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:
Back home, I helped unload the groceries, then headed out for my neighborhood walk.
My faithful reader(s) know that Tuesday afternoons are routinely spent on Baloy Beach. Yesterday was no exception.
Next on the agenda was grabbing some food at Treasure Island.
In other news from my Fool’s Day, I booked a room at the Wave Song Resort for Saturday in Pundaquit.
So, my promise to get out of town at least once a month has been kept for April.
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.
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:
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.
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!
Kevin, no joke. That was a classic fuck up and indicative of the sorry state of my addled brain. I was thinking “ado,” and my fingers typed “adieu.” And when I did a proofread (yeah, you can’t tell, but I do do that), it still sounded correct. Hmm, maybe I’m on to something. It’s funny how bad my writing can be!
The first guy I went to was a scammer (took the parts money upfront, then never delivered), so I bought the portable keyboard. I don’t like the way it feels, so I set it aside and reach over to tap it whenever I need a z, x, c, or v. That’s a pain in the ass as well. Nothing comes easy for me these days, it seems.