Jeff Bridges (a.k.a. "Jeffrey Labowski", a.k.a. "The Dude" from the movie "The Big Lebowski")
Just not getting lucky with the kind of woman they think they deserve. The question then becomes; Why are these women getting involved with...
I've noticed a pattern, not only in PI but here in the US as well. There are guys that are unable to compete in the mating game who somehow...
Turns out it didn't take much research to find the actual inheritance law being paraphrased. In the Civil Code of the Philippines, Book 3,...
It would be helpful if you cited your source please.
As long as one group of people perceives another as being "lower class" the abuse humans foist upon each other will persist. This includes...
That's an intriguing thought. I'll look into it. Thanks!
Some may find it ironic then that it was an American woman who spent me into bankruptcy and a Filipina that has been frugal and wise.
The second bit of conspicuous worth from this thread is learning a Brit slang word. That's about it though. World Wide Words: Chav
Good post Rev. Having been in various service-oriented industries it's an all-too-common occurrence for customers to blame the guy that shows up...
I appreciate the feedback and these things have been reflected upon. The wife's family is in Dagupan, Luzon. That's far enough. (edit: The...
Ah, so true. After all, the pretty displays we watch with all the pretty pictures flashing by sympathetically with engaging tunes and beautiful...
Hi cactusflower! Thank you for the question as it is something high on my list of non-polluting activities. Many hail the modern sewer system as...
Over the years I’ve become, what you may call, cynical towards life in the Empire of Consumption (meaning the U.S.). I want out of the corporate...
Once again, it depends on the lifestyle you choose, but the point about inflation is something that shouldn't be overlooked. Right now inflation...
You may want to check this thread. http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/general-chat/budget-living-dumaguete-2914.html
An estimated 30 million Filipinos live on less than $1 a day according to some statistics. My wife experienced this for a while as a young girl....
The one beneficial bit from this thread is a reality check for foreigners. I know how easy it is to fall under the spell of the Philippines and...
Well, it is the tropics after all, isn't it? Life of all kinds thrives in a hot, moist environment. I doubt anyone can be 100% effective at...
It depends entirely on your lifestyle. Some Westerners arrive thinking they can have the same lifestyle as they had in their home country for less...
