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

Friday, September 13, 2024

The Amendments to the US Constitution -Trivia Party

Number 27: Limit Congressional Pay Raises, 1992

The other day, a fellow resident asked me if I know of one the most important amendment in the US Constitution. I told her, I do not know since I am not a walking Encyclopedia and told her to look it up herself.

She smiled at me, telling me, she was just joking and was just testing me of my Trivia Knowledge💚. Her joke aroused my curiosity and here's what I found. The degree of importance depends on the person priorities and interest in life.

Here are the top 10 for your reference and the rest of the 17 are listed in this website :

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments

An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if two-thirds of the States request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification. For Details visit: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments

Is there a plan to add Amendment # 28?

Governor Newsom Proposes Historic 28th

Amendment to the United States Constitution

to End America’s Gun Violence Crisis

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/06/08/28th-amendment/

Personal Notes-THD Activity : It has been suggested that Chair Volleyball be scheduled once a week instead of every other week. There were 18 players in last Tueday's game and everyone had a grand time. I also suggest to move Corn Hole and Ladder Ball to Thursday at 11AM. If you play chair Volley ball and you like this suggestion please let Activity know of your wishes.

💚Meanwhile, I am inviting you all to attend an afternoon of trivia this Saturday, September 14 at 3PM at our Activity Lounge. Sign in the Lobby!

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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.