TOUGHING IT OUT -

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

My wife is from Cebu and I'm retired. We live in NE Texas. Asked her many times if she wants us to move to a nice area of PI. ALWAYS tells me no. Why? She has become accustomed to life in a first world country. No cooking over an open fire. Electricity is 99.999% reliable. Healthcare is extremely good. Shopping choices. Safe food. No piggeries next door. No wild dogs everywhere. List goes on and on.

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Same thing here. Also, our adult children and are grandsons are here in the States. She’s been here 43 years now. No way she’s going back except to visit.

[@pb12661]

I get what you're saying but life in the U.S isn't the end all be all any longer. Especially if you're a single retiree (good luck finding anything remotely close to an attractive younger girlfriend like you can in the Philippines or Thailand.......unless you are loaded to the gills). Also, after the crap they pushed on everyone during covid, I wouldn't classify the healthcare as extremely good. More like fair and extremely expensive. But carry on......

[@pandemicoftheunvaccinated5367]

Flippina's change when you take them to your native country. A number become workaholics,obligatory cosmetic surgery enhancements,insanely competitive with other expat flippina's and hesitate to return annually because, of the ever increasing money handout insistence from the family.

[@gregschultz926]

Good to see your videos again

[@stephenbrennan8399]

1981 I first started coming to Philippines been back more 40 times nothing has got better I'm 63 now fuck that shit

[@Baloybeach]

If you have children, the sad part is getting an education. Very poor schools in the province. "Sadly"

[@jamesgilbert2181]

No way I could live like that more power to you this is exactly why I never considered living in the. Province

[@davidbudd5425]

Ice storm in Wisconsin in 1976 knocked out power for about a week, at least it's warm where you are.

[@nicklopes7519]

Been awhile Brian. Glad to see you doing ok.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Hey, thanks

[@Loigis]

Island life peace of mind 🎉❤

[@alzeal]

Nice seeing you upload again! Man being without power is tough, I remember when I was boarding in Manila in my youth during a week long brown out, without a fan at the least was torture.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Yeah, it's a bit of a challenge.

[@singaporedan1597]

Excellent Show

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulmillward7009]

It must be exciting, Brian. Province life, lots to learn. You seem very happy, and relaxed.😊

[@Gratedead]

Loving the beard ~ looking good! Welcome back Brian and you are looking so relaxed and happy -good to see you on air again!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Cheers, it’s good to be back

[@MariaSia-y4t]

We missed your regular vlogs, Brian ❤️ We hope you had a very good break for a while ❤️

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate it! It was needed.

[@StuartBehrens]

Good to see your back

[@His_Will_Be_Done]

Prayers for those near the volcano... Mt Canlaon in Negros blew her lid...

[@jamesoconnor2753]

You look and sound relaxed. More power to you!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate that! 🙏

[@pb12661]

currently, it's less power. lol

[@jamesoconnor2753]

@ Good one!

[@pb12661]

@@jamesoconnor2753 I guess it could be More power too! 👍

[@Lee-rc8ft]

Good morning Brian...I have finally gotten relocated from Thailand to Manila. Airbnb right now until I can find permanent accommodations closer to Cavite. My adopted family is located there. I'm looking to exploring as much of the country as I can...

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

That's awesome! You'll have so much to discover.

[@radiodare]

Pretty cool to watch this video. You know, I mean 8 days is a pretty long time to be off the grid these days. + You seem more at ease! You know it's kind of amazing because as much as you probably are struggling with not having the luxuries you're accustomed to, it's really clear you're making the best out of the situation and I can clearly see a spiritual aspect to it. The way you're talking about people and the community and observing the rain clouds coming in... Nifty stuff... It shows your viewers another angle of your surroundings and your experience. Thank you for this video. Great content! Great cultural aspect.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate the feedback, it's all part of the adventure!

[@RO-pd2nn]

This was my childhood. Its like going back in time. What would you bring back. Some solar panels and a little power generator for sure. We had a well so no problem with water. You would be king!😅

[@samual3006]

Enjoyed the video Philly you're looking good with the beard.😊👍🏻🇬🇧

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thank you kindly

[@billl7085]

Goodmorning Brian, be on the lookout for a possible tropical depression hitting Siargao next week.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@John-s9j5g]

Hey Brian good morning from the USA I will be back in the Philippines Monday had to take care of some business

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Safe travels!

[@ErwinZado]

Merry Christmas to you and your Family Mr. "Robinson" !!!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@dumbmutts.7758]

You need to get a deep well sunk. We have one and the pump kicks in when the water level in the tank gets low. During brown outs we have puso so never without water.

[@isreeramotar3868]

Happy holidays 🎄🎁🇺🇸Brian. Stay safe and healthy my friend 😊

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks, you too!

[@bobmarleyja]

I am glad you are all doing ok. I heard they found the issue. Hopefully it will be fixed soon. I almost cancelled my trip there. I arrive on January 11th and will be there for at least 2 weeks. I will reach out once I am there. I would love to take you and Lot out to lunch. Take care.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Looking forward to hearing from you! 😊

[@rustypumphrey9166]

The beard is looking pretty good brother, love that little soaking pond!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate it, it's a much needed source of relief!

[@edwardamos6462]

Hi Brian , advance Merry Christmas, I live in Cebu, the first thing I bought was a generator. Anyways Mabuhay.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@johnmarlin4661]

Maybees a solar plan coming up ? Solar panels and a battery to back up.

[@chris84662]

How much longer without power till you jump on a boat and get off the island?

[@docizzy7917]

Man tough situation. I wonder if you are regretting your move to the island now or even your move to the Philippines yet or no? If you honstly can say to your self that you are happy with this life then hopefully things get better at the island soon otherwise you need to cut your losses eithereay best of luck

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It's all part of the adventure.

[@steveguthrie9796]

There's always a bright side to everything at least your power bill will be small this month

[@stanleyswift6764]

Just like camping back here on the rez

[@seancoley7603]

Ive been going to the province since 2013 and i still get the stares..sometime the stinkface...not sure what thats about but ive gotten used to it.

[@darkage5]

I wouldn't be surprised they find that cable was cut. I saw a video the other day about how China secured a patent for a hydraulic cutter with 1200 foot pounds of cutting force. They had been caught twice in the north sea trying to cut the transatlantic cable and one other. They caught Chinese freighters in the area right above the locations for those cables. They had actually managed to damage one of them.

[@axizcorp]

There was a Chinese ship that passed by Siargao so it could be them.

[@rbaker3557]

Siargao isn’t really in a good location since there is no natural barrier in close proximity to its east that will protect it from strong typhoons and tsunami waves.

[@devlin1676]

Big Beard Energy ⚡ 😂. Philly looking good. I'm glad you've detox from city life.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate that

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Philly I’m a long time subscriber. How long are you guys been without power now?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Power has been resolved. We went 14 days.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Glad to hear it. Hopefully that makes people realize they need to prepare.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Hey Philly, I didn’t know talk text said the word hate definitely an accident. Love your content.

[@richardkanzler996]

I'm planning on building a house in the Philippines and I will have my own Electric Power

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Awesome 👍

[@garyt7232]

Break time is over. You are looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway. Is there anything about AC that you miss? Enjoy life in the province.

[@mistclap]

Hey Brian, how long has the brown out been? I was wondering why you were not posting videos

[@williamjones4483]

December 1st.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Since December 1

[@51dbail]

time to look at solar panels and batteries. Prices are down now.

[@wanderlustasia]

You're doing well Brian. I think a lot of your subs don't realise that it's not always like this on Siargao it's actually a blackout and caused by a submarine cable bringing power from the mainland was damaged and it's not a quick fix. It would be in the west as we have equipment like ROV's but it won't be a quick fix here unfortunately. Have you thought about getting a generator mate ? It would be handy or solar electric even better.

[@michaelbal696]

When you married Lot, you lucked out.🙂

[@dannieduplessis2432]

I leave every rainy season, we are north of you, we will build hopefully end of next year. What happened ? Marites was boats anchor went through the fibre ?

[@donmich3332]

Nothing like sharing natural dna 🧬 😝

[@stephenduling5024]

You are having a great retirement 👍. Bring your wife to Ocala fla..better electricity. better food better hospitals.

[@stuartrobinson5111]

I dunno if I could cope tbh. Daytime yeah, I would be ok but the nights are long this time of year and not having light or anything to do I think I would be on the Redhorse as soon as the sun went down. I can't stand that bright red spaghetti.

[@mallorysimons2095]

Man I am jealous of you

[@retired_playa]

living like a homeless man in a third-world country - you're livin' the dream

[@toptennews4737]

Dude after your move from the big smoke you are going real native ,,like Conrad’s hearts of darkness..someone might to come get you

[@Pedroism]

No thanks

[@Wawalsh1234]

That guy hocking up a lung was disgusting.

[@pb12661]

Definitely NOT tough enough. lol

[@irabankston3390]

Philly, your the Man. Cool, calm, no big deal with no power. Power was out here in Angeles for couple hours last week. No AC, couldn't watch the games, I about went nutz😅😅. You be safe

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate the support!

[@scottmaskell5058]

your looking pretty rough

[@stuartrobinson5111]

should be you're not your. Get your grammar right before you insult someone buddy.

[@laurencehyde2168]

You're is still classed as slang..You are is the correct way in English