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She’s coming with friends and paying her way, including food and lodging. She won’t be getting a peso from me. My fantasy is that she will repay a “loan” from five years ago. Hey, one can dream!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/February/2024 @ 7:00 am
I have had those cheap plastic chairs break on me, even without the percussion. The ones I bought are a sturdier version that will hopefully hold up better than the ones in the video.
Fascinating French eating lesson, not that I’ll ever have cause to use it. I sometimes order a beer in Korean just to create confusion. Tonight I was surprised when the bartender not only understood but responded in Korean.
I’m an old dog, and phone blogging is a new trick. Honestly, I have a hard enough time with brief messages on the tiny keypad; there is no way I’d have the patience to do a blog post.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/February/2024 @ 6:38 am
The landlord did tile the portion in front of the bathroom she had built. I’m not sure why she didn’t do the whole roof. We’ll see what happens during rainy season…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/February/2024 @ 6:27 am
Soju, sorry to disappoint, but you misread the signals. Not that there is anything wrong with it.
Yeah, I’ve walked those streets of San Francisco. But I was much younger back then.
Especially the South Side of Chicago, as I’ve learned from watching Shameless.
Yep, probably my favorite tune from Marshall Tucker Band.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/February/2024 @ 3:11 pm
Geraldine is her given name, her friends call her Inday, and her Hash name is Cum In My Basement. That’s the only three I know of…
I hadn’t thought of Flip Wilson for years.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/February/2024 @ 3:08 pm
Kev, yes, there is at least one crazy that wouldn’t care. I learned long ago not to trust my safety to anyone but me.
Eating that sandwich made me happy, but I wasn’t gay! 🙂 Oh damn, I just thought of the “but” thing. It’s all good.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/February/2024 @ 7:24 am
Well put, DS. In his original FB post, he was honest about not having come with enough money, especially to cover the unexpected emergency expenses. Apparently, he had family back home rescue him with funds. I don’t know if he has any source of income other than social security, but if not, Baloy is likely too expensive (he said his rent was 23,000 pesos). Better off living in a rural province. Or maybe he’ll find a sugar daddy…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2024 @ 2:27 pm
“if I was gay I’d be all over you like white on rice.”
Um, that sounds pretty gay, Soju.
Is it too late to seek employment as a barguy in Itaewon earning drink commissions?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2024 @ 9:11 am
Oddly, I never even see Sullivan’s writing these days. Or maybe I just ignore it.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2024 @ 7:10 am
Brian, yeah, from the bits and pieces I heard, your points pretty much describe this guy. Apparently, the comments on his FB post were so vicious he had to turn them off. Still, lack of planning leads to bad luck and I felt a little sorry for him. Hence, the invite for a beer. I hope things work out for him and he learns from the experience.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2024 @ 7:04 am
Okay, that all makes sense to me now. You would think I’d have known that, but you’d be wrong. Live and learn. Or, in my case, is it live and forget, then relearn?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/February/2024 @ 7:09 am
Soju, Barretto is a barangay…part of Olongapo City. No mayor here, just a captain.
Mustard is good. I felt bad about my baloney sandwich until I met the man with no condiments.
Sorry, he was a visiting Hasher from Angeles, and I guess he drank the mask Kool-Aid. Nothing like wearing the results of your IQ test showing retardation.
Grinder has six kids, and she’s 40+. Too late for condoms now!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/January/2024 @ 3:59 pm
Kev, I thought it was everything AFTER the “but” being bullshit.
I’m going to get the bloodwork done tomorrow. I recall having to wait a day for the results, but we’ll see. I’ll still need to make an appointment for Dr. Jo to review, so it will likely be next week.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/January/2024 @ 3:49 pm
Jerry, I’m sorry to hear about your worsening health issues. Hang in there and make the best of things. Good luck back in Colorado.
I’m going to need to rewatch “Bridges of Madison County.” That’s the nice thing about getting old–everything seems new again. “Shameless” probably isn’t for everyone; it’s a poor family in south Chicago with loads of issues. But, a good story wrapped around the sex, drugs, and drinking.
Stay strong!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/January/2024 @ 3:46 pm
Yep, those are baby backs.
I’m not going to quibble with you on what constitutes archaic, but the 90s were in the last century, after all. I read the Madison County book back then and probably saw the movie, but I remember almost nothing about either now. But looking at the photo as I blogged, it occurred to me that this was definitely not a bridge in Madison. The Oz reference about not Kansas naturally and instantly flowed from that. That’s a little insight into how my muddled brain works these days. I am happy to report that as of this morning, a Google search returns ONE result for “we are not in Madison County anymore.” Does that make me famous?
Re: torturous versus tortuous. Damn, I got lucky. Then again, the climb was indeed a torturous and tortuous journey to the top! (full disclosure: I did intend torturous)
Dr. Jo thought my more frequent than usual urination was related to the new blood pressure meds I’m taking. I’m going to have some blood work done at the lab to make sure all is well inside my bloated body.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/January/2024 @ 6:55 am
Soju, I don’t think the condoms would make a difference. This is a Catholic country, and the people have taken the “be fruitful and multiply” command to heart.
Actually, the bridge people stand out because there are comparatively few homeless folks here. Sure, many live in shacks or shanties that aren’t much more than a lean-to, but at least they have a roof over their head.
Teri is good at what she does. I’m lucky to have her.
I honestly can’t remember the name of the bar now. One of several I hung out at during my year in Anjeong-ri. I gave up vaping two or three years ago. I don’t miss it, but it got me off cigarettes.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/January/2024 @ 3:50 pm
Kev, I’m visiting Dr. Jo today and will ask about that blood sugar thing.
Yeah, I was surprised when Swan said she’d like to climb Easter Mountain. Apparently, she has wanted to do it for quite a while but could not find anyone to join her.
No, the “candy walk” won’t always be the same. Weekends work best because more kids are around, but we’ll do different routes/neighborhoods to keep it interesting. I’ll ask Swan about the food, but I prefer to keep it simple. It could be a once-in-a-while thing, like before a holiday. We’ll see.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/January/2024 @ 5:29 am
For what it’s worth, the part I missed I’d already covered on my morning dog walk. So there!
Swan is definitely talented in the kitchen. I never have to ask for a sandwich; she always offers.
Thanks for the mushroom info. For the life of me, I couldn’t recall the name. I miss them!
I’m glad you enjoyed the Scuzz Twitty song. Not sure how I missed hearing him all these years.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/January/2024 @ 5:31 am
Hey Kev, I’m walking on the rocky side of the road in that photo because I’d just taken a picture of that impressive rock wall. I was back on smoother ground quickly afterward.
RE: the trike vote. Yeah, it is usually a matter of pride with me to finish what I start on foot. But I was exhausted; it was a boring road walk, and those trikes appeared as if God had sent them for us. No one wanted to join me, so I sucked it up and finished. In retrospect, I’m glad I did.
Well, despite the name, we were the only dicks in Mad Willies.
Transport options from Castillejos back to Barretto: hot and crowded Jeepney: 25 pesos. Derelict non-airconditioned bus (still much more comfy than a Jeep): 35 pesos. A Victory Bus luxury liner: 50 pesos. I planned to take the first thing that came along; I got lucky when the Victory bus came by with a few seats available.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/January/2024 @ 6:23 am
I think the drinking age is 18, but I have never seen anyone carded.
It’s not the trike drivers; it’s some stupid city ordinance. I’ve not ever seen it enforced though.
I’m not scared of a werewolf…it’s those damn vampires that get me. The bars are full of them. They don’t suck blood, they suck your wallet dry.
Yeah, the Po-Lease would likely go for Every Breath I Take. And they’d be watching me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/January/2024 @ 12:37 pm
No, I’m not a carnivore–I just don’t care much for rice. Had a broccoli and cauliflower mix as a side. (it arrived too late for the photo.)
Yes, things are progressing nicely with Swan. In many ways, she is everything I dreamed of. I especially appreciate how she helped me through my recent bouts with illness. Now my challenge is to not fuck things up this time.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/January/2024 @ 5:17 am
Yeah, I’ll talk to him about that. Zero doesn’t come in cans, and hauling a case of bottles up those stairs won’t be fun…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/January/2024 @ 5:10 am
Soju, as usual, we see eye-to-eye on just about everything. Thanks for your support!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/January/2024 @ 4:09 pm
Kev, actually, my later comments are because I have to wait for Swan to awaken before viewing your videos. I guess that technically is another form of domestication, though.
Thanks for the Ronstadt family history. Fascinating. She was an amazing performer. (I say was because I understand she is suffering from late-stage Parkinson’s)
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/January/2024 @ 8:31 am
No, I’m usually able to avoid the smoke from these fires. I’ve been lucky that the burns typically do not occur while I’m hiking.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/January/2024 @ 8:26 am
Yeah, I figured “Belgian” was the intent. But just like Subiza spelling “borrito” wrong, it makes me wonder, if they can’t even spell it, how well can they cook it?
I’ll keep that vapo rub trick in mind. The phlegm I’m hocking is light colored, so I might need to reach greater depths with my cough. It could also be an infection, so I’ll consult with Dr. Jo if it continues.
Yep, these lungs have dealt with a decade of pot smoking, twenty years of cigarettes, and a lifetime of smog. I’m lucky they work as well as they do!
Regarding the pursed lips, I think that’s just the expression I make when attempting a selfie. Trying to reach the camera button while posing is a challenge for me sometimes.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/January/2024 @ 5:47 am
Kev, nope, Swan has no interest in the Hash or our group hikes. She did the Christmas Candy Run because she likes giving treats to the kids, but that’s about it.
Re: the rickety bridge–a couple of guys chose to crawl down into the gully instead chancing the the crossing. I’d probably have joined them if the bridge had been any higher.
The toast?
I bet you can find some at Costco…» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/January/2024 @ 9:16 am
Brian, I do try to come up with something that plausibly matches the title/theme of the post. I had initially planned to use “Keep On Rockin’ Me Baby” by Steve Miller, but alas, I’d used that song and title before.
It was a good day, for sure.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/January/2024 @ 8:54 am
Wow! I have zero experience or knowledge of Photoshop. Reading the process you went through to create that photo left me shaking my head in wonder. Impressive work! The feedback on Facebook was all very positive. Definitely keep it up!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/January/2024 @ 5:47 am
«« Back To Stats PageWell, unless you’ve got a two-person shadow shot I haven’t seen, this is fresh territory!
When I hand out cookies, I give the whole bag (ten packs of three cookies). I only carry four bags at a time, so I’m a little more selective in where I hand them out (for example, I usually look for three or more kids/families). Swan is giving out three or four single pieces of candy, so even a lone child is fair game for a handout.
Well, I hope to make hanging out on the roof a regular thing, without or without guests. We’ll see.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/January/2024 @ 7:45 am