Over the past few days, I have gotten a slew of emails from concerned foreigners. Americans, Canadians, Aussies and expats from many other countries. They are all worried about two things: safety, and whether they will be allowed to remain in the Philippines. Safety? Yep, there is suddenly a lot of fear. Mostly because of […]
I’m so X-zited
This week I won’t respond to any comments as I’ll be in hospital for the finial surgery, and will not have any computer access. Well there is one in the room but they get angry if I mess with it. Here is a funny hospital story that I’ve held off on, In March, April and […]
“Tener Cojones”
On 4 September I received an emergency warning from the US State Dept. via the US Embassy in Manila. (As if I’d believe anything the State Department would have to say) telling me that I should avoid visiting the Philippines because of the bombing in Davao City on Sept. 3rd. I do not remember receiving […]
Higher pricing for foreigners
I hear a lot of people on various blogs, including this one, complaining about being “over charged”. They go on and on because they get charged higher prices than the local people pay. It comes up all of the time. In fact, I have heard dozens of times from people that Filipinos are “racists” because […]
Forget about it!
During my career in the US Navy I had one tour of duty that did not involve being physically on a Naval Station, Even the ship’s I was on were always tied up at a Naval Station. It is also correct if you say Naval Base. But the tour I had was on Brevard Avenue […]
A day at Eden Nature Park!
A few weeks ago I went with our girls to Eden Natures Park. It was a gift from Bob to our girls since they’ve been helping us when Bob was at the hospital. Bob asked them first what everyone likes to do. The girls chose to go to Eden, so we went there. The boys didn’t […]