Subic/Olongapo 1990-91
I'm doing some research and would appreciate feedback from those who were station dito at Cubi or SRF in 1990-91. Personally, I was there in the early 80's so much of my recollection is irrelevant for what I am looking for. 1. Bars and hotelsWhat memorable bars and hotels were around at that time? I remember a few from my time, but I'm sure they were long gone. 2. The JungleWas this still a thing in 90-91? Anyone remember bars from there? 3. SR FenceWhen did the fencing go up on the bridge…
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Nice to know Thanks
Hi Kevin
He is a friend of mine and for sure I did send him the photos. Also the photos with the text on them were taken by another friend of mine. Not sure how they ended up on that web site but Jim at subicbaypi.com has original copies on his Subic Bay web site. Those are of much better image quality.
I have the date of the mudslide at Cubi Point. It was Tuesday September 4. 1970. If there is anyone that remembers this tragic event please contact me.
Herb,thanks for the pictures,I am sure the web master at subicbaypi.com would like to add to them to the site,check it out too.
Spent 30 days at the water ski range in 64 waiting for the Bonnie Dick to come in. Water skiing was better than working parties....
Just did a google search and found this web site with some Olongapo photos from around 1950.
Attached is a photo of the Admiral Theater back then. It was still around during 1958-1960 when I was stationed at NAS Cubi Point.
I seem to remember a movie theater somewhere up from, or around that farmers market. Can't remember the name of it. But there was a kitchen, and a bar in the lobby. And for a few more pesos above the price of admission, you could eat and drink in the balcony. The movies were in tagalog, but it was kinda fun anyway. Another thing about the movie. During a tense or dramatic scene you could hear a certain sound coming from the audience. Something like a clicking sound that the viewers would make with their mouths. A way of expressing emotion. I guess it's just a cultural thing. Like Filipino guys holding hands as they walked along. Not gay, but a sign that they are best friends I believe.
Anyone ever go over to Continental City and hang? One of my buddies got plastered and tried to ride an old sow out back in the pen. She like to have tore his shoulder off before he could get out. He failed to share our humor after he crawled out of the pen. Now that was some serious bar hopping. lol
What amazed me was how the dude stood in the ring taking bets and collecting or paying off by throwing the money. And yes, the loosers were mighty tasty.lol