Tom, welcome back.
Hope to meet you soon here. Succes.

 

Thank you guys. I'm sure it will take alot of adjusting, but I'm also looking forwrd to it, with the exception of the flying part. There have been alot of changes in my life, but I think I'm like most people here who have gone through similar things. With Dumaguete on the horizon, I feel excited also, about the prospect of starting over again. I can't say my kids (all grown now) are as happy about the move as I am, but I do like to travel. I'm also looking forward to meeting all of you and getting an education as well as some d*mn good stories. One thing though, don't pull my leg too hard or the d*mn thing will come right off. Why is it that most of the western world (Europe, Australia, New Zealand, & the U.S.) consider the Philippines to be so unsafe? I'm not sure if I should start a new thread on that, but I think I should. Anyway, I'm nearly packed with as little as possible, but should I bring a laptop computer or is it better to just buy a new one there?

 

I would say to bring one from there. Less expensive ,more choices and probably a better quality. I dont know why but it seems the same brands here and there are like night and day. Also you can find newer models there. We are a bit behind here lol

 

I just ordered a new laptop today. I've never bought this particular name brand, but it is called Alienware, and I guess Dell makes them. I've never had a Dell before either, but I'm sure I'll make due with it for a couple of years The laptop that I had wasn't really that old, but after dropping it a few times they tend to stop working. (mental note: no more one legged hopping with laptop computers). I'm sure my cellphone won't be of any use there, and I'm guessing most use the prepay ones? Did I read somewhere that non-Filipino's can't get cellphone packages? I hope my memory is faulty on that one.

 

It Is possible for you to get a cellphone package here. Plenty of foreigners have them

 

I just wasn't sure about the cellphone system for foreigners, but am glad to have this information. Thanks Dave, and stay dry.

 

No worries if you need some help with it after you arrive let me know. One grunt to another