Philippines related site, check it out.

[Lancer]

Zkribbler, sounds good. I think we need to plan on meeting, and also figure you might need to get to the house on your own. That wouldn't be the end of the world as everyone in town knows where it is. I'll explain. The trick is flying into Tagbilaran without switching airports in Manila. Every airline except PAL has to switch from international to domestic, two different places. So, Fly PAL into Manila, switch to a domestic flight into Tag, grab a tricycle to the Bus station and grab a bus to Jagna. They'll drop you at the market where you grab a tricycle to the house. Everyone knows Dolores's house by the last name.

If you wait a few days past the 21st we can meet you in Tag.

Anyway, we can discuss this over the phone when you call this weekend.

che, why not spend your unemployment time there?

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by Lancer
che, why not spend your unemployment time there?

Because in order to continue getting checks, I have to be present and able to work, should someone offer me a job. Otherwise, I'd be committing fraud, and I tend to obey the law and not abuse the system.

Actually, there's a way around it. I'd have to move to the Phils and look for work there. Since I'm not required to take a job that pays less than 80% of my former gig, I'd be golden.

[Lancer]

So? You paid the unemployment insurance while you were working, right? So screw em...

Thing is, when you get back you have no $ coming in. Have to take whatever came along.

[Colonâ„¢]

Originally posted by Lancer
Colon wanted to join us next August '05 but it turns out we'll only be staying until May '05. Any other time work for you Colon?

Hmmmaybe the x-mas/new year period, but I don't think that's very likely. The Easter period is another option but it's probably too close to the exams period. And in either case I can only stay for 2 weeks at most.

How do you subscribe to this thread? I know there's a fuskin button for it somewhere but can't find it.

[Lancer]

Colon, Christmas is a nice time. Carolers come by the house and sing traditional songs for a few coins. Easter is part of 'holy week'. Alot of church stuff going on...a procession where everyone walks behind a statue, etc.

You're welcome any time Colon.

I don't know about subscribing, I just set the page in 'favorites'.

[Ted Striker]

how we supposed to get ahold of you while you're over there?

[Lancer]

Come and knock on our door Derek, and be the man.

There's an internet cafe in Jagna these days, so I will post every day or two. Likely Dolores will set up an email account under some embarrassing address like 'BoholCutie'@etc... that I can get mail at.

[Lancer]

http://www.boholsandugo.com/mbscand.php

More info on the Bohol beauty contest.

[chequita guevara]

You're in Bohol? Forget it. People have been kidnapped on the islands near Mindanao. I ain't getting my head chopped off.

[Lancer]

"You're in Bohol? Forget it. People have been kidnapped on the islands near Mindanao. I ain't getting my head chopped off."

True, people have been killed in the islands near Mindanao. The little MOSLEM islands in the Sulu sea, SOUTH of Mindanao. Che, listen now. SOUTHERN Mindanao and those little islands down south of there are a problem, but not to us. In comparison I live in Oregon and am not the least concerned about the LA gangs.

Don't come this time if you're scared. Instead listen to the discriptions of the Poly posters who do. Maybe you can make it another year.

[chequita guevara]

People got grabbed in Palawan. Bohol is easier to get to from Mindanao than Palawan.

[Lancer]

Did they? Hmm. Then again, Palawan has alot of Moslems.

Bohol has very few. Che, you can cross the road in front of your house and get hit by a car...

Over 100,000 Americans live in the Phils full time. I've seen maybe a hundred or two wandering around Bohol. This is my 4th trip and I've never felt threatened.

[chequita guevara]

[Ted Striker]

Originally posted by Lancer
Did they? Hmm. Then again, Palawan has alot of Moslems.

Bohol has very few. Che, you can cross the road in front of your house and get hit by a car...

Over 100,000 Americans live in the Phils full time. I've seen maybe a hundred or two wandering around Bohol. This is my 4th trip and I've never felt threatened.

I know of a couple that live there full time.

Friends of friends.

[MRT144]

LMAO. slices of cheese. why not a baguatte