Dancing in the streets

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A one-of-a-kind man who lived life to the fullest. May he always be an inspiration to those he leaves behind.

This relaxed and laid-back retired life I’m living suits me just fine. As shallow and repetitive as it may appear to others, it works for me. I’m comfortable in my routines, and my only goal in life is to keep on living this way for as long as possible. Granted, it does not make for exciting blog content, but documenting my life story daily is part of who I am. So, let’s get on with it, shall we?

Saturday morning is all about doing our Decay Dance for the children of San Isidro and vicinity.

The Candy Girl is ready to roll!
Smokin’ in Marian Hills.
Three of our regulars patiently await our arrival.
This family compound is near the end of our trek. The kids here are always polite and thankful.
Stocking up on some fresh fruit and veggies before heading home.

When it was time to head out for our evening in Barretto, I gave Swan three dining options: Harley’s, Mango’s, or Foodies. She picked Harley’s, so we were off to Baloy.

The counter seats we normally prefer were taken, so we grabbed a nearby table.
Our bay view.
This is why Swan wanted to go to Harley’s; she was craving the mixed grill plate.
I went with the pork chops. And for the record, I only had a couple of bites of the mashed potatoes.
The only downside of Harley’s is that you can’t see the sunset from there. But it occurred to me that it wouldn’t be a problem from the roof of the Central Park Reef Hotel (you can see across the way).

So, we paid our tab, grabbed a trike, and headed to Central Park.

Looking down on the bay.
Swan was a happy camper.
The Barretto view from here.

Part of small-town living is running into people you know. A friend of Swan’s came in with her boyfriend, and we invited them to join us at our table.

Nice to meet you!

We came to see the sunset, and we were not disappointed.

See you next time.
Count your blessings.
That Navy MSC ship is still anchored in the bay.
My dream would be to build a house on that hilltop parcel with views of Barretto and Baloy beaches. Maybe when I’m rich and come back in my do-over life.
I’ll never get tired of views like this one.
The innards at Central Park Reef’s bar and restuarant.
The infinity pool.
Some live music.
This 1958 Corvette adds to the 50s diner vibe.
I wouldn’t mind taking it for a test drive, but alas, that is not allowed.

We decided to cross the highway and visit Nipsey’s for our nightcap. We had the place to ourselves, and they must have remembered the kind of music I like. It was a nice finish to the evening.

The view from our table.
The view at our table.

Having achieved my goals for the day, we triked on home for a smoothie and sleep. What a life!

From the April 2018 LTG archives, I’m closing out some projects with only 17 days left in my working life. The highlight of this post is remembering the complaint someone made to the command about my blog. Fuck off, you cunt!

Today’s YouTube video is another good one from the Filipina Pea. Western gals can’t understand why men don’t want to date them, preferring warm-hearted Filipinas for some reason. The Pea explains why, not that it will make a difference to the women back home.

Humor time:

I should have saved this one for Good Friday.
Tax the rich, feed the poor!
Is that what they mean by getting smeared?

It may not be much, but that’s all I’ve got for today. It’s all good.

4 thoughts on “Dancing in the streets”

  1. Count your blessings.

    Yikes. What the hell was going on in that picture?

    AI takes a guess:

    Based on visual indicators and available information, the child in the image resembles individuals documented as having rare genetic conditions. While a specific diagnosis for this particular child is not confirmed, the physical characteristics shown are consistent with several rare syndromes:

    Pfeiffer Syndrome: A genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis), which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.
    Achondroplasia: A genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism, leading to shorter bones and potentially certain neurological impairments.
    Treacher Collins Syndrome: A rare condition that affects the development of bones and other tissues in the face, often manifesting as recognizable facial features involving the cheekbones, jaws, and ears.
    IMAGe Syndrome: An extremely rare multisystem disorder that can cause growth restriction, skeletal abnormalities (metaphyseal dysplasia), and other developmental issues.

    The child is shown using a specialized supportive seating system, which is commonly used to provide postural support and stability for children with complex medical needs or motor-coordination challenges.

    Poor girl.

    Otherwise, another day in and around Barretto. Food looked good.

  2. Re: video
    I think that the Filipiina Pea is being a bit disingenuous. I think that the main motivator that drives a first world/third world relationship is economic. So, the third world party in the relationship (99% of the time, the female) will try to be what the partner wants in order to get what she wants from the relationship. If that means being attentive, being a great sexual partner, so be it. I’m not 100% convinced it is an innate trait of Filipinas. As I have said before, I believe that all relationships are transactional on some level, so I have nothing against one that is based on economics.

    If being attentive, etc. was all that it took, then generic (you) would see more male expats dating older Filipino women.

    re: sunset pics
    Great pics!! You are living the dream. LOL

    re: empty bar
    LOL. Somebody new will come into town and think, “Barretto is a great little town. The only thing lacking is another girlie bar!”

  3. Brian, well, women being attracted to “rich” men is a worldwide phenomenon for sure. I agree that most relationships have a “what’s in it for me” aspect, at least in the beginning. That’s what attraction is all about. So, in that sense, it’s all transactional. I think one of the fundamental differences between many Western women and Filipinas is attitude. My observation is that Filipinas are more giving in nature (yeah, they’ll take your money for sure, but that’s different) and sincerely want to fulfill their man’s needs and desires. It’s sort of the old-fashioned way relationships used to be done: the man provides, the woman takes care of. Of course, being young and hot satisfies a man’s fantasies too. 🙂

    Yep, I don’t understand the bar-owner mentality. There are way more bars here than customers to support them, and yet, whenever one closes, another opens. I could see it if you were fulfilling a void, such as our lack of a legitimate beach bar, but nope, it’s always more of the same. I think in some cases bar ownership is more of a hobby than a way of making money.

  4. Kevin, thanks for the AI insights into what may be ailing that unfortunate child. The whole time she sat in her wheelchair across from our table, she never turned her head. So it felt like those expressionless, unblinking eyes were staring at me. It is sad to imagine what her life must be like, but I guess it shows that there is value in every life.

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