Preparing to move

[imagine]

the past few months iv been cleaning, repairing and preparing for selling my house after which i will be on my way to phil,
i know advice would be not to sell the house, but i assure you i have considered all options,and this is it,
i figure to spend my kids inheritance, after all i cant take it with me when im 6ft under, iv grafted all my life and its been one uphill struggle for most of it,life is short who knows whats around the corner, enjoy it while you still can
if i stay here get old, get put in a home, they take my house, so whats the point of keeping it,there comes a time in life when its time to enjoy the hard earned equity on yourself , and thats exactly what i am going to do,
i have now recieved my survey and valuation which i am very pleased with,should be on the market by the end of this week,then all i need is a buyer and im off,
im still figuring some of the documents i will need and studying everything i read here, i copied and saved as much relevant info as possible, i just need to get it all in order,so that im organised when ready, as there wont be much time to get all done once i have a completion date, because doccuments have a limited validity, and that some need my present address and fuel bills etc as proof i will be tricky timing everything right,
for cni, and basic disclosure etc, plus im not sure whats best for me with money transfers im not sure i feel safe using private money transfer companies for larger amounts

[Rosie1958]

Best of luck to you Imagine ........ I hope that everything goes well.

[imagine]

Best of luck to you Imagine ........ I hope that everything goes well.

thank you Rosie

[Michael Parnham]

Wow what an unexpected surprise Stewart, Sincerely hope everything works out for you. I understand exactly how you must be feeling and just remember this is the beginning of the rest of your life and Maritess and I wish you both all the best of luck for your future!

[andy222]

I dont blame you one bit Stewart all the best mate.

[imagine]

I dont blame you one bit Stewart all the best mate.

thanks andy

[imagine]

Wow what an unexpected surprise Stewart, Sincerely hope everything works out for you. I understand exactly how you must be feeling and just remember this is the beginning of the rest of your life and Maritess and I wish you both all the best of luck for your future!

thank you Michael and Maritess,

new life new beginning

[Arthur Little]

the past few months iv been cleaning, repairing and preparing for selling my house after which i will be on my way to phil,

Eh? ... d'you mean for good? As in ... to LIVE there?

[imagine]

Eh? ... d'you mean for good? As in ... to LIVE there?

yup for good, one way ticket so to speak

[jonnijon]

Just to clarify for you, you will still need an onward ticket. Your airline may well ask you when you check in. Plus you may be asked for it when you arrive in Phils. I booked a ticket online to fly from Clark to Borneo cost 36 quid, so its a very cheap throw away ticket. Good luck to you Think I used Air Asia.

[imagine]

Just to clarify for you, you will still need an onward ticket. Your airline may well ask you when you check in. Plus you may be asked for it when you arrive in Phils. I booked a ticket online to fly from Clark to Borneo cost 36 quid, so its a very cheap throw away ticket. Good luck to you Think I used Air Asia.

yes i know a one way ticket wont do me any good
thanks for info on that onward ticket , nice and cheap

[gWaPito]

yes i know a one way ticket wont do me any good
thanks for info on that onward ticket , nice and cheap

I'm surprised and happy for you Stewart...like a few of us on here, you've had more than your share of bad luck.
I pray it all works out for you both.

Cheers
Mark

[Arthur Little]

yup for good, one way ticket so to speak

... I had been in the middle of watching a TV programme when typing my earlier response, Stewart, but now I'm back.

Oh ... ... WOW! 's certainly a surprise to me! *I hadn't realised you'd been planning to sell~up and actually move to the Philippines. ... but then ... ... I'm clearly *NOT alone in that respect.

I imagine [s'cuse pun ] you've thought long and hard about it before reaching your decision. Guess, then, there isn't much more one can add at this stage, other than for myself - along with the rest of your friends here on the forum - to wish you and Lolita all the very best for your future together.

[imagine]

... I had been in the middle of watching a TV programme when typing my earlier response, Stewart, but now I'm back.

Oh ... ... WOW! 's certainly a surprise to me! *I hadn't realised you'd been planning to sell~up and actually move to the Philippines. ... but then ... ... I'm clearly *NOT alone in that respect.

I imagine [s'cuse pun ] you've thought long and hard about it before reaching your decision. Guess, then, there isn't much more one can add at this stage, other than for myself - along with the rest of your friends here on the forum - to wish you and Lolita all the very best for your future together.

thanks Arthur, yes a lot of time and thought over and over again,its a big decision, a BIGGIE,its the biggest change to my life i will have ever made,i went through all the pros and cons in my head asking myself am i doing the right thing, and thoughts its possible i may not see my daughters again,away from my family and friends,it also comes down to the love and trust i have in Lolita,
i thought about how it must be the opposite way round, the trust and the Love that gives strength to the ladys here who leave everything behind to be here in uk with their husbands,this itself has given me much confidence to help me on my way, my hat off to you ladys

[Ako Si Jamie]

That's a bolt out of the blue Stewart but good luck anyway. Are you applying for permanent residency?

[imagine]

That's a bolt out of the blue Stewart but good luck anyway. Are you applying for permanent residency?

thanks jamie,
its not a sudden decision for me though
i am wanting to apply for the 13a will make life easier

[joebloggs]

i figure to spend my kids inheritance, after all i cant take it with me when im 6ft under, iv grafted all my life and its been one uphill struggle for most of it,life is short who knows whats around the corner, enjoy it while you still can
if i stay here get old, get put in a home, they take my house, so whats the point of keeping it,there comes a time in life when its time to enjoy the hard earned equity on yourself , and thats exactly what i am going to do,

you've earnt it, it's your money and your new life, all the best with the next chapter

also its easy to waste other peoples hard earned money, so spend it on yourself you deserve it

[Steve.r]

Good luck with the house sell Stewart, I hope that goes well as that is the first step. Living in Phils will be great as you already know. Best of luck and enjoy your future there.

[stevewool]

well what great news like everyone before me, i wish you all the luck in the world, best of luck in selling the house and i hope you get the best price you can, just make sure you have checked everything before you leave , see you there soon

[jake]

Welcome to the club

[imagine]

thanks Arthur, joe, jake, steve and steve

[Terpe]

Sorry Stewart for being late on the news again

I sincerely wish you all joy and luck as you set-off for a new great adventure in the Paradise Islands.
You found yourself a truly wonderful partner and future wife and I'm confident you'll find happiness and a quiet mind. Who could ask for more.

There are plenty of helpful folks here who have followed that path and you'll get good advice.
There are also a number of very helpful members living there who'll keep an eye to any 'hitches' that might need smoothing.

There are also some folks who would wish to be doing the same (like me) and we'll be following your lead with interest.

Well done.

[imagine]

Sorry Stewart for being late on the news again

I sincerely wish you all joy and luck as you set-off for a new great adventure in the Paradise Islands.
You found yourself a truly wonderful partner and future wife and I'm confident you'll find happiness and a quiet mind. Who could ask for more.

There are plenty of helpful folks here who have followed that path and you'll good advice.
There are also a number of very helpful members living there who'll keep an eye to any 'hitches' that might need smoothing.

There are also some folks who would wish to be doing the same (like me) and we'll be following your lead with interest.

Well done.

Thanks
hope its not too long before i get a buyer for the house

[Arthur Little]

Thanks
hope its not too long before i get a buyer for the house

Being fairly acquaint with the area where you live, Stewart - not forgetting its reasonably close proximity to Aberdeen itself - I'm inclined to think you shouldn't have too much difficulty ... IF, indeed, any.

[imagine]

Being fairly acquaint with the area where you live, Stewart - not forgetting its reasonably close proximity to Aberdeen itself - I'm inclined to think you shouldn't have too much difficulty ... IF, indeed, any.

well i guess reluctantly i have to thank maggie thatcher for my benefitting from council house sales,
now that sticks in my throat

[Arthur Little]

well i guess reluctantly i have to thank maggie thatcher for my benefitting from council house sales,

ME, too ... but ...

now that sticks in my throat

... it DOESN'T stick in mine!

After all, mate ... ... WHY the hell should it?

[Doc Alan]

What more can I add after all your supportive posts, Stewart, except to wish you all the best and of course will be interested to know of your progress !

[imagine]

What more can I add after all your supportive posts, Stewart, except to wish you all the best and of course will be interested to know of your progress !

thanks Doc Alan

[bigmarco]

Ah Stewart I'm absolutely delighted for you. I wish you every happiness in the next chapter of your life.
Your right my friend life is short so I admire you for making the most of it. I have no doubt that Lolita and her family will take good care of you and make you feel right at home.
Don't lose touch with us here as we'll all be wishing you well and anxious to hear regular reports about the new chapter in your life.

[imagine]

Ah Stewart I'm absolutely delighted for you. I wish you every happiness in the next chapter of your life.
Your right my friend life is short so I admire you for making the most of it. I have no doubt that Lolita and her family will take good care of you and make you feel right at home.
Don't lose touch with us here as we'll all be wishing you well and anxious to hear regular reports about the new chapter in your life.

thanks when the time comes and i am over there i will be logging in my reports here and hope whatever i can contribute of my experiences will benefit others