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Things to Do — February

October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Clark Field (Angeles City):  International Balloon Fest: February 7 through 10, 2013 see http://www.philballoonfest.com/ The annual Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) is the country's biggest aviation sports event today. Hot air balloon and airplane pilots from all over the world fly into the Philippines to join their local counterparts in this breathtaking event. In addition to daily flights of the hot air balloons, other activities include: skydiving, daily flag … [Read more...]

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Living in the Philippines — Superbowl Monday

February 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
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Yes, Monday, not Sunday ... because that is when the game is played, Philippine time.  Sometimes it's nice to be a day ahead of my readers back in North America, sometimes it's a distinct disadvantage. But, although we won't be having any memorable Sunday night Superbowl dinners and such, we can have a great Monday morning Superbowl Brunch. I'm not a fan, and probably won't be watching, but the world keeps changing ... often for the better: NBCSports.com will broadcast the … [Read more...]

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Updates in the Philippine Rain — Are You Happy In Paradise?

June 25, 2011 by 4 Comments
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It’s wet.  I’m not.  There is a God.  Many, many people are not so lucky as I, that’s for sure. I’m not even sure if this will get published on the web server, the Internet service has been ‘spotty’ to say the least, but I’ll keep it short and give it a go. Since the best cure for depression I know of is to think happy thoughts, here are a couple: Are You Happy? “…  It’s a question you need to ask yourself and answer honestly. Because life is too short, and … [Read more...]

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Financial Planning Philippines — Unmarried?

April 9, 2011 by 9 Comments
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Financial Planning Philippines --- You Talking To Me? Well actually, yes I am talking to you about Financial Planning Philippines.  Nobody looks forward to planning life's "end game", but the one thing more certain than the tides themselves is, we all have to die, someday.  (You might like 3900 Marbles and Government Health Care for a little insight on my 'take' on the end game issue). I've been involved in a number of cases where expats have passed on here in the Philippines with no plan … [Read more...]

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The Rodney Dangerfield of the Philippines — Can’t Get No Respect

August 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
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Heard it again just the other day and wondered, yet again, what is it so many of these folks have heard?  A fellow was asking me some advice about a business idea and listing of some of the cites around the Philippines he had thought through where he might sell his product, and true to form for so many folks in the “Philippines wanna be ” community, he end his list with the comment, “of course I’m sure it would sell in Angeles City, but I don’t know if I can deal with the crime … [Read more...]

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More Subic Destinations — Johan’s Resort

August 7, 2010 by 4 Comments
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Last week the UnofficialCook and i went to Subic to have lunch with friends and then to attend one of the regular mixers put on by the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (thanks for inviting us, Susan), held at Johan’s Beach and Dive Resort.  Now immediately many readers are going to say, why would Philly be going to a Chamber of Commerce affair?  is he planning on “putting up a business” as we so often say here in the Philippines? Nope.  I’m retired and plan to stay … [Read more...]

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What Did You Do Last Friday?

July 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Yes I know, I know, haven’t been posting much here. What do you do all day in the Philippines, Dave? Well here’s what I did Friday.  (note, the video is not me, I didn’t have a video cam or a videographer along for the ride, but this one will do admirably …very much the same as my flight) I didn’t make such a precise approach, was a little high and hot (fast) …or so I thought   … had I been solo I would have gone around for another try, but my instructor said, no problem, … [Read more...]

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Philippines Flying

June 1, 2010 by 10 Comments
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I must seem to some of you on the outside looking in that my like here in the Philippines is nothing but tax issues, making money online, government office issues, retirement panning, Social Security dealings and that old bugaboo everyone loves to talk about … health insurance. Actually, nothing could be farther from the truth. Here’s tow of the things I spend a lot of my time with … my nephews, Sami (on the left) and Mazen. Yesterday (Monday) dawned cloudy and undecided about promising … [Read more...]

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Fences, Finances and Fear of the Unknown

May 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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All can be overcome.  Doesn’t matter if you are young and only now just thinking of a career, middle aged and looking for a new challenge, or an old man like me, blessed by aviation in its many forms for more than 50 years, this one is for you: First "Learn To Fly Day" Coming Soon "We're asking every pilot and aviation enthusiast to introduce someone new to aviation on Learn To Fly Day," EAA's Ron Wagner told AVweb at Sun 'n Fun this week. "It's coming up soon ... May 15 ... and pilots … [Read more...]

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Tropical Depression Scenery

October 10, 2009 by 1 Comment
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Hi, A little over a week ago the effects of a strong tropical depression heading for the coast of China manifested in my area as unusually large waves. Well, just up the beach from me about a quarter of a mile is the designated surfing area in La Union. For some reason there are not many surfing areas in the entire Philippines. Perhaps a surfer would know what characteristics create a surf suitable for riding and just several hundred feet away there are no rides available. This is a lovely … [Read more...]

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Life In The Philippines Isn't All Storms

October 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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Here’s a picture my dear wife , the Unofficial Cook snapped a month or so ago when we were at Clark for lunch.  The exact same picture could have been snapped about 60 years ago because I would “escape” to the airport (at that time, N07, Lincoln Park) every chance I had to escape.  Watching airplanes on a sunny morning is something good for the soul. Of course later on I did more than watch.  One thing that amazes me about how much things have changed over the years is … [Read more...]

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More Market Posts

September 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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We've changed server locations and had a few other unavoidable delays.  But things should work better from now on.  I'm going to post some more of the excellent market photos that Thomas Glenn was so kind to provide:                               … [Read more...]

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