From A Newbie

[frosty (chris)]

 

          Now I will tell you, if you come here on your own, you are in for a hell of a time, I really don't think you could do it, maybe you could, but geez it would be hard. My best advice for any one is make a friend, get a friend or even borrow a mates friend coz it will make anything you do here so much easier.

          I plan to live on $1000 aus a month and will see how that goes, If anyone is interested I wll update this occasionally and tell you how I am going. By the way I am a single guy so that also makes a difference. Take care and be safe

Hey Frosty,

 

Thanks to the newer members, this topic is being bumped for a polite reminder about how to start

living like a local rather than a tourist.  You seem to have all your ducks in a row -- I especially like

your suggestions about making friends and the mutual trust of your closest friend.  You never know

when chit hits the fan, your friendly barrio tricycle driver will come and save the day.  

 

Would love to hear your follow ups sir.......respectfully -- Jake 

 

Thanks for that Jake. Ok been 4 months now and things haven't quietened down at all if anything have gotten busier. The $1000 budget is out the window because my daughter decided she needs a holiday at Dad's expense (aren't dad's such great people sometimes :cheers: ) Having said that, when she goes back home I am sure I will be able to stick with my budget. Found a pretty Filipina ( well she found me) and with her here now things are buzzing along, she likes a bargain so makes life a lot easier when out shopping, doesn't waste a peso.

         My unit here is as good as ever, is secure, quiet most times, they have a 10pm curfew on loud music and keep it pretty well enforced, no problems with security at all, the water bill a month is 300 pesos, power was 500 pesos but with the extra guests will wait and see for the next bill. Internet with PLDT is 1400 pesos, the service is excellent, very fast connection and downloads as good or even better than in Aus.I was going to try and give a breakdown on the food bill but with the daughter here is a bit hard ( she eats like a bloody horse) but food prices a really much the same as Australia, fruit and chicken being the exception and the local cuisine.

        As for going out, geez unbelievable value here. I go to the local sari, beer is 35 pesos, cigs (Marvel Menthol) 20 pesos, at the mall have a buy one take one on cigs 1 carton (10 pack) Lucky Strike 250 pesos.Lotus Disco in Tamiya 100 pesos entry with a beer, place really gets jumping on the weekends, Mango Square Disco, 200 pesos in with a Colt 45 beer, this place is great fun, beautiful young D.J's keep the place rocking and one thing I noticed there is never any problems at these places, you can have a good time and really enjoy. Mooon Cafe at the local mall 600 pesos for 3 for dinner, good tucker there, has an outdoor area for smokers, no problems, GreenWich Pizza's has a special 99 pesos for spaghetti, pizza and drink, good enough for a meal or a snack. As always Lantaw my favourite restaurant for 6 last time 1600 pesos with drinks. A meal at the local sari 40 pesos, rice and special of the day, eaten there a few times and is ok.

       Some more examples, cooked whole chicken from local roadside stall, from 120 - 150 pesos, I would suggest buy early in the morning or they are cooked to death hahahahhahah, mangoes 60 pesos a kilo, DVD 3 for 100 pesos, all latest releases. A litre bottle of Gilbey's Vodka from 160 - 210 pesos, SML in bottles is 26 pesos. If you wanted to be a drunk here you can do it on the cheap.

       All in all things are better than I imagined, I suppose the young lady helps in that department. Never had a problem here with any one, everyone I have met is more than happy to help and the people here a just wonderful, always up for a laugh and always and I mean always have a smile on there faces, just be nice to them and they will return that ten fold to you.

       When I made plans to move I wasn't a 100% sure if it would work for me but now I am here I have never been so happy, I have a lovely young companion, sweet as apple pie, new friends that I treasure, a country full of lovely happy people. If and when you come here, just leave all your problems at the airport because you will be in for an experience that you could never even imagine, I know some on here will mock me, but for me the Phils really is paradise, JMHO

Edited May 3, 2014 by Frosty

[frosty (chris)]

 

Hey Frosty,

 

Thanks to the newer members, this topic is being bumped for a polite reminder about how to start

living like a local rather than a tourist.  You seem to have all your ducks in a row -- I especially like

your suggestions about making friends and the mutual trust of your closest friend.  You never know

when chit hits the fan, your friendly barrio tricycle driver will come and save the day.  

 

Would love to hear your follow ups sir.......respectfully -- Jake 

 

Thanks again Jake, Lucky for me 3 of the friends just happen to own the local sari-sari, she being a retired lawyer, he a retired high court judge and the daughter a ships officer, they have taken me under there wing I suppose, treat me like family, truly wonderful people, I know if I ever need assistance of any kind I can count on them. You take care amigo, hope to buy you a SML one day, my wally grout?

[Jake]

 

 

Hey Frosty,

 

Thanks to the newer members, this topic is being bumped for a polite reminder about how to start

living like a local rather than a tourist.  You seem to have all your ducks in a row -- I especially like

your suggestions about making friends and the mutual trust of your closest friend.  You never know

when chit hits the fan, your friendly barrio tricycle driver will come and save the day.  

 

Would love to hear your follow ups sir.......respectfully -- Jake 

 

Thanks again Jake, Lucky for me 3 of the friends just happen to own the local sari-sari, she being a retired lawyer, he a retired high court judge and the daughter a ships officer, they have taken me under there wing I suppose, treat me like family, truly wonderful people, I know if I ever need assistance of any kind I can count on them. You take care amigo, hope to buy you a SML one day, my wally grout?

 

When I made plans to move I wasn't a 100% sure if it would work for me but now I am here I have never been so happy, I have a lovely young companion, sweet as apple pie, new friends that I treasure, a country full of lovely happy people. If and when you come here, just leave all your problems at the airport because you will be in for an experience that you could never even imagine, I know some on here will mock me, but for me the Phils really is paradise, JMHO

 

Your quote above taken from post #21 -- in spite of all the anxieties and uncertainties, seems like you're finally

in a kickin' back phase, with your feet up, cold beer and a hot woman as your daily routine.  I would love to kick

back with ya mate.....but I need a refresher course on your Australian English.  Perhaps I should get really pissed,

so that I could slobber my lips loosely because that is how you guys sound like.....he, he.  By the way, try out the

Forum's Kangaroo Slang Quiz.  Back at you mate, first round on me!

 

You know it's just joke lang, my friend.  Like you I have spent many hours at my local sari-sari store.  It's central

station for all the latest tsismis (gossips), buying cold beer and cheap cigarettes.  It's also a great opportunity to

get to know your village or barrio by meeting new friends for life.  Give out LED mini flashlights to the barangay

tanods and a nice bottle of Crown Royal to the barangay captain -- this I have done many times.  It's back to the

basics by living in a village, where I scratch your back and you scratch mine.......  

 

Respectfully -- Jake 

[Paul_QLD]

Good post for me to read, Tks Frosty, maybe one day I might follow in your footsteps!

Couple of quick questions, PM me your answer if you don't wanna share here ...Where in Aus are you from, how old are you?

[frosty (chris)]

Good post for me to read, Tks Frosty, maybe one day I might follow in your footsteps!

Couple of quick questions, PM me your answer if you don't wanna share here ...Where in Aus are you from, how old are you?

Glad you liked it Paul, I am 63, going on 19, at least my daughter here says so, drank her under the table more than once and she is only 21 no staying power these youngen's, From Perth, born in Sydney.

 

P.S. The G/F is 26, super gorgeous, a real stunner, lucky I found her. Has an even better looking younger sister

Edited May 4, 2014 by Frosty

[frosty (chris)]

 

 

 

Hey Frosty,

 

Thanks to the newer members, this topic is being bumped for a polite reminder about how to start

living like a local rather than a tourist.  You seem to have all your ducks in a row -- I especially like

your suggestions about making friends and the mutual trust of your closest friend.  You never know

when chit hits the fan, your friendly barrio tricycle driver will come and save the day.  

 

Would love to hear your follow ups sir.......respectfully -- Jake 

 

Thanks again Jake, Lucky for me 3 of the friends just happen to own the local sari-sari, she being a retired lawyer, he a retired high court judge and the daughter a ships officer, they have taken me under there wing I suppose, treat me like family, truly wonderful people, I know if I ever need assistance of any kind I can count on them. You take care amigo, hope to buy you a SML one day, my wally grout?

 

When I made plans to move I wasn't a 100% sure if it would work for me but now I am here I have never been so happy, I have a lovely young companion, sweet as apple pie, new friends that I treasure, a country full of lovely happy people. If and when you come here, just leave all your problems at the airport because you will be in for an experience that you could never even imagine, I know some on here will mock me, but for me the Phils really is paradise, JMHO

 

Your quote above taken from post #21 -- in spite of all the anxieties and uncertainties, seems like you're finally

in a kickin' back phase, with your feet up, cold beer and a hot woman as your daily routine.  I would love to kick

back with ya mate.....but I need a refresher course on your Australian English.  Perhaps I should get really pissed,

so that I could slobber my lips loosely because that is how you guys sound like.....he, he.  By the way, try out the

Forum's Kangaroo Slang Quiz.  Back at you mate, first round on me!

 

You know it's just joke lang, my friend.  Like you I have spent many hours at my local sari-sari store.  It's central

station for all the latest tsismis (gossips), buying cold beer and cheap cigarettes.  It's also a great opportunity to

get to know your village or barrio by meeting new friends for life.  Give out LED mini flashlights to the barangay

tanods and a nice bottle of Crown Royal to the barangay captain -- this I have done many times.  It's back to the

basics by living in a village, where I scratch your back and you scratch mine.......  

 

Respectfully -- Jake 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Frosty,

 

Thanks to the newer members, this topic is being bumped for a polite reminder about how to start

living like a local rather than a tourist.  You seem to have all your ducks in a row -- I especially like

your suggestions about making friends and the mutual trust of your closest friend.  You never know

when chit hits the fan, your friendly barrio tricycle driver will come and save the day.  

 

Would love to hear your follow ups sir.......respectfully -- Jake 

 

Thanks again Jake, Lucky for me 3 of the friends just happen to own the local sari-sari, she being a retired lawyer, he a retired high court judge and the daughter a ships officer, they have taken me under there wing I suppose, treat me like family, truly wonderful people, I know if I ever need assistance of any kind I can count on them. You take care amigo, hope to buy you a SML one day, my wally grout?

 

When I made plans to move I wasn't a 100% sure if it would work for me but now I am here I have never been so happy, I have a lovely young companion, sweet as apple pie, new friends that I treasure, a country full of lovely happy people. If and when you come here, just leave all your problems at the airport because you will be in for an experience that you could never even imagine, I know some on here will mock me, but for me the Phils really is paradise, JMHO

 

Your quote above taken from post #21 -- in spite of all the anxieties and uncertainties, seems like you're finally

in a kickin' back phase, with your feet up, cold beer and a hot woman as your daily routine.  I would love to kick

back with ya mate.....but I need a refresher course on your Australian English.  Perhaps I should get really pissed,

so that I could slobber my lips loosely because that is how you guys sound like.....he, he.  By the way, try out the

Forum's Kangaroo Slang Quiz.  Back at you mate, first round on me!

 

You know it's just joke lang, my friend.  Like you I have spent many hours at my local sari-sari store.  It's central

station for all the latest tsismis (gossips), buying cold beer and cheap cigarettes.  It's also a great opportunity to

get to know your village or barrio by meeting new friends for life.  Give out LED mini flashlights to the barangay

tanods and a nice bottle of Crown Royal to the barangay captain -- this I have done many times.  It's back to the

basics by living in a village, where I scratch your back and you scratch mine.......  

 

Respectfully -- Jake 

 

My amigo, park the bus, pull up a chair and we will sink a few neck oil of the gods, my door is always open and I will teach you the proper way to talk :cheersty:

Edited May 4, 2014 by Frosty

[BlancoDiablo]

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