Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: My Challenge of the Week-Fall Canvas Painting-Completed

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, September 29, 2024

My Challenge of the Week-Fall Canvas Painting-Completed

The above brochure has tempted me to challenge myself this week. This activity was hosted by our capable and helpful Activity Director Kellie Schuyler. This was my first canvas painting experience, and I am happy I participated. If you follow my blogs, you probably know that painting is not my talent at all. I can dance, sing and write, but painting I leave that to my relatives.

https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-granddaughter-has-katague-genes-for.html

There are a few members of the Katague/Catague Clan both here in the US and Philippines that have the Genes for Painting and Music. These are the two websites where some of their work are discussed in detail.

http://www.grievingthruglee.com/

https://philippinecenterny.com/artists/philippine-center-fernando-catague/

I did my first water color painting and rock painting several weeks ago. Needless to say and as expected my work of art was very juvenile and not even worth mentioning, but they were my creations and indeed very proud of them. At least give me an "A" for attitude. Here's my creation yesterday afternoon.

I took photos of the work of my co-residents and with their permission I am posting it in this blog.

Lastly here are some photos from the web of Fall Colors that I really like,

Picture #1

Picture #2

Picture #3

Thank You Kellie for your painting tips and organizing this fun activity. Kudos to our THD Activity Personnels.

Note to THD Management: Any update on the expected arrival of the Sound Panels for Newton's ? A few of my co-residents are asking me for updates!

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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