Good day everyone. As a new member I would like to introduce myself. Name is Jacob using the moniker the local name for Amsterdam where I was born 75 years ago. I'm a sailor man with 40 years on the water. Sailing my (sailing) boats all over the world taking paying guest to finance my travels (chartering). Arrived in Bonbonon Feb.1982 being the only yacht there. Sailed/chartered ever since in this island paradise, married my Philippine wife Chris some 19 years ago in Dumaguete. End 2006 we bought our 2 ha hill property in Silab—Amlan, build our house and by planting more than a thousand trees developed this over the years into a mini forest. We have sheep and a cow and a calf to keep the grounds clean, chicken for our own consumption, dogs as security guards and pets and cats and fishes just to take care of. I would like to come in contact with more people raising sheep / growing trees or just enjoying rural live as we do.
Welcome to the DI forum Jacob, and nice introduction. You probably have some interesting stories to share, after traveling all over the world. I know of a German guy who raises goats but haven't heard of anyone raising sheep. There are a few Kiwis here whom I imagine are sheep lovers. (Pun intended, please forgive me, couldn't resist).
North of Dumaguete City I occasionally see an herd of about 20 sheep more or less. Don't know who's the owner, a filipino is watching & guiding them.
Welcome aboard Jacob. It sounds as though you have plenty to keep you busy. I've sailed quite a bit too, but by the sound of it not as much as you. The Vice Governor of Negros Oriental has a small heard of sheep. Maybe they are his?
Welcome Jacob . You know me and I know you, greetings to your wife, I let you know by PM who I am. I did visited you some times together., at your beutifull located selfmade house up on the hill. Greetings J.Diver
I know there're sheepowners around Dgt and know most of them. But they're mostly spanisch mestizos who have people taking care over their flock.I bought/wrangled my starters from them. What I would like is to come in contact with expats with the same(my) interests so we can exchange experiences. Up to now there have been some 160 people looking at the thread but up to now , noe response in that direction. A friend just posted me the following joke. Some of you will reconise the situation I suppose. A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded. "I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?" "I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents." He said, "Do you have a real grudge?" "No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one." "Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?" "Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is 'yes'." "Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?" "Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do." Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?" "Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can't communicate with me."
I know there're sheepowners around Dgt and know most of them. But they're mostly spanisch mestizos who have people taking care over their flock.I bought/wrangled my starters from them. What I would like is to come in contact with expats with the same(my) interests so we can exchange experiences. Up to now there have been some 160 people looking at the thread but up to now , no response in that direction. A friend just posted me the following joke. Some of you will reconise the situation I suppose. A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded. "I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?" "I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents." He said, "Do you have a real grudge?" "No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one." "Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?" "Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is 'yes'." "Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?" "Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do." Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?" "Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can't communicate with me."
