Marylyn's Home Improvement Update

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[@joeknight3269]

i donated 30 dollars for marylynns house keep up the good work derrick

[@qadventures]

Thank you Joe. 😊

[@ragjamrock]

It's amazing how far $250 can go to make a huge difference in someone's life. The smile on her face says it all.👍🏽🏝️

[@qadventures]

That's why I love it here. For very little, a huge difference is made. Back home, it's expensive and too much exposure to liability

[@mattivirta]

yes different short time, not long and all thin plywood need buy again new.

[@qadventures]

👍🫶

[@dutch9664]

The greatest man can do to fellow man and this is the best charity,

[@carloshenriquedossantos7467]

Hello, please was the cost of 250 in PHP or USD? Grateful!

[@testcrashdummy]

Holy cow the difference is just amazing. We in the west are so fortunate. Marilyn is so happy, what a change of her living conditions brought on by your actions Derek and your supporters. What a Great follow up video. How anyone could think you being condescending is beyond me. Keep being you Derek. The world needs more Derek's that's for sure.

[@qadventures]

Your encouragement means the world!!!😇

[@donaldandmijung]

Ty for helping them! People need to help each other. Have a blessed day!

[@qadventures]

I subscribe to that, 💯%

[@armstrong_007]

@@qadventures SEND ME ALSO ANGEL NUMBER PLEASE

[@rahmanwang]

What a great video. Can you imagine just a little bit of money will make a whole lot of difference to the family.

[@qadventures]

Precisely. And I don't have liability issues to be concerned over. They actually appreciate the gesture

[@BeerBikes]

You're doing great work mi amigo! You've got amazing and generous subscribers! You're making a lot of families safe and happy. Keep up the awesome as always. Salud and peace! 🍻 Can't wait for bday video for Angel, hope she gets a beautiful cake. Not skipping any ads.🤘

[@qadventures]

One Love Brother. Appreciate you!!!

[@johncano3972]

Good work brother..👍🏼

[@qadventures]

Thanks for the support

[@billslaven28]

I'm not sure how long the thin plywood will last, but it's something for the time being. In the future, you may want to consider Hardy Board or Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheets. I would attach them to the exterior. Another item of utmost importance would be a Mosquito net to drape around the bed.

[@qadventures]

I appreciate your feedback and it's very valid. I have also made similar suggestions but I cannot impose on how things are done there. It's all the patriarch's whish

[@nikkipage9284]

Such a sweet young lady Marylyn is - she'll never forget your kindness Derek, or of your subscribers donations - thanks so much for helping her! ♥ Burger King is having a contest of designing a burger - do you have any there - I think I saw one in one of your videos.

[@qadventures]

We have them here. No contest though 😔. Not that I am a consumer of BK

[@garywright8992]

@@qadventures am coming there next year in feb and i want to know how to fine you

[@elenacleto9684]

I live in Solano Philippines and we help as many as we can, 100 USD helps a family out a lot . Great Job helping that family,

[@qadventures]

I agree. Thank you. 🙏

[@FalafelFrenzy]

Great job buddy - now I'm looking forward to your kickboxing training vids 😈

[@qadventures]

Maaannnn!!! You would think I am an idiot if I told you. I had a sub who is ex marine hit me up for a 14 day survival course with 4 ft jungle ninjas up in Luzon. Hard-core stuff. He said he experienced it in his younger days and we have a date in August. Stoked about that

[@ModestoTalavera]

Wow Q, Awesome. Nothing like helping someone else.

[@qadventures]

It WAS very satisfying

[@fulltankweekend]

Love the video! I was in Kickboxing for 7 years. Love that Marilyn practiced with her father over the years!! Cant wait to hear about her channel 😊

[@qadventures]

🙏🫶😇♥️

[@nightsouls5597]

It’s great to see the progress. Hopefully it will improve even more from this point on.😊

[@qadventures]

Just some windows and small pockets that needs to be closed. But the major stuff like the stair is done

[@goldengate8287]

You were not condescending… when there is a problem you have to be honest and call it out for what it is in order to solve the problem … otherwise you are just romanticizing… great job … well done 👍🏿

[@qadventures]

Great point. Thank you for that. Still learning the ropes

[@elvie174able]

You should probably have used Hardy Flex as it is commonly used here and comes in different thicknesses. It is bug resistant and waterproof as well. Maybe they could use it for the outer portion to protect the plywood from water damage.

[@qadventures]

🙏👍

[@bigjohnson7415]

Nicely done!

[@qadventures]

We all participated. Thank you all

[@auroraalmeida3184]

God is never outdone in generosity by helping those in need you will also be blest more abundantly.

[@qadventures]

I already feel blessed with the joy in my heart. Thank you

[@markwalton4818]

Thanks!

[@qadventures]

Thank you, Mark, for supporting my cause

[@TheRealPyxx]

appreciate the update. Looks great. Was really impressed with the cement step-up with new ladder.

[@qadventures]

180 degree change. Safety is key

[@akrumghafoor7539]

Feels gud to help change

[@qadventures]

It does😊

[@onetalentedman2822]

Wood framing is the key to using this very thin plywood to give it strength and it needs painting both sides to extend its life. Termites destroy any wood quickly in the Philippines so sadly any thing made from this thin plywood has a very short life. Also after the last typhoon sellers of building materials doubled there prices due to shortages high prices have stayed and will never return to half the price they where before last large typhoon destroyed many buildings all across the Philippines. This lady has had her life style changed due to your help and subscribers so that can only be good Thank you to those involved in this project for making it happen.

[@qadventures]

I am so grateful for you keeping it so positive

[@williamgehring2291]

Nice job! You make miracles happen in peoples lives.

[@qadventures]

I didn't do it alone. WE did it together!!!

[@vintagepennies6899]

You did well, friend. Thank you for your kindness.

[@qadventures]

All the stars aligned on this 1. From the family allowing me access to the supportive viewers 🙏

[@gilbertahsam643]

Invest in a cordless drill and cut straps from the 1/4 in plywood and screw the straps in with screws.

[@qadventures]

👍

[@mikepalmer71]

Great work. Glad you were able to make her a better ladder too.

[@qadventures]

I have no involvement with the ladder. The community donated and hired help built it. Thank you🙏

[@jameshill2855]

Q Advent: I hope you're gonna continue your friendship with Gel's and Marylyn's families. I would love to see you introduce the two families. I think the families would become great friends. I think Marylyn would be a great mentor for Angel

[@qadventures]

Yes. I am still working closely with both of them. I am in it for the long-term. I offered Marylyn to reach out to me with whatever reasonable requests, including employment. Gel, I am mentoring for a long time. I still have to help the family form a LLC entity and a team to help her build and manage her upcoming channel. I continue to pay for her internet dues

[@granvilleherron5398]

Well done brother

[@qadventures]

Big up

[@danielhackney7806]

The home and heavy duty stairs look great. Hopefully it will last a long time.

[@qadventures]

Hope so. It was the father's wishes

[@StanHasselback]

What a beautiful smile. You are doing good work there Derik.

[@qadventures]

Couldn't have done it without supporters like yourself😇

[@derekcarney3816]

Just found this channel..unbelievable work your doing..

[@qadventures]

Welcome and thank you🫶🙏

[@neilrobertson1345]

No outside clading to protect the plywood from rain it will rot otherwise very good job

[@qadventures]

I brought it up but i had to respect the decision of the patriarch. I didn't want to impose and the more important issue was solved

[@johnconstantinelegaspi2790]

Thank you for helping our fellow Filipinos. ❤

[@qadventures]

We all breathe the same air, John❤️😇

[@maigematthews5620]

10:28 Great work, man! 🎉 Thank you so much for the update! ❤

[@qadventures]

She and her brother are safe from exterior elements now😇

[@altoncooper7091]

Concerned about no waterproof covering on outside. Rainy humid area, that good effort of yours will rot quickly. Need to put plastic tarp or metal outside.

[@qadventures]

I'll get an update with the family soon

[@jameslee9726]

Marylyn is gorgeous

[@qadventures]

She is. She a may thai practitioner also

[@i-am-your-conscience]

@@qadventures Mai Tai practitioner or muay thai practitioner.. One fights to stay on his feet in the bar, and the other fights to stay on his feet in the ring :D

[@julianshalders6047]

Done well friends ❤ 🙏 god bless 🙏

[@qadventures]

To all!!! We all have hands in this

[@DebbyBactung]

Your such a good man bro!!always looking for your blogs.god bless you and your family.

[@qadventures]

Thank you kindly... It feels good to know I am making an impact 😊

[@seanshea4434]

Good for you your channel is enjoying to watch

[@qadventures]

🙏🫶😇♥️

[@ggalvez00]

Don’t let the negativity get to you.. you did a great job…and thank you helping the Filipino people.. just became a subscriber

[@qadventures]

It's a privilege...🙏

[@kallmewas]

Are you going to put some sheeting on the outside of the room to protect the plywood? Your videos make me want to come over there to help, I am a carpenter in Australia, but I think after being used to conditions over here I would struggle to deal with the supplies there.

[@qadventures]

Gave the father money to finish it up

[@edic2619]

Very very nice.

[@qadventures]

🫶👍🙏

[@louisenny4325]

Thanks for your helping hand bro love from India nagaland

[@qadventures]

🙏🫶😊

[@AllenBurbank-z1c]

I think you did a great thing all of you

[@qadventures]

To ALL!!! 👏

[@Filipina1984]

Nice job

[@qadventures]

🙏👍❤️

[@Wesna269]

It is a big improvement and those stairs came out great.

[@qadventures]

We did it as a community 👏

[@Wesna269]

@@qadventures you are a good person Derek. Scotty Boy gave you positive praise on his latest vid and I agree with everything he said.

[@qadventures]

Thank you. Scotty boy is heaven sent. I have a great privilege of calling him friend

[@180goldenboy]

Just discovered your channel. Subscribed. This is a great thing what you have done. I'm visiting the Philippines later in the year and if I visit near to you I will be sure to buy you a drink. Thanks for the content.

[@qadventures]

Or I make you the boldest most delicious coffee. One in the same

[@jalopyranch3904]

Your good works will be noted by our Heavenly Father and your reward will be in blessings my friend

[@qadventures]

Amen

[@hankrambo5705]

Great video really good people god bless her and you

[@qadventures]

Thank you for the blessing. I am grateful

[@user-nh5rx8mk3k]

Awesome of you to help out Derek. Has there been any further improvements, such as windows installed.

[@qadventures]

Yes. Wood swinging windows. There was a time where they received an eviction notice

[@user-nh5rx8mk3k]

@@qadventures awesome, if I manage to get to the Philippines I would be willing to help you on any projects like that

[@auroraalmeida3184]

What if you double the plywood to make thicker, only it will be more expensive because you’re overlapping them

[@qadventures]

Correct. Buying thicker plywood will be more efficient, but the patriarch has his valid reasons and I didn't want to impose

[@OLDSCHOOLTVCliPS]

Loved the work u have done derrick

[@qadventures]

🙏

[@c.a.sreacts]

great improvement, at first i was wondering if that stairs was new because i didn't remember seeing it in the other video.

[@qadventures]

❤️🙏👍😇

[@mattivirta]

this repair and build have only temporary build not longtime all have mold,wet,broken. need better material and location can make same money good house.

[@qadventures]

Correct. The patriarch has very valid reason for this and I didn't want to impose or insist in any different. The immediate problem had to be addressed

[@orondedavis]

That was completely okay brother, no apologies needed, I checked myself after viewing your video. I sounded negative and I’m sorry.👍🏿💪🏾🤚🏿💪🏾 12:14

[@qadventures]

It's all good. I take positive AND negative. The only thing I don't take is when people talking out of their butt

[@constantgieling6978]

Wel done Guys!!😊

[@qadventures]

👏

[@Bergacci88]

I always think about the foundations of these houses. Do they also get redone to hold the full weight of the people and objects inside them?

[@qadventures]

No. Redoing means costs that they don't have

[@ericpoirier9735]

wonder how much it would cost in American dollars to build a 4-bedroom, kitchen and bath with shower living room and a large two-bay garage for dads' business block house with real roof etc. with full utilities and some land nearby to do so in the area they live . would be interested in knowing for the not-too-distant future. very curious

[@qadventures]

In my humble opinion and from understanding their situation, that wouldn't do them any favors. Perhaps even harm them. Cause jealousy between neighbors, employees demand more pay, etc. There are more serious issues that I don't care to discuss here but I think it's more practical in helping the young generation through their studies, make their own stable income so they can help their own family correctly

[@ericpoirier9735]

@@qadventures Thank you I never thought of that will keep that in mind ,, love your videos

[@qadventures]

Thank you for your support of my channel

[@OLONGAPOMATTAPAN-cj7sr]

YOUR DOING SOMETHING POSITIVE HOMIE, I SALUTE U.

[@qadventures]

Good looking out, dawg. Appreciate you😊🙏

[@josephrz6230]

Good work. Those stairs are SUCH an improvement. They risked their lives using the old ladder. Is Marilyn's sister's name Michele Mae? They're both gorgeous girls. Do you know their birth sign?

[@qadventures]

Luchelle Mae is Marilyn's cousin. And no, I don't

[@josephrz6230]

@@qadventures Oh, I see. She's sure a pretty girl. Both of them. It doesn't seem like I ever see girls that pretty here in East Tennessee. Luchelle Mae is shy about her smile but I feel like I love her in a way. I guess, to know her is to love her. She's so pretty. I can't take my eyes off her if she's in a video. I think they might be an Aries. The trouble is, there's a huge age gap. I could sell my property and move over there with 150K USD and live well. I'm probably old enough to be her dad's dad..

[@josephrz6230]

@@qadventures I've thought about Luchelle Mae quite a bit. Her picture is n my head. She's smart and very unique, that's what gets to me. I'd say she's an Aries, Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius. I'm a Gemini. I wouldn't want to put myself in a position where I feel like I'm financing someone in order for her to treat me like her husband, or buy her love, esp when she's 22 and I'm 72. I've been burned by women before, and I learned from it, and it was life changing. Of course they want to meet you when you're worth 150K USD. That's about 8.5M pesos, so you're like a millionaire in the Phils. Does a lovely 22 YO girl really want a relationship with a man that's old enough to be her grandfather? It doesn't seem as though. They're looking for a meal ticket. I don't blame them for wanting something better than the toxic living conditions they have. I've sponsored a boy in Manila for 12 years now, he's about 18 now, through CI.

[@johnbalcom5083]

Just a thought.....anyone think about mosquito netting to use on open areas...??? ...🤔👍

[@qadventures]

Mosquito nets are common and available here

[@TheBigBananaaa]

👍✅😜✅👍

[@qadventures]

🙏👍

[@bilatvendor9278]

She is pretty. I think a phone and a KZbin channel will change her life quickly.

[@qadventures]

Yes. We have an iPhone, laptop that is coming in early July, thanks to an anonymous donor and her very own channel mid July. Please tune in for updates and really appreciate your support

[@MrTrollHunter]

Great results. Will you be checking back with Marylyn again?

[@qadventures]

1 short final time yes. Not sure when as I will be traveling more for the next 30 days

[@marcsolomon5394]

What area are you in . Great stuff your doing,peace

[@qadventures]

Cebu Philippines. Thank you🙏🫶

[@titobdelfino6770]

No, double ceiling..it must be hot during noon time?

[@qadventures]

Yes. Working on putting a layer of plywood to block the heat. Also no one up there till night

[@Regular_Guyph]

who is the foreign guest you brought with you?

[@sirprairiedog]

me thinks he was hitting on marilyn there lol jk

[@qadventures]

His name is Pat from Quebec. He was just sitting home bored so I brought him there for a quick update and we went to S&R

[@qadventures]

And don't worry. He has no interest and moving on to bohol in 2 days

[@Regular_Guyph]

@@qadventuresyoung guy traveling good for him

[@qadventures]

Yeah. Only 30

[@ericpoirier9735]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯

[@qadventures]

🙏❤️

[@WhenTheManComesAround]

I love what you're doing my friend, I would just advise to be careful. Ive been hearing through the grapevine of a few expats who have been in some real hot water for taking donations for projects. the reason being they were not a registered as a charity in the Philippines, and didn't have itemized receipts/paper trail for every dollar. With the current size of your channel/donation amounts received im betting they will leave you alone, but thought id throw the basic info your way all the same. But all that said, you are definitely making a big impact on people's lives, so i tip my hat to your efforts good sir 👍

[@qadventures]

Yes. 1 other subscriber raised this awareness to me. You just articulate it better. I am getting ready to post a short video asking people to stop donating and addressing the issue

[@qadventures]

Good looking out, my friend

[@WhenTheManComesAround]

@@qadventures Yeah, in reality it really sucks because there are a lot of people that could be helped though efforts like this. But just like here in the states big papa gov always seems to want to ruin a good thing. I'd say you might be able to phrase it in the future as something like "your donations to my channel help to fund my work and the creation of content for my videos" (I'm not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice of course). Because then as part of your "work" you can do the same things, but people would need to read between the lines a bit sadly. But it's much more likely to keep you safe from trouble and still accomplish the awesome stuff you're doing. There's no perfect solution, but for me, I want to make sure you can keep doing this awesome stuff, vs get shut down because some jack wagon got on his high horse and decided to make an example of you. Keep rockin brother! There are a lot of folks that really appreciate it 😁

[@GregLLC]

Do Marylyn have PayPal or a way of receiving donations from your subscribers ??

[@qadventures]

No she doesn't. Not even an ID

[@kennylynch3382]

Need to put medal on the outside

[@qadventures]

👍🙏

[@garywright8992]

How do i get in contact with you off of here

[@qadventures]

Using WhatsApp or messenger [phone]

[@garywright8992]

@@qadventures okay i will thank you

[@inventor0157]

Hi Marilyn is very beautiful, I would love to get to know her better, I'm coming to the Philippines in 2025 I'm single and looking for a bride,

[@inventor0157]

I meant to say my name is Donnie I would love to connect with her ❤

[@c.a.sreacts]

storm season

[@qadventures]

👍

[@MikeCodere23]

Thats awsome. There is no way she could sleep up there with rain and wind. Just a thought maybe its not so good to keep saying "gay brother" just a thought, im not sure. Its so nice that you can help them. My wife is a Filippina and i have been there many times and yes the people there are the very best i think. I wish i could live there instead of US.

[@qadventures]

I am grateful for your comment. I assure you the "pronoun" is not an issue here. He knows he's gay and I have many gay and Trans friends here. My Trans friends here call themselves "ladyboy" amongst themselves and it's widely accepted. I verbalized the way I did because it crossed my mind that verbalizing "she sleeps with her brother" would open up a can of worms on inappropriate comments and jokes

[@hoangky1240]

...anyhow, I don't thinking you were being condescending at all.

[@qadventures]

Thank you. It might be a cultural thing. We, who were exposed to Asia has a more direct approach

[@drdennisyoungblood]

I’ve listened to several videos and just subscribed. After having listened to you, I still have no idea what your exact story is and where you’re from in the states, your job, how exactly you were able to retire there and open a business. No specifics seem to have been given that I can tell. Also, as I’ve lived in the Philippines and owned businesses and several homes/properties, as well as married to. Filipina for almost 36 years, it’s probably not a good idea to call your lady a “bitch”. I know you were joking, but there are guys going to the Philippines that do so with the intentions of treating Filipina women in a manner they would not treat women from their own country. Just my two cents….thanks

[@qadventures]

Thanks for the lesson. I treat Ai very well and not have the same level of wisdom as you

[@drdennisyoungblood]

@@qadventures that was my point. Trust me, I’m not more wise. I wasn’t suggesting that I was. We men sometimes think we understand our Filipinas and I can assure you that they often (despite our intention) misread our humor and attempts at lighthearted banter. By the way, you didn’t answer your history, business, where you’re from etc., questions. Are those questions answered in another video? Please tell me which one. Thanks

[@MadridMadrid007]

A little over two minutes into the video, you start walking up some stairs. From a contractors point of view, please bend of cover the rebar that is sticking up to prevent any accidents from happening. Please. I think of the children and the elders.

[@qadventures]

I totally get where you are coming from as I worked consistently with contractors in san antonio during the 2 yrs of covid. But the Philippines has valid reasons why they bypass these liabilities and I cannot impose in their ways being an outsider

[@mattivirta]

if you want help this family, location have totally wrong this slum area, need move cheap better land own land far this slum area and then build concrete house, i know land cost lot but house brick and concrete not cost lot, i has build philippine many house help peoples, and good small house can build less than 4000 $ small can less 2000$ better location.

[@qadventures]

I understand your point. But for ke, to move a family away from their neighborhood, business, family and friends is drastic. Build them a home, and then what? I am more into helping people think and be independent. So they can learn to mange their resources even without me in the picture

[@jalopyranch3904]

Derrick your not even fat lol, I’m over 300 lb

[@qadventures]

My bad... 🤣

[@c.a.sreacts]

watch that fan again lol

[@qadventures]

Man... C.A.S. you gotta visit bro. You seem like a person I would tag places with. Love your support❤️

[@joeudan4820]

Marylyn is cute. Is she single?

[@qadventures]

Yes. But I am not a dating site, just in case your next question is for her contact

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

​​@@qadventures I always feel these kind of comments are cringe but funny enough at the same time it would probably be in that family's best interest if they found a rich husband lol

[@goldengate8287]

@@qadventures #WarrenG #Regulate

[@qadventures]

😆

[@blackgrandpa7652]

Its funny how you refer to her brother as the gay brother instead of just her brother😅

[@qadventures]

1st, it sounds more kosher as they sleep on the same mattress. Secondly, he is a proud guy and a beautiful human being. No beef with his life choices

[@matszz]

You don't have to add "gay" when you say "brother" lol.

[@qadventures]

Damn if I do and damn if I don't

[@matszz]

@@qadventures Don't worry, it's neither here nor there. Just sounds funny.

[@goldfishninja8086]

Awesome. But did you have to let everyone know that she sleep with her “gay” brother?

[@qadventures]

He's gay and proud. Better than just saying brother

[@tmcevoy1000]

It is very generous of you and your viewers to help this family, but the work you did was a waste of materials. Clearly, you have no building experience and your handiwork merely reflects the type of 'slide it in place' architecture already rampant in her community, and In the country. Yes, donating to those in need is virtuous, but squandering those resources with shoddy work is embarrassingly criminal. Sorry, but next time don't give unless you can also afford to the job correctly. Thom

[@qadventures]

You obviously have never visited the Philippines and lack the understanding of local process. I, nevertheless, appreciate your observations and be on my way

[@phoenixson4382]

AWESOME

[@qadventures]

🫶👍

[@mariomartendal6882]

Pelo jeito ela faz de tudo pra agradar não perde nada nem uma gota

[@qadventures]

yes. she was such a great tour guide at such a young age.