What are jumbies?

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Lex
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What are jumbies?

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There's a book to help us to understand.

http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/lo ... -book-born

It's written by a native of STX who is a Catholic priest. It's a small venture, self-published, available on STX and STT, but apparently not yet on STJ. Somebody should stock it.
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STJ Spice might make a good place to have it available!
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I want to read it!
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MOKO JUMBIES

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I haven't gotten to my STX trip report yet, but here are a few Moko Jumbies from the "JumpUp" in July 10, 09

Moko Jumbies at rest after a dance show...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735280803/" title="IMG_8838 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/373 ... 37f83f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8838"></a>

They do tower above.....

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735280939/" title="IMG_8840 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/373 ... b903e9.jpg" width="430" height="500" alt="IMG_8840"></a>

The costumes are amazing....

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735283247/" title="IMG_8858 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/373 ... e94144.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_8858"></a>

Great colors...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3736078338/" title="IMG_8874 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/373 ... 76870b.jpg" width="315" height="500" alt="IMG_8874"></a>

The stilt dancers (Moko Jumbies)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3736076012/" title="IMG_8878 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/373 ... 0e05d1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8878"></a>

Showing her goods...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735283515/" title="IMG_8882 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/373 ... ce7b9c.jpg" width="312" height="500" alt="IMG_8882"></a>

Sorry that my camers is having focus problems, but you get the idea!! ENJOY!!
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Nice pics STX!
Still waiting to return to St. John!
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Thanks Cid....I try, but my camera is going to the doctor tomorrow!!!
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This is very hard for an mature lady!!! But I've almost got it!!
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STX trip report

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By now, I've posted the tornado in FL on the way to STX, I hope to figure this all out! Sunsets & Moko Jumbies on another Forum...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735272539/" title="IMG_8634 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/373 ... 7a33f0.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8634"></a>

And my Honey& view..


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735274755/" title="IMG_8649 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/373 ... 300eab.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8649"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735275263/" title="IMG_8652 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/373 ... ce4c25.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8652"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3736070432/" title="IMG_8667 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/373 ... 1bc554.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8667"></a>

Our roof top from the Nature Conserv,

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735275661/" title="IMG_8672 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/373 ... 22a1af.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8672"></a>

And the Mill...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735276283/" title="IMG_8702 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/373 ... 607a33.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8702"></a>

Oh the Egret, again

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3736071366/" title="IMG_8712 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/373 ... b4a86b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8712"></a>

Our resident rooster..

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735276587/" title="IMG_8715 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/373 ... bc77f7.jpg" width="478" height="500" alt="IMG_8715"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40580127@N03/3735276647/" title="IMG_8719 by STX lady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/373 ... 2a90ba.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8719"></a>
\View from our front gallery looking across our lagoon to Buck Island (left) & Green Cay (middle)over the top of & Smuggles's Cove, to the Sea

This is probably enough for tonight!! Good Evening!! (as they say in STX)
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OH Cr--p...Good Night!!!
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Post by rockcity#1 »

I am sure the book would offer a detailed explanation but in short, jumbies are "ghosts" or "spirts"
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We commissioned a 4'x3' oil painting of Moko Jumbies for our condo as they are a very positive spirit,soul, being.
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Thanks for the pics....I didn't realize you were also a New Hampshireite. While I'm a native Vermonter, I did live in Concord for about 8 years. Thanks again...
Still waiting to return to St. John!
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Yo, Cid, we are neighbors of a sort.....You & your other half are welcome here any time you want to be ocean side. We always welcome guest...no kidding!!!! The Moko Jumbie spirit is here!
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Post by Cid »

Thanks for the generous offer. I'm not sure when our next trip will be, but I will now have an excuse to visit St Croix! Keep those great pics coming...
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