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Post by crapslinger on Feb 22, 2015 17:49:51 GMT
I don't live in Stoke. Kidsgrove? Lol That's spooky how could you tell
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Post by kbillyh on Feb 22, 2015 18:09:16 GMT
Nowt up with Kidsgrove girls and anyone who says there is is adopting a fundamentally racist stance.
Mind you i believe there those Milfy Eskimo girls are supposed to be well up for it, so i shall reserve judgement or any kind of stereotypical viewpoint until i save enough wedge for that particular street in Amsterdam to be within my budget.
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Feb 22, 2015 19:00:10 GMT
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Post by heisenberg88 on Feb 22, 2015 19:00:10 GMT
My mrs is Filipina and we go there every couple years or so. Defo gonna retire there and live out the rest of our days in the sun.
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 19:08:12 GMT
My mrs is Filipina and we go there every couple years or so. Defo gonna retire there and live out the rest of our days in the sun. I used to live in Manila with a filipina mate!
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Feb 22, 2015 19:18:56 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 19:18:56 GMT
Is Fillpina similar to thai then or are they very different culture?
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Post by lawrieleslie on Feb 22, 2015 19:19:35 GMT
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 20:05:19 GMT
Is Fillpina similar to thai then or are they very different culture? A Filipina or Pinay is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with human trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun and some Thai's can be incredibly snooty as well. Filipino's also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - Filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food ~ too much vinegar for my tastes! In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila though, but get out of Manila and you can't possibly fail to be anything but staggered by the overwhelming beauty of a thousand volcanic, coral fringed islands.
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Post by elystokie on Feb 22, 2015 20:31:30 GMT
Is Fillpina similar to thai then or are they very different culture? A Filipina is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun. They also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food. In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila too. Not been to Manila but I thought Bangkok was a shithole (and trust me, I've been to some shitholes in my time :D), Chang Mai was a different proposition altogether, lovely place. On the whole I honestly preferred both Cambodia and Vietnam, Cambodia in particular, missus and two lads thought the same.
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Feb 22, 2015 20:50:44 GMT
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Post by heisenberg88 on Feb 22, 2015 20:50:44 GMT
Is Fillpina similar to thai then or are they very different culture? A Filipina or Pinay is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with human trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun and some Thai's can be incredibly snooty as well. Filipino's also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - Filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food ~ too much vinegar for my tastes! In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila though, but get out of Manila and you can't possibly fail to be anything but staggered by the overwhelming beauty of a thousand volcanic, coral fringed islands. Food in the Philippines is the best I've ever tasted. Lovely food.
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 20:52:57 GMT
A Filipina is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun. They also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food. In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila too. Not been to Manila but I thought Bangkok was a shithole (and trust me, I've been to some shitholes in my time ), Chang Mai was a different proposition altogether, lovely place. On the whole I honestly preferred both Cambodia and Vietnam, Cambodia in particular, missus and two lads thought the same. Having lived in both, I can't agree with the suggestion that Bangkok is worse than Manila. The Phils has the same GDP as India and Bangkok by comparison is the most connected city on the planet! Chalk and cheese. I detest Manila with a passion (apart from The Cowboy Grill)!
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 20:55:54 GMT
A Filipina or Pinay is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with human trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun and some Thai's can be incredibly snooty as well. Filipino's also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - Filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food ~ too much vinegar for my tastes! In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila though, but get out of Manila and you can't possibly fail to be anything but staggered by the overwhelming beauty of a thousand volcanic, coral fringed islands. Food in the Philippines is the best I've ever tasted. Lovely food. Chicken Adobo? You must like your vinegar mate. Some of it is OK like sizzling gambas and of course the lechon, but in the main I struggled to enjoy much of it.
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Post by elystokie on Feb 22, 2015 21:09:59 GMT
Not been to Manila but I thought Bangkok was a shithole (and trust me, I've been to some shitholes in my time :D), Chang Mai was a different proposition altogether, lovely place. On the whole I honestly preferred both Cambodia and Vietnam, Cambodia in particular, missus and two lads thought the same. Having lived in both, I can't agree with the suggestion that Bangkok is worse than Manila. The Phils has the same GDP as India and Bangkok by comparison is the most connected city on the planet! Chalk and cheese. I detest Manila with a passion (apart from The Cowboy Grill)! I don't think I did suggest that Bangkok is worse than Manila, just said I thought it was a shithole, possibly different for a single bloke but I was with my family. As I said in my previous post I've never been to Manila.
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 21:25:04 GMT
Having lived in both, I can't agree with the suggestion that Bangkok is worse than Manila. The Phils has the same GDP as India and Bangkok by comparison is the most connected city on the planet! Chalk and cheese. I detest Manila with a passion (apart from The Cowboy Grill)! I don't think I did suggest that Bangkok is worse than Manila, just said I thought it was a shithole, possibly different for a single bloke but I was with my family. As I said in my previous post I've never been to Manila. Sorry fella, my mistake.... Well, at least if you don't like Bangkok (and it does have some very ropey areas - you're right) you know now that you'll hate Manila!
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Post by elystokie on Feb 22, 2015 22:22:57 GMT
I don't think I did suggest that Bangkok is worse than Manila, just said I thought it was a shithole, possibly different for a single bloke but I was with my family. As I said in my previous post I've never been to Manila. Sorry fella, my mistake.... Well, at least if you don't like Bangkok (and it does have some very ropey areas - you're right) you know now that you'll hate Manila! I may well do, but I'll probably still give it a go Got a mate over there I keep meaning to visit, not Manila but if I'm out that way... Edit - when I was visiting places in the Navy I quite liked shitholes, usually brilliant for blokes on a night out, Naples is a dump, I was one of a 'select few' to actually like it there
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Post by ************** on Feb 22, 2015 22:46:13 GMT
Sorry fella, my mistake.... Well, at least if you don't like Bangkok (and it does have some very ropey areas - you're right) you know now that you'll hate Manila! I may well do, but I'll probably still give it a go Got a mate over there I keep meaning to visit, not Manila but if I'm out that way... Edit - when I was visiting places in the Navy I quite liked shitholes, usually brilliant for blokes on a night out, Naples is a dump, I was one of a 'select few' to actually like it there Get out of Manila and the place is staggeringly beautiful. Did you not get to Subic Bay with the Navy then?
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Post by elystokie on Feb 22, 2015 22:56:08 GMT
I may well do, but I'll probably still give it a go :D Got a mate over there I keep meaning to visit, not Manila but if I'm out that way... Edit - when I was visiting places in the Navy I quite liked shitholes, usually brilliant for blokes on a night out, Naples is a dump, I was one of a 'select few' to actually like it there :) Get out of Manila and the place is staggeringly beautiful. Did you not get to Subic Bay with the Navy then? No, think it was a bit too far East of The Gulf for us, mainly Yanks there I think, certainly by the time I was serving anyway. Furthest East I got with The Navy was Sri Lanka, ship I was on had a brilliant trip lined up for my 3rd deployment out there, things had calmed down and it seemed we were to have the leash extended, then Saddam did his thing and it was all change >:(
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 3:40:57 GMT
There are good ones and bad ones mate, so you need to be very careful as some are just looking for a big money farang. But I find that they generally nag a lot less than western women and usually know how to have a better laugh and tend not to make a drama out of a crisis. The Buddhist thing appeals to me quite a bit too. They seem to age much better too (unless they been working in a paddy field all their lives) and tend to be much less overweight. My missus has friends in her 50's who look like they're in their late twenties. You may also find that you play second fiddle to the family at times, so its swings and roundabouts at the end of the day. Language can be an issue too. Cud do with not having another drama or crisis lol ! What's the thing with Buddhism mate is it all no sex be for marriage or are they not that bothered? Aren't they all veggy's ? Sex before Marriage...In Thailand...ROFL.....And the bit about you treating your wife like a princess...I said so did I...Tried to make her crash in Meir tunnel...Princess Di,,,Car Crash...
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 7:35:58 GMT
Cud do with not having another drama or crisis lol ! What's the thing with Buddhism mate is it all no sex be for marriage or are they not that bothered? Aren't they all veggy's ? Sex before Marriage...In Thailand...ROFL.....And the bit about you treating your wife like a princess...I said so did I...Tried to make her crash in Meir tunnel...Princess Di,,,Car Crash... You're wasted on here Shangs...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 8:31:25 GMT
Sex before Marriage...In Thailand...ROFL.....And the bit about you treating your wife like a princess...I said so did I...Tried to make her crash in Meir tunnel...Princess Di,,,Car Crash... You're wasted on here Shangs... Hey Dude. One of the Banks that I deal with in Singapore have a partnership with Barclays and are gonna try to get me some VIP hospitality at the Asia Trophy in July, so far Arsenal, Stoke and 2 TBA have shown interest, if so , you my friend are welcome to come , if I cant get you in the exec box I promise sincerely that I will throw a Prawn Sandwich down to you at half time. I have written to the club asking if my youngster can be mascot for a game.
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 8:33:47 GMT
You're wasted on here Shangs... Hey Dude. One of the Banks that I deal with in Singapore have a partnership with Barclays and are gonna try to get me some VIP hospitality at the Asia Trophy in July, so far Arsenal, Stoke and 2 TBA have shown interest, if so , you my friend are welcome to come , if I cant get you in the exec box I promise sincerely that I will throw a Prawn Sandwich down to you at half time. I have written to the club asking if my youngster can be mascot for a game. Coolio Shangs. Let's do it! Nam says hi to Timtoo x
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 8:53:08 GMT
Hey Dude. One of the Banks that I deal with in Singapore have a partnership with Barclays and are gonna try to get me some VIP hospitality at the Asia Trophy in July, so far Arsenal, Stoke and 2 TBA have shown interest, if so , you my friend are welcome to come , if I cant get you in the exec box I promise sincerely that I will throw a Prawn Sandwich down to you at half time. I have written to the club asking if my youngster can be mascot for a game. Coolio Shangs. Let's do it! Nam says hi to Timtoo x Bring Nam to Singapore. Timtoo up in the village at the mo. we bought some land to build a house there, she getting prices from builders. Footings should go in in next few weeks, then let it settle...You built here anywhere...
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 9:03:48 GMT
Coolio Shangs. Let's do it! Nam says hi to Timtoo x Bring Nam to Singapore. Timtoo up in the village at the mo. we bought some land to build a house there, she getting prices from builders. Footings should go in in next few weeks, then let it settle...You built here anywhere... We have something up near Ubon (it's Nam's actually) - but very much a work in progress - footings in, and roof on. Considering all options at the moment Shangs. I'll PM you later with the scenario. Love Singapore - had IV's there in the past but couldn't quite make the numbers work when accommodation is added to the spreadsheet. Nam's brother is a builder - he works on the Black Mountain development. Be very careful Shangs, the work we carried out on the shop was painful to say the least. Never assume that whatever you say is understood...as i'm sure you know...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 9:11:13 GMT
Bring Nam to Singapore. Timtoo up in the village at the mo. we bought some land to build a house there, she getting prices from builders. Footings should go in in next few weeks, then let it settle...You built here anywhere... We have something up near Ubon (it's Nam's actually) - but very much a work in progress - footings in, and roof on. Considering all options at the moment Shangs. I'll PM you later with the scenario. Love Singapore - had IV's there in the past but couldn't quite make the numbers work when accommodation is added to the spreadsheet. Nam's brother is a builder - he works on the Black Mountain development. Be very careful Shangs, the work we carried out on the shop was painful to say the least. Never assume that whatever you say is understood...as i'm sure you know... We not far from Ubon, Suwarnabhum, or summat like that, sounds like suvarnabhumi, but that's not it...
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 9:11:42 GMT
Ubon Ratchathani or Udon Thani....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 9:26:58 GMT
Ubon Ratchathani or Udon Thani.... About 90km north of Ubon Ratchathani...In fact that's where we fly from now since Air Asia dropped Roiet, and u can fly to Suvarnabhumi from there without having to piss about with Don Muang.
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 9:29:32 GMT
Nam's family are about 60km south of Ubon.
Looking at possibly a business in Ubon too, the very central airport is attractive too.
Might even have a look at Pattaya...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 9:40:04 GMT
Nam's family are about 60km south of Ubon. Looking at possibly a business in Ubon too, the very central airport is attractive too. Might even have a look at Pattaya... How long u in Blighty for. I prob coming over for a week/10 days April 6th...Need to be back in Thai for 17th, my 50th on 19th, and having a week long binge...
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Post by ************** on Feb 23, 2015 10:06:07 GMT
Nam's family are about 60km south of Ubon. Looking at possibly a business in Ubon too, the very central airport is attractive too. Might even have a look at Pattaya... How long u in Blighty for. I prob coming over for a week/10 days April 6th...Need to be back in Thai for 17th, my 50th on 19th, and having a week long binge... Not sure yet Shangs, got a few things to tie up...you know how it is.
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Feb 23, 2015 10:12:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 10:12:19 GMT
Cud do with not having another drama or crisis lol ! What's the thing with Buddhism mate is it all no sex be for marriage or are they not that bothered? Aren't they all veggy's ? Sex before Marriage...In Thailand...ROFL.....And the bit about you treating your wife like a princess...I said so did I...Tried to make her crash in Meir tunnel...Princess Di,,,Car Crash...
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Feb 23, 2015 10:20:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 10:20:37 GMT
Is Fillpina similar to thai then or are they very different culture? A Filipina or Pinay is a lady from the Philippines (which is about a 2 hour flight from Bangkok to Manila, i think). The national language of the Phils is english so it's easier to chat etc and the population is overwhelmingly Christian. However, the Philippines is a country that is quite a bit poorer than Thailand and there are lots of well documented problems with human trafficking and sex tourism. Having said that for a population that doesn't have a great deal of money to splash around, you won't meet a happier bunch of people. All have silly nicknames. Filipino's tend to smile a great deal and they like to have fun. That's not to say Thai's don't have fun, but in my opinion Filipino's specialise in fun and some Thai's can be incredibly snooty as well. Filipino's also like to eat 5 or 6 times a day too and tend to see cousins and second cousins as we might regard brothers and sisters - so you may end up with a dozen round for dinner! But beware - Filipino food is not that great especially when compared to Thai food ~ too much vinegar for my tastes! In terms of the countryside - both Thailand and the Philippines are stunning. I'd recommend a visit to each country as you'll come back with great memories. I'd say as cities Bangkok is miles ahead of Manila though, but get out of Manila and you can't possibly fail to be anything but staggered by the overwhelming beauty of a thousand volcanic, coral fringed islands. Sounds great cheers mate hope my trip comes off. Ben diving before in Egypt and red that is great in Fillip ins too so may tty do some out there . eating 5 or 6 times a day is rate up my street lol !
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