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Yeah, I don’t proof-read my headlines as well as I should… 🙂
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/July/2024 @ 10:05 pm
Kev, Man, I must have been de-hyphen-ated for some reason yesterday. I’m just getting sloppier and sloppier in my old-age ramblings. I’ll try and do better.
I imagine using that “fuck” chart would get most teachers fired. Or maybe they wouldn’t give a shit.
Cheers!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/July/2024 @ 7:19 am
Oh my, Drain. I’d totally missed that. And yes, I know the difference between founder and flounder. There is something fishy about flounder for sure. Is it too late for me to through my hat into the ring for President? I’m obviously qualified…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/July/2024 @ 7:13 am
They oyster blade steak was good, especially at half the price of a ribeye. Nice to have options!
We just skipped those two streets this week. Felt bad for the kids…we’ll try and hit them first next time…
Stay dry!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/July/2024 @ 8:10 am
Mike, I’d never heard of it, that’s for sure. When you think about it, Mexican innards in an Indian samosa is a pretty creative idea. Swan enjoyed them.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2024 @ 7:37 am
Brian, yes, I’ve had Indian food in the past, although it is not one of my favorites. I just didn’t make the Indian connection with the samosa taco.
I admit I’m not very adventurous when it comes to food. I gravitate to my American favorites, Mexican, Korean, and an occasional outlier like Thai. I’d need someone saying, “Dude, you gotta try this!” to eat something unfamiliar.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2024 @ 7:35 am
Kev, okay, I didn’t make the Indian connection. Samosas were in the Mexican food portion of the menu, and I don’t recall any other Indian options on offer. Oddly enough, quite a few venues offer “pasties” here, including some that feature them. Obviously, they cater to the British expat market, but they are always called and advertised as pies. The most popular place is called “Fred’s Pies.”
Yep, it was a sweet and succulent Sunday at John’s Steak and Sushi!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2024 @ 7:28 am
Upward and onward to higher steaks
Welcome to my world, Drain!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/July/2024 @ 7:29 am
DS, yep, you are right and I was wrong. I’ve never been to Guam, but if I’m ever on Guam I’ll post to let everyone know I’m in Guam.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2024 @ 2:42 pm
Mike, Ha! Ha! Busted! Yeah, I meant calamari. My helper called them squid rings, so I thought maybe it was a Filipino rendering. When I asked Swan what they were called, she didn’t hesitate to say calamari.
See what I get for trying to adhere to the culture? 🙂
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2024 @ 8:14 am
Wow! That’s an amazing sandwich. When will these food videos start offering a taste option?
It’s hard to explain why I continually insert unneeded
apostrophe’sapostrophes. Is it ignorance or apathy? I don’t know, and I don’t care! Actually, it is just sloppiness. I noticed the error the moment you pointed it out. I’ll try and do better.» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/July/2024 @ 8:10 am
That sounds pretty much spot on, Drain. Thanks for sharing these insights. Aine’s just a bargirl to me, but Swan considered her a friend, which makes this behavior even more unacceptable. Still, it is better to know the truth than pretend to maintain a faux friendship.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/July/2024 @ 8:52 am
Kev, no idea what killed that guy, but it does seem life expectancy here amongst Filipinos is low. Probably a combination of living in poverty and lack of access to quality healthcare.
No, those are water lines in the litter alley. They are like garden hoses and seem to be the standard delivery system in poorer neighborhoods. I hadn’t noticed the dog shit in that other alley. It is so ubiquitous it just seems natural. I’m fortunate to avoid stepping in those piles most of the time.
Thanks for the lesson on compound subjects and singularity. I don’t recall seeing it explained that way before, but it does make sense. I didn’t really think about it when I wrote the sentence in question; it just sounded right. Looking back at what I wrote, my point was Swan likes sand and wine–but not in the same glass. Doesn’t that make a case for plurality?
Perhaps Aine will apologize, and I’d likely forgive her. But I see her in a different light now; whatever connection I once felt is gone. I won’t be rude like she was, but as far as I’m concerned, she’s just another face in the bar. I also have lots of other drama-free bars to choose from.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/July/2024 @ 8:11 am
Terry, yes, those blue hoses are water lines. I see them all over, even up in the hills.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/July/2024 @ 7:46 am
Doctor, doctor, give me the news
Thanks, Kevin. Didn’t recognize the actress, but beauty transcends memory loss. And they can all be porn stars in our imagination!
Yes, it feels good to feel good again. I want to stay on this road as far as it goes!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/July/2024 @ 8:14 am
Kev, actually, I was unaware of her name or her life as a porn star. I had no idea you were a fan!
I suppose you have to have the occasional bad dining experience to appreciate the good ones all the more. It’s all part of the adventure.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2024 @ 7:51 am
I’d already paid to get in, so I had to eat to get my money back. Crazy how they forgot “customer” in customer service.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/July/2024 @ 7:36 am
That will make some kids happy for sure. See ya!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/July/2024 @ 2:25 pm
Thanks, Drain.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/July/2024 @ 7:18 am
Kev, the doctor didn’t show up yesterday. I have an appointment with a different doctor this morning. When I had the nose nodule surgery back in December, I had to get cardiologist clearance, and that included those tests you mentioned. Hopefully, my heart function has not deteriorated that much in a few months. I’ll definitely ask about it, though, and I don’t mind re-testing to be sure. FWIW, my blood oxygen has been much improved over the last twelve hours (97%), so perhaps things are getting better on their own.
I come from a beer-drinking culture, and imbibing is part of who I am. I suppose I could quit anytime I want, but I can’t imagine a scenario where I’d want to. Quit or die, maybe. Otherwise, probably not. That said, I pride myself on not letting alcohol control my life. I see the 9 a.m. drinkers around town and just shake my head. That will never be me. I have a window for drinking (usually no earlier than four or later than 8) that I adhere to. I rarely drink hard liquor, and the beer I drink is so low in alcohol content that beer connoisseurs mock it as being close to water. I over-indulge occasionally, but almost never get “pass out” or “falling down” drunk. So, I feel like I’m the master of my life, not the beer I drink.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/July/2024 @ 7:17 am
Kev, well, I still have the low blood oxygen levels frequently, but even when in the normal range, the breathing issues have persisted. That’s a new and ugly twist. I’m hoping the doc can make some recommendations.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2024 @ 7:37 am
No, Hops and Brews carries a large selection of craft beers but doesn’t brew any. Even my San Miguel Light was on draft, so I was downing pints at the gathering. No one in town brews, but the Pinatubo Brewery in San Antonio, about 40 minutes away, is pretty popular.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2024 @ 7:33 am
Dan, you are right, but I think an assassination might have been a “Fort Sumter” moment. Glad we didn’t have to find out one way or the other!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/July/2024 @ 7:41 am
Okay, they are both right then, depending on the context. I attended an SOB, and the guy at the next table was a real SOB. That makes sense.
Well, I’d known Michelle for years from dart league. Her Filipino boyfriend got deported back to the Philippines. We attended a wedding together once but as friends. It was never a physical relationship with her. So, it really was just supposed to be a goodbye dinner before she left and a surprise going away present. I can’t imagine I had a reputation—I was lonely most of the time after Jee Yeun left me.
I’ve never talked to the one-hand man about a prosthesis, but I doubt he could afford one. He lives in a shack with his wife and kids right outside the gate in Alta Vista. I saw him working as a laborer at one of the construction sites, but apparently, that didn’t last. I’m not sure how he makes a living now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/July/2024 @ 7:05 am
Damn, I didn’t know and I missed it. Oh well, I hereby declare today National Pecan Pie Day in the Philippines!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/July/2024 @ 9:04 am
Kev, no, Mama is the umbrella lady. You will never see her without it. I normally hand her the money, but I wasn’t willing to go down three flights of stairs (and then back up again) to do that. I briefly considered and rejected tossing it down to her on the street. Then, the peanut vendor solved the problem.
It depends on the coupon. “The buy one, get one” types are only good for one purchase, but if you have more than one coupon, you are good to go. On the other hand, the “happy hour pricing” couldn’t be used in conjunction with other coupons. I got the pizza upgrade but not the 15% discount I got on the other food. The biggest drawback for me is that they expire in one week. So, it’s use or lose them.
I didn’t even recognize Reba or realize we are the same age.
That’s the way I thought he lost his finger before I noticed the knife…
The SOB has a 750 peso entry fee and is all you can drink from 6 until 8. I feel challenged to get my money’s worth!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/July/2024 @ 9:02 am
Thanks, Kev. I just read up a little on HITT, and it’s something to think about. The concept sounds good for someone with a low attention span like me. Short duration workout, every other day is appealing too. The article I read said you should hire a trainer in the beginning. I’ll have to see if any of the local gyms offer HITT workouts.
Yes, that’s the Matain River, the same one that runs behind my house. It flows more like a river after a heavy rain.
That signage is new, but the original sign called it Snackbar. I just checked their Facebook page, and it is indeed still a one-word name. Someone must have screwed up the new sign.
I haven’t asked Swan yet, but a quick search revealed that “nipa” is the Americanization of the Filipino term for this type housing–bahay kubo. I hear the “kubo” word from the locals more than nipa. And now I know.
Made it through the night without having to deal with the lungs, so hopefully, that’s progress.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/July/2024 @ 8:04 am
Thanks, Brian. I’ll get through this. Or die trying! 🙂
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/July/2024 @ 7:23 am
Good to know I was right, even though I was wrong. Makes sense, though. Thanks for the lesson!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/July/2024 @ 8:06 am
«« Back To Stats PageMama is the happiest homeless person I’ve ever seen. Always greets me happily and tells me, “I love you, papa.”
Yes, both Diet and Zero are available in the PI. I prefer Zero, although honestly, they don’t taste much different. I did see some cans of Coke Zero Vanilla, but wasn’t willing to go there. Just doesn’t sound that appealing to me.
I don’t have Snapchat or TikTok, but I downloaded a crying app from Google Play. I haven’t figured out how to use it yet.
Damn, those fish and chips look amazing. And yes, the problem I had with my order was they were not nearly crispy enough. I understand that the type of fish makes a big difference as well. Cheap-ass Dory versus Mahi-Mahi changes everything for the worse.
Up Yours is just a nicer way of saying fuck off.
My perverted memories should last me for the remainder of this lifetime. And when I get that heavenly “do-over” afterlife, I’ll revisit some old fantasies…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/July/2024 @ 11:09 am