MinnGuy
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Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
Labelled as Paco CemeteryThis is my ggDad on the far right and his company of men around a grave.I don't know who is buried there.https://drive.proton.me/urls/CMZMCH1QKG#fLiRJlV0daRO Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
Labelled as NativeGrouphttps://drive.proton.me/urls/7N7C6EY0V0#qnqVgqPSft5O Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
I'm gonna post a few pictures my ggdad brought home.I'll do one first to see if it works.This is a church in the Sn Miguel districthttps://drive.proton.me/urls/1HYCYWVRM4#be1EIP9saEnu===This is labelled "The Boneyard" No idea why the bones are ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
@CherylPlease go ahead and close this thread. I'm not posting any more excerpts on this site. Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
What I said to mugtech was:" I won't continue posting the diary here. It's too likely to result in another eruption of discontent, and too likely that I would lose control of what I had posted. I'll retire to lurker status on this board ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary)
I have reported BigPearl, Enyzyte Bob and DanFinn for harassment.On the chance that moderators will close this thread rather than correct their bad behavior, I will comment here that I will discontinue posting this diary if their behavior continues. Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
Here's another spurious seemingly random claim, which some of you may find boring or expected: 200,000 Filipino civilians were killed during the war, mostly from cholera or starvation after being placed in ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
I'll post a few days diary at a time chronologically.If this is inappropriate for me to post here, I'll stop. Just let me know.===============================Nov. 29, 1898 - Tuesday - Busy with court work again today, the Judge Advocate ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
@mugteckTwo entries from my GGpas diary stuck with me in memory but I have not been able to find them again in the documents.In one, he said that he hoped that the US would learn to stay out of foreign wars after this experience.In another, he ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
@mugteckI have nearly 50 pages of diary starting that date It's Feb4, 1899 and You Are There!Feb. 4, 1899 - Rumors of an attack come from many sources. All quiet during the day but Insurgents getting very insolent. Near Passai on beach.The ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary) by MinnGuy
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ...
I believe this was his last diary entry, at least of the ones my grandad typed up:Aug. 28, 1899 - Monday - Cold today and windy but weather is clear. The wind is head on and is cutting down our daily mileage. Today's run was 275 miles. Too bad, this ... Read More
Spanish American War (diary)
Are there any history buffs on here? Is it appropriate to share some of the family history I have with the islands?Here are some excerpts from my great grandfathers diary from around this time in 1898. This was typed up by my ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
Dear ReplyGuy***Missed Me! I haven't done any of that. I have never asked you or anyone else for their opinion. Only for facts.Such a sad response for some dude posting insecurities on an expat site. "is it ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
Bigpearl , Lotus Eater, Enzyte Bob -You backbench psychologists are so lame. You think you understand someone else's life? You don't. You're all projecting your own ignorance and insecurities. Why should I listen to your ill formed opinions? ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
She is much younger than I am...and there's the rub. Why do you think young ladies "fall" for old white guys? Is it because they speak so nicely over the internet? Is it because they are as handsome and fit as a 25 yr old? Yes you might have a ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
Thanks Cyclist! Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@Cherryann01Thanks for your reply. I added some more info on another post which I made more generic.Now being that your lady works a 12 hour night shift, you do have to ask yourself if you two will be able to have much quality time together if you ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@Cherryann01 Sage advice Cherryann but I'm afraid as with so many newbie OP's on this Forum it's a case of 'in one ear and out the other.' -@Lotus EaterI don't understand why you are so bitter Mr Eater. Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
I want to clarify a few things so people understand my situation and I can get useful advice. My family interest in the Philippines is because my great grandfather served there in the spanish american war and wrote diaries and made lots of ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@Lotus EaterI'm sorry to have hurt your feelings. Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
My chat friend also told me she works night shift, 8PM to 8AM six days a week taking support calls from US customers. Working for Amazon, Credit card companies, and a variety of others through a third party.Is that believable that she works 12 ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@MinnGuyAlways, Hey Minn... So... First off... 12 dollars a day in Philippines is a very good salary... .. if YOU control your pocket book, and learn to say no at times, and set boundaries, you could be in for the absolute best time in your ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@Enzyte Bobpoints for the archie bunker knowledge Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@bigpearlThanks. People think they can be so funny and snarky on a forum. It's everywhere and no different from a drunk at a party. I don't have to put up with it, and I don't want a helpful discussion to be hijacked. So I am blunt in reply. ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
Thanks - You have confirmed for me that some of what she has told me already is true. A problem you could have would be getting WiFi good enough to do your work, it has been very weak and freezes up often. We have a niece who just recently ... Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@mugteckThank you for your helpful offer. I may take you up on that later. Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
@Enzyte BobIs it possible for me to block you from replying to my post?If not please stifle yourself. Read More
Minnesota man by MinnGuy
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ...
She and family live in Vigan City. I don't want to explain too much because I'm just new here. The internet can be pretty toxic and I usually post very little anywhere.I have deep interest in the Philipines by family connections but I have not ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@JulienI'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I met a filipina online (on purpose) and we have been chatting several months. Her cost of living and mine are so far apart I want to help her and her ... Read More
Minnesota man
update: I thought I was posting in new member introductions but I guess I created and entirely new thread. ll'll just leave it here. ======================I'm aware that I could be being scammed, but maybe not, so I am exploring what's true.I ... Read More