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Feb 24, 2021 23:48:59 GMT
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The national press in this part of the world tend to be pretty fawning of authority, rarely criticising government or an individual, unless it obvious that person is no longer in favour with the powers that be, in which case all bets are off. All I can assume is that Police Major General Vicente Danao Jr must be well in with Duterte & Co., therefore beyond reproach, for now. This appeared in the press the other day showing him attempting to destroy some illegal gaming machines…  "National Capital Region Police Office chief Police Major General Vicente Danao Jr. destroys 136 units of illegal video karera on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Southern Police District Command headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City."If that had been the soaraway Sun, it’d be, “Danno Loses Head Over One Armed Bandits!” or somesuch.  |
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2021 23:49:23 GMT by georgeb
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Corr, he's got half a title, doesn't he. Just needs to add a PHD on to the end for the complete effect.
I bet he didn't get through all 136 before he snapped the hammer!
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VB for me when in Aussieland. Visitors Beer |
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Feb 25, 2021 11:05:54 GMT
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Just needs to add a PHD on to the end for the complete effect. PHD = Philippine Highschool Diploma? |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Feb 25, 2021 11:10:29 GMT
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Also; is that an essential piece of PPE he's wearing on his midriff or as it's the Philippines more likely a Hello Kitty fanny pack? |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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Feb 28, 2021 12:28:37 GMT
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Well, what can I say? Some of you will have read of my earlier abode moving shenanigans before. If so, you’ll understand what an utter, utter pain it is in this part of the world. We’ve had agents who don’t talk, agents that show you places completely different from what you want and agents who don’t even listen to where you want to live! We’ve had owners who lie, don’t honour deals, owners who are plain and simply bloody loco! My advice, phone a friend. Now, as an aside, I like a nice watch. I’m not a snob about it, doesn’t have to be Rolex (just as well, I’m not keen on most of them) or Omega, but do I like TAG Hueur. They’re good quality, sensibly priced, not stupid big and have one or two models I really like. To this end, I connected with a girl who deals in second-hand (or pre-owned in the latest parlance) and have over the last couple of years, equipped the family. I’ve always bought from Debs, she describes accurately, isn’t stupid on price and does everything she says she’ll do. So we’ve got quite matey over the time. Now, it’s moving time again. We need to be further south than we are now, due to My Little Darlin’ wanting a career in aviation, so Parañaque (pronounced Para-knee-a-key, the ñ giving the knee sound) was our target. I got in touch with three agents. 1, used Viber almost exclusively to contact me then, when she dicked me around, claimed it wasn’t her fault as she hardly ever checked her Viber account. 2, promised to call and I never heard from him again. 3, was very willing, great at contacting me, fit as a butcher’s dog, but the houses were nothing like I’d asked for. In the meantime, I’d contacted Debs. “Looking at moving down your way, know any agents?” “No, but a friend of mine is looking to rent one.” Off we pop on last Saturday morning. Saw the house, it was everything we’d asked for. I said what I was prepared to pay and Debs negotiated a deal that both me and the owner was happy with (so a good one for all). This morning, met the owners, signed up, paid deposit and security and get the keys on 12th March. How easy is that?         The place is vast. The main bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite and we've two rooms (over and above kitchen, dining and lounge) at the front we don't know what to do with yet! Garden for the dogs, always in shade from trees, massive garage and a couple of handy outbuildings for storing my car bits and bobs. Happy with that.  So yeah, phone a friend. |
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Feb 28, 2021 13:15:08 GMT
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And judging by the cage it looks secure too.
Delighted for ye buddy.
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eternaloptimist
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Feb 28, 2021 13:47:08 GMT
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Looks terrific!
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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bstardchild
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Feb 28, 2021 14:15:33 GMT
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Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know Looks like a decent place and if it ticks all your needs and wants at a price you are happy with then that has to be a win How long can you rent it for? |
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Feb 28, 2021 15:30:06 GMT
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Good news, I hope.
Looks good though.
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jamesd1972
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Feb 28, 2021 18:15:03 GMT
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Nice, space for a project car (not a rolling resto like the P38😃)
Enjoy, will look forward to updates.
James
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Feb 28, 2021 21:13:18 GMT
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And it looks like you’ll be blessed with God as your co driver everytime you leave the garage! Hope the move goes smoothly!
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Ich habe kein Geld!
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Feb 28, 2021 23:35:38 GMT
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And judging by the cage it looks secure too. Delighted for ye buddy. Every house is like a fortress here. In addition, there's two lots of security to get through, plus the Brothers Dim, of course! Pics don't do it justice, it's really nice inside, and out. Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know Looks like a decent place and if it ticks all your needs and wants at a price you are happy with then that has to be a win How long can you rent it for? Yes, got a good deal on a 1+1 year contract. The second year is still less than they were originally asking for, so a win there. Good news, I hope. Looks good though. Good news indeed Rian. Looking forward to the move now. Nice, space for a project car (not a rolling resto like the P38😃) Enjoy, will look forward to updates. James Got a couple more jobs on the '38 to do, then there'll be a car for Tania that I'll have to look after, so we'll see.  |
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Looks good. Will you need to chicken wire the bottom of the fence so the smaller mutts can't get thru?
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No mention of how near/far the nearest watering hole is yet - are you feeling ok George?
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Looks good. Will you need to chicken wire the bottom of the fence so the smaller mutts can't get thru?  Yes, and for one of them, the smallest mesh they do! I'm surprised he's not taken a header off the balcony yet. No mention of how near/far the nearest watering hole is yet - are you feeling ok George? There's plenty but, given the lockdown and the fact we've only been there in the mornings, I don't know which are open yet. Doesn't help that each city within Metro Manila makes their own rules up. However, my pal Fritz, fellow P38 owner who runs an excellent garage specialising in European motors and is also partial to a beer, apparently lives about 750m away from our new place. I'm sure he'll be an excellent source of guidance. I'm not panicking yet, put it that way! |
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Last Edit: Mar 1, 2021 8:50:12 GMT by georgeb
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Looks a great space George and nicely done out.
We're looking at relocating from Sydney to Perth as you can get a 3 bedroom house for what we're paying for a 1 bedroom apartment. Plus all the friends we have in Australia are in Perth.
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Looks good George...moving house is such a pain!
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Looks a great space George and nicely done out. We're looking at relocating from Sydney to Perth as you can get a 3 bedroom house for what we're paying for a 1 bedroom apartment. Plus all the friends we have in Australia are in Perth. 'tis too. We're very happy with it. Funny, it's obviously a bit more expensive than where we are now, because it so much bigger, but a similar house only 6 or 7kms north, but with a "smart" Makati address, is 3-4 times what we're paying! Hmm, I'm moving, it's all of 15kms, but Sydney to Perth, that's definite relocation! I've toyed with Australia a couple of times over the years and Perth always appealed, for some reason. Looks good George...moving house is such a pain! Cheers Phil, looking forward to getting in now. Moving is right up there with dropping dead on the list of not-recommended stuff. Thing is, furniture aside, moving me = 1 P38 load. Moving the womenfolk? That's a whole different logistical nightmare! |
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If you enlisted the extended family to help, you'd end up with less stuff to move?
But you might find yourself short on silver forks..
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