a very fine vid james and how true story about needing to stay busy even when ur older in life and yes the real story of burial in the philippines , great story of ur family past and present
James, glad to see the content of this video. My Pinay is from Lahug Cebu. It's where the IT Park is in Cebu City. I have tried to learn as much as I can about her culture. I myself find it very interesting. I met her here in Iowa and she'd tell me a lot and i thought she was pulling my leg. I was surprised when we came and visited. One has to be amazed at how family oriented they are. How happy and friendly. You don't find that here in the US. Anyway, love your videos and keep them up. Great content. You take good care of Miss Mel as she will for you.
I stayed in Lahug for a month when my wife and I got married, because she worked at a bank there and I could walk to have lunch with her on days she worked. Nice neighborhood. There's a little tablea chocolate cafe there in JY Mall, good sikwate and champorado.
I think a lot of people, mostly older, either living or planing to live in the Philippines will also die in the Philippines. That’s not a bad thing. Out bones or ashes are going to land some place no matter what. We should all plan for life and know life ends somewhere sometime. But take up that portion of the burden from your loved ones left behind. Plan what you want done and provide for that occasion when it comes. No worries to your wife or GF it was handled by you and paid for by you. Have ready paperwork done including notification of family back in your country of origin. Financial plan with insurance and possible savings distribution. Lock it down and tight so there’s no argument. Foreigners can’t own property including a grave plot, so what’s your plan? Think of these things and personally I hope the Philippines will allow for cemetery plots to be sold permanently to foreigners. Me cremation is fine and scatter my ashes at sea 🌊 but I would need to have that arranged ahead of time. Heck mix me into concrete and cast a block for that matter and toss it overboard 😊I truly wouldn’t care at that point as long as family has nothing to worry about. Want to remember me on all saints day, just go to the beach 🏝 I will be with you in spirit, and you get a day at the beach. I like that idea. My condolences to family and friends there. Loss is difficult as anyone who had a loved one pass on. God bless to them and Rest In Peace to your friend.
I appreciate this video. I lost my mom Oct 20, 2023.. Hearing and seeing this gives some comfort that there are others who understand and respect how we pay respects to our loved ones.
For me i think communication is the most important in a relationship .how you have your differences and how you get over them..my dad always said never go to bed fighting or in a bad mood ..
Very nice vlog. Been there done that. Lost my love last september. I know what u mean. Am lucky i still have my family in the Filippines. And here 2 grown up boys still live with me. Am lucky as you are.
I have been to both my wife's parents funerals and I loved them both, the cultural process they do is far better than the west (wrap and pack mode). We head back to the Philippines in May for the June Death anniversary of both parents and enjoy the family celebration of there lives with much joy.
enjoyed your videos the cultures and traditions certainly require a lot of respect and understanding in order to establish a strong foundation moving forward together trust respect loyalty honest will definitely go a long way in all relationships .enjoying your vlogs thanks .
Sorry about the passing of your neighbor. May his family have peace. As for dealing with disagreements with your spouse, I ditto you and your wife's method of resolution. Me and my Filipina do exactly the same. We just give each other space and time. Seems to work for us. I stopped getting too upset about it a long time ago. Arguing never works. We see some things differently and have cultural differences. Yet, we're still together! I told her she's stuck with me no matter what. Thanks Pete for sharing. 😊 Erny in Florida
Life is diverse. Many may not get the opportunity to experience it like some do. What enlightenment. To be blessed enough to have known (and know) people that you otherwise might not if you weren’t placed on your current path in life and make the choices you have. One’s life is based on choices they make and how they react to situations that come along. It’s what one makes it to be. If we didnt have times to celebrate and times to mourn it wouldn’t be worth the journey. Y’all take care. We are glad y’all started this channel. God bless!
James, I have been with my mahal for 7 years now. I am so thankful for your vlogs, learning about her culture is extremely important for me. Thank you for the insight into how they deal with the loss of a loved one. Your birthday is 9 days after mine!
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Harpon! Thanks for sharing James & Me! For all my years, I’ve always thought the games/gambling was primarily to keep the “night watchers” occupied and entertained, it never dawned on me that it would to raise funds for the burial.
Sorry for commenting so much James, but everything you said touched base with me and my family life, life is fantastic married to my wife, kids and everything, would not change it ever, 27 years of marriage and we still have the best relationship ever ❤🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
I lost my next door neighbor/best friend a week before I was supposed to return to the States, last month 😢 He was only 62. I’ve been learning about Filipino culture, and the way they handle deaths, from my Wife. My late Wife (Filipina) had also taught me things, but we always lived in the States, and never came to the Philippines 🤔🇵🇭🌴 Hey James, take good care of my Kuya Mike and Janet, while they’re there. ❤️ I told Janet to tell you ‘HI’, this morning, when you walked past, during her livestream. Looking forward to getting to southern Panay Island, later this year!
Respect as you said James is what it’s all about, I and my family celebrate my passed family every year, remember the good times and sometimes bad that we had together, I know how much family means to me, as I am sure we are on the same page ❤🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
Thanks all you covered. You hit the nail on the head. My Dad and Grandfather were my hero’s who also taught me about my work ethics but were total one sided in their views with no in between Your thoughts about life and death and those of us Xpats who have married Filipinas are so right on. My father in law, who was cremated 4 years ago gets coffee and pandisal every morning. I like you not only respect my wife but her culture as well. She is my partner not my trophy. God Bless
Good job. I put money into 2 different coffins back in the 80’s when I was at Cubi Point in Subic Bay. The first was around 35ish, the second was around 15. You dun good. You told it like it is and has been there probably for a long time. My mother is actually still alive. I spend as much time with her as I can. Once she is gone I’ll be heading to the Philippines myself with my wife of 34 years
Yes, all people are going to go sooner or later... Readying things for that eventuality is another mission to get done by all of us... It is expensive too... Two of my sisters passed last year, and the cost was over $10k for each... In The Philippines, I like the traditions they have...Much more respectful... In the USA too often it's not that way (although there are some that still respect those who have passed)... You've helped out that family needing a top off to get the final burial done, that's the definition of a good community member and person IMO... Death and what comes after is never a pleasant thing, whatever we can do to make it easier on everyone left behind is something to take care of now... Life is shorter than you think, unfortunately... Condolences to the family of that neighbor... 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍
My father-in-law , god bless him , was the same, once he stopped working he went downhill quickly, Jose was 80 years old, fortunately we as a family had the money to pay and buy a burial site which is still owned by our family, we had him buried within a couple days, I understand that it is a difficult time for families that have financial difficulties , Harpone, RIP ❤😢🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
Last year I experienced that same thing . My Asawa ko 's older sister passed so they had a wake for her and then a Church service . During and after the se4vice it rained and thundered so hard the town flooded . Condolances to your friends family and you James
RIP Mr Harpon. As for my desire… take care of her and she take care of me. I was just thinking about this last week, Mae talks straight English in private but the second anyone is in ear shot, her English becomes broken English, and I understand why, heck I’ve been trying to learn Bisaya and still don’t understand one word, so kudos on her. Let the race begin! Great episode, we just lost a friend’s mother and it went similar to your description.
James, thaank you so much. I have discivered your channel through Mike and Janet from Dimaguete, who visited you these days. You are all great people, Goodness radiates even through the internet. Me, : soon to be married with my Filipina fiancee, for life for family , for her and our own kids. Just love and simple life 🎉❤
gotta keep it real sometimes ..when our number comes up ,it comes up ..many people in the philippines dont want to talk or plan funerals but that has been changing too as they have st peters funeral services that take care of everything and we have prepaid for my in-laws and it really was a load off our minds not being in a rush dealing with the money side of things.. when my wife and i move there it will be the first thing we do ..condolences to you and your family and Mr. Macmac
Sorry about your neighbors passing. I think it’s kind of cool on how the Filipino celebrate things. I didn’t know a lot of that. I know last night my Filipino was upset with me because her father died of a heart attack when she was very young and I have been building up stores and businesses within the whole family, the Filipino family that is to make them strong independent and so sufficient so when I want to retire and or one, my Filipino comes here to United States to stay with me, we don’t have to worry about them, but she was mainly upset because I also explained to her with the land purchases And apartment building purchases and all the stores I don’t have to worry about her if I passed in my sleep someday she worries because I’m still in the United States and I do I work seven days a week. I don’t take time off, but I don’t work as many hours as I used to, so I don’t burn myself out. But I’m like you I’m very open and very honest about how life really works and when I do build my retirement home in the Philippines, I will definitely embrace their lifestyle because I want to leave this lifestyle of the United States and the drama of most people over here Behind I try to live drama free every day. It doesn’t always happen but that’s my. I’ll look on life. Don’t get me wrong. I’m very capable of handling any situation at any time and any place but I definitely prefer I didn’t have to elevate things to that point. Am I Filipino, I always ask her her opinion on things because I honestly want her opinion but she also knows don’t be upset if I don’t take her advice I always wait the pros and cons of every move. I make sometimes people definitely have a better idea so that’s why I always ask. You just never know.
Good talk James. I process relationships with people pretty fast. I'm there or I'm long gone. I recognise good people for long term acquaintance / relation to. Have have family members I have exiled because they do sh*tty things to family. I can't tolerate 2 faced, being fake or doing distrustful evil things like its ok. ( yeah example inc... )One of my sisters stole an inheritance from our uncle. She lived with him a short while and did a few things for him as his health declined. Once he passed she cleaned out his account and life savings and sold his house and destroyed his Will in his safe.
Wow ho brother dang it Po you are indeed a full service channel from the womb to the tomb . From the here after to advice to the love ones lmao 🤣. Man you have to find humor & laff at the things life throws at us if not you be busy crying all the time . As a famous Arthur here in America once wrote laughter is good medicine . My condolences to your neighbors family may he rest in peace 🙏. And your 100% trutful with how it gos over there at the passing I've experienced myself . Yes you know the Bible talks about marriage I believe it says something about the man & woman being evenly yoked as a country boy you know what that means .And this is what I'd be looking for if I was to ever decide to marry again . Someone you could relate to & have intelligent conversations I've tried to deal with the lady's there in thier 20s it's like baby sitting lol to me lmao 🤣. So I've moved my age upwards a good bit lol 😆. Take care my friend see ya on the next one Peace out .
Thanks again for sharing. Yes the culture is very different. Perhaps you can do a video of your local cemetery come all saints. I am sure the families, remembering their loved ones, would be happy to share about their deceased relatives. Across the road from us, is a large cemetery ( where the wife bought a plot, big enough for 4 graves ( side by side) many years ago! Is now worth half a million pesos( we live in a small town in a rural part of Pangasinan!). So we get many funeral processions every week. Very noisy, sirens going, flashing lights, singer and keyboard mounted in back of a pick up, monster sound system. But in its own way respectfull!! Had my brother in law's wake at our place, after he had a few days at his home( 7 Kms away). Two weeks only, he was out on our front terrace, surrounded by flowers, lights ect. Many visitors ( he was a local guy( born and brought up). And, yes we had half the road, shut off, for a large canopy, covering the tables and chairs for the eating,drinking and all night card playing! Being an early riser( 3 to 4 am). I was out there helping to clear all the garbage, every morning and happy to do it,!!! Condolences to all, especially muk muk. Roger
Thats a real life topic. You are correct that it needs to be had. No matter where we may live, death will happen. My wife's family always refused to talk about arrangements for her grand mother's death. So when we moved here, I made them all sit down with my wife and discuss what they will do since she is Muslim. How much money they are saving each month for preparations and where they will have the body laid to rest. It was a tearful but productive conversation. My wife is the youngest sibling, but she was basically the one in charge of telling them what was expected of each household. I too will cover where they are short, but did not allow her to tell them that (just so they would actually do their part). My plan for me is to be cremated just as I had my mom cremated. No sense in taking up space for the living... And it's cheaper... lol
James, how’s your diet going? You look so good and healthy. What’s your total loss so far? I’m contemplating trying carnivore just to see if it’s a fit for me.👍
I once asked my wife, "why me?" Her answer was - we click. And with that, we were off to the races. I think I'm the luckiest guy in the world right now
A serious subject James, but your acquaintance's death shows your immersion in your community. While not a close friend, death is something that touches us all and the homage you paid the man will last forever on the Internet! You are a wonderful human being and I wish both you and Mel a long life and happiness!!!
I had a neighbor a few doors down that passed away a few years after his girlfriend died. He was retired and I only met him a few times. He stayed to himself. Well he had passed several weeks before he was discovered. Sad that in America many folks end up alone and lonely for many reasons but what ever the reason alone is alone. We all need to keep in touch with our friends and family. We are social animals. Don’t let yourself isolate.
This is just a short comment I've just lost a dear friend very young 51 last Saturday. Live each day like it might be your last one we never know it might just be . People all over the planet pass away every second & who knows the next second could be yours . Ps James I heard you say the west has got a little tilted on the monster thing by Hollywood. Man ive never heard of so many monsters or demons being in trees or coming up from sand on beaches & witch's etc like there in the philliphins just saying talking about tilted lol 😆.
You need to remind us to like at the end of every video like this one because im a short-term memory victim. It barely exists. I rarely hit like simply because i forget to, but i hit it this time.
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My prayers go out to his family, I wrote this when my husband passed >From
Birth till death
You always keep it real, James, no matter what the content. Thats why I always tune in and just wish the best for you and Melinda.
a very fine vid james and how true story about needing to stay busy even when ur older in life and yes the real story of burial in the philippines , great story of ur family past and present
Condolences to the family of your friend and to your family James and Mel on your friend
that passed..RIP
James, glad to see the content of this video. My Pinay is from Lahug Cebu. It's where the IT Park is in Cebu City. I have tried to learn as much as I can about her culture. I myself find it very interesting. I met her here in Iowa and she'd tell me a lot and i thought she was pulling my leg. I was surprised when we came and visited. One has to be amazed at how family oriented they are. How happy and friendly. You don't find that here in the US. Anyway, love your videos and keep them up. Great content. You take good care of Miss Mel as she will for you.
I stayed in Lahug for a month when my wife and I got married, because she worked at a bank there and I could walk to have lunch with her on days she worked. Nice neighborhood. There's a little tablea chocolate cafe there in JY Mall, good sikwate and champorado.
I think a lot of people, mostly older, either living or planing to live in the Philippines will also die in the Philippines. That’s not a bad thing. Out bones or ashes are going to land some place no matter what.
We should all plan for life and know life ends somewhere sometime. But take up that portion of the burden from your loved ones left behind. Plan what you want done and provide for that occasion when it comes.
No worries to your wife or GF it was handled by you and paid for by you. Have ready paperwork done including notification of family back in your country of origin. Financial plan with insurance and possible savings distribution. Lock it down and tight so there’s no argument.
Foreigners can’t own property including a grave plot, so what’s your plan? Think of these things and personally I hope the Philippines will allow for cemetery plots to be sold permanently to foreigners.
Me cremation is fine and scatter my ashes at sea 🌊 but I would need to have that arranged ahead of time. Heck mix me into concrete and cast a block for that matter and toss it overboard 😊I truly wouldn’t care at that point as long as family has nothing to worry about. Want to remember me on all saints day, just go to the beach 🏝 I will be with you in spirit, and you get a day at the beach. I like that idea.
My condolences to family and friends there. Loss is difficult as anyone who had a loved one pass on. God bless to them and Rest In Peace to your friend.
I appreciate this video.
I lost my mom Oct 20, 2023..
Hearing and seeing this gives some comfort that there are others who understand and respect how we pay respects to our loved ones.
Interesting and formative discussion……. Thank you James 😊
Thank you for this information James. Good stuff
For me i think communication is the most important in a relationship
.how you have your differences and how you get over them..my dad always said never go to bed fighting or in a bad mood ..
Condolences to the family. I know it is hard but i experienced a funeral in the philippines but unfortunately it was my pinay wife funeral.
Very lovely video and great story of life and your lives, loved it. Take Care.
Very nice vlog. Been there done that. Lost my love last september. I know what u mean. Am lucky i still have my family in the Filippines. And here 2 grown up boys still live with me. Am lucky as you are.
I have been to both my wife's parents funerals and I loved them both, the cultural process they do is far better than the west (wrap and pack mode). We head back to the Philippines in May for the June Death anniversary of both parents and enjoy the family celebration of there lives with much joy.
enjoyed your videos the cultures and traditions certainly require a lot of respect and understanding in order to establish a strong foundation moving forward together trust respect loyalty honest will definitely go a long way in all relationships .enjoying your vlogs thanks .
Sorry about the passing of your neighbor. May his family have peace. As for dealing with disagreements with your spouse, I ditto you and your wife's method of resolution. Me and my Filipina do exactly the same. We just give each other space and time. Seems to work for us. I stopped getting too upset about it a long time ago. Arguing never works. We see some things differently and have cultural differences. Yet, we're still together! I told her she's stuck with me no matter what. Thanks Pete for sharing. 😊
Erny in Florida
Life is diverse. Many may not get the opportunity to experience it like some do. What enlightenment. To be blessed enough to have known (and know) people that you otherwise might not if you weren’t placed on your current path in life and make the choices you have. One’s life is based on choices they make and how they react to situations that come along. It’s what one makes it to be. If we didnt have times to celebrate and times to mourn it wouldn’t be worth the journey. Y’all take care. We are glad y’all started this channel. God bless!
James, I have been with my mahal for 7 years now. I am so thankful for your vlogs, learning about her culture is extremely important for me. Thank you for the insight into how they deal with the loss of a loved one. Your birthday is 9 days after mine!
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Harpon! Thanks for sharing James & Me! For all my years, I’ve always thought the games/gambling was primarily to keep the “night watchers” occupied and entertained, it never dawned on me that it would to raise funds for the burial.
In a way, this is how we all commune in remembering the life of our loved ones who passed.
Thank you, James, for explaining our culture regarding birthdays & death here in the Philippines...Our condolences to your friend's passing away...
Sorry for commenting so much James, but everything you said touched base with me and my family life, life is fantastic married to my wife, kids and everything, would not change it ever, 27 years of marriage and we still have the best relationship ever ❤🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
I lost my next door neighbor/best friend a week before I was supposed to return to the States, last month 😢
He was only 62.
I’ve been learning about Filipino culture, and the way they handle deaths, from my Wife.
My late Wife (Filipina) had also taught me things, but we always lived in the States, and never came to the Philippines 🤔🇵🇭🌴
Hey James, take good care of my Kuya Mike and Janet, while they’re there. ❤️ I told Janet to tell you ‘HI’, this morning, when you walked past, during her livestream. Looking forward to getting to southern Panay Island, later this year!
Yes Happy to have them here.
Respect as you said James is what it’s all about, I and my family celebrate my passed family every year, remember the good times and sometimes bad that we had together, I know how much family means to me, as I am sure we are on the same page ❤🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
The days are getting short until we’re back in the Philippines. Can’t wait to come see you guys.
Thanks all you covered. You hit the nail on the head. My Dad and Grandfather were my hero’s who also taught me about my work ethics but were total one sided in their views with no in between Your thoughts about life and death and those of us Xpats who have married Filipinas are so right on.
My father in law, who was cremated 4 years ago gets coffee and pandisal every morning. I like you not only respect my wife but her culture as well. She is my partner not my trophy.
God Bless
Good job. I put money into 2 different coffins back in the 80’s when I was at Cubi Point in Subic Bay. The first was around 35ish, the second was around 15. You dun good. You told it like it is and has been there probably for a long time. My mother is actually still alive. I spend as much time with her as I can. Once she is gone I’ll be heading to the Philippines myself with my wife of 34 years
Yes, all people are going to go sooner or later...
Readying things for that eventuality is another mission to get done by all of us...
It is expensive too...
Two of my sisters passed last year, and the cost was over $10k for each...
In The Philippines, I like the traditions they have...Much more respectful...
In the USA too often it's not that way (although there are some that still respect those who have passed)...
You've helped out that family needing a top off to get the final burial done, that's the definition of a good community member and person IMO...
Death and what comes after is never a pleasant thing, whatever we can do to make it easier on everyone left behind is something to take care of now...
Life is shorter than you think, unfortunately...
Condolences to the family of that neighbor...
🙏🙏🙏
👍😎👍
Amazing video about life with your Philipina the last minutes 23 to end. Well spoken.
james i enjoy it when you do a talk when you say it how it is real life no bull s**t
Sorry for your loss James, condolences to your nieghboring family. God Bless you all Sir.
That was a perfect explanation on what happens. Thank you
My father-in-law , god bless him , was the same, once he stopped working he went downhill quickly, Jose was 80 years old, fortunately we as a family had the money to pay and buy a burial site which is still owned by our family, we had him buried within a couple days, I understand that it is a difficult time for families that have financial difficulties , Harpone, RIP ❤😢🇵🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺
Last year I experienced that same thing . My Asawa ko 's older sister passed so they had a wake for her and then a Church service . During and after the se4vice it rained and thundered so hard the town flooded . Condolances to your friends family and you James
Great Video. I am learning a lot from your channel
RIP Mr Harpon.
As for my desire… take care of her and she take care of me.
I was just thinking about this last week, Mae talks straight English in private but the second anyone is in ear shot, her English becomes broken English, and I understand why, heck I’ve been trying to learn Bisaya and still don’t understand one word, so kudos on her.
Let the race begin!
Great episode, we just lost a friend’s mother and it went similar to your description.
James, thaank you so much.
I have discivered your channel through Mike and Janet from Dimaguete, who visited you these days.
You are all great people, Goodness radiates even through the internet.
Me, : soon to be married with my Filipina fiancee, for life for family , for her and our own kids. Just love and simple life 🎉❤
gotta keep it real sometimes ..when our number comes up ,it comes up ..many people in the philippines dont want to talk or plan funerals but that has been changing too as they have st peters funeral services that take care of everything and we have prepaid for my in-laws and it really was a load off our minds not being in a rush dealing with the money side of things..
when my wife and i move there it will be the first thing we do ..condolences to you and your family and Mr. Macmac
Sorry about your neighbors passing. I think it’s kind of cool on how the Filipino celebrate things. I didn’t know a lot of that. I know last night my Filipino was upset with me because her father died of a heart attack when she was very young and I have been building up stores and businesses within the whole family, the Filipino family that is to make them strong independent and so sufficient so when I want to retire and or one, my Filipino comes here to United States to stay with me, we don’t have to worry about them, but she was mainly upset because I also explained to her with the land purchases And apartment building purchases and all the stores I don’t have to worry about her if I passed in my sleep someday she worries because I’m still in the United States and I do I work seven days a week. I don’t take time off, but I don’t work as many hours as I used to, so I don’t burn myself out. But I’m like you I’m very open and very honest about how life really works and when I do build my retirement home in the Philippines, I will definitely embrace their lifestyle because I want to leave this lifestyle of the United States and the drama of most people over here Behind I try to live drama free every day. It doesn’t always happen but that’s my. I’ll look on life. Don’t get me wrong. I’m very capable of handling any situation at any time and any place but I definitely prefer I didn’t have to elevate things to that point. Am I Filipino, I always ask her her opinion on things because I honestly want her opinion but she also knows don’t be upset if I don’t take her advice I always wait the pros and cons of every move. I make sometimes people definitely have a better idea so that’s why I always ask. You just never know.
Great rant James. One reason i like you a lot.
Awesome video brother stay strong and God bless ❤❤❤❤
Great topic and Contant James
Good talk James. I process relationships with people pretty fast. I'm there or I'm long gone. I recognise good people for long term acquaintance / relation to. Have have family members I have exiled because they do sh*tty things to family. I can't tolerate 2 faced, being fake or doing distrustful evil things like its ok. ( yeah example inc... )One of my sisters stole an inheritance from our uncle. She lived with him a short while and did a few things for him as his health declined. Once he passed she cleaned out his account and life savings and sold his house and destroyed his Will in his safe.
Wow ho brother dang it Po you are indeed a full service channel from the womb to the tomb . From the here after to advice to the love ones lmao 🤣. Man you have to find humor & laff at the things life throws at us if not you be busy crying all the time .
As a famous Arthur here in America once wrote laughter is good medicine . My condolences to your neighbors family may he rest in peace 🙏. And your 100% trutful with how it gos over there at the passing I've experienced myself . Yes you know the Bible talks about marriage I believe it says something about the man & woman being evenly yoked as a country boy you know what that means .And this is what I'd be looking for if I was to ever decide to marry again . Someone you could relate to & have intelligent conversations I've tried to deal with the lady's there in thier 20s it's like baby sitting lol to me lmao 🤣. So I've moved my age upwards a good bit lol 😆. Take care my friend see ya on the next one Peace out .
I have a similar situation to you James that my first wife passed away on my grandmother's birthday of February 13th.
I can relate to what you are saying James having a bit of of hard time but willing to work it with my phillopinia
Thanks again for sharing. Yes the culture is very different.
Perhaps you can do a video of your local cemetery come all saints.
I am sure the families, remembering their loved ones, would be happy to share about their deceased relatives.
Across the road from us, is a large cemetery ( where the wife bought a plot, big enough for 4 graves ( side by side) many years ago! Is now worth half a million pesos( we live in a small town in a rural part of Pangasinan!).
So we get many funeral processions every week.
Very noisy, sirens going, flashing lights, singer and keyboard mounted in back of a pick up, monster sound system.
But in its own way respectfull!!
Had my brother in law's wake at our place, after he had a few days at his home( 7 Kms away).
Two weeks only, he was out on our front terrace, surrounded by flowers, lights ect. Many visitors ( he was a local guy( born and brought up).
And, yes we had half the road, shut off, for a large canopy, covering the tables and chairs for the eating,drinking and all night card playing!
Being an early riser( 3 to 4 am). I was out there helping to clear all the garbage, every morning and happy to do it,!!!
Condolences to all, especially muk muk.
Roger
Thats a real life topic. You are correct that it needs to be had. No matter where we may live, death will happen. My wife's family always refused to talk about arrangements for her grand mother's death. So when we moved here, I made them all sit down with my wife and discuss what they will do since she is Muslim. How much money they are saving each month for preparations and where they will have the body laid to rest. It was a tearful but productive conversation. My wife is the youngest sibling, but she was basically the one in charge of telling them what was expected of each household. I too will cover where they are short, but did not allow her to tell them that (just so they would actually do their part). My plan for me is to be cremated just as I had my mom cremated. No sense in taking up space for the living... And it's cheaper... lol
James, how’s your diet going? You look so good and healthy. What’s your total loss so far? I’m contemplating trying carnivore just to see if it’s a fit for me.👍
So true, my wife celebrates our anniversary date on the year we met
I once asked my wife, "why me?" Her answer was - we click.
And with that, we were off to the races. I think I'm the luckiest guy in the world right now
Looking forward to the boat races! Great video
Prayers for peace for all the family and friends.
Where do you want to be laid to rest when you pass?
A serious subject James, but your acquaintance's death shows your immersion in your community. While not a close friend, death is something that touches us all and the homage you paid the man will last forever on the Internet! You are a wonderful human being and I wish both you and Mel a long life and happiness!!!
Spot on James!
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I had a neighbor a few doors down that passed away a few years after his girlfriend died. He was retired and I only met him a few times. He stayed to himself. Well he had passed several weeks before he was discovered. Sad that in America many folks end up alone and lonely for many reasons but what ever the reason alone is alone. We all need to keep in touch with our friends and family. We are social animals. Don’t let yourself isolate.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thanks for sharing
Good words of wisdom😊
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March 22,23,24…anniversary..wifes birthday ..my Dad’s birthday
good morning mel & james
A Country Boy can survive ❤.
You just couldn’t let Jenny slip away. 😆😆
MHDSRIP..
Being a country boy, I'm surprised you didn't hang a pair of 115 HP Evinrudes off the back of your pontoon boat. 😉
U have to respect the phillipino culture and the way they celebrate lost love ones is the way it ahould be
This is just a short comment I've just lost a dear friend very young 51 last Saturday. Live each day like it might be your last one we never know it might just be . People all over the planet pass away every second & who knows the next second could be yours . Ps James I heard you say the west has got a little tilted on the monster thing by Hollywood. Man ive never heard of so many monsters or demons being in trees or coming up from sand on beaches & witch's etc like there in the philliphins just saying talking about tilted lol 😆.
Sorry to hear that
He was probably in a deep depression.
What about her parents 🤔
They are still alive.
@TexasFilipino thanks for that , good to know, love your videos, from Byron Bay Australia.
What is yours and Jenny’s anniversary 😂
I met Jenny 2 nights after I met Melinda. Jenny is fun! LOL
You need to remind us to like at the end of every video like this one because im a short-term memory victim. It barely exists. I rarely hit like simply because i forget to, but i hit it this time.