Some of us old fogeys were still feeling the effects of Monday’s Hash trail, so we voted for a flat route for the Wednesday Walkers group hike. We elected to do a circumnavigation of the Naugsol Valley, and it proved to be a hot and tiring but enjoyable 8K jaunt. We concluded our journey with some beers and snacks at The Rite Spot.
And then there’s that other part of my life that fills the evening hours. I got a haircut yesterday, and my barber is on the Subic side of the river. Given our proximity, I took Swan to see Smokes and Bottles. I’d only ever been there for the Hash On-Home and I’d been wanting to pop in for a visit as a customer.
Smokes and Bottles is not a bad venue, but it could be better. My beer was warm, so I had to drink it on ice. We were told there was live music at eight, but there was no music in the interim. I do appreciate some background noise, as long as it isn’t too loud. A couple more fans might have been nice, too. Anyway, we stayed for a couple of drinks and enjoyed some chicken fingers as a snack. It was dark when we departed, so we caught a trike back into town. Did a visit to Green Room and then finished the night at Wet Spot. Had an interesting chat with Daddy Dave and he bought a round of drinks, so it was a good visit. Then it was off to home, and some sugar-free pudding for my bedtime treat.
Facebook reminded me what I was doing six years ago:
On to today’s Quora Q&A adventure:
Q: Besides being older and not having to work, what are some of the differences between being retired and being a single man?
A: I am retired and I am single. So, there is no difference. It’s all the same. Day after glorious day.
I’m in a relationship now, but still not complaining…
This is the best humor I could come up with today. Sorry in advance:
Let’s see what tomorrow brings.
More cookies dispensed
That kid doesn’t look quite Filipino. Think he’s a half-and-half?
Looks to have been a hot hike without much shade (I’ve heard the Camino de Santiago is a shade-less route), but I imagine the end was worth the effort.
Kev, I’ve never paid that much attention to his appearance, but he’s one of my regulars. I’ve seen other family members, and they all look like Filipinos to me. The half-breeds I have seen tend to stand out with Western facial features and lighter skin.