Some more pics, with a brief commentary, from my recent trip.

[stevie c]

Thanks for posting graham what a great read
It certainly shows you had a fantastic time

[grahamw48]

Thanks Stevie ....not finished yet.

[grahamw48]

Just in case anyone missed my 'performance' at the Subic karaoke...

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[stevewool]

Graham is that a space ship flying around in the video

[grahamw48]

I dunno mate. I think it's a light fitting. Most of the staff in there are baklas though, which is quite 'interesting' lol. I had a great time. Just a pity my 'Jumpin' Jack Flash', complete with authentic Jagger moves wasn't recorded.

[grahamw48]

Will continue the story of our adventures... after lunch.

[stevewool]

Just a pity my 'Jumpin' Jack Flash', complete with authentic Jagger moves wasn't recorded.

WOW there is a god

[Michael Parnham]

Just in case anyone missed my 'performance' at the Subic karaoke...

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Good to see you're a Stones fan Graham!

[grahamw48]

..and I always thought you were a man of taste Steve !

[grahamw48]

My favourite band Michael. First record I bought was 'All Over Now'.

[highlander01]

Impressive singing performance & did well to reach those high notes......

[grahamw48]

Wow...you're a friend for life .

It was the tight underpants that did it.

Actually, I am singing a bit 'flat', because I just couldn't quite get there. I'm really a bass baritone voice, so you can imagine the strain. lol

[marksroomspain]

She's a beautiful lady Graham...

[grahamw48]

...To continue:

After having spent a most pleasant time in Pangasinan it was time to shoot over to Angeles City, where I'd arranged to see a friend do his live Rock and Roll act at his club.

Back onto the Victory Liner for the ride back to Dau, and then a quick trike ride to the Clarkton Hotel in Angeles, where I'd already booked a room
by phone.

Angeles is a place I know really well, as I've been living in and visiting the place since 1990.
With an expat population nudging 30,000 and of course the huge 'entertainment' district, it's hardly a sleepy little place.

However, even for someone who is not there to patronise the girlie bars, there is plenty to do and see.

I hadn't styed at the Clarkton before, but it is long-established, German-run, and has an excellent reputation. We were not disappointed...especially at the price of p1600 a night. Positively luxurious, and with its own swimming pool and attached nightclub.

Naturally, Merly first took pictures of the bed.

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First...best view of Gra:
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Here's the Clarkton pics...

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Blimey, is that all ?

Anyway, we ate mainly at a lovely restaurant called Edelweiss. I have known the Austrian owner for many years. Delicious food ! (and cheap).
Perusing the breakfast menu, on the patio out front....
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[stevewool]

good pictures again graham, the pictures of the bed thing, is it the bed or mattress thats interesting

[stevewool]

seems like since your son has moved out, you have the freedom to come and go as you please

[grahamw48]

She's a beautiful lady Graham...

Thanks Mark. I keep telling her that, but she keeps calling herself 'ugly'.

[grahamw48]

good pictures again graham, the pictures of the bed thing, is it the bed or mattress thats interesting

Your guess is as good as mine mate. lol

My boy was round a couple of hours ago. Great to see him. I really miss him being around.

[grahamw48]

Here's my favourite brekkies at Edelweiss...followed by Merly's.
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Those aren't small plates either, and the meal included coffee..less than p200 each, if I remember rightly.

[grahamw48]

Phew...seeing that grub has made me hungry and realise that I haven't had my tea yet !

Back soon with more...

[stevewool]

fried potatoes and onions yum yum yum

[grahamw48]

Yep...yummy !

Their Schnitzel is also delicious.

Well, stoked up with food now, so to continue...

Of course my main purpose of visiting AC was to look in on my friend's show.
Before that I took a leisurely stroll down the main bar area of the town with Merly.
Now this place can best be described as a 'human funfair' of discos, girlie bars (over 100), restaurants and all-night shops.

There are plenty of pictures and videos on the internet, so I didn't bother to add to them.

Merly's face was an absolute picture.

She's had a sheltered life...say no more.

So, on to the show.

I was welcomed by 'Rockin Dave'...a lovely guy. We were shown around, bought drinks and given a tour of all his many mementos covering the walls...past gigs , Dave's career of touring the world, and other rock and roll musicians.

Here's a picture of the two of us:

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...and here's a snippet of his show. A really talented pianist and singer, playing the hydraulically-mounted piano with his hands, feet, elbows and anything else that came to hand.
Just terrific.

(click on it)
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[Michael Parnham]

My favourite band Michael. First record I bought was 'All Over Now'.

And they are still the greatest Graham, well apart from you, of course!

[grahamw48]

Hahaha. Thanks. You're as daft as me Michael.

[Michael Parnham]

Hahaha. Thanks .You're as daft as me Michael.

I'm dafter than you Graham

[RickyR]

Super photos Graham, looks like you had an amazing time.

[grahamw48]

Thanks Ricky...yes, a really great 3 weeks with my lady.

[captaincay]

Great write up graham, it is similar to a telenovela the more it is cut the more you'll ask for more

[grahamw48]

Thanks ...and for reminding me that I haven't actually finished it yet !

[stevie c]

...To continue:

After having spent a most pleasant time in Pangasinan it was time to shoot over to Angeles City, where I'd arranged to see a friend do his live Rock and Roll act at his club.

Back onto the Victory Liner for the ride back to Dau, and then a quick trike ride to the Clarkton Hotel in Angeles, where I'd already booked a room
by phone.

Angeles is a place I know really well, as I've been living in and visiting the place since 1990.
With an expat population nudging 30,000 and of course the huge 'entertainment' district, it's hardly a sleepy little place.

However, even for someone who is not there to patronise the girlie bars, there is plenty to do and see.

I hadn't styed at the Clarkton before, but it is long-established, German-run, and has an excellent reputation. We were not disappointed...especially at the price of p1600 a night. Positively luxurious, and with its own swimming pool and attached nightclub.

Naturally, Merly first took pictures of the bed.

.
First...best view of Gra:
.


Here's the Clarkton pics...

.

.
Blimey, is that all ?

Anyway, we ate mainly at a lovely restaurant called Edelweiss. I have known the Austrian owner for many years. Delicious food ! (and cheap).
Perusing the breakfast menu, on the patio out front....
.

Hi Graham the rock n roll friend wouldn't be rocking daves would where he plays the piano with his feet would it it's located in friendship