The rooftop singers

It has been said that today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. I sometimes worry about how many tomorrows I have left, but otherwise, I pretty much take each day as it comes and make the best of it. Like yesterday, for instance:

Nobody showed up for the Friday group hike, but Swan joined me for a walkabout on the Subic side of the bridge.

The Matain River was even dirtier than usual.
But the fish seemed to be thriving anyway. Not that I’d want to eat one.
Swan doing her sweet thing
An almost serene bay view
Much busier here
Mixed feelings about taking candy from strangers?

We did our 6K and headed back home. We’d invited the neighbors on both sides of us for some rooftop fun, so we had some preparation to do. I made a crockpot full of meatballs and baked a carrot-raisin cake. We loaded up the ice chest with beer and wine and waited for our guests to arrive.

Ready for a Friday night of fun at The Rite Spot
Meatballs ready to eat
I made the mistake of frosting the cake before it was sufficiently cooled. I scooped the runoff back on top, and it was almost as good as new.
Things kicked off around 5 p.m.
Hangin’ with the neighbors

Jeff brought his Karaoke machine, and shortly thereafter, the singing commenced.

Jeff kicked things off…
But everyone took a turn.
I’m not a big fan of karaoke, but once in a while it’s a nice diversion.
Time was passing…
…and on we partied. Jossie and Martin are on the right; It was the first time we’dmet because they live in Manila, where Martin works three weeks out of the month.
Darkness descends
Home is where the heart is.
After six years here, I seem to be about 95% Filipino now…

Good times. Jeff is having a gathering at his place tonight that I plan to attend. I hope the bars don’t go out of business without me!

The Quora Q&A:

Q: Do retired postal workers get a pension?

A: Yes, they do. The same pension as other federal government employees earn.

Today’s memes:

I haven’t been cold for a long time.
I kinda saw that one coming.

Boring day so far, but I’ll worry about that tomorrow.

4 thoughts on “The rooftop singers

  1. Oh, that poor cake. Would’ve liked to see a pic of the re-iced masterpiece.

    Food looked good. Glad it was a good time.

    Rooftop karaoke! I bet your neighbors love you all.

    Have fun at Jeff’s!

  2. Have you been able to convince the Rite Spot bartender to stock San Miguel Zero beer for you? LOL

  3. “Sorry, out of stock, sir.”

    I’m going to order a couple more cases from the local distributor and keep it on hand. I can buy San Mig Light at Royal supermarket, so I’m never out of that.

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