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Thanks for the compound word lesson. I’d never really considered how that works numbers-wise. So, I guess I could have said the bartender didn’t say ONE word to me. Good to know!
Your friend Mike sounds like my kind of guy!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/December/2022 @ 5:26 am
‘Twas the Tuesday before Christmas
Kev, impressed you are so good with the names of these gals. In this case, you have the right girl but the wrong bar–Aine works (or used to, I haven’t seen her recently) at Wet Spot. I don’t have hands-on evidence, but I’m pretty sure those tits are real.
How dare these supermarkets try and scam me out of the money that rightfully belongs to the bargirl scammers!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/December/2022 @ 6:42 am
Now, I don’t expect he’ll be a regular here, I believe he’s a tourist. And I’ll just say he makes me look both skinnier and faster. Good guy, though. it was just too much for him. That’s really my biggest fear about visiting other Hashes where I don’t know anyone or the area. No shortcutting, and if you get lost, you are screwed. Kudos to the guys who stayed with him and made sure he got back safe.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/December/2022 @ 7:03 am
Nope, never worked that hard on Brussels sprouts. I just boil them (or microwave) with some butter and cheese before dining on Frankenstein’s brains.
Coincidentally, I DID eat April, and I wasn’t even hungry.
“find the woman who comes to you for you, not for your damn money”
Well, I wasn’t sure of her motivation when we made the date, I was hoping it was about me, but she proved me wrong.Yeah, that shrimp appetizer stood out for me, too. Never had that dish as part of a holiday feast. And it’s not the snot and spit that I don’t like about buffets (but thanks for reminding me!), I just find food that’s been sitting out for unknown lengths of time unappetizing. But I’ll get to Mango’s Mango’s early on Christmas and eat it while it’s fresh.
Yep, if I could only find me a woman who loves me as much Buddy and Lucky do!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/December/2022 @ 6:55 am
2XL. Should I be worried? 🙂
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/December/2022 @ 8:49 am
Kev, I was lucky that only my libido was killed.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/December/2022 @ 6:54 am
Ted, there is no question about it–bringing complete strangers to your house is stupid on many levels. I was lucky the only repercussions were fat, ugly, and non-communicative. In my defense, I would never bring a street-walking freelancer home with me–that’s what short-time motels are for! I’ve turned down many of these Facebook solicitations, and when I made an exception in this case, I was chiding myself for being stupid even before she arrived. Again, I thought knowing her mother and seeing her pics with family and friends on FB was enough. Lesson learned!
Indeed, barfines are a lot less risky in many ways. It’s not about the money for me; I just like the illusion that I’m connecting somehow on a non-transactional level. That’s another manifestation of my ignorance.
As for finding an actual girlfriend, yeah, I love the fantasy of having a hiking and drinking buddy I could cuddle with and kiss good morning every day. I’ve been here going on five years now, and my multiple failures in that regard are well-documented here on the blog. It’s true; I’m looking for love in all the wrong places. I guess the “right” one is going to have to find me, or this life I’m living is the only one I’ll know.
In the meantime, I need to be smarter about who I let walk through my front door. As you and others have noted, things could have gone a lot worse.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/December/2022 @ 6:53 am
Brian, yeah, I’ve had that same thought about dripping candle wax all over your body–ouch! I’ve seen them drip it onto their tongue, too. I guess with practice you either get used to it or maybe it’s not as hot as it appears.
Oh, and it’s an old joke but apt. I need to be more careful with my pickups.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/December/2022 @ 6:33 am
Dan, fair point. Inviting this stranger home was somewhat out of character for me and a good reminder that I need to be more discerning in the future. In my defense, I did know her mother, but still not a smart move. I gave her the cash willingly, in part to get rid of her and also because I could sense her desperation. I knew when I invited her over; I’d be giving her something–the only question was how much and if I’d be getting something in return. It turned out the money was the price I paid for being stupid.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/December/2022 @ 6:29 am
Salamat, Dave. Back at you!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/December/2022 @ 12:41 pm
Kev, yeah, I listed the winners first through third. I should have been clearer about that. As a judge, I’m cognizant of the “home team advantage,” but I wouldn’t penalize a superior performance by another team to make them a winner. The home team goes first, so they set the standard I judge the other teams against. For me, that’s the advantage the home team receives.
Ah, shwimteo. I couldn’t spell it close enough phonetically to get a hit when I did a search. Thanks. I can always look for it here now the next I forget.
It’s funny you noticed that junglely thing. When I first wrote it, I didn’t use the second ‘l’ and my spell check redlined it. So, I went the ‘ly’ route, but the spell checker still didn’t like it. I actually considered doing the jungle-y option, then said fuck it. Junglely conveyed what I was trying to express, even if it isn’t grammatically correct. And we both know that when it comes to writing, sometimes it’s a jungle out there.
I wondered why you hadn’t mentioned walking lately. So, you saw a doctor for that diagnosis? Hope you recover soon.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/December/2022 @ 7:29 am
Yeah, and if you are going to have a small stage, put some small girls on it. Seriously a couple of hotties would be better than a slew of beached whales.
Then again, I notice that another very small bar, Chill, doesn’t have a stage and it is at the bottom of my rankings. I need to revisit there soon and assess whether my initial judgment was too harsh.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/December/2022 @ 7:32 am
Yep, Martin will be re-enacting his role as Santa Claus for the Candy Run Hash. He actually had a Santa outfit made that is more appropriate for the weather in the Philippines, especially when Santa is without a sleigh. Even without the costume, he is frequently greeted by the locals with a hearty “hello, Santa!”
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/December/2022 @ 6:26 am
Yeah, seeing John sprawled out in that recliner at his restaurant was very disconcerting. Seeing him up and around and doing something he enjoys was reassuring.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/December/2022 @ 7:12 am
Brian, that was my thought too as I read the article: How are isolation issues related to COPD? I get that poor mental health likely impacts physical health, but that’s true for all conditions not just COPD.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/December/2022 @ 7:08 am
Nice to see you in the comments again, Ted. I always appreciate your insights.
I think you make some valid points. It’s true I probably don’t appreciate the life I have as much as I should, and that I spend too much time worrying about not having the life I *think* I want.
It could also be true that doing what I do to pass the time creates an image of who I am that repels potential mates. I have had new acquaintances say that I’m considered a “butterfly.” I don’t believe the evidence supports that characterization, but if that’s how people see you, the truth is irrelevant.
I guess I’ll just keep waiting for someone who loves and accepts me as I am. Or more likely, die alone. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy myself the best way I know how.
Thanks again for your thoughtful comment.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/December/2022 @ 7:05 am
If it ain’t fixed, don’t break it
Kev, Yeah, I’m going to do whatever it takes to save that hero phone the way it saved me. I know the internal apps were still working after the fall, so probably just replacing the LCD will fix the problem. Assuming I can ever find the part…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/December/2022 @ 7:14 am
Brian, as I recently discovered, my photos do automatically get transferred to the cloud. Also, any picture deemed worthy winds up posted on my blog, so I have them there too.
The innards on my broken phone are still working; I just can’t access any of that data because the screen is blacked out. Replacing the LCD should be all it needs.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/December/2022 @ 7:08 am
Yeah, I knew I was one of those people constantly checking their phone, but hadn’t realized how much I’d miss it and how lost I felt without it. It’s kind of sad in a way, but hey, I’m funnier on messenger!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 15/December/2022 @ 7:11 am
Yeah, a little stiff and sore but full range of movement. This, too, shall pass.
No, I hadn’t ever considered a spirometer. Just did a quick read, and yeah, I want one. Thanks!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/December/2022 @ 7:00 am
Well, I knew some folks with CBs but my big ol’ 8-track player took all my under-the-dash space. And I was going for the Tom Selleck look, not Reynolds. The picture was taken in Idaho, and I was living in Arizona at the time; that’s a long way from Dixie. Although, Dixie wasn’t too far ahead in my future. Back then and there, shirts with snaps instead of buttons were a thing. But all I knew about Korea is what I saw in MASH.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/December/2022 @ 3:29 pm
Yeah, I’m using my nebulizer two or three times a day instead of a couple of times a week lately. I’ll plan another consult with the doctors to see if I can get back to where I was. The lung damage is permanent, but I can’t think of any lifestyle choices that are making it worse–I haven’t even vaped for a couple of years now. Unless it’s the beer which doesn’t make any sense to me at all.
My concern is maybe John isn’t getting the care he needs because of financial reasons. That’s what someone told me, anyway. If he’s not doing dialysis, for example, that’s a killer. I’m sure he is smart enough to know that. Again, when I asked him if he needed help, he waved me off and said he was doing better. I just know him as a customer, and I don’t feel comfortable pushing the issue.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/December/2022 @ 6:40 am
That really sticks in my crawl
Yeah, that wasn’t my only fuck up. What I called “The Gentlemen’s Club” is actually named Showgirls. A gentlemen’s club is the subtitle. Duh, that’s why I couldn’t find it on Google. Anyway, I’ll go back for a review of both bars soon.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/December/2022 @ 9:49 am
I don’t think I’ve ever considered the origins of “pub crawl” and “bar hop”; I’ve always just used them pretty much interchangeably. Pub does have an English vibe, but only a couple of places here use that term in their name. And yeah, I might hop into a bar, but I’m more likely to be crawling out!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/December/2022 @ 5:55 am
Brian, I ate at John’s place yesterday and saw John sleeping in his recliner. He didn’t look good. He woke up as I was leaving, and I asked him how it was going. He said he had changed doctors, was on new meds and making progress. I hope so.
The restaurant is still open, and I guess the cooks are the same. The unseen impact of John’s illness is probably in the ingredients. John would make late-night trips to distant fish markets and would travel to Manila for good imported meats–not sure who, if anyone, is doing that now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/December/2022 @ 6:01 am
Dan, the places I generally hang out aren’t lighted like that stage was. Indeed, I’m normally sitting outside watching the world pass me by.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/December/2022 @ 8:35 am
I’m going to try and stop by this evening and check in with him. The guy I talked to last night said he may be having some financial issues. I don’t know anything about his personal life or circumstances.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/December/2022 @ 8:34 am
The news regarding John is not good. I talked to someone last night who saw him recently, and his condition appears to be deteriorating. He can barely get out of his recliner and just sits there all day. He showed some early progress from his meds regimen, but that doesn’t seem to be working now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/December/2022 @ 6:48 am
“And always have a bag packed.”
Dan, that’s why I would never consider buying a house here–want to be able to walk (or run) away if things go totally south.It occurs to me that I may, in fact, be naive regarding my lack of understanding of the people around me and perhaps even a degree of denial about who and what I am. In these circumstances, I’m striving to achieve a state of not caring. It is what it is; take it or leave it.
Anyway, the rant that generated all this feedback was just about my surprise that people perceived me in a way I don’t see myself. Perhaps they are right, and I am wrong. Either way, this is the best life I have, and I’m going to keep on living it, come what may.
Thanks for your support, I do appreciate it.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/December/2022 @ 8:33 am
«« Back To Stats PageWelcome back to the comments, James. It’s been a while, and I’ve missed your rather unique insights.
In my defense, I will just say that my behavior when I’m in a relationship is different than how I act when I am single. Having said that, I’ve never considered myself a “whore monger.” In fact, I honestly can’t remember the last time I paid a bar fine. Fucking strangers just isn’t that appealing to me. That’s why I thought my “friends with benefits” program would work, but even then, I don’t like the concept of paying a woman to fuck me. In the case of the mountain mama, she begs me to let her give me a massage, and saying no just seems cruel somehow. She certainly is good at showing her appreciation; I’ll grant her that.
Anyway, I think I do more good than harm here. And perhaps you are right, people are going to believe about me what they choose, so I may as well just accept that and continue being the me that I know I am. Maybe that means I’ll be alone in life, and if that’s the case, so be it.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/December/2022 @ 2:25 pm