Other than grocery shopping, Tuesday is pretty much my lazy day. I take a break from walking and then usually just hang out until it’s time for darts. Yesterday wasn’t much of an exception, but I’ll fill you in any way.
On the way to the grocery store, we stopped by Baypointe hospital to pick up the results of my PSA blood test. I came in at 1.14 and the normal range goes up to 4.5, so it looks like it won’t be prostate cancer that kills me. In other health-related news, the meds I’m taking for my nasal polyps are having some positive impact. Still congested, but at least now I can breathe some air in and out of my nose again. A few days of pills to go, so hopefully, I can avoid getting surgery to remove the polyps.
I also had the mountain girl I’ve been helping to support give me a massage yesterday. It was her idea (she needed extra money for her daughter’s medicine). I ended the “friends with benefits” program because I felt like I was being exploitive of desperate women in need. I still hear occasionally from some of the past beneficiaries and they remain desperate. Now I feel guilty because I’ve closed the door on an avenue they had found to make life a little easier. Then I came across this article “why sugar babies do not deserve the negative stigma”. Hmm. The description of the relationships between a sugar daddy and the women he supports sounded eerily similar to my FWB offering. Two consenting adults assisting one another with their needs, why is that a bad thing? I don’t know if I’ll reconsider that program or not. I’m still kind of in an “I’d like to find a girlfriend” mode, but I am readapting to being single, and given my history, that might be the wisest choice. Being alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. Especially in this town! We’ll see.
A good night of darts last night. It was like old times in Alley Cats with the bar full of drunk Swedes. Yep, the part-timers and tourists seem to be back in force. Even had enough players to have a doubles tournament.
After darts, I crossed the highway and went to Mangos for dinner. I was the only customer.
After eating, I decided to drop in and say hello at Outback. It’s been a while since I visited that bar. Once again, I was surprised to see that I was the only customer. My friend the bartender and five waitresses with no one to serve. Maybe the tourist invasion has not hit in full force after all, although Bhel (the bartender) said they usually get a later crowd. Anyway, I wound up doing something I rarely do–buying everyone a drink. The gesture seemed appreciated. It set me back a little over1000 pesos ($20) but I reckon I can afford it. My beers alone would have cost me that much in Korea.
This morning I copied and scanned the documents for my income tax prep and emailed them to my accountant back in the states. Then I led the Wednesday Walkers group halfway through a hike. I left them on their own so they could tackle another climb, I needed to get back home to write this post and then head out to darts.
And now that I have, that’s what I’ll do. See you tomorrow!
I like that “nighttime bay view” shot.
Are there any places, locally, where you can get a decent Greek gyro?
Continued good luck with the polyps.
Hmm, a mountain girl sounds interesting. Hopefully it was an enjoyable massage.
Kev, I don’t recall seeing a gyro on anyone’s menu here. Some of the street vendors do that kebab thing, but I’ve never tried one. Somehow I don’t trust the freshness and hygiene involved.
QP, yeah she’s a good woman. Mid-30s three kids, two look like American kids (the dad was a Yank). Her now-deceased ex did leave her with a paid-for place and land up on the mountain and she earns some money growing some fruits and veggies. Still has a sexy body. I’ve fantasized about what a life on the mountain with her might be like, but the reality of that kind of living is just too harsh for me. Hard to get home from the bars for one thing. Anyway, she always leaves me satisfied after a massage.
Nice try McCrarey! When you’re retired, every day is a lazy day not just Tuesday. Was born at night, but not last night. On some random thoughts:
the pics from your new camera are awesome. The vista pic from your last post was post- card quality to me. Read the link to the cookie lady from the ROK and she sounds like a wonderful lady. Yes, everyone supports the troops but few act. Actions always speak louder than words. Always.
That’s why I hate politicians so much. They talk a good game but rarely act. Finally, with these insane Covid restrictions finally coming to an end and people realizing we have to live with Covid just like the common cold, do you have any travel plans in your future? Where would you travel to? COLA town, Bangkok, or how about the ROK. Would luv to see you take a stroll up hooker, aka, Homo Hill.
jesus, i forgot my trademark in the last post.(this 61y/o is slipping fast) Peace Out!
Nice to hear from you again, Soju!
Glad you are enjoying the pics, I’ve still not mastered the new camera but I was hoping the quality improvement was noticeable…especially on the landscape shots.
Yep, I had actually forgotten about her cookie work so reading that again was a treat for me too. She’s a special woman for sure. She’s not responded to the message or email I sent recently, hope she is okay.
Yeah, I need to travel. Actually, I have to exit the country prior to December to renew my visa. I’ll be going somewhere, not sure where yet. I doubt there is anything left on Hooker Hill…No more Grand Ole Opry, so what’s the point?
Peace out to you too!