Best Posts in Thread: ARRIVING TO DUMAGUETE JUNE 2016

Sending you strength for your family. Hospice gives great care and friendship. Nice you can be with her too. Enjoy each day, take time to care for yourself as well. Hugs, Patty

 

regarding bed sizes.....there is many sizes here......I have a king size steel coil mattress..............78" long..X 72" ...wide X 8" thick.can get a fitted sheet set here for about 3000p , a bit expensive and only 350 thread count but good quality.

There is a whole variety of sizes and types hereso I guess it depends on what size you need, I got our mattress from dewfoam and they charged 250p to deliver up to Liptong out of Valencia

 

nwlivewire, concerning sheets, bring all flat, beds are varied sizes or bring a few king fitted to use on any size. Bring what is most important. I came with a carry on and two suitcases. Sold everything in the states a few months prior. Life is simple, casual and try to get used to a slower pace. Many times walking is faster than a pedicab ride and a better way to learn about town. Have comfortable sneakers and sandals.

 

F0r most of what I see that you are thinking about bringing, I think you should just send a balikbayan box or two rather than run the risk with customs. Though if you're talking about bringing everything in suitcases you'd probably be ok, but you never know.

I know someone who had a big budget SRRV visa thing 10yrs ago and got raped in Manila by customs even though their SRRV entitled them to this or that

 

Dear Wrye83:

I served with the USN as a Hospital Corpsman - way back in the day. Stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC., I will always have a special place in my heart for the Marine Corps.

Got out after one hitch, married, raised a child, worked as a civilian in coal mining, Union Laborer, Teamster, and Boilermaker. Attended college and performed Reserve duties with the Navy, Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard in three different States.

Then finally served some more AD in the USA (my branch of retirement) in Germany (96/97), and then Iraq (06/07). I worked in MOSes related to Religion (Chaplain Asst.), Personnel, Legal, Journalism, and was eventually assigned as a Military Historical Archivist. Last 10 years was spent as an Archivist. Made it to 20 total years (13 yrs AD/7 yrs NG), but injured during Iraq tour and was eventually medically discharged (2012).

As a woman, I've worked in many non-traditional occupations that have taken me to many different military and civilian locations/conditions . And to be sure, I've NOT had many a dull moment. I've also travelled to over 40+ countries on my own dime and without benefit of military assignment. Now that was fun period of time!

The best friend I ever had in this world (Spouse) is now deceased (07). I feel very fortunate my world was gifted to have known him for 29 years. John was definitely a tall but gentle, one-of-a-kind type of guy with a subtle and dry sense of humor. He had a way about him that made people feel relaxed and at ease. Definitely a Type B fellow and a"human tranquilizer" to my Type A.

Son (Navy Vet) is now married to a woman who came with a "ready-made" family (three kids). I would be very surprised if they ever had a child together. Three is plenty enough to raise up these days! lol

So at this stage in my life, I'm really looking forward to enjoying my time and my freedom to do things I'd like to do for a change - and in the order of my choosing. Not that I haven't had those choices in the past - just saying that I get to put myself and my needs a little closer to the top of the life list now.

After 60 years, I think it's about time - don't you?

My "habits" are these (or not as the case may be): I eat red meat, take a drink from time to time, puff an e-cig (I've quit regular tobacco smoking - this seems to be working), and I don't tote a Sunday Bible on any kind of a regular basis (spiritual, but not religious).

Beyond that, most folks would adjudge me as "socially acceptable".

I've shared more of a sketch of myself and background than I usually do. Matter of fact, not many (other than close friends) know this much about me. I usually hold my privacy and general/personal information close to my vest. My life is not up for general dissemination or discussion unless I choose to make it so.

So how about yourself? Are you a Vet? If so, what branch? And what brought you to Dumaguete?

Thank-you for having this forum Wrye83.

I will read, make notes, and post a thread or two when more current information is needed. I want to arrive reasonably prepared for three years o study (and fun!) in Dumaguete.

I do plan to travel during the off-school periods, so I will be plugged into this web site throughout my stay. I'm sure there is much to see, do, and experience!

V/R,

nwlivewire

 

Background:

Retired military

Female (Probably old enough to be your Mother!)

Using Post 9/11 GI Bill

Silliman University - Tropical Agriculture & other interests

Presently in the US - downsizing even as I write - preparing to launch to Manila for Courtesy SRRV June 2016

Qualify for Courtesy SRRV, so will be in the Manila area until SRRV is issued, then on to Dumaguete.

Have many questions as to what to bring, so will search forums first.

Primary questions revolve around school, computer equipment, connectivity, and electronic gear.

Secondary questions revolve around transportation (vehicle purchase or public transport), renting in a safe and sane place near school, fast & reliable internet/cable and banking.

According to what I have read, under the Courtesy SRRV, I am allotted a small USD value of personal goods I can"import" that will not be customs taxed.

Immediate question is going to be about my electronic gear for school and flat screen TV for import as personal goods under the SRRV customs tax waiver.

Will search the forum first and then ask.

V/R,
nwlivewire