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[QUOTE=OldAndUgly;3049296]Unless his plans involves the girl never leaving...[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Goferring;3049315]To next question will be about apartments with big freezers or refrigerators..[/QUOTE]The next question will probably be about where to find fresh fava beans, a good chianti, black trash bags, a large suitcase, and quicklime.
[QUOTE=Goferring;3049315]I booked a week and walked away after one night. Fuck Avida and fuck AirBnB.[/QUOTE]You made a mistake in choosing a condo, I wouldn't want to make a mistake and waste time.
This is why I ask questions, so as not to make mistakes like you.
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He's going to question us to death on this. "What do you fellas think about Knightsbridge? Girl friendly"? Then: "What do you guys think about Milano"? And so on.
Jones, we don't look at 'strict' = guest registration. We see strict as not allowing any guest to enter.[/QUOTE]This is not unusual. We have had various posters ask repeated questions about the minutiae of a visit or their multiple specific preferences. Numerous members then reply utilising often years of or repeated visits only to have them discounted based upon quick Google searches or proforma hotel replies.
We can see these in JLs questions which have become pedantic and answers which are factually incorrect*. I'll repeat that the best way to solve very specific needs is to arrive and make one's own searches and decisions. If a monger is looking for accommodation three doors from a 7/11, with red carpets, blue door knobs and a king sized bathtub, then this is the best way to find it. Others can make suggestions but they will never satisfy numerous moving prerequisites.
*For the record, Avida Davao is not "next to" People's Park. It is several blocks away and a dark and lonely walk at night. There are several hotels which literally ring People's Park that have varying security requirements (down to zero) but they don't meet his kitchen and other needs. They are very familiar with having working girls entering and leaving because have a guess where Davao's main freelancer stroll is after 11 pm. 😉.
Enjoy. G.
[QUOTE=Goferring;3049387]We can see these in JLs questions which have become pedantic and answers which are factually incorrect*. I'll repeat that the best way to solve very specific needs is to arrive and make one's own searches and decisions.[/QUOTE]Possible Report Of Distinction, at least these two sentences. There you have it Jonesy. File us a solid report.
My routine involves buying fish in the morning and steaming it in a rice cooker. Besides fish, the other two sellers are pork and chicken, both of which are notorious for food poisoning, especially in tropical wet markets where they can be sitting outside as a feast for flies for hours on end. I get Pinoys are largely immune to most of the viruses they carry but what do foreigners do? Bleach them or lots of spice? Some nice pork chops would go down well but I don't want to be bed ridden for a week and the pork and chicken on open display looks fatal.
Also, what is with Pinoy fruit and veg, not the imported stuff? Why is it so expensive, especially vis a is pinoy wages?
My situation is compounded as I generally don't eat fried food but the Russian roulette nature of cheap food here makes me retreat into Western bubble who fry everything.
Food is my only consolation, I picked up a hooker at 11 am yesterday morning who promised 3 hours of debauchery and the world's best massage but was a super fat wham bam charlatan. The other negative about these street hookers is they are more observant than cops and some of them, sadly, never forget a face and pop up at inopportune times.
[QUOTE=JonesLover;3049378]You made a mistake in choosing a condo, I wouldn't want to make a mistake and waste time.
This is why I ask questions, so as not to make mistakes like you.[/QUOTE]You're right. My bad. Best to just disregard my previous posts.
Enjoy your holiday. G.
[QUOTE=JonesLover;3048386]Unfortunately at the market I can have 1000 eyes on me while I'm talking to a girl; especially if I use my smartphone to ask her for her FB.
All this scares me a little, also because I have never spoken to a girl on the street to make advances.
I was thinking of leaving these girls a note with my FB profile. Do you think it's wrong?[/QUOTE]Hey JonesLover, my story is from this morning's visit to our local wet market.
Hundreds of vendors out in the open, selling fruits and veggies. Been going there for years and it's rare I see another foreigner. Being an unescorted Caucasian there always gives me a degree of celebrity status.
I stopped by an egg vendor. As I was putting items in my egg crate, an older Filipina visiting from the city of Bacolod started a conversation with me. Asked where I am from, how long have I lived here, do I have a wife, blah blah blah. She excitedly offered to set me up with a niece, but I declined, as I'm not currently looking for a partner and don't want commitments.
Chatted for a couple of minutes, then asked if I would engage in prayer with her. Caught me off-guard, but I kindly bowed my head and listened. After a loud Amen, we said our goodbyes and headed on our separate ways.
As there are no walls there, plenty of vendors and customers heard parts of our conversation. No big deal to me, we're all humans.
Next to the egg seller was a kiosk with good looking red tomatoes. Manning the table was a cute-to-my-eyes sweetie, estimated 19 years-old. Short, petite, dark skin, long hair, no discernable belly fat. A bit reserved but inquisitive. The kind of girl that Korean and Japanese men think is ugly but most of we older Americans think is cute and appealing.
As I was selecting tomatoes, she started asking the usual questions. What country am I from? Why am I here in the Philippines? Where is my partner? Where do I live? Do I live alone? Who takes care of me and my house?
As she was handing me change from my 50-peso bill, she asks if I have Facebook. I lied and said no, as I said I believe FB is evil. But then I brazenly asked for her phone number on a piece of paper and promised I would send a text after I got home. Another day, another one of Joe's fibs.
Then I later stopped by a kiosk to buy apples, manned by another young, smiley, and moderately-cute seller. Based on her demeanor, I have little doubt I could have obtained her digits if I would only had asked.
Occurrences like this happen to me quite often when I am milling with the commoners. If I were more assertive, I could have a Rolodex full of phone numbers and FB contacts. But sweet gals like this aren't for me. I'm a somewhat seedy guy who likes spending an hour or two with an even seedier gal.
I understand the appeal and ease of using the internet to search for both long and short-term interludes. But Jonesy, I guarantee you a certain degree of success in Davao City if you engage with gals in the right places if you have even only a modest amount of "game". Go out on a few dates with these normal gals, and chances are good one will turn into the 10-day bedmate you're looking for.
[QUOTE=Jarango;3049478]My routine involves buying fish in the morning and steaming it in a rice cooker. Besides fish, the other two sellers are pork and chicken, both of which are notorious for food poisoning, especially in tropical wet markets where they can be sitting outside as a feast for flies for hours on end. I get Pinoys are largely immune to most of the viruses they carry but what do foreigners do? Bleach them or lots of spice? Some nice pork chops would go down well but I don't want to be bed ridden for a week and the pork and chicken on open display looks fatal.
Also, what is with Pinoy fruit and veg, not the imported stuff? Why is it so expensive, especially vis a is pinoy wages?
My situation is compounded as I generally don't eat fried food but the Russian roulette nature of cheap food here makes me retreat into Western bubble who fry everything.
Food is my only consolation, I picked up a hooker at 11 am yesterday morning who promised 3 hours of debauchery and the world's best massage but was a super fat wham bam charlatan. The other negative about these street hookers is they are more observant than cops and some of them, sadly, never forget a face and pop up at inopportune times.[/QUOTE]The trick is to get there early in the morning before the flies and heat have their way with the meat.
[QUOTE=Jarango;3049478]My routine involves buying fish in the morning and steaming it in a rice cooker. Besides fish, the other two sellers are pork and chicken, both of which are notorious for food poisoning, especially in tropical wet markets where they can be sitting outside as a feast for flies for hours on end. I get Pinoys are largely immune to most of the viruses they carry but what do foreigners do? Bleach them or lots of spice? Some nice pork chops would go down well but I don't want to be bed ridden for a week and the pork and chicken on open display looks fatal.[/QUOTE]I have a few months of experience in the Philippines and I have always cooked by myself because I like cooking. For this reason I have always booked apartments. I rarely went to Jollybees. I can say that I have never had a problem. The only thing I ever managed to cook was cow meat. I've tried a thousand ways, even boiling it first and then cooking it, but to no avail. I've always thrown it in the garbage because it's too hard, inedible. For the rest everything is good. But I wash every type of meat thoroughly before cooking it. Since I like cooking, I bought everything and I also cooked pasta sauces with the fish. The chicken is the best I have found in the world and I have eaten many kilos of it. Ahahahaha.
[QUOTE=Jarango;3049478]My routine involves buying fish in the morning and steaming it in a rice cooker. Besides fish, the other two sellers are pork and chicken, both of which are notorious for food poisoning, especially in tropical wet markets where they can be sitting outside as a feast for flies for hours on end. I get Pinoys are largely immune to most of the viruses they carry but what do foreigners do? Bleach them or lots of spice? Some nice pork chops would go down well but I don't want to be bed ridden for a week and the pork and chicken on open display looks fatal.
Also, what is with Pinoy fruit and veg, not the imported stuff? Why is it so expensive, especially vis a is pinoy wages?
My situation is compounded as I generally don't eat fried food but the Russian roulette nature of cheap food here makes me retreat into Western bubble who fry everything.
Food is my only consolation, I picked up a hooker at 11 am yesterday morning who promised 3 hours of debauchery and the world's best massage but was a super fat wham bam charlatan. The other negative about these street hookers is they are more observant than cops and some of them, sadly, never forget a face and pop up at inopportune times.[/QUOTE]While your prudent watching the quality of the meats, I've always found anytime I've got really sick that's it's always been the water to blame. Different cities have different qualities of tap water. None is drinkable but some areas are known to have really bad water problems so even washing teeth, showering etc needs to be done with caution. Be careful not to get any tap water in your mouth when washing your teeth, face or hair for example. Ask around to get a sense of how much faith local residents place in their water supply and trust what they say.
For meals, I never get anything medium rare. Everything is well done. Yes, it doesn't taste as good but it's much safer.
I resort to the western eateries more for salads and veggies than familiarity. You would think tropical fruits and plant based dishes would abound but its woeful compared to Thailand, Indonesia etc.
Local dishes, where everyone knows how to source, store and cook ingredients, are generally much safer than western dishes. A local dish that turns over daily is much better than a Spaghetti Bolognese that may have been sitting in a luke warm fridge for a week.
Hahaha. I've got a million stories about being recognised by the wrong person at the wrong time. Forget about having a sly quicky and making an escape. The past often pops up again to haunt us.
Enjoy. G.
[QUOTE=KeenEyeJoe1;3049525]Next to the egg seller was a kiosk with good looking red tomatoes. Manning the table was a cute-to-my-eyes sweetie, estimated 19 years-old. Short, petite, dark skin, long hair, no discernable belly fat. A bit reserved but inquisitive. The kind of girl that Korean and Japanese men think is ugly but most of we older Americans think is cute and appealing.
As I was selecting tomatoes, she started asking the usual questions. What country am I from? Why am I here in the Philippines? Where is my partner? Where do I live? Do I live alone? Who takes care of me and my house?
As she was handing me change from my 50-peso bill, she asks if I have Facebook. I lied and said no, as I said I believe FB is evil. But then I brazenly asked for her phone number on a piece of paper and promised I would send a text after I got home. Another day, another one of Joe's fibs.[/QUOTE]Glad to know you met an honest girl that gave you change! I would've texted that fine tomato seller for sure.
I was at the Manila airport buying something from a vendor. She claimed not to have exact change. It was a small amount, so I said keep it. It seemed like she was expecting this response. Later I read that it's a common occurrence in the Philippines. So common that they made a law against it, the Shortchange act of 2016.
Beginner's mistake on my part. At least I didn't fall for sending "emergency" money to the FLs that keep requesting it over Whatsapp. I'm starting to think a few of these pinays aren't completely trustworthy.
[QUOTE=Goferring;3049651]While your prudent watching the quality of the meats, I've always found anytime I've got really sick that's it's always been the water to blame. Different cities have different qualities of tap water. None is drinkable but some areas are known to have really bad water problems so even washing teeth, [/QUOTE]Been all over PI and the only way I have brushed my teeth is using the sink water. Never had a problem. The only place in the world that I have not used the sink water to do it is the Sheraton Hotel Santo Domingo Dominican Republic where they have a sign below the mirror saying not to. In every other hotel or house in Dominican Republic I have had no problem doing it.
Has anyone tried verified girls from are / BeyondTheDistrict? There is a whole lot of talent there.
[QUOTE=TomGrand;3049678]Glad to know you met an honest girl that gave you change! I would've texted that fine tomato seller for sure.
I was at the Manila airport buying something from a vendor. She claimed not to have exact change. It was a small amount, so I said keep it. It seemed like she was expecting this response. Later I read that it's a common occurrence in the Philippines. So common that they made a law against it, the Shortchange act of 2016.
Beginner's mistake on my part. At least I didn't fall for sending "emergency" money to the FLs that keep requesting it over Whatsapp. I'm starting to think a few of these pinays aren't completely trustworthy.[/QUOTE]I'm retired, so I have a lot of free time. So I talk to a lot of girls online, also to pass the time. Maybe in these days I have spoken to about 50 girls and I think that 49 have asked me for money, both directly, but often in a more veiled way, that is, indirectly. When they understand that for this very reason I'm about to leave them and send them to fuck off, almost all of them become saints and apologize. Reason why I have about 30 girls lined up from Davao who want to meet me. Since I'm not naive, I hope to meet at least 2-3 of them and that they don't all vanish first. Jejeje.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;3049692]Been all over PI and the only way I have brushed my teeth is using the sink water. Never had a problem. The only place in the world that I have not used the sink water to do it is the Sheraton Hotel Santo Domingo Dominican Republic where they have a sign below the mirror saying not to. In every other hotel or house in Dominican Republic I have had no problem doing it.[/QUOTE]Getting sick from any source (water, meats, other people) might be dependent on each person's immune system. The water in any one place might make some sick, but not others. Have been to hotels in Phils, Indo, Mexico, etc that have a sign in the CR: "Do not drink the water".