I was invited to go along with my friends again this year to Manila and Dumaguete, but I couldn't as I had things happening that made it impossible. That does not mean I didn't want to, because I really wished that I could. They are back from the Philippines now, and I will call and talk with my friend in a few days after he gets over his jet lag! I have not given up; I will go back to the Philippines, maybe on my own. I will search for a cheap flight, and have my own adventure. I have a nephew married to a filipina in Dagupan, actually Bonuan Binloc, and I may go hang out with him and his family there for a while. Who knows, but I am dreaming. One of our daughters says that it costs nothing to dream, but it might cost me as I like to make my dreams come true sometimes. I am not interested in diving, snorkleing, or water surfing, but I would love to see some of the intersting sights, like the old churches. I love the filipino people, and I have fun with them. I enjoy their outlook on life and their happy go lucky attitude; always smiling, always laughing!