I had plenty of all three on my Flyday, and the hours just flew by. Let me show you what I mean:

So, it was on to Plan B, and we took a seldom-traveled path that was at least familiar enough to know where we were going.

A quiet afternoon at home doing the usual, and then, when it was time to head into town, I decreed that we were overdue for a visit to Baloy Beach. Since it was Friday, Champs Sports Bar was open (it’s closed except on weekends). We got there a little before 5 p.m., and they were just getting set up. They let us in anyway, and no one else arrived during our one-hour visit. Sad, really, because this could be a happening place with proper management and promotion.

Before I’d even had a sip of my first beer, Swan insisted we play some pool. I have to admire her newfound passion for the game.

Then we headed out so Swan could have some toes-in-the-sand time.

Swan has been missing those days of birria tacos at Myleen’s. Foxhole Resort has them on the menu, but on our last couple of visits, birria was “out of stock.” We tried again yesterday. I’ve asked the barkeep on three separate occasions to order some Extra Light beer. Alas, it’s still not available. I understand now that they just don’t give a shit about providing what customers want. We were told that birria was available, but the Myleen’s cook was off duty. Swan said no thanks, and we departed. I predict that Foxhole will be the next Baloy resort to go out of business, joining the recently closed Lagoon, Viking, and Subiza resorts.

We hadn’t dined at Treasure Island for quite some time, so we rectified that after leaving Foxhole. I was shocked to discover that TI doesn’t carry Extra Light either. What’s up with that? It’s one of the most popular beers in Barretto. I reminded the bartender that Sloppy Joe’s (same owner as TI) carries Extra Light. She nodded and said, “We have a case of Extra Light here waiting to be delivered to Sloppy’s.” For some unknown reason, the owner decided not to serve it at TI. Well, I intend to find out why the next time I see Bert, but if he doesn’t change his mind, I’ll be crossing TI off my list of places to visit.

Otherwise, we enjoyed the Treasure Island ambiance.

Sitting there and reflecting on the past, I couldn’t help but remember all the good times I’ve had at Treasure Island: pool parties, Hash on-Homes, and women I dated who worked there. The man who founded Treasure Island all those years ago was the late, great Dave Fischer. Sadly, I also recalled Dave’s memorial service at TI, where his ashes were scattered in the bay. You will always be missed, my friend.

At least the food at Treasure Island is still enjoyable.

After our meal, it was still too early to go home, so we caught a trike to take us to Queen Victoria for our nightcap.

We had our usual good time soaking up the atmosphere and shooting the bull with manager Jake. One of these days, I hope to make it until 9:30 and hear the live band. It was not to be last night, and we headed for home a little after 8 p.m.

And that’s how I flew through my Friday.

On to August 2023 in the LTG archives, and I have to admit, this endeavor is becoming quite a chore. It took me all the way until August 27 to find a post worthy of inclusion in “The Story of My Life.” Of course, that day marked my 68th trip around the sun. Plenty of photos of yours truly through the years to enjoy.

Today’s YouTube video features a vlogger explaining why he wants to return to the Philippines after spending three days in the USA. Hell, I haven’t been back in eight years, and I might never return in this lifetime (I’d go back for my “do-over” life). The past is history, the future a mystery, so I’ll just live in the present for now.

Time for me to go “there” again:

Okay, my work is done here. I’ll be attending a birthday celebration this evening at the Yacht Club on SBMA. I’m up for a change of scenery!

And now it is 1987 in the hit music parade. This song should warm your Heart.