Only in the philippines

[davidlhyde63366]

Gary really got it right

I dont know whos having more fun with this thread! Ken or Gary or us readers!

I think Gary did a great job of capturing the spirit of Ken's pictures , because when Ken shows up the kids know it is Christmas time. His gifts to the kids there really bring a bright spot to their lives. You can see from their faces how much joy even a cheep toy from a yard sale can be.

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Ken and his elves

Hey, look, it's Ken and his elves, David and Mud
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Wonder if Ken is going to show that one to his wife , he might want to print out a copy for her, or to hang in their house over there.

 

[Mud-puppy]

Hey Mud, some of these edited pics might give you some detecting outfit ideas to go with your clown outfit, no one should bother you if you go detecting dressed up in the outfit in the most recent edited pic above

I dont know? Horizontal RedNWhites? Suspenders? Jodphurs? Do I want to look like the Olde Woodwright guy on Public TV?? Like some sort of catastrophic Betsy Ross flag attempt that fell into a dumpster at the Goodwill??

Narrow Vertical stripes are more 'slimming' Ive been told... Checkitty muted earthtone baggy shirt patterns over top of paisley prints highlight my manly jawline, and detract the viewer from my lack of height and posterior fatness...Like what all the kids are wearing...Ice Cube on "Friday" is a good example, thats the look I am going for! ...This is what my last haberdasher has told me anyway...In the suit dept at JCPenney about 30yrs ago...nice guy...sold me a full wardrobe right down to the Argyle socks! ...Back to the drawing board for you!

I would never be caught wearing horizontals! Suspenders yes, Jodphurs, possibly..but for sure not a horizontal wide striped 'Wheres Waldo!'

 

[GKL]

I dont know? Horizontal RedNWhites? Suspenders? Jodphurs? Do I want to look like the Olde Woodwright guy on Public TV?? Like some sort of catastrophic Betsy Ross flag attempt that fell into a dumpster at the Goodwill??

Narrow Vertical stripes are more 'slimming' Ive been told... Checkitty muted earthtone baggy shirt patterns over top of paisley prints highlight my manly jawline, and detract the viewer from my lack of height and posterior fatness...Like what all the kids are wearing...Ice Cube on "Friday" is a good example, thats the look I am going for! ...This is what my last haberdasher has told me anyway...In the suit dept at JCPenney about 30yrs ago...nice guy...sold me a full wardrobe right down to the Argyle socks! ...Back to the drawing board for you!

I would never be caught wearing horizontals! Suspenders yes, Jodphurs, possibly..but for sure not a horizontal wide striped 'Wheres Waldo!'

I was thinking it was like the "Where's Waldo ?" look too

Okay, back to the drawing board it is !

......and be warned, with every new picture you post it opens up new creative possibilities for future photo edits

......stay tuned, or should I say "looney tuned"

 

[davidlhyde63366]

fish in picture

I dont know? Horizontal RedNWhites? Suspenders? Jodphurs? Do I want to look like the Olde Woodwright guy on Public TV?? Like some sort of catastrophic Betsy Ross flag attempt that fell into a dumpster at the Goodwill??

Narrow Vertical stripes are more 'slimming' Ive been told... Checkitty muted earthtone baggy shirt patterns over top of paisley prints highlight my manly jawline, and detract the viewer from my lack of height and posterior fatness...Like what all the kids are wearing...Ice Cube on "Friday" is a good example, thats the look I am going for! ...This is what my last haberdasher has told me anyway...In the suit dept at JCPenney about 30yrs ago...nice guy...sold me a full wardrobe right down to the Argyle socks! ...Back to the drawing board for you!

I would never be caught wearing horizontals! Suspenders yes, Jodphurs, possibly..but for sure not a horizontal wide striped 'Wheres Waldo!'

Nice fish , you could feed a whole family in the Philippines with that and a pot of rice .

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Bault eggs

A treat that is common in the Philippines, that you might find of interest .
Mallard ducks are used extensively in the production of balut .
Balut (spelled standardized as balot) is a developing bird embryo (usually a duck) that is boiled and eaten from the shell. It originated from and is commonly sold as street food in the Philippines. Often served with beer, balut is popular in Southeast Asian countries.
The Tagalog and Malay word balot means "wrapped". The length of incubation before the egg is cooked is a matter of local preference, but generally ranges between 14 and 21 days.
The eating of balut is controversial due to religious, animal welfare, and human health concerns.
Description,Veins in a freshly boiled, peeled Balut egg
A balut is a fertilised bird egg (usually a duck) which is incubated for a period of 14 to 21 days depending on the local culture and then boiled or steamed. The contents are eaten directly from the shell. Balut that are incubated for longer periods have well-developed embryo and the features of the duckling are recognizable. The partially-developed embryo bones are soft enough to chew and swallow as a whole.
Balut is a common street food in the Philippines and other localities, and is also sold in stores and malls. It is a relatively cheap source of protein and calcium.[3] Balut was introduced to the Philippines by the Chinese around 1885 and since then, balut has been included as a traditional part of the culture.[4] Wherever Filipinos migrated for work, a large market for balut would develop.
Traditionally, the fertilized eggs are incubated in the sun or buried in sand, and stored in baskets to retain warmth. Some pictures for those who want to see it. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=balut&qpvt=balute&FORM=IGRE

 

[GKL]

A treat that is common in the Philippines, that you might find of interest .
Mallard ducks are used extensively in the production of balut .
Balut (spelled standardized as balot) is a developing bird embryo (usually a duck) that is boiled and eaten from the shell. It originated from and is commonly sold as street food in the Philippines. Often served with beer, balut is popular in Southeast Asian countries.
The Tagalog and Malay word balot means "wrapped". The length of incubation before the egg is cooked is a matter of local preference, but generally ranges between 14 and 21 days.
The eating of balut is controversial due to religious, animal welfare, and human health concerns.
Description,Veins in a freshly boiled, peeled Balut egg
A balut is a fertilised bird egg (usually a duck) which is incubated for a period of 14 to 21 days depending on the local culture and then boiled or steamed. The contents are eaten directly from the shell. Balut that are incubated for longer periods have well-developed embryo and the features of the duckling are recognizable. The partially-developed embryo bones are soft enough to chew and swallow as a whole.
Balut is a common street food in the Philippines and other localities, and is also sold in stores and malls. It is a relatively cheap source of protein and calcium.[3] Balut was introduced to the Philippines by the Chinese around 1885 and since then, balut has been included as a traditional part of the culture.[4] Wherever Filipinos migrated for work, a large market for balut would develop.
Traditionally, the fertilized eggs are incubated in the sun or buried in sand, and stored in baskets to retain warmth. Some pictures for those who want to see it. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=balut&qpvt=balute&FORM=IGRE

Maybe in the Philippines they'll come out with an "Egg McBalut" (no thanks )

 

[GKL]

You should see the can that got away

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Balut mc sandwich

Maybe in the Philippines they'll come out with an "Egg McBalut" (no thanks )
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Need a cold beer to wash that thing down , at least that is the custom over there. Don't know if any one looked at the pictures of Balut but pretty nasty looking. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=balut&qpvt=balute&FORM=IGRE

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Mud catches some one elses lunch

You should see the can that got away
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Looks like the creature from the Black lagoon wants his lunch back.

 

[Mud-puppy]

Looks like the creature from the Black lagoon wants his lunch back.

Hey! It takes a whole lot more skill to reel in a can of 6oz wild caught Starkist Tuna than a #10 can of green beans from the Church food pantry! A guy has to have everything just right, drag set, lines out, proper speed, good gaffman and netboy on deck!....Hard to explain..Its like a well rehearsed symphony, high end skills, akin to a group of fiddler players knocking down a Celloist in the parking lot for beer money and drive off in His Corolla?!

Any old body can reel in a #10 can of green beans or yams! Try locking onto a whole case of Sams Club 6oz White Albacore! On light tackle? Digger please!

Yeah, I dont like to brag, but I once successfully battled in a full case of sardines once! Sabiki Rig of course....Was on the reel nearly 4hrs! Right at the boat! Then the Saltine crackers showed up! A school of BudLites got into the prop!...When it comes to fishing, You do not know what the hell you are talking about!

Green Beans are easy!..just hide in the garden and make a noise like a carrot!... Yams take a bit more consideration...You gotta catch them on the migration and give them a good sidewalk stomping!...Nearly got run over by a herd of Brussel Spouts once, back in the early 70's..Luckily the neighbor kid had a mini bike, I hired him as a mercenary, cost me my Al Kaline and Mickey Lolich cards...but a couple of passes through the rows at full throttle, and they scattered! Looked Like an A-10 warthog went though there! Thats what I told my Mom....Yeah...thats why I took up fishing...Somebody had to feed the Family right?

Also, I once shot and killed a great big full grown zuchinni with a handgun!!...damn thing came charging right at me out of the pumpkin patch! Self defense!

 

[davidlhyde63366]

fishing for canned tuna

Hey! It takes a whole lot more skill to reel in a can of 6oz wild caught Starkist Tuna than a #10 can of green beans from the Church food pantry! A guy has to have everything just right, drag set, lines out, proper speed, good gaffman and netboy on deck!....Hard to explain..Its like a well rehearsed symphony, high end skills, akin to a group of fiddler players knocking down a Celloist in the parking lot for beer money and drive off in His Corolla?!

Any old body can reel in a #10 can of green beans or yams! Try locking onto a whole case of Sams Club 6oz White Albacore! On light tackle? Digger please!

Yeah, I dont like to brag, but I once successfully battled in a full case of sardines once! Sabiki Rig of course....Was on the reel nearly 4hrs! Right at the boat! Then the Saltine crackers showed up! A school of BudLites got into the prop!...When it comes to fishing, You do not know what the hell you are talking about!

Green Beans are easy!..just hide in the garden and make a noise like a carrot!... Yams take a bit more consideration...You gotta catch them on the migration and give them a good sidewalk stomping!...Nearly got run over by a herd of Brussel Spouts once, back in the early 70's..Luckily the neighbor kid had a mini bike, I hired him as a mercenary, cost me my Al Kaline and Mickey Lolich cards...but a couple of passes through the rows at full throttle, and they scattered! Looked Like an A-10 warthog went though there! Thats what I told my Mom....Yeah...thats why I took up fishing...Somebody had to feed the Family right?

Also, I once shot and killed a great big full grown zuchinni with a handgun!!...damn thing came charging right at me out of the pumpkin patch! Self defense!

Thought you might have been fishing with one of giant Harbor Freight magnets .

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Philippine's bolo knives

Found a good short video showing how the Philippines Bolo Knives are made these are very use full every day tools over there. I always keep a couple around the house for yard work. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...092ECADBAD3DD14316E5092ECADBAD3DD14&FORM=VIRE

 

[dirtykneese]

HI Gary,

David said your wife is having surgery.
We hope she will be OK, She has our prayers.

KEN

 

[GKL]

HI Gary,

David said your wife is having surgery.
We hope she will be OK, She has our prayers.

KEN

Thanks Ken, it is very much appreciated !

The surgery went very well, they had to remove a larger chunk then they originally thought. They let my wife come home yesterday after a one night stay over in the hospital, it will take about 1 to 2 weeks for her to heal up and be able to return to a normal routine. It was surgery to remove an anal fistula which had become infected and abscessed and was extremely painful.

I have to repack the surgical area at least twice a day during the healing process. (I originally thought at least once a day)

Sorry it took a while to reply, even after bringing my wife back home yesterday I have been busy catching up on chores as well as taking care of her.

I'll see about trying to get an occasional post in for now, (maybe even another funny edited photo before long ) but if you don't get a reply right away please understand.

Thanks again to Ken and everyone else for all the prayers and concern !

Gary

 

[davidlhyde63366]

Gary

Thanks Ken, it is very much appreciated !

The surgery went very well, they had to remove a larger chunk then they originally thought. They let my wife come home yesterday after a one night stay over in the hospital, it will take about 1 to 2 weeks for her to heal up and be able to return to a normal routine. It was surgery to remove an anal fistula which had become infected and abscessed and was extremely painful.

I have to repack the surgical area at least twice a day during the healing process. (I originally thought at least once a day)

Sorry it took a while to reply, even after bringing my wife back home yesterday I have been busy catching up on chores as well as taking care of her.

I'll see about trying to get an occasional post in for now, (maybe even another funny edited photo before long ) but if you don't get a reply right away please understand.

Thanks again to Ken and everyone else for all the prayers and concern !

Gary

So now we can add Nurse maid to your daily duties. Glad your wife is ok and at home recovering. Sure beats staying in the hospital to recover.

 

[GKL]

So now we can add Nurse maid to your daily duties. Glad your wife is ok and at home recovering. Sure beats staying in the hospital to recover.

Thanks David, and yes, I now am my wife's "at home nurse" till she heals

I use one of those headlamps so I have bright light shining in the wound area when I have to repack the dressing a couple times a day. They showed me at the hospital how to do it, I even videotaped it on my phone as a reminder as there are specific guidelines on how to do it I wanted to be sure I remembered.

I'm pretty much getting caught up on the housework that got behind, did about 5 loads of wash within the past couple days, fixing all the meals, watching her elderly mom, doing the dishes, and other various odds and ends that need done. Trying to take the dog for a little longer walks than I'd been able to the past few days. Not complaining though, it's all a labor of love, and I've had times in the past when I was recuperating from stuff and my wife had to do it all for a while.

I'll try to get another funny photo edit on the thread when I can, if not today then maybe within a day or two.

 

[davidlhyde63366]

internet time

Thanks David, and yes, I now am my wife's "at home nurse" till she heals

I use one of those headlamps so I have bright light shining in the wound area when I have to repack the dressing a couple times a day. They showed me at the hospital how to do it, I even videotaped it on my phone as a reminder as there are specific guidelines on how to do it I wanted to be sure I remembered.

I'm pretty much getting caught up on the housework that got behind, did about 5 loads of wash within the past couple days, fixing all the meals, watching her elderly mom, doing the dishes, and other various odds and ends that need done. Trying to take the dog for a little longer walks than I'd been able to the past few days. Not complaining though, it's all a labor of love, and I've had times in the past when I was recuperating from stuff and my wife had to do it all for a while.

I'll try to get another funny photo edit on the thread when I can, if not today then maybe within a day or two.

Haven't had a lot of spare time my self the last few days , we have several project we are juggling at the same time. We are going down to Arkansas to see the new granddaughter next weekend, about a 7 hour trip and the wife has been buying all kinds of baby stuff for the trip . We have all so been getting a couple of more boxes ready to ship to the Philippines , my wife is going this summer and we ship the boxes ahead. That will be 5 boxes so far that will be waiting for my wife to distribute. We went to get our taxes done and out of the way. So it has been a busy weekend and just playing catch up today, also got my paperwork to renew my passport.

 

[GKL]

Haven't had a lot of spare time my self the last few days , we have several project we are juggling at the same time. We are going down to Arkansas to see the new granddaughter next weekend, about a 7 hour trip and the wife has been buying all kinds of baby stuff for the trip . We have all so been getting a couple of more boxes ready to ship to the Philippines , my wife is going this summer and we ship the boxes ahead. That will be 5 boxes so far that will be waiting for my wife to distribute. We went to get our taxes done and out of the way. So it has been a busy weekend and just playing catch up today, also got my paperwork to renew my passport.

I see you can definitely relate to being in the busy mode

Hope you have a safe and fun trip to see the new granddaughter !

 

[GKL]

Okay, nothing elaborate, but a few quickly made funny photo edits for now, they are self explanatory