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Hello, Leroy. Thank you for your feedback. I am what I am, and most of what you say here is wrong. But, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
I’ll keep my eyes wide open going forward, but for now things seem to be back on track.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2026 @ 5:45 pm
Artois, thanks for reading. I sincerely do appreciate your suggestions. We’ve done the “me time” before, but maybe making that part of our usual routines is a good plan. I already took her out for birria tacos! Anyway, I’ll see about implementing some of these ideas. I appreciate your support!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2026 @ 5:42 pm
Drain, keeping my eyes wide open, but my life is better now with her than without her. I’m not that easy to love!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2026 @ 5:39 pm
Dr. Greg, Yes, I’ve seen the flags but don’t think they are cause for alarm at the this point. I’ll keep my eyes open and be prepared for whatever contingencies may come. I love her and want her to be happy, with me or without me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2026 @ 5:37 pm
Drain, neither is the Mississippi! Honestly, I don’t think its about the money.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2026 @ 5:38 pm
Drain, as I recall it was my first Christmas season as a mailman. It was a cold morning, and as I pushed the envelopes through the door slot, a young housewife opened the door. She said, it is so cold outside. Would you like to come in for a cup of hot chocolate? Well, that sounded good, so I thanked her and came inside. As I was sipping my drink, the housewife dropped her robe, and she was wearing a see-through negligee. Damn, she was hotter than my chocolate! So, we wound up in the bedroom upstairs and had us a fine time. When we were finished, she handed me a dollar. Surprised, I asked, “What’s this for?”
The wife responded, “I don’t know. I asked my husband what to give the mailman for Christmas, and he said, Fuck the mailman. Give him a dollar.”
That story may or may not be true…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:53 pm
Dr. Greg, that’s not the case with Swan and me. It’s not about jealousy at all.
Swan doesn’t have kids, and as far as I know, doesn’t want them. Swan gets an allowance and spends it as she chooses. No pressure whatsoever from family members.
I’m not a cunt, but I can be a dick sometimes. That’s certainly a contributing factor.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:45 pm
Gary, thanks for the support. You are pretty much spot on.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:41 pm
Thanks, Anonymous, but I’m not ready to give up. Swan’s a keeper.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:40 pm
Dr. Greg, nope, it is definitely Returned and Services League.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:39 pm
Steve, thank you for being a loyal reader here at LTG. I shared the story of what happened with Swan and how we are trying to fix it in today’s post.
I appreciate your support!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2026 @ 4:55 pm
Jack, the humor I post is random stuff I find on the internet, not related to me or my life. My relationship with Swan was not money-based. She has simply chosen a new path in life that doesn’t include me.
As for the fish in the sea, I’ve already caught my limit. Whatever time I have left in life, I’ll be spending on my own.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/July/2026 @ 9:14 am
Looking down on my little town
Steve, you are right, the beaches are shit here. Honestly, I don’t know why anyone would come here as a tourist except for the bargirls. I’ve noticed in places like Siargao and Bohol they are lots of females amongst the tourists. I’ve never seen that around here.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/July/2026 @ 9:17 am
Steve, I think the expat crowd has remained pretty stable, but there aren’t enough of us to support all the bars and businesses. It’s the lack of Western tourists that is killing things. Most of the hotels fill up with Filipino customers on weekends, but that doesn’t help the bars.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/July/2026 @ 1:16 pm
Brian, great minds think alike. I had that Simon and Garfunkel song in mind when I wrote the post title. But by the time I finished the post, I had forgotten about it. I guess my mind ain’t so great these days after all.
Other than the ones who’ve died, I’d say the expat population has remained pretty steady. Tourist numbers are apparently way down. One restaurant owner told me they didn’t have a high season this year, which had a very negative impact on the businesses operating on thin margins. I’m not sure how many of the bars are staying open given the dearth of big-spending customers. Still, it seems when one bar closes, another opens in its place. The handful of expat hangouts, like Harley’s, seem to be doing well, though.
Yeah, I read a review of “Private Dancer” on Stickman’s website years ago. Never got around to reading it, though. I thought I’d heard somewhere that there was talk of making it a movie. Or maybe I dreamed it.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/July/2026 @ 1:14 pm
Kris, that story about Mary was from six years ago. And she wasn’t technically a hooker (she wouldn’t have sex that first night). Anyway, that’s all part of my sordid past now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2026 @ 9:33 am
Brian, I would have understood if I tried to pay a 300-peso tab with a 1000-peso note, but come on, no change for a 500? Anyway, I should have just said, “Okay, I’ll pay you next time.” Yeah, I’ll concede to some pettiness, but the real issue was they didn’t have wine in stock; that’s why we were leaving. And honestly, we enjoyed our time at Tropical Zone much more (they even let me tap into the Bluetooth and play my music). Plus, they had wine and had no trouble making change. Why settle for less somewhere else?
Yeah, Barretto isn’t quite as bad as that video made it appear. Or maybe I’ve just grown accustomed to the way things are here.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2026 @ 9:31 am
Drain, in the scope of frustrating things, this incident was small potatoes. Still, not being able to provide 200 pesos in change is beyond ridiculous. We didn’t stay as long as we normally do because they didn’t have any wine in stock. Um, I don’t get that either, but what do I know? Anyway, lots of options are available, and in the future we will be spending more time at Tropical Zone, a nice venue that provides wine and change.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2026 @ 9:25 am
Coco, probably best to go back in time. Everyone is younger then.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2026 @ 9:36 am
Coco, you should ask Gary’s wife for photos of Gary.
As for Spam detection, it is a very popular lunch meat. I detect it everywhere I go.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2026 @ 5:37 pm
Maxwell, my doctor is very much aware of the fact that beer is part of my lifestyle. And your premise isn’t supported by the science. Here’s what AI has to say:
Yes, you can drink beer while taking Ozempic, but it’s important to do so in moderation. Alcohol can affect your blood sugar levels and may amplify some side effects of the medication
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2026 @ 9:31 am
Jack, you do you. I’m sure there are plenty of chubby gals out there for you to emulate.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2026 @ 9:28 am
Anonymous, I don’t think there is anything I’ve written that would offend Jessa. Six years ago, I was not the man I am today, and I learned some lessons from my mistakes. Six years ago, Swan was with her long-time partner until he passed away. Three years ago, our paths crossed, and we’ve been together ever since.
I don’t give a shit if you think I don’t deserve Swan. We are lucky to have each other.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2026 @ 9:35 am
Jack, no one should beat a lady, rotund or not.
Semen Extinguisher works in fire control on a ship, hence the name.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/July/2026 @ 7:29 am
Anonymous, let me try to explain it to you…The post I was referring to about Jessa was from 6 years ago. She is now in a happy relationship, as am I. My only regret was not having been more open and honest with her at the time. It all turned out for the best. The past is the past, and there is no going back. Somehow I think you know that and are just trolling with this comment.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 9:44 pm
Drain, I’ll keep that in mind next time I’m wading. How do you know?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 3:27 pm
Brian, yeah, I was thinking about all the shit and germs that were in that water. Hopefully, after all these years, I’ve built up some immunity.
To me the value of allowance is that you can hopefully avoid the drama of being the cash cow. Here’s your money, spend it how you want, but don’t ask for more until next month. I don’t disagree about the inherent transactional nature in most relationships. I don’t have a problem with it.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 12:45 pm
Terry, I’d had a few by then.
I’ve never noticed any mold outdoors, but the streets get coated with green algae during rainy season. Indoor mold is rampant.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 12:41 pm
Hit the road, Jack. I’d rather be me than you.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 12:40 pm
«« Back To Stats PageBrian, yeah, I was surprised by her overreaction to what was an innocent interaction with a waitress. It seems to have blown over now, but I will try to be more careful going forward.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2026 @ 12:47 pm