A few weeks ago Bob mentioned to me a set of pots and pans that he saw at S & R. He was explaining to me about it and it really got me interested. But when he mentioned the amount it just turned me off. I will not spend that kind of money unless I […]
VIPs in the neighborhood
You often hear in the Philippines that it is “who you know” that helps you get things done. That is so true. Especially since a big part of Philippine Culture is to have a “go between” who can intercede for you if you are in a touchy situation. The more “important” people you know, the […]
The Rain is Coming My Way
Let’s talk about our roof here in the Philippines, especially here on Luzon where we are but a few weeks from the rainy season (Monsoons). In Boston we had high gabbled roofs to aid in the disposing of the falling snow and that has not happened yet here in Dinalupihan Bataan so I don’t need […]
Chargin’ up!
Looks like there’s trouble in River City. Or should I say trouble in the City on the Gulf. The Gulf of Davao. Of course, what I mean is that there is trouble looming in Davao City. What kind of trouble? Well, let’s go back to 2008 and start at the beginning, where any good story […]
Cooking style in the house:
Since living back here in the Philippines we pretty much change the way we cook our food. Of course we had to, when we arrived here a lot of the stuff that we are used to in the States before were so hard to find here. So I had to adjust the cooking on what’s […]
Your Money Cheerfully refunded…
As you’ve traveled throughout the world do you remember seeing the signs posted in stores stating; “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Cheerfully refunded?” As you enter the Philippines take a minute and flush that slogan from your lexicon. It does not apply here. Down in the comment section after you read this there will be […]