American and Filipina couple achieved their goals! | Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija

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  • @scottbeller2369
    @scottbeller2369 Рік тому +4

    Mr Baker!!! Looks very good! You and Jen have quite the oasis there! Just Lovely!

  • @DK-8181
    @DK-8181 Рік тому +2

    I agree that the property looks awesome. Lots of shade under the Mango tree. Very nice sitting area. All the landscaping ties in beautifully.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words. We love sitting under the Mango and Anya prefers it as well!

  • @HuLmA101
    @HuLmA101 Рік тому +1

    wow, as we grow old we just stay in our home and be amazed of our garden, fresh air, fresh vegetables, swimmingpool and plenty of rest, sleepin afternoon coz its hot outside, wake up 4pm and watering the garden, wow what a life just amazing and peaceful. i just bought some vegetable seed in tiktok very cheap 35pesos/pack. watermelon, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, onions, dragon fruit, etc. anyways, awesome vlog👍

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      It is a good life, so let us all make the most of it and live in the moment!

  • @thomaswinkelman9291
    @thomaswinkelman9291 Рік тому +1

    You guys did a great job designing that house.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Thomas! Very kind of your sir. We certainly love the feel of our home. Like having two different worlds depending on which door you go out. Go out the front, you have lots of green and flowers with plenty of space to run and play with a little shade to sit under as well. Go out the back and you have an incredible view with a relaxing pool scape to enjoy. I make sure to enjoy both everyday!

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog Рік тому

    Must be very fulfilling to have your goals achieved. Congrats!
    Beautiful landscape

  • @kevink3975
    @kevink3975 Рік тому +1

    Your yard is amazing, thanks for putting the video together!
    It looks like you and Jenn are back in the Philippines, I hope your trip to the US was wonderful.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Yes sir Kevin, we had a great time back in Texas, but good to be home in the PI. And thank you for the kind words on the landscaping. We enjoy being out front under that Mango tree!

  • @graham5163
    @graham5163 Рік тому +1

    Hey Rick, G'day from Australia. I've watched all your video's and this just tops it off mate! You have a beautiful home there which is exactly why i have continued to watch. Hopefully in the next year, i will be marrying my beautiful Filipina and moving permanently to the PH. Havig watched your videos, i now have a much better idea of the price and things to watch out for or be aware of when we build our property. We would like to build something similar to what you have. Question, have you got battery back-up for your solar panels? And are you connected to the grid? For those Australians watching, Rick's 6.5 million PHP total build cost is around $172,000 AUD. Keep the videos coming Rick. Cheers.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      G'day back at you brother! Appreciate you watching the vlogs. And Yes, we installed a Hybrid On Grid Solar System in our home. I believe I have two vlogs on our Solar System. First one shows the installation and the second I believe details pricing and performance. I am about to upload a third vlog that will be an overview of the system since we installed a little over a year ago. I have learned a lot about the system since we first installed it and I have to tell you, it was one of our top decisions when we built our home. I wish you the best with your future marriage and relocation to the Phils!

  • @rudygaray8929
    @rudygaray8929 Рік тому

    Pretty good videos. About to retire soon and planning to build a bardo in Palawan. thanks for the heads-up on all the topics.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  11 місяців тому

      Congrats on your impending retirement Rudy! And for you future move to Palawan. Beautiful island brother!

  • @markrenne6136
    @markrenne6136 Рік тому +1

    To think back to how the front yard use to look pretty incredible transformation. Loved the drone footage. After crashing my mini 2 and getting a replacement/repair with the DJI insurance plan, I just now have also purchased a mini 3 pro which has added collision detection. So I’ll have a pair of drones when I move next year.
    Hope our house turns out half as well as yours.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Hey brother Mark! Yep, pretty far from where it began. Prefer the new and improved version Funny you should mention crashing your Mini 2, did the same right here when we first started building. No insurance. Found a place in Manila that fixed it for me though. The footage on this vlog is actually the first time I have flown it sight unseen. Never had the confidence to do that till this time. Thank you Jesus! It went well 👍

  • @k9companion231
    @k9companion231 Рік тому +2

    This is awesome Rick! You, your wife, and children are set for life! Well done!

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Thank brother! We really feel at home here. Enjoy every minute while we can!

  • @rosalindahamilton5966
    @rosalindahamilton5966 Рік тому +1

    Nice job and foresight in progressing your homestead.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Rosalinda and thanks for watching!

  • @jmfarrell5
    @jmfarrell5 Рік тому +1

    What a great ending to your home build journey. Congratulations. Appreciate your shared knowledge/experience. 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      I wish you were right brother Farrell, but unfortunately , things just don't ever seem to end. You will see soon!

  • @davion2213
    @davion2213 Рік тому

    Hello my future neighbors! this is my 1t time watching your video and i fell in love in your yard instantly, hopefully next year we will start building our dream farmhouse near to your place, sending support from L.A! (Lower Antipolo) lol

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому

      Congrats on your future build brother! And thank you for the kind words!

  • @thomasoverturf8295
    @thomasoverturf8295 Рік тому +1

    Very beautiful Rick 👍 😊 I have followed the videos from the beginning and what a transformation that has taken place. I truly like everything you guys have done. One of these days if I ever get my house project done here and get it sold, I will be moving over and build something very similar... it's perfect 😊

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Hey Thomas! Thank you brother! appreciate the kind words. We enjoy being here and it really does have a resort feel in the middle of terraced rice fields . Wishing you nothing but the best on your project and your future move to the PI!!!!

  • @dylanfay8428
    @dylanfay8428 Рік тому +2

    Looks fantastic, Rick.

  • @David_Talks.
    @David_Talks. Рік тому

    Very cool 👏 happy for y’all.
    I’ve thought about buying a place in Mexico for years but now I’m starting to think southeast Asia or Indo-Asia.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      That's funny. I looked in Mexico for years and almost bought something in the Ajijic area of Lake Chapala. But ended up in Dominican Republic instead. After my divorce, I decided to come to a part of the world I had never been in and that was Southeast Asia. Super glad I ended up here! Thanks for watchin!

  • @charlesbronson5235
    @charlesbronson5235 Рік тому +3

    Spectacular job on the yard. Looks rather nice I gotta admit. House is beautiful. Rainy season making everything nice a green. Wishing all health and happiness 👍🏻💪🏻✌🏻🙏🏻❤️☝🏻

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Hey Sir Charles! Appreciate the kind words, and yes, love the green rice fields, so incredibly beautiful 😍

  • @karlenzmann
    @karlenzmann Рік тому

    Beautiful sunsets 🌅

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Hey brother Karl! Good to hear from you sir. Hope all is well and yes, sunsets here are almost always spectacular to watch!

  • @henrywscorner6085
    @henrywscorner6085 Рік тому +2

    looks awesome, great price

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      I am super pleased with what this last group has done. Fair price, quality product!

  • @TharaLetzISLANDER
    @TharaLetzISLANDER 8 місяців тому +1

    9:29 that’s beautiful

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  8 місяців тому

      Thank you 🙏. Appreciate you watching!

  • @homebasebelgium359
    @homebasebelgium359 Рік тому +1

    Very nice layout, Rick!

  • @filipinonurseretireshome4864
    @filipinonurseretireshome4864 Рік тому +1

    👋🤗👋, something I got concern, never put dirt around the trunk of a tree. It can die 😂😂😂😂. BTW, you have a beautiful 🏡

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      I had a similar concern, but the locals I spoke with along with the landscaper, all agreed that what we were doing would not have a negative affect on our Mango tree. Praying they all told me the truth. Only time shall tell . Thanks for watching!

  • @jeanuytico6233
    @jeanuytico6233 Рік тому

    I’m a contractor from fl. and I wouldn’t build a house that style but it’s your dream house hope you love it

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому

      Wasn't my preferred style. I actually prefer Spanish Colonial, but my builder said it would double the price to build what I really wanted. Bottomline, this modern style is what they know how to do.

  • @mathel3662
    @mathel3662 Рік тому

    Oh Wow! We just bought some land in Cuyapo.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому

      Congrats on your land purchase! Hope all was smooth with the transaction.

  • @jimmyb5911
    @jimmyb5911 Рік тому +2

    looks good.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jimmy! Appreciate you watching as always.

  • @paulbrown6338
    @paulbrown6338 Рік тому +1

    Need a few Texas Crypt Myrtles, property looks great

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      I totally agree Paul! I said the same thing to Jenn as we were cruising around East Texas. It seems I can get seeds off of Lazada, but not sure I can wait 10 years for them to grow into trees .

  • @georgeblack8437
    @georgeblack8437 Рік тому +2

    Just awesome job

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Thank you George! Appreciate you watching sir!

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Thank you George! Appreciate you watching sir!

  • @scottv3337
    @scottv3337 Рік тому +2

    Looks good…

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Scott! Appreciate you watching sir!

  • @pedritotomas7806
    @pedritotomas7806 Рік тому +3

    We are neighbor!

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Hey Pedrito! So glad you have joined our channel kuya. Hopefully we are good neighbors . We try to stay quiet and not disturb others. We love Cuyapo!!!!

    • @pedritotomas7806
      @pedritotomas7806 Рік тому

      See u soon congs your new born baby!

  • @brenchomsky3515
    @brenchomsky3515 Рік тому

    Where is that retaining wall you're talking about ????

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +1

      Hey Bren, our home is built on a terraced rice field, with the front of the yard being on the road and the back of the home had a pretty good drop to the elevation so we had to construct a retaining wall on three sides of the area the home would sit on. So we have retaining walls on the East, North and West sides of the property. In our videos it just looks like what I call a half wall around the property, when in fact if you looked over the wall, it has a about a 10 foot drop on the North side. Hope that helps sir!

  • @melindaandaya102
    @melindaandaya102 9 місяців тому

    Good Day Sir Can I visit Your place we're just here in Brgy Malineng

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  8 місяців тому

      Would love to meet you some day, but for now we are traveling. Family and friends are taking care while we are gone.

  • @garyhamilton9186
    @garyhamilton9186 Рік тому +1

    Another great video.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Gary and appreciate you watching brother!

    • @garyhamilton9186
      @garyhamilton9186 Рік тому

      @@rickbaker0217 congratulations on your new baby Rick.

  • @arturomicu5065
    @arturomicu5065 Рік тому

    Hey guys. which barangay do you reside. Moving soon from Ottawa to Cuyapo for good. No relatives and friends. We just bought a farm there. Kindly reply.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  11 місяців тому +1

      Hey Arturo, congrats on your farm purchase! If you will email me, we can chat more about where exactly we are. I think you can understand that giving out our exact location in Cuyapo, is something I am careful about. Thanks for watching brother!

  • @nigeljohnson8995
    @nigeljohnson8995 Рік тому +1

    What is this about?

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Hey Nigel! Well we finished up our front yard landscaping and we were just updating those that were curious to see the finished project.

    • @nigeljohnson8995
      @nigeljohnson8995 Рік тому

      Must say its a lovely plot of land, and you build things very well.@@rickbaker0217

  • @dlemueltabije848
    @dlemueltabije848 Рік тому

    Loc. Maam?😊

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому

      Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija on the Island of Luzon!

  • @brenchomsky3515
    @brenchomsky3515 Рік тому

    How much is the total land area of your property ?

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому

      Our land is 3420sqm total. The house occupies the southeast corner of our property. If you see any drone shots of our home from above, you can clearly see the layout of our total property as it has a concrete post perimeter around the area that does not have the house on it.

  • @Mike-B.
    @Mike-B. Рік тому +1

    I;m new to the channel and just wondering your age, don't mean to be rude....

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Welcome to the channel Mike! Age is something that seems to happen at least once a year . As for me, that number turns to 60 in a few months 😩.

    • @Mike-B.
      @Mike-B. Рік тому +2

      Happy early birthday to you. I love your house. I plan to enjoy more of your channel and wish you and yours the very best. Live it up!

  • @williamdieffenbach3264
    @williamdieffenbach3264 Рік тому +2

    She has a nice property.

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  Рік тому +2

      Yes she does! Thankful everyday that she let's me enjoy it .

  • @joshwilliam7850
    @joshwilliam7850 7 місяців тому

    Terrible

    • @rickbaker0217
      @rickbaker0217  7 місяців тому

      Hey Josh! "Terrible", which part?