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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    I must admit Stewart, your story has been really interesting and I'm so pleased that you managed to sell your house so quickly and easily. I may be a little early but Maritess and I wish you a good flight and a wonderful future in your new abode, good luck!
    thanks Michael and Maritess


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    That's amazing Stewart so pleased for you on this very exciting time.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick30 View Post
    That's amazing Stewart so pleased for you on this very exciting time.
    thanks Nick


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    just a few more days in my house now, moved some of my things to my daughters today,

    tomorrow thursday evening i shall move out and stay with my daughter, friday i hand keys in completion day by 3pm,

    then my count down begins


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    amazing Stewart, so quick it has been, youy have not had time to sit and take stock yet i recon, must be amazing what you are going through, must be highs and some lows too, but i wish i was a step behind you in what you are doing


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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    amazing Stewart, so quick it has been, youy have not had time to sit and take stock yet i recon, must be amazing what you are going through, must be highs and some lows too, but i wish i was a step behind you in what you are doing
    been hard work, preparing for documents, sorting all my accumilation of belongings ect, so much to do in a short time, excited but the preparing took the edge off a little, but now im mostly done, iv yet still to pack my balakbayan boxes, but will do that at my daughters, my other 2 daughters im hoping to see before i go


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    Wow brave choice I really hope it works for you. Got a feeling many will follow you very soon, the way things are going in this country!!!! Best of luck and Best wishes!!! Be sure to keep us all posted on how things go.

    Regards, Stu & Marj...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart View Post
    Wow brave choice I really hope it works for you. Got a feeling many will follow you very soon, the way things are going in this country!!!! Best of luck and Best wishes!!! Be sure to keep us all posted on how things go.

    Regards, Stu & Marj...
    thanks


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    can you believe it my house sale completed on the 16th and its the 21st today and im having to chase up the estate agent solicitors for my money,
    i need it now or i will miss the good exchange rate £ to peso plus it will be a cheque so will be laying in the bank another five days,
    i just hope theres no mistakes with the amount because it doesn't leave me much time to sort it out
    today when i called them, yes it will be in the post this evening


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    They want it earning interest in THEIR bank.


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    it would have to have been sorted if id been buying another house,

    yes they stealing my interest


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    Good luck on the move Stewart..We can only wish you all the best with your new and exciting life in the Philippines soon, with your lovely Lolita of course!
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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    it would have to have been sorted if id been buying another house,

    yes they stealing my interest
    It's how they play the game here Stewart. .you'll be in paradise soon enough. .this'll be all but a distant memory. ..lucky you!


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    Quote Originally Posted by raynaputi View Post
    Good luck on the move Stewart..We can only wish you all the best with your new and exciting life in the Philippines soon, with your lovely Lolita of course!
    thanks


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    It's how they play the game here Stewart. .you'll be in paradise soon enough. .this'll be all but a distant memory. ..lucky you!
    yes soon , its passing quickly now, im on count down less than 4 weeks to go


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    well good news i got the cheque this afternoon, now its a bank holiday on monday , i couldn't get to bank today, so hope they open saturday morning, want to get it cleared before this good exchange rate falls


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    well good news i got the cheque this afternoon, now its a bank holiday on monday , i couldn't get to bank today, so hope they open saturday morning, want to get it cleared before this good exchange rate falls
    Stewart ... if you're with Bank of Scotland, then ... yes ... most of its [main] branches are open until 3 o'clock on Saturdays. And I should imagine ('scuse pun! ) many of the other banks are likely to be too.


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    thanks Arthur, my daughter deposited my cheque this morning for me, they said it will take 2 to 7 days to clear , stay up there peso just a bit longer 69 to 70 will do me fine


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    thanks Arthur, my daughter deposited my cheque this morning for me, they said it will take 2 to 7 days to clear , stay up there peso just a bit longer 69 to 70 will do me fine
    69.10 at iRemit right now


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    69.10 at iRemit right now
    be nice if it goes up more in time for my cheque clearance ,,, wishful thinking


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    be nice if it goes up more in time for my cheque clearance ,,, wishful thinking
    Anything is possible Stewart, 'good' luck with that!


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    whooooo 3 weeks tomorrow and i will be flying away


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    You will really be counting the days now Stewart, and of course we all wish you good luck over the next three weeks, and then in the Philippines with Lolita .


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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Alan View Post
    You will really be counting the days now Stewart, and of course we all wish you good luck over the next three weeks, and then in the Philippines with Lolita .
    thanks Doc Alan, just a few more loose ends to tidy up now


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    whooooo 3 weeks tomorrow and i will be flying away
    Nice to hear everything is going to plan.


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    cant find the thread i had something about scottish cni, anyhow it was 15 days wait to collect after applying, i picked it up on monday 26th aug, and it is valid from that date ,
    not from the date of application


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    just 10 more days to go before i board that


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    just 10 more days to go before i board that
    Oh ... ... WOW! Stewart ... I can imagine ('scuse pun) your excitement.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    Oh ... ... WOW! Stewart ... I can imagine ('scuse pun) your excitement.


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    good luck with the move Stewart!!
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