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By: Ten Business Ideas I’m Thinking of Trying | Live In The Philippines

Ten Business Ideas I’m Thinking of Trying | Live In The Philippines — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:01:47 +0000

[...] while ago, I responded to an inquiry on Bob’s Snowbird posting, where I mentioned that my travel schedule is starting to get very tiring. Quite frankly, I [...]

By: Danny

Danny — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:24:53 +0000

Hi John,

No that explanation was not too long at all, I actually enjoy hearing about your life there, as well as your business life. But I know that you are ready for the traveling to slow down, so you can enjoy your family life. If you do have two more years of this traveling, I hope it is a quick 2 years for you…and the Japan project doesn’t sound too bad, if Rebecca and the baby are able to live there with you.
Still stress is stress, just remember in the end it will all be good, keep your head up, and just keep going…and of course you always have a beautiful lady and baby waiting at home for you.

Take care,
Danny

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:08:17 +0000

Hi Macky, Zihuat is very nice – liked the architecture of the houses there too. BUT do not swim in the water – the water is so warm and rich with tiny living creatures!! At least that was so when we were there – there were lots of little krill-like creatures stuck to the dive suit, hair, ears — yuk. Not harmful but not fun having them inside your ears.

By: MindanaoBob

MindanaoBob — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:07:47 +0000

Hi Toting – Certainly, traveling with an open mind, and leaning toward acceptance is very important for any traveler!

By: Toting

Toting — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:46:47 +0000

If a person will come to the Philippines with an open mind and tolerance and this is not only in the Philippines but all through out the World. You will be OK. Travelling to a different place and away from home will entail new experiences, new truths, new cultures etc., but if you have an opened mind and try to understand and tolerate the new place, it will be easy for the person to accept and be assimilated. If a traveller/snowbird will research the place, things will be easier. Persons that are picky with food tend to limit the experience. Food is one of the ways to enjoy a culture.

In conclusion. See the Philippines with open eyes and treat each surprises as part of understanding a new knowledge.

I encourage snowbirding in the Philippines!! Bob you can actually start a business catering to snowbirds!! Other expats can do the same in their respective adaptive Philippine Island.

MABUHAY!!

By: MindanaoBob

MindanaoBob — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:33:11 +0000

Hi John – You are nearly 100% correct… except that I came from Washington, not Oregon! Sounds like you are pretty far from Jackson!

By: John

John — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:50:09 +0000

Hi Bob !, Ya I remember you saying you liked wyoming before after traveling here from oregon. Yes wyoming is pretty but I’m from the south eastern part and I think oregon is as close as we are to Jackson he he he! The wind blows like crazy in the winter here in my area. Take care Bob!

By: MindanaoBob

MindanaoBob — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:08 +0000

Hi Ann – Nice to hear from you, it’s been a while! Sounds like you have a nice plan there! Good luck with it.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:13:41 +0000

Hi Bob,

Snowbird, I like that saying… We belong to this category. This is really our plan in 10-15 yrs (I know it’s a long time from now, and I can’t wait) hopefully; our house is paid by then, since we are paying extra towards the principal, and our kids can manage on their own. I love the U.S. but, I can’t really picture myself growing old here.

By: MindanaoBob

MindanaoBob — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:21:41 +0000

Hi Bruce – No doubt about it. During times like this, there is huge money to be made by those in a position to do so, and the confidence to take risk. Same thing happened during the Great Depression.