I have been watching your channel for a few years now but usually don’t comment. We live in Texas but built a home in Leyte about 5 years ago (my wife has been to our house there but I have not seen it in person yet). We hope to move there soon. Glad you finally moved there. We enjoy your channel.
We arrived on Nov 8, so we are approaching two months. It is really nice here! We have a lot of house work going on also, more than I expected. But it is nice to see it all coming together. Wish we had a car, it is certainly on our list of things to get. Our Honda Click gets us around, but only locally. Have fun up there in you section of the country!!
Love the choir, 'Bataan Choral Artists. Just touched my heart with Christmas memories of our home on Cebu when the church groups came to our house Christmas 2007/2008 my first Christmas in the Phils.I was touched, I cried Scott. They don't do that here in my country. Belated compliments of the season to you all. Bob n Lina. NZ.
It’s a hole different life when you are in the Philippines and committed to it . 😊been following you since the beginning take care and happy new year 🎊 🎈
I’ve been watching your channel for several years now and this year also spent Christmas in The Philippines. Been here in Angeles since November 28th and enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Will be here though January until we head back to the states. Hope you enjoy your move and look forward to seeing more videos. Have a Happy New Year.
Truly amazing how time flies by even when you're "retired" but still staying busy with life. We're those actual Christmas carolers in your neighborhood in the Philippines!!!!!!! We don't get those anymore in the US.
New subscriber here! Love your content.. I came back to the Philippines for good after being away for 2 years.. Worst decision being away from family. Glad to be back!
I spent xmas in quezon city back in 2014. As you say it is different from the west and quite a rich experience. We had groups of carol singers come to our house too. Did you give them a little something for their performance? That seems to be what is expected there. Two years for us until we do what you have just done. We too have a house and car there and I am keenly following your new life in the phils.
You’re on Philippine time now 😂. While I work for UPS I’ll not get to spend Christmas there but November wouldn’t be out of the question at some point in time in the future. The carolers are fantastic!! Steaks can’t be beat!! Loos good Scott y’all enjoy and stay safe as always God bless y’all
how long would you say it took from the time you fully committed to going there to the time you actually arrived there permanently ? I'm sure there was lots to do before you arrived there so I'm trying to gauge how long it would take me to do all those things after I fully commit to doing it. I would like to buy a home that is already turn-key built up just so I don't have to deal with the builders while still here in the U.S.
We bought our home in 2019 and have been doing renovations and preparing ever since. We had a five year plan and just recently finished paying off the house before we moved here.
It takes time to settle in, I hope you will just love your new home. We will travel to Ormoc in February and stay until June. I am retiring on December 31st
Best decision I ever made was leaving uk to live in philippines, wish I could of done it earlier...keep smiling mr marker and a healthy, prosperous 2025 to you and your family...
Yes I am. 4 months to go. I was there for a month in February and loved it, didn’t get cold once. Take that back we going back to Dauin from a dive trip, the boat was splashing water and got wind chill factor 😱.
It's so funny I live in the province and there has to have been 200 people coming around sometimes two sometimes five singing and they will stand there and sing until you come out and give them money they definitely know where the Expats live lol I love it it's in good spirit and it's my favorite time of year ChristmasI always give them at least 100 pesos and they are very happy and thankful good people
Those carolers were pretty dang good. If you are not aware, Subic now has a Texas Roadhouse in the Harbor point mall, as well as we have had one in SM Clark for a while now. Texas Joes was good when we didn't have Roadhouse, now I stick to Roadhouse
The biggest advantage in the Philippines 🇵🇭 English is the second language, and Filipino singers are the best...Landers BGC had good choral group singers every Christmas season.
I have a house there in olongapo, There are nice restraunts espeacially in the sm midtown and ayala harbor point mall, We dont go in the water there in the freeport zone because shit river feeds into the bay on the north and south end of the island. Even baretto and subic town i wouldnt go in the water , locals do , We go out farther atleast to camayan cove at subic safari , only problem they are more expensive and no restraunts nearby except the hotel ,they are more expensive than the cheap hotels in the freeport area.
We have grown kids and some grandchildren, so I don't know if we will ever move completely there because of our children and grandchildren here. But you never know.
I have been watching your channel for a few years now but usually don’t comment. We live in Texas but built a home in Leyte about 5 years ago (my wife has been to our house there but I have not seen it in person yet). We hope to move there soon. Glad you finally moved there. We enjoy your channel.
Thank you very much for watching all this time! Hope everything goes well with your plans!
Love the Carolers merry Christmas and happy new year from North Texas❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!
The group singing was awesome love them
They are very talented. I was so impressed!
Time flies so fast. Happy Christmas and a fulfilling New Year to you and your beautiful family!
Thank you so much! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well.
A True Experience That's why I enjoy the PH. The respect and hospitality
We arrived on Nov 8, so we are approaching two months. It is really nice here! We have a lot of house work going on also, more than I expected. But it is nice to see it all coming together. Wish we had a car, it is certainly on our list of things to get. Our Honda Click gets us around, but only locally. Have fun up there in you section of the country!!
Glad to hear you are settling in well!
Good video! Talented carolers.
Glad you enjoyed the video and the carolers!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Glad you are all happy in your new life. Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
Love the choir, 'Bataan Choral Artists. Just touched my heart with Christmas memories of our home on Cebu when the church groups came to our house Christmas 2007/2008 my first Christmas in the Phils.I was touched, I cried Scott. They don't do that here in my country. Belated compliments of the season to you all. Bob n Lina. NZ.
Thank you so much and Im very happy to hear how much you enjoyed the video!
Merry Christmas Scott and family. I love the Christmas Caroling, it's only in the Philippines. Carolers goes house to house.
So glad you are happy about being there. I absolutely loved the choir! I love their rendition of the classic songs. I would love seeing them perform.
Please check out their facebook page! Bataan Choral Artists.
@Marker44 thank you.
Blessings.
RIP Mark Thornton 🙏🏼 🕯
It’s a hole different life when you are in the Philippines and committed to it . 😊been following you since the beginning take care and happy new year 🎊 🎈
Thank you for following along, and Happy New Year to you too!
Merry christmas to you and to your family in the Philippines and in the US!
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
Merry Christmas to you and the family!
Merry Christmas to you and your family also!
Merry Christmas to you and your family also!
I’ve been watching your channel for several years now and this year also spent Christmas in The Philippines. Been here in Angeles since November 28th and enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Will be here though January until we head back to the states. Hope you enjoy your move and look forward to seeing more videos. Have a Happy New Year.
Thank you for your continued support. Glad you are enjoying your time and have a safe return trip!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years
Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year!
THAT'S NICE TO HEAR YOU'RE ENJOYING YOUR STAY THERE, HOPE YOU COULD VISIT SOME ISLANDS THERE AND EXPERIENCE THE ISLAND LIFE TOO. LOL
Truly amazing how time flies by even when you're "retired" but still staying busy with life.
We're those actual Christmas carolers in your neighborhood in the Philippines!!!!!!! We don't get those anymore in the US.
Yes they are a community choir doing caroling. They happened to come to our subdivision one night.
loving it kuya! Post pa more. I'm glad you're enjoying the Philippines.
Thank you for watching!
New subscriber here! Love your content.. I came back to the Philippines for good after being away for 2 years.. Worst decision being away from family. Glad to be back!
Welcome to the channel! I'm glad you're back home with your family.
Merry Christmas, glad you can relax, have fun and enjoy…
Merry Christmas and thank you!
@@Marker44by the way, I recommend keeping your house in Oklahoma…
Best Christmas Carolers I have seen here ! I usually get kids banging on a paint can and can’t get past jingle bells , jingle bells ,,, hahahaha
They were a wonderful surprise!
Wow, those carol singers deserved a little jingle jangle for that performance! Loved it. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year to you too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Canada 🇨🇦
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
Also we also enjoy watching your channel too
I appreciate you watching!
Wishing you the best and happiness in your new life in the Philippines with Cecil and family. Happy New Year to all!!
Thank you! I appreciate that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas guys
Thank you very much. Merry Christmas!
Very nice sharing video sir.enjoy and always be safe.
Thanks for watching and for the well wishes!
I spent xmas in quezon city back in 2014. As you say it is different from the west and quite a rich experience. We had groups of carol singers come to our house too. Did you give them a little something for their performance? That seems to be what is expected there. Two years for us until we do what you have just done. We too have a house and car there and I am keenly following your new life in the phils.
Yes they had an envelope prepared and we gave a nice tip for them.
Great video thanks for sharing Merry Christmas !!!🎄🧑🎄 and Advance Happy New Year !!! 🥳😊👍👍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!
Merry Christmas to you and family🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ 2024!!!!!
Maligayang Pasko!!!!!!
Awesome 👌 👏 👍 Carolers!!!!
Merry Christmas!
You’re on Philippine time now 😂.
While I work for UPS I’ll not get to spend Christmas there but November wouldn’t be out of the question at some point in time in the future.
The carolers are fantastic!!
Steaks can’t be beat!! Loos good Scott y’all enjoy and stay safe as always God bless y’all
Thank you Carl! God bless.
Merry Christmas to your Family
Merry Christmas to you!
Usually those Carolers get a tip. How do you handle it when there are 20 of them?
We give a nice tip for a large group. They were very entertaining!
Happy holidays. 🌲😄🌹❤️
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Enjoy kuya sir
Thank you!
I believe no country celebrates Christmas with more enthusiasm than the Philippines 🎄🎅👍🏼
Great vlog👍🏼🇺🇸🇵🇭
You’re right, Christmas is huge in the Philippines!
Wising you the best.
Thank you very much!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Scott
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
I must say that the outside wall looks impressive. Simple but has eye appeal.
Glad you like it and we're looking forward to the finished product.
how long would you say it took from the time you fully committed to going there to the time you actually arrived there permanently ? I'm sure there was lots to do before you arrived there so I'm trying to gauge how long it would take me to do all those things after I fully commit to doing it. I would like to buy a home that is already turn-key built up just so I don't have to deal with the builders while still here in the U.S.
We bought our home in 2019 and have been doing renovations and preparing ever since. We had a five year plan and just recently finished paying off the house before we moved here.
It takes time to settle in, I hope you will just love your new home. We will travel to Ormoc in February and stay until June. I am retiring on December 31st
Best of luck with all of your plans!
Best decision I ever made was leaving uk to live in philippines, wish I could of done it earlier...keep smiling mr marker and a healthy, prosperous 2025 to you and your family...
Thank you very much and same to you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Next year ill be enjoying Christmas time there. 😊
Im sure youre looking forward to it!
Yes I am. 4 months to go.
I was there for a month in February and loved it, didn’t get cold once. Take that back we going back to Dauin from a dive trip, the boat was splashing water and got wind chill factor 😱.
It's so funny I live in the province and there has to have been 200 people coming around sometimes two sometimes five singing and they will stand there and sing until you come out and give them money they definitely know where the Expats live lol I love it it's in good spirit and it's my favorite time of year ChristmasI always give them at least 100 pesos and they are very happy and thankful good people
Those carolers were pretty dang good. If you are not aware, Subic now has a Texas Roadhouse in the Harbor point mall, as well as we have had one in SM Clark for a while now. Texas Joes was good when we didn't have Roadhouse, now I stick to Roadhouse
Yeah we actually saw the banners along the road on our way out of Subic. Next time its Roadhouse for us!
Be prepaired you love paying for everything
Happy holidays 🎄🎁🇺🇸🇵🇭Scott…now you’ll have to start learning the language…at least the basics to begin with 😂❤😊Take care.
Merry Christmas!
The biggest advantage in the Philippines 🇵🇭 English is the second language, and Filipino singers are the best...Landers BGC had good choral group singers every Christmas season.
I have a house there in olongapo, There are nice restraunts espeacially in the sm midtown and ayala harbor point mall, We dont go in the water there in the freeport zone because shit river feeds into the bay on the north and south end of the island. Even baretto and subic town i wouldnt go in the water , locals do , We go out farther atleast to camayan cove at subic safari , only problem they are more expensive and no restraunts nearby except the hotel ,they are more expensive than the cheap hotels in the freeport area.
We have grown kids and some grandchildren, so I don't know if we will ever move completely there because of our children and grandchildren here. But you never know.
first day it was awful n last day awesome
Having been to the Philippines several dozen times it’s very frustrating when you vloggers don’t say what city you are in .
We have stated many times where we are in the Philippines.