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Protest

On July 28, the President gave a State of the Nation Address before the Congress. Needless to say there was a protest.

Posted bygrantJuly 29, 2008August 1, 2020Posted in5D, TravelsLeave a comment on Protest

Wine Depot

Tonight we met some of Sandy’s former coworkers at the Wine Depot. It’s a small wine shop with an even smaller restaurant in the back. Dinner was excellent! I had bacon wrapped lamb chop.

Posted bygrantJuly 28, 2008August 1, 2020Posted in5D, Food, Friends, Travels1 Comment on Wine Depot

Makati Shangri-la

I was so impressed with the Shangri-la, I asked to stay there on our next visit to the Philippines.

Posted bygrantJuly 28, 2008February 6, 2021Posted in5D, Travels, VacationLeave a comment on Makati Shangri-la

The Golden One

Last night’s party was the culmination of months of work. The 50th Wedding Anniversary/Daddy Birthday Party was a smash. I have to admit it was thrilling to be in the company of Her Excellency, President Gloria Arroyo. My sincere apologies to my family for chickening out on the dance number. Based on my performance during …

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Posted bygrantJuly 28, 2008August 1, 2020Posted in5D, Birthdays, Family, Food, Travels7 Comments on The Golden One

Just for the Family

Tonight In a private ceremony Daddy & Mommy renewed their vows. After the ceremony we fought Manila traffic and went to Podium at the Ortigas Center for a great Chinese dinner. Later Daddy took Tante and myself for desert and coffee at UCC. Daddy claims they make the best coffee in the world! BTW they …

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Posted bygrantJuly 26, 2008August 1, 2020Posted in5D, Family, Food, Photography, Travels1 Comment on Just for the Family

San Diego to Manila

Today Sid, Rhea, Maxie & Bengie arrived from San Diego, this made Ysa very happy. Nothing special about today just goofing around family style.

Posted bygrantJuly 25, 2008August 1, 2020Posted inFamily, G7, Travels1 Comment on San Diego to Manila

Another reunion

I almost forgot to mention last night Sandy had another reunion with a different batch of classmates.

Posted bygrantJuly 24, 2008August 1, 2020Posted inFriends, SD800, TravelsLeave a comment on Another reunion

Suits me just fine

Yesterday we went and picked up my new clothes. As I mentioned earlier the Philippine suits just fit us smaller guys better. Sandy wants to go on a date now, Woo Hoo!

Posted bygrantJuly 24, 2008August 1, 2020Posted inSD800, Travels2 Comments on Suits me just fine

We got Malled

Today after a big breakfast we went to the Greenhills Mall. The flea market atmosphere was something to behold. Rows upon rows of vendors selling just about any and everything. Now the important stuff. We had a wonderful lunch at Gerry’s Grill. I’m told there is one in Fremont. I definitely want to visit that …

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Posted bygrantJuly 24, 2008August 1, 2020Posted inFamily, Food, G7, Holidays, SD800, Travels2 Comments on We got Malled

A Vortex of P… Energy

While I don’t get too vulgar, whenever Sandy gets together with a group of friends there is this phenomenon of Filipina Energy that starts the instant they see one another and turns into a loud, screaming, jumping, emotion being I like to call it a Vortex of P… Energy and when it peaks, its a …

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Posted bygrantJuly 23, 2008August 1, 2020Posted in5D, Friends, TravelsLeave a comment on A Vortex of P… Energy

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