Hi guys, good advise from you all looks like I made the right choice to join up.
Yes Its a long way off yet, my first port of call is to really become established friends, emailing lots every day, and chatting on video / audio skype ... then I guess if we are still going strong and stronger in 6 months .. I would have to think about visiting and seeing her for real and her folks and well gives me time to learn tagalog as well, as I will need that to help me! Thanks again, chaps I will be here more often now.
take care John