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    Quote Originally Posted by Topper View Post
    It's my wife's hometown, though, so there was a bias for moving here. I only wish there was a decent beach nearby. That's why we're looking at living on Bantayan part time next year
    I have good memories of my trip there. I can see how that might balance out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    I completely agree, almost. The problem is that I am still trying to be satisfied with the little that I have. There are many worse off than I, so I should not complain. Happiness though, is overrated. There is a rational process that can lead to contentment with what one has, I believe. Happiness looks like a different question.
    Well said, Shu. Some people are never happy, and they have no reason to be unhappy. I've always made do with what I had and sometimes it was very little. You have to work hard for the things you want, as not everyone is given everything on a silver platter. If you are single, it is extra hard as you can't share expenses with someone else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe View Post
    If you are single, it is extra hard as you can't share expenses with someone else
    I think there's a strapping Manchester City fan who hold the solution to all your dreams, not sure how long he can hold it but as they say at the candy factory suck it and see

    I'd hate to think a strapping young lass regretting in your old age sitting with the likes of me in a rocking chair at the Maple Slipup home for the terminally demented.

    When you could have all those exciting years, I am not sure they have seals in Manchester's canals but he'll take you clubbing, knitting, bobble hats, football scarves, making dinner for your man and romantic evenings around the boat engine while he goes cruising down canal street. Just helping him out in the kitchen would be great if you could pull it orf?
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    ^Ha, thanks David. I like my life as is right now. I am independent, do as I please, and pay all my own bills.
    Sometimes it can be tough, but life was never meant to be an easy ride. I am not one to complain.

    Sorry for off topic, but was replying to the earlier convo. All the best Simon! My friend from the Philippines msg'd me yesterday and asked me to send him pictures that he used to mail me of him in school and with the group of sponsored children. I took pics of them and sent them to him for the upcoming reunion. He is making a scrap book for the founder of the program.

    I think you'd love the Philippines, the people are so friendly, warm and speak pretty good English.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe View Post
    speak pretty good English.
    Speak English pretty well.


    The pension not being frozen, as in Thailand, would surely be a big bonus point.

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    ^Yeah, for sure, not saying otherwise. All the points raised on the thread are good ones. The weather can be hit or miss depending on where you live as mentioned on here.
    My friend likes it, but just posted a pic on fb as he has flooding in his house and he is in Manilla.

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    Not sure why his mouse is hanging down, but maybe to show the depth of the water. Not too high, but this is Manilla!


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    Ohhh kaaay.

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    A few of the kids

    Moving to the Philippines - this is the more relevant forum :)-img_6259-jpg

    Mhel and bro who is quite sick taken many years ago.

    Moving to the Philippines - this is the more relevant forum :)-img_6263-jpg

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    Good luck Simon. I hope it all works out well for you, and you finish up contented with it all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Switch View Post
    Good luck Simon. I hope it all works out well for you, and you finish up contented with it all.
    I have no illl will towards Simon. Indeed, I hope he finds, what did we settle on- contentment

    But the realist side of me says it will be less than six months before he bails. Honestly, I hope I am proven wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe View Post
    I am not one to complain.

    Say what?????

    Since when?

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    Since the 500g mac and cheese was delivered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nidhogg View Post
    I have no illl will towards Simon. Indeed, I hope he finds, what did we settle on- contentment

    But the realist side of me says it will be less than six months before he bails. Honestly, I hope I am proven wrong.
    yet you feel complelled to slight the bloke and his nomadic ways, Simon adds some colour here and as far as his unwelk like abilty to latch on to a particular place, well fukit you only live once,

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    Quote Originally Posted by nidhogg View Post
    I have no illl will towards Simon. Indeed, I hope he finds, what did we settle on- contentment

    But the realist side of me says it will be less than six months before he bails. Honestly, I hope I am proven wrong.
    I think the nomadic lifestyle is ingrained in my blood I still want to cross the Pyrennee mountains GR10 mountain route on horseback (I used to own a little stone cottage in those mountains).

    Many people tell me to retire, stop traveling, stop working, settle down in 1 place and grow vegetables. I can't see it happening!! I know that at some stage age will force me to adopt a more normal lifestyle, and common sense tells me that this should be in the PI... well at least as a home base
    Groping women when you're old is fine - everyone thinks you're senile

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    ^you can still grow vegetables from the balcony or porch of your apartment. I suggest bokchoy - they're relatively easy to grow.

    There are some mountains in Panay island (where Roxas & Iloilo cities are located) that you could hike if you're into that sort of thing. Get a guide if you'll do a major trek. Good luck in your travel & resettlement plans...

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