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    Cool Life is Good..

    I've always been happy to retire to the Philippines.

    It's now been just over 2 years here.
    We first arrived here November 2014
    First 18 months in Davao City next 7 months in between Cubao and Marikina City

    Yes, I've had some issues but nothing too much. I've grown to see the advantages of life here.
    I doubt there is anything to convince me to return to UK.
    Life here is really quite free. I can do pretty much whatever I want.

    Here in Marikina there everything I want. Anything else is within a few minutes ride on the LRT.

    For those folks who may have a retirement life in the Philippines planned in their minds, with a few givens, it's a great choice.

    I enjoyed a life in Davao and Mindanao, especially as we had so many family members there.
    But living in our house, rather than renting, and doing whatever we want in terms of refurbishment is just the best.
    Our decision to return to Marikina from Davao was made in perfect timing. Especially with the drop in RoE.

    Today we made a big effort to decorate our humble home with Christmas decorations and lights.
    Wow. Beautiful.

    The world is our oyster...


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    Pleased you have settled in Peter considering the journey into the unknown that you took, good luck for the future hopefully many happy years ahead


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    Nice to hear it's all worked out for you, now how about some pics of your decorations?


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    Good to hear Peter.

    I only got back yesterday, but missing my loved ones so much already.

    Health would be my big concern if deciding to retire there.
    Ok now ... BUT.

    I don't fancy bankruptcy AND a painful death.

    Other than that, I could live on my meagre pension I reckon.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Good to hear Peter.

    I only got back yesterday, but missing my loved ones so much already.

    Health would be my big concern if deciding to retire there.
    Ok now ... BUT.

    I don't fancy bankruptcy AND a painful death.

    Other than that, I could live on my meagre pension I reckon.
    Yeah Ill Health is my biggest issue to, its something we all have to face eventually.


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    The other day... with my niece and my son:
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    Lovely photo Graham


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    Thanks Michael.

    We had just been to the school of my niece (who lives with us).

    She'd wanted me to sign and collect her report ... in front of the whole school.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Thanks Michael.

    We had just been to the school of my niece (who lives with us).

    She'd wanted me to sign and collect her report ... in front of the whole school.
    Your five minutes of fame, nice one. Sorry to see you returned earlier than expected, better luck next time Graham


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    Yeah, I have an OAP bungalow Michael, and I think it's taking the P if I'm sauntering off for a couple of months at a time. Don't want to upset the council. These places are like rocking horse poo.

    I'll just pay the extra for several shorter trips.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Yeah, I have an OAP bungalow Michael, and I think it's taking the P if I'm sauntering off for a couple of months at a time. Don't want to upset the council. These places are like rocking horse poo.

    I'll just pay the extra for several shorter trips.
    Good thinking I suppose


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