December 2004

DECEMBER 2004 Ouch, here it is 24 Nov and I am just getting started on typing out my thoughts, for sure, a late start for me.  I have the pictures stored but now I have to do the thinking and trying to use my poor memory.  For the folks in the States they can now [...]

November 2004

NOVEMBER 2004 For the Yanks it is turkey time this month while families gather to give thanks for whatever.  Me, I’ll give thanks to be back in the Philippines and enjoying the good life once again.  Though I enjoy my visits to Las Vegas once a year my heart is where my home is, and [...]

October 2004

OCTOBER 2004 HELLO FROM LAS VEGAS Surprise folks, I was able, thanks to help from my friends Chuck Guinn, John Bee and of course webmaster Tom, get a brief Oct column published.  I will return to Angeles City on 3 Oct and I will miss the absolutely fantastic weather I enjoyed during the three weeks [...]

September 2004

August 2004

AUGUST 2004 For sure, visitors here in July were able to experience quite a bit of rain and umbrellas were a daily necessity.  I suspect that August will be no different as it appears that this will be a very wet rainy season with extremely heavy late afternoon and early evening monsoon rains.  It is [...]

July 2004

JULY 2004 I know, based on past experience with the webmaster, that there is no sense wishing everyone a happy 4th of July as this won’t get out until after that date. But maybe, since John Bee is going to assist this time, maybe it will get out on time.  Tom is just too busy [...]

June 2004

JUNE 2004 I apologize, Club Amore is open!  It did close briefly but then reopened but with no noticeable improvements.  The elections are over and the good news is that Mayor Lazatin has won reelection and that is good for the City and for Fields Ave in particular.  This Mayor has always been supportive and [...]

May 2004

MAY 2004 I won’t be able to watch any parades but it will definitely be a time for reflection as 31 May marks the American Memorial Day observances.  I plan to be at the American Legion Post 123 on MacArthur Hi-way to enjoy some good food and comradeship.  The Clark cemetery will be spruced up [...]

April 2004

APRIL 2004 I am glad to see April as Feb and March were a bit frustrating for me with going in and out of hospital but later on in this column you will be able to read the details.  Temporarily, I am back in the saddle and more than happy to be able to provide [...]

March 2004

MARCH 2004 I’d like to thank all the readers that sent me messages wishing me a quick recovery from my operation but it was postponed because it was discovered that I had a lung infection that had to be cleared up first.  Now, in a few minutes I will be heading for the hospital for [...]

February 2004

FEBRUARY Romance is in the air as we head into the month of February, one of those months that the men get to spend some extra money on flowers, candy, and dinner and hopefully receives in return an intimate time with his favorite lady.  For those fortunate enough to be living here in Angeles City [...]

January 2004

JANUARY 2004 Other than getting older it is great to start out a new year and wonder what will take place in the next 12 months.  It is nice to have survived another wild New Years Eve night in Angeles City despite the maniacs trying to kill us all with fireworks thrown haphazardly and the [...]