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[Arthur Little]

i will stay on as an active member and try and contribute to the board and help others ...

... that's nice to know! I did this too ... for two reasons: (i) The forum was a great help to ME when MY Myrna was applying for her visa - and I've always wanted to be able to help others. And (ii) I very much enjoy the fellowship engaged in by our regulars - including yourself.

[IainBusby]

thanks for the words of encouragement guys

on the subject of posting on the forum- i guess a lot of people will use the info to get the visa then bugger off never to be heard of again-that of course is their perogative personally i will stay on as an active member and try and contribute to the board and help others with my limited knowledge (very limited re Philippines but more extensive about Thailand to be honest )

i am a member on a very active board that has a membership of probably 30,000+ but i guess that only a few hundred of those are regular posters. its no use complaining about the lurkers and posters cos they are a part of forum life i guess. i prefer to take an active part but not everyones the same

I did this too ... for two reasons: (i) The forum was a great help to ME when MY Myrna was applying for her visa - and I've always wanted to be able to help others.

I agree. If you've joined this forum and taken advantage of the wealth of advice from people who have been there, done that, and in some cases, done it twice, then I think you should stick around and pass on what you've gone through personally and what you've learned along the way.

[Arthur Little]

...but not everyones the same

... sadly, this is all too often the way things turn out!

[KeithD]

... sadly, this is all too often the way things turn out!

Maybe the smell of dried fish puts them off

[Arthur Little]

Maybe the smell of dried fish puts them off

Oh ... possibly! Never thought of that!

[justchecking]

In my case I have tried to stick around and share what I can with others - but as I am not a daily visitor (and wasn't before either - although admittedly more regular) usually all the questions I can help with have been answered and I think I'm not needed!!! Also this is the first forum I ever joined and I still find it a bit weird communicating with all sorts of people on thoughts and feelings (and have found my occasional foray into sharing thoughts not respected!), I don't have facebook or any other social networking sites and don't intend to - so I tend to stick to help where I can - hence not very visible.

On the age thing I am a British female and my Filippino husband is 7 years younger than me...not a huge gap, but demonstrating that we are all different - the CFO hadn't dealt with a guy for a settlement visa before, but I'm sure you guys know of someone!! This is also a reason for difference, he doesn't want to go shopping so can't empathise on those issues!!!

Keep at it all!

[Sim11UK]

In my case I have tried to stick around and share what I can with others - but as I am not a daily visitor (and wasn't before either - although admittedly more regular) usually all the questions I can help with have been answered and I think I'm not needed!!! Also this is the first forum I ever joined and I still find it a bit weird communicating with all sorts of people on thoughts and feelings (and have found my occasional foray into sharing thoughts not respected!), I don't have facebook or any other social networking sites and don't intend to - so I tend to stick to help where I can - hence not very visible.

On the age thing I am a British female and my Filippino husband is 7 years younger than me...not a huge gap, but demonstrating that we are all different - the CFO hadn't dealt with a guy for a settlement visa before, but I'm sure you guys know of someone!! This is also a reason for difference, he doesn't want to go shopping so can't empathise on those issues!!!

Keep at it all!

I think you're quite a visible member here & I've been interested in your story. Please continue contributing, but only if you want to.

There is a lot more to this site, than just visa issues. It's ongoing, integration, daily advice, social networking, plus it can be a laugh.

Seeing I'm involved in a Fil/Brit relationship, I don't expect to be losing interest in this site, anytime soon.

[bornatbirth]

Maybe the smell of dried fish puts them off

the wife as just cooked dried fish

the house, her hair , her clothes infact everywhere smells

[keithAngel]

Maybe the smell of dried fish puts them off

Talking of which

[Pacita]

My ex husband was 13 years older than me, I did not marry/divorce him because of anything you mentioned but because he doesn't look after his family well. He can bear not to see his kids because he doesn't want to part with any penny of his like he always did while we were still living together. Just today, I've collected balikbayan boxes from what you call an 'odd couple' and they seem very happy. They are now going back to the Philippines to settle down there. There must have been 30 years difference between them. For me age doesn't matter, it's how you treat your partner. And how do you know that older men doesn't satisfy young women? Do you know how to satisfy a woman?

[KeithD]

Do you know how to satisfy a woman?

Take her shopping!

[Pete/London]

Take her shopping!

Works every time

[IainBusby]

Works every time

I think that all of them would much prefer to go shopping three times a day than to have sex four times night.

[IainBusby]

I think that all of them would much prefer to go shopping three times a day than to have sex four times night.

mind you, at my age her indoors doesn't get the second option anyway.

[sars_notd_virus]

Great Idea!!!Shopping ..Sex is a good therapy with your partner of course

[triple5]

I think that all of them would much prefer to go shopping three times a day than to have sex four times night.

I think i'd rather go shopping 3 times a day than have to perform 4 times a night Maybe its just the heat here zapping my powers

[Sim11UK]

I think i'd rather go shopping 3 times a day than have to perform 4 times a night Maybe its just the heat here zapping my powers

Well you are 36 now ...you're getting on a bit, you old foreigner!

[triple5]

Well you are 36 now ...you're getting on a bit, you old foreigner!

haha No idea how I'll keep up when I get to your age

[Pete/London]

mind you, at my age her indoors doesn't get the second option anyway.

That`s ok Iain, you will get your second wind soon Me being a bit older all I get is the wind

[Sim11UK]

haha No idea how I'll keep up when I get to your age

Well enjoy the next ten years, coz it's all downhill from then on.

[KeithD]

Well enjoy the next ten years, coz it's all downhill from then on.

Speak for yourself

[gWaPito]

I think that all of them would much prefer to go shopping three times a day than to have sex four times night.

I beg to differ...we like 4 times a day, I think the shopping is the consolation prize if you can't provide the 4 times a day
Jane and I recomend ginsing full strength twice a day

If you want to to shop, try Ann Summers...many toys for girls and boys

[Sim11UK]

Speak for yourself

Well we all know that really, just got to let the "young'un's" think that...let them worry a bit.

[Pete/London]

Jane and I recomend ginsing full strength twice a day

You do know that the Koreans use it as a grinding paste, you will wear your stump out

[aposhark]

Hi all,
With reference to people buggering off when they get their wives to the UK or Filipinas finally arriving here, I think that everything changes for all of us when couples are finally together.
Day-to-day married life kicks in and many are probably working all the hours they can as their wife will have little or no work at first.
I would love to have more time to post and read through the threads.
I still see that I have 4000+ unread posts all the time
That is always daunting

[aposhark]

mind you, at my age her indoors doesn't get the second option anyway.

Hi Iain, I used to know a Norwegian bloke who had business cards made in Singapore that he used to give to ladies.
It was:

I'm a SILENT Man

Any chance to crawl in the sack with you tonight?

If so, keep this card. If not, kindly return it,

As they are expensive.

I am not as good as I once was,

But I am as good ONCE as I ever was.

P.S. You don't have to say "Yes"….JUST SMILE!

[IainBusby]

hi iain, i used to know a norwegian bloke who had business cards made in singapore that he used to give to ladies.
It was:

i'm a silent man

any chance to crawl in the sack with you tonight?
if so, keep this card. If not, kindly return it,
as they are expensive.

i am not as good as i once was,
but i am as good once as i ever was.
p.s. You don't have to say "yes"….just smile!

:d:d:d

[gWaPito]

You do know that the Koreans use it as a grinding paste, you will wear your stump out

Jane has got that covered too, she 'exercises' me.

[walesrob]

Seeing I'm involved in a Fil/Brit relationship, I don't expect to be losing interest in this site, anytime soon.

I've been here since 2005, nearly 5 years, before this forum we only had the old asawa.org, but that was mostly for Americans with a European section - I'm sure Gavin, Geoff(Erve's husband) and Pete will remember it well. I've seen many members come and go on FilipinoUK, but its developed into more than simple visa advice as Clevedon Simes says and this is what keeps members around a bit longer.

[Sim11UK]

but its developed into more than simple visa advice as Clevedon Simes says and this is what keeps members around a bit longer.

Thumbs up! Rob (can't get my smilies to work)