Welcome, Derek. Thankyou for your kind words of introduction. We're very pleased to learn that you find our friendly forum helpful and informative.
It's good to read about your line of work and, not least, your fascinating hobbies ... both of which are bound to bring you into regular contact with lots of interesting people.
Never been to Florida,
I'm afraid. But I HAVE visited the Phils twice in the past twelve months. And indeed I married my Filipina sweetheart in Tagum ... capital city of Davao del Norte ... just last December.
I note your girlfriend is from Davao del Sur Province ... on the southern side of Davao City, and wish you well on your forthcoming trip to meet her.What time of year do you plan to go?