Makati City, Philippines - Page 66

xoxoxoBruce · 02-21-2009, 12:23 PM

But, but, it was the perfect plan. Pay off the wholesaler, pay off the boss, and pocket the winnings... what could go wrong?

slang · 02-21-2009, 01:44 PM

Yes, with a plan like that who would have been any wiser?

It was a shock to me but also a learning experience at my buddy's expense. Don't trust anyone with money.

That seems to be the reality there.

slang · 03-18-2009, 11:17 AM

It's getting warmer here in Indiana but it's been beautiful here at the beach.

This is the South China Sea. I'd like to be in that photo. Will be shortly.

slang · 07-08-2009, 04:00 AM

Just a few more weeks to "no pants day(s)".

slang · 07-31-2009, 02:00 AM

I've made it safely back. There are some internet connection issues then I should be able to post some photos.

And my pants are still on.

Griff · 08-02-2009, 07:55 AM

That is gratifying.

slang · 08-28-2009, 06:35 PM

I've all but given up on reporting back to anyone online because of the poor connection possibilities so far out into the jungle.

Even the wireless is failing.

We are taking hundred of new photos and hope to publish them soon but we don't have any idea of when.

There are monitor lizards roaming around close to our property as well as monkeys less than a mile away. Wild chicken pass fairly regularly as well.

The pinoys are hunting down and eating the snakes so they've not been a big issue so far.

We're in a completely different world for sure. You want to experience rain. I've never seen anything like it here.

Wish I had more time.

As soon as I can I'll get pics out.

monster · 08-28-2009, 06:38 PM

excellent

zippyt · 08-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Should we start calling you Col Kurtz yet Slang ??

xoxoxoBruce · 08-29-2009, 12:38 AM

Wait, you moved? Out to the jungle?

Quote:

We're in a completely different world for sure. You want to experience rain. I've never seen anything like it here.

You should have been around here this summer... 4.5 inches in 40 minutes, and today 1.2 inches in 10 minutes.

slang · 09-14-2009, 12:40 AM

Hello everyone

It's me, the 3rd world adventurer.

We have a crew here working at digging and clearing the land. They call me Sir out of respect but one might logically call me;

Red Face
Always drinking water man
White man that falls down often
Nap after every physical activity man

Yes, we've moved out into what might be described as a jungle. We've bought a small farm lot and are in preparation of making a sustainable farm.

We'll be producing tilapia, chickens, goats, rabbits, pigs, worms and alcohol.

Bruce, I dont know the inches of rain fallen here but your numbers there are truly impressive.

slang · 09-14-2009, 12:44 AM

It's not the least bit fun here with all the heat and humidity and mud everywhere.

It is beautiful though and many times I stop what I'm doing just to watch or see the scenery.

slang · 09-14-2009, 12:58 AM

This is one of the locals that helped to clear the sloping portion of the lot.

There are 8 of them in total on our crew now. His name is Norley and he's a very tough guy and very hard working.

The temp is 85-95 f here now but the workers wear a lot of protective clothes, mostly for ants and snakes

On the photo on the right there are tree trunks visible in the distance. This is where I took a fall/slide down the hill to where these pics were taken.

My job is to get the photos and not to fall down the mountain.

My favorite quote of the workers was when I asked them what might be hiding in some very thick underbrush that they had just cut but was still in place and not pushed downwards.

They said in broken English "we'll soon find out" as thet hacked through the vegetation and pushedc it downward.

slang · 09-14-2009, 01:06 AM

The second shot shows the crew building the dyke for our tilapia pond.

These are a few days old and we're further along now. we'll soon be ready for stocking the breeder pond.

The entire excercise is more exciting here in person than these im ages show.

The work is also exhausting. Even those simple things like walking back up the mountain.

slang · 09-14-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippyt

Should we start calling you Col Kurtz yet Slang ??

No. I'm commanding a small untrained force of poor farmers. Long knives, yes. Long guns, no.

A part of the mission is to demonstrate how capitalism can work on the lower end of the spectrum and doesn't always suck all the life out of those working within it.

It's possible, right?

02-21-2009, 12:23 PM	#976
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	But, but, it was the perfect plan. Pay off the wholesaler, pay off the boss, and pocket the winnings... what could go wrong? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#978
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	It's getting warmer here in Indiana but it's been beautiful here at the beach. This is the South China Sea. I'd like to be in that photo. Will be shortly. Attached Images

07-31-2009, 02:00 AM	#980
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I've made it safely back. There are some internet connection issues then I should be able to post some photos. And my pants are still on. __________________ FTFF

08-02-2009, 07:55 AM	#981
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	That is gratifying. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-28-2009, 06:38 PM	#983
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	excellent __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#977
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Yes, with a plan like that who would have been any wiser? It was a shock to me but also a learning experience at my buddy's expense. Don't trust anyone with money. That seems to be the reality there.

07-08-2009, 04:00 AM	#979
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Just a few more weeks to "no pants day(s)".

08-28-2009, 06:35 PM	#982
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I've all but given up on reporting back to anyone online because of the poor connection possibilities so far out into the jungle. Even the wireless is failing. We are taking hundred of new photos and hope to publish them soon but we don't have any idea of when. There are monitor lizards roaming around close to our property as well as monkeys less than a mile away. Wild chicken pass fairly regularly as well. The pinoys are hunting down and eating the snakes so they've not been a big issue so far. We're in a completely different world for sure. You want to experience rain. I've never seen anything like it here. Wish I had more time. As soon as I can I'll get pics out.

08-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#984
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Should we start calling you Col Kurtz yet Slang ?? __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

09-14-2009, 12:40 AM	#986
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Hello everyone It's me, the 3rd world adventurer. We have a crew here working at digging and clearing the land. They call me Sir out of respect but one might logically call me; Red Face Always drinking water man White man that falls down often Nap after every physical activity man Yes, we've moved out into what might be described as a jungle. We've bought a small farm lot and are in preparation of making a sustainable farm. We'll be producing tilapia, chickens, goats, rabbits, pigs, worms and alcohol. Bruce, I dont know the inches of rain fallen here but your numbers there are truly impressive. Attached Images

09-14-2009, 12:44 AM	#987
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	It's not the least bit fun here with all the heat and humidity and mud everywhere. It is beautiful though and many times I stop what I'm doing just to watch or see the scenery. Attached Images

09-14-2009, 12:58 AM	#988
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	This is one of the locals that helped to clear the sloping portion of the lot. There are 8 of them in total on our crew now. His name is Norley and he's a very tough guy and very hard working. The temp is 85-95 f here now but the workers wear a lot of protective clothes, mostly for ants and snakes On the photo on the right there are tree trunks visible in the distance. This is where I took a fall/slide down the hill to where these pics were taken. My job is to get the photos and not to fall down the mountain. My favorite quote of the workers was when I asked them what might be hiding in some very thick underbrush that they had just cut but was still in place and not pushed downwards. They said in broken English "we'll soon find out" as thet hacked through the vegetation and pushedc it downward. Attached Images

09-14-2009, 01:06 AM	#989
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	The second shot shows the crew building the dyke for our tilapia pond. These are a few days old and we're further along now. we'll soon be ready for stocking the breeder pond. The entire excercise is more exciting here in person than these im ages show. The work is also exhausting. Even those simple things like walking back up the mountain. Attached Images

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