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Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 04:34:20 -0000

It's not working for me, I'm not getting any extra options ;( Most of the time I can't reply to SMS. Using an Oppo 7a.

Re: HootSuite Workaround: See (and Respond to) Retweets You May be Missing

Rusty Ferguson — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:02:05 -0000

Thank you for this. I was in the process of bugging someone else when I decided too Google. ;) I've actually been fretting with this for at least a year but I don't use Twitter too much. Again, thanks.

Re: Betsy Transatlantically: Commenting on Cultural Differences

Rusty Ferguson — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:45:13 -0000

What a nasty and stupid woman.

Re: Rent or Buy Abroad: What Do You Do? ~ In Search of a Life Less Ordinary

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:00:00 -0000

I have lived in the Philippines since 2008. You must be a citizen to buy land in the Philippines. You can buy a condo which I hope to do someday. You can also get a long term lease and build. Leases can be broken though, so I consider that risky. Quite a few expats buy land in their wife's name. That's pretty risky to and I suggest they consider that a gift because it is hers. :)

I rent for now but a condo, I hope, is in my future.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:45:31 -0000

I hope we do get to meet, that would be nice. I have become a home body lately. Not really buy choice.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:08:41 -0000

Hi Carol, I spent about six months in Atlanta and that brought out another side of me. A guy that had never been to a bar at age 25 became the party king. LOL :) They don't call it Hotlanta for nothing. So I learned from that experience as well. Wonderful time for me.

Yeah, I had that superior thing going on for a while. Luckily I had sense enough to realize just how wrong I was and grow. There are other ways of being rich. That's good because when it comes to money, I probably wont ever get there but so far it hasn't stopped me from trying. :) I'd love to visit Ecudaor and Brazil. I better get back to getting rich or a lot close to it. :)

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:04:47 -0000

Thanks for the kinds words and you're welcome.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:03:48 -0000

Your welcome and thank you.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:03:22 -0000

Hi Steve, that's an interesting question and one I've not thought about. But I have some thoughts. Respect is the key to Filipino culture. Everything else seems to revolve around that.

I know a Filipina that I believe suffers from rather severe panic disorder. In fact, I see more panic disorder among Filipina though most don't have any idea that is what is going on.

This girl has "spells" and passes out. I've had other Filipina complain about her to me. She sometimes misses the social expectations. One must acknowledge others and before they leave they must do the same. It can be just a look and a widening of the eyes. Failure to do so is disrespectful and others have commented when she failed to do it. I realize the girl is in a panic and that's why she is leaving. She is no longer thinking clearly. But this introversion is causing her to make social mistakes in the area of respect.

As long as that doesn't happen I don't believe being shy is a problem at all. Filipina are often very shy, some say timid. I also think they tend to like the confidence that American men display. Even a shy guy like me is seen as confident so that's a plus for me.

Its crucial that Filipinos be able to show the respect expected of them, if they are able to do that, I don't think shyness matters at all. Things like age in relationships don't matter, skin color doesn't matter. Respect though, if you don't show that, you're done. :)

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:54:09 -0000

Anyone that would write that Filipinos don't love their country doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. Look at them right now, standing up to one of the world powers, China. China could wipe the Philippines off the face of the earth. Filipinos know this but their pride in their country is strong so they fight back.

I really don't see Filipinos as compliant at all. That was one of the things a frequent VISITOR to the Philippines told me early on. I can see why some think that. I don't think that. I think they are a mostly peaceful people but if you push them far enough, they will respond and usually in a way that will end the dispute in a final way.

Filipino lazy? Yeah I hear that. Those people are walking around with blinders on. The economy can cause people to give up but that doesn't make them lazy. I see some very hard work going on here for very little money.

I've even heard Filipino are rude. Where are these people going? Oh usually its Angeles City. Men go there and decide that's what the whole country is like. What do they expect? They come to the Philippines looking only for darker side, find it and decide the rest of the country is like this. Hey I'd like to visit there but that ain't the Philippines. Neither is Manila, much of what happens in Manilla gets attributed to the rest of the country. That's only 10 percent of the people,

There is a lot of misinformation about the Philippines, its a wonderful country and Filipinos should be nothing but proud. Don't listen to those complaining Americans!

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:41:47 -0000

Hi Thea, prejudice breaks my heart. The hatred between differing religions and race is so freaking stupid. Yet the source of most of the conflict in the world. Each side pointing the finger at the other. Michael Jackson got it right. It starts with the "man" in the mirror. That doesn't change because one has been wronged by the other side.

I know a little more about Christianity than other religions and revenge is not the way of Christ. Oh well, I'll end up preaching here and becoming controlling if I keep on. haha :) Seems I can't reach the people that hate, so there is nothing I can do about it. :)

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:35:00 -0000

Hi Joseph, yes, I use to be a little speed demon. Then once I realized that by driving ten miles an hour faster I was cutting a tiny fraction off my total time. And probably greatly increasing the odds that I actually get there. :)

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:33:29 -0000

Hi Suzanne, by nature I'm a control freak. :) I hate it when something goes wrong when I could have prevented it. I've been working on letting go of my controlling nature for years. Watching Filipinos who have several sayings about living in the moment has helped. Even Christ told us not to worry about tomorrow as today has enough troubles of its own. Something like that.

Most of us do spin our wheels trying to fix things we cannot fix. "For Whom The Bell Toll's" is a lesson in that concept for me many years ago. But one has to read between the lines to grasp it. Attempting to control that which we cannot control is a recipe for frustration and anxiety.

Filipinos usually concentrate their life on their family. By observing that I gained insight into what really matters and if it doesn't really matter why the heck worry about it. :) I fail though when it comes the power outages here. They drive me bonkers and I can't do much about them. I finally bought some battery powered fans, that's about all I can do about them. That and plan a trip to the beech when I know they are coming.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:27:22 -0000

Judging others is probably my pet peeve. I'm a bit of hypocrite though as I judge those that judge. haha It really is one of the things I don't like about the Philippines. I think it comes from the collective culture found in Asia but people are a bit judgmental here. I'm from the southern USA and I have a bit more rebel in me than most. So I'll quickly give them something to talk about. haha

No place is perfect and I do find that Filipinos are generally forgiving of foreigners for not following their ways. I have learned much here but having an open mind and being able to adapt is crucial. Looking at things objectively is also important. That is one of my stronger points but I may carry it to far.

If we could all learn to accept the ways of others, I think most of our wars would cease. It will happen someday but I fear much more misery is in store for us first.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:21:46 -0000

Hey Maverick, when foreigners come to the Philippines and look down on it, it riles me up. Now you're Filipino so you don't cause those feelings. Things could be improved BUT I quickly learned that these poor people are far more wealthy in many ways. I sure wish I had the strong family bonds the Filipino do. They often can't understand why I can leave my family because that is so important to them. The same is just not true in most American families.

I do think there is too much wealth concentrated in the hands of two few and eventually that is going to lead to MAJOR problems. I don't think there is anything to look down on. I did too until I understood what the Philippines has going for it. The Philippines is my home now and I love the place.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:18:02 -0000

Hi Ani, one sure learns a lot by living in another country. I learned just how rich the USA is after only a few days.

Re: The Unexpected Ways You Can Grow as a Person

Rusty Ferguson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:45:24 -0000

Hi folks, Rusty here. If you have any questions I'll be happy to try to answer them. I know more about the Philippines than I do personal development but I'll take a shot at just about anything. :)

Re: Affiliates Get A Win: Amazon Will Collect Sales Tax In Indiana

Rusty Ferguson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:51:32 -0000

I hate to see this myself but the states really have no choice. One has to wonder what will eventually happen to large malls. Will we always need them. I live in a no sales tax state. :)

Re: Review: Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch

Rusty Ferguson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:11:48 -0000

One of these days, we will be walking computers. We'll have in our GPS how far the the holes are, the golf courses will be all mapped out in our on board computers for us. haha. That watch looks good too!

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:19:42 -0000

Kevin thanks! I don't know where that is but if I can get there, I'll surely take you up on the offer. Right now, I'm in save mode and not doing a lot of exploring.

I live near San Remigio Beach Club and they have diving classes, starting in the pool. Hopefully I will have at least started that. When are you coming?

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:16:06 -0000

Aldel, if you're a foreigner, you probably know the folks in power might throw you out of the country if someone does get you started. something really hard for American's is checking that rebellious attitude and freedom of speech at the exit door of the USA. :)

Most of what one thinks of the Philippines or any other place on earth is the way one chooses to feel about it. Its all about attitude. :)

Hopefully things will continue to be good for me. This woman of mine though, she makes it mighty easy to put up with any discomforts.

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:12:21 -0000

Allen, I want to go back to the states for four to six weeks and part of it is I want to see what I miss! I need to ship some things back over here, would be easier if I was there to get it done. I looked at flights the other day. Flights to Ca. are around $550 right now at the lower end of the price range and that was round trip! I paid three times that, one way! Then I could take South West Air to my final destination for about another $300. Since I can go to Thailand for about $400, including hotels, its more likely that I will do that this time. I should be in much better financial shape at the end of my second 16 months. I could get back to the states if I had too, I just don't have too. I may go to Thailand and stay in the freaking air port for two nights. naw that sounds awful hard on my old broken down body. Hey do they have Pizza Hut in Bangkok? LOL I bet Hong Kong does. Hotels seem to be higher prices there.

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:03:44 -0000

Reden they do have resident visa but I don't meet the requirements which is primarily getting married. Right now I have a strong fear of that due to two disasters. My agent told me that I can get one by working here. Does that mean I can get a business license and that would be my work? i think there are minimum capital or employees hired requirements. Probably a marriage in my future, don't know when. Have the perfect girl but I just have this way of turning them into monsters. Oh I blame me, but whatever the blame it doesn't matter, the end is always nasty. :)

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:59:42 -0000

Richard and Steven (strange you both posted the same thing LOL) I saw they have good diving there, Ado Island? Northern Cebu has some of the best any where in the world too. People come from all over to see the Thresher shark. I've only seen them on TV and now I understand why they do it. There is a place near here that is called a cleaning station. Fish actually come to it to get cleaned by other fish and they don't eat the prey fish they normally would in the area. There are some rays and lot so sea snake, deadly if your dumb enough to force one to bite you. Just leave it alone and it wont bite. Very shy.

Blood pressure not an issue? Mine is very controlled though. Glad to hear that it probably will not be a problem.

Bogo city plans to develop a diving area too, when it gets its city classification back. It may be on hold for now.

Re: A Year In The Philippines

Rusty Ferguson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:53:12 -0000

James, thanks! There are places in Mindanao I'd love to visit. Some i wouldn't visit and some I would. There's some beautiful places around Zamboanga, not going there, well unless I have too and I might have too. Filipino tell me its too risky to take the slow boat to Malaysia there and I'd love to do that.