
graham59
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WelI yes, there's always sunny Ozzieland... when it's possible to bear the oppressive temperature. I'm sure the bush fires, skin cancer, women (and men) who look 70 when actually 50, with their dried up bodies, poisonous everything, a set of ignorant thugs running the country, and the Chinese takeover... are marvellous. .
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Cosy memories from my childhood. Cheers.
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If it sounds to good
graham59 replied to Jollygoodfellow's topic in From the News Desk-Philippines news only
The church got there first. -
(Though I doubt it will be necessary for the O.P.) I got married in the Phils in 2015, and very easy and straightforward. For some countries (such as the UK) you now get a document from your embassy stating that you're free to marry, rather than bringing the document from your home country. It's really not a big deal IMO.
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Duterte mulls 4-day workweek
graham59 replied to Mike J's topic in From the News Desk-Philippines news only
Some REAL JOBS and CAREERS lasting more than 6 months would be nice... and less ridiculously massaged 'employment' stats. -
Doors ? I make my own. lol Here's one I made earlier this week....with the second coat of paint drying. .
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Many in the same condition as cars to be found piled up in the breakers yards in the UK. .
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Here I am doing a little upgrading of suspension, bushes, and braking system, BUT it is a sports car, not a family 'daily driver'. .
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Agree. Fit a set of standard rims and tyres. The (original/standard)) tyres and rims are designed along with the standard suspension, bushes, etc, to cope with varying road conditions, and to fit correctly within the car's bodywork, while giving a safe, comfortable ride.
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They always find a way in the Philippines
graham59 replied to Jollygoodfellow's topic in Philippines Related Off Topics
Found another one (my pic)...also 30 years ago, the eco-friendly manually operated model: . -
My last ACR-1 card (has to be changed to reflect one's changed immigration status) was received by the local BI office 3-4 weeks after they'd stamped my passport with the 13A (Probationary). They phoned me as soon as they recieved it. I anticipate the same time-lag... around a month, before receiving my again updated ACR-1 card... this time with 'Permanent Resident' printed on it.
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At least the jeepneys are able to carry a full passenger load now... and uncluttered by those seemingly useless, sweat-generating plastic dividers.
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Age of consent raised to 16
graham59 replied to Mike J's topic in From the News Desk-Philippines news only
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Well, after a quick visit to our friendly local Immigration office today, I now have a ‘Permanent Resident’ stamp in my shiny new British passport… and just a sweet smile and a reminder from the young lady behind the counter, to remember to pop in next year, with my 310 Annual Report pesos. New ACR-1 card on its way, valid for 5 years.
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They always find a way in the Philippines
graham59 replied to Jollygoodfellow's topic in Philippines Related Off Topics
Yes, even on that Manila-Naga PNR track, the rather heavy passenger-carrying, motor-driven (7hp pump boat engine...so I was informed) 'skates' were manhandled off the single track...a rapid judgement having been made as to which head-on approaching 'vehicle' was the most heavily laden of the two. Journeys could be up to 20+ miles, and those contraptions could easily top 30mph on the twisted track. There would also be veritable 'trains' of them sometimes, carrying loads of Coca Cola or San Mig'...hurtling along at 25mph or more. The lesser ones definitely gave way to those. lol -
They always find a way in the Philippines
graham59 replied to Jollygoodfellow's topic in Philippines Related Off Topics
There were actually trains running (very slowly) on the line then, too . Two each day. p175 fare, Manila to Naga City. Only 17 hours for the overnight train.