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[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

You have built such a Beautiful House. You should open your own construction company. Real Estate sector is booming in Philippines

[@vetsforfreedom2647]

Sharp looking place brother love the mountain views be glad you are there enjoy

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks 👍

[@samiam6771]

Hello my friend . Sound a little stressed out . Just remember no matter how bad the finished carpentry is you still have the nicest house on the block 😊

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks man

[@Rip301a]

Happy Birthday Pierre 🎂. Your wife is always so calm and nice. The house looks great, just a few minor things.

[@danialwest1896]

I do veneer all the all over the house, veneer stone do one wall at a time makes the building look better

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Danial! I’ll check it out! 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Danial! I’ll check it out! 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@JMgmkh]

Yup A different kind of stress over here. I'm always questioning whether it's better or worse. Happy F*&*@#G Birthday 😄

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

It’s better here bro! 😎 Sorry for the late reply! Been busy. Appreciate the birthday wishes 👍🇵🇭🍺

[@joshhaasz]

Happy Birthday! Your house is looking awesome!! Appreciate you taking time out of your day to put videos up, even when you probably don’t feel great.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Josh

[@philgogler9091]

Happy Birthday buddy, hope you feel better, and I agree with you and the missus taking a break, recharge the batteries 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@jmfarrell5]

Happy birthday… you definitely have a full plate…. It will all be worth it. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Phil! Still alot more content to come! 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks bro 😎

[@billgregory7053]

Hey buddy, sorry you're under the weather. At least it's almost over and you can step away and take a breath. Like you said, hat's off to your wife. Being the translator is one thing, but putting on the big-boy pants is another 😆. Down the road you can address some of the smaller issues once things have settled down. I'm happy for you though, it's really nice. Sorry about your birthday as well. Definitely take a short trip to relax after all the stress.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

She’s a real trooper man! Appreciate your support 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@ryandavis1979]

Happy birthday!!! Been here 7 years now and somedays its not easy. Foreigners can get frustrated and annoyed. Best that you walked away. Hope you feel better... glad you can move in... enjoy.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thank you! 😃

[@Kanointhejungle]

If someone scratched my new sink I would be ballistic. WTF. Feel better.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks brother 🇵🇭✌️🍺

[@davegoody-nr3gy]

Hey,happy belated birthday Pierre..i.hope your able to enjoy your house warming tomorrow...question...are you going to concrete the front n sides of the house or put slabs or just leave as it is or any other plan ?....

[@robertkubrick3738]

Pierre said there would be a swimming pool in front, once. I wonder about the garage being so far from the house. The house we bought for temporary lodging while nice we have to park in a neighborhood parking lot 20- 50 meters from our house. We are addressing that on the house we are remodeling.

[@davegoody-nr3gy]

Exciting times ahead then ,congrats 😊

[@robertkubrick3738]

Thanks Dave, I'm sure it will be thrilling. I actually will be thrilled to have 4 parking spaces of my very own in the city. I might even let the wife borrow one sometimes.@@davegoody-nr3gy

[@davegoody-nr3gy]

😅

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Swimming pool on the side. Front and back porches with concrete around the whole house. Sorry for the late reply. Been busy 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@jeepman09]

happy belated bday!

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@johnd7123]

I feel your pain also, me and my wife are here in ormoc now dealing with problems with our house also. Now we did have pretty good quality work but our issue is water and plumbing. I have been at wilcons everyday since we got here fixing probems that arent familiar to people in the filipines. And gotta love the stomach bugs here. Its the water, that water you shower in and brush your teeth also.. and dont eat the meat there unless you killed it, butchered it and stored it yourself. I paid the price last time i was here and im trying to avoid the same nightmare this time. Its not like the states, they dont follow expiration dates and safety rules for meat. So thatt food you see could have sat out for just a few hours and you would never know.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Definitely! Goodluck on the build and remember BE PATIENT 😁

[@nanbolz2238]

I suggest you set up an outdoor receiving/dining/dirty kitchen area where you will receive family and friends, so you may keep them off the interior of the house. LOL

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

That's a great idea! Lol

[@jamescarid3448]

Happy birthday Pierre. Was your wife also afflicted with the gastro etc? That's always miserable. But things are looking up re your move in, cheers.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

No she have good immune system. Thanks James

[@georgebridge8867]

All you have to do is adjust your pressure switch up higher. Make sure your tank has the same amount of air in it as your pressure switch cut on you can goes as high as 40-60. 40 cut on 60 cut off

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks for the idea George

[@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955]

​@@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088youtube videos easy search for that adjustment step by step

[@pnr9730]

Happy birthday hope your feeling better before your 3 combo party🎉 how big is your block there?

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks brother! Block? If you meant property, we have 6.45 acres

[@pnr9730]

@@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088 thank bro

[@peterlattanzi4660]

Hi Pierre, Happy Birthday Brother, and a happy housewarming party. The door frame looks terrible, maybe they can redo it for you. That is an eyesore to say the least. Maybe you should make a list of your major concerns about the house and give it to the builder. Hopefully he can fix these issues for you. Best of luck Pam and Pierre.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Peter

[@jackpiket7643]

He Man hope you get better soon. Why is the waterheater in the shower hanging so low? Cause of water can get in the heater (Shortcut)

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Because of the wife height lol

[@jackpiket7643]

hahahahahaha omg women i know all about it@@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088

[@mikeheap7978]

Pierre, well done for getting so far, almost there. I'm 6 years here retired for the last 3.5 years in Makati and know what your frustrations must be. You hold it in day after day after obvious mistake after mistake and one day you just snap and have your say. In the west once you've vented its forgotten about but Philippinos just don't get it bless them. I've had over 4 years 15 leaks under my sink unit from drains and water pipes, it's become a running joke between me and the guy that manages the maintenance but it's frustrating, but typical Pierre. Get that upstair balcony area finished and go sit out and look at that magnificent scenery you have with a G & T or beer each evening and nothing can spoil that moment. 😀😃😄😁👍🏼 enjoy your new home with your family and the chickens 😉

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Mike! Maybe you could come visit when the house is finished? Appreciate your support

[@laslo5974]

Happy birthday

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks so much 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@Robert8455]

Happy Birthday. One heck of a trial in patience for sure. I know I'd be really pissed about some of those things but that only make me sick or give me a heart attack. Guess you just go to endure and attack them one at a time. The good news is the end is in sight and you will have a very nice place when its done. Sending positive vibes!

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Robert

[@robertkubrick3738]

40PSI isn't bad, considering I know people in Daet who don't have water and I know people in Manila who have 3 blue drums that they collect water in whenever it's available. Is your piping fused poly pipe? That's what we are using in our remodel. I'm going to miss much of our remodel because I have to return to the US on business. I hope your oven works out for you. I have yet to see a gas oven in the Philippines that can actually regulate heat so I buy a separate electric oven and an Induction cooktop. That's a shame about the sink. I should remind my wife that the sinks need cardboard taped over them. On the bright side, I'm going to miss the two week long fiesta which normally makes me want to leave town anyway.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

40 is working good for us. Just hope we get more water in the well soon! Lol

[@robertkubrick3738]

We do have a typhoon hanging about, surely you will get some rain.@@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088

[@Adrian-qb1tp]

Pierre sorry your still feeling ill pal, hopefully you'll be better for the party and blessing. The Philippines certainly will always test your patients, but once the build is finished it will all be behind you, Pam and you can get on with married life and turning the build into a home for you both🙏

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thanks Adrian 👍🇵🇭😎🍺

[@ivanperessini2185]

My filipina wife's family is all about being mediocre. They build something without pride. Buy them something new like a fridge and in a year its junk. Its just the mindset in the provinces. I'm not saying they're not nice they just don't have pride. But if there's a party you can bet they will give it 100%.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

You hit the nail on the head brother! Sounds exactly like what I deal with. They really come together for a party though! You gotta love it! Thanks 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@BelusTraveller]

Bro,Wake Up do 3cups coffee , Before even seeing the crew,That wall Rocks 🤣😂🤣😂, You’ll learn, Bird dog the hell out of them then explain 2 or 3 times, Also have Tailgate meetings just at end of break, it helps, Have wife translate, It’s Farmers, It no pride lol, I did shit up to 4 times, But it’s done ✅ correct, It It still looks good, 😁😁😁😁😁! Be Safe, God Bless 🫡Salute

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thank you brother! I can’t drink coffee. Lol Thanks for your support 👍🇵🇭🍺😎

[@davidwilles8577]

Have you heard of the favorite expat saying in the Philippines...."they just don't care". From the your house builders, to the idiot drivers, to the average person spitting and pissing everywhere..they just don't care!

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

You hit the nail on the head David! Thanks for the comment. Take care

[@KillerGrubwithMarkBagley]

First, I hope you're feeling better for the party tomorrow, if not I'm pretty sure the mountain gin will fix you right up LOL Second, congrats on finally getting to move in to your new home I'm sure it feels really good. Party on Pierre and Pam, now for some chilling time.

[@DeLaCruzer11]

The ugly duckling is turning into a beautiful swan!

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Thank you

[@brianbentz3931]

Hey brother, gotta ask, did you just get tired of the process prior to not giving a shit about the quality of work. On my build, I set the bar in the first week. I got pissed, tired, and frustrated, but I ensured the contractor that if his crew he employed did shitty work, he wasn't getting paid. For the end result, I went through 3 contractors until I got one that took pride in his work. I think I heard you say most of the workers were family, I did that same crap, ....it lasted about a month, and I fired 4 of them. From that point on, the others picked up the pace. The one thing I did not do was hire family as skilled labor. The bottom line was that it was my money, and I wanted what I wanted. I love the concept of your house, especially the VIP upstairs. The one thing that really puzzles me is why so far in the country, I know it's probably land cost, privacy and doing what the fuck you want. But damn, one hell of a drive.....I envy you, you're living the life......don't let that crap get to you.....

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Every build is different, and no two people are the same. I couldn’t go through 3 contractors here! There’s only 1 up here! Lol The majority of it is done now so I’ll burn those bridges behind me. The reason we are so remote is because this is where my wife’s family lives. I like it up here. I’m starting a Gamefowl farm on this property also. Perfect location! Thanks for your comment 🇵🇭✌️😎

[@radleysmith7528]

The party stops when you stop spending

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Not necessarily Radley. These guys will buy more gin to keep the party going 😆

[@Mac-zq1js]

Simple headaches of the Philippines number one. Don't leave your slippers in the doorway. When people come out of the doorway trip, break your ankles. Number two, don't throw trash down on the ground, put it in the Trash bag. Number three, don't let chickens run around. Nobody wants chicken shit on the bottom of their foot. A number 4 Serenity now Serenity now.😂😂😂

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

You got that right!!!! 😂 Thanks Mac

[@thechriswhewell]

My guess is that you never use that garage for its intended purpose.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Lol, time will tell

[@aboveitall9600]

Common sense is not common. When you don't live with new stuff, I think the people don't value it the same. I don't think it's a Filipino thing, I think it's a have / have not thing. It's about functionality rather than aesthetics. It's the only rational I can think of. Just remember it's a balance between cheap labor and knowing really what to do. Labor will tell you they can do almost anything, skilled or not. You need a strong local leader who is willing to call out the BS. I honestly think being on the job, keeping a close eye on things is needed. It's can be exhausting.

[@darrell2562]

Well Said 👍

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Great comment! There way of thinking just blows my mind sometimes! Lol

[@permaculturegardentropical7454]

Hello there, kamusta ? I wS able to run to you channel and have been inspired by your move and building the your dream house there. We are waiting to do the same hopefully soon. I am a new subscriber from Florida USA.

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Hello 👋. Thank you and welcome to our channel. Good luck on your build soon

[@albeenog2432]

You keep saying "This is what u have to deal with here-this is how it is in the Philippines- You guys don't know, you aren't here" Well you're right-I'm not there and the only experience with the quality of work and workers there are the dozens of other you tube videos of couples building houses there in both in city and in the provinces, and none of them have these issues you are tolerating with the workers. Not one. You are going to say-"oh they don't put that part in their vids". Maybe, maybe not. But the final product,-the fit and finish on each of their houses IS in the videos and man- the stuff they are doing to your house is criminal bro. There def are workers there that take pride in their work, but these guys should stick to building chicken coops. Just sayin'

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

You’re right

[@Landmantx]

I am building in Bohol and it isn’t easy there either as it is a small island. Really, it gets much harder if you are not in a major city. As remote as you are I can imagine it is much harder. People that haven’t been through it have no idea. Nothing is ever in stock. Everything takes twice as long as they say etc. you just keep pushing and eventually it starts to look like a house. Good luck.

[@albeenog2432]

All totally understood- i know it isn't gonna be a quick cake walk for sure, - but my main point is the lack of quality, and more importantly caring -from the labor. Scratched sink, stained ottoman, terrible woodwork, not even a drop cloth while painting, etc, etc,- it goes on and on thru out the series - so many examples. Those guys just did not care at all - plain and simple. The good thing is Pierre and Pam seem to have a good sound structure, and the cosmetic things that look terrible right now can one by one be corrected and improved through the years as they live there. Lesson learned! @@Landmantx

[@michaelfirestone7440]

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DOLLAR, LOL

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Or peso! Lol

[@gs46]

You into roosters. What city

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Rosario Batangas

[@wildorchids3657]

Yikes!! behind your house there are chickens that will be crowing all day and night..

[@pierreandpamparfaitechanne5088]

Chickens make no noise at night! Lol