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Kevin, these days it isn’t so much about making an effort to remember. It’s more about losing the ability to remember. When you are 70, you’ll know what I mean.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/September/2025 @ 11:13 am
Maggot, thank you for being wrong about me. Not that I care either way.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/September/2025 @ 10:15 am
Robert, thank you for your concern.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/September/2025 @ 10:14 am
Kevin, I did the review as instructed, and now I see the error of my ways. The proper way to write the sentence is without either a comma or a semicolon because I’ve created a compound predicate.
Will I remember this lesson tomorrow? Miracles do happen, I suppose.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/September/2025 @ 10:13 am
Jürgen, not sure why you care. I drink beer when I’m out. I don’t drink beer at home. I don’t drink beer early in the day. I choose when I drink and how much. That’s not severe alcoholism.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 6:09 pm
Kevin, hmm. When I saw that lesson, I thought I was better at seeing comma splices than most other errors. Honestly, I’m not seeing it here. Are you saying a semicolon instead of a comma after the hike? Well, I guess those are two independent clauses, so that must be it. I stand corrected.
Or do I? Maybe the mistake is that I don’t need a comma OR a semicolon. Damn, now I need a beer.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 6:07 pm
Kevin, I was comparing myself to the “barfly” type that Pea described in her video. Yeah, I have had moments, but that is the exception, not the rule.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 3:52 pm
Maggot, Swan is a big girl and can take care of herself.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/September/2025 @ 10:14 am
Kevin, it was more like a refill of a previous prescription. The diagnosis was the same as the previous one pertaining to fluid retention in the lungs.
I’ll take them for a week, and if things don’t clear up, I’ll go back to the pulmonary specialist for an updated diagnosis.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 4:14 pm
Kevin, no, I pretty much diagnosed myself. The phlegm buildup was the prelude to last year’s breathing issues, and I wanted to nip that shit in the bud. I asked Dr. Jo what meds the pulmonary doctor had put me on to clear my lungs, and that’s what she gave me, along with an antibiotic. I already seem to be hocking and coughing less. If this doesn’t work, I’ll go back to the pulmonary doc.
What was weird about the leg was that the pain and weakness came out of nowhere. And 24 hours later, it was pretty much completely gone. Hopefully never to return!
“Gotta hand it to her.”
Yep, she appears to be a stand-up girl.» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 12:50 pm
Brian, no, it was the same as what I experienced before that may have been sciatica-related. Whatever it was, it has now dissipated, and I’m almost back to normal.
That Pen Island situation is hilarious. Here’s hoping I never find myself on penis land.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 12:41 pm
Thanks, Aloysius. The pain was in the upper rear of my leg and is now gone for the most part.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/September/2025 @ 12:37 pm
Kevin, into each life some rain must fall. I have something different to bitch about soon enough.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:33 am
Dan, I can only speak to the Philippines, but there is definitely a litter culture here. I’m not just talking about dropping candy wrappers on the ground; I’ve seen people throwing bags of garbage into the river. Which then wind up in the ocean. Whenever we have a high tide, it is amazing to see the garbage left behind on the beach. And yeah, it is mostly plastic bottles.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:31 am
Terry, that’s scary and weird. I have no idea what might be causing that. Glad you found me again! If there is a fix I can implement on my end, let me know.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:28 am
Sorry, Ian. I’ve edited your comment.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:23 am
Sorry, Dr. Greg. Personal attacks on other commenters isn’t permitted at LTG. You can abuse me instead.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:20 am
Gary, I’m sorry, but I have no idea what you are talking about? What shirt was coming off?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/September/2025 @ 10:19 am
Kevin, yep, water is in abundance here, you just need it in the right places. I see people with big barrels under their rain gutters to collect the runoff. I’m glad I haven’t had to resort to that. There was a lot of flooding in Subic and Olongapo last night, but everything seems to be still working.
“Bill out” is how they say it here. If you ask for your tab, you usually just get a funny look. Maybe it’s a Filipino thing. When it is time to pay, you wave at the waitress and say, “Bill out, please.”
Yes, it is a different relationship culture here. Being perceived as “rich” is more valued than being young and attractive. Granted, if you are young, handsome, and “rich,” you are a rock star with the ladies. And yes, not all the girls are like that. Since I’m a barfly, I meet bargirls. Back in the day, when I’d date these girls, I found that the ones who had just started in the bar business were much more enjoyable to be with than the jaded veterans. I have indeed been blessed to find a jewel like Swan amongst the gravel.
HaHa! Poor Clyde and Harold. Your reaction is exactly what I’d expect from an educator. I had a teacher in Junior High who actually kicked me hard in the shin when I rudely commented on his beer belly. And now I have one. Karma never forgets!
No, the Candy Walks are both 5K, and we serve around 250 kids each day, so they aren’t growing or becoming more expensive. There’s a lot of work behind the scenes as Swan sets up an assembly line on the dining room table and fills 500 candy bags with assorted sweets each week. I fund the operation, but I consider it one of my charity projects.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/September/2025 @ 10:16 am
Brian, after thinking about it, I decided drinking is good so now I think when I drink.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/September/2025 @ 9:50 am
Kevin, thanks for the introduction to Swedish meals. Although my beef stew was nothing like American-style, it was fine for filling my after-hike stomach void. I mixed those potato chunks in with the beef and gravy and it wasn’t bad that way.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/September/2025 @ 10:19 am
Kevin, no water or power issues so far. The worst of the storm seems to be over now.
Yeah, those potatoes were technically a side dish that I could have changed to something else, like mashed taters. Their definition of beef stew is different than mine. Chunks of beef in gravy (where were the carrots?) doesn’t make a stew. This is a Swedish establishment, so maybe that’s the way they do it there.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/September/2025 @ 2:44 pm
Brian, so far the water and power have survived the storm. I think the worst is over now.
Yes, I agree that moving here with inadequate assets doesn’t necessarily make you the kind of loser Reekay was talking about, but it does keep you living on the edge of disaster. I’ve known some folks who run out of money before the end of the month and so they run a tab in the bar until the next pension deposit comes through. I’m not one of them, although I have burned through some of my savings account over the years. I can live comfortably on my pension money every month, but I am sometimes a little to generous in helping those in need. I need to get a grip soon.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/September/2025 @ 1:35 pm
Brian, we are pretty much in sync on the issues. I don’t think I’ve moved right all that much over the years, but the left has gone batshit crazy.
Yep, beer may not solve the world’s problems, but it makes them easier to ignore.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/September/2025 @ 10:26 am
Brian, should illegal immigrants be deported? Should men who identify as women compete in women’s sports? It is issue like those that are losing middle American for the dems.
I know nothing about crypto, Trump’s or otherwise. But I’m not hearing you claim anything illegal about Jr.’s involvement. The Trumps were rich to begin with, that not need to lie, steal, or cheat for money. But the stupidest Congress-critter (and that’s a low bar) somehow manages to become a multimillionaire since being elected. Hmm…
It never crossed my mind to violate the rules when I worked for the government, and if I had, I would expect the consequences for my dishonesty.
“Anyways, life will go on, the sun will come up, hikes will be walked, and beers will be drunk regardless of who is in charge. LOL”
See? We have found some common ground! I’m just glad I’m not living there.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/September/2025 @ 9:58 am
Okay, John. I went back and looked at the comments on those Facebook posts of mine. No threats of violence or personal attacks against you. I did find these:
“No, better to just slag them off without them knowing, like a real man hey. Don’t worry, ill stop before you right wing snowflakes cancel me as well.”
“Keep up the hate john, its really becomingNice blog post john, way to listen to your “friends” instead of perhaps wondering why people are offended by the racist, hateful shit you post, you, blame everyone else. What a man.”
“Your the one putting the hate out! Jesus, you’re thick, and brave! Retired postman living overseas calling for war and violence! Pathetic, letting others do the fighting again i see.”
Those are all from you. No one else took the bait.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/September/2025 @ 2:51 pm
Brian, I’d be curious to learn the positions a centrist takes. Where do you stand on illegal immigrants? Do you think biological males who claim to be women should invade female only spaces? Were you bothered by the corruption discovered in USAID? I’m against all those things and I think I’m a centrist politically. Do you agree?
Comparing Hunter to Donald Jr. seems like a stretch. Do you have any info on how he allegedly gained that wealth? Bribes? Insider trading? If you mean most investors are doing much better these days, then yeah. But now do AOC. How does a former bartender on a Congressional salary become a multimillionaire?
Like it or not, MAGA resonates with the majority of Americans. As long as that is the case, I don’t see a third party succeeding. Although, if the centrists like yourself rejected the leftist tropes, there may be room in the tent.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/September/2025 @ 1:45 pm
Tye Regasa. Still blowing.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/September/2025 @ 1:30 pm
Kevin, nothing like a good blow job.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/September/2025 @ 10:05 am
«« Back To Stats PageGood one, Bobster.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/September/2025 @ 10:04 am