Makati City, Philippines - Page 12

slang · 08-21-2007, 08:05 AM

My middle name is cultural differences.

The AC is installed and tested. It's a 2 hp Carrier (18000 btu). That should take care of the heat in the house anyway.

This is not my first trip there, this is the longest.

With all those things that I've sent there in advance I hope not to be bored too often.

I normally stay out of the tourist places and don't have troubles with the locals stealing from me as most consider me (at least in part ) as one of them.

On my way to the second leg of the trip today.

Ingat.

Cicero · 08-21-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slang

My middle name is cultural differences.

The AC is installed and tested. It's a 2 hp Carrier (18000 btu). That should take care of the heat in the house anyway.

This is not my first trip there, this is the longest.

With all those things that I've sent there in advance I hope not to be bored too often.

I normally stay out of the tourist places and don't have troubles with the locals stealing from me as most consider me (at least in part ) as one of them.

On my way to the second leg of the trip today.

Ingat.

Ahhh. I see.....I wish I could go to "The Orchid Farm" again. Touristy- yes. Awesome? Yes.................Good luck on your travels!

Cicero · 08-21-2007, 12:31 PM

Salamat po Luisa ....Can I ask how many American bases are there now? Just Subic maybe? I heard that the old Clark AFB installation is now a golf resort...is this true?

slang · 08-21-2007, 06:00 PM

My flight to Seatle has been cancelled and rescheduled to arrive Wed afternoon, 4pm or so.

I belive that Subic has been returned to Philippine ownership.

Most of our trips here have been in the southern portion of Manila. Maybe a trip out to Subic should be on the list of places to go visit and snap pics.

slang · 08-21-2007, 06:33 PM

Here are some pics while I'm just sitting around waiting for the next flight.

This is Ramon Magsaysay.

He is thought of as the most popular Phils president. Admittedly was assisted into power by the CIA but was a very interesting man.

slang · 08-21-2007, 06:34 PM

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Luisa · 08-22-2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slang

My flight to Seatle has been cancelled and rescheduled to arrive Wed afternoon, 4pm or so.

I belive that Subic has been returned to Philippine ownership.

Most of our trips here have been in the southern portion of Manila. Maybe a trip out to Subic should be on the list of places to go visit and snap pics.

Slang was 15 minutes away from my house

Had you told me that you were going to the north cemetery, I would have suggested that you drop by the plot of Manuel Roxas, another former president, FPJ- the actor presidentiable, and my own families mausoleum which is considered one of the simple yet elegant stops there.

If you find yourself near the CCP complex, you may want to hop on the boat for a ride to Corregidor Island, a focal point of the war with the Japs.

slang · 08-25-2007, 02:17 AM

I've hit the ground and am getting settled in now.

My bike has survived the flight over with just a slight tear in the seat. Not bad considering all the rough treatment that it probably had.

It's HOT and raining slightly but everything is looking good.

More soon.

slang · 08-26-2007, 02:50 PM

It's 3:30 am here now and I just woke up.

The first thing on the daily schedule is a bike ride. From 4 to 5 am there are not many people out on the street and the temperature is about the coolest that it will get for the day.

Most of the people that I see on the rides are delivery people. The most memorable of those delivery trucks are the pork trucks.

Their cargo area completely open with zero refridgerations, which doesnt surprise me at all, but being open to the outside without any containing walls.

These trucks are both funny and disgusting. The hogs are often not even secured in the cargo area and flop around back and forth as the truck turns corners.

This is the meat that the middle class Pinoys eat here. No, I do not and cannot eat these foods without going directly into the ICU ward of the ospital.

I'm taking a camera out on the ride today. Should have some pics soon.

Luisa · 08-22-2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

Salamat po Luisa ....Can I ask how many American bases are there now? Just Subic maybe? I heard that the old Clark AFB installation is now a golf resort...is this true?

Hi Cicero,

All the US bases in the Philippines have been turned over to the Philippine government and were subsequently converted into resorts, golf courses, and shopping mecca's for the moneyed expats and OFW's, as well as the rich business men of the country. Subic also now has it's own yacht club and dolphin show as well.

I was able to shop at both ecnomic zones back in the 90's before it was turned into an exclusive area for the elite so I am not sure about how those places look at this point in time. Subic is said to be a nature lover's paradise and Clark is the golf mecca.

Luisa · 08-28-2007, 11:17 AM

Hey Slang! Where is the chicken head? You can NOT miss posting that hilarious shot.

It was a fun day that we had. I hope we can do it again before you leave. I'll stock up on the ice cream! Next time, we will plan it better so that we can head to other places that you might find interesting

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Everybody pelase pardon how I look. I was not expecting to have my picture taken on such short notice. Man I have such large teeth :p

Griff, I felt like a Lilliputian standing next to him. I was thinking he could pound me in like a nail anytime

(Joke!)

Shawnee123 · 08-28-2007, 11:38 AM

You look darling, Luisa!

Now, what's with the chicken head?

Luisa · 08-28-2007, 11:45 AM

Slang ordered steamed chicken and ham for lunch. Took them a full hour to cook the thing. My aunt joked that the chicken was still avoiding the hatchet man in the kitchen which was why it took so long to get the food ready. Slang wondered if he would see any live chickens in the kitchen.:p It was quite fresh and juicy when it was finally served.

When it was finally served, we all dug in and then lo and behold! I spotted a chicken head on the plate.It was part of the presentation of the dish. Slang took some really good shots of the posed chicken head. it was hilarious!

Shawnee123 · 08-28-2007, 11:47 AM

Wow, I love chicken but seeing its head laying there might be a bit much. But, my family would launch into a never ending barage of chicken-head related jokes!

Luisa · 08-28-2007, 11:51 AM

You have got to see the pictures to believe the amazing poses a chicken head is capable of doing in the hands of Slang

08-21-2007, 12:31 PM	#3
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Salamat po Luisa ....Can I ask how many American bases are there now? Just Subic maybe? I heard that the old Clark AFB installation is now a golf resort...is this true? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-21-2007, 06:33 PM	#5
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Here are some pics while I'm just sitting around waiting for the next flight. This is Ramon Magsaysay. He is thought of as the most popular Phils president. Admittedly was assisted into power by the CIA but was a very interesting man. Attached Images

08-21-2007, 06:34 PM	#6
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	.. Attached Images

08-28-2007, 11:17 AM	#11
Luisa I'm a mental nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right under your nose Posts: 78	Hey Slang! Where is the chicken head? You can NOT miss posting that hilarious shot. It was a fun day that we had. I hope we can do it again before you leave. I'll stock up on the ice cream! Next time, we will plan it better so that we can head to other places that you might find interesting . Everybody pelase pardon how I look. I was not expecting to have my picture taken on such short notice. Man I have such large teeth :p Griff, I felt like a Lilliputian standing next to him. I was thinking he could pound me in like a nail anytime (Joke!) __________________ I am not trapped. I am mentally free !!! My destiny is yet to be Last edited by Luisa; 08-28-2007 at 11:22 AM.

08-28-2007, 11:38 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You look darling, Luisa! Now, what's with the chicken head? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-21-2007, 08:05 AM	#1
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	My middle name is cultural differences. The AC is installed and tested. It's a 2 hp Carrier (18000 btu). That should take care of the heat in the house anyway. This is not my first trip there, this is the longest. With all those things that I've sent there in advance I hope not to be bored too often. I normally stay out of the tourist places and don't have troubles with the locals stealing from me as most consider me (at least in part ) as one of them. On my way to the second leg of the trip today. Ingat.

08-21-2007, 06:00 PM	#4
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	My flight to Seatle has been cancelled and rescheduled to arrive Wed afternoon, 4pm or so. I belive that Subic has been returned to Philippine ownership. Most of our trips here have been in the southern portion of Manila. Maybe a trip out to Subic should be on the list of places to go visit and snap pics.

08-25-2007, 02:17 AM	#8
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I've hit the ground and am getting settled in now. My bike has survived the flight over with just a slight tear in the seat. Not bad considering all the rough treatment that it probably had. It's HOT and raining slightly but everything is looking good. More soon.

08-26-2007, 02:50 PM	#9
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	It's 3:30 am here now and I just woke up. The first thing on the daily schedule is a bike ride. From 4 to 5 am there are not many people out on the street and the temperature is about the coolest that it will get for the day. Most of the people that I see on the rides are delivery people. The most memorable of those delivery trucks are the pork trucks. Their cargo area completely open with zero refridgerations, which doesnt surprise me at all, but being open to the outside without any containing walls. These trucks are both funny and disgusting. The hogs are often not even secured in the cargo area and flop around back and forth as the truck turns corners. This is the meat that the middle class Pinoys eat here. No, I do not and cannot eat these foods without going directly into the ICU ward of the ospital. I'm taking a camera out on the ride today. Should have some pics soon.

08-28-2007, 11:45 AM	#13
Luisa I'm a mental nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right under your nose Posts: 78	Slang ordered steamed chicken and ham for lunch. Took them a full hour to cook the thing. My aunt joked that the chicken was still avoiding the hatchet man in the kitchen which was why it took so long to get the food ready. Slang wondered if he would see any live chickens in the kitchen.:p It was quite fresh and juicy when it was finally served. When it was finally served, we all dug in and then lo and behold! I spotted a chicken head on the plate.It was part of the presentation of the dish. Slang took some really good shots of the posed chicken head. it was hilarious! __________________ I am not trapped. I am mentally free !!! My destiny is yet to be

08-28-2007, 11:47 AM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Wow, I love chicken but seeing its head laying there might be a bit much. But, my family would launch into a never ending barage of chicken-head related jokes! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-28-2007, 11:51 AM	#15
Luisa I'm a mental nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right under your nose Posts: 78	You have got to see the pictures to believe the amazing poses a chicken head is capable of doing in the hands of Slang __________________ I am not trapped. I am mentally free !!! My destiny is yet to be

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