Finally in the Philippines !

[Doc Alan]

Hi everyone, after 32 years I have returned ! Not on the internet much while I'm here but just to say I'm having a great time, no jet lag!
Already "done" Roxas Boulevard, Manila Bay at sunset, Jeepney rides, "Divisoria" + other malls, election rallies + free t shirts (not to be worn here!), swimming in a public pool, and tomorrow night an Aegis Band Concert in Quezon City
After THE election (Philippines 10 May !) leaving Manila for Cebu and Bohol
I may be travelling alone ... but with trusted forum friends as contacts, so much to do, + beautiful scenery (friendly as well ) I'm not lonely!
Now for some health advice ...oops, sorry no time!
Ingats friends !

[alanmf1]

Good for you Doc...Im sure its a very different place since your last visit!
Look forward to hearing more tales..
Regards

[maria_and_matt]

glad to hear you are having fun doc, stay safe! hope to hear more stories of your adventure there

[sars_notd_virus]

Good to hear that doc!!! enjoy !!!

[KeithD]

Have you grabbed some single woman yet and married her yet? Come on Alan, you're a bit slow, you'd never make a scouser

[Doc Alan]

Have you grabbed some single woman yet and married her yet? Come on Alan, you're a bit slow, you'd never make a scouser

The wedding is on Tuesday 18 May, several forum members will be there to confirm my presence, and all will soon be revealed

[South-east boy]

Glad that you're having a good time there! It's still cold here @ 10C and raining today! Wish I was there! Have you met any forum members yet?

[malditako]

welcome back to the philippines nice to hear ur enjoying the country

[liane]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your stay in our country. Have fun and take care always...
Welcome to Philippines

[keithAngel]

Glad that you're having a good time there! It's still cold here @ 10C and raining today! Wish I was there! Have you met any forum members yet?

You mean in the flesh

[DavidArt]

enjoy doc! im sure you will enjoy and like aegis band my ghosh i miss them singing high notes! take care and god bless you always!

[Arthur Little]

Alan, my friend ... good of you to take time out to notify us of your movements over the few days since you "touched down on Philippine soil" for the first time since 1978. Clearly it has already been both an exciting and exhilarating experience - with lots more to follow - and I imagine you've noticed quite a number of changes!!!

I know you'll be looking forward immensely to Aegis Band's performance this evening - being one of the group's staunchest [British] fans. Next, you're off to Cebu and Bohol, eh? Does Mindanao (notably Davao) also feature in your plans?

Wisely, I see - in the event of Monday's elections approaching fever-pitch - you've decided to hold the T-shirts in reserve for wearing on Scarborough beach!!!

Looking forward eagerly to further updates.

Take Care & God Bless.

[Doc Alan]

I know you'll be looking forward immensely to Aegis Band's performance this evening - being one of the group's staunchest [British] fans. Next, you're off to Cebu and Bohol, eh? Does Mindanao (notably Davao) also feature in your plans?

The Aegis Band manager contacted me to say that concert was cancelled because of the election. But I sang one of their songs in karaoke at a fiesta before the election
As Keith Angel has informed you, I'm in Cebu now and Bohol tomorrow ; sadly won't make it to Mindanao (or many other places on my list) this time, as I'm in Luzon for the wedding on Tuesday.
I'm really sorry not to have much time for the internet while I'm here, and I appreciate all the messages.
However, I've taken many photos and kept a diary, which (hopefully) will make for interesting threads when I return to the UK.
I managed to witness the voting, have seen Dom's wedding photos, and met some interesting people - that's 3 threads for starters, then there's the Luzon wedding...and another chance next week to meet Aegis Band...but my time in the internet cafe is up

[pennybarry]

How come there's wedding in Luzon?
Who's that lady? Who's the groom and bride?

[pennybarry]

I wish you the best of stay kaibigan!

Enjoy!!!!

[Bab]

its good to know that you finally made it!!

your have to let us all know how you got on with your gf, i hope it goes well for you

oh btw if you have the time, why do i have a numb hand?

[aromulus]

oh btw if you have the time, why do i have a numb hand?

Over use....???

[mickcant]

Hello Doc Alan,
Good to hear you are enjoying your stay, am looking forward to hearing more about it espically Bohol, but all of it, enjoy.
Mick.

[keithAngel]

Had dinner with Doc tonight and we are off to salvador for some down and dirty cultual delights tomorrow in fact texts are flying even as i type My body guard skills will come in handy and im looking forward to the commision Dom

[sars_notd_virus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgvR3y5JCXg

[Sim11UK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgvR3y5JCXg

Alan Alan...Keith Keith

[keithAngel]

[justchecking]

Now you've got my attention - glad you're having a great time over there - and looking forward to finding out exactly 'who' is getting married.....

[keithAngel]

[Margarita]

Hi everyone, after 32 years I have returned ! Not on the internet much while I'm here but just to say I'm having a great time, no jet lag!
Already "done" Roxas Boulevard, Manila Bay at sunset, Jeepney rides, "Divisoria" + other malls, election rallies + free t shirts (not to be worn here!), swimming in a public pool, and tomorrow night an Aegis Band Concert in Quezon City
After THE election (Philippines 10 May !) leaving Manila for Cebu and Bohol
I may be travelling alone ... but with trusted forum friends as contacts, so much to do, + beautiful scenery (friendly as well ) I'm not lonely!
Now for some health advice ...oops, sorry no time!
Ingats friends !

Have fun there and im glad that you like it even though when i got there a month ago, it was extremely hot as it is summer anyway, but i like to be under the sun and so becoz of that i got sun burn when i stayed all day under the sun when i went to the beach with my family..........But i love summer....

[sars_notd_virus]

Hey Alan, Alan, Alan.....who's getting married?

(Have fun my friend)

[Doc Alan]

Hey Alan, Alan, Alan.....who's getting married?

(Have fun my friend)

I didn't like Keith Boss suggesting I was a slow mover, but to be honest even I was unprepared for the wedding until a few days ago
As for Keith Angel, nope ... nothing to do with him! His interest is genuinely in gynaecology, as is mine (one of us is professional...
I've had advice from Penny : "Look but don't touch" ...meaning ?
To continue the travelogue summary, if this is Friday it must be Bohol I've been offered 1 bottle of San Miguel by Fred ...life doesn't get better than this !
Still taking loads of photos but I will be selective and censor them before uploading
Can hardly believe I'm half way through the holiday already ...sayang ...

[sars_notd_virus]

I've had advice from Penny : "Look but don't touch" ...meaning ?

thats good advice from ate pen

memorable quote from Devils advocate(1997) 'Look but dont touch,Touch but don't taste,Taste but don't swallow''

and here's some more:
*Freedom!! is never having to say i'm sorry
*Guilt is like a bag of f****n' bricks. All ya gotta do is set it down.
*Vanity, definitely my favorite sin.
*Love, Sex, Laughter in moderation is very healthy

enjoy Friend

[keithAngel]

As for Keith Angel, nope ... nothing to do with him! His interest is genuinely in gynaecology, as is mine (one of us is professional...

Its true I refuse to use rubber gloves

[pennybarry]

Yes I admit I advised you to take my advice not to touch.

But you didn't tell me you're in a rush marriage!
Ikaw nga ba ikakasal?

As long as you're happy, no one hurts then go on friend!