That’s the way I like it

Uh-huh, uh-huh.

As days go, yesterday was a good one. Swan told me she was going to go to Olongapo to look for a table and chairs for our rooftop. I suggested she check out Waltermart in Subic instead. Then I said, “Let’s walk there,” and she surprisingly agreed. So, off we went.

Off we go!
An Easter Mountain view
On the streets of San Isidro
A cookie delivery
On a country road
What more do you need?
Profound words in a nation known for its littered streets.
A neutered tree.
Easter’s ass side
On the Govic Highway
A Fiesta subdivision
Life on the riverside
Swan on a bridge
On the streets of barangay Magnan Vaca in Subic town
Arriving at our destination at last!
The way we went
The stats from our walk

Swan says she’s never walked that far before, and she was pretty wiped out when we were finished. Kudos to her for making the effort. We’ll see if I can get her out again sometime in the future.

Our trip was not in vain as I purchased a table and six chairs for my rooftop.

I called my driver to carry us and the furniture back home. I also had him stop at Barretto’s newest eatery so we could grab some lunch.

Yep, yesterday was the grand opening of our McDonald’s franchise.
My celebratory lunch: Quarter Pounder, fries, apple pie, Coke Zero, and a chocolate sundae for dessert.

I guess I must hate myself if this meme on Facebook is to be believed:

After our healthy meal (Swan had chicken), we carried the new furniture up the stairs.

Up we go, with Lucky and Buddy supervising the effort.
Set up and ready for a party!
The view from the roof

Swan rested most of the afternoon, and I headed out at beer o’clock for Cheap Charlies. I enjoyed some cold liquid refreshment, and then I moseyed over to John’s place to meet Swan for some dinner.

I was planning on getting a pulled pork sandwich, but as I perused the menu, the Philly cheesesteak called out to me.

I wasn’t disappointed. Swan had a lamb burger and said it was good.

We did our nightcap at Alaska Club, bought some lady drinks for our waitresses, then called it a night.

Good times!

And then I woke up to another fine morning.

I always give the boys a few minutes of leash freedom during the morning dog walk.

It’s Friday, but I won’t be going out tonight. Got an invite from the guy next door to join them for a cookout and it didn’t seem neighborly to decline. I’ll be bringing a batch of brownies and some cornbread muffins as my contribution to the meal. And beer, of course.

Hope to see you back here tomorrow for another update.

4 thoughts on “That’s the way I like it

  1. Looks to have been a pleasant walk. I’m glad you’re steadily working on Swan, getting her out there with you. I wonder if she’ll finally give in and become the Hasher she was always meant to be.

    Congrats on the new furniture.

    My favorite picture from this batch—the one captioned:

    “A Fiesta subdivision”

  2. When a white man flashes the peace sign in a photo it’s a clear indicator he’s been in Asia too long. Richard Nixon loved it though, didn’t he?

    “Easter’s ass side”. Baby got back!

    I don’t know why but every time I see Waltermart I think of Walter Matthau. I see that they were tryin to get something close to Walmart but weird to me.

    Well, what’s your verdict on the newest culinary experience in town?

    “I always give the boys a few minutes of leash freedom”. Kris Kristoferson said, “freedom’s just another word for nothin left to lose”.

    Peace Out!

  3. Soju,

    All I am saying is give peace a chance.

    Yeah, that Waltermart name always cracks me up. Sam Walton must be spinning in his grave.

    It’s about what you’d expect from Mickey D’s: a mediocre burger and lukewarm fries. The pie and sundae were the best part.

    Nothin’ ain’t worth nothin’, but it’s free…

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