Philippines Bound #2

[davewe]

I could just say a "me too" to Mogo's topic but I'll add a few more details about our own journey to the Philippines. He does have us beat by a week or so. We are due to arrive in Dumaguete August 1st (more or less). Our house is sold and the last checkbox toward the closing process is done; so it closes in a week. Will spend a week at a friends house before we take off.

We booked a month to month rental apartment, where we were able to ship our BB boxes. There was a hiccup last night. The apartment people sent me an email detailing what I would need to take care of myself (bed sheets, pots and pans). They also told us the apartment has a LAN cable only. Janet, who has gotten used to fast internet and wifi pouted a minute until I reminded her that I would be bringing my wifi router and having worked in Networking for 15 years knew how to plug the ethernet cord into the wifi router lol. Of course I can't solve the speed issues.

Unlike Mogo I don't think a bike is in my future but a car is. Also unlike Mogo, I am bringing my slightly rose colored glasses (Maui Jims of course). I think that both he and I feel pretty optimistic about our moves and that's a good thing. There will be plenty of opportunities to feel pessimistic in the future and probably a few people to encourage me along those lines, so starting out with a brighter tint works for me.

I too discovered this forum years ago after being frustrated by the general negativity of a couple of other forums. I too want to thank all of you for your well reasoned thoughts and guidance.

Now if only my guitar can survive the journey the trip will be perfect!

[Dave Hounddriver]

6 hours ago, davewe said:

There will be plenty of opportunities to feel pessimistic in the future and probably a few people to encourage me along those lines

One good woman with a positive attitude can balance the few people encouraging you to be pessimistic.  Such is my experience.  (I just realized there are members here who claim to have a great wife and yet their outlook is still pessimistic.) So even when you drop the rose colored glasses, as you will from time to time, just pick them up and dust them off and put them back on.  It really is more fun in Philppines.

Enjoy your journey.

[sonjack2847]

Took your time didn`t you.

[mogo51]

Wishing you both a safe trip to Dumaguete and an easy transition to life in Phils.  Moving is always a PIA, but it is just about behind us.

I thought of getting similar type accommodation, but as we had already seen the 'resort' where we will be staying, I knew it was what I needed at least in the short term.  

Sit back like us and enjoy the ride.

[Queenie O.]

Best wishes for your travel here and new adventures in Dumaguete Dave. 

[Jack Peterson]

[virginprune]

Best wishes for your move to new life

[Jake]

As you may know DaveWe, there are plenty of talented Filipinos that you can jam with.  Perhaps be a member of a band, you singing with a Filipino accent while the Filipinos are belting a song with an American accent.  

Bon Voyage!  

[davewe]

14 hours ago, sonjack2847 said:

Took your time didn`t you.

Yeah, I'm a bit slower in my old age! Look forward to seeing you, Jack, Dave, etc. soon!

[bastonjock]

good luck with your move buddy , im hoping that my house will be sold shortly ,its been one hell of a time trying to unwrap the ex wife and get the house sold ,i first hit on the idea of moving out to the Philipines about 3.5 years ago ,im crossing my fingers that the sale will go through ,i plan on arriving in cebu next January ,first grandchild due in December ,then im planning to retire early in the phills