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jimcantrell65

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American expat in Vietnam

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American

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English

Registration: 09 April 2016

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
gobot

Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

@OceanBeach92107 yes sir I think you are correct. I hate to hear people having bad time in their marriages I would not trade my wife for anything even though there's so many things that irritate the hell out of me. I guess I had had such bad ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
gobot

Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

I didn't know i was marrying a my mother in viet form.b haha I don't know how I made it 50 years without her and her instructions@gobot  Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
gobot

Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

@Aidan in HCMC Haha I'm with you there too I've had mine for 6 years now. Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

I have lived with her in the United States for 3 years already and live with her for a year in Vietnam I think I'm pretty safe. Not to mention that now she makes a lot more money than I do and uses it to pay our household expenses take care of ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Things are great my friend. Life isn't always easy but my lovely bride rolls with it along with me we have been in the United States now for the last 3 years. She's the best thing ever happened to me she loves me unconditionally and I've ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you sir I have now been married to this lovely lady for 4 years. She is absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me. We are back in the United States now and have been for the last 3 years. Is my mother got sick and we had to come take ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago
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How is everyone? by jimcantrell65

I was an active member on here in 2016 in 2017 when I lived in Vietnam. I'm back in the States now my wife is now here with me she's doing nails like every other Vietnamese girl or any good living we have a good Vietnamese community here in ...

Yes dear I'm pretty heartbroken right now I guess we live long enough we all go through it Read More

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jimcantrell65 created a thread
4 years ago

How is everyone?

I was an active member on here in 2016 in 2017 when I lived in Vietnam. I'm back in the States now my wife is now here with me she's doing nails like every other Vietnamese girl or any good living we have a good Vietnamese community here in ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
4 years ago

How is everyone?

I was an active member on here in 2016 in 2017 when I lived in Vietnam. I'm back in the States now my wife is now here with me she's doing nails like every other Vietnamese girl or any good living we have a good Vietnamese community here in ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
5 years ago
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Americanish foods in Vietnam by jimcantrell65

I left Vietnam in 2017 come back to the States now my wife who is Vietnamese is here with me. I am told that there is a good Mexican food now in Saigon. I couldn't find anything like that when I was there. What other americanish foods are in ...

I like Italian food. Mexican food. And of course I'm from the southeastern United States I love pinto beans with ham I love meatloaf mashed potatoes corn and green beans. Great hot dogs and Brats. Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes gravy ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 created a thread
5 years ago

Americanish foods in Vietnam

I left Vietnam in 2017 come back to the States now my wife who is Vietnamese is here with me. I am told that there is a good Mexican food now in Saigon. I couldn't find anything like that when I was there. What other americanish foods are in ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
6 years ago
bta87

Vietnamese wife? by bta87

I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...

In 2016 I accepted a job in Vietnam to be close to the girl that I have struck up a relationship with on Facebook. She was a Catholic Vietnamese girl farmer's daughter and a school teacher of 17 years in the central Highlands. Never married and ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

i would be intrested in investing some ( ha ha) I don't have much. but would like to learn from you guys that know Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

come see med-7 garden district garden plaza 1 tan Phong ward or my home= mega village d-9 unit 42 or we can maeet for drinks and cocktails Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

enetertaining.....lets all meet for a beer? Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

Do miss some western things though, would like to find a charcoal grill like I love to use i USA... you know grill hamburger steaks, hotdohs and chicken.....miss baked potatoes, sour cream, how bout decent hambeurger buns if I find the other items ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

thats exactly the way i ive except i am still working..... i dont think there is a honey moon phase for me. because my life got so screwd up in america at one point.....this is just what i needed.... the people who want to talk to me in a few years ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

I left my great career in the states relocated to vietnam. and love every minute of it!!!!! But my expats friends say because I am still in the "honeymoon" phase....maybe so but I love it Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
khanh44

Vietnam stock exchange by khanh44

Anyone buy stocks on the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange? Trying to figure out which brokerage to go with and figuring out all the fees for buying and selling stocks. The brokerage I deal with in Canada charges 0.64%/stock and if I trade more stocks in ...

Coll I am sure you are right. the sales person in me wants to always see the positive. I have challenges working with my viet team mates sometimes....bc their mindset is different. But I love the sights, the smells, the scenery of Vietnam....and the ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
khanh44

Vietnam stock exchange by khanh44

Anyone buy stocks on the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange? Trying to figure out which brokerage to go with and figuring out all the fees for buying and selling stocks. The brokerage I deal with in Canada charges 0.64%/stock and if I trade more stocks in ...

you were a big inspiration Bazza..... maybe i've been luck or just hang with the right people but I've so far found all the bad stuff foreignors say about viets is not been the case with me. i havent been over charged.... they go out of ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
khanh44

Vietnam stock exchange by khanh44

Anyone buy stocks on the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange? Trying to figure out which brokerage to go with and figuring out all the fees for buying and selling stocks. The brokerage I deal with in Canada charges 0.64%/stock and if I trade more stocks in ...

yes sir I came "home" at fifty years old.....never been treated better in my life. Yes there is much different but thats ok....That's why I came, when you work and live with good people not much more you can ask for Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
khanh44

Vietnam stock exchange by khanh44

Anyone buy stocks on the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange? Trying to figure out which brokerage to go with and figuring out all the fees for buying and selling stocks. The brokerage I deal with in Canada charges 0.64%/stock and if I trade more stocks in ...

This will probably get removed as off topic, so I'll put some "topic" I won't invest in it either...ha ha Yogi and Bazra you may remember me the American....who wanted to come well I'm here....been here close to three months ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jb00266

Salary expectations by jb00266

My partner and I are looking to move to Ho Chi Minh. Does anyone know the job market in HCM in regards to advertising and marketing? Are they generally well paid jobs and what would the average salary be for say a business director? Many thanks

I was very fortunate. As I was hired as a sales Manager for a furniture manufacturer a t a very good wage....higher than most Vietnamese make. It was however less than half of what I am used to earning in the united states. So you have to adjust for ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
70 years old

Bà tâm or Old Ladies Security Network and allied issues by 70 years old

A few points 1) Viet Nam, while comparatively well run, is a Communist Dictatorship. 2) In my experience,almost all Vietnamese, even those who have spent years in reeducation camps are loyal to Viet Nam. This is especially true as their is a ...

My girlfriends family was on the side of the " south" her grandparents told her stories about American soldiers assisting them from moving from the north in 1954. Her dad spent two years in prison after the war. Reducation. The way she ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
70 years old

Bà tâm or Old Ladies Security Network and allied issues by 70 years old

A few points 1) Viet Nam, while comparatively well run, is a Communist Dictatorship. 2) In my experience,almost all Vietnamese, even those who have spent years in reeducation camps are loyal to Viet Nam. This is especially true as their is a ...

Very interesting 70 and insightful.....thank you for sharing Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Ty brother I hope it works out....I'm nervous no doubt Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Colinoscape, Please don't misunderstand me. I do appreciate your advise the guy that hired me also gave me similar scenario. But when else in my life will I get this opportunity? And it's something I dreamed about for years so I must pursue ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

No I mean I'm not a kid I'm 50 years old I know it's not going to be Rosy and I realize you know but at the same time I have to approach it positively the worst thing that can happen is I will fail Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Ty bazza A friend of mine.he is older than me he spent 20 years in SE Asia . He came home to retire I spoke to him on the phone 2 days ago and gave him the news. He said great Jim you'll enjoy it over there he said he'll I'm tired of ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Ty Matt , I've been warned it will be hard and I believe it. And thank you for being encouraging....I expect it to be challenging....but I embrace the challenge...I am fifty years old quite likely on the last decade of my career I want it to end ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

You may be right brother but what should I do? Get scared and forget it? Give up my dream? Cut my wrist maybe? Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Well that is what I love to do.. I love motivating and inspiring a sales force.....I love sales people and I love Vietnamese people so I think we will get on fine....and the ownership knows it will take some time...he said as much. Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Ty yes I was thinking bout that. You are correct about us health care. I am a veteran so I get my meds through va....blood sugar medicine is all really.....I thought I would bring a 90 day supply if I can't find them in vn I can order them ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Yes he also told me another problem. One that I have encountered my entire sales management career.he said he asked them to give him an accounting of there sales activity for the week he said they could only account for 16 -17 hrs of work out of 44! ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

The guy who Iam replacing....worked here a year and the went to work for another company I Vietnam. He was my first contact with the company and at first told me that he wanted someone already in Vietnam but he was looking for distributor in USA. I ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Yes last week of July....I gotta tell ya I'm nervous and excited at the same time....😃 Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jimcantrell65

Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Ty Matt can't wait to meet you bro! And I have plenty of patience and a sense of humor borderline crazy Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Matt, It's funny you mention that the Dutch partner in this company told me that the sales people who will be working for me for some reason will not tell you when there is a problem with a customer until it is too late he said he does not know ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

And Yogi to answer your question yes they are applying for my work permit and resident card I feel their sincere they need a sales manager the guy who has been doing it who is half owner in the company he needs to get back home to Holland he just ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Well in there a lot of disappointments in life this company is not fully Vietnamese owned the other owners are out of Holland he is the one who negotiated the deal with me he has been coming back and forth to Vietnam for the last 15 years but you ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Priscilla

Expand your social circle in Vietnam by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...

You guys have been great I'll probably do very little of bars but I do like to enjoy a cocktail or two....I'm getting less nervous and more excited 😃 Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Priscilla

Expand your social circle in Vietnam by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...

I would be interested in that also as I am both excited and nervous about my impending move. I hope to make some expat friends to ease the transition. But obviously I want to make Vietnamese friends also. I am hoping that my coworkers and employees ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Yes sir......I hope I have no major negatives 😃 and I'm going to try like hell not to invite any Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Allanmta

Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta

Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...

Allan, There is a line from the American movie Grumpy Old Men that I love: " the only Regrets We have in life are the risk that we did not take" I have a lifetime full of regrets I am 50 years old I to and following my dream to Southeast ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Kenjee

Insurance coverage in Vietnam by Kenjee

Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Vietnam: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...

I must find something too. I am 50 here in the us i am covered by VA but obviously that won't work in Vietnam Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not! by jimcantrell65

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ...

Thank you bazza makes sense everything you said and I have always enjoyed your posts and thanks for the positivity...do often I just hear the negatives....I'm hoping this to be the welcome life change I've been looking for 😃 Read More

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jimcantrell65 created a thread
10 years ago

Relocation to Vietnam - list of things to bring or not!

Hello friends, Alot of new developments since last time I posted. Amazing I have found suitable employment in Saigon. A good wage for Vietnam. I told them it would take me about six weeks to report. My question is this; if you were going to make a ... Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

I'm so jealous that you fine gentlemen are there and I'm here in Tennessee :( Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

Thank you bazza, 70s an edod I enjoy your post as an ignorant person who has not been there yet but is looking to build a life there with a special young lady another words I find them helpful Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

70 I'm so happy you and your bride have had a great life together! I'm deeply sorry to hear of her declining health. May you both both have comfort and peace and tranquility with whatever time you have and o hope it's more than you ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

Business etiquette in Vietnam by Julien

Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Vietnam, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...

I like reading your posts! I think you are very " real" myself ;) Read More

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jimcantrell65 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

That's great do hear brother! So happy for you. Been talking to a great Vietnamese lady for a year now.....a good girl! Planning on visiting Vietnam in June for the first time :) Read More

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10 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Cossmo, another thing that makes me feel good about her as I have seen her friends(sisters she calls them) warn her about getting too involved too quickly. Of course I have to hit the translation button and read between the lines as it doesn't ... Read More

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10 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Yes sir that is correct and we have been talking for several months..she asks for nothing and promises nothing...but we are definitely getting more comfortable with each other. We learn about each other's culture she shares pictures and videos ... Read More

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10 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you brother! No actually I'm not really concerned because if it were fake I will figure that out pretty quickly this is not my first rodeo. But I have learned through the years to get advice and opinions from people who know and who are ... Read More

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10 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Absolutely! Makes sense to me! Read More

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10 years ago
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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Well and I admit that but I try to temper that with some common sense......I have been unlucky in love and I am quite lonely for female company and attention. But I do appreciate your good advice and though it may not seem like it I do listen and ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

I found myself pondering the differences in communism and our life here in the United States. In many ways we have become more of a socialist country then some of the socialist countries haha like my lady friend told me about Vietnam if you ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

So very sorry your wife is I'll.. But happy you have had a wonderful life together... Have a great family and successful children! You are in my thoughts and prayers.... I look forward to chatting with you some more I am very social and love ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

I am very sorry 70 to hear about your wife I know that must be very hard! I am happy for you and that you have had a great life together you have a great family and your children are successful. That's what life's about you're in my ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Great stuff guy anything like that you would like to add I just love it you've had a quite fascinating life yourself! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Wow! That's quite a resume and life history. I admire you! I guess for years after the American Vietnamese War Americans weren't welcome in Vietnam? I hope I don't bother you with all these questions but I find it intriguing fascinating. ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

70 how long have you been living in Vietnam? Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Yes that's what she said lol "alot men smoke vn" hehe. :) I love the broken English Vietnamese women speak to me it's just sexy as hell haha Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Hahaha my girl doesn't smoke Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you! And I agree with everything you said as you say you are not marrying a nationality but a human from what I've seen and I don't know near as much as you do about it but I think a lot of the Vietnamese especially small town girl ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Well and it allowed me to make money in the states to live in Vietnam. There are two three months Seasons here well maybe one three months the other two and a half months I have the ability to earn about $30,000 per season I should be able to leave ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Colinoscape, I am American. I have not been to Vietnam yet..... I really just want a lifetime partner....I'm not sure as where to live, I'm thinking nha trang. ..but not sure....my business is a seasonal one so that I was thinking at ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

She can type better than she can speak. She studied English from an English teacher a lady from Holland...I've seen pictures of her on face book anyway....I am always careful either it will work out or it won't. But the experience should be ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

That's great i would like that....I have a Skype but have never used it. I'm not sure how I will pull it off but I will figure it out one step at a time I guess. I would like to learn more about vn and life there!!! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you Kenneth some of the most thorough and best advise I have seen! Thank you so much! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Yes you are correct and it is unfair of me. I've just had my fill of American women for alot of different reasons :) Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

I understand and I do appreciate the advice I am pretty Savvy about things and I always have mine radar on as I have been hurt a couple of times buy American women who by the way I have come to believe most of which are pieces of s*** Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

We well I'm sorry Peter that you got heartbroken but I am glad that you had a good time while you were there hey we only live once brother I'm not worried about being taken for everything I have because frankly I have very little not a bad ... Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

Sounds great Mikey thanks for sharing! Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

Yes she is a school teacher. They have a holiday today.,the hung Kings I believe? Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

My lady friend lives in bao loc.. Apparently it's much quieter there!!?? Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Matt I think it's awesome that you have such a good life in Vietnam!!!! Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

Yogi if it's not too much trouble...I wonder what yogis typical day might look like in vn? From morning till bedtime? I hope I'm not being a pest but I find the vn expat life fascinating!!!! Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

That's so exciting! From the videos and films I've seen it appears to be a high energy environment! Read More

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things you love about Vietnam by jimcantrell65

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies

Great to hear!!!!! So excited to visit may take a minute for me to have the crust to move there Read More

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things you love about Vietnam

Hello all you expats there in Vietnam. Would like to know the things that you love best about being an expat in Vietnam. Would also like the things that you like least about being an expat in Vietnam look forward to seeing your replies Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

To answer like my little vn girlfriend... I want hehe... :) Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Fantastic!!!!! That's what I'm talking about Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

They you Cosmo ! I do appreciate your positive view! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you so much for that very encouraging story. I'm happy for you. I feel very good about my lil Vietnamese girl too I know the risks but I been a professional sales person all my life which is a pretty good education in phycology. Can't ... Read More

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How much an average cost for wedding in vietnam ? by MarcusKS

i am wondering how much it cost for wedding and everything needed for marriage ? Some of you will say it depends on how much you want to spend but i hope someone can share more information to me . If you can breakdown on what you spend will be good ...

Zepo sounds like the best plan!!?! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Hello friends! I hope you are surviving the Heat my lady friend in Vietnam tells me that is terribly hot right now. She is so sweet! I know you guys told me to be careful and I plan to be but I do so enjoy talking to her we chat often times about ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Nice story thank you for sharing! Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Haha yogi! You are awesome!!!? Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Yogi...what kind of work do you do in vn? Just curious... About how different.. Non rich expats live... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Let me know how things go for you bro...keep in touch Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

No I appreciate it because I have made some horrible mistakes in relationships which has not justcost me emotionally but professionally in there for financially as well I am a good salesperson but completely lost my head after divorces and I'm ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

You speak with Much wisdom and capture my feelings exactly. I do know the risk at the same time...I would hate to die a coward...not knowing what might have been. I guess what I'm saying is start by coming to vn in June ..something I've ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you gentleman I do appreciate your views and experience and and do hear you...I will proceed with extreme caution.... Would like to discuss more Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Lol thanks don't mean to laugh but k inda comical by your description :) Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thank you and like I said to the other gentleman I believe it is sound advice...even if all were perfect..there will be difficulty because of the earning a living thing...forgive me jor jumping all over the subject. My add kicking in haha......i may ... Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...

Thanks you good advice I know....I'm trying to contain my heart.....I could be wrong but I believe she is for real but we will ser Read More

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loving a Vietnamese girl

I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ... Read More

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