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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

I don’t know what to make of this weather. It’s absolutely appalling. It’s unseasonable: it’s unreasonable.I don’t care for the unexpected. I like life to be as it should be. And that goes for the weather. But all this sun and blue sky and the temptation to sit outside or to stroll along the sea front old-gentleman style is just too much. Let’s have some weather that keeps us indoors.Those of you who know me will be aware that I take a walk every morning. Nothing excessive. A couple of miles…See More
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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

'Three years ago I'd never given a thought to visiting the Philippines. It wouldn't have appeared in even my top hundred places to visit. Come to that, I'd never thought of re-marrying.'So begins my Philippines travelogue,  A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES, more a diary than a guide book, describing my marriage to a Filipina (by the way, we met neither through a dating agency nor ebay!) and my first visits to the country. Lest there should be any doubt I am the virgin in question though only in a…See More
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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Some evenings you just want to sit down and relax, just put your feet up, read the newspaper, watch TV. Nothing more till bedtime. But then some damn thing gets in the way. You just have to fit in.Take the night several weeks ago when I was just getting comfortable, the angles of my old body just settling into the contours of my rocking chair (yes, I have one here in the Philippines and I love it.) and reading the first few pages of one of Max Allan Collins' great crime novels. Bliss!But then…See More
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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

I wouldn't have you think I'm an ill-ntempered sort of chap. From time to time, it has been suggested that I am but it's just the fall of my face and what Nature and Time have done to its contours. No, I am normally really tolerant...to a fault I might say.But I must get my sleep and some nights here it's difficult..Take last night...an errant mosquito penetrated the defences of the netted doors and windows and bit me on the arm. It’s not the first bite I’ve suffered here and I have to say they…See More
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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Well, as I told you, I'm a married man and long past the first, second and third flushes of youth. In fact I'm past the first couple of flushes of old age. That said, what strikes me in the Philippines is how beautiful so many of the women and young girls are and how they don't seem to age as Western women do. Now hold on, ladies of the West, I'm not being critical of you. I'm not disparaging you. But I think if you're fair about these matters, if you look at them objectively, you must admit,…See More
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 A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINESOkay, you've got so far but you're not sure. The title...not the sort of reading you'd normally go for. I understand that. Somebody wrote to tell me that it was 'no-no' title, that it was going to encourage pervs, white slavers and all sorts of other undesirables. Only thing I can reply to that is I don't much mind, provided they all buy a copy of the e-book when it comes out.But to set your mind at rest it's a perfectly respectable book. Suggestions that it is 'not…See More
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THE BRIDES IN THE BATH CASE In 1915, the nation was temporarily transfixed by the 'Brides in the Bath' murders. At a time of such horror on the Western Front, George Joseph Smith's three murders wer…

THE BRIDES IN THE BATH CASEIn 1915, the nation was temporarily transfixed by the 'Brides in the Bath' murders. At a time of such horror on the Western Front, George Joseph Smith's three murders were a talking point.A man named as Henry Williams was arrested in London and charged with bigamy. After a whirlwind courtship, he had ‘married’ the genteel, Bessie Mundy, in August 1910, taking off within weeks with her savings. Over the next two years, using a variety of aliases, Williams pursued the…See More
Jan 23, 2012
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ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU WEEP? At the Sussex Assizes held in Chichester in March 1805, there were 29 prisoners for trial of whom 15 were sentenced to death. Their offences ranged from sheep stealing and the theft of bridles and saddles to the theft of £3 in notes by a 14 year old boy. None involved murder or manslaughter. Fifteen of those charged were sentenced to death but as was common, at the end of the Assizes, before the judges left town, they reprieved seven people.  But one decision on this…See More
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'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY 24 DECEMBER 1830 The last executions on Penenden Heath attracted a huge crowd. Because of fears of disorder and even of a rescue attempt, there was a very strong military presence which escorted the wagon carrying the prisoners, sitting on their coffins, from Maidstone gaol to the place of execution.The brothers William and Henry Packman, aged 18 and 19 respectively, had been found guilty firing of a farmer’s barn. In his summing-up the judge had observed that their…See More
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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE For many years during the mid- to late-eighteenth century a sovereign cure for the gullible, Beaume de Vie, was advertised in newspapers in almost every county. This ‘most admirable Family Medicine’ was on sale for three shillings a bottle at many pharmacies. Who could resist such persuasive copy? Look at the high-class language: really way beyond the capacities of an ordinary man. And you could always tell an educated gentleman by his language: an educated man could be…See More
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THE DEAD MAN'S HAND IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTHPublic executions, likened by some to theatrical events, attracted enormous crowds, sometimes more than four thousand.  No matter how far away, despite the lack of any public transport system, despite the fact that the majority of folk possessed no other means of transport than their hind legs, they would walk miles, from early light, to gain a good vantage point at an execution. For hours, in a noisy fairground atmosphere, an excited mob  would jostle…See More
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 HEALTH TIPSOne ailment particularly rife in many parts of Britain in times past was whooping cough. This wretched illness, with a cough that might last up to three months, was highly infectious and often fatal to babies. There used to be regular epidemics and it is not surprising that in addition to the many herbal remedies available this illness resulted in charmers prescribing a huge variety of cures.In the late seventeenth century Richard Stapley, who lived at Hickstead Place in Sussex,…See More
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About Me:
I'm long retired since 1988. Was formerly head of a comprehencive school and then a schools inspector. I've written more than twenty non-fiction books, a collection of short stories and two novels both iof which are ebooks. Most Oof my books have been tarditionally pubd but not the ebooks and I am therefore very keen to have them reviewed.
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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

I don’t know what to make of this weather. It’s absolutely appalling. It’s unseasonable: it’s unreasonable.

I don’t care for the unexpected. I like life to be as it should be. And that goes for the weather.…

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Posted on April 12, 2012 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

'Three years ago I'd never given a thought to visiting the Philippines. It wouldn't have appeared in even my top hundred places to visit. Come to that, I'd never thought of re-marrying.'

So begins my Philippines travelogue,  A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES, more a diary than a guide…

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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:31am

A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

 

Some evenings you just want to sit down and relax, just put your feet up, read the newspaper, watch TV. Nothing more till bedtime. But then some damn thing gets in the way. You just have to fit in.…

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A VIRGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES

I wouldn't have you think I'm an ill-ntempered sort of chap. From time to time, it has been suggested that I am but it's just the fall of my face and what Nature and Time have done to its contours. No, I am normally really tolerant...to a fault I might say.…

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At 12:53pm on November 4, 2011, Jose Diaz said…
Hi Mr.Johnnie Johnson, thank you for everything
At 12:51pm on September 9, 2011,
AuthorRon Wyn said…

Hi Johnnie and thank you for your reply. Like I said before, if you need any help with the "technicalities" just give me a holler! And no need for flowers...

 

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AuthorDean J. Baker said…
glad you joined, joined yours - posting new one soon
At 4:17pm on September 8, 2011, Donna McBroom-Theriot said…

Hi Johnnie. Heading over to your blog to check it out. Would love a visit from you. Enjoy book blogs. Donna

http://mylife-in-stories.blogspot.com

At 2:47pm on September 7, 2011, Barbara Fisher said…

Hello Johnnie

Thank you for your lovely comments.  I am following your blog (follower no. 5) and am looking forward to reading all your posts.

I think you are already producing a beautiful blog with lots of wonderful content – it’s easy for me I can just feature beautiful children’s books!

Barbara

http://marchhousebookscom.blogspot.com/

At 2:12pm on September 7, 2011, Barbara Fisher said…

Hello Johnnie,

Nice to meet someone 'local' ish at Book Blogs  - I'm in Somerset!  My blog is http://marchhousebookscom.blogspot.com/

I've just followed your blog and would be delighted if you called in at my blog and even more delighted if you decided you would like to follow back.

Barbara.

 

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At 10:25pm on August 14, 2011, Heidi Walsh said…

Hello Johnnie and Welcome to Book Blogs!

 

I'm a fairly new member myself, but I've found this to be a great resource.  Fellow users have been very friendly and are eager to help.  

 

I hope you'll stop by my blog for a visit when you havea moment.  I'm always happy to welcome new followers and/or comments.  

 

Warmly,

Heidi

http://pagesofgold.blogspot.com

At 4:20pm on August 13, 2011, Jill Elizabeth said…

Welcome to Book Blogs!  I'm relatively new myself - still figuring out the ropes, but so far have found it to offer a lot of support/feedback/help when needed...  If there's everything anything I can help with just let me know - can't promise any answers, but I've managed to pick up a trick or two that I'm happy to share!

And if you have a second, please stop by my blog - www.Jill-Elizabeth.com - always interested in comments/feedback/followers!

Best of luck to you - 

jill-elizabeth

At 4:55pm on August 12, 2011, Intoxicated by Books said…
WELCOME to Book Blogs!

I'm relatively new here as well and I just wanted to invite you to visit my blog. I have 3 giveaways going on right NOW and the winners will be chosen TOMORROW! I will always have regular giveaways. I hope you can take a minute to visit and if you like what you see please follow me!

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