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Free vodka and pussy, you could do worse, Thompson! Maybe she’ll even clean up the mess she made when she left. And if you are lucky, she’ll make you a sandwich when she’s done. Count your blessings!
“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 14/June/2024 @ 7:38 am
Brian, he came into Wet Spot briefly last night. Apparently, he likes to drink and then walk out without paying. They cut him off after one beer. The manager says he was wounded as an American servicemember in Somalia and is a little off mentally. I hope he finds the help he needs.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/June/2024 @ 6:14 pm
Kev, the most common problem with ATMs is they tend to run out of cash on weekends/holidays. I think the issue Tuesday may have been a slow internet connection that wouldn’t connect with my USA bank account. And no, I don’t have a Philippine bank account–they are hard to get on a tourist visa. Don’t think I’d want one anyway. Once a week at the ATM for pocket money and wire transfers for everything else is how I roll. Of course, that makes me vulnerable to the whims of the ATMs, but that’s life here. Relax. Take a deep breath. Accept the Filipino way.
Well, I guess one way I’m better is no longer being a whore. I won’t lie and say that I never think back to those wild days, but then I think about having a gal by my side who genuinely wants what is best for me and takes care of my health and emotional needs, and I know I’m a lucky man.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/June/2024 @ 8:01 am
Good stuff, Dan. Churchill had a way with words, that’s for sure.
I think IDK might mean Instant Death Kills, but maybe that’s too obvious.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/June/2024 @ 7:50 am
Thompson, it sounds like a really shitty situation. At least you took care of that crap effectively. You must have been pooped once you finished cleaning. Glad the rest of the day didn’t stink.
“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”
Hunter S. Thompson» Posted By John McCrarey On 13/June/2024 @ 7:46 am
I in-vested three hundred with the Hash
Brian, yeah, I can see the potential benefits, but I’m still trying to find that sweet spot.
I’m facing the fact that I’m old, and some of my complaints are just part of the aging process. I’m still not going down without a fight, though!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 14/June/2024 @ 6:16 pm
A walk through your apartment sounds like quite the adventure, Thompson. It seems you are living life on your terms, so do what makes you happy!
“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 12/June/2024 @ 7:32 am
We still have a couple of runners in our Hash, but us stumblers are in the majority.
The lighting in Red Bar gives everything a reddish tint. I’m not sure what Scott used to filter that out.
I had to get cardiologist clearance before going under for surgery, and the heart was fine. Or so I was led to believe.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure my current breathing issues are COPD-related. I just need to minimize the impact as best as I am able and get on with living my life, such as it is. I haven’t heard of artificial hearts, it sounds freaky to live a pulse-free life.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 12/June/2024 @ 7:28 am
The heart is a lonely Hunter, Thompson. Enjoy your life while you have it.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”
–Hunter S. Thompson» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/June/2024 @ 7:32 am
Kev, no, it is not a problem. We are logistically limited in the amount of candy we can carry, so the challenge is to not disappoint any kids who are looking forward to their ration of sweets.
And you are correct; I do not think the Philippines will be impacted by the pending Asian population implosion. The country is full of horny and fertile young women who don’t use birth control, and abortion is strictly illegal.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 11/June/2024 @ 7:23 am
Thompson, that sounds like a nightmare experience. It’s another good reason to stick with unopened cans and to be a sipper, not a guzzler. Cigarettes are not good for you, whether inhaled or swallowed.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/June/2024 @ 7:50 am
Kev, those horns on most carabao are huge–it would be like bringing a knife to a swordfight. I doubt I could outrun one, either. They are usually on a rope, so it is your fault if you foolishly get within range. I’ll stay alert around them and hope for a better outcome than my fellow Hashers.
Given your views on alcohol, an argument could be made that human sacrifices are indeed occurring at The Rite Spot.
Nope, I’m gonna take my virgin ass to the grave, thank you very much!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 10/June/2024 @ 7:46 am
Kev, most meetings don’t include beer, so maybe that helped it go smoother.
Yes, there was a time when I was just getting started at 8 p.m. Those days are gone for me now. Compounding the problem was my earlier-than-normal start–it made eight seem even later.
Fauci should be made an example of, just as he did to all those folks who foolishly believed he had their interests at heart. He may be the worst scoundrel of the century. So far, anyway.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 09/June/2024 @ 7:38 am
Kev, I still have some taste, just not as intense as it once was.
I think I worded what happened with the invite poorly. Swan said she had been asked to come, and she wanted me to go with her. I’d also been asked by the owner but hadn’t committed to doing so. Since Swan wanted to attend, I chose to go with her. I still had the option to decline.
Thanks for the links. I remembered that song because I saw a cartoon with the Ah-Ha character–a man catches his wife in bed with him and shouts, “Ah Ha!”
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/June/2024 @ 10:06 am
Brian, I’m not sure when it happened. My nose was blocked by the overgrown nodules and I couldn’t breathe through it (or smell). Then, after the surgery, I could breathe again, but I still couldn’t smell. I still have some taste, but probably not as robust as in the past.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/June/2024 @ 9:57 am
Mike, it’s not like that. She suggested another option, and I understood her reasoning. We both went along with it. At the end of the night, we also agreed it had been a waste of time. Lesson learned.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/June/2024 @ 9:53 am
Thompson, at least you don’t have to complain about being bored. Enjoy the adventure called life.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/June/2024 @ 7:12 am
We’ll see what happens. The older I get, the less motivated it seems. I do intend to travel more often, especially in-country. Thanks for the links and suggestions.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/June/2024 @ 7:11 am
Thanks for the tip. Never knew that. One less excuse now.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/June/2024 @ 4:53 pm
Shit, that damn unneeded apostrophe in “it’s” mistake again. Ignorance abounds!
Also, it’s good to know I’m fluently grammatically incorrect in German, too. Although I don’t have an umlaut option on my keyboard. At least I don’t see one.
Some longer than usual days, but nothing like what I was doing three years ago.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/June/2024 @ 7:14 am
Glad things are working out for you, Thompson. I remember those late-night runs to Jack-in-the-Box and Taco Bell in my pothead days.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/June/2024 @ 6:27 am
Kev, a McCrarey trail would not be popular with most of the Hashers, I fear. We basically have three groups–the diehards who want to push themselves to the brink every week, the socialites who just show up for the beer, and our “sane” bunch (the diehards call us “lame”) who long for a pleasant stroll and some camaraderie. Most Hares try to have long and short trail options to keep everyone happy.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/June/2024 @ 7:37 am
Sounds pretty shitty to me, Thompson.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/June/2024 @ 7:30 am
HaHa! Hadn’t heard that version before.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/June/2024 @ 9:16 am
Thanks, Dan.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/June/2024 @ 1:38 pm
Kev, just wasn’t craving the BBQ. So many options, so little time!
I was a small-time unionista…shop steward in Anaheim, CA, local president in Prescott, AZ, and a steward again in Fort Smith, AR. Never met the big shots like O’Connell. My union work did lead to my first promotion in management. I visited the NALC headquarters in DC once, but in my capacity as a management labor rep during negotiations for a new contract. I don’t really remember O’Connell, but it seems assholes abound once they acquire power.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/June/2024 @ 7:29 am
Kev, the wall is basically a concrete riverbank. It helps prevent flooding and erosion. Maybe revetment is the better word.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the Koreans came back. There are still lots of Korean businesses on SBMA from the old Hanjin days.
I am a little surprised at the lack of action being taken against these vicious dogs. In some barangays, they send a team out and kill a dog who bites someone. The dogs were still out being assholes yesterday. If I had a “Lucille,” I’d use it. Hopefully, this will be resolved soon.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/June/2024 @ 7:19 am
Kev, well, I guess I could have looked up those menu items. Commenter Drain Snake has already described Loco Moco.
The litter here is just overwhelming. I know action speaks louder than words, but no one seems to care. The expats don’t litter, but no one has ever expressed a desire to do something.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/June/2024 @ 7:24 am
But how do I unsee “crazy snot”?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/June/2024 @ 2:03 pm
«« Back To Stats PageThe sad thing is even if you did clean it up, it would all be back in just a matter of days. Most of the locals just don’t give a shit about litter. Once it is out their window, it is not their problem.
There were quite a few things on that menu I didn’t recognize. Some descriptions might help ignorant old fucks like me.
Math and grammar are not my strong suits.
Yes, the right is also to blame for the mess that is our country. I fear for the future. Where is the outrage?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/June/2024 @ 6:54 am