Once a supplement to our, sadly neglected, website but now more of a personal peep through my window at the world, but still mostly drivel
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Aug 27th, 2010
Yes, it has been a long wait but at long last we are getting ready to fly, we will not miss the melting heat bcause it has been a bit excessive; although we are after all in the Middle East. And there is so much to look forward to, including pork again, and not from [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Aug 25th, 2010
While naturally our son is a great help to us, especially with the washing up, there are times when we regret not having a daughter. Who would, I am sure, reflect my looks. Or perhaps I mean, reflect Alice’s looks; which would be preferable. But the main reason for flying to the UK is to [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Aug 25th, 2010
Preparing to head for UK with the family I have concerns due to my aging prostrate. So I had a thought or two about the loo situation. Which is a worry. And of course, with my quick grasp of the obvious I realised the problems that were to arise. It is probably this mind of [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Aug 17th, 2010
At last things are improving, Alice and Alistair will be back in a couple of days and finally I will be able to stop doing my own shopping. Still I found that with care you can find the buns and the fillings for the sarnies in a single packet. The problem is that, having given [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Aug 3rd, 2010
Just when I was getting so excited about getting home again some little devil looked down the hellhole and spotted me. And came up with the brilliant idea of preventing me from visiting home this month. So that although my love is there I will not be joining her. I gather she is rather upset, [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 20th, 2010
I had not previously been aware that my preference for correct grammar and word usage made me a nerd. But never mind, I can live with it.
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 14th, 2010
My work is not the be all and end all of my life (Alice may well be though!) and even if it has its moments it is not stopping me from thoughts of my imminent leave. Of course this is at least partly because I am permitted to overindulge during the holiday and my brain [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 11th, 2010
I have heard so much about thinking outside the box but it was rather its opposite that led to my recent decision to yet again grow the old face fungus. It is partially a hope that just for once my 12 year old self is going to be correct. Unlikely since his past performance has [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 8th, 2010
It can be a shade boring for our son, missing his friends in UK, and with few people around with whom he can enjoy himself while we are in the Phils. Still I do rather feel that he missed the point when I suggested that going outside would be of benefit. I appreciate that the [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 8th, 2010
It is indicative of the pressures of working in an expat life that we all seem to view the world based on certain simple criteria. But, thank goodness, leave beckons, and soon I will be seeing the excitement as the family see me re-enter their lives. Personally I am looking forward to a rather more [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 5th, 2010
I think it was soon after my beloved pater recorded my early days that I first became interested in photography and photos. Certainly finding that it assured you of being surrounded by lovelies I had to take steps towards this as my favourite hobby. Of course the expense is considerable, leading to a certain inventiveness [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jul 5th, 2010
I am looking at tickets for the next flight home, always something that cheers me! I always know when the time nears as Alice gets her mind set on a new hairstyle, or at least a trim and a highlight or two. But I am glad that she does not go the whole hog and [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jun 28th, 2010
Sometimes I feel that I want to have a mutter but that I am a bit stuck, but when I lose track I find the roadsign and I’m off once more. Anyway if all else fails I drivel on about ducks, frogs or bananas with the occasional young lady of course; and why these are [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jun 28th, 2010
It has been running at 50° before lunch recently, which is a shade on the warm side in my opinion, which is making life a bit difficult. At home of course our maid can dress down a bit and thereby keep her cool but here in the Gulf rules are a bit stricter. While, in [...]
Posted in Cebu, Philippines, Philippines Family Cebu, family on Jun 28th, 2010
I have had virtually no spare time recently and thus my mumbles have lost out, I am sure this has disappointed many, not! (As I believed was youthful parlance a decade or so ago – I am always a shade behind the times.) And many have got out that special coffee cup, I am sure, [...]
