Yes there is breaking NEWS about my New Old Honda that has been in the shop receiving bypass surgery at Doctor Kuya Greg’s shop for over a month. It’s not even close to being done. On the glass half full side, it’s cost me nothing so far, and I’ve not had to buy gas in […]
A Small Act of Kindness
The New Old Honda update: it’s still in the shop, awaiting parts from Mega Manila, maybe next week, or a good chance not. I rented a car this week for a few days to accomplish a few of the mundane tasks required for day to day living here on the mountain. So what’s new with […]
The Mighty New Old Honda is Down for the Count
True to my promise to Fearless Leader Mindanao Bob, I’ll only write about things that happen to me here in the Philippines, shunning political and advice articles to bring our readers real life situations that will pop up when least expected. Showing that with humor and a positive attitude nothing cannot be overcome with time, […]
American taxi drivers in the Philippines?
Last Sunday we looked at a couple of Americans who tried to make money in the Philippines by driving a Jeepney in Manila. This week, let’s watch as the same two guys take a try at driving a taxi. On their Jeepney adventure they got some passenger, but at P8 per passenger, it’s hard to […]
Josh and Rogelio
Manila is a tough place. It’s tough in many ways. Manila is a city of 20 Million, and is considered to be the most densely populated city in the world. Living in Manila is not easy, especially if you don’t have much in the way of finances. This is true whether you are a Filipino […]
It’s a “New Guy” Thing
While standing by my New Old Honda in the parking lot of the Harbor Point Mall the other day I was watching people enter and leave while waiting for Mayang. Now hanging in parking lots would not be a normal activity for me, but since I am married it does happen once in a while. […]