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Way too old and busy for either. Saw they were thinking of making a Hot wheels movies. Don't recall if it's live action or animated but I think it's be a guy who did some of the Fast and Furious. Could be cool.

SAPBM

I'm always amazed how good some movies are about things we know what's going to happen and how. Movies like Apollo 13 and Sully come to mind.

What real live events or bios do you think would make good movies but haven't been made yet? Give a couple or any you think of.

Peaceful revolutions such as the EDSA Revolution (Philippines, 1986) or the Singing Revolution (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, 1987-1991). Whatever the effects, the revolutions themselves are admirable.

SAPBM,

The world will end in two weeks. How will you spend your remaining time?

Well, work will probably be over. Other than that, probably the same things with whatever is working. Hanging out. Probably won't do dishes or take out the garbage. Might find a cockroach and step on it, just to say, "Maybe, but not you."

SAPBM

Name the biggest dispute you have recently (nothng too personal) and if and how you were able to resolve it.

Philippine politics has been a sh*tstorm lately. On a Facebook post on a generally opposition website, calling for calm (praise the good, criticize the bad), a poster made an unpopular comment. Naturally, most commenters jumped on said poster. The poster fought back as well. But after rereading the original comment, I tried to get at the root of the post and asked if I understood his point. The poster did like my reply, so I guess I did understand the point.

SAPBM,

Share a piece of advice that someone gave, that has been an important guide in your life ever since.

Put down the toilet seat.

SAPBM

Seat up or down? If it were up to constitutional vote, which side would you take and how would you campaign?

Living alone, I keep mine up a night (when I would just have to urinate) and down during the day.

At work, I do put the seat back down after I urinate.

As for a campaign slogan: Down because everybody poops.

SAPBM,

If a stranger asked to borrow your phone, would you let them? Detail your reasons.

Generally no unless clear emergency. And even then I would dial the number myself. Just to protect myself from theft

SAPBM

Tell us about a time when you have been extremely exhausted

Cross country skiing in British Columbia what was supposed to be a well marked trail, not so much. Sat in a tub to re-heat for about 2 hours while the hotel delivered carbs (gratis, it was their trail) to the room. Feet were a bloody mess, not fun putting them in the tub.

SAPBM

Closest you ever came to death?

I survived Non-Hodgkins lymphoma after being diagnosed to only have two months left to live. It took three rounds of very aggressive chemotherapy and a radiative isotope implant but I have been cancer free now going on 21 years.

SAPBM

Tell us the worst lie you ever told your mom to get away with something when you were little.

Not really proud of it, but I stole a small toy plane from my cousin. I dropped it into my bag while we were playing. He looked for the plane and found it in my bag and accused me in front of ALL the adults. I maintained innocence and said it must have fallen, and when all the adults sided with me I said "no hard feelings". I think I was 7 or 8 then.

SAPBM

Tell us about one time you owned up to a mistake.

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.

Just recently at work I sent a notice of assignment to the Appeals Court that I should not have. I admitted that it was my mistake. End of story

SAPBM,

I am going to vacation in your area. Where would you take me and what would you show me?

We'll fly to Palawan for beautiful and quiet beaches (if you're into diving, we add a couple of days for the Tubbataha Reefs); then hop on to Boracay for beautiful and noisy beaches (or we can go to Puerto Galera which is a secondary gay beach paradise with less people).

We pass by Cebu for the delicious lechon and some shopping. Then swing by nearby islands Iloilo (great seafood) and Bacolod (best chicken in the country).

Then for a change of scenery. We go up north for a climb up Mount Pulag to see the sun rise above the clouds, and Sagada for the hanging coffins and caves, then Ifugao for the rice terraces. We stop by Baguio City for a bit of a rest and some shopping and food.

We detour to Laoag for the gorgeous UNESCO church, and Vigan for the beautifully-preserved old Spanish-era street.

If we have time, we go to Pampanga for more delicious food (you must try the sisig) and the Bicol region (famed for their spicy food).

Then it's back to Metro Manila for more history: Intramuros for museums (Spanish era; national museum; and the Bahay Tsinoy that talks about Chinese-Filipino heritage, a topic close to my heart), and Corregidor to see the remnants of the Allied forces bases during World War II. Finally, we allot a few days for shopping and good food in Metro Manila (Bonifacio Global City is very modern and clean).

My, Quis, we must make this happen.

SAPBM,

Same question.

Well Quis that would be really hard since you are in the Boston area as well. So what would we start with? Freedom Trail, Oyster House, Bunker Hill, Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, The Common, Wang Theater, North End...nah. Done those or would if someone came from out of town. Further out, Salem scene of the witch trails, Historic Plymouth, Gloucester, Newburyport, Topsfield Fair...nah. To the west maybe, Berkshires, Six Flags...uh...getting tough to come up with something here.

How about this Quis we go to IBs and have the time of our lives? Besides it is not getting cold there.

SAPBM

Same question.

Hey, I'd love to have you both over.

It doesn't get cold at all, you are right. I never have to wear a jacket outside here in Metro Manila. we'll have to go up to Baguio for that.

*not answering the question, just chiming in

I'd take you to Cedar Point, supposed to have the most roller coasters, except I don't much care for the place. Could take you Walleye fishing, we're known for that. But I don't fish. Toledo's a nice place to live, not visit. Got a world recognized Art Museum and Zoo but so does Boston. Probably just do what did when Ex came by. Eat at Tony Packos, then head up to Detroit to see Seymore, maybe hit a Red Wings game.


SAPBM

Since you're on vacation (who ever answers), where would you head after leaving Toledo-Detroit area?

If I'm in Detroit that means I have probably taken a 3 or 4 week vacation, given the distance.

So I'd hit San Francisco (including the redwoods), Las Vegas (with a stop by the Grand Canyon), Monument Valley, New Orleans and New York. Three to four days each.

SAPBM,

It's your high school graduation again. How would you celebrate it?

It would probably involve the same not remembering as the first one.

SAPBM
Speaking of graduation: what would your parents most likely say has been your biggest accomplishment?

Graduating with Latin honors, a leadership award, and being inducted into the honors society.

SAPBM,

What is your greatest accomplishment in life so far, based on your own definition of "accomplishment"?

No drug addictions. Not been to jail, yet. Never hopeful on the later. Family traditions and all that. Those are probably about equal.

SAPBM

Well that one went longer than I thought it would so won't repeat it, though thought it an interesting question. ....

Would you rather have back the ten previous years of aging (if you're 30, you'd now be 20) or have a physical (or mental, heck, we're adults who read comic books) defect permantly repaired?

I'll take the physical defect being permanently repaired. Higher quality of remaining life, and all that.

SAPBM,

For you, what is the most difficult part about being an adult?

All the decisions that affect others.

SAPBM

Same

Having to think about and plan for the future. There are so many "what ifs" and unknowns.

SAPBM

If you could live the life of one fictional character, who would you pick?

No joke, pretty sure it would be Bouncing Boy.

SAPBM

Favorite Saturday Morning Cartoon of all time?

Bugs Bunny Road Runner hour

SAPBM,

A lot of people don't like any of the candidates for US president. Eliminating all current candidates, who would you like to see as president?

Mel Brooks

SAPBM

You ever watch John Green on YouTube?