January 7-12, 2006
Flight into MoBay was a breeze. Customs, immigrations... done in a snap.
Mike and I wasted no time scarfing down some Red Stripe's in the airport waiting
for the bus to get going. That is where we met GiGi and Matt from Boston. The
bus trip was fine. Air conditioned and comfortable. A pit stop about an hour
into the drive gave a few more chances for Red Stripes before the resort.
Check-in was easy. Very organized. We ordered a ROH room, and got an ocean view
prude. No complaints because our room was a convenient walk to everything.
We were waiting for our friends from Idaho to arrive, so after we checked in, we
threw or bags in the room and headed to the lobby bar to wait for them. Within
about 2 minutes of ordering a drink, the entertainment coordinators grabbed Mike
and myself for some drinking games. GiGi and Matt were dragged in too. Let the
fun begin! Garbage cans filled with Red Strip for about 30 people, and man did
the cases keep flowing. The games we were playing seemed simple enough, until
the 4 beers from the last hour catch up to the new 6,7, and 8 beers just drank.
Whoa. Luckily beer was going down just fine! Within minutes Conni and Biff
(Idaho) walked across the patio, and we made room for them to join. We only
played games for an hour, but man, that was all we needed for our vacation
start!
Dinner that night was at Pastafari's and what a meal it was! The tenderloin was
magnificent, and the pasta was wonderful. We ended up hitting Pastafari's again
later in the week.
Sunday was that one day that we all have at Hedo or any vacation....the day you
have had TOO much to drink, but continue on like a warrior. The nude pool and
beach were hoppin'. Drinks were flowing, sun was shining, drinks continued to
flow until the hot tub opened. This is when alcohol REALLY goes to your head and
the drunkenness kicks in with full force. I walked Mike back to the room. He was
drunk and needed to pass out. I, full of energy went back to the hot tub and
continued partying with our friends. A word to the wise... If you are drunk, do
NOT enter the hot tub. DO NOT continue to drink in the hot tub when already
drunk. Well, I learned my lesson. We all decided to head back to our rooms to
get ready for dinner, until I realized, when I stood up, that I was quite
intoxicated. Getting dressed was a task, walking was a task... Thanks to the
security guard who got me dressed. Trying to walk with two legs in one leg of
your shorts, and a tank top on with the sleeve hole over your head is quite
uncomfortable. Biff was kind enough to walk me back to the room while Conni
laughed her ass off and went to the room to get ready for dinner. I must
apologize to the shrubbery on the H Block. I fell into them and crushed one side
completely. I also must apologize to the newcomers that I scared while i pointed
my flip-flops at them and shot them a "Death Ray". I would like to thank
Security for drilling out safe since our room an safe keys were lost during this
foggy afternoon. Biff walked me back to the room for us to find Mike, laying on
the bed, passed out with his eyes open. You know your drunk when you can't close
your eyes. Biff thought Mike was dead, but I assured him he wasn't. After a much
needed pass-out by me, we woke up 2 hours after dinner, but caught up with
everyone to their amazement that we were even conscious. The frightening thing
is that we felt great!
We lost track of the days after that Sunday. We had the most relaxing, fun,
romantic vacation. Massages by the beach, jerk chicken to die for, "naps", cold
Red Stripe on tap.... As always, we had a blast and can't wait for our next trip
which we are planning for 9 days in July. And people, don't EVER book with
anyone besides Denny. Easiest trip I have ever booked. Thanks Denny!
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The shower leaked like crazy, and the sink
didn't drain. I think the bathrooms were built for 1 person to occupy only. Such
a tight fit!
The food at the specialty restaurants was outstanding! I stuffed myself! We only
attended the buffet one night, but it was decent.
Here are the highlights:
The Flip-Flops of Fury - used for death rays and occasional
footwear.
Breaking and/or crushing of landscaping Shrubbery
Slapping security on the buttocks
Trying to put on my tank top sideways
Trying to put both legs in one leg of my shorts
Falling down (this MAY have happened once or twice)
Shot's with the EC's
Getting dressed by security
Losing the room key
Losing the SAFE key
Thinking Mike was dead due to passed out, open-eyed drunkenness
Keeping score in the hot-tub. NOTE: The dismount is EVERYTHING
Fun
Laughter
Friendship
Sonar blip.blipblip
Sudden Monsoons
Jerk Chicken
The low-lights:
NO hot water except for 2 occasions
No organized naked water slide run :(
My eternal gratitude goes to Biff for walking me back to the room. I may have
ended up wandering the town of Negril with a tank-top on sideways and two legs
in one short leg with a painted rock in my hand!
By the way, we NEVER found the key to our room or safe. if you happen to find 2
keys on one ring at H2, it belongs to 1128! Check the "Shrubbery" along the H
Block, you can't miss it, we placed our rock there!
All in all... A successful trip once again, with more memories to come in JULY!
Gina and Mike
Hartford, CT