A Deep Sea Diver's Incredible Story!. Every Man Has a Story

[@Corolla97ww]

What a lovely interesting guy.

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind words. Wishing you a great year ahead !

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

He really is.. it’s like I’m listening to my professor when I was in college 😅

[@RetireandGo]

Great meeting you, Mark. Thank you for the great conversation. A warm Aloha to everyone

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for one of the best interviews I've had all year. I hope you get lots of new subscribers

[@JOHNHSMITH2]

2 great channels

[@RetireandGo]

@@JOHNHSMITH2 very kind ! Thank you

[@JRINASIA]

Christopher. Thank you for your service. Semper Fi

[@anythinggoose8336]

What a cool guy. Thank you for visiting our country, Philippines. 🇯🇵🇵🇭

[@coldong5370]

This man is living his life. Loving it.

[@dongran6081]

i never thought Jean-Claude Van Damme would visit our country ... hehe 😁😆 great story - nice guy .. enjoy your stay sir

[@gracitatejada5189]

What you did is great...getting out of the rut, stayed focus and simple life...

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you :-) It was a mental shift to sell almost everything and go abroad, it was healthy though I think it saved me

[@thorgt8197]

You’re a brave man Chris.. God bless your service and enjoy yourself. You deserve this

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for these kind words. I wish you a wonderful week !

[@everymanhasastory]

I agree with you 100%. It was an honor to meet and get t interview Chris.

[@RetireandGo]

@@everymanhasastory thanks goes to you sir. I was not able to make the meet up today at ground zero as I caught a cold that knocked me out! No respiratory symptoms so I don’t think it’s covid, just a cold. I have meds and relaxing in my room. I should have it gone in a few days. Then I hope to see casaroro falls. I’ll try to meet up at the coffee shop with everyone before I leave, I have a while here in Dumaguete still. Really enjoying this peaceful waterfront town.

[@sarahhonorio9419]

I like him , most especially his kindness towards his ex-wife despite of being divorced, Nice Guy....

[@everymanhasastory]

I agree. Great guy

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you :-) I believe a smile, positivity and kindness towards others can get us through life. It’s not just hard work and investing. It’s about loving our families and being kind to others

[@RatFink-nr5td]

Christopher obviously has a good head on his shoulders, has a good vision for his happiness and has already released himself from the rat race. Great interview Mark. Cheers!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you. So glad you liked it 😊

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind of you :-) It was decades of investing to get here. And took some mental adjustment to realize I was no longer taking the blue pill haha Have a great week !

[@Rush-Fan2112]

@@RetireandGo Love your likening it to the Matrix. My son and I use that phrase a lot. I also love your KZbin channel. Keep up the great work and Enjoy your Time!

[@mmirafuentess1990]

Love love love Maui of all the islands. Thank you for your service in the military, Sir?

[@RetireandGo]

Maui is beautiful for sure. I enjoy renting a Harley on Maui , riding around the island with a cigar. So many great restaurants and little rock and roll joints there , cool place

[@siopaothegreat]

Such a great guy. He found the key to life

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind! I hope more people find happiness either at home or abroad. If I can motivate them , then I feel great to do so Have a wonderful week !

[@thaidawg9231]

I was in the Army, my first 1.5 years I was in school. The Army has many different MOS'S(JOBS). I worked in Army intelligence, I had friends who were musicians, they practiced everyday for concerts. I had friends who were atheletes, they trained everyday for their particular sport.

[@mateor7302]

WOW cool!

[@RetireandGo]

I always thought military intelligence would be a fascinating path I think it would be very interesting for sure

[@eddieBoxer]

I spent 20 years as an Army Infantryman / airborne, its the most hardest and dangerous job in the army, I chose Infantry because I was looking for challenge, now I am a disabled veteran but I am proud of my job in the Army.

[@anythinggoose8336]

Thank you for your service,Sir.

[@mateor7302]

Would love to see you interviewed by Mark

[@Islandgirlcebu]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

[@eddieBoxer]

@@anythinggoose8336 thanks it is an honor to serve our country god bless you and your family.

[@eddieBoxer]

@@Islandgirlcebu thank you it’s an honor to serve and protect our country god bless you and your family be safe.

[@marivicremulla5540]

Try scuba diving here in the philippines before leaving going back to hawaii Philippine won the best diving destination in the world

[@eddieBoxer]

Thank you for your service.

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind, an honor to have served my nation that has given me and my family so much opportunity over generations

[@norrisbethke7770]

Geez ! They’re diving as deeper than some submarines….big eye ?…giant squid, cool..nice vid 🙏🏻🇵🇭🇹🇭

[@RetireandGo]

Have a great day! I hope the week finds you well :-)

[@christophermeaney5485]

As always... sweet interview Mark ‼️... We watched it with friends... More subscribers on the way brother....

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind, I wish you a fantastic week. All the best :-)

[@SmallLiving958]

You meet such interesting people, and every interview teaches something. Thank you!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for your support.

[@seay302]

Hafa Adai Christopher!

[@RetireandGo]

A warm Aloha to you !

[@batsnackattack]

Sooner or later an experienced diver is going to stumble across this video and have some questions. They will have some questions.

[@RetireandGo]

I question their questions … as I find them questionable… Haha, have a good day :-) Stay positive ok?

[@DBStoic]

Love the point of flipping the known script. There is another way than what society tells you is a great life. Way to go on this interview. Remember: Comparison is the thief of joy.

[@solascriptura-e7t]

As a Search & Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy: This directly relates to me (almost 100). Plus, my dream is to travel to Philippines. Aloha, my brother 🤙🤙🤙 808 State

[@RetireandGo]

Hey! Did you go to San Diego for SAR? I did Hard core three weeks ! I thought I was Mr Swimmer until SAR school taught me a lesson Hard core, damn good training

[@tedrobertson1344]

My dad was in the navy, I always like listening to seamen , great interview ! Thx a lot Mark. BTW, you are also a man of the sea. I have discovered that sailing the far seas puts the earthly life into a perspective, and sharpens your mind to differentiate between important stuff snd the fluff that bothers so many people. 😀

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@stacy58306]

Christopher is a very smart minded individual. He really seems to be on top of his game and keeps things in life figured out. Very good interview Mark. One of your best. Take care.

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind sir Have a good week and all the best to you

[@mbluetraining]

What a man! Brilliant interview!

[@ronfrederico7251]

Interesting. Don’t know what too think yet. Kind of makes me feel busy and anxious. Like I was went I just arrived.

[@RetireandGo]

Are you living in the Philippines now? Have a good day :-)

[@priscomatro2490]

The new hockey team in Seattle is the Seattle Kraken !!!

[@ag4allgood]

Cris described what I plan to do. Get rid of my stuff / fix up my condo to Sell. A backpack with some essentials & travel. Good interview Mark. Your questions gave good insight into the life Cris leads.

[@RetireandGo]

I encourage you to take the leap and disconnect from the matrix sir! Make that first exploratory trip to a country of your choice to feel it out

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching Alan. I hope we get to meet in person some day.

[@ag4allgood]

@@everymanhasastory I'll have my coffee mug ready Mark !

[@davesmith9916]

He is a very interesting man.Thanks for this interview Mark.

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for the kind words. I am really enjoying this trip to Dumaguete I recommend more people visit here and enjoy the chill waterfront feel of this place

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave.

[@01redlightning]

Thanks Mark and Christopher great interview, enjoy your vacation and safe traveling. Mabuhay!

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you! Have a great day :-)

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Great story and a great interview, thank you for sharing.

[@RetireandGo]

You are quite welcome Have a great day :-)

[@alannemeth3293]

Very good interview, thanks

[@RetireandGo]

Kind words, thank you and please have a good day :-)

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan.

[@tobyflenderson5341]

interesting guy. thanks mark

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind sir, have a good day

[@Curleymctell]

Oh HELL NO! A giant 👁. Lol. My Grandfather was an underwater welder. After Pearl Harbor he was sent there to rebuild it. I still have some of the stuff he made and would mail to my Grandmother, like ashtrays made essentially out of pot metal.

[@curtiscagle6261]

I spent 3 years in the Navy during the early 80's and it sucked. I was stationed on board the USS Kitty Hawk CV 63 and drugs and alcohol were a problem.

[@RetireandGo]

The 80s were wild years. The time between Vietnam and the drug testing of the 90s Crazy years yes? The kitty hawk was in Philadelphia during the 80s for refits ?

[@zenaidahunt1848]

Good interview and great story.

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind of you :-) Please have a wonderful week All the best

[@cvg9142]

great video! Aloha! 🦑

[@RetireandGo]

Aloha right back at you ! Have a great week

[@michaelbfree2run883]

excellent interview

[@RetireandGo]

Have a wonderful weekend!

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

In Newfoundland, Canada where I grew up and worked most of my career in the field of Oceanography, I had many friends who were deep sea saturation divers. They also have the challenge of very cold water, sometimes below 0°C. Their suits were the difference between life and sudden death.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience.

[@RetireandGo]

Oceanography sounds like a fascinating career!

[@jameshaynes6992]

I served on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in Nuclear operations. I’m trying to figure out how to get to the Philippines.

[@RICH-lj9ng]

Interesting guy..looks like Tony Curtis

[@RetireandGo]

Have a great day :-)

[@peteh6063]

Wow Mark great interview with Christopher! His approach is a lot like mine. Before I head out your way my greatest joy has been getting rid of stuff… That’s not important. And taking care of business that is. Still a work in progress.🍻Cheers be well.

[@RetireandGo]

I am sending you encouragement! All the best on your plan, goals and future travels !

[@peteh6063]

@@RetireandGo Thank you Chris definite adventure… Unexplored depths.🇨🇦

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching Pete.

[@chiefcarterphillipines]

Hoo yah deep sea, I did 25 yrs in the navy as a deep sea diiver.

[@pearlcoviello5471]

Wow

[@russstallard2915]

I need to cut back on stuff I have to much . I grew up poor so it’s hard to get rid of stuff

[@RetireandGo]

I understand It was not easy as I also believed I should not get rid of things I paid for them, I might need them ! What helped me was understanding that donations to goodwill help others. This made it easier Also turning things into cash, to invest in dividend stocks, that pay ME instead of me paying to store that stuff I hope this helps :-)

[@mikey4256]

Looks a bit like Joe Piscopo..mannerisms I think

[@DougPoulton]

What does deep water diving and sky diving have in common in the military? It's just a way to get to the job and you'll need to have serious skills when you get there.

[@edwardbalarin5018]

1! 😊

[@spuurty]

I thought Jean Claude Van Damme is from Belgium? 😁

[@RetireandGo]

Haha I try to stay limber …. He is awesome

[@javapua]

😂

[@topsuperseven7910]

What is the difference in ocean water temperatures between Hawaii and Seattle? If someone was under a ship I'd say they're about the same and a diver doesn't notice much difference right?

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for your question The west coast of the US is very cold water Hawaii is within the warm Japan Flow And clear blue waters as well It’s good to have experienced both. The suit can help with temperatures , but unless you have a warm water suit on ( constant flow of warm water to you) hypothermia can set in. Cold! Haha But, that’s the job I guess :-)

[@topsuperseven7910]

@@RetireandGo Hi, thanks for pretending to know from ole experience but there is very little difference being recorded. They aren't on the shores, they are out in the ocean aka 'blue water'. there, the only difference is surface temperature and according to our internet nerds its around a 4 degree (c) difference. You've chuckled 'Unless you have a warm water suit on..". Well yes of course they have suits on. He's describing Navy Divers (Navy deep-sea divers) who are wearing the full-on diving suits. It would be amazing to learn they could feel the difference between the surface temperatures in the oceans outside Hawaii and outside Seattle but once they were below the water they'd be in almost identical temperatures. They aren't 'skinny dipping' nor is the one in Hawaii wearing some shorts while in Seattle 'unless he's wearing a warm suit..' no he IS wearing a whole pressurized heated suits either place. That's not an 'unless' but the default presumption.

[@toddsell5460]

Hey Mark, love your vids... I was watching a vid of the meet and greet and saw that big guy that was a diver,,, So my question is How much weight did that guy drop? he looked a lot better I just saw him in the back ground rocking that Hawaiian shirt!!

[@everymanhasastory]

That was Justin 100lbs so far

[@cathie9614]

You'll have to check out his channel everyone. "Retire and go" he has a video of making homemade wine.. I just watched it and I will try it out. 💖

[@slavaboggu]

Should have asked him thoughts on his navy buddies sabotaging the nordstream2 pipeline.

[@mateor7302]

Look balloons! 👉

[@RetireandGo]

@@mateor7302 haha, they are … “maneuverable” !

[@michaeldemarillac9992]

265 feet down to the Nordstream pipe.

[@RetireandGo]

Is this the actual depth? I was wondering this

[@didierdenice7456]

So he is the one who blew up the Russian North Stream pipeline ! 😉 Made in USA

[@ronnelacido1711]

"I have no recollection, sir". 😁😁

[@mateor7302]

Look balloons! 👉

[@RetireandGo]

I was in Albuquerque that weekend … I swear ! :-)

[@didierdenice7456]

@@RetireandGo 😂 👍

[@michaeldemarillac9992]

Seen the Goodyear balloon recently, it had communications lights streaming the words "Don't Shoot". Hilarious.

[@russstallard2915]

I have 2 ex wives they are both crappy people (cheated on me ) I don’t talk to them lol

[@RetireandGo]

Sometimes no contact with a hateful person is best. Stay positive and surround yourself with happy and successful people