Getting it done

Life is what it is, and this is how it was yesterday: A Candy Walk, a feeding, a dinner, and some liquid refreshment along the way. And I’ve got the pictures to prove it!

Our bags are packed full of candy
We’re ready to go
Let’s do it!
Always under her watchful gaze
And so it begins
Time waits for no man…and neither does Swan, especially when he is peeing.
Taking care of business
A tree that caught my eye
Road work
Hello again
I was surprised to run into Hashers Wesley and Aurora lounging by the riverside
The temporary bridge is still there, but it has been closed to traffic. It does make for a waterpark-like attraction, though.
The end of the journey. Over 200 kids received their sweets ration.
The 5K Candy Walk

Later in the day, I made my way to Hideaway for the weekly feeding.

The treats I brought for the gals
The food from Jewel Cafe
Mission accomplished

Next up was surviving a highway crossing and dining at John’s place.

The view from there
My dinner date
I ordered a steak
Swan ordered this beef and veggies dish
Swan was disappointed when her dinner was served, noting the lack of broccoli that was shown in the menu rendition.
I rather enjoyed my steak. I wanted to compare its taste and value to the one I had at Jewel the night before. This one was twice the size and much more tender. John’s cost 50% more, but it was worth it.
Dinner is over and we are ready for our nightcap

We finished the day at Green Room, where we enjoyed watching some pool competitors in action. Lady drinks were dispensed, and beer was imbibed. I got a shoulder rub from Sally, but it didn’t get any lower than that.

So, I caught some flack in the comments about my criticism of the guy getting his crotch rubbed on Friday night. Let me try and clarify my objections. To begin with, whatever happens between a customer and a GRO is between them, and it is none of my business. I’ve seen worse than the Friday show. I don’t enjoy seeing guys grabbing tits or gals grabbing dick, but that’s between them. That said, Green Room touts itself as a “sports bar,” not a whore bar. I was there on Friday to watch a dance competition, and I had my girl with me. I saw what was happening at the next table and looked away. Swan got offended. I stand by my belief that it wasn’t the time or place for hands-on behavior, but I’ll concede it doesn’t make the guy a ghastly asshole. It’s a Barretto bar full of girls wanting to make money; I can always go elsewhere if I don’t like it. The fact that I was back at Green Room with my girl last night demonstrates that we are both over it.

Here’s what my Sunday cost me:

  • Tips: 500 pesos
  • Alcohol: 1190 pesos
  • Lady Drinks: 1050 pesos
  • Snacks: 200 pesos
  • Dinner: 1290 pesos
  • Trikes: 300 pesos
  • Charity: 2150 pesos
  • Trash Collection: 100 pesos
  • Lunch: 550 pesos
  • Total for October 20: 7282 pesos

Another Facebook memory from my Korea life:

Nine years ago, I enjoyed a picnic lunch on Yongsan Garrison with my team.

I was looking at pictures from the Anniversary Hash in 2019 and had a chuckle over this one:

That’s Mountain Mama MJ randomly passing by on her trike with her two kids. This was before I met her, and now I’m her sponsor. It’s funny how things turned out.

Today’s YouTube vlogger advises against opening a business for the family to operate. The examples given are pretty familiar. My direct experience was sponsoring the eatery Marissa wanted. That lasted all of six months. Still, when I thought about that beach bar in Bantay Bayan I wrote about yesterday, I knew it would have to be in Swan’s name, and I felt confident that it would do fine in her capable hands. I’m just not wanting to upend my life with the major changes that would be required. Still, I’m cognizant of the fact that she’ll outlive me, and I’d like to find a way for her to carry on without my support when the end of my days arrives.

I’ll take this as a sign that today’s humor will be punny indeed:

When you are as mindless as Kamala and Biden, stealing ideas is your only option.
They have their ups and downs, but rarely leave me laughing
Sounds like a Hash name in there somewhere

Speaking of the Hash, today is the 31st Anniversary of the Subic Bay Hash House Harriers. The long and medium trails involve transport to Olongapo City, then a climb up to Kalaklan Ridge and down the other side. Departure for those is at noon from VFW. The short trail leaves at one from the VFW and has a climb, but not a Kalaklan-level (steep?) ascent. You know which one I’ll be doing. On-Home is at Subiza Resort on Baloy. I’m a little worried if they are going to be able to accommodate the needs of an anticipated one hundred Hashers, but we are fixin’ to find out. I’ll share how it goes tomorrow.

16 thoughts on “Getting it done

  1. So you’re there to watch whores dance in your famous whore town then are offended when the whores act like whores? Stop playing dumb; it’s exactly what you wanted.

  2. Please remember that the solicitation of prostitutes is a SIN. I will pray for you, John, but you must pray as well and ask forgiveness for yourself because the cure for being drenched in sin lies in the fires of HELL otherwise.

  3. A great shot of that young lady riding that contraption. She looks like a very enterprising go-getter.

  4. Re: the video. Agree for the most part. You are smart to think of the future. I think a fair amount of your monthly income comes from your pension, which will presumably stop upon your demise. Hate for Swan to go from 60 – 0 income-wise if that happens with no pre planning.

    However, I am not sure a business is the way to go. Maybe an annuity or something like that?

    The PI seems a bit more liberal in allowing the silent partner (i.e. the foreigner with the money) to actually participate in the running of the business. You have mentioned a couple of times going into Bar X and the “owner” was behind the bar, serving customers.

    In Thailand, unless you have a business visa, just being behind the bar is enough to cause some serious problems visa-wise, etc. if the police happen to stop in and see you.

  5. Funny how cuntservatives always call The Left sexual deviants but have no problems exploiting women in developing countries.

    Let’s go Kamala!

  6. Cedric, it’s funny how ignorant lefties can’t make an argument in support of their preferred candidate, so they just disparage people with opposing viewpoints by calling them “cuntservatives.” Thanks for showing us who and what you are.

  7. Brian, yes, I’ve wondered about that myself. Most of the bars have foreigner managers, but I’m not sure what their visa status might be. I’d have to think long and hard before getting involved directly.

    Probably the smarter course of action would be to purchase some property for Swan. She could use it to generate rental income or else live there rent free.

    We’ll see. Hopefully I’ve still got time to make a plan.

  8. Digory, I met her a couple of years later. She is a widow now raising those kids on her own. I provide her monthly support as my primary charity project here.

  9. Hey. Drain. is thst u Dave Fisher. U will be going on about Nigel Mansell paying them to leave next. haha. Keep battling.

  10. Alrite Bryce mate it’s Ray here. Thought you sounded like Dave Fisher. Keep battling anyway mate.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *