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Brian, thanks for the Jello price in the USA. I was curious about that.
I can’t say what the future holds, but looking at those old posts from my last visit is painful now because the family has pretty much disintegrated since then. My sense is that they prefer I not be part of their lives, and I wouldn’t know how to fix what’s broken anyway. A rut is a better place to be than a deep, dark, hole.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/April/2026 @ 8:30 am
Good morning, Terry! And thank you for your support. I’m glad you enjoy LTG, and I appreciate your readership.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/April/2026 @ 8:26 am
Thanks, Brian. Yeah, I can accept the realities that come with a fulfilling relationship. I’m prepared to give her whatever she wants to be happy, including her freedom. So far, she has chosen to stay. Either way, I’ll be okay. That was my takeaway from this latest challenge.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/April/2026 @ 2:44 pm
Terry, ain’t that the truth!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/April/2026 @ 2:40 pm
Brian, I just don’t have the passion or desire to do all the things that are required when you start over. Honestly, I wouldn’t even want to move within the PI. I’m old and fading and don’t have much spirit of adventure remaining. That said, I COULD do it if moving were my best option. I just don’t want to.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/April/2026 @ 2:48 pm
Dr. Greg, nope, not ready to give up. And if I ever do, I’m too old to start over in another country. I might consider a place like Pundaquit or maybe La Union, but they are both a tad too isolated. Barretto was and is a good fit for me.
I agree that Angeles is a shithole. Even as a tourist, I couldn’t handle more than a few days there at a time. Do you mind if I ask what bar?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/April/2026 @ 12:32 pm
Gary, Dr. Greg makes some fair points based on his personal experience. Our paths are not the same, and I’ll stick with what I know and love.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/April/2026 @ 12:29 pm
Anonymous, there is no one better for me than Swan.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/April/2026 @ 12:28 pm
Jackson, no, she’s still here. Physically, anyway.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/April/2026 @ 3:45 pm
Brian and Steve, stay tuned for the next big bang!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/April/2026 @ 1:50 pm
Brian, well, things change a lot in seven years. Castrating Iran BEFORE they acquire the bomb was a good strategic move. This was the most insane single day in American foreign policy in a generation and most people missed half of it..
> Iran agreed to suspend its entire nuclear program — indefinitely..
> Iran agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again..
> zero dollars changed hands.. no frozen funds.. no pallets of cash..
> the US naval blockade on Iran stays up until the final deal is signed..
> Trump publicly ordered Israel to stop bombing Lebanon — used the word PROHIBITED in all caps..
> Netanyahu went on live TV and admitted he was acting on a US request..
> Defense Minister Katz got overruled within hours after saying Lebanon ops “have not yet been completed”..
> a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect overnight.. displaced Lebanese civilians started walking back to their villages..
> oil dropped 12% in minutes.. global equities surged..
> Iran’s Foreign Minister declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” — first time since March 27..
all of this.. one Friday..If I were a younger man, I might be tempted to operate my kind of bar…preferably on the beach, playin’ golden oldies and serving up the best pub fare in town. Alas, I’m too old for new dreams.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/April/2026 @ 12:37 pm
Thanks, Steve. Once I figure out what is going on, I’m likely to be sharing it here in my public diary. For now, I just need to wait and see what happens next.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/April/2026 @ 12:38 pm
Thanks, Brian. I’ll ride it out regardless. Yes, it cannot be denied that there is a single common denominator in a lifetime of fuckups, and that would be me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/April/2026 @ 10:21 am
Thanks, Terry. I corrected the error—just one more manifestation of my declining brain function.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/April/2026 @ 10:20 am
Gary, since I’m not a racist, it is racist of you to assume I am. Based on what, my skin color?
It seems much more likely that Kevin grew tired of my poor writing.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/April/2026 @ 10:19 am
Thompson, good luck with the job hunt and maintaining sobriety. They probably go hand-in-hand. All the best to you!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/April/2026 @ 4:24 pm
Brian, yes, usually the rains arrive in mid-to-late May. Not looking forward to it, but at least it is a break from the heat.
Yep, sometimes even idiots like me get lucky. Ironically, I met Swan through Marissa, although we were just acquaintances until well after her long-time BF passed away. You never know what the future will bring.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/April/2026 @ 9:30 am
Aaron, I rarely watch anything on TV, so it was disappointing. I mentioned it to someone last night, and he watched the entire series. He said the PC bullshit only came up rarely, and it was an enjoyable show.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/April/2026 @ 10:08 am
Kevin, it’s hard to argue with the truth. While I appreciate the efforts you make to help me improve my writing, I can’t deny that I’ve failed to make a reciprocal effort at learning what you teach. I’ve always been lazy, and that has gotten worse now that I am an elderly retiree. That’s not an excuse; it is just an admission of fact. That said, it is not a joke when I mention my ongoing cognitive decline. Almost every day, someone greets me by name, and I am clueless as to who they are, let alone what their name is. So, recalling the rules and names of sentence structure five minutes after reading it is probably beyond my capabilities.
That said, I will continue to try to improve, but as you’ve noted, with minimal results. I appreciate your efforts and I am sorry to be a constant source of disappointment. I take no offense at your correcting me when I fail, but I also understand the frustration you feel when it seems I am unable or unwilling to apply your teaching. I’ll understand if you decide assisting me is a waste of time, but I sincerely hope you’ll continue to be a reader and commenter here.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/April/2026 @ 10:04 am
Kevin, we’ll know soon enough. Just so we are clear, if I make a DIFFERENT mistake, I’ve proven you wrong, right?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/April/2026 @ 1:03 pm
Kevin, when you are commatose, sloppy writing just comes naturally. Once you point it out, it seems so obvious. Here are my rewrites:
I was going to get a haircut, but couldn’t be bothered. So I kicked things off at Sloppy Joe’s.
I had a bowl of sugar-free pudding, but wasn’t sleepy yet. So I grabbed a beer from the fridge and headed upstairs to The Rite Spot.
I tend to write like I talk and don’t always stop to think about proper punctuation. Surely you’ve noticed at least some slight improvement, right?
Yeah, “momsal” seems to fit. Doing better now, but I’m sure I’ll have momsal again at some point in my future.
Commas: If I need them, I miss them; if I don’t, I use them.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/April/2026 @ 9:48 am
Anonymous, yes, you’re right. I am a worthless human being. Thanks for reminding me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/April/2026 @ 10:37 pm
Drain, yeah, I’ve walked by those graves many times without noticing the significance of the date he died. I did another search today, but was unable to find anything about him. His being buried with his wife and kids sounds right to me, too.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/April/2026 @ 3:48 pm
Kevin, yeah, I’ve pretty much given up the do-over fantasy. Now, I just want to be young again so I can fully enjoy those inevitable fuck-ups.
Yes, I’ll have to keep my guard up about backsliding. If that fails, there is always the life of an Ozempic addict.
I’m still an American and proud of my heritage. I wish my homeland nothing but the best. I just don’t want to live that vanilla lifestyle.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/April/2026 @ 8:27 am
Drain, I was also thinking his death was likely war-related, even if he was an American civilian at the time. I wish I could know his story. I’m wondering if the other three are his kids.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/April/2026 @ 8:21 am
Making steps in the right direction
Kevin, thanks for all that Ozempic information. I might have to consider doing my own injections down the road. Yeah, the challenge will be keeping the weight off, but maybe by then I will have overcome my addiction to sweet snacks. We shall see.
Yes, I recognized that error as soon as you pointed it out. My problem is that in my mind, I’m seeing/hearing/thinking the second predicate, but failing to hit the “I” on the keyboard. The quotation fuck-up was just bad proofreading.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/April/2026 @ 4:02 pm
Kevin, the error seems familiar. Either lose the comma or put an “I” after “but”.
I have no intention of making a lifelong commitment to Ozempic. Once I reach my weight goal, I will quit the drug and try to exercise enough self-discipline to maintain my weight. I just need a helping hand to get there.
Yes, Dr. Jo gave me the option of self-injecting. I’m too much of a wimp to poke a needle in my belly, though. Swan also declined to do so, so it seems a weekly visit to Dr. Jo is the way forward.
Who’ll get there first, Artemis or Musk?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/April/2026 @ 9:43 am
Aaron, yes, I’ve always been a fan of Pink Floyd. I’d say “Dark Side of the Moon” is probably my favorite album. I’m sure I was stoned often when I listened to their music back in the day.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/April/2026 @ 9:34 am
Brian, thanks for the Ozempic updates. It will be good to see the price come down. I’m impressed so far with the appetite suppression while I’m on the lowest dose. I asked Dr. Jo to look into the pros and cons of microdosing, but in the meantime, I’ll follow the suggested regimen. My plan is to achieve my target weight, then quit the drug and hopefully have enough self-discipline to maintain my weight.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/April/2026 @ 9:28 am
«« Back To Stats PageBrian, yeah, I do like those sweet Thai beaches!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/April/2026 @ 8:12 am