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Yeah, that’s true, Brian. Thailand is a popular medical destination for expats here.
I, too, shake my head in wonder at the folks who choose to live without any safety net if an emergency should arise. I’d also be selective in who I choose to help in that situation. Living dangerously comes with consequences.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/September/2024 @ 7:47 am
Yep, that’s a low-tide walk from now on.
I’ve been lucky and haven’t encountered many assholes here. I avoid the idiots as much as I can.
John’s is still out of red wine, so we ate at Jewel Cafe instead.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/September/2024 @ 8:23 am
Yep. It’s all about making good decisions. Beer helps with that.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/September/2024 @ 8:11 am
Well, it was a flat street walk, so 9K wasn’t real challenging. I did get rubbed raw on my upper thigh from walking in wet shorts, but such is life.
Yeah, I admit I’m not very adventurous when it comes to food. I love Mexican, but fajitas rank below enchiladas, burritos, and tacos on my favorites list. I don’t recall seeing shrimp offered in those items. But now I know!
I was impressed with the cherry pie. When I bake it, it is from a box. Jeff crafted a nice, thick crust that held all those wayward cherries inside, and it tasted fantastic.
The pulmonary doctor attributed my previous breathing issues to a respiratory virus compounding my COPD. I figured she was right because after taking the meds she prescribed, the problem went away. Having breathing issues when I’m not engaged in physical activity is a new realm of discomfort. I’m wondering now if it might be heart-related. So, it’s back to the doctor to see what, if anything, can be done.
When the end of days is on the horizon, you do tend to appreciate the good ones all the more.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/September/2024 @ 7:03 am
Kev, No rain this morning! It’s supposed to be like this until Monday.
Yeah, the guy in the video wasn’t wrong with his info, just in regards to universal application. With his attitude, he’ll never find happiness.
I will tell Swan to look for a video using a batter-based Monte Cristo.
Eun Oke was especially crazy when she was drunk, and once she started drinking, she wouldn’t stop until she was crazy drunk. For years after we broke up, I’d get drunken calls from her in the wee hours of the morning–even here in the Philippines. I wish her well, but I’m damn glad I dodged that bullet!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/September/2024 @ 9:01 am
Thanks for checking in, Thompson. Glad to hear you are still among the living. I read something the other day about a wife hiring a hitman to kill her husband and thought of you for some reason. Sounds like your ex is going to drive you crazy but not kill you.
Good luck with the job search and finding money to pay the rent. Have you considered heading down south, crossing the border, then coming back to the USA sans ID and claiming to be a refugee? Those illegal immigrants are getting more benefits than citizens. You could live large!
“We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and—in spite of True Romance magazines—we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way. I do not say lonely—at least, not all the time—but essentially, and finally, alone. This is what makes your self-respect so important, and I don’t see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.”
― Hunter S. Thompson» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/September/2024 @ 8:51 am
Brian, that’s pretty much a spot-on assessment. When you are stupid, you are stupid wherever you choose to live. I’ve been scammed, but rarely in the same way twice. Even so, I don’t believe all Filipinas are scammers with evil intentions. The guys that really disgust me are the ones that all the women here like whores. Yeah, there are plenty of those, but also lots more who are decent girls. It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/September/2024 @ 8:26 am
Well, I was more embarrassed that I fell asleep at the bar—that’s something I never do. I should have left instead of waiting for the take-out I don’t remember ordering. Still, I pride myself on knowing when to say when, and for someone who drinks almost every day, these incidents are quite rare. The wrinkle is usually someone tossing a shot of hard stuff into the mix or not adjusting my intake when I drink stronger beer than usual.
We’ve got a couple more months of rainy season to go. It has cooled down some; I didn’t feel like I needed my fan yesterday.
Don’t worry about left or right; if you saw titties, you’re seeing straight!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/September/2024 @ 7:21 am
Aaron, Been to AC many times, but I just don’t share your passion for the place. I’m not into the whore bars, and that’s about all Angeles has to offer…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/September/2024 @ 2:18 pm
Yes, and with the storm, the waves were quite impressive as they hit the beach. We spent most of the morning sitting on the porch watching the ocean’s show.
Indeed, it is always nice to have a change of scenery. This trip had some special moments despite the weather.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/September/2024 @ 2:16 pm
Kev, the worst part is having an ice cold beverage poured over your head. It’s almost painful. I’m pretty sure that is what is happening in that photo.
Honestly, I wasn’t that excited about the Angeles trip. I’d much rather hang out at the beach somewhere. Being with the group and having a free ride were the incentives, but the change of plans didn’t bother me.
Drinking out of a toilet bowl plunger is harder than it looks! Still, with a Hash name of Auto Fellatio he should have done better.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/September/2024 @ 8:02 am
Brian, I rinsed off and changed my shirt before going to IDM, but when I got home, my hair felt like it was full of glue.
I was a vaper the first time I visited Thailand. I had no clue it was illegal there. I’m standing on the sidewalk at a busy intersection in Bangkok, waiting for the light to change. A foreigner approaches me and says, “Dude, you can’t do that here; you’re in trouble if the cops see you.” It seems ironic that the next time I was in Thailand, pot was legal, and stores selling it were on almost every corner. As far as I know, you still can’t vape there, but I quit that habit years ago.
The biggest difference between Thai girls and Filipinas is the language barrier. The English ability here is somewhat better, so it makes it easier for the girls to tell you lies. 🙂 The best conversation I had with a bargirl in Pattaya on my last trip was via Google Translate.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/September/2024 @ 7:54 am
Brian, yeah, here’s to hoping Jason does well in school. Apparently, his mother doesn’t even know how to read. I’d much prefer investing in someone’s pursuit of education than paying their electric bill. As you say, that’s how you change a life.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/September/2024 @ 7:56 am
Well, John wasn’t there the night it happened, and I’ve not talked to him since. An occasional waitress there I know told me they were STILL out of wine and some other drinks. I’m glad I didn’t bother dining there this week. I’m not sure what is happening, but she says John’s wife is overwhelmed and having difficulty keeping up with things. It really makes no sense–John makes long-distance road trips to acquire his meat and fish; picking up some wine along the way seems like a no-brainer.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/September/2024 @ 8:00 am
Jerry, glad to hear you are still around and have your loving wife there to assist you. We’ve got to make the best of life while we have it.
Thanks for checking in, I’ve been wondering how you were doing.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/September/2024 @ 7:54 am
Kevin, I had a taste of the chicken and it was flavorful and good. I wasn’t interested in the pasta at all.
A reason I’ve heard for the long Christmas season is financial. Poor folk can put a Christmas gift on layaway in September and might have it paid for by Christmas day. It’s bizarre to hear carols about “dashing through the snow” when almost no one here has ever seen snow.
I read today that Aurora is blaming the greedy landlords for the gang violence. And if you read Steve’s comment, you can see that media lies become the gospel truth for the indoctrinated. Sad and scary.
I didn’t bother checking to see if John had restocked his wine. Swan wanted Mangos pork chops, and I aim to please. I’ll go back next week.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/September/2024 @ 9:41 am
Steve, I am not a Trump fanatic. During his presidency I wished he’d just keep his mouth shut and work to make America a better place for us all. The last four years have been a disaster, and Kamala will only make it worse. It’s an easy choice for me.
There is also no point in arguing about politics here, because no minds will be changed. Your reasons for hating Trump are almost all based on outright media lies. If your hatred of Trump means more to you than doing what’s right for our country, there is nothing left to be said. Good luck to you.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/September/2024 @ 9:32 am
Inflation is through the roof. The borders are wide-open. Crime is rampant. We’ve lost our energy independence. Our military is in disarray. To me, it is just simply a question of continuing down this path or changing course. We were better off under Trump than we are now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/September/2024 @ 9:25 am
Nope, not gonna happen, Aaron. When a “girl” says let’s get something straight between us, I run away.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/September/2024 @ 8:06 am
Kev, “Cuntry boys” was a lame attempt at humor. I was alluding to Barretto’s whore-town image. The “white man go home” was also me trying to be funny. I hadn’t even noticed the brain or whatever it is. Looks kinda small, but that would explain a lot about things here.
Well, not everyone leaves home during the brownouts. Many houses in Alta Vista have backup generators (I’ve considered it). My dogs and helpers will be around to keep an eye on things. We also have guards who patrol the ‘hood, so that puts some limits on free rein.
I’m good at pacing myself with the beers, but those random shots of hard stuff can throw me off. Even so, I knew better than to join the group in a bar hop. Swan and I will do some walking around AC in the afternoon and see some new bars in the evening. When it is time to bail, we will have no shame in doing so.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/September/2024 @ 8:05 am
This little piggy went to market
Just saw it this morning…left a comment with my thoughts.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/August/2024 @ 10:17 am
Kev, I honestly can’t think of any fine dining hole-in-the-walls. Myleen’s is probably the smallest place I’ve eaten, but it has a nice ambiance.
Yeah, I’m powerless to stop myself from wanting to get out of town! Actually, the subject came up at dinner last night, and now the whole group (four couples) will spend the brownout in Angeles City.
I use Facebook like a tool, but you have to be on guard that the tool doesn’t use you. That covered meme is something I wouldn’t have normally shared, and now I’m seeing lots of folks are similarly pissed that something so innocuous would be considered violent, and it is getting a lot more views than it would have otherwise. Well played, Facebook!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/August/2024 @ 8:20 am
Sorry, Aaron, but I have no interest or expertise in ladyboys or their hangouts. The only bar I know that actively employs them is Thumbstar, and that is one reason I never go there.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/August/2024 @ 8:05 am
“Out of context, that sounds really, really sad.”
Ha ha, yeah, it does have a prisoner locked in the basement ring to it. That’s not the case, of course; it’s just Swan sharing her bounty with the kid sister.
Yeah, I had the exact same thought about seeing the Snickers ice cream the day before. I guess I misinterpreted what God was trying to tell me. I don’t recall posting a picture of the dog before. They mostly stay down in the basement, so they are not really part of my life. (Swan has another dog, the mother of Snickers, still alive and well. I guess “they” no longer applies.)
You are right, male stupidity knows no borders. As you know, I’ve done some dumb shit, but I’d never let a woman bankrupt me. Still, as an ex-girlfriend told me long ago, “No man is totally worthless–he can always serve as a bad example.”
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/August/2024 @ 8:35 am
Aaron, my house has a basement apartment. My two helpers and Swan’s sister each have a bedroom downstairs. They are all free to come and go as they please…they have their own exit doors and gate to leave the property. My grocery bill goes over budget sometimes, but otherwise, it’s all good.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/August/2024 @ 8:24 am
Thompson, it is always nice to hear from you again. It’s been a while, and I wondered if you were doing okay. This is the scariest installment in your drama-filled life so far. I didn’t realize how scary and dangerous your “ex” truly is. I’ve seen some crazy Filipinas, but nothing even close to what you are living with.
You are right; without a reliable and steady source of income, living in another country is really not an option. Changing your life by living free of the “ex” would seem like a whole other world, though. Good luck with that!
Hopefully, you can make it to the end of the month, but I doubt the “ex” is going anywhere, regardless. It’s on you to make the move, but I understand finances may make that impossible for now. Hang in there!
“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
― Hunter S. Thompson» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/August/2024 @ 8:20 am
Thanks, Drain.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/August/2024 @ 7:42 am
Michael’s name was spelled wrong in error. That happens a lot here. My name is frequently spelled “Jhon.”
Yes, the red flags are there if you just open your eyes to them. Big tits are nice but more than a mouthful is a waste. Long legs wrapped around your back are wonderful but not as good as short legs trying. But seriously, the overall quality of the Pea’s content is impressive. And she is easy on the eyes.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/August/2024 @ 7:42 am
Brian, I think he usually does; this type of fuck up was unusual for him. I think he knew where he wanted to go, but with all the tall grass, he couldn’t find it. I’m glad it didn’t turn out worse than it was.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/August/2024 @ 8:34 am
«« Back To Stats PageYep, it’s been a long road, but I ain’t done with it yet.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/August/2024 @ 8:30 am