I did it! I Moved to the Philippines! 🇵🇭

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  • @MarsOcto
    @MarsOcto 7 місяців тому +17

    Being in the military I kind of learned to not get attached to anything. I don’t hold value in any material object and will be downsizing to a duffle bag and a backpack before my test run in October.

    • @FoundingYouTuber-2005
      @FoundingYouTuber-2005 7 місяців тому +2

      That's the smart move. Clearly, Ace has forgotten how to lighten his load.
      And all that sentimental crap he has, it should all be carted down to the local Goodwill store.
      Maybe his sister can talk some sense into him. E.g., "Get all this crap out of my garage by next week, or I'm calling those 800 junk people to come haul it away, and I'm sending the bill to you!"

  • @FoundingYouTuber-2005
    @FoundingYouTuber-2005 7 місяців тому +17

    Ace, you gotta shitcan all that stuff in the bins. Get squared away mister, you don't need any of that shit.

    • @drowsy4
      @drowsy4 7 місяців тому +6

      I went to Mexico City for a week. I took too many clothes and a backpack, left the coat, the vest there..too much stuff, most important things, Phone, cash, credit card, passport.

    • @bigjohnson7415
      @bigjohnson7415 7 місяців тому

      ​@@drowsy4Viagra, lube, condoms!🤣🤣🤣

  • @jdtravels5140
    @jdtravels5140 7 місяців тому +4

    Most of my past was lost during one of 24 years of military moves. I don’t have any memorabilia from my childhood. Makes the move overseas easy. Between military and a corporate career I’ve spent over 20 years abroad. Looking forward to the Philippines.

  • @invictus1973
    @invictus1973 7 місяців тому +25

    Scrap your crap. You don't need things. Make yourself free!!! I'll be there soon brother.

    • @maskofgordo
      @maskofgordo 7 місяців тому +3

      I think he just has memories totes I have the same sell toss everything and that's all I need

    • @Golden9MM
      @Golden9MM 7 місяців тому +2

      So will I later this summer , im sure he is having some heart aches , some things a man just has a hard challenge walking away from even knowing it isnt going to be forever, it will be a true challenge if he can pull it off but either way the coin falls he will win and besides he can always find his way back , Enjoy your vacation or staycation my Friend and save me a few ladies you cant have them all 😆 but you sure can try to

    • @meangreen323
      @meangreen323 7 місяців тому

      You only live once. Enjoy your life to the fullest . So is it safe to say you drove Brian out of angeles?

  • @Richard-v4s4y
    @Richard-v4s4y 7 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations ACE ! Keep us informed in detail . Following your lead.

  • @douglasmichel1000
    @douglasmichel1000 7 місяців тому +7

    Ace I have heard a friend of mine who is 75 and a full time world traveler say to own your stuff and never let your stuff own you. That being said I am slowly getting rid of things that are of sentimental value. If I have not used it in two years and it is not something that my kids want I either discard or donate to Catholic charity. I keep dwindling down my collection of everything from A to Z and am getting close to where I need to be. You can do it !!!!!!

    • @phmiii
      @phmiii 7 місяців тому

      Very wise!

  • @jtraveler888
    @jtraveler888 7 місяців тому +8

    I had the same sentimental junk problem. My advice move on from your past and just throw it away - or take a picture of each thing then throw it away if you are having trouble letting it go.
    I'm living in SEA until I die. YMMV.

  • @gregoryschmidt3332
    @gregoryschmidt3332 7 місяців тому +5

    Well that makes perfect sense. As you've stated many times your children in the States are now adults and have launched on their own...however your daughter in the Philippines is still elementary school age. Duty calls you back to the PI, understood, I'd head back there too as that's the smartest, and by far the cheapest plan for #1 single bachelor type guy to execute with young daughter in the Philippines to spend time with for sure . Congrats on moving to Angeles! I was there TDY back in the 1990s and it's definitely unlike anyplace in the USA...you're 100% correct about that

  • @Justin-mn9ye
    @Justin-mn9ye 7 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing the full tour when you’re all settled in! Congratulations Ace !

  • @zenwar8835
    @zenwar8835 7 місяців тому +11

    Bury in the desert. No storage fee.

  • @glenh4971
    @glenh4971 7 місяців тому +11

    All that stuff in those totes is probably unnecessary so you should give it away. I had stuff like that in the US when I moved over seas in my Dads house. I was unable to return when Dad died. My stuff was disposed of.
    I know its hard to let go. As time passes you will let your few belongings left in the US go. I live in Panama now. It would not be practical for me to go back to the US now. Things have changed so much. I don't even make enough money now to support myself in the US. Its better that I stay in Panama where I can at least afford to support myself. I will use the Panamanian health care system when I get older and infirm. I have already been in Panama for going on 15 years.

    • @bigjohnson7415
      @bigjohnson7415 7 місяців тому

      How's the cost of living, monthly nut as it were, in Panama compared to SE Asia?

    • @glenh4971
      @glenh4971 7 місяців тому

      @@bigjohnson7415 I havent been to asia in the last 25 years. In Panama it can be expensive depending on how you like to live. If you can adapt and live like a Panamanian you can live very cheap. If you can learn to live simply you can live alone for 1000 dollars per month out in the province. You have to know what you are doing and be flexible and learn to live with the basics. You have to learn to depend on your self. Not to depend on a girl friend to do things for you. Woman in Panama will use you if you permit it. They want to keep you ignorant so it is easier to extract money from you. Learn to live alone first. Then find a girl friend after you learn the ropes. Its no different than living in Asia.

  • @franciscoaguilar123
    @franciscoaguilar123 7 місяців тому +2

    Isn't knick knack stuff considered clutter? I thought those boxes were going to be filled with SnapOn tools, heirlooms or expensive items. Its just going to turn into a problem for whoever is storing unless you made a deal it's only for 6 or 12 months. Then you will either remove or they can throw away

  • @jdtravels5140
    @jdtravels5140 7 місяців тому +1

    The only thing I want to store is a valuable comic book collection that stretches from the 50s to the mid-90s. My collection was valued at over $500k in 2010. I used to buy at least 4 copies of number ones. I inherited my cousin’s collection from the 50s-60s when he passed away during the Vietnam War. He had an incredible collection.

    • @Golden9MM
      @Golden9MM 7 місяців тому +1

      Valued at , and what someone willing to pay for it is 2 different worlds , sell it if you have any offers, in Todays World people just dont care about those things like they used to back in the day even back then you would be pressed to find a real Buyer at 500 k in 2010 and i can say if you had found a buyer to pay 500k you would have sold back then as well , fast forward to 2024 the value could be over a million but again finding someone to hand over a million dollars could take years to find If Ever. unless your a spring chicken you might want to get real current on the Value and start seeking Buyers .Good Luck in your future

    • @jdtravels5140
      @jdtravels5140 7 місяців тому

      @@Golden9MM - I don’t need the money. Started investing back in 1979. I plan to bequeath it to my grandson, currently age 2.

  • @gringogg1780
    @gringogg1780 7 місяців тому +7

    After about 5 years your sentimental stuff won't be very important anymore.. It's a process to let go of our material possessions.

  • @coffeencigarettes2530
    @coffeencigarettes2530 7 місяців тому +3

    Apart from winter clothing which comes in handy during vacation back to the US, the rest are disposable.

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson 7 місяців тому

    Try to find a cheap small storage unit to put your stuff in. Set up auto payments on your CC. I did that for a while but the only problem is they kept raising my rates! But that's the cost of keeping old junk. I finally let it all go when I moved to the Phils full time. It feels great not having that burden anymore.

  • @phmiii
    @phmiii 7 місяців тому +1

    "Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose" - Janis Joplin

  • @thomassnew1053
    @thomassnew1053 7 місяців тому

    Ace, looks like your 7 bins have some good swapmeet / garage sale items in them. Time for a yard sale Ace! Good luck, Tom in California...

  • @FreedomAndLiberty2024
    @FreedomAndLiberty2024 7 місяців тому

    Hey Sarge! I was in a similar position several years ago and I got rid of almost everything I had. I have never missed any of the household "stuff", but there were a few things with memories attached that I have always regretted selling. If there's anything you're not 100% sure of, keep it. You can always sell it later - as long as your sister is cool with keeping it, that is. That's my two-cents worth.

  • @tedmajszak6431
    @tedmajszak6431 7 місяців тому +4

    Good luck , 🍀 stay healthy

  • @stevesilver7437
    @stevesilver7437 7 місяців тому +3

    Free place to stay is a big deal when going home in USA. I have big family that helps also!

  • @bravoentertainment2024
    @bravoentertainment2024 7 місяців тому

    Congrats. Did you rent a place there in AC or buy? I am out here in November

  • @jsully4064
    @jsully4064 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey Ace, just curious, before you moved to the Philippines you said you sent balikbayan boxes. Was just wondering where you sent them to? Looking forward to your next video, Ace...Jim

    • @acebachelorcool
      @acebachelorcool  7 місяців тому

      I mailed boxes from Spokane to Philippines 🇵🇭 Boise does not have that option.

    • @jsully4064
      @jsully4064 7 місяців тому

      @@acebachelorcool Sorry not from but where to?

    • @slevinmarkusreadings6162
      @slevinmarkusreadings6162 7 місяців тому

      Ace I don't know if still there but the Asian market on Fairview use to ship the boxes, how got my crap to Philippines years ago, check that New Asian Palace you videoed if need be🎉🎉

    • @jsully4064
      @jsully4064 7 місяців тому

      Will have to ship our balikbayan boxes to my wifes family in the Philippines since we don't have an address there yet. Maybe you had a girlfriend you were shipping it too? Sorry if being too nosy.

    • @Mariasanchezz235
      @Mariasanchezz235 7 місяців тому +1

      Chuck all that stuff Ace

  • @FreedomAndLiberty2024
    @FreedomAndLiberty2024 7 місяців тому +2

    Dude, do your sister a favor - Costco has a rack on sale this month that is made for those storage boxes. It will take up a lot less space and make the boxes easier to access when you need something.

  • @mateor7302
    @mateor7302 7 місяців тому +1

    Take photos of your sentimental items then discard. Maybe at the most keep one tote at your sister's house.

  • @Steven-t9s
    @Steven-t9s 7 місяців тому

    Excellent video on what to do with your stuff when you move abroad.I rent a garage in England where i store my stuff because a lot of my stuff is important to me and want to pass a lot down to my children and grandchildren, It's also my bolt hole when i go back to Uk and even have a bed in there where i can spend the odd night or two when i visit yearly.

  • @mik19mazz
    @mik19mazz 7 місяців тому

    I've been following you for quite a while now. I'm wondering when are you going back to P.I.?

  • @johnnypastrana6727
    @johnnypastrana6727 7 місяців тому +7

    I am down to 3 suitcases: a large, a mid size, a carryon along with a smallish backpack. I am heading your way in late August ABC (God willing)...👍

    • @Golden9MM
      @Golden9MM 7 місяців тому +1

      same here My friend staying for a month this trip , best of luck on your trip and the back pack is a great idea BTW alto your running a bit heavy on the suit cases if your not staying and just scoping the situation but get that Money situation down Pat cos the ATM runs have a fee and can even eat your bank card Have a Lock down Back Up card you wont regret that One tip at all and be clear the ATM in the Phils will be empty at times No Joke . Best of luck

    • @mateor7302
      @mateor7302 7 місяців тому

      Ditch the large suitcase and thank me later

  • @sbw89
    @sbw89 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm in the selling stage. It's not easy to sell your stuff and it's a hard decision to decide what to give away. Takes time...

  • @rockinchucker4941
    @rockinchucker4941 5 місяців тому

    Question: do you have to maintain a U.S. address for things like bank, passport, license etc.?

  • @cressmichael8816
    @cressmichael8816 7 місяців тому +1

    Hope you don't get sick there

  • @brucecampbellrbc
    @brucecampbellrbc 7 місяців тому +1

    Good view count. Keep going

  • @CoachDarren
    @CoachDarren 7 місяців тому +1

    My thoughts is never fully leave your home country. I have a home in Texas that i will never sell. I have family and friends that i can trust that keep the upkeep of the home for me and nobody is living in the home.

  • @gailmaplesden7380
    @gailmaplesden7380 7 місяців тому +1

    All i see is stuff that a narcissist would keep. I would keep family moments and pictures of my past life when things were good. Just because someone screwed you doesn't mean that your best memories are null and void. You should be able to put your past in one small box because ultimately, it's going to end up in the dumps . Im sure your children hate you after your ex-wife got done polluting their brains, so you may as well take as many pictures on your phone, and you can and shit can the rest. Moving to the philippines is about moving forward and putting the past behind us on a new adventure.

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 7 місяців тому

    Holy crap you still have Xmas lights up in JUNE!

  • @retiredfive0829
    @retiredfive0829 7 місяців тому

    How long are you gonna be in Idaho brother Washington?

  • @gre7687
    @gre7687 7 місяців тому +10

    The new King of Angeles, long live the King!

  • @RoyGJones-bd7jw
    @RoyGJones-bd7jw 7 місяців тому

    Good luck ACE, brother I tell you this video brings back memories, I tried to pack as you did, and some things I sent to my self, being here 12 years now, I lost everything, military gear and all, my relatives stole my gear in US, telling me we were strapped for money, and in the PI the woman I was living with, got tired of me, got boyfriend and when I had to make a trip, she stole my remaining gear, yes when to philipino court and won, but all gone, take care be safe ACE, get a safe/vault, and cctv, real cheap ACE, can save your life brother, take care always

  • @mbuyamba3491
    @mbuyamba3491 7 місяців тому +1

    This is very useful video

  • @AdrianShoutout
    @AdrianShoutout 7 місяців тому

    🇵🇭😎🇵🇭

  • @OlegDC
    @OlegDC 7 місяців тому

    Question to audience: if anyone shipped from Europe or N.America to PI, how much cost small sea container. approximately?

  • @caintapi
    @caintapi 7 місяців тому

    Your stuff is the last thing you'd need if you're sick and dying. Get rid of them slowly by giving it away to your love ones or send them to the Philippines. You can't take it with you six feet under anyway. Enjoy them in the Philippines, send all of them there while you are still alive(sorry for being too blunt). Make a one time trip to Los Angeles where they have LBC shipping company, I use them for all my Balikbayan box, and money transaction needs. I still have more to send to Olongapo, but, I do about 4-6 boxes each time I'm in L.A. CA( once a year). Yeah, Public Storage fees are a waste of my money and I've been storing my stuff there for almost 10 yrs now since I retired in the Philippines. I've finally come to realization that I can't take anything with me when I leave this world. We came into it without anything, we're leaving it without a thing. So, I've been enjoying all that I've sent to my house in the Philippines, and I've given a lot of stuff away to friends and neighbors in and around where I live.

  • @stevesilver7437
    @stevesilver7437 7 місяців тому +3

    You should get it down to two boxes easy!

    • @stevesilver7437
      @stevesilver7437 7 місяців тому +1

      From Minnesota each bow is $100 to the Philippines. They are big boxes my Philippine friend sends one every couple months with donated stuff. He always sends deflated Basketballs :()

  • @mcy2phil
    @mcy2phil 7 місяців тому +1

    It's a psychological problem that most people have in common. Getting attached to your stuff. I'm trying to let go now but my wife is worse than me. I hold up something and say I want to get rid of it and she says keep it. I want to send her away on vacation without me so I can just get rid of the things I have.

  • @brucecampbellrbc
    @brucecampbellrbc 7 місяців тому +1

    I have 7 acres of land. And a big metal storage unit.. all my stuff is inside.. my camper is locked.. I'm not giving up my 7 acres.. but I can travel.

  • @DandMtravel
    @DandMtravel 7 місяців тому +1

    you returned to america to save yunk🥲🥲🥲🙏🙏🙏

  • @MartySalo
    @MartySalo 7 місяців тому

    Look, if you are in the philipines, and something happens to your sister, your stuff, may go bye bye. Water under the bridge. If your health declines, or you get a complex health condition, it might be easier treating it over in the philipines, or viet nam, or cambodia, but you may need to return. You cross that bridge when it presents itself. Meantime, enjoy the visit with your sister. Relax, and stay cool.

  • @rogermoar3983
    @rogermoar3983 7 місяців тому +1

    Not much difference between Detroit and Angeles city poverty and prostitution every where

  • @Stetsonhatman
    @Stetsonhatman 7 місяців тому

    Huh I thought you were already living in the Philz Ace. I visited for over a dozen years before I retired to the Philz permanently.

  • @MartySalo
    @MartySalo 7 місяців тому

    I thought I saw something where an assisted living facility in the philipines could cost around %1,057 a month, and that includes a nurse. Oh well. I hope you don't need assisted living facility anytime soon, stay positive.

  • @simplysocial7383
    @simplysocial7383 7 місяців тому

    what mail service do you use

  • @xiaobao4757
    @xiaobao4757 7 місяців тому

    You got any old Playboys in there?

  • @davez325
    @davez325 7 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to the Philippines........now, go home.

  • @danvain
    @danvain 7 місяців тому +1

    Sell or give away what is remaining. You won't miss it.

  • @Mikesadventures-m2q
    @Mikesadventures-m2q 7 місяців тому +1

    You didn't stare at empty walls. You stared at empty beer bottles.

    • @samual3006
      @samual3006 7 місяців тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dave-d-grunt
    @dave-d-grunt 7 місяців тому +3

    Hanging on to that stuff is as if you’re anticipating coming back to the states. I guess you have to have a just in case

    • @samual3006
      @samual3006 7 місяців тому +1

      ACE has a backup plan for sure 👌🏻

  • @briannichols4856
    @briannichols4856 7 місяців тому

    Single and free is the way to be....especially in Spokane City

  • @stevencaseymiller8376
    @stevencaseymiller8376 7 місяців тому +2

    None of this is new information.

  • @1buru
    @1buru 7 місяців тому +1

    Without a partner, one can’t realistically stay long term in a country outside the US.

    • @wanderingdoc5075
      @wanderingdoc5075 7 місяців тому +1

      Why not

    • @samual3006
      @samual3006 7 місяців тому +1

      @wanderingdoc5075 Bordom walking the streets on your own. Biggest mistake in ACE'S life moving to a third world country on his own. 😮

    • @wanderingdoc5075
      @wanderingdoc5075 7 місяців тому

      @@samual3006 i early retired age 37, financially free have been traveling for 2 years and ended up settling in the Philippines due to their generous tourist visa policy. I can live anywhere in the world but i choose to be here and i'm having an absolute blast being single here how do i do intend to have a couple of children.
      What you are saying is perhaps true for a woman but if you're a man saying you can't be content and fulfilled because you'll get too lonely .. well, I'm sorry

    • @mateor7302
      @mateor7302 7 місяців тому

      ​@@samual3006Most men aren't weak like you are

  • @American_Splendor
    @American_Splendor 7 місяців тому

    I sympathize with your dilemma, you have invested in the rarest of fine collectables and Objets d'art - consider putting everything up for auction and using the proceeds to buy golden Oakleys

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 7 місяців тому

    I have so much crap in my basement......I need to throw stuff away.

  • @jackb5708
    @jackb5708 7 місяців тому

    All that shit should be trown away. It's called clutter and free men don't need it. It's just weighing you down making it harder to get up and move around imho.

  • @KennyInSubic
    @KennyInSubic 7 місяців тому +1

    Join the club.

  • @paulmackie5622
    @paulmackie5622 Місяць тому

    welp Gio and Maya just got back together for 1 more video on why did we drift apart, seems like pure BS,JMO , good video u posted here though

  • @ridvanureten9518
    @ridvanureten9518 7 місяців тому

    Ace Bachelor Cool's items in plastic bins in storage just reported being valued more than Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle rookie cards🎉🎉

  • @TheRocketrob3
    @TheRocketrob3 7 місяців тому

    A video about something he did two years ago😂😂 moved to the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @tomdailey4819
    @tomdailey4819 7 місяців тому

    I met a wonderful Filipina and we're building a house in the Philippines it's halfway done... I'm still working in the US for about 2 more months.. I'm excited about my new life in the Philippines.... BUT I'm really going to miss the US and all is conveniences
    The hardest thing for me to give up
    Is my 2000 Ford pickup truck 😢

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry5962 7 місяців тому +1

    Ace, let's get in 18 holes next time I'm in PH

  • @themosquitoguy3529
    @themosquitoguy3529 7 місяців тому +1

    Dude what’s up with your hands? You tripping on something?

  • @davidpuente1368
    @davidpuente1368 7 місяців тому +1

    Get a storage unit in Michigan 😂

  • @jetd9716
    @jetd9716 7 місяців тому

    Good thing you finally made the move, yeah you will need clothes. There will be no clothes here in the Philippines that will fit your size or any American/Western size for that matter unless your short and thin (LOL). Buy lots of clothes to last 3 yrs at least. As far as the other stuff, dump it you can find it all here, and those memorabilia stuff give them away stop being a hoarder its a different life over here its all outdoors no more staying at the house and hoarding crap. LOL

  • @bbaalliibbaaggoo
    @bbaalliibbaaggoo 7 місяців тому

    buck to Angeles
    ok
    i
    understood

  • @cressmichael8816
    @cressmichael8816 7 місяців тому +1

    Just watch out for scammers 😅

  • @MitchC357
    @MitchC357 7 місяців тому

    Unless you have guns or collectibles take those clothes to Goodwill. You won’t be wearing them. Waste of space. Keep the sentimental stuff. Now 3-4 bins can go.

  • @cressmichael8816
    @cressmichael8816 7 місяців тому

    You don't have time for that you need quickie 😅

  • @bigjohnson7415
    @bigjohnson7415 7 місяців тому

    Looks like the kinda junk you find everyday at Goodwill! 😜

  • @larryc6676
    @larryc6676 7 місяців тому

    How many times are you going to keep going over the same stuff? We get it we know where you live before we know your history we know who you live now you said this like 10 times

  • @brucecampbellrbc
    @brucecampbellrbc 7 місяців тому

    😂

  • @brucecampbellrbc
    @brucecampbellrbc 7 місяців тому

    So obviously you haven't moved to the Philippines.. when you still got stuff in storage..😂

  • @nikumimito3164
    @nikumimito3164 7 місяців тому

    Well we know who you're voting for in 2024, even though he's going to lose.

  • @tomdailey4819
    @tomdailey4819 7 місяців тому

    Hey if you want to sell all your loser Lions crap I'll send you a few bucks 😅
    I'm a die-hard lions fan last year was nice... But this year... SUPER BOWL

  • @arnoldjohnson3317
    @arnoldjohnson3317 7 місяців тому

    You kept trash? Damn.

    • @acebachelorcool
      @acebachelorcool  7 місяців тому

      Ha ha ha 😂 Yeah, it's pretty much junk 😆

  • @senorhyperface
    @senorhyperface 7 місяців тому

    Sleeves!

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 7 місяців тому

    Teacher just enjoying life .

  • @brucecampbellrbc
    @brucecampbellrbc 7 місяців тому

    Looks like a lot of junk to me

  • @BuzzMccabe-iu9ph
    @BuzzMccabe-iu9ph 7 місяців тому

    Your storing junk.

  • @wanderingdoc5075
    @wanderingdoc5075 7 місяців тому

    How much were you paying in child support / alimony per month if I may ask?

  • @stevehoward8014
    @stevehoward8014 7 місяців тому

    Why oh why? Srrv is cheap and the advantages are numerous! I’m moving to Thailand in a few mk the but still retain my Srrv?

  • @user-jf9vr6gb5t
    @user-jf9vr6gb5t 7 місяців тому

    Maybe every time you visit the US the first thing you could do is list one giant box of stuff you are not crazy about any more on eBay. One huge mixed lot. Unless you want to list each item but that would eat time. It might go high if you load the max number of photos.

  • @themosquitoguy3529
    @themosquitoguy3529 7 місяців тому +3

    Dude what’s up with your hands? You tripping on something?