History of the "little People" at Drunk Bay

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:54 am

Having been to Salt Pond many times but never 'round the bend to Drunk Bay, I am look forward to going this year. I have seen many mentions on this forum of the little people (I'd call them totems) made of coral and shells at Drunk Bay. How did this practice start? Does anyone know the history or legend?

RD · Post by RD » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:02 pm

Snorkel - I don't know the history but here are a couple of pictures that we took from Drunk Bay in 2005.

In the second picture, that's me in the hat...the yellow hat...with the sunglasses.

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:24 pm

Wow - How cool. My husband and I aren't sure who's cuter the guy in the yellow hat or the big coral guy!

thanks for the reply and the pictures....we'll be there Sunday.

RD · Post by RD » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:30 pm

I wish I could be there to strike a pose with the big coral guy. Have a great time!!

ccasebolt · Post by **ccasebolt** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:39 pm

Not sure when it started either, but I don't remember seeing them during our first trip in 1995 - or maybe there just weren't as many and I didn't notice? Does anyone else remember NOT seeing "little people" at Drunk Bay?

Bug · Post by **Bug** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:14 pm

That is an awesome question snorkelqueen. I have seen them but have no idea of the history. I hope some of the locals can help with the answer!!

XOXO
Bug

pipanale · Post by **pipanale** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:29 pm

I'd wager that some creative person saw the white rocks and driftwood and just made a little man out of it. I did my daughter's initials back in 2004. The rocks just lend themselves to doing something fun.

But Drunk Bay is cool. So utterly unlike anything else on StJ

Kinda like the piles of stones over on Aruba by the Natural Bridge.

Dave-a-roni · Post by **Dave-a-roni** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:35 pm

These are really funny. Next time we go, it will be on my list of things to do... I look forward to making one!

JT · Post by JT » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:49 am

I'm not sure of the history of the Jumbies at Drunk Bay, but it's one of my favorite places on island. I have dozens of pics from over the years, but this one from 2004 is one of my favorites.[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... 0102-1.jpg[/img][/img]

Dave-a-roni · Post by **Dave-a-roni** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:44 pm

haha!

Thanks JT for sharing... wanna share a few more? I'd love to see them.
Does anyone else have any to contribute? These are so funny!

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:48 pm

This is great! I'm glad I asked! Even if we never know the history, this is a very cool place.

JT · Post by JT » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:43 pm

Per request, a few Drunk Bay shots. I hope you enjoy them.

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... 0284-1.jpg[/img][/img]

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... G_0261.jpg[/img]

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... G_0904.jpg[/img][/img]

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... G_0106.jpg[/img]

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... G_0107.jpg[/img][/img]

KC had an old blue chair. Betty had an old green chair.

[img][img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/ ... G_0280.jpg[/img][/img]

OK, So now get on down there and do your part to keep the on going gallery going. We bring a bag with us and haul out a bag of trash.

Dave-a-roni · Post by **Dave-a-roni** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:05 am

Thanks for sharing JT... I can't pic a fav, maybe the one with the hair

I just woke up, looked at this all tired, then woke up immediatly from laughing. I like how you picked up some trash while you were there too, very cool.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:45 am

usvi-on-line

Login or Register with your Facebook account

History of the "little People" at Drunk Bay

History of the "little People" at Drunk Bay