Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: THD Halloween Party and Evening Night Cap

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, November 1, 2024

THD Halloween Party and Evening Night Cap

This was my second Halloween Costume Party here at THD. Both residents and employees were encourage to wear a costume that day. The music was by Alex, both dancing and listening. The highlight of the event for me- I danced with the big boss-B. S.

Yesterday morning on my way to breakfast, there was nun in the Fairmount Building Hallway. I know then it was Halloween. I took her photo as follows:

My Next door neighbor has this posted sign on her door also!

One of the employees that I have bonded here at THD wore a witch costume complete with a Hat.

She told me if she took of her hat, she is a Bitch. Maybe or Maybe Not. I wore my Harris-Walz T-shirt and Button for the occasion. Here are some photos I took during the party, yesterday!

Joseph Woo

Mary Ann Dewald

Anne Stackhouse

Cydney Carbah and Linda Botton

Green Corbett

Richard Botton. and Len Swartz

Susie Bramson and Eileen Breimeister

Karen is Back!!!

Alex our Musician-The Russian Pirate

Maricela or Maddy- Employee Winner

Soraya Cross

Minoo Farver

Lastly, I attended my first Night Cap last night. It was Fun and got to have great conversation with Fellow Residents and host Kellie Schuyler. Here are some photos I took. I had Kahlua for my night cap.

My Kahlua Liquor - Excellent as Usual!

Lastly, Be Kind to One Another!

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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