Exploring Province Life in The Philippines
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
- The term province often refers to the smaller towns and rural areas of the Philippines. Life is a bit slower and relaxed than the bigger cities and many expats and tourists will want to experience this adventure. You may have to travel to a larger city to shop in a mall but public markets are usually close and you can get deliveries for many items.
Very insightful observations. I remember an expression from long ago. As near as I can remember it was:
"A reasonable person tries to adapt himself to the world. An unreasonable person tries to adapt the world to himself."
That is a very good and true expression Barney. Most Filipinos do not want the "western" culture to change them. They are happy with life here.
I enjoyed this video very much. Got to see the people, the markets, the food stalls etc.
You have a great attitude towards the Philippines and the Philippinos sir I commend you highly towards that. I find it disgusting when foreigners are disrespectful to the Philippinos, it is their country after all.
I have been to Cebu 5 times can't wait to get back there.
Cheers Greg Melbourne Australia
Thank you so much Greg. I do respect and enjoy the friendly and helpful Filipinos and their culture. Good luck with your plans.
ill always enjoy watching your videos till your next one
Thanks for watching Peter. This makes it worth it.
Enjoying the video, watching Filipinos going into their everyday life💕am so glad you are well adapted too😍more power to you Rod😎
I enjoy interacting with the friendly Filipinos Linda. There is a degree of freedom here also that I enjoy. I could adapt anywhere but I would not be as happy anywhere. thanks and take care.
Jack said its better to stick with people who know him who want Joney on the spot service
Those skewered fish are smoked mackerel, locally called "Tulingan". We make a good dish of it different ways. I personally like to stir fry slices of gabi or taro root with garlic, onions, tomatoes and coconut milk. Yum!
Thanks for that information Tess. Sounds good.
Nice video...I like your style of story telling too...very clear..slow and steady.
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Fm : Malaysia.
Glad you enjoyed it Azman. Take care.
Very nice video... very insightful as well. I am moving to the Philippines in due time, cant wait to get on board!
Thanks and safe travels.
Thanks Rod,your the best and very informative.
I appreciate that Edwin!
Extremely interesting video and I love to get out in the country "provinces."
It is always good to get out of town for a bit and so many things to see and do Gary.
Boiled Corn Just Like Mexico. Add some Mayo,Parmesan Cheese, Some Tapatio, Delicioso Mi Amigo.
Mahal Ko Videos Kuya Rod.
Keep Living Life.
Salamat Po
It was quite good. I grew up on a farm with lots of sweet corn available so I appreciate it Rafael.
Always a pleasure to watch. Always good observations and advice. 👍🏻
Thanks Shay. I learn new things about the Philippines every day.
Nice video once againRod lots of good advice n info. Once again. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Dennis. It was a fun trip.
Thanks Rod, like seeing these type of vlogs and your perspective.
Thanks for watching kbird529.
I really enjoyed the video. Keep educating me.
Thank you very much David. I continue to learn as well.
I love the information you give out. Thank you very much.
Thanks Keith. I pass along information as I learn it and I continue to learn.
Your videos are the best thanks for posting.
Thanks for the kind words Ricky.
Great video thanks for sharing and hello from South Carolina USA 🇺🇸
Thanks for watching and commenting Wayne. I have visited South and North Carolina a few times as my daughter lived in Raleigh for many years. It is a nice area with friendly people.
Wow that's great you feel that way about our place and it's nice to hear from you. Keep up the great video work you do and best of luck to you.
Enjoy your column. Interested in retiring to the Philippines. From midwest USA
Thanks for watching and commenting Roger. One can always move on if they don't like one place.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 right now caregiver for mom, but intend to visit diferent places in Philippines afterwards. Txs
Very informative video! You have a fantastic narration voice/style!
Thanks for the kind comments Zak. Have fun and stay safe if you are traveling in the motorhome also.
Another great video Rod. I noticed 3 weeks ago that car gasoline is only P43 per liter in Tacloban compared to about P55 in Cebu so one little thing good about Leyte if you have a car. But generally I agree with you that Provincial life is more difficult without the city conveniences and especially weak or non-existent internet like where my in-laws live in Leyte.
Filipinos acknowledge you unlike other Asian nations because they learned it from the Americans when it was a USA Colony.
Interesting John. We all have different backgrounds and desires in life. Some want the convenience of the city and others the country.
Thanks rod, in Manila people here call the rest of the Philippines 🇵🇭 the province
Including Cebu city Cebu and Davao city in Mindanao , I think the Philippines is really changing for the better but it’s gonna take a long time.
I see more and more infrastructure building of roads and bridges Derek but it will take some time. There are more foreign partnerships also involved so many think this will help speed the process.
Those are sulfur crested cockatoo from Australia Rod. Under captivity they last 40+ years, just like the mollucan cockatoo that can live 70+ years or longer. But our age I don't think it would appropriate to take care of those kind of birds, they could outlived me and my husband. I like a small city, cebu and Manila are too big for me to live. Good hospital is always important. Thanks Rod for sharing.
Many of these birds get very attached to humans and/or other pets and separation is traumatic for them so I don't want to own one either.
Hi Rod, from experience there are different degrees of provincial towns and experiences. Some towns depending on their average incomes and local revenues, offer a higher or lower quality of life and basic services for their town folk. Some town's management might offer town folks many services and a better infrastructure than other towns in the provinces. Overall as you said, it's cheaper to live in the province. There are also not as many temptations or options for spending that one would encounter in the city:) Having local language skills is sometimes more important if you plan to socialize outside of a small possibly family only group, because especially in Cebu province, a lot of folks prefer to speak Cebuano, or are less confident around foreigners with their ability or desire to speak English. Foreigners/expats who might feel more comfortable with or seek out the company of fellow foreigners more often, might find that they are rather isolated in that aspect. On the other hand, if one chooses to live a more local style life away from fellow foreigners, that is possible to do in many areas of the province.
I consider myself as an American "city person" and although I enjoy many aspects of my provincial life. I'm not always satisfied with the slower less exciting lifestyle of far flung towns away from the urban ares. My Filipino husband on the other hand just loves living the provincial life, and can only take urban and more congested areas in small doses. I think that I'd live a happier and more stimulating and satisfying quality of life in a town closer to the city or actually within in the city. The lifestyle that I'd love would be more difficult to maintain within a certain budget though, so I 'm happy to enjoy certain aspects of rural provincial life, but also get out to where the action is as often as I can!:) Many local Filipinos especially the younger ones, and those with skills and education, have moved on from their roots in the province to seek employment and a lifestyle that gives them better income and more possibilities. You made many good observations about the province. Thanks for sharing.
Well in general Cebuanos are very friendly and approachable. You'll find that Cebuanos in the city are much more exposed to foreigners, so they are more at ease with conversing. They are proud purists too, and will speak English any day instead of Tagolog. You mentioned that up in the hills attending that party, many of the folks were speaking their language as of course they're most happy doing that! In order to communicate they'll try their best to chat, but as the saying goes they get "nosebleed" after a while when they fear that they'll run out of words in English. That's just my experience while living here in the province.:) Maybe yours is different.
Sorry Lionhearted--I thought that response was from Rod. You're right that Cebuanos speak English well compared to other areas. Maybe it's because I so enjoy speaking Bisaya with local folks that I have an extra interest in it.:) It surely isn't necessary to speak the local language to enjoy and get along in the Philippines.:)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences Regina. I feel much the same way. I could adapt to almost any culture and situation but at the present time, I am enjoying the city...but I do enjoy the trips out of the city as well. I have been very surprised and happy as to how friendly and helpful Filipinos and especially Cebuanos are. Many have quite good English skills and others will try very hard to communicate as best they can. I am slowly learning some Bisaya but my tongue has trouble trying to reproduce the proper sounds of words.
Hi Ma'am you must have lived there for awhile. Islands outside Manila speaks diffirent languages/dialect. No worries for expats or tourists to be uncomfortable with Cebuano or any Bisaya language because even us Filipinos cannot comprende the language next door islands. English/Tagalog unite us and make us understand each other. Luv all your observation of our cultures. I live in the US myself. Same with you guys I had a hardtime adjusting to the American culture when I arrived long time ago. I'm always on the go and it seems time is never enough to finish your job. I have friends that got sick and some went back home. Some has palpitations. Nevertheless humans are always adaptable to any changes around us.
Thanks for sharing, Great information.
Thanks for watching Mario.
Hi rod thanks for the nice video of Barili the town were i live wish we could have met with you but maybe next time im only about a five minutes ride to the market..i posted your video on my Facebook page so my friends and family back in the states could see Barili your videos are much more informative than mine lol
I was telling my friend about you Oscar but the visit was a bit rushed with lots of family from other parts of the Philippines and I really didn't know what kind of schedule I would be on....but I did think about you.
Another great video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Edward. It was a fun trip.
Hello Rod
Live and let live!
Thank you so much for sharing! I really enoyed this video and appreciate it...👍👍
Regards/Ned
I am comfortable in the Filipino culture in the city or out in the provinces Ned. Thanks for watching.
Thanks again for a great video
Thanks for watching Philip.
Yes Sir, Good Afternoon Sir, By the way, Sir and a Sir are always in front of a question or a Sir at the back of an inquiry is the reason why this culture of humility promotes the TOURIST industry in the Philippines.
Thanks for watching Reynaldo. I am still enjoying the Philippines.
Lots of interesting thoughts and observations in this video about province life Rod, so thanks for sharing. There’s a lot more to Barili than I realised, as I usually just pass through it on my way further south to Moalboal area. The scenery is beautiful after Minglanilla, and I enjoy the bus journey even though it’s three to three and a half hours. I’m not really a big city person, but I find I get bored after a while in the smallest towns , and internet is a big problem. Many thing to consider before deciding where to live long term, I’m a bit of a wanderer I guess .
I am also a bit of a wandered Brian. LOL. Sometimes I just move furniture around to get a different look. The smaller towns are interesting but limited on long term possibility for me also.
I have to say that I like the conveniences of big city life. If I ever went to the Philippines I would probably go to Cebu.
I like the city as well but it is nice to have so much to see and do very close also.
Hi Rod u memtioned the price of electricity earlier & it got me thinking why more people don't get Solar in the Philippines,u can get a good setup for less than P300,000 + and even sell ur excess back to the grid during the day.I realise alot of people don't have that sort of money to spend but even with a loan u the system will pay for itself in a few years & then u start to save.A friend has Solar & runs a large plasma tv all day & night & a/con + they have a washing machine etc & his monthly bill is about P350.I will be getting it installed on our house in Davao soon & will then feel at ease useing the a/con anytime we like with no fear of a nasty bill at the end of the month.
Solar is slow in catching on in many areas Wayne. Insulation is almost unheard of also. I have asked many people including an engineer from Hong Kong working on a project here why they don't use insulation on buildings. He thought it was only for cold climates. Tell that to people in the deserts of Arizona, California, Nevada and other very hot areas. I have bought some insulation for a friend here and they were surprised at how much difference it made in their apartment.
This may seem like an off the wall comment, but I noticed that over 95% of the motorbikes were Underbone. They have larger wheel diameters and travel rougher terrain better than say a Honda Click.
Interesting observation Sam. I have rented bikes a couple of times, 125 with skinny tires and they did not do very well on the rougher roads.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Well, they are certainly not dirt bikes, but larger diameter wheels take bumps better and the ground clearence is better.
I really like provincial life in the Philippines, especially in Ilocos and Cagayan, places like that in northern Luzon.
Also, good video and observations! :)
Thanks. One day I hope to make a trip up that way.
On point on the Filipino traits Rod, you learned quick grasshopper 😁 Kidding aside I enjoy your blogs hoping to meet you one of these days. Good day sir!
I observe and learn John. My email is noisemasters@gmail.com.
Thanks for watching.
I kind of like the idea of a small city for retirement. I think it would need to have at least a small mall and hopefully adequate hospital. Most malls I've seen have a modern supermarket and at least a couple fast food places. anything less than that would be a little too "foreign" for me.
I agree Ricky. The very large malls are not necessary for most items. A decent hospital would be an advantage also. They are slowly upgrading some rural hospitals but they have a ways to go.
That Sunday beef won't be very good. That's how it's done on Camiguin, too. If you want good beef you need to buy frozen New Zealand beef in a city. Filipino beef just doesn't cut it.
We all grow up learning the common tastes, colors, and textures of foods around us, so something different often doesn't taste "good". Sometimes it is the texture that is so new that it doesn't seem like it should be in your mouth. I buy Australian, New Zealand, or US beef at S&R or Landers usually.
Good beef needs to be aged.
Rod where you're at right now are there pubs bars whatever you want to call it. Motel hotel whatever you want to call it
I did not see any pubs or bars. I think most people drink at home and some places I see people drinking outside of convenience stores also. There are bars in bigger towns but it took me some time to see them down side streets usually. This was one surprise to me coming from areas in the USA where there are bars on many streets.
I prefer the province & have lived a few months now in the sticks where you walk along the dirt road & come across the roaming carabao & goats. I have had stays in urban Cebu & Iloilo which didn't interest me. Generally the serene country way of life is much cheaper, more quiet & clean. The negative is that you're not close to the bigger stores & the internet signal may be rather weak. btw Rody- how's your numbers with the "raised eyebrows" lately. teehehe
LOL. I use my eyebrows to communicate regularly Lawrence. I could adapt to most areas, country or city, but I am enjoying Cebu City for now. I do enjoy getting out of the city also.
I like were my fieance family lives her province 4 hours by bus to nearest immigration office is worst part.
nice to see you getting out of town. Most of the foreigners i met living in the provinces are there because their girlfriend or wife is from that area.
That is my observation also Michael. The expats move into the area where the girlfriend is living and may move later if it isn't the best situation.
Try a barangay just under 3000 people majority minor children. 4 hours from immigration by bus, no cell connection for 20 min away because of mountains. That rural
LOL. I understand Gary. I have been in many places with no cell or internet while traveling. That can be a blessing or curse at times.
I like you,my friend you're cool & like a cowboy ..
Beautiful up north of you in Bogo northern Cebu i love it been going there and living there over 16yrs now and been coming to Philippines since 1984 with my first Filipino wife that was in province of Cavite Imus south of Manila but i love Cebu its more laid back in the Provinces Rod as you know Rod im trying to get those birds i only want one its a Sulpher Crested Cockatoo from Australia
I have been through Bogo a couple times going to Malapascua Kriss. It looks like a good-sized town and you are not too far from Cebu City. Many of the "parrot" family get very attached I learned in one documentary and don't like to be separated from their humans or other animals they live around in a home. Thanks for sharing that Kriss.
You exemplify cultural humility, kind sir! A role model for all white Americans! Impressive! If more were like you, this would be a better world! Thanks for being an inspiration! 😊
I agree with you entirely Joy of Living. I do try to respect other cultures and I certainly appreciate the welcoming Filipino people.
How are the girls of the village and how do they live in their house, tell them about everyone through this video.
Thanks Mahesh.
I want to come to the Philippines to a town like your showing and stay for 3 to six months to decide if I would like to move there. Any sugestions for short term housing for a newbie?
I like Tagbilaran City on Bohol. Iloilo or Bacolod would be on my list also. Use booking.com or airbnb and then ask the locals for advice.
You certainly get around Rod? Take care mate.
It is nice to get out of town Bob. Thanks for watching.
i missed the layback lifestyle in the Philippines
I understand Maria. Take care.
great video
Thanks for watching Karl.
Sorry guys. No department store here in Barili , BUT a good place to lay low, go on the lamb.
LOL. Thanks gp. Barili is an interesting town.
I Know you been in bOHOL and would Like to Know Which My My Best to Send a Package to BOHOL..Thank you and I Watch you all the time..Be Safe you and Love ones..
LBC is one of the shipping expediters in the PH John. You can also use the ferry lines if you have someone to pick up the package. DHL, FedEx, and other shipping companies are also popular here.
I have an american in AC who was a HVAC repair man in the US he repairs ACs cleans them them he has enough americans who uses him . He has 2 filipinos work for him he is Joney on the spot . He takes a lot of work awat because he don't disk around He said the early bird gets the worm
I hired him to paint our home in and out . And he Just our a new roof and it was American quality it was not just tin
Marine grade plywood tar paper and roofing the home so much quitter he has a Ford E150 van full of Tools Dealt tools plus he pulls his concrete mixer
It definitely helps to have skilled workers, proper tools, and good quality materials mrjl. Much of the painting I see is really sloppy. Tile cement and grout is the cheapest and soon deteriorates.
Yes it normal for all filipinos speak 3 languages. Tagalog, english and their own province dilect, alot speaks alot more languages. Education is very high in philippines.
I have found that many speak their regional language and are not too comfortable with Filipino language. Many will understand English better than Filipino because they do not use it. Taglish is the most common in practice in Manila. Even here in Cebu, CebEngTalog combinations work some times.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yes their national language is tagalog. Mahal kita means i love you in tagalog
Hi,
Good vid like usual Rod, thanks.
I've a question for you, my girlfriend have say to me (who live in Danao), in his barangay you can t go out after 10 pm the night, a new law close all the locals night life, you know place where they drink, bargain little etc ... Have you remark this .
Apparently the barangay say is DU30 new law ?
So everybody in barangay stay home and do like usual on their home.
Thanks ,Marc
There is some push to get "loiters" off the streets at night as some think they are only there to make trouble. Loiters apparently are often drinking, etc and there is some confusion as to the full extent of the law but some areas are more strict than others. I have been walking later and been asked by police and security where I was going. They were satisfied with my answer and I went on my way Marc.
The thing about Filipinos is they work hard, but they don't take the work they do seriously; there is little pride of workmanship/craftsmanship like you find in the West. That's why they are late for many things and so many delays for services. They don't have a gusto for the work as far as quality or permanence like Americans (and Americans don't have one like Germans/Japanese lol), but they do work hard.
You often have to tell them many times to do a thing (and they STILL do it their way anyways) or have to call them back to fix something they didn't do right, but they do like to work. It's just they have a different idea of what "work" is, and how to do it.
It's why when Filipinos get done something and you complain, they don't understand why you are so "picky" about what you hired them to do; it's done so shut up (they never TELL you that). If you buy something at the store and it breaks they tell you just buy another one because it's not their problem the first thing didn't work.
It's like when you asked the woman for a cover for the corn you bought 2:09 and how she put the cheese on it without asking you first. Your idea of service includes something to cover food (understandable) or you could have been allergic to cheese whereas a Filipino would wonder what they hell you need a cover for and why don't you want the cheese.. just eat it!
LOL. Unfortunately, I think many of the younger generation in the USA don't want to work very hard. I have heard several stories from friends and relatives who are finding it hard to find help and get them to do the job properly even though they pay a higher wage than most can get elsewhere. There is a major learning/adapting curve when living in another culture and I understand what you are saying.
I think American kids are more "choosy" about the jobs they want to do, since they have many to pick from rather than Filipinos, who don't have any choice as to what they can do. My son is 16 and has working papers now, so he has his choice between lawn mowing jobs, fast food jobs, sales jobs, movie theatre, etc but he is waiting for an IT intern job since he goes to a vocational HS for I.T. It's not that he's lazy; it's just that he knows his worth and refuses to do lower menial jobs since they won't help him in his future profession. He rather watches a lot of videos on how to pass certification tests that he'll need later on. I actually respect that more than if he pushed a mower for a few bucks and many American kids are doing this now since the marketplace is more competitive.
It kind of reminded me of my wife's arrival here in the US in '94 when we went to the supermarket and she had a near heart attack from seeing all the different kinds of coffee on the shelf. She literally stared there for about 30 seconds. In the PI, she only had a few brands to pick from so there wasn't any room to be choosy.
How is it for Caucasians? Safe in general? Major concerns? I'm very interested in possibly retiring in the Philippines. Having been in the Navy, I have known many Filipinos, and have always liked them.
I walked many places in Cebu City even at night and never had a problem so I feel safer here than most USA cities.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Awesome! 🎉 Thank you.
Barili is still too big for what area I am looking for..... I am looking for towns with populations of 1500 or less
A village is probably what you are looking for. with over 100 million people in the Philippines which is about the same land area as Arizona, it is difficult to find areas that are sparsely populated Mr C.
After viewing tons of expats in the Philippines videos, I'm leaning towards retiring in Belize where the official language is English.
Belize would be interesting for a while I think Michael. I bought the books about Belize and considered it. It is a pretty small country so I would probably get bored at some point but you can easily fly to the US or other countries from there. Good luck with your plans.
@@AmazingPhilippines1
That, I think, is the determining factor for me. It's close to the States.
Best of luck!
Tkank you.
Thanks for watching.
real brewed coffee hard to find in the philippines
I have heard than Bacolod City has lots of street coffee shops for much less than a starbucks so it depends on the area G MAN.
Alot depends on how hungry the filipino is .
A lot of Americans will find some one will get it dine . Me i use Jack American jack of all trades master of noon
i want to come to philippines country i am from india
Good luck and safe travels Mahesh.
Jack bid on a contract bod on a 225 AC install because the builder liked his work
A filipino company filed a case he did bot do the work
The builder said the work was not good Jack had to fix the mess
are you some radio dj b4?
LOL. No dj here Barrion. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Rod that bird told you GWAPA...!!!
LOL. Thanks for watching.
Yes I agree I totally agree if you don’t like it well there’s a door yes America not so good I’m in Philippines good 5000 years of culture America 250 years pales in comparison yes I agree🇵🇭
Thanks Scott. There is a lot to love about the Philippines.
Isn't it a law now that you have to wear a helmet and shoes to ride a motorcycle?
It is enforced in many of the towns and cities but not so much the provinces risquecat.
Soon I will be moving to Carmen, Davao Del Norte. Lucky I have a house there and a Fiancee and her 11 yr old daughter. We been together for 8 years. Im looking to meet her family. I plan to stay there and marry her. I subscribe to your Blog and you are very helpful. Cant waite.
Thanks Anthony and good luck with your plans.
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Thanks for watching.
Do you tip?
Generally a bit depending on the province, city, and service Ted.
Pinoys like nod and smiley
Smiles go a long way in many cultures and Filipinos are quick with smiles.
Im not from us im from europe but i live in euro and philipines
Thanks Chris. I should do some conversions into other currencies also.
I love my girlfriend in Philippines. She has always been there for me and is so sweet to me. We've been together for a year now and I've never known true love until I met her. I'm going to propose to her when I go there again at the end of the year.
Most Filipinos seem to be very committed to a relationship and I have heard this from many expats. Good luck with your plans.
Hi rod
Hello Pacheco and enjoy your day!
yes, you are right catholicism plays a dominant part for filipinos...in fact, church teaching firmly ingrain in peoples mind for hundred of years the spanish came to colonize PH. and they are the source or the root cause of peoples laid back life, miserable, poor. church teach wrong mindsets for pilipinos..."being generous, being poor is way to heaven" we are teach to live a simple life. that being poor is a better way to go to heaven.. there's a verse in the bible that says " it's easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven..."money is the root cause of evil".. maybe you may observe also some countries dominated by catholicism and they were almost similar like the philippines.
Good points Jhing and you make some good points. I have also been involved in Christian churches in the US early on with much of the teaching about waiting for God to provide and guide when He gave us a brain to use it. Take care.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yes, exactly. i'm still a catholic myself but i realize it's time to distance myself from any church teaching which tried to manipulate peoples lives by their dogma and wrong tradition. it's just so sad to think that a lot of pilipinos still trap on church teaching...
I laughed so hard when you sed Americans want to change the philippine people. When you travel or live in different countries you can't change the world to what you want. 🤣🤣
Well if people from the province cannot speak English that's your problem. It is you that should learn their language to live with them.
Thanks Lang. I was not complaining, just letting people know what they may experience. Some travel sites and books will state 90% speak English and it varies greatly by area.
Also if there is a bar in a Providence like that is it safe for white people considering the factor that there are few white people
Good question boogieman. Several factors would determine the answer. Which bar, type of people going to that bar, your "personality", and other factors. It one drinks and gets arrogant one will probably find trouble anywhere. If one flashes cash, one is looking for trouble. There are lots of different types of bars and people in those bars so I would be alert to your surroundings anywhere. In general, I have found Filipinos to be very friendly and even watch my back and suggest I don't go into certain areas so ask around.
I got a headache watching your video..too fast..huh!
Sorry about that Wil. I owe you an aspirin.
Any advice....let me know. thanks again.
Will do Anthony.