There comes a time during construction when you get a disgruntled employee and you have to deal with him. This happened during our major construction phase. This time Wabba came to our rescue. Construction of the resort was cruising right along. The trench for the foundation was dug and construction had started. The … Continue reading
We hired the wrong Construction Consultant / Bandulu! Here’s what happens when you hire someone who isn’t as honest as they present themselves. This person I will call the crooked construction consultant – ‘Bandulu’. Hiring a so called shady construction contractor is something we all have to watch out for and they are not confined … Continue reading
You must bless the property before you start to build. Then this is what we will do. The property for our Jamaican resort has been cleared and the land is ready to build on. Before we start building the boutique resort we must get the fence built to identify the property. Before we start … Continue reading
Trying to make every dollar count towards the construction of our new boutique resort in Jamaica was a challenge. We had a lot of help from a very good man, Ralston, our construction manager. He knows how to stretch every dollar and get the most value for every dollar. He helped make every penny count. … Continue reading
We bought property in Jamaica – now how are we suppose to build a boutique resort there when we live in Canada? We must find a good construction manager / property manager / resource person / financial advisor / all around construction superintendent supreme! Wait, Papa Poo can’t be in two places at the … Continue reading
We bought the Farm – oops – the lot on the sea in Jamaica. You may be wondering if we bought that lot – YES WE DID! What were we thinking? Were we thinking? Now what were we going to do with a lot on the Caribbean Sea in Brighton, Jamaica? I will say … Continue reading
So we traveled to Villa Jewel Resort after Christmas with another couple from home, Jennie & Camille, for a vacation. We have the Resort to ourselves and are enjoying the peace and much-needed rest. We also want to attend the annual New Years party at the Blue Hole Mineral Spring which is hosted by our … Continue reading