Over the past few months or so, the USA has been in an uproar with politicians all fighting over the debt ceiling, budget cuts, new taxes, all things financial have been discussed. This week, an agreement was reached among the opposing political camps. The compromised on the issues. I, personally, am not so sure that […]
Name That Storm
Last Tuesday morning (26 July) I was woken by a 5.9 Earthquake on our Mountain here in Dinalupihan Bataan. It was a real dish rattler, but we sustained no damage unless you count terrified dogs as a problem. The Earthquake hit at 1:15 am, and I found I was unable to move, I was trapped […]
They Came To Visit
Three weeks ago I was informed that Mayang’s Sister from Las Vegas Nevada and her family (Husband and Son) were flying in the next day. Talk about some advanced notice! Then I was told that her Sister Susan and her son Steven were arriving from the Netherlands’ or Holland for short, I felt like Gomer […]
Our new helper!
Over a month or so ago we hired a new helper here at the house. We used to just have 2 people coming over everyday and they’re staying out. But since we have Nicole now, our niece, who’s living with us now and studying here, I have to have somebody who will prepare her lunch […]
Life Is Funny
My best friend Tommy and I share the same birth date 13 July, albeit we were born on different years. We had at one time sailed together as Merchant Seaman, I retired and Tommy is still sailing. Every year he tries to be home in the Philippines for his birthday and we usually celebrate it […]
Warning for American Expats – Be prepared!
The motto of the Boy Scouts is “Be Prepared.” The motto should also apply to American expats living in the Philippines, or in any other country in the world for that matter. What do we need to be prepared for? The declining value of the US Dollar. Yesterday, the US Dollar closed the Philippine Trading […]