Tukaram (Tim) Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 2 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: On the other hand, I am quite happy to see the guards keeping the street kids out of places where they only go to bully the patrons and steal the food. Reminds me of a story that was shocking and funny at the same time. 5 years ago I was at McDonalds in Mandaue. There were two entrances and only one guard. Two filipinas were sitting at a table near the door, eating their lunch, and their attention was turned away from the door (guard was at other door). Two street kids saw their chance, dashed in the door, stole the fries from each filipina's tray, and dashed back out the door and around the corner. We were staying in Cebu and Jollibees had guards outside trying to chase off the gangs of kids so customers could get in the restaurant. The guards inside kept the kids from getting in. I was never so happy to see so many guards ha ha. Cebu has major problems with gangs of street kids. ...we shall see what that curfew does... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya John Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Tukaram (Tim) said: We were staying in Cebu and Jollibees had guards outside trying to chase off the gangs of kids so customers could get in the restaurant. The guards inside kept the kids from getting in. I was never so happy to see so many guards ha ha. Cebu has major problems with gangs of street kids. ...we shall see what that curfew does... Sounds like a problem that is raising it's head, like I said I have never have experience anything like that. I did come across Street Kids while in Cebu City, my wife bought them fruit and off they went. If those kids are stealing off peoples plates, it sounds like they are truly desperate for food. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephi Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 2 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: On the other hand, I am quite happy to see the guards keeping the street kids out of places where they only go to bully the patrons and steal the food. Reminds me of a story that was shocking and funny at the same time. 5 years ago I was at McDonalds in Mandaue. There were two entrances and only one guard. Two filipinas were sitting at a table near the door, eating their lunch, and their attention was turned away from the door (guard was at other door). Two street kids saw their chance, dashed in the door, stole the fries from each filipina's tray, and dashed back out the door and around the corner. Oh yea---for sure. There are street kids in larger cities that are actually run by the police to do just that and worse. But these little tykes just happen to see the other kids at the party inside and were at the door watching. It was so much fun to just watch them and for a few hours they forgot about their plight and were just kids with our kids. Didn't cost a cent extra and to see the joy and happiness those kids experienced was worth all the money in the world. Nephi 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Nephi said: Some of the beggars are abusing the feelings of others just to make a living. Others, most others are trying to survive the only way they know how. What you are feeling Jack is human kindness and that is a good thing. Yesterday, we went into the red light dist of Angeles City to a small hotel restaurant to celebrate the 8th birthday of a little girl we have known since birth. Why they chose this area or place for the party is unknown to me. While there, several little homeless street kids stepped in the door. The guard quickly went to push them out. I was shocked that these little kids were being bullied and shoved out of the place. My wife stepped in and invited them into the party with all of us. These little kids were not only the life of the party but they had more fun and enjoyment ( and lots of good good) in those few hours than they had likely had in a long time. We as foreign expats and visitors have an obligation to set an example for good. Mate Could you please click on the little icon when your images upload so that they position themselves and insert into post correctly otherwise we end up with a post as long as my di$k. When the images are inserted you can even drag them around to change positions. This has been another tutorial presented for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nephi Posted June 20, 2016 Popular Post Posted June 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, Tukaram (Tim) said: We were staying in Cebu and Jollibees had guards outside trying to chase off the gangs of kids so customers could get in the restaurant. The guards inside kept the kids from getting in. I was never so happy to see so many guards ha ha. Cebu has major problems with gangs of street kids. ...we shall see what that curfew does... Several years ago I volunteered and worked as the Guest Services Manager at an Australian hotel in Ermita, Manila. Lots of high pressure street kids outside of that hotel too. A royal pain in the tail for all concerned. Eventually I was able to make friends with most of them. Took them (about 8 kids) out to Burger King and to Robinson's mall from time to time. After that they were allowed to take guests baggage to and from the rooms as well as help load and unload the bus that goes to Angeles several times per day. They did this for tips only and from then on were not a problem and never had an issue with theft. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephi Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jollygoodfellow said: Mate Could you please click on the little icon when your images upload so that they position themselves and insert into post correctly otherwise we end up with a post as long as my di$k. When the images are inserted you can even drag them around to change positions. This has been another tutorial presented for free. Be glad to but I didn't see any icon. Just the option to add or upload files. Nephi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, Nephi said: Be glad to but I didn't see any icon. Just the option to add or upload files. Nephi Here, take a look. I added more instructions even though I have done somewhere before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyskyper Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Kuya John said: Ashamed to say it, but is it because some of them here are not genuinely poor or in need, unlike people I meet in Philippines. Yes, I do understand your predicament. I have to say that I truly despise the beggars in Riyadh. Most of them have a set amount they wanted to receive from the giver. And I see a lot of disfigured beggars around. I wonder why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukaram (Tim) Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 When I was vacationing in Cebu back 2011 (before moving over here) I brought bags of Halloween candy with me, and my Santa Claus hat. It was the week of christmas after all. I gave out lots of candy to all the kids. One group of street kids that was friendly kind of adopted me. There was a girl about 12 that seemed to be in charge of the others. She would flag down taxis for me, and had the other kids run block to keep other gangs from bothering me. They kept the other kids away... thus getting more candy for themselves ha ha. They were alright. This kid begged me to take his pic. He thought it was the funniest thing ever... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya John Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Well Jack, Hope the replies so far, have given a good sense of Civility amongst this Group of ageing grumpy old foreigners 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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