Let’s start with the first one of May; my grandson Jaden turned “TWO” on 13 May. My daughter who tends to overdue all things “Jaden” decided to hold his party at the McDonald’s burger doodles here in Olongapo City. The invasion of France during WWII took less logistics and properly cost the same amount. My […]
“Sometimes it’s the little things!”
My Daughter Hanna, Chris and my super granddaughter Coleen arrived at our house after a swimming competition Coleen had in Manila all week. I was of course very happy to see them all. And to hear of my granddaughter’s triumphs and silver and gold medals she won. But that’s enough grandfatherly bragging. While sitting in […]
Easter Sunday in Subic
First my grandson Jaden and my daughter Yhen (Ymir Thea) had return from church in a Trike, next to riding in a car this is Jaden’s biggest pleasures. Mayang and I are waiting to whisk them to the Pancake House on Subic Freeport for breakfast, something we do normally on a Sunday but I had […]
Reversing Your Car in the R.P.
At anytime while living in the Republic of the Philippines, I will guarantee you that just the simple act of placing your car into reverse will cause something to appear behind you right out of thin air. This fact I’ll promise you! The saga now begins… The year was 1963, I was 16 years old […]
The Rain is Coming My Way
Let’s talk about our roof here in the Philippines, especially here on Luzon where we are but a few weeks from the rainy season (Monsoons). In Boston we had high gabbled roofs to aid in the disposing of the falling snow and that has not happened yet here in Dinalupihan Bataan so I don’t need […]
Your Money Cheerfully refunded…
As you’ve traveled throughout the world do you remember seeing the signs posted in stores stating; “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Cheerfully refunded?” As you enter the Philippines take a minute and flush that slogan from your lexicon. It does not apply here. Down in the comment section after you read this there will be […]