I had the privilege of attending the 90th, yes 90th, birthday part for Zaccheus James, better known as Tooto, last night.



What a great party, and I learned last night that nobody likes a party like Mas Tooto. Over 50 family and friends attended, lots of food and drink, and so many paid tribute to this wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, and friend that I don't beleive there was one dry eye in the place (I know mine weren't).

The best part of this celebration was that for the first time ever, all nine of Tooto's children were gathered together. I don't know how anyone could be given a better birthday present!



Thanks to the James family for including me in this joyous occasion.

Some of you reading this may spot Miami Girl and A.James who are frequent participants of TB.Net. Thanks to both of you for your patronage over the years.

And some of you may recognize that handsome guy in the front left corner as the Treasure Girls coach extraordinaire and Treasure Tours #1 driver, Silvan James!

Please add your birthday wish for Tooto below and I will make sure he receives it.

happy belated birthday pappy, I now you had a wonderful time.Sorry I was not there hope you will be around to injoyed many more give the kids my love.expecilly betty tell her to hurry and get back to the state I mist her very much.
love you all.
nan.

Happy belated Birthday to the one and only Tooto James.
I know for sure that you had a wonderful time, nice to see you have your beautiful family around you on this special day.

I am fron that generation of youngsters who had to say "Maas Zaccheus"!
Whatever the name, however,we all had great affection for this humble giant of a man, who worked unstintingly to provide for his large family, and who had a ready smile for everyone.(Never mind that reputation for having a quick temper!)
Happy birthday, belatedly, Maas Zaccheus!
From Earl Moxam

Happy birthday Uncle Zaccheus, sorry I wasn't there to celebrate with you. I wish my dear aunt was there to witness this wonderful re-union, but lets hope she was there in spirit. May God continue to pour his blessings upon you, and give you many more years.


With Love,
Paulette

To Grandad,

I hope you had a great party and hope to come and see you next year with dad. I've always wanted to come to Jamaica. I want to get to know you and my family.

lots of love Vanisha (your great grand-daughter)

p.s. I can't wait to meet you.

To Grandad,

Happy Birthday. I hope you had a lovelly party. I really want to see you, because you have exactly the same name as me. Can you come to England please.

Love Zaccius James (Your great grandson)

To Grandad,

Happy birthday grandad. I want to go on a plane and come and see you. xx

Love Estella James (Your great grand-daughter)

Hi Grandad,

Happy belated birthday. Heard everyone had a nice time. Sorry I couldn't be there for your birthday.

I haven't forgotten you or the family, miss you all. Hopefully I will be coming out there next year with Roger & kevin, bringing Zaccius & Estella, they really want to meet you.

Say hi to all my family. Everyone I know and the family I haven't met. Thanks for the birthday drink.

Love Clive (Your grandson)

hello its bianca & ayden from bedford england (gran children of renordo your 2nd son)we just seen the picture of you great grandad and our uncle and aunties. my dad (Patrick) told us about the time he spent with you all. it sounds great and we want to say a big HELLO and a belated happy birthday to you great grandad. you all look well. hope to see you all soon. xxx

Hi Brother Zacchaeus,
Congratulation on your 90th birthday, It was so nice to see all your children around you,also Reynado, Aaron, berbeth and Calfy. I hope you will live to see many more years, the Lord continually bless you. From Bro and Sister Ward.

Hello great grandad its Channitta Clives daughter hope you enjoyed your birthday judging by the pictures you did. Im sure grandad will fill me in when he gets back! Sorry i couldnt be there i was in Bulgaria but hope to come out soon. Look after yourself love your great grandaughter Channitta (UK) xxx

Hi Grandad,
Happy belated birthday, sorry we could not be there to join in the celebration, but hopefully next year God willing we will be there,you all look great, stay as sweet as you are grandpa Tooto, love and miss you very much.
Thank you Rebecca for making it possible for me to see these photographs, keep up the good work you are doing in Treasure Beach. God bless you all.Dwayne and family

I am one of the lucky grand daughter at this wonderful birthday party. I want to say thanks to Miss Rebbeca for keeping family and friends in touch by creating such interesting site. Pa Tooto was so over joyed when he see a print out of himself and his family....Love u Granddad and hope u live to c many more..........Tracy

Thanks Tracy. Welcome home A. James. I hope your flight was good and you are now cooling down in the climate change. It was great to finally meet you!

Happy belated birthday Uncle Zaccheus,

It is a great honor, to have an uncle as you; who have been blessed with an abundance of health and love.

Uncle Zac you look wonderful!!!!

You hold a special place in our hearts.

Ann-Marie and family.

Happy belated birthday Uncle Zac,
it is very nice to see you and all of your children together. It's always so nice to sit down and talk with you about the olden days, over a cup of coffee. May God continue to bless you.
Love as always,
Your neice and grand-neice,
Tricia and Ellyse

Hi Brother,

It is a pleasure to see all the children gather around you.

Sorry I missed this joyous occasion, my thoughts are with you as always.

May God continue to bless you.

Love,

Sis Pearl

Wow look at my handsome uncle. I am so proud to see you and all your children together. I pray you will live to see many many more. I love you tons.

Your one and only little Pearl

Hi Uncle Zac, Happy belated birthday, wishing that you will be around for many years to come, you are a very loving cousin. May god continue to bless you.
Your cousins, Aretha, Hilret and Putt

Hi Zac,

Just a follows up to say we were with your son Renardo and his family on the 15th January 2005 and they gave us a good feedback about their holiday with you all, and about the wonderful time you all have had.

Thank God for that And may you live to have lots more togather. Nardo is doing well, still have the problem but that life while their's life there is hope.

So long, God Blessing to you all:
and also the person whom make this communication possible.

Yours as ever Gosford James & wife Ermine.

To the person who sent the question regarding old messages and how long they are left on the site for:

Just click on the word Search found in the upper left corner and then follow the directions. In your case you were looking for Zaccheus James, so you would type in his name, search for 120 days back and the messages on his birthday should be right there.