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What’s going to happen next?

Thanks, Brian. Better today than yesterday, but not as good as it was. I’ll post an update later today.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/July/2025 @ 9:37 am

There ain’t no stopping me!

Kev, Yes, I guess beer is always on my mind.

You know, I picked up on that AI vibe a little during the video. Usually, it’s obvious, but this girl was just a tad too perfect. And the fact that she doesn’t change her posture at all is another reveal. Your additional probing seems to confirm those suspicions. Damn, isn’t this AI invasion getting a little scary?

» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/June/2025 @ 9:44 am

Kev, you’ve been artificially exposed!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/June/2025 @ 9:40 am

Descending into darkness

Kev, thanks for the link. We’ll see if I can find some motivation.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/June/2025 @ 9:45 am

Kev, one of the waitresses took the group photos.

I’ll be 70 in a couple of months and that makes me an old dog. I think the new tricks you suggest are already beyond my capabilities. I’m just going to enjoy the ride into oblivion as best I can. At some point, I won’t know the difference.

Thanks for sharing that great comedy clip. You know it had to be good because I made all the way through. Yeah, a white guy talkin’ black ain’t happening these days. My favorite was the football player from San Francisco. The tight end that wants to be a wide-receiver. Heh!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/June/2025 @ 8:44 am

Dilbert, you need to enhance the reading comprehension of your AI commenter. The post wasn’t about playing ping pong or money.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/June/2025 @ 8:31 am

Up we go!

Kev, nope, nothing going on, I just don’t believe in marriage. Been there, done that, times four. I wouldn’t have gotten married to Jee Yeun if the government didn’t make me so she could get a visa to stay with me in the USA.

I’m honestly surprised there is not more crime here. When I walk through some of those squatter villages full of poor and desperate people, I think, damn, if this were the slums of Chicago I’d be a dead man by now.

You reminded me of this poem:
And when our matrimonial skiff
Strikes snags in love’s meandering stream,
I lift our shallop from the rocks,
And float as in a placid dream.
And well I know our marriage bliss
While life shall last will never cease;
For I shall always let thee do,
In generous love, just what I please.
Peace comes, and discord flies away,
Love’s bright day follows hatred’s night;
For I am ready to admit
That you are wrong and I am right.
–Sam Walter Foss
I understand the poet died mysteriously shortly after publishing that verse.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/June/2025 @ 12:50 pm

Brad, the money is on the way. You can trust me on that! Who cares if I’ve decimated my Monopoly game.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/June/2025 @ 12:39 pm

Walking the nine

Brian, I don’t expect things in the bars will change more than superficially. I’m not worried about losing my comfort zone, there are lots of options in this little town. The more things change, the more they remain the same. As far as differences go, it’s mostly a matter of vibe. You got the girly bars, the sports bars, the live-music venues, and the hangout places that are my preference, especially the open-air joints where I can watch the world walk by. Price wise, they are all in the same range. Someone tried to open a “upscale” bar charging 150 pesos a beer. They were out of business after a few months. If I were to open a bar, I’d look for an unfilled niche. Barretto could use an actual beach bar. I’d love to see that void filled.

Dave leaving is a loss for the community. He’s an icon in this town and has been a pillar of the community helping expats in trouble and being well-connected politically.

Yes, Irish’s personality shines through in her videos giving them a level of authenticity that is quite enjoyable. I’m glad to see she is achieving some success.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/June/2025 @ 9:55 am

Thank you, Forsythe. Please send me an email so we can discuss further.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/June/2025 @ 9:44 am

Kev, the boys get a morning neighborhood walk, the longest a little over 2K. I wouldn’t take them on a hike because of all the stray dogs running loose. One of the guys used to bring his dog and there was always a dog fight it seemed.

No onions and no slaw, but it was still a mouthful. Really good too!

Yep, got some more AI advice about Dave’s upcoming departure. I feel SO much better about things now.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/June/2025 @ 9:43 am

Royally

Send me an email, Reginald.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/June/2025 @ 4:40 pm

Kev, this is the Philippines, “sorry sir, out of stock” is a standard saying in all the stores. I get it that imported goods will be less reliably available, and you can expect to pay more to cover shipping expenses, but damn, TRIPLE the price? Nope, not for me, I’ll do without.

Interesting that the duck price wasn’t as inflated. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a duck-based dish. I’ll stick with chicken and turkey…

Yep, nothing stays the same. Some big changes coming to the bar scene in Barretto if rumors I’m hearing are true.

It’s weird that I keep misspelling Oreo (heh, I just caught myself doing it again). The “o” and the “a” aren’t even close on the keyboard. I guess my brain says “o” and my finger hears “a” for some reason. The wonders of old age!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/June/2025 @ 9:55 am

Six times two

Kev, I had Amazon Prime when I first moved here, but too many of their shows weren’t available in the Philippines for some reason. I’ve never looked into Apple TV (I hate the company and their products) but it appears to be similar to Netflix. I’ll look into if I decide to spend more time in front of the television.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/June/2025 @ 9:58 am

Damn, Pysch is not available on Netflix or YouTube. Sounds like something I’d enjoy.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/June/2025 @ 10:01 am

Kev, Swan hated her cake, but took one for the team. I share that sentiment.

I doubt I’ll care what I look like after I drown. Still, even after more than seven years here, I’m still partially white. Now, what do I get for that privilege?

In my case, at least in the early days, I wasn’t thinking with my dick. I was just a naive fool who thought the gals I was chatting with really liked me. Tuition in the school of hard knocks doesn’t come cheap!

I’m not familiar with Psych. Is it a new series?

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2025 @ 9:42 am

Dorothy, please send me an email so we can discuss this matter privately.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2025 @ 9:32 am

A dandy day

Brian, yeah, it’s a hoot so far. All coming from the same IP.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2025 @ 9:32 am

Kev, I’ve considered a generator and still might pull the trigger on getting one someday. The outages seem more frequent than usual lately.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/June/2025 @ 12:19 pm

Brian, never tried that yogurt drink idea, but it seems plausible. Ice cream might work, too. Easier for me to just avoid the spicy though. That’s why I’m not big on Thai food.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/June/2025 @ 12:18 pm

Quite the ruckus

Mildred and Mitch, thank you for your artificially intelligent thoughts.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/June/2025 @ 11:10 am

Kev, The VFW hosts several charity events, as does the RSL (Aussie version). I’ve participated in an RSL community feeding before.

Yeah, the bars come and go and change all the time. Luckily, there are so many I can always find one I enjoy.

I keep meaning to order my Jewel steak without gravy but always forget. It tastes fine, but not what I’m accustomed to seeing.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/June/2025 @ 11:03 am

A worthless SOB

Kev, I had the cataract removed from my right eye a couple of years ago.

What did I do to deserve those anagrams?

» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/June/2025 @ 10:00 am

Brian, that would work for me. I only go one or twice a month anyway, and after this week’s sad performance I be less like to attend even infrequently.

The same old, same old is bad enough, but when one of the consistently best groups drops out, it is not going to get better. Honestly, someone attending for the first time this week would have no reason to ever go back.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/June/2025 @ 9:57 am

It’s fun to hike at the SBMA

Kev, there is also a barangay named “Asinan Proper,” and the signage always makes me smile. A proper Ass, indeed!

Well, it’s a vicious circle. Why is no one at the beach? Nothing to do there; everything is closed. Why is everything closed? Because no one is at the beach. Oh, well.

It’s always summer in the Philippines. But now it is the rainy part of summer here, and even a lot of the expats choose this time of year to return to their home countries and avoid the storms. It’s definitely the low season for tourists.

Yeah, I almost edited that long ago finger from the photo but decided that would be like altering history. I’ll fix it in my “do-over” life.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/June/2025 @ 8:35 am

Back in action

Kev, the problem is that a one-man effort would make no difference–the trash would all be back the next day. I’ve had similar fantasies, but mine would be to start an NGO foundation that would feed and transport unemployed folks to a daily cleanup spot. I’d have a couple of Jeepneys for getting them there, a trash truck for hauling the litter away, and provide a fair daily salary of 500 pesos (more than most bar girls make). Another plus to my plan would be every time I get a plea for a “loan” to pay rent or utilities, I’d refer them to my NGO and let them earn it. Everybody’s a winner! I’ll get started once I win the lottery.

Yeah, life is fleeting, but friendships shouldn’t be. I know you’ve still got lifelong friends. I need to ask that man in the mirror WTF is going on.

Do tell. (Or might you get in trouble?)
I stay out of it as much as I can. A couple of the gals have turned on Swan, and she says she doesn’t know why. Then, we had a Hash couple’s relationship end, and he started dating another Hash female. That caused some sparks. Anyway, if it wasn’t one thing, it would be another.

Yes, women have proven they are as big an asshole as men when given the power to do so. Shit, can you imagine our world now if Hillary had been elected? Yikes!

» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/June/2025 @ 8:53 am

Up rich or downpour?

Kevin, I’m sure some guys eat bakla here. Oh, you said BAKLAVA. Nope, never seen it here.

The total lack of contact from my son is fairly recent. I guess he hasn’t needed any money lately.

Wow! That’s some amazing attention to detail on the speech balloons. I hadn’t even noticed until you pointed out the rules.

I gave Swan the “red envelope” and she showed me the gold earrings she got for her birthday.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/June/2025 @ 10:29 am

Brian, yes, during my visit the Hindu vibe was prevalent and not an issue with me. I’m sure my concerns were unfounded, but Indonesia being Muslim was worrisome because a change of government might bring Iran-like law enforcement. The friends I traveled to Bali with, Tom and Yuli, were great tour guides. Yuli was from Jakarta and Tom was working there when they met. When they decided to get married, Tom had to convert to Islam. I didn’t want to face that prospect.

We’ll see what the future brings for potential travel destinations. I need to get off my lazy ass and explore more of the Philippines.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/June/2025 @ 10:23 am

Too easy to shortcut

Kev, these relationship failures cut both ways and surprisingly, Reekay didn’t acknowledge that.

A Filipina lying about her marital status can have HUGE repercussions for the boyfriend if the spouse files criminal adultery charges. The Philippines is a good example of how a Catholic-dominated country/culture can make life more difficult than it ought to be. Divorce being illegal is a biggie (you have to go through a long and expensive annulment process here). And the difficulty of acquiring birth control products is why you see so many young mothers (I’m talking teens). It’s sad to see as an outsider, but the locals seem to accept the infringements on their freedoms without protest.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/June/2025 @ 9:41 am

Brian, we do the Hash birthday cakes once a month, and since it makes a big mess, we need the appropriate venue. Next week we are on the beach at Kim’s Place, and rumor has it some June b-day cakes will be made.

Yeah, relationships cut both ways. I’m probably the epitome of the perfect male, and I’ve failed at four marriages.

» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/June/2025 @ 9:30 am