Early February Aaron and I went to Manila to process his US passport. A US embassy policy, after 16 years of age just one time, the person has to apply the passport at the Embassy in person. Before going there, we set an appointment on line at the US embassy for the best day for […]
A new chapter for MindanaoBob
I have had something in the works for nearly a year now, something very exciting. I’ve wanted to let all of you in on the excitement, but I have had to keep quiet for reasons that will be obvious. Thankfully, the day has finally come that I can let the cat out of the bag […]
Driving Thoughts About Living in the Philippines
I recently wrote an article about getting ahead in the Philippines by backing up. Just a simple piece about some of the reasons it is often better and easier to back into tight spots and an observation or two that foreigners and Filipinos alike are often not practiced and comfortable with backing their vehicles. As […]
Birding In The Philippines
Birding? What the heck is that Dave? You mean those folks who go out with boots an binoculars trying to see how many different bids they can see in a day? Well yes, sure, that’s birding … and a very popular hobby it is with some folks. There’s plenty of “real” birding to be done […]
I’m Under No Pressure
Well over a year ago I lent a (Kano) friend, my 14 year old, made in FRANCE Power Washer, and it was returned to me in a non functioning condition. 10 years earlier another friend (Kano) borrowed it and his people dropped it off the roof of his house that they were preparing to paint. […]
Sorry, you can’t get that here
Lately, I have been seeing a lot of expats talking about the things that they can’t get in the Philippines. Mostly I see this on Facebook, people, especially those who have recently moved to the Philippines lamenting those things that they miss so badly from “back home” and you just cannot buy here. I find […]