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⌛ Texas artist planning to retire in Dumaguete

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    Howdy from Texas!

    My wife and I (she's from Manila) have a piece of property on the outskirts of Dumaguete and plan to build a house there for our retirement.

    I'm an artist by trade. I'm also a writer, working on a book at this time. I hope to build a studio by the house and share it with other artists.

    We'll be going there in December. I love Dumaguete. It's so much better than the busy, crowded Manila. Manila has its charm, but Dumaguete has much more.

    You can visit my website at Texas International Pop Festival - Home Page

    I'm an old hippie and a peace freak.

    Peace,
    Richard
     
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    Welcome Richard!

    You will fit right in! Most of my friends are artists! Maybe when you're in town you could meet up with us and I could introduce you to the local artists of our city!! :smile:
     
    cheskaraul, Mar 18, 2007
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    That would be cool. I'm hoping that there will be lots of artists, it being a university town. I have had thoughts of having a studio next to my house where some locals could share space with me for free. I'm always looking for ways to promote otherwise wasted talent, and I know how it is not to have access to materials. Unfortunately, I can't retire for another eleven years or so. I'm only 54. Wish I could today, but... We'll be there in December, though.
     
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    THAT would be cool. We have Maria Galleria right now which has lots of artworks but adding another one would be great! More variety! You're sure to meet a lot of artists for sure!
     
    cheskaraul, Mar 19, 2007
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    Really? Where is it? Have you got a picture of it? I'll definitely stop by.
     
    wretched_hyena, Mar 20, 2007
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    I knew a Swiss artist doing nice things from his home south of Dgte, but he left.

    Have you been to Dgte hyena? Seems like I've known so many Richards in Dgte, though I can't see any of them being artists..
     
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    Yes, I've been there. My wife's family is from there. We have a piece of land that we plan to build on for retirement.
     
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    Hey, I used to be a big fan of KPFT (Pacifica radio) back when I lived in East Texass.

    Howdy!
     
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    I listen to Pacifica on the internet sometimes. It's nice to get the other side of the news!
     
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