Happy Father's Day!

Thanks Timmers.

She works (along with her sister) as a live-in carer for a wealthy old lady in Merville Subd. The girls have been with her for many years, and she treats them like daughters, so a pleasant and happy household. It's also nice to be able to use the local 'rich folk' facilities, such as the country club with swimming pool, etc.

Nice pictures Graham, wish it was mine

Are you all going to end up back together in the UK?

I think what happens in the future will probably depend upon my health remaining good... so just going with the flow at the moment. I would rather be there than here, certainly for the next few years.

I can understand that, health for me is the key to spending long periods of time in the Philippines, at the end of the day none of us can guarantee that we will remain fit and healthy throughout our lives.

The sort of house my wifes mother lives and works in, in Ayala Alabang.

Having a pretty young woman to chase around does help . lol
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As the old saying goes "you chase them until they catch you"

I must admit, Graham is older than me.

My first child was born in 1982. Age difference between my two daughters is 30 years.

I didn't get married until I was 40. Gimme a chance. lol

A 63 y.o.sharpshooter. Impressive

I am third now.............

Nice, walang kupas! (Not going slow and fading). Still going strong at 63! I hope I'll be like you when I'm right at that age.

I was from Paranaque too, Tito Graham (mind if I call you that?) Hahahaha...

I know it from the back of head, inside and out.

Also know some relatives from Pangasinan. They're from Paniqui (now officialy part of Tarlac, but still considered by some as part of Pangasinan).

Seems like a nice girl. And nice name too, 'Mercedes.'

You can thank the Skyway project for that. Ever since that was finished, Real Estate/Property Development sprung up from left and right, and built properties and establishments.

Back in the 90s, most of Paranaque and the collective 'The South' (Alabang, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, etc.) were just grass. Now, most of it is an upscale area, and very urban. It will beat Makati as the premier CBD in the country, I'll say 5 to 10 years from now, since Makati is running out of space.

British chaps in NCR, if you have the money and want security for your family, buy a property there.

Alabang is an upscale, residential area. The only places of entertainment there are Alabang Town Center, and the establishments near the Alabang CBD.

If you want nightlife in the South, try Paranaque or the ones in Las Pinas.

Have you been to Paranaque Seaside Market? It's a night-market, where you can buy fresh seafoods, veggies, meat. When you're all done buying, there are several restaurants there who'll cook the foods you've purchased. Whilst waiting, you can enjoy a round of beer and videoke. Best to come around November to January, the place is packed around those months.

The closer you are to Manila, the less green/grass you will see. Hence, Las Pinas.

Glasgow seems to be a very nice place! All these things that I'm hearing about makes me want to go there. And it seems not a bad place for a young upstart like me dreaming of better opportunities. It's definitely in my list. I'm heading to the UK in a month or two.

Indeed, Jim, I was almost 62 when Hugh was born and 63.5 when Mark emerged. The older boy now goes to school every day whilst his brother finds new ways to entertain us with his antics.