Check in was a very late for me and I didn't get room 2120. First they stuck me
in a room with a person with giant feet. I looked at the sneakers on the floor
and said, it is definitely a Sasquatch. Luckily there wasn't a safe for me so I
had to be moved to my own room. Michael Harvey came to the rescue. He gave me a
big Hedo hug and we couldn't have been happier to see each other. One of the
finest employees at Hedo and I am proud to call him my friend. Unfortunately I
was put in room close to the road and the smell in the room was horrible but I
DID NOT CARE. I am in the place I love.
I unpacked a few things and put on a towel (Rupe style) and went in search of my
friends. I finally found my pal Paul who I met at Hedo in 1999 and have been
having reunions every since. he met Foxxy Brown (Denise) and Chad and Dawn on
the bus. I think they were a little taken back with the towel but I introduced
myself and headed to nudie central to find people I knew but to no avail. We had
Dawn, Chad and Denise join us for diner and explained the whole Hedo thing to
them. Paul insisted I am the mayor of Hedo and Mike Harvey walks by and tells
everyone,Ya sittin wit da mayor of Hedo, so I take office.
Diner was very good and a fairly early night.
Sunday
Great breakfast and hit the beach. Went to nude side, didn't see anyone so I
guess it was a Prude vacation this time and it was great!
Went to the prude beach said hello to Delroy. Joined later by "the kids"
more Hedo facts and Mark and Justin became part of the group.
I saw Jennifer and Steve from the catamaran and ran over. A lot of laughs and
catching up to do.
Monday
I welcome anyone into our group. I remember many years ago what it was like to
be a nubie. Mike and Anne become members of the rank and file. I tried speaking
to some people from Italy who were there for a while. Gigi and lauradonna were
very friendly but my broken Italian and there broken English could only go so
far but Gigi wanted to hang with us so I invited him on the cat cruise Tues.
Tues.
Had a blast on the cat cruise? Tried to snorkel but the bay was too rough. Had a
good swim and met some very nice people including the crazed weasels, John and
Carol.
Sang some songs with Rasta Ralphie and Jennifer razed me the whole time.
Wed
I started to see a trend at breakfast. The scrambled eggs were barely eatable.
They were so runny. They didn't fix that until Mr.Bourke showed up. Other than
that the buffet was fine by me.
Thurs.
Same beach stuff. A few PDA's by the prude bar. Chad and Dread dawn couldn't
believe their eyes.
Tried to talk to another Italian lady who seemed to be having a miserable time.
She stayed at the beach from dawn till dusk and never burn. She wanted no part
of anyone and went into trances every now and then. We dubbed her queen of the
damned. obviously she was getting her instructions from Satan on how many
peoples souls she was going to steal at night and turn them into zombies.
We noticed a lot of people each night missing and turning up in the daytime in a
zombie like manner.
Toga night I wore my towel. I found this towel at Macys' . it has a Velcro
closure and a pocket. What more could a guy want.
Fri
got up, got ready and said my good byes. It was really rough leaving this time
with all the fine people I met. My stomach was sore from all the laughs, thanks
guys!
I am not going to tell everything that happened. I want to leave that to the
people form the rest of the group that I force fed Denny's site down their
throats.
few things in closing:
Paul - I think the target is off your back
Jill - stay away from the Germans
Chad - I will never eat a hot plate
Paul - mrs.marx wants you
Dawn - next year -- cat cruise
bobs big boy -- eat with your mouth shut and you take off your cloths to put on
a toga not toga over your street cloths!
Queen of the damned - I have holy water
foxxy brown - I told you no one took it
Carl and val. - Luc Robattie (spelling?) did play for the Rangers now give me
all the money in your wallet
Anne and Mike - I know you will never go to Hedo III again, welcome home.
Mike, jr. - You can be my wingman anytime!
Mark - where did Justin go?
Justin - It's 600am- Marks passed out on the beach.
God bless you all and see you at the reunion
Love,
Mikey
(the upsman)