Makati City, Philippines - Page 18

slang · 09-28-2007, 01:01 PM

Here are a few examples of Tagalog or Tag-lish.

slang · 09-28-2007, 01:08 PM

Taglish

slang · 09-28-2007, 01:22 PM

This is from Roxas Blvd. It's on the wall of the Rizal Park.

There's no English on it.

Undertoad · 09-28-2007, 01:52 PM

We can figure out a way to get that done. Send me the files, to my gmail address, and I'll take a look at them and how we can get them running here.

glatt · 09-28-2007, 04:07 PM

Slang, in case you didn't see it, there is a thread in your honor over in Home Base.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-28-2007, 05:06 PM

Here is a website about the Philippine's Jeepneys

slang · 09-28-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Here is a website about the Philippine's Jeepneys

That is a fantastic resource XOB!

From the link...

"So, if you want to ride from one end of Manila's polluted thoroughfares to the other, in a typically 'open-window' jeepney, where the cumulative ground ozone fights for turf with the freshly belched diesel exhaust fumes, your eyes smarting and tearing while one hand holds on to the ceiling bar as the other desperately clasps a handkerchief over the mouth and nostrils, and alas, despite that futile effort, exposing yourself to the unhealthy and noxious equivalence of smoking a few cigarettes . . . yeah. . . yeah. . . I would say that qualifies as a Philippine adventure, if that's what floats your tourist boat."

The jeepny is the best way that I can think of to learn the routes and roads here.

By watching out the back of a jeepny you can connect land marks to map details.

A very complete link on the jeepny XOB.

slang · 09-28-2007, 11:31 PM

And to the drivers....

There have been times that I've been critical of the drivers. Those times that they are driving in heavy traffic, sorting out coins for change, texting on the phone, holding a conversation with the front seat passenger, and eating all at the same time!

I would stare in amazement.

That's what they do day after day after day, on the exact same routes. They should be able to juggle basket balls on the roof while driving, texting, counting, talking, eating, and singing.

Seriously, they all do a great job. I've not seen as much as a fender bender yet through all the heavy traffic of people, pedicars, carts and pedestrians.

This happened sometime last week.

Me and my wife hopped on a jeepny that was at the terminal and empty.

Down the road 11 people get in from one stop. Once you get seated people start passing their money forward to the driver. The driver gets the money and makes change handing it backwards.

All this is going on while the traffic is starting and stopping, weaving into one lane and then into another.

When the 11 people started getting their money ready they put it all together making change from their own cash.

The driver asked ( in tagalog ) " how many people added? "

Someone said "10" but the driver was counting heads in the overhead mirror while he was driving and weaving and texting and talking and eating and sorting coins and said...

"Eleven!"

slang · 09-28-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Slang, in case you didn't see it, there is a thread in your honor over in Home Base.

Thanks for bringing that to my attention Glatt. Thanks to Griff also for your appreciation of my quest to bring mildly interesting foreign photos to the cellar.

It is surely nice to have people visit the thread and to make comments and ask questions. Every place has curious little things that are different than most other places. It's often been interesting to me to investigate these things.

My wife sometimes asks me about the cellar and why I post so much here. I tell her you either "get it" or you "don't get it" with the cellar.

monster · 10-06-2007, 07:10 PM

slang, I spent all afternoon reading this thread. Fantastic stuff, keep it coming, please.

slang · 10-07-2007, 09:19 AM

Thank you Monster.

I've got new material now that the snow slide is completed. Keep your head up and your powder dry.

The snow clowns are decieptful. Keep your desk full of mountain snow , it's a distractionary tool.

slang · 10-07-2007, 09:26 AM

It's the westFalls. That's where the breeze is coming from.

We are still waiting to see what you will find the weather to be on the night of the prom, the coldest weather of the last twenty five years.

slang · 10-08-2007, 05:22 AM

<Russian vodka> OK. Thank you for that slang. Very interesting and relevant commentary as ususal. </Russian vodka>

Now back to the topic.

We all knew that Pacquiao won the fight. As soon as the results were known we recieved a text message from California.

"He won."

Take a look here for addtional information on the Pac man and his last fight.

We watched the fight from West Rembo. Traffic was light but active as we rode to see the fight at about 11am.

The best time to avoid a long wait in line is when the Pac man is fighting on the local TV stations.

The crime rate is reportedly near zero during his fights also.

slang · 10-08-2007, 09:20 AM

The big fight.

It's truly a big deal to see the Pac man fight here. If you are a pinoy in world competition you have the attention of almost every national here.

I was honestly a bit disappointed that Pac man didn't knock Barrera clean out.

I get excited at the possibility to see a Mexican* get his ass kicked regardless of by whom or what nationality.

The reality for Barrera is that he's a great boxer, and Pacquio didn't take the fight lightly, that just having endured the entire 12 rounds is a great accomplishment.

* - I reserve the right to enjoy seeing Mexico or a Mexican get beat in a small way by losing a boxing match. As the number of ILLEGAL Mexicans coming into the US increases and the apparent inability or unwillingness of the US government to deal effectively with this INVASION, examples that I may see such as this will provide greater and greater satisfaction.

Cicero · 10-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Slang's out there living my dream. This is great! But sucks so bad. Hey- if you're ever bored go to the "Orchid Farm" and take some photos Slang!
I wonder if it's still there......it's fabulous. (if memory serves)

09-28-2007, 01:01 PM	#1
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Here are a few examples of Tagalog or Tag-lish. Attached Images

09-28-2007, 01:08 PM	#2
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Taglish Attached Images

09-28-2007, 01:22 PM	#3
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	This is from Roxas Blvd. It's on the wall of the Rizal Park. There's no English on it. Attached Images Last edited by slang; 09-29-2007 at 01:21 AM.

09-28-2007, 11:31 PM	#8
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	And to the drivers.... There have been times that I've been critical of the drivers. Those times that they are driving in heavy traffic, sorting out coins for change, texting on the phone, holding a conversation with the front seat passenger, and eating all at the same time! I would stare in amazement. That's what they do day after day after day, on the exact same routes. They should be able to juggle basket balls on the roof while driving, texting, counting, talking, eating, and singing. Seriously, they all do a great job. I've not seen as much as a fender bender yet through all the heavy traffic of people, pedicars, carts and pedestrians. This happened sometime last week. Me and my wife hopped on a jeepny that was at the terminal and empty. Down the road 11 people get in from one stop. Once you get seated people start passing their money forward to the driver. The driver gets the money and makes change handing it backwards. All this is going on while the traffic is starting and stopping, weaving into one lane and then into another. When the 11 people started getting their money ready they put it all together making change from their own cash. The driver asked ( in tagalog ) " how many people added? " Someone said "10" but the driver was counting heads in the overhead mirror while he was driving and weaving and texting and talking and eating and sorting coins and said... "Eleven!" Attached Images

10-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	slang, I spent all afternoon reading this thread. Fantastic stuff, keep it coming, please. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-28-2007, 01:52 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	We can figure out a way to get that done. Send me the files, to my gmail address, and I'll take a look at them and how we can get them running here.

09-28-2007, 04:07 PM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Slang, in case you didn't see it, there is a thread in your honor over in Home Base.

09-28-2007, 05:06 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Here is a website about the Philippine's Jeepneys

10-07-2007, 09:19 AM	#11
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Thank you Monster. I've got new material now that the snow slide is completed. Keep your head up and your powder dry. The snow clowns are decieptful. Keep your desk full of mountain snow , it's a distractionary tool.

10-07-2007, 09:26 AM	#12
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	It's the westFalls. That's where the breeze is coming from. We are still waiting to see what you will find the weather to be on the night of the prom, the coldest weather of the last twenty five years.

10-08-2007, 05:22 AM	#13
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	<Russian vodka> OK. Thank you for that slang. Very interesting and relevant commentary as ususal. </Russian vodka> Now back to the topic. We all knew that Pacquiao won the fight. As soon as the results were known we recieved a text message from California. "He won." Take a look here for addtional information on the Pac man and his last fight. We watched the fight from West Rembo. Traffic was light but active as we rode to see the fight at about 11am. The best time to avoid a long wait in line is when the Pac man is fighting on the local TV stations. The crime rate is reportedly near zero during his fights also.

10-08-2007, 09:20 AM	#14
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	The big fight. It's truly a big deal to see the Pac man fight here. If you are a pinoy in world competition you have the attention of almost every national here. I was honestly a bit disappointed that Pac man didn't knock Barrera clean out. I get excited at the possibility to see a Mexican* get his ass kicked regardless of by whom or what nationality. The reality for Barrera is that he's a great boxer, and Pacquio didn't take the fight lightly, that just having endured the entire 12 rounds is a great accomplishment. * - I reserve the right to enjoy seeing Mexico or a Mexican get beat in a small way by losing a boxing match. As the number of ILLEGAL Mexicans coming into the US increases and the apparent inability or unwillingness of the US government to deal effectively with this INVASION, examples that I may see such as this will provide greater and greater satisfaction. Attached Images

10-08-2007, 01:52 PM	#15
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Slang's out there living my dream. This is great! But sucks so bad. Hey- if you're ever bored go to the "Orchid Farm" and take some photos Slang! I wonder if it's still there......it's fabulous. (if memory serves) __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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