Just a couple showed up for the Friday group hike.
I asked Swan where she’d like to go, and she responded, “Kalaklan.” Sometimes I wonder if she’s trying to kill me! Well, I didn’t want to disappoint her, so we caught a Jeepney out of town to the easiest way up the ridge I know of. Spoiler alert: I survived! But since you’re reading this post, I guess you know that already.
Here’s a two-minute video Swan made when we reached the ridgeline road.
The SOB was being held at Whiskey Girl bar, and I elected not to attend. The last time I was there, they had no wine available for Swan. It’s not my favorite venue anyway, so we spent our Friday evening going to other seldom-visited bars.
Then we went to Jewel Cafe for dinner. We had both been craving the filet mignon steaks they serve there. We were a little disappointed to discover that the price had gone up from 499 pesos to 599. If my math is correct, that’s a 20% increase.
We hadn’t been to Mugshots bar since it reopened after being remodeled. The pool table is gone now, replaced with a stage for dancing girls. It was just what Barretto needed—another go-go bar. Not! They still had the signage up for their pool tourneys, which was a sad reminder of what was and now will not be. I’m not even a pool player, but I’d heard people talk about Mugshots being a great venue for playing. I didn’t much care for the new vibe, and I doubt I’ll be returning any time soon.
We did our nightcap at Alaska Club. As soon as I walked in, I knew something was a little off. Oh yeah, most of the dancers were at Whiskey Girl for the SOB competition. Duh. No big deal; only one dancer to tip, so I saved some coin. We pulled the plug on our evening out a little earlier than usual and headed for home.
I made smoothies for our bedtime treat but then made the mistake of going back for seconds.
Nearly twenty years ago, I first became a fan of the Big Hominid blog by Kevin Kim. I was so impressed with his Arbor Day post from 2005 that I quoted it in its entirety here at LTG. It was and is some impressive writing and remains one of my favorites.
Twelve years ago, I was celebrating with my old friend Duke Gates at the newly opened Hooters in Seoul. Duke is one of those friends who has vanished from social media and doesn’t respond to emails. I hope he is doing okay.
Time for another Q&A session with The Filipina Pea. I have almost zero tolerance for drama in a relationship; more often than not, drama derives from jealousy. Back in my dating days, I didn’t come back for seconds when a jealous nature was revealed. I’m delighted that Swan is secure enough in her self-esteem and our relationship that she doesn’t feel threatened by other females we encounter.
Let’s see if I can put a smile on your face:
Another day of blogging is in the books. Now to get on with the rest of my life. I’ll be back.
That would be us
It’s the return of the puffy lips!
The steaks had always been small, but damn, raise the price and lower the volume? They were still tasty, what little there was of them.
Will you order them again?
Sheryl Crow—another wokie! There’s a neverending line of them.
Well, it looked to have been a nice hike, despite the arduousness. And it’s good to know there are kids who appreciate you, even if it’s just for your candy.
You mention going up to that house in a 4×4, which made me think; do you use your golf cart at all? How is it holding up?
Kev, I’d likely order the steaks at Jewel again, but not as often as I used to.
Yeah, I thought of Sheryl’s wokeness when I posted the video. I’ve always been a Neil Young fan, but I hate his lefty politics. I try not to let that impede my enjoyment of the music.
Yeah, and when those little girls grow up, they’ll appreciate me for the lady drinks! 🙂
Brian, I don’t use the cart at all. Swan takes it down to the highway a couple of times a week and catches a trike or Jeepney from there. I told her it is unsafe to drive it on the busy highway. It’s a little weak on hill climbs, but otherwise it is fine.