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Brian, yeah, it doesn’t seem to be that widespread. Terry’s comment offers a potential solution for those who can’t log in.
Getting in and out of trikes can be a challenge, especially when you are overweight and can’t bend over. I’m getting better lately (down 20 pounds so far). I also look for trikes with a little extra headroom.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/July/2026 @ 1:21 pm
Terry, good to know. I’ve upgraded my security and have malware checks done regularly. For what I’m paying, this better be a trusted site!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/July/2026 @ 1:18 pm
Dr. Greg, I spent some time this morning chatting with my blog host, and this is the result:
Since no issues have been identified with the server, DNS configuration, SSL setup, or the website itself, it is possible that the users experiencing the issue may have firewall, security software, browser extensions, or network restrictions enabled on their systems, which could be preventing access to the website.
I would recommend asking the affected users to try accessing the site from a different browser, network, or device, and to temporarily check whether any firewall or security settings may be blocking the connection.
I’m a techno peasant, so I don’t have a clue what that might mean as far as fixing the issue. Several folks from several different countries have also had a problem. Thanks for letting me know, and hopefully this won’t recur anytime soon.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/July/2026 @ 9:10 am
Thanks for thinking of me, Yvon. No hangover; I drank responsibly for some reason. Sorry about the trouble opening the blog. Hopefully, whatever the issue was has now been resolved.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/July/2026 @ 3:44 pm
Thanks, Drain. Had a good time celebrating in the bars last night. Played “America, Fuck Yeah!” and “Stars and Stripes Forever” at higher-than-normal volumes. Music the bargirls had never heard before.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/July/2026 @ 9:43 am
Brian, good to hear. Thanks!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/July/2026 @ 9:41 am
Koko, I don’t know what the problem might be. I’m not blocking you are anything like that. Another commenter said they were also having difficulty logging on to the blog.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/July/2026 @ 5:48 pm
Drain, and usually they are wrong about that information.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/July/2026 @ 3:52 pm
Linda, no wonder I’m so tired today. I was running through your dreams all night!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/July/2026 @ 11:09 am
Thanks, Dr. Greg. I haven’t noticed any issues on my end. I have a program that periodically scans for malware, so perhaps it blocks logins during that process. Please do let me know if you continue to have problems logging in.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/July/2026 @ 11:06 am
Brian, live and learn. I got the COVID and survived it, but in the end we all die of something.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/July/2026 @ 11:08 am
Nice to hear from you again, John. Hope all is going well for you in the UK.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/July/2026 @ 4:32 pm
Brian, what has impressed me in reading my old posts is that I knew from Day 1 the COVID restrictions, even if the intentions were good, were bullshit. I mean, facemasks were mandated, but a handkerchief tied over your face was acceptable. Social distancing meant limiting the number of people allowed inside the store, but created crowded lines as people waited their turn outside. The lockdown, keeping people confined in close quarters instead of outside breathing fresh air, was counter-productive.
Anyway, I guess this issue is almost like religion; folks are gonna believe whatever their faith tells them. Me, I’m going to hell.
As for the deadliness of the virus itself, I know the numbers were skewed, at least here in the Philippines. Hospitals had a financial incentive to declare deaths as COVID-related. I know of one case here in Subic involving a foreigner who had a heart attack, was brought to the hospital where he died, and the next day it was called a COVID fatality. I also found it strange that during the scamdemic there were no deaths from the flu or other common illnesses here like dengue. So, I guess COVID was a cure for those.
Fauci told so many lies he had to be granted a pardon. The medical community lost its credibility forever with the claim that people had to stay indoors UNLESS they were attending a George Floyd protest; then it was okay. Sorry, I’m not disputing that COVID was dangerous, but the reaction to it was worse.
I agree with your assessment of the video. Folks living the high life in places like Makati, but to me that’s not living in the Philippines. I’ll take my free-spending small-town lifestyle any day.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/July/2026 @ 12:19 pm
Barrett, apology accepted.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/July/2026 @ 5:35 pm
Dr. Greg, well, that wasn’t the Gary commenter Barrett was talking about because that Gary and I never had a falling out about pants wetting or anything else. He moved back to the UK several months ago for family reasons.
I honestly don’t understand the aspersions people like Barrett throw out there without a shred of evidence to support them. It says more about them than me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/July/2026 @ 4:10 pm
Daeguowl, Someone had told me the Opry and most of the bars on Hooker Hill had closed. Glad to know that’s not the case. Not that I’ll ever be back, but it was (is) the best country bar around.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/July/2026 @ 12:49 pm
Barrett, I’m not “constantly wetting myself in public.” I did once back in January when I was having some bladder control issues. Those have been resolved, and I’m doing fine now, thanks. Anyone who would desert you over a single pants-wetting incident was never a “friend,” and I consider it a blessing that they revealed the true nature of their character. Swan loves me and doesn’t care about my losing a so-called friend.
I don’t know anyone named Gary, so I have no idea what you are talking about. It appears you don’t know what you are talking about either.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/July/2026 @ 12:47 pm
Brian, I hooked MJ up with someone to help guide her through the process of gaining citizenship for her kids, but MJ never followed through. She’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer, I’m afraid. The father of her kids was a bar manager for years, so I doubt he died with any assets. That $200 a month was probably all he could afford. Anyway, I’ve taken on his burden, and that is the amount I give MJ each month.
Mixed-race kids here are at no disadvantage, and in fact, fair-skinned folk are considered the most attractive. I do see quite a few kids around that appear to have European genes. I also dated a gal whose grandfather was a black American. I could see it in her mother, but she didn’t get any color.
Damn, I’m pretty sure “H” was my father too! Where do I sign up?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/July/2026 @ 2:35 pm
Dr. Greg, Hmm, it happens when I’m the only customer, and I never get touchy/feely or otherwise obnoxious to the gals. Hell, I’m usually good for a lady drink or two. I’m more forgiving in a bar with dancers since I understand the gals don’t want to swing to old man music.
That’s a pretty cool strategy to eradicate the pests, though. It would work on me for sure. Hmm, maybe you’re right about them not wanting my business.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/June/2026 @ 1:29 pm
Brian, yes, I remember all the old timers back in the day complaining about rock-n-roll sayin’ “that ain’t music!” And now I are one. That said, Barretto is full of old fucks who don’t want to hear today’s crap, especially at high volume. As I’ve said to an uncaring bartender or two, “Look around at who your customers are and play something we like if you want us to stay.” They just shrug and turn it up. Luckily, I’ve got LOTS of other bars to choose from.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 29/June/2026 @ 7:44 am
Brian, no idea what’s in the bag, but he always seems to be carrying something with him. He has the trike drop him off at the corner, then walks the rest of the way to the hotel where he resides. One of these days, I’ll have to try to engage him in conversation and learn more about him.
As to the cost of living comfortable stats, I’d honestly have to rate the Philippines 6th. I see vloggers all the time saying you can live comfortably here for $1000-2000 per month. I say BS to that claim. I personally wouldn’t be comfortable with less than $2500 a month, but I could get by on $2000. Of course, I like Western comforts and food, so that raises the cost. Then there’s my bar life. Visas are easy, at least (30 days on arrival, 60-day extensions for up to three years).
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/June/2026 @ 10:00 am
Dr. Greg, ah, okay. I can see why that’s a major drawback. I renew my tourist visa every 60 days and only have to leave the country after three years. Much better than Vietnam for sure.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2026 @ 1:15 pm
Drain, I enjoyed that very much, thank you. You win the battle of the rap hands down. Kudos to your AI partner as well!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2026 @ 12:34 pm
Thanks, Stephen. I also don’t understand the mindset, but this blog isn’t the place for that kind of crap. I’ll try to do better at moderating the comments section going forward.
I’ve just been reading a lot lately about the white South Africans being killed for the sins of their fathers. Maybe they treat expats and tourists differently. I’m sure it’s a beautiful country, just not for me. I also don’t see how it could be ranked higher than a place like Vietnam.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2026 @ 12:21 pm
Dr. Greg, yeah, it was a weird story that I didn’t want to read more about. I checked out her Facebook page (thanks for the link!), and there wasn’t much there other than birthday wishes. The photos were all of old, ugly white women. Nope, no thank you!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2026 @ 12:17 pm
Brian, I’m trying to remember if you were already a reader here when we met. Or is that why we met? It’s all fuzzy, but I think we were at Dolce Vita in Itaewon. I greeted you by saying, “What brings you here, motherfucker?” You responded, “A taxi.”
That’s a big for sure on the health care ratings. There are some decent private hospitals here, but the public hospitals are called “places people go to die.” Being hospitalized in one of those is my second worst nightmare here, right behind being in a Filipino jail.
Affordability is a big factor, but yeah, claiming you could live somewhere for a ridiculously low amount would also mean living like a local in the province. I’ve never been to Sri Lanka, but I doubt the $700 a month lifestyle would be to my liking. I’m still surprised Vietnam didn’t make the cut. Everything I’ve read says the cost of living is low and the amenities are first-world. Oh well, I’m happy with my choice.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 25/June/2026 @ 12:14 pm
Angela, thank you for the love song, but I already have a girlfriend.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/June/2026 @ 10:06 am
Terry, if Todd and his ilk could come up with an example of my so-called racism, I’d be happy to offer a defense. He won’t, because he can’t. Thereby proving to the world he is both a coward and an idiot. He must be a pussy too, since he doesn’t have the balls to respond.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/June/2026 @ 1:36 pm
Drain, that’s good because I kneed you to know! 🙂
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/June/2026 @ 1:33 pm
«« Back To Stats PageTodd, the only thing you’ve proven is that your ignorance abounds. I’m still waiting for your “evidence” that I’m a racist. You come to my blog just to trash-talk me. What a pathetic person you are. Get a life!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 22/June/2026 @ 7:30 am