Greg, thank you for overview of the property you are building on. The opening with Wilma sitting at the falls, was very inspiring. Thank you for listening to our suggestions, as I am only trying to have the best outcome for your dream home. I grew up closer to a dairy farm, than the actual farmer, as it was where my parents bought an old house, back in the late 50’s, with no running water, no toilet, no decent heating system, and very little in the way of even electric lights. My father instilled the work ethic that you share in your video. Over the years, my father would get plumbing, a better well, better electrical system, and many summer in my childhood with the taste of old plaster, from the walls we would tear down, and rebuild. The house was completely remodeled, even down to the uneven corners from a house built in 1809. We did all the work ourselves, with help from my uncles and his friends. He could not have afforded to pay for a construction crew. He did this work, along with many hours at his regular job, at the GP paper mill.
When you have hard working parents, its sets you up for a successful life yourself. Strong foundations as they say. A strong work ethic is key to success. Thanks for telling your story, great memories for you for sure. We like the suggestions and will consider them all.
Hi Greg and Wilma ,, you are such a great couple.. I watched your video everyday and wishing I am there now. I hope we can meet once we get there in Dumaguete in January 2023.. I am Fil-Canadian I'm a registered nurse here working in a very busy Acute Medicine ward.. I worked thru out the stress of the Pandemic.. planning to retire in 2 years in the Philippines at the age of 55. My husband is a white guy and have similarity with your background. He is a Dairy nutritionist., he formulates feed for dairy cows. He works with Cargill for 25 years and now works with a Canadian base company..I admire the farmers for their hard work and their passion with animals and crops. My husband loves the Philippines.. He is so proud of Filipino people.. When we tell some of our friends that we will retire in the Philippines they think we are foolish ...ohhh well that's another story..lol . More success to your channel.. keep the videos coming.
We have similar stories. I had some people say I was crazy to retire to the Philippines as well. To each there own. You guys both have stressful jobs, so will love the feeling of stress-free living once you settle in. Thanks for the kind words and look us up when you arrive in the Philippines. I'm glad you got through the pandemic as a front liner. I can only imagine how hard that was. Talk soon.
I agree with you on doing mostly what Wilma wants. When I had my home here in California built I only demanded my way in two places. I wanted a tub that allowed my entire body to be submerged at one time. No knees sticking up or cold shoulders. I also go final say on the garage. But we actually didn't have any real differences.
LOL, yes, I agree with you. Wilma and I have very similar taste. I want her to sit back years from now and say I designed this home. Thanks for watching.
@@buildingthephilippines What is the name of the coffee shop the expats meet up at? Hope to go in December, but I may have to wait as I am buying a lot of the good deals on the quality stocks that are depressed right now. I like to pay cash, so need to set trip funds aside. Have to us credit cards fo mant things but like to have cash in bank to pay them off. Had some tough years in past but never again. Investing to build my ability to have a nicer level of life style when I move. Dec is my put my feet in the water trip to see if I'm suited to live there. Love you info.
Ground Zero is that coffee shop. Many expats meet up there. Good plan to get your financial situation in order before moving. Good luck to you and look us up when you arrive. Thanks for watching.
Hello, I enabled CC. However, I'm new at this, so it appears I need to request for each video. I just requested CC for the last video I uploaded. It gave me a message that it may take a few hours to complete. I will check tonight if it worked or not. Thanks for catching that.
Yes of course, Leah has been in the Philippines all her life. Wilma is older and traveled all across the US and many other countries throughout her 20 plus years with me. They have similar stories growing up in the Philippines (poor, rural, hard life), but 28 years in the US would change anyone. I always say she is a female me, as she is very tough/strong willed/handles herself well. Leah is a very nice person very sweet. Very easy to talk to and Wilma likes her a lot (me too).
1600 square feet. Most of house is concrete and tile. Only cabinets, inside doors and closet is wood. Humidity at our elevation over 2000 feet is really not an issue. Time will tell.
the video blogs you are doing will be priceless mementos for the generations to come who will be living in your house, relatives or non-relatives. it will be a good part of history. may i know the length of your lot from the back to the front.
Yes, they are going to start a specialty coffee farm/shop here in Negros Oriental. They are getting the coffee plants from South America and will grow them here. Can't wait for that! Thanks for commenting.
Its always good to do something different, there is another THE MILKMAN, he is on TH-cam, his channel is C'mon Homestead and C'mon keep it real, i think he is from Arkansas, hope i have spell it right
LOL, my dad was the original Milkman. He lived to 92 years old and was a great father. Very hard-working man. Trying to mix it up a bit to keep things interesting.
Owner of subdivision has local workers who uses weed whackers to keep brush in his farmland down. The lots themselves are the responsibility of the landowner. Go back and watch our earlier videos on land clearing. It will show you how they do it here. Thanks for watching.
Very laid-back subdivision. No HOA fees, no security guard, not gated. It's very country living. Only rules are no farm animals, need to build a concrete home, no native style homes & fence not to exceed 6 feet in front of property with at least a 1 meter set back from property line.
Greg, thank you for overview of the property you are building on. The opening with Wilma sitting at the falls, was very inspiring. Thank you for listening to our suggestions, as I am only trying to have the best outcome for your dream home. I grew up closer to a dairy farm, than the actual farmer, as it was where my parents bought an old house, back in the late 50’s, with no running water, no toilet, no decent heating system, and very little in the way of even electric lights. My father instilled the work ethic that you share in your video. Over the years, my father would get plumbing, a better well, better electrical system, and many summer in my childhood with the taste of old plaster, from the walls we would tear down, and rebuild. The house was completely remodeled, even down to the uneven corners from a house built in 1809. We did all the work ourselves, with help from my uncles and his friends. He could not have afforded to pay for a construction crew. He did this work, along with many hours at his regular job, at the GP paper mill.
When you have hard working parents, its sets you up for a successful life yourself. Strong foundations as they say. A strong work ethic is key to success. Thanks for telling your story, great memories for you for sure. We like the suggestions and will consider them all.
Hi Greg and Wilma ,, you are such a great couple.. I watched your video everyday and wishing I am there now. I hope we can meet once we get there in Dumaguete in January 2023.. I am Fil-Canadian I'm a registered nurse here working in a very busy Acute Medicine ward.. I worked thru out the stress of the Pandemic.. planning to retire in 2 years in the Philippines at the age of 55. My husband is a white guy and have similarity with your background. He is a Dairy nutritionist., he formulates feed for dairy cows. He works with Cargill for 25 years and now works with a Canadian base company..I admire the farmers for their hard work and their passion with animals and crops. My husband loves the Philippines.. He is so proud of Filipino people.. When we tell some of our friends that we will retire in the Philippines they think we are foolish ...ohhh well that's another story..lol . More success to your channel.. keep the videos coming.
We have similar stories. I had some people say I was crazy to retire to the Philippines as well. To each there own. You guys both have stressful jobs, so will love the feeling of stress-free living once you settle in. Thanks for the kind words and look us up when you arrive in the Philippines. I'm glad you got through the pandemic as a front liner. I can only imagine how hard that was. Talk soon.
I agree with you on doing mostly what Wilma wants. When I had my home here in California built I only demanded my way in two places. I wanted a tub that allowed my entire body to be submerged at one time. No knees sticking up or cold shoulders. I also go final say on the garage. But we actually didn't have any real differences.
LOL, yes, I agree with you. Wilma and I have very similar taste. I want her to sit back years from now and say I designed this home. Thanks for watching.
@@buildingthephilippines What is the name of the coffee shop the expats meet up at? Hope to go in December, but I may have to wait as I am buying a lot of the good deals on the quality stocks that are depressed right now. I like to pay cash, so need to set trip funds aside. Have to us credit cards fo mant things but like to have cash in bank to pay them off. Had some tough years in past but never again. Investing to build my ability to have a nicer level of life style when I move. Dec is my put my feet in the water trip to see if I'm suited to live there. Love you info.
Ground Zero is that coffee shop. Many expats meet up there. Good plan to get your financial situation in order before moving. Good luck to you and look us up when you arrive. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the grand tour of your subdivision.
Your welcome, it will be very nice after all homes are built. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your update videos!
Enabling Closed Captioning, on all your videos, would be even more appreciated.
Hello, I enabled CC. However, I'm new at this, so it appears I need to request for each video. I just requested CC for the last video I uploaded. It gave me a message that it may take a few hours to complete. I will check tonight if it worked or not. Thanks for catching that.
Good video!
Thanks Steven.
Awesome horizonview
The view really is amazing. Thanks for watching.
Wilma, I enjoyed your interview with Leah the other day
Wilma says thank you. Leah is a very nice person. They both have similar stories.
@@buildingthephilippines A question, if I may: do you see westernization in Wilma as compared to Leah?
Yes of course, Leah has been in the Philippines all her life. Wilma is older and traveled all across the US and many other countries throughout her 20 plus years with me. They have similar stories growing up in the Philippines (poor, rural, hard life), but 28 years in the US would change anyone. I always say she is a female me, as she is very tough/strong willed/handles herself well. Leah is a very nice person very sweet. Very easy to talk to and Wilma likes her a lot (me too).
How many sq feet is your home? How does the humidity effect your home bugs and dry rot?
1600 square feet. Most of house is concrete and tile. Only cabinets, inside doors and closet is wood. Humidity at our elevation over 2000 feet is really not an issue. Time will tell.
the video blogs you are doing will be priceless mementos for the generations to come who will be living in your house, relatives or non-relatives. it will be a good part of history. may i know the length of your lot from the back to the front.
Thank you for that comment. Especially for my children and grandchildren. Hopefully they get a chance to enjoy. Lot is 45 meters long.
Coffee yes! I am looking for the location on Google Earth , have not found it yet
Yes, they are going to start a specialty coffee farm/shop here in Negros Oriental. They are getting the coffee plants from South America and will grow them here. Can't wait for that! Thanks for commenting.
Its always good to do something different, there is another THE MILKMAN, he is on TH-cam, his channel is C'mon Homestead and C'mon keep it real, i think he is from Arkansas, hope i have spell it right
LOL, my dad was the original Milkman. He lived to 92 years old and was a great father. Very hard-working man. Trying to mix it up a bit to keep things interesting.
Great tribute to Dad ❤️
or old goat.
Your going to need a tractor to keep that brush down
Owner of subdivision has local workers who uses weed whackers to keep brush in his farmland down. The lots themselves are the responsibility of the landowner. Go back and watch our earlier videos on land clearing. It will show you how they do it here. Thanks for watching.
Do you have a hoa! And what are the rules!
Very laid-back subdivision. No HOA fees, no security guard, not gated. It's very country living. Only rules are no farm animals, need to build a concrete home, no native style homes & fence not to exceed 6 feet in front of property with at least a 1 meter set back from property line.
What do these lots sell for in USD per hectare ?
The entire subdivision is 2 hectares. Owner bought several years ago, and I have no idea what he paid for it. I did not ask.