Stokkevn

I have been speaking to a friend in Australia who bought his wife's family a jeepney when he was here, it was bought because, if they made their own money they would not keep on asking him for it. A year later he came back here to find the jeepney on bricks with no engine, gearbox, wheels or back axle, apparently it had broke down and despite the income from it no one could afford to repair it so they just sold off the bits for a fraction of what he paid for it.

So what has happened to your friends boat comes as no surprise.

Some wise person on this site said that if you wanted a business here that had a million at the end of the first year, start with 2 million. Such wise words.

mikek1

stokkevn

Absolutely agree...........brother bought 2 and they were so badly maintained both were rendered useless.

Mikek1

nonthaburi

which reminds me of the proverb:

the best way to make a small fortune in...(insert country)....is to come with a large fortune....

And so true in many cases.

Simon1983

Many of the large lots here have high walls with barbed wire on the top and bougainvillea growing up the inside of the walls, and trained along the barbed wire.
Those that cant afford this seem to go for broken glass stuck into the top of the wall.

When I first arrived here we had an open front garden and when my wife said she wanted to put up a wall and a gate, to give us more privacy more than security, I didn't like it.
As a Brit I find gates and walls a bit unfriendly. But since having the walls and gates installed it did give us more privacy.

I've not really worried about security here. Had a few people wandering through my garden and taking random items (a dog muzzle, a pair of flip flops) and neighbours have had chickens and ducks stolen, but in general both places I've lived here have been very friendly, everyone knows everyone, and we haven't had to worry about crime.

But if you can budget it then securing your parameters is definitely worth doing.
Have dogs but chain them up at night. That way they will bark, alerting you, but hopefully wont be able to eat any poisoned meat thrown over the wall.

Millhouse

All OK? You've not been poisoned eating meat thrown over the fence have you?

Awfully quiet.

Stokkevn

His gf must have caught him using the site and he is still trying to extract his nuts from the wringer.

Dorothy

Or it's watermelon season and he's otherwise disposed.

Stokkevn

I have mentioned this watermelon diet to my missus before, all I got was an apple.

Philosophical 11

Greetings!

Yes, I have been a bit quiet because its all matrimonial bliss here. Life is good!

The security issue which I mentioned last time out has been kicked into the long grass it seems. New barbed was going to be put up by my lovely lady but nothing has materialized. And I doubt if it will.

The solar powered boat is moving along slowly. Not literally. Solar panels have been received and requires to be installed etc. Still cannot see it working.

My mates fishing boat has been fixed and repainted. New propeller, shaft and other odds and ends. Brought in an excellent catch the other day judging by the pics.

We visited Davao a week ago for a few weeks and had a great time. Crocodile park was awesome and I believe that is where the then Davao Death Squad got rid of some of its victims. Went to President Dutertes house which he has in a sub division there and sadly he wasn't in. My lovely lady took selfies outside his house with a cardboard cut out. The only problem I had was that Davao is a non-smoking city which includes e-cigs. Sneaky puffs when we were out and about were met with a wagging finger from her and a few harsh words. So I had to take extra sneaky puffs. She has an issue with deadlines. A deadline must have its own deadline. For instance, if a bus is due to arrive at 4.00 pm.....the deadline to be there is 3.30. That 3.30 deadline must also have a deadline which would be 3.00 pm. This manifested itself when getting the flight which was due to depart at 9.40 am. Already checked in on-line so had to be there by 9.00am. We were staying overnight about 30 mins cab ride away from the airport. This meant that she was up at 4.00 am packing clothes into the suitcase ready to go. I was not amused.

Had a few friends visit during a festival here and I sadly had one beer too many. This meant that me and the friends were dancing to the music. But this was deemed to be drunk and off she marched home disgusted that I dare enjoy myself. Cue Pinay Pout and the usual threats. All back to normal later the next day.

Soooo....its all good here. Still have little issues which will be dealt with in my own time.

But bigger things are to come. Getting married after the divorce comes through and buying this house. My finances are just about exhausted after the divorce settlement but my income from my 2 pensions are adequate. But I am rich in other ways. I have a beautiful lady and live near to the beach. What more can a man wish for?

Regards

xizzles

You, sir, are a good man. I wish you the best of health and happiness to enjoy it all!

quiltman

So pleased life is sunny for you long may it continue.

Stokkevn

A rich girlfriend with a sea going motor cruiser and unlimited supply of beer.

David Mashael

Make that a sailing yacht and I'd have to agree.

Philosophical 11

Thanks for your kind remarks so far. Very much appreciated and welcomed.

I still have an issue with trust not so much with her but with her family. I am always wary, but perhaps that's a good thing.

Here is an example: We ran out of gas yesterday and my lovely lady asked her father to get a refill and a spare bottle. It is the blue 11kgs variety if that makes a difference. I have a receipt charging 2 x 760 for the gas plus 2k for a spare bottle which I assume is a deposit. I expected 1520 for the gas but somehow think 2k for the bottle is wrong. I sincerely hope it is me that is wrong.....

We have a foreigner friend who parks his small truck at our place when he is away. It is my responsibility for which he gives me a crate of beer each month. Not long after he parked it here for the first time, I noticed it missing when I came back from a walk. Apparently the family borrowed it. I was angry....no one asked me so I can obtain permission. My lovely lady said she asked permission from my mates gf. Needless to say it has not been moved since it was returned. Perhaps I am being too sensitive about such matters.

Anyway....prices of gas cylinders would be interesting!

Regards

Stokkevn

I got a spare gas tank about 4/5 years ago and I am sure I paid somewhere around P1,200/1,300, so P2,000 might be a bit expensive but does depend on how far you live from a main town/city. In Manila they are P1,200.