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Lotus Eater

Lotus Eater

ViP

English looking for information about Philippines

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1911

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About me

English

Lives in Bath

Speaks English, some French

Registration: 26 June 2012

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Lotus Eater replied to a thread
9 hours ago
bigpearl

Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl

I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...

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@BrojeslovMany people assumed the Chinese would be the last to bite the bullet on air pollution yet  they've been amongst the first, with many big cities now limiting the access ICE vehicles have to central business districts (no such controls ... Read More

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Yesterday
bigpearl

Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl

I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...

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@Brojeslovthink clean air, clean water, healthy food, public transport, walking paths, bike lanes etc. The end result should be the sameThis is the Philippine Forum. I think of the capital and am trying to relate the above aspirations, commendable ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
2 days ago
PalawOne

Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne

Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...

Lotus Eater

Par for the course. That took place in the Muslim Bangsamoro so called autonomous region of Mindanao. Intra political rivalries always taking pot shots at each other. Akin to Chicago in the 20’s . Instead of Tommy guns they use rocket ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
2 days ago
bigpearl

Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl

I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...

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I remember the first energy saving bulbs in the UK. A lot wouldn't use them because they flashed. Now LEDs are a thing, you get better light for far less money. However, that doesn't apply to cars yet, but it very probably will a few years down the ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
2 days ago
PalawOne

Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne

Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...

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@mati_steveMany people in Mindanao not only think they should form their own independent country but are more than capable of doing soMindanao is a net beneficiary of fiscal transfers from Manila. It’s best known export the hubristic Mr ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
3 days ago
PalawOne

China and Philippines by PalawOne

This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...

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@FredFred said . . . . Back to off topic - I just worked the Philippines on 40I work Jakarta on 103.8 FM Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
3 days ago
PalawOne

China and Philippines by PalawOne

This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...

Lotus Eater

Battery replacement must be considered in the actual cost of an EV. At todays prices:Compact EV 6-10K USDMainstream SUV 9-16K USDLuxury 14-23K USDFord F-150 17-30KWhen battery replacement is required the EV has no value, off to the scrap yard. - ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
5 days ago
PalawOne

China and Philippines by PalawOne

This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...

Lotus Eater

Lotus Eater said . . . .I seem to remember Mr T took delivery of an electric vehicle from his ex buddy Elon before they fell out. **** Elon is quite the visionary, he sent a Big Beautiful 2010 EV Roadster into space. It has ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
5 days ago
PalawOne

China and Philippines by PalawOne

This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...

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@Cherryann01Flying down to Ubud tomorrow CA ;) Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
5 days ago
PalawOne

China and Philippines by PalawOne

This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...

Lotus Eater

I seem to remember Mr T took delivery of an electric vehicle from his ex buddy Elon before they fell out.I drive a gas powered (Sorry CA , petrol) car in the UK . I'm fortunate to have a garage integrated in my house even though Georgian Bath was ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
5 days ago
TGrizzle

I dont know what im doing but I want to leave by TGrizzle

im a 19 year old male in canada and I just want to go see the world, currently looking into working in Bali but i cant find any jobs that wouldnt take schooling for.. is there not somewhere I can apply for hotel or resort jobs? something touristy ...

Lotus Eater

@Lotus Eater currently working as an apprentice in a mechanic shop, I dont love it but i could have that in a few years. - @TGrizzleThere are broadly two types of career paths: Manual (skilled & unskilled) & cerebral . To your credit you ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
last week
TGrizzle

I dont know what im doing but I want to leave by TGrizzle

im a 19 year old male in canada and I just want to go see the world, currently looking into working in Bali but i cant find any jobs that wouldnt take schooling for.. is there not somewhere I can apply for hotel or resort jobs? something touristy ...

Lotus Eater

I flew into Jakarta on Wednesday evening and will be flying down to Bali on Monday. I will be staying in Ubud for 10 days during which time I will be taking an Indonesian language course. I have visited Ubud once before a few years back and loved ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
last week
Enzyte Bob

Renewal of 13A by Enzyte Bob

Sometime ago I ask if anyone used an agency for renewal of the 13A, the reason is because I had a major obstacle which I did not disclose on this forum when I asked for help.As you know the 13A grants you permanent status if married to a Filipino. ...

Lotus Eater

That is indeed sad news for you Spence. Not an easy time and having to deal with Filipino bureaucracy as well. My thoughts are with you Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
last week
TGrizzle

I dont know what im doing but I want to leave by TGrizzle

im a 19 year old male in canada and I just want to go see the world, currently looking into working in Bali but i cant find any jobs that wouldnt take schooling for.. is there not somewhere I can apply for hotel or resort jobs? something touristy ...

Lotus Eater

I can zeeypur point, but .any jobs that you can do legally in Indonesia here require a degree - @Fred Most vocational trades as exampled above do not require a degree in Indonesia unless you are talking about specialist skills for high grade ... Read More

Lotus Eater replied to a thread
last week
TGrizzle

I dont know what im doing but I want to leave by TGrizzle

im a 19 year old male in canada and I just want to go see the world, currently looking into working in Bali but i cant find any jobs that wouldnt take schooling for.. is there not somewhere I can apply for hotel or resort jobs? something touristy ...

Lotus Eater

@Fred I wouldn't be opposed only I was really put off of school by both of my older siblings getting their degrees, not being able to find work in either of their fields and they are just in debt. But I guess there are jobs in other countries. - ... Read More