2006 December 20 - Wireless Communication

I left my house keys while rushing out of the house. Yes. It's idiotic but that's not up for discussion. I usually lock the doors with my key but this time Manang Nally, our gardener, was at home and I told her to lock up. I got home several hours later and, after turning my bag and the car inside out, finally admitted to myself I had left my keys in the house.

I got the brilliant idea of going to Manang Nally's house since I knew she had a key. The problem was her house was in another mountain and the only way to go there was to go through a dark and slippery pathway that would either lead you to her house or to the river several feet down. On top of that, I distinctly remember her telling me they have killed several snakes along that way. I had no flashlight but I figured if I squint hard enough I'd see the trail. HEHE

While looking for the path, I came upon a house which had dogs barking. Now I will take my chance with a strange and dangerous route but figured I can't outrun an animal with two legs more than what I had. I decided the only way I was going to get through was to shout. Yes, I am a coward. HEHEHE After several "tao po"s a girl finally emerged to help me and she turned out to be Manang Nally's niece.

Since it was dangerous to try the path, we decided to shout to get my message across. We could see a dim fire still burning in one of the houses. Pedro, the one who lived just across the river, heard our shouts and went to Manang Nally's house.

Manang Nally: (shouting from the darkness) Andyan si Lee?!!!! (Is Lee there?)
Niece & I: Oo!!!! (Yes!)
Manang Nally: Yung susi kunin mo kay Pinang!!!! (Get your keys from Pinang.)
Me: Okay! Thank you!!!
Manang Nally: Sige!!!! (Okay!)
Me: Good night!!!
Manang Nally: Good night din!!! Babay!!!
Me: Babay!!!

And that, ladies and gentlemen, concludes our demonstration of the excellent use of wireless technology in communications.