Comments Posted By John McCrarey

Displaying 3,751 To 3,780 Of 6,594 Comments

Enjoy your VD!

Brian, well, something is better than nothing. Or so I keep telling myself…

» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/February/2022 @ 7:44 am

Kev, nope, just the traditional VD observation here. It’s a pretty popular holiday with the locals here though. Christmas, you say? Hmm. That would be a gift…

» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/February/2022 @ 7:42 am

Take it or leave it

Key, yeah I’m as surprised as anyone.

SFS, maybe so. It’s pretty is all I know for sure.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/February/2022 @ 7:43 am

Dipping the Tibag

QP, it was not easy, but the patch is in place.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/February/2022 @ 9:30 am

I might be turning into the proverbial grumpy old man. And yeah, I’ve been stressing over some relationship changes. I’m going to be okay though.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/February/2022 @ 7:52 am

I’m not the one

Tales from the Cryptic! Kind of a work in progress at the moment. I think resolution is on the horizon and I’ll be able to say more. In the meantime, I’ll try and have a bit more substance in my posts.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/February/2022 @ 7:05 am

Seeing red…

Thanks, feeling better already! Still a good reminder to maintain as much emotional control as possible. The “cliffhanger” was not so much intentional as it was to remain discrete. But hey, if it keeps readers coming back, win-win!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/February/2022 @ 7:34 am

The wheel in the sky keeps on turning

BW, yep. Nobody and nothing is perfect, at least in my life.

Kev, Yeah, the outdoor elements add some discomfort. But I always found indoor workouts on stairs, treadmills, and the like, boring as hell. I guess it’s a tradeoff.

Brian, I’ve been thinking about a restaurant series. We’ll see what I can do.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/February/2022 @ 7:42 am

Things aren’t so bad

Snotty only. So far. I do understand there are some folks who would like to bloody my nose though.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/February/2022 @ 2:10 pm

Yeah, I can take it from a distance, but up close and personal, not so much.

Breathing slightly better through the nose, hopefully, that continues.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/February/2022 @ 7:49 am

Ah, Friday fun

Good advice, as usual, Dave. Looking forward to those two-week millionaires taking some of the pressure off from those thirsty bargirls.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/February/2022 @ 10:40 am

Kev, yeah. If I go there it will need to be a protected post. Gonna let the stew simmer a bit for now.

Thanks, BW. Not drowsy more than usual so far.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/February/2022 @ 7:58 am

Steppin’ over the line

HaHa, yeah. I’m hoping it was a coincidence that they were both females I yelled at. Hopefully, I’d have the balls to treat a man the same way. Best course is to be more respectful to everyone.

Yep, one day at a time.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/February/2022 @ 7:20 am

Abbreviation

I’m the middle child…older brother Keith, younger brother Gregory.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/February/2022 @ 6:58 am

Ridged but not ruffled

C’mon, guys! If I can do it, you can do it!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/February/2022 @ 7:53 am

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

Brian, now I just need to live up to them!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2022 @ 2:03 pm

Thanks, guys. Just gonna keep on keeping on and see what happens. I’m telling myself I’ll be fine regardless of the ultimate outcome so enjoy the ride. This is uncharted territory for me.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2022 @ 7:11 am

My weak end

Kev, yep, the chili came out quite tasty. The muffins were just okay…not burned but not moist either. Oh well, the GF seemed to enjoy the meal, so there’s that.

Brian, yeah, the new place is only a block or two away in the 7/11 strip mall up the highway. It is small and more of a bar than a restaurant, although it will feature meat pies. The manager thing is an issue already. The GF is sometimes feels overwhelmed and I’ve been encouraging her to find someone to ease her burdens. Salary is one issue, and finding someone competent and trustworthy is another. Hopefully, they’ll figure it out.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/January/2022 @ 6:32 am

Black Friday

Kev, yeah, I was never a big fan of the Karate Kid genre so I didn’t really pay attention to this Cobra Kai series. The GF is into it and I’m into her, so… Started reading your season 1 review, but stopped before the spoilers. I’ll go back when I’ve finished all the episodes. And yeah, I’m going to keep exercise at the top of my list, so TV is only something to fill in the gaps.

James, thanks for your support. I do enjoy maintaining this journal of my so-called life, but living life is a higher priority. Hopefully, I’m going to find a way to stay regular here. Yeah, I remembered the bridge, but the mountain was a total freakout. Couldn’t stand, screamed when I touched her, shaking like a leaf. Still impressed that she even made the effort.

As always, I really appreciate y’all joining me on these journeys!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/January/2022 @ 8:16 am

Minute by minute

Yeah, I’m a selfish bastard, Terry. I’ll try to do better in the future!

Drain, interesting perspectives. Luckily, I’ve not seen a lot of this personally, but it has a ring of truth. I’m still waiting to be paid back for a “loan” from anyone here. Ever.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/January/2022 @ 8:18 am

Another Monday

Soju, yeah it is a good song and apt. Cum In My Basement (Geraldine) was sick last week and unable to attend the Hash. I’m sure she’ll be back in the photo gallery soon.

Thanks, Brian. One step at a time.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/January/2022 @ 7:22 am

Yeah, in a couple of spots. They didn’t last too long though. Overall, it was a fairly moderate climb.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/January/2022 @ 7:46 am

A cottage on the beach

Thank you, Setnaffa!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/January/2022 @ 10:32 am

Kev, yeah, I’m not sure what the theme was all about, but it appeared to be a dance group, Zumba-type thing.

QP, can’t blame you for that!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/January/2022 @ 7:53 am

Bay cruisin’

Thanks, Brian. I don’t want to really use the old “she’s different” defense, but… The whole time I’ve known her she’s never asked me for a thing. Yeah, maybe the dates and dinners are positives in my favor, but wherever her financing is coming from, she doesn’t seem to need my help. Anyway, as I’ve said, eyes wide open here. One time at a time. Just wanna see where this road I’m on leads.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/January/2022 @ 7:51 am

“Just try to get through February.”

HaHa! You are such an optimist! I’m shooting for Valentine’s Day.

James, yeah, in this iteration she is at least trying to take more time for herself away from work. It is indeed much more enjoyable to spend the hours doing something besides sitting at the Car Wash drinking beers.

Re: the lockdown, well, every time I think that sanity will finally prevail and a whole new realm of stupidity is released. Since I don’t have the coveted vax card I’m pretty much stuck here for the time being. I’m probably going to have to get the jab if I want to be free again to travel about, even locally.

QP, you know me too well!

Thanks, Rascal. Stick around to see what happens next! That’s what I’m doing.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/January/2022 @ 8:12 am

Sometimes it doesn’t go as planned

Kev, the comments are a sounding board, and the feedback I get and appreciate isn’t about attention as much as gaining insights and perspectives from people I respect and admire, like you. I do listen and consider those viewpoints, even if you don’t outwardly see a change in behavior.

For example, you’ve often talked about the generational aspects of our age difference and how I need to incorporate that factor into my thinking about her behavior. When we had our long and unanticipated talk the other night, she admitted that she sometimes says things in anger she doesn’t really mean. And I had a “when I was your age” moment. I had a fiery and largely uncontrolled temper as a young man and often said things that I came to regret later. That’s not making an excuse for her behavior, but it gave me cause to be a bit more understanding and forgiving. That’s just one example of the value I derive from your comments.

Anyway, my eyes are wide open and my guard is up. With the insights I’ve gained, I’ll be able to better deal with whatever the future brings. In the past couple of days, she’s revealed how much she wants to have a baby and also how she’d like to move back to Japan in the future. Neither of those dreams is something I can participate in, so I recognize there may already be an expiration date on the relationship. I can accept that. I just didn’t like breaking up in anger and regret.

Anyway, I’m not saying you’re wrong and I’m right or anything like that. I’m just making my way as best as I am able. For the moment at least, I deem my life better with her than without her. That’s subject to change. I hope you’ll continue to offer your sage advice and know that it is valued, even when it appears to be ignored.

Thanks for being an honest friend.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/January/2022 @ 8:03 am

Dave, you crack me up! Nice to hear from you again. And yes, it is good to have a Plan B in the event of any (inevitable?) future failure.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/January/2022 @ 10:38 am

Actually, that’s not really true. The insights and perspectives you guys provide really do open my eyes to things. Outwardly, perhaps my behavior doesn’t appear to change, but my mental outlook is much more in keeping with the realities noted in your comments. I’m keeping my eyes wide open and will not be suckered into believing what I want to believe rather than what things are. I’m hopeful this approach will allow me to proceed with caution and avoid potential heartbreak in the future. Or maybe I’m delusional. One of those.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/January/2022 @ 10:35 am

Kev, Harsh but fair. I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing or going to do at this point. The grim reality is that almost all my time is wasted, I just try to salvage as much satisfaction from those wasted moments as possible. That’s why I was so distressed when the whole bargirl companionship thing lost its appeal.

Anyway, eyes wide open. Failure is as likely or not. I’m going to protect my heart as much as I am able wherever this leads. But yeah, I get what you are saying. And you aren’t the only one. I got a dose of “tough love” talk last night from a friend here last night. I’m a stubborn idiot though. That’s the worse kind of stupid.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/January/2022 @ 8:07 am