In your life if you or your relatives had ever served in any branch of the military in any country or if you knew anyone who had, it would be a safe bet to say that in that top drawer of their dresser you would find a Zippo Lighter engraved with the unit they served […]
Paul; You Don’t Know Everything
If you think about it for more than a minute you’ll note that for the most part the workers you encounter here in the Philippines are some very hardworking non-complaining people, In the states with the exception of the bartender at the Gentleman’s Club, most American workers moan and groan about how hard they have […]
“ATRAS” “going backwards”
As Gomer Pyle used to say; “Surprise-Surprise!” In February 2014 I mentioned that the New Old Honda was out of my life and a new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 had replaced it. It was a sad time because the adventures of the New Ole’ Honda were a staple here on LiP as something was always happening […]
Pump Up the Volume
A daily cacophony of sounds, Jeepneys downshifting and their brakes squealing, Trike’s roaring along with the baffles removed from their exhaust thinking it will save them gas. Kids; as school get out heading home and whooping and hollering in excitement. Dogs barking whenever you pass the compound gate, roosters whenever they damn well feel like […]
I Really like Driving Here
What we all need is just one more whining foreigner on a blog site complaining about how the Filipino’s are such bad drivers it’ll make me sick, I grew up and learned to drive in Boston, now we can talk about bad drivers. I’ve driven a car in Mombasa Kenya, Naples Italy, Scotland, Mexico, Central […]
I like the Rain
Fearless Leader “Bob” Martin has established Davao Mindanao as the LiP Headquarters. Last July 6th he mentioned that I should move down south because there is no rainy season. As I thought about It, I realized I’d miss my rainy season, it is something you can depend on, Plus in the dry season we can […]