Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	~Say Anything Thread~	We been Bad Sheriff Uling.....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-03-20 22:30:00
Philippines	My experience with having my in-laws visit us	QUOTE (Galt's gallstones @ Dec 20 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry to hear about your mother in-law's passing. I think you're right, Danny. Her father does have several extended family in Southern California and we did take him to visit them, but most of their time here, they were pretty much isolated from being around other Filipinos. If I had to do it all over, I would have found my father in-law an old lawnmower motor or something like it to tinker around with. That's a good idea Steven about the lawnmower. Jinky is a lucky lady to have a husband to be kind and good to her parents! You're the Man!! QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Dec 20 2009, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's much more difficult for older people to adjust to US life. My uncle and aunt are the same, they don't want to come back because there's nothing much to do for them here in the US. They were bored stiff and the colder temperature did not do their arthritis any good. My parents have not expressed much interest in coming over for a visit either. You're a good son-in-law, Steven. I'm sorry Danny that you did not get a chance to show mama-in-law around Thank You Cora! Life isn't always fair, but I did spend time with her in the Philippines. She was the BEST!!! If I could of brought her over here, I would have had a hard time finding anything around the house. Ruchie is like her mother... Constantly changing and moving things around!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-20 15:31:00
Philippines	My experience with having my in-laws visit us	Glad you had a great time with the Inlaws! I am kind of wondering if they would have been less bored if there were more filipinos in your community. I know the filipinos feel more comfortable if they are able to speak their dialect and socialize with other filipinos. We were wanting to bring Ruchies mother over for a visit, but never got a chance to because she got ill and eventually passed away. I wish I would of had the opportunity to have her in my home.	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-20 11:50:00
Philippines	Merry Christmas to all the old couples and current members here	Merry Christmas Mike and Zandy!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-20 20:37:00
Philippines	How can you know?	QUOTE (DianneWalgreens @ Dec 21 2009, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dont forget to get your CFO sticker u cant leave pinas if u dont have it google it cfo philippines Here is the link... http://www.cfo.gov.p...m...5&Itemid=34	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-21 05:43:00
Philippines	marriage troubles	Too many times here on VJ, we only get to hear one side of the story. This is one of the first that we got to hear both sides. Whatever happens, there is going to be alot of work to do. Good luck to both of you!!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-20 12:04:00
Philippines	transfering plane question imigration question also	My suggestion is to meet her at her POE and then fly back to Vegas together. Allow at least 3 hours for the final leg of her flight. I don't know how long it takes to get through immigration and customs out there in CA, but it took my fiancee (now wife) 2 1/2 hours Chicago Ohare. I flew up from KC to meet her and the boy and we almost missed the flight to KC. I sent my fiancee the airport websites so she could see the layout of each airport that was on her Itinarary. I can't help you as far as the Baggage requirements, but hopefully someone else here will. Good luck to you both! BTW, if you can swing it, it would be really helpful for her if you can meet her at her POE..	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-03 10:04:00
Philippines	moved the phils	Good to hear your doing good! Wish you all the best!!!! Happy New Year!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-03 00:35:00
Philippines	Pito-pito	...... Cute boy! I bet he misses the grandparents.	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-04 22:29:00
Philippines	Waiting time is Over	Congrats to both of you! Have a safe flight.	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-04 22:32:00
Philippines	Visa envelope	It's normal... Not sure what the purpose is!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-06 21:08:00
Philippines	January 19th Interview Results	Congratulations GuardianOne and The sage 1.......	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-18 20:52:00
Philippines	Bound for Oregon	Hey guys, Finally heading to Oregon after 3.5 years. Yup, hubby has been doing the jig since he arrived here in the Philippines. I'm moving to Central Oregon in the Bend area, and I was wondering if anybody from VJ is close to where I'll be at. We're leaving for the US on January 25 and it sure would be nice to have someone to keep in touch with when I get there. If you've got tips, advice, or funny stories to share, sure would appreciate any you can throw my way. My wife is also from Tacloban City. Even though we are in Missouri, If you would like to contact her just PM me and I will give you our Phone number. There will be alot of changes that you will go through. Homesickness is one of them. Patience and understanding is the key to overcome being homesick. Cultural differences is another change. You and your SO will have alot of laughter and frustration going through this. It all can be overwhelming at times, but believe me you both will get through it. Keep the fire burning in your relationship. Go out and explore your new surroundings. Find a Filipino or Asian store in your area. Learn how to cook American food and sharpen your skills cooking Filipino food. I could go on and on, but I think you see what I mean. Have fun and enjoy your new life here in the USA. Don't forget to communicate, communicate and communicate!!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-06 11:48:00
Philippines	True love doesn't have a happy ending... it has no ending.	Happy Anniversary!!! It even gets better as the years go by!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-21 10:51:00
Philippines	Your age difference..Could it be a problem?	Im not like those guys at all though, I agree 100% that women want a stable man and that man can be stable at any age. I can definately see how the posts sound "self serving" and "full of hubris" but it was just a question, curious to see what people would say and how they perceive themselves and what not. I like your posts Ive agreed with both of them. Why worry about it when it doesn't even affect you? Ask yourself these questions when your wife starts showing her years and you being 7 years younger start wondering if you made the right decision. Ask yourself if your wife will tolerate an unemployed husband for long? Just like I said in another post. I am 51 years old, but I'll scrap with any 20 year old and come out it smiling....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-21 10:35:00
Philippines	Your age difference..Could it be a problem?	Life is too short to worry about all the "WHAT IF'S".... Age is just a number. You can't put a price on Love and Happiness. I am 21 years older than my wife. I wasn't looking for a younger wife, nor was she looking for a older man. We both know one day the good lord will take me, but in the mean time, we are going to enjoy our lives to the fullest. I am 51 years old. It just means that I have 51 years of experience. I don't worry about what other people think. I got better things to do! Whether I have 10 years or 40 years left to live, we are going to live each day like it was our last. BTW, I couldn't have picked anyone any better than My Ruchie. She defines what true love is all about. I gotta go now. Gotta find my bottle of Geritol and change my Depends(Adult Diaper) and go to bed.(If I can find where my bed is)...	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-20 22:26:00
Philippines	I HAD NO CLUE WHAT THE CONSUL'S DECISION WAS.. I JUST HAD MY INTERVIEW TODAY. I GOT HUMILIATED...,	As a few others have asked? Did they keep your Passport? If they did, then you need to give them what they want. The white slip should say what is needed....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-17 10:05:00
Philippines	MARRIED!!!	My fiance (now, my hubby ) and I got married in the civil court last week! Now our next step is to apply for my AOS and Advance Parole (we also would want to have a church wedding in the Philippines). I've been reading the steps here on the VJ site and they look more complicated than ever because of so many papers to file! Any suggestions on how to make these next steps easier for us as possible? Thanks in advance! Congrats! Just follow the guides for your AOS and you will be ok. It's not as difficult as you think. You will be ok as long as you fill in the forms correctly and give them the documents that they need. Good luck to you!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-26 15:46:00
Philippines	Where's the _________ visa already?	It's official, she'll be here Feb. 4. All the papers have proper name, address, etc. no mistakes. Sorry, I keep doing that... It was Jan. 14. It doesn't matter I was worried for nothing!! OMG I'm so happy!! I get to see my future wife again! I remember almost 3 years ago when I felt what you are feeling now.... What a rush!!!!! Good luck to you both!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-26 22:27:00
Philippines	Moving back to the Philippines	Here is the website to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. I don't know the answer to your question, but hopefully this will help you. http://www.immigration.gov.ph/	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-01-29 10:31:00
Philippines	No TCO?!	And I reckon your old buddies, Roy & Yazi, have abandoned ship! I'm not sure, but sure do miss Roy's wit in this forum...	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-02 20:54:00
Philippines	No TCO?!	maybe I will just leave this place, too and mourn for the dead.. That thought has crossed my mind many times....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-02 17:41:00
Philippines	No TCO?!	Has he gotten lost? Did the boat sink on the last trip out? Did he get locked up while on some week long bender in Juarez?? WTH man?!? Oh wait, or has he been hit over the head with the banhammer?? I haven't seen one person running for the door with tears all welled up in their eyes after one of his replys in weeks now - somehow the place just isn't the same Kevin.. TCO and his buddies were planning a trip to the PI at about this time. He is probably over there muching on some Balut right now....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-01 19:31:00
Philippines	Need some HELP!	There was no terminal fee for us when we went through Narita... Congratulations on your reunion! Have a great life together Edited by DARUMA07, 03 February 2010 - 09:29 PM.	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-03 21:27:00
Philippines	Let's offer prayer to our fellow VJer, Maria.	condolences to their family... ,, what is her VJ nickname ( curious ) mariakarlamabuhay http://www.visajourn...?showuser=49509	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-11 13:55:00
Philippines	Let's offer prayer to our fellow VJer, Maria.	Sad, so sad. May she rest in Peace!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-09 21:07:00
Philippines	Snowing in Texas	TCO, you can keep that snow down there. We don't need it up here in Missouri. I lived in Houston twice when I was a kid and alot of people down there never seen snow except in pics and tv. I noticed that the snow stayed on your roof. A very good sign that your house is properly insulated in your attic...	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2009-12-02 11:32:00
Philippines	Pam is in the air!!!!	Congratz, Charlie! I am still getting used to have the little woman here myself. She makes me feel like a million bucks with her on my arm at the mall. Makes all the waiting and paperwork shuffling worth it! She's cooking up some pancit bihon fresh and hot as I type. Look out Vegas, here we come! Have a great time in Vegas Hopp. I didn't realize that she has only been here since the 9th.. I know exactly what you and Charlie are feeling right now....Almost as good as busting a nut!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-25 19:08:00
Philippines	THE ESSENTIAL FILIPINO	This is obviously some kind of spam email based on the formatting and therefore most likely an exaggerated, anecdotal story. While you may find some very poor Filipinos with expensive mp3 players, you'll also find them with expensive shoes, clothing, sunglasses....just about anything that is regarded as western symbols of material wealth. They are in fact fascinated and drawn to our western culture of consumerism. And most often, they get these very expensive items from relatives living abroad. This journalist didn't venture very far...he could have just gone to a local church during Sunday Mass and look at the parking lot filled expensive cars that contrast against the many poor who ride in jeepney's or hubble-hubble to get around in. The disparity between the rich and poor in the Philippines is not a model that any other country, especially a developed country should ever aspire to. Yes, you will find many poor Filipinos who are happy, but you're kidding yourself if don't think that they don't want the same things that you want, or for that matter possess. ....Could not agree more!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-03-01 13:31:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	Thank you everyone!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-03-07 15:56:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	That was soooooooo awesome! It was no wonder that she's in such funny moods, hehe... I can't wait to see her again with her tummy showing the product of all the earthquakes that were felt all over MO. LOL!!! Here, let me help you get over the shock. I am soooooo happy for you guys.... (tears of joy) Thank You Mae,John and Jean,Michaelolesa and Tahoma..... Damn Mae, that hammer hurts like hell....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-25 19:01:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	Thanks everyone!!! I have had a huge smile on my face for 3 days now....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-25 07:50:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	Danny and Ruchie! What a wonderful blessing!!! We are sooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you guys. Hope Ruchie will have an easy time going through pregnancy. And here's wishing you two more happiness and blessing and life! Love ya guys! Thanks Mae... None of us knew last thursday when you and David were here. To be honest, I am still in shock over this. Thank You Sweet angel for your blessings...	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 19:32:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	I know Ruchie doesn't like to post so I'm pretty sure you will be the one asking about "LIHI" and what to do about morning sickness hehe. Here's hoping Ruchie's "lihi" time will be short and tolerable. Your right Cora. If I can put up with the weird cravings for food and the occasional (you got me pregnant syndrome) then I will be ok... Hopefully she won't have too much morning sickness. It will probably be me that has the LIHI.	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 12:14:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	WE...? congrats! yea, WE..... It took 2 of us for her to get in this condition.... Thanks everyone! I will do the best that I can to take care of her. She is my world!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 12:10:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	Hey, Danny! Congrats to you and Ruchie Now you will be posting in the Pregnant Mommies thread hehe. Thank you Cora.... You mean she will be posting in the Pregnant Mommies Thread??? Hehehe.... That's if I can get her to post. She doesn't like to post much.. Maybe now, though!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 10:25:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	Why, did you think the lil fish can't swim up river anymore? Just joking!! When the bata is born he/she will wake you up all the time, until then get all the rest you can. Congrats It swam up river and then some! Yea, you're right about the rest. Thanks everyone for your congrats......	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 09:39:00
Philippines	We are pregnant!!	I never thought I would ever post this. My beautiful wife Ruchie is now pregnant. We found out tuesday morning. Still in shock here. Somebody wake me up!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-02-24 02:11:00
Philippines	K2 Passes Interview	Stop looking for your stuff ~ they've all been sold in the garage sale! ...... That made my day Cora!!!	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-03-12 10:51:00
Philippines	K2 Passes Interview	Yes, I'm not sure she will sleep tonight. She's moving to Seattle in two weeks herself so there is all that saying goodbye to Canada and her friends stuff, then a week or two later the daugther arrives. This will be the frist time they've lived together fo many many years. For me, it's an adjustment of two women and also for those two adjusting to each other. I think thier adjustment will provide some comic relief ad drama at times but I could be wrong. In any case, I wont understand the fast track Ilocano conversation between them and my "Guy" house will probably be rearranged at least 5 times while I'm at work..... You are definitely right about the rearranged house! I am still trying to find things around my house after almost 3 years.....	DARUMA07	Male	Philippines	2010-03-11 15:12:00