Posted by: Rob | November 9, 2007

The Thrilla in Manila

I can actually remember learning in high school history class that Ferdinand Magellan almost circumnavigated the globe. Mr. Kirby told us that he didn’t quite make it because he got killed in a brawl in the Philippines. I went back and did a little research and the details were slightly different than what I remembered. In any case, ole Ferd got in the middle of a scuffle and got himself killed.

Point of the story? Don’t mess with Filipinos. Just look at this woman below.

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Ok, so she caught a foul ball between the eyes… but she took it like a real champ!


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  1. tough dork…

  2. So did she exact revenge with the axe?

    I would have paid money for that shiner, by the way.

  3. Janet, you’re my hero. I’ve always wanted a black eye.

  4. Rob praying for you to survive…
    I guess we have learned something today… Its not just “Don’t mess with Texas”
    It’s also “Don’t mess with the Filipinos”

    So Rob… Have you already washed the dishes today? Cooked lunch? Gave a massage the Fillipino butcher?
    If not, I would be scared in your place…

    Lazo who will think twice about visiting you guys now after seeing this pick…

    P.s. No wonder Mackenzie have fled from Sarajevo… :)

  5. You guys are so funny! Janet sorry about the bruise, I bet the boys are giving you lots of kisses on it though!!! LOve – ReJo

  6. Ouch! Looking good Janet!

  7. maybe you don’t want to tick ‘em off, but if you experience Kapwa (ask Janet), filipinos are the most loving, giving, gracious and fiercely loyal people you’ll ever have the honor of sharing your life with. Janet, I love ya girl. and this place I’m in is my most favorite place I’ve ever been. Rob, if she gets her hands on a bolo, you’re in trouble.

  8. axe used in softball?!?!

  9. Melissa, So far I have seen the giving gracious side… but this pic is scary….

    Myung,
    LOL,
    That is the question to ask… :)

    Lazo von vukovaren

  10. This is classic! I’ve always wanted an axe.

  11. Aragorn: You’ll have my sword.
    Legolas: And my bow.
    Janet: And my axe!

  12. Josh, you’re funny (this is a recording). Janet, carpe diem, girl!

  13. Janners,

    I was thinking of going a a trip soon to a country where I would need a body guard. I will quit looking for the right person.

  14. miss you.

  15. Janet & Rob – I’ve been thinking about you guys lately, and it took me a while, but I tracked down your blog! It’s wonderful to hear about your days serving the Lord in Bosnia. Miss you guys!

    - Sun (Katelyn) from ol’ Bethel :)

  16. HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!

    (Tell the boys it is snowing right now. It isn’t sticking but it’s pretty to watch.)

    Love, Mary-Steve-Ty-Amanda

  17. happy thanksgiving, mezgers! i am thankful for all you do for our God.


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