Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Role Model Barbara Gallagher by Guest Writer Richard Botton

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Role Model Barbara Gallagher by Guest Writer Richard Botton

I just want to express my feelings about the fact that our beloved Barbara Gallagher has left Heritage for a place in Berkeley more suited to her particular needs. Most of you are probably aware, she will reach 103 years old this May. She was the most unusual person I have ever known. She is also the oldest resident here at THD.

Barbara and Daughter Sandy enjoying Happy Hour Moments ( also photo below)

As a clergyman of another faith, I have visited her on occasions ( both sad and joyful ) and she welcomed my prayer chants on her behalf. She was a truly religious human, and felt that her prayers were heard by the Eternal.. and they certainly were. She made it to church every Sunday , following her friend Buzz. When he passed on, she used her mobile electric “ “scooter” to get to church alone.

At her age, it was amazing to see her exercising at our strength and balance classes-never shirking one of the movements. She was fortunate to have a loving, attentive daughter, Sandy, and a wonderful grand daughter Cassie, who in love, tended to all her material and emotional needs.

Rumor has it that she carried on the financial end of the family hardware business. What I feel now, and others will agree, is that she was a model for all of us. I will miss her presence very much !!!!

Personal Note: I have had several meal times conversations with her. At her age, she is alert and she is also my role model for a person who is aging gracefully💗💗. I also admired her tenacity and patience during our Strength and Balance Exercises with Austin.

I have also several conversation with her grand daughter Cassie- also a model for the younger generations. When I see Barbara in her electric scooter it reminded me of some of my favorite quotes on aging. 💚💚

Barbara Gallagher 100th Birthday Party Here at Newton's Restaurant- Before My Time

Good Luck to your MOVE!! I will miss you here also at THD specially your speeding activity in the Garage Freeway from Newton's to the Liberty Building with your Electric Scooter. Je vous/te souhaite bonne chance ! and Buena suerte en tu mudanza. Good Luck in your move!

💗💗https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2019/05/ten-encouraging-thoughts-in-aging.html

💚💚https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2021/11/some-of-my-favorite-and-positive-quotes.html

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree