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Coming from the states in Jan to start our build. Solar is a no brainer but im also probably/maybe bringing electric items that are 110.

Is that an easy thing for solar? Have a 110 section and then a 240 section?

Not worried about color coding/iding sockets. Not asking about bringing items or just buying here.

Thanks!

So... Monday we will pick up my wifes new car and tomorrow we move into (onto?) our purchased farm.

So in less than 10 days Ive bought a farm with a house on it, and bought a new car. Yes they are both in my wifes name. No im not worried aboit her up and kicking me out.

Boy was it hot that first 7 days, now the rain has started..... walked the property with the surveyors it was a nice rain. Been heavy on and off.

Tomorrow we get some needed items for the farmhouse. Looking for a Starlink kit has been an issue.

Ive been generous with my new grandkids. One of them was wearing hand me down school shoes that were at least 3 sizes to big.

Im slowly picking up how they drive here. There is a method to the madness. I pick this up watching my son in law. Still not ready to drive myself.

Oh I did post somewhere about the car wewere picking up, when we got to the dealership.... there was a hybrid i pointed out to my wife so we made arrangements to purchase that instead. A much better car imo and even got a ton of extras and a refund.... go figure.

Anyho... having a blast. Got about 3 more weeks then back to the US to retire in Oct and sell e erything coming back Jan 27 perm.

Ask questions if ya like.... why so long of a post... well just laying here thought id update like I said i would.

Seemed like it died here recently and then its back.

None of my pending posts apparently were posted.

Went through customs/immigration and got my passport stamped for a year under balibaykan.

No issues or complaints. On the R3.

So in 6 days my wife and I fly out to the Philippines for a month.

We already have a place to stay the first week. That first week we have a few properties to look at along with spending time with family.

We hope to make a decision that week on the property. I do understand poop happens. However lets say the first week we conduct what business we need and have about 3 weeks to enjoy the Philippines.

For the two of us and OCCASIONALLY about 5 other family members whats a decent amount of money to "bring"? When I say bring I mean I can put a limit on my debit card and "lock it". OR should I just use my Amex or a combo of both?

I want to hit Manila (will probably be our last few days there) and a few eateries there and treat her to a very nice hotel stay a night or two.

I also want to hit the Canadian Beaver in Roxas.... (that didnt sound right)

We will need a few places to stay "here and there" depending.... during those last 3 weeks.

We will start out in Quezon and may come back a time or two as that is the area her family is in.

I was thinking 5 to 7k?

Then with that should I just pull cash at certain times when I can? Or just use the debit/Amex when and where its needed?

On debits do they use the PIN feature at establishments (like higher end restaurants, tourist spots, etc)?

Thanks for reading.

I have a Sylvox here in the states. Out in my 3 seasons room (had outside before the room was built). Weatherproof high nit (to view in bright sunlight).

Im checking with them now to see the shipping cost if I were to buy and have them ship as I really like the encasement.

Does anyone have any expierence with an "outdoor" TV? While the sylvox does have internal fans Im thinking the PH heat may be an issue but again for it to be weather proof it needs to be encased. They rate them to about 120 degrees.... but im thinking this is going to be eclipsed in the PH easy.

Ive seen some of the "plastic" cases you can buy and place a TV in but not too sure about those either....

So anyone out there run a TV outside in the "weather"?

My wife bought a pair of the Scribers while I got the Wayfarers (both Gen2), and Im not finding as many accesories for the Scribers.

Are they just that new that there are none out there.

For example external batteries and polarized clip ons.

Thanks!

Since we are planning to live the "farm" life I want/need a truck. My first thoughts (and big want) was a Ranger Raptor. Ive always wanted one. (still may do it but..) However I still live with the mindset of why pay that much, then gas etc.

I know some of you will say why not buy used. Ive never bought a used vehicle. So im prudeish when It comes to that. So I want new. Yes I do understand the probability of dings/dents and scrapes... its a truck it will happen.

Does anyone have any expierence with some of the Electric Trucks? Im going down this path as we will have solar installed with our house build and it makes sense. That along with most companies that have a PU truck electric also have decent small/midsized cars (for my wife).

Ive looked at a few online but want to know if anyone has one (doesnt matter brand or maker Chinese/Japanese etc.) and their expierence with them?

In the Philippines.... not your home country, not what youve read online and not what your brothers, wifes, sisters cousin expierenced.

Thanks!

While it may not be as unique over there I had to get this. Friends and family got a chuckle...

https://preview.redd.it/x5ohdigrcx4h1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1889800ce47279cc55c346164f41b7b6f2a69e5c

the Hunting Ground Adventure station? (cant correct my spelling... )

Is there anyway to have a venom farm? Like a pen or something full of scorps/frogs etc? Or do you have to hunt them?

So preparing my finances. I do have a debit card but as it is understood they do not have as many consumer protections.

I have an Amex Plat but wasnt sure of the overall acceptance of that is.

Whats the view of closing the Amex or keeping it just for travel (airflight/hotel res) and getting a V/M?

Or do you think the debit card is fine. I mean i can drop its limit down to 1k and while if i lose 1k it wont hurt as much.