A brief recap

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No fooling!

I was going to title this post something along the lines of “more of the same,” but when I did a search, I saw that I’ve used a similar phrase a dozen times in this blog’s twenty-year history. That says a lot about both the content of LTG and the pathetic routines I write about. I’ll tell you what, though. The retired chapter of my life may be boring to read about, but I’m so glad to be living it here instead of some retirement community stateside. So, without further adieu, here’s today’s edition of same old, same old.

Tuesday is shopping day, and that was accomplished in a way that doesn’t warrant further mention. Well, Swan did ask me to pose for this photo at the Royal supermarket:

Abracadabra!

Back home, I helped unload the groceries, then headed out for my neighborhood walk.

This house is for rent. Out of curiosity, I sent a message inquiring about the cost. I was shocked at the response: 70,000 pesos per month. That’s almost double what I’m paying. And this house is located in the flat section of Alta Vista, without the mountain and bay views that I enjoy every day.
I turned left this time. The house for rent is highlighted in yellow.

My faithful reader(s) know that Tuesday afternoons are routinely spent on Baloy Beach. Yesterday was no exception.

Toes in the sand time
We had a brief rainstorm earlier in the day, but it was over and done with before we left home.
A view from the floating bar.
That girl who follows me around. As you can see, it was a quiet day on board.
Sun and water
As good as it got at sunset.

Next on the agenda was grabbing some food at Treasure Island.

We shared some fried chicken wings…
…and chicken quesadillas. Leftovers for breakfast this morning.

In other news from my Fool’s Day, I booked a room at the Wave Song Resort for Saturday in Pundaquit.

We’ll spend twenty-four hours on the beach and then head into San Antonio to attend the annual Fralics beauty pageant at the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA).

So, my promise to get out of town at least once a month has been kept for April.

And I have avoided foolishly exceeding my calorie goal all month long!

In April 2006, I visited Gyeongbokgung Palace for the first time. I took some photos before my camera (remember those?) battery died. And I actually managed to post them here at LTG. Another memory in The Story of My Life.

Speaking of Korea, it’s Cherry Blossom Season! At least, it was eight years ago.

A stolen photo I brazenly posted on Facebook. Someone in the comments called me out for it. And now, I’ve posted it here all these years later. Have I no shame?
Nine years ago, I did another trek up Namsan to the Seoul Tower. I sure do miss those days now, even though I didn’t fully appreciate them at the time.

Today’s YouTube video is one I found on Facebook from a Hasher who joined us for Monday’s hike. It’s short and sweet and better than mine. Enjoy!

To the humor we must go:

Funny how that works. And “C” doesn’t work on my laptop keyboard. Lazy bastard!
One thing is not like the other
I hope he was a sweet man.

Okay, that’s just about all I’ve got for today. Planning to check out a new old bar in town this evening. I’ll explain what I mean by that tomorrow. But before I go, here’s a couple of pictures I took on this morning’s dog walk.

Swan and that other Lucky boy
Love casts a long shadow

1 thought on “A brief recap”

  1. That says a lot about both the content of LTG and the pathetic routines I write about.

    And we can reliably expect messed-up English. To wit—

    So, without further adieu,

    I can’t tell if you’re joking, but just in case:

    adieu (“to God,” just like adios) = goodbye

    The expression is: “without further ado”

    ado = noise, commotion, hubbub, turmoil

    And “C” doesn’t work on my laptop keyboard. Lazy bastard!

    Still haven’t gotten that fixed? You’ve mastered Filipino efficiency!

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