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[QUOTE=Python75;1210556]Have you ever used them [mace and baton] in Cebu? Just wondering.[/QUOTE]When I was staying at a hotel in Colon, it was fine during the day, but at night it entailed a walk through some dark deserted streets. So I bought a cane and carried it with me.

I never had to use it, but as I said, I stay alert, don't get too drunk, don't flash cash or valuables, and don't tick people off.

Once I was staying in the province when I thought I heard someone scratching at the door, like they were trying to open it. It scared the hell out of me. I was up in the middle of the knife armed with nothing but a flashlight, prepared to charge anyone coming through the door. Nothing ever happened, and I figure it might have been an animal. Lesson learned. You want to make sure you have some kind of a weapon.

[QUOTE=W20415;1210523]Are you going to be around on November 10. 15? Like to have a drink.[/QUOTE]Yes but for some reason I can not direct message you here.

[QUOTE=Frenzy3;1210752]Yes but for some reason I can not direct message you here.[/QUOTE]Because the gentleman in question has not paid Jackson $19. 95.

[QUOTE=Mortman;1210462]I agree with RK wholeheartedly. Personally I would avoid this time of year if your schedule allows, sadly mine didn't.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info RK and Mortman. I will make alternate plans.

[QUOTE=Toronto;1210761]Thanks for the info RK and Mortman. I will make alternate plans.[/QUOTE]I would rather visit a place when it is busy more pussy on offer. I like Cebu during sinalog and just get arround on my motorbike.

[QUOTE=SergeantRay; 1210748]When I was staying at a hotel in Colon, it was fine during the day, but at night it entailed a walk through some dark deserted streets. So I bought a cane and carried it with me.

I never had to use it, but as I said, I stay alert, don't get too drunk, don't flash cash or valuables, and don't tick people off.

Once I was staying in the province when I thought I heard someone scratching at the door, like they were trying to open it. It scared the hell out of me. I was up in the middle of the knife armed with nothing but a flashlight, prepared to charge anyone coming through the door. Nothing ever happened, and I figure it might have been an animal. Lesson learned. You want to make sure you have some kind of a weapon.[/QUOTE]Your best weapon is your brain. Situational awareness and common sense.

However, one can carry weapons of all types in the Phils. A cane is plausible, A yawara stick (small 7 in piece of wood) is something I always carry, most security people and cops don't know what it is and very effective close range, although a cane, if used properly can be effective.

To answer the question you can carry mace or pepper spray they sell it in most sports section of Gaisano / Ayala etc. SOmething else that is effective in your home, car or hotel room is a fire extinguisher, sprayed in the eyes / face it will stop anybody, same with over cleaner or tub / tile bleach cleaner.

One of my favorite tricks used to be to carry a "Polish bankroll" a roll of low denom bills that if I was confronted I would throw on the ground causing a scramble while I dashed away.

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[QUOTE=Toronto;1210446]I was thinking about going to Cebu in early Jan but looks like activities for Sinulog starts around Jan 5 with Grand Parade on Jan 15. I would prefer to avoid the crowds and jacked up hotel prices. Does anyone know if most of the crowds will be in town for the full 10 days or mostly for the last few days? Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Its a mess, hard to find a hotel, traffic is a standstill us Local and expats avoid it if we can. Nothing mroe than a big parade with a million street vendors and drunks.

Women are here year round, plenty of honeys from outlaying provinces going to school in Cebu who are need of "tuition".

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[QUOTE=Spam Hog;1210823]One of my favorite tricks used to be to carry a "Polish bankroll" a roll of low denom bills that if I was confronted I would throw on the ground causing a scramble while I dashed away.[/QUOTE]

I carry a dummy wallet that has two 1000 Korean won bills. It looks like a lot of money. But 2000 wons is equivalent to US$1.75. The asshole who robs me probably doesn't know the exchange rates.

There's also a dummy expired credit card in that wallet.

My real money is in my shoes / socks.

[QUOTE=Spam Hog;1210823]One of my favorite tricks used to be to carry a "Polish bankroll" a roll of low denom bills that if I was confronted I would throw on the ground causing a scramble while I dashed away.[/QUOTE]Good to see you posting again! Hilarious description of a stunt I hope you never needed to use. The Philippine BG version of 'making it rain'.

My keeper from Ormoc. Friendly, cuddly with a healthy sexual appetite. Nice pleasant romantic company when we are outside.

Same girl with a different view.

Cebu is paradise. Admittedly it is my first visit to Philippines and I love so many women here!

Arrival at Macton airport was a mess. Took ages to find an available aircraft parking slot and then the bags were 30 minutes.

There is a SIM card (GLOBE network) vending machine at the airprot which I used and loaded PHP300. I sent a message to my first honey from my list. She was on her way to our meeting place for coffee at Ayala.

Taxi to hotel was simple.

I had enough time to hit the hotel, freshen and go to Ayala as well. Eventually we find each other at Starbucks, enjoyed coffee together. She was a 35 year old business lady. Relatively successful, BMW so she says. We took a taxi to Shangrila and spent some tiem with drinks by the ocean. Offered her dinner back at my hotel and back to room. The rest was history. SHe was open to removing the condom as she was 'quite clean'. I decided to stay covered.

Later she said she really just wanted to meet for the coffee, hadn't had sex for two years. Etc etc.

Second night I had two honeys lined up. One was a little too keen and was on her way to SM Mall before I could stop her. Had another whom I had also met on Tagged. Ended up sitting at Jollibee at Mango Sqr. I would like to say high to the three other middle aged white guys sitting by themselves at separate tables. We were all on SMS waiting for our separate honies to arrive.

My girl had previously offered to set me up with her cousin. Her cousin pulled the pin so she had to date me herself. We had a drink at a bar (she drinks light beer) and then bacl tp the hotel. She was certainly up for it.

All up two night, two successful dates and plus 2-3 backups. I used Tagged to find the dates and get contact details. Keep it simple, don't mention sex on Tagged, everyone knows why we are here. In both cases, I gave the ladies PHP500 for taxi home.

Another definite tip is to bring condoms when you come here. The style I purchased simple were uncomfortable but at 11:30 pm in the dark hotel room, I make the most of what I have.

I will be back. I'm in love with paradise.

In Cebu on first round of my trip. Since I am staying at the Raja Hotel (Osmena Circle) I decided to make the Silver Dollar my first stop. I liked the SD because it was once a place you could relax, no pressure, and have a beer. I grant you the gals are not always that great (did pick up a stunner or two over the years) , but it was a fun place.

Here is the scene now, typical situation were the mamason sends gals over, then comes over and asks you to buy ladies drinks.

Worse, the barfine is 2800p, which you pay directly to the gal. Same night a friend of mine went there at 11:45pm and it was closed. Security guard told him "no customer," wonder why?

Rest of the scene pretty much the same, except for Mango Square. Picked up a great practitioner there.

More to follow.

[QUOTE=Henryv; 1212025]In Cebu on first round of my trip. Since I am staying at the Raja Hotel (Osmena Circle) I decided to make the Silver Dollar my first stop. I liked the SD because it was once a place you could relax, no pressure, and have a beer. I grant you the gals are not always that great (did pick up a stunner or two over the years) , but it was a fun place.

Here is the scene now, typical situation were the mamason sends gals over, then comes over and asks you to buy ladies drinks.

Worse, the barfine is 2800p, which you pay directly to the gal.[/QUOTE]SD is now owned by Graham from Lone Star (he owns both now).

Uses the same business model for SD as for LS. I always paid 700 to the bar and it was "up to me" what I gave the girl as they knew me well and that I would not short-change her. For others it was 2700 php to the bar and the girl got 2000 of that.

I always ranked LS as the best run bar in Cebu and I never miss when I visit. I was hoping SD might be the same with Graham taking over. At least he had cleaned it up and moved the small roaches on that used to crawl along the bar at periodic intervals. I never had any pressure to buy drinks once I told the girls to leave me alone until I was "ready" to mingle.

I hope your report is a "one-off" experience and that SD is still an OK place to visit.

[QUOTE=Aussie Jo; 1211428]Cebu is paradise. Admittedly it is my first visit to Philippines and I love so many women here!

Arrival at Macton airport was a mess. Took ages to find an available aircraft parking slot and then the bags were 30 minutes.

There is a SIM card (GLOBE network) vending machine at the airprot which I used and loaded PHP300. I sent a message to my first honey from my list. She was on her way to our meeting place for coffee at Ayala.

Taxi to hotel was simple.

I had enough time to hit the hotel, freshen and go to Ayala as well. Eventually we find each other at Starbucks, enjoyed coffee together. She was a 35 year old business lady. Relatively successful, BMW so she says. We took a taxi to Shangrila and spent some tiem with drinks by the ocean. Offered her dinner back at my hotel and back to room. The rest was history. SHe was open to removing the condom as she was 'quite clean'. I decided to stay covered.

Later she said she really just wanted to meet for the coffee, hadn't had sex for two years. Etc etc.

Second night I had two honeys lined up. One was a little too keen and was on her way to SM Mall before I could stop her. Had another whom I had also met on Tagged. Ended up sitting at Jollibee at Mango Sqr. I would like to say high to the three other middle aged white guys sitting by themselves at separate tables. We were all on SMS waiting for our separate honies to arrive.

My girl had previously offered to set me up with her cousin. Her cousin pulled the pin so she had to date me herself. We had a drink at a bar (she drinks light beer) and then bacl tp the hotel. She was certainly up for it.

All up two night, two successful dates and plus 2-3 backups. I used Tagged to find the dates and get contact details. Keep it simple, don't mention sex on Tagged, everyone knows why we are here. In both cases, I gave the ladies PHP500 for taxi home.

Another definite tip is to bring condoms when you come here. The style I purchased simple were uncomfortable but at 11:30 pm in the dark hotel room, I make the most of what I have.

I will be back. I'm in love with paradise.[/QUOTE]Great report. When you mention."Simple" three times in a report. Know that you are hooked to filipinas for ever.