A few days ago I went to Samal with my oldest son Chris and my nephew Deo. I went there to get some pictures of a real estate property that I am working on. Someone from the States wanted to see some photos of the place. After we went to the area that was of […]
Corn in the Philippines
Do you like corn? I do. I especially enjoy a really fresh piece of corn on the cob. There is just nothing quite as good as a fresh piece of juicy and sweet corn on the cob! Problem is that it can be quite hard to find a decent piece of corn here in the […]
Visiting Texas in Subic
Lechon and liempo wow, they sure taste good, but do you miss Texas Pulled BBQ Pork? Or Texas style BBQ Pork Ribs, served with corn bread, ‘taters (Rice also) and corn on the cob? How about Texas style BBQ chicken and beef ribs? How about a BBQ beef brisket sandwich that falls apart in your […]
The Nuclear Option
Over my years of living in the Philippines I have adjusted to many new and different things. Almost everything in life is a bit different here, but on almost everything, even when it’s been difficult, I have made the adjustment. I’ve adjusted to different types of foods. I’ve adjusted to a totally different style of […]
Helping Out
A few months ago I posted here the pictures and articles about helping out Pat to rebuild her house. They really were in bad shape at that time. They couldn’t even have a good night sleep if it rained a lot here in Davao. During summer time here I was working for a friend renovating […]
Let It Rain
What’s not to like about the rainy season here in my Bataan paradise? It follows a two-month period of blistering heat; it turns all plants from brown to green and makes my new lawn look great. Plus it’s a good excuse to stay home and consume a few canned consumables. The wife will explain about […]