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When I came here to the Philippines I could have settled here and lived out my days quite comfortably on the money I had available to me, but that was never my intention.

My reason for being here was my wish to give something to people who I felt (having done some research) needed my money more than I did. I always knew that at some point I would need to return to the UK and start over again, and for this purpose I held back 1K for my air fare home and living expenses until hopefully I got back on my feet.

In October 2007 my project/dream call it what you like was complete, and I had 110T pesos left about 1.1K at that time, so I had worked out I could afford to stay until just after Christmas, then out of the blue I am rushed into Hospital, it transpires I have some sort of tropical fever, whilst in hospital Roxanne brings in my medical records for the Dr and he notices I have a gallstone and asks would I like it removed the next day!! I had been waiting over TWO years in the UK, so without thinking I agreed and said operation was done successfully.

Then my own personal dilemma began, at the end of my stay in hospital the bill was exactly 110T, all the money I had left to my name. (My own fault for not renewing my insurance, a lesson for all.)

So since Oct I have being totally reliant on Roxanne and her family to look after me, these people are “golden” “real genuine people” to them there is nothing more important than looking after family and that’s how they perceived me, no questions asked. They are not wealthy people (by Philippine standards) just hard working, down to earth, caring human beings. I am forever in there debt.

I have never borrowed money from people in my life (other than the bank), and now I find myself in a foreign country with no money, at this point I will add the British Embassy  here are next to useless. Roxanne has spent what seems every spare minute trying to beg steal or borrow (well, not steal) enough money to get me back to the UK, and finally today she lot the loan of 50T peso, my fare is 34T so that leaves me about 150 GBP to start over again, I don’t mind admitting I cried when she came home today with the money. This has all been done on trust and belief, I have no way of proving to her that the money will be returned, or in fact that I will myself return to the Philippines, but I will state her publicly that both of these things will happen.

I just wanted to share this with you all, as you have been very kind to me over the last 18 months here on blonde.

Today I feel very, very humble:

To Roxanne and her Family I say the biggest THANK YOU of my life.

I arrive back on 6th May, so all being well I look forward to seeing you all at DTD.

All the best Taximan :)

Do you mind me asking why you are returning? You do know it's crappy here don't you :D

Yes, all the very best to you, Taximan, and what kind and caring people you, Roxanne and her family are.

Hope you are fully recovered now.

All the very best to all of you, and looking forward to meeting up at DtD.

B&H

Simple fact, financial, as an immigrant here it is almost impossible to get work. I could have come here and set up a business or even come here to work if pre arranged from the UK.

Its not my wish to come back just a case of needs must, I hope to get work, live as cheaply as I possibly can and return to the Philippines asap, only next time it will be for good. I know now thats what I want.

Jeez thats scary, I hope you find a job quickly back here in the UK.

All the best Taxi.

All the very best Taximan.

on a selfish note, at least I have a chance of meeting up at DTD if you make it.

Geo

Well why don't you let us know what area you will be staying, what sort of work you can do (Yes I know that the name sort of gives it away but there may be other things) then anyone who knows of any work going that may suit you can let you know.

Thank you, I have already done this on another post, but just to say again, I am happy to locate to any area ( wherever I lay my hat ) for any type of work. Taxi driving is out of the question ( to start off with ) due to the need of a Hackney drivers licence. I have no formal qualifications for any type of work, just life experience.

Hi Taximan. Your OP was intriguing, tell me to mind my own business if you like but, if you haven't already, would you care to elaborate on your background and experiences in the Phillipines. It sounds like an amazingly philanthropic story! You should start a 'Phillipines & the aftermath' diary imo.

Good luck on your homecoming and hopefully (for you at least) swift return to the Phillipines.

what were your plans for work/accomodation when you return?

Surely if you went out there for a philanthropic voyage, you should have made sure you had enough for yourself locked away.

he did, read the op.

forgottorenewinsuranceaments

Good story.

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how about cardiff?
i know a few people in the fruit and veg game allways looking for reliable people to load/unload vans etc,,,,,pm me if you like.,.,.,i just thought and a few of my mates got building firms/joinery shops looking for labourers,,,,

Not sure you've thought this out. You are going to get off the plane with nothing, where will you stay? If you are going to relocate you will need a deposit for rent and an address before you find work, without which you cannot raise the deposit.  It's the chicken and egg problem that many homeless on the streets of london face.

Interesting post taximan. It's often the case that those who have the least are the most willing to share and help others and really a lesson to us all. Or is it the case that Roxanne has just loaned you the money to ensure you leave  :)up

Anyway not one to see someone homeless I'm more than happy to provide you a roof if you really get stuck. Just let me know.

Spare room in my humble abode (near Chester) if you really need a bed -- PM me -- job I can't really help with but I will ask around...

Oh by the way mean home game on a Wednesday  ;yippee;

taximan i hope things work out and look forward to meeting you at the bash.

have you no family in the uk? (obv tell me to mind my own business if you like)

Exactly!!! You cannot just get a flight home with £150 in your pocket and hope it all works out!!!

Please sort something out BEFORE you leave...at least make sure you have somewhere to go and you can take it from there.

she is so special that you are flying back to england with no money and no plans rather then staying with this special one and enjoying your love?

I am thinking about this, my writing ability is not that good, it has been an interesting, eye opening 20 months.

I knew I would have to return at some point, made no plans, but thats me!!!!

Thank you very much, a very generous offer, but one I cannot accept, but very much appreciated all the same.

Thank you Sofa, I may well be in touch.

I worry about things when they happen, always have done. It's just the way I am, must be some sort of masochism.

I lived on the streets for 2 years in my teens, can't say I relish the prospect again, but if thats the case then so be it, maybe one day I will learn, then again probably not.

What do you intend to do when you step off the plane though?   It's going to cost you a fair chunk of whatever you have just to get out of the airport.  Surely you have some destination or objective in mind?

Roxanne had to ask I don't know how many people before somebody loaned her the money.

Obviously she doesn't want me to leave ( i hope thats the case  ;) ). Her main concern was that if I outstayed my visa, when the time came to finally leave they would refuse me re entry therefore I would not be able to return at all.

Thank you for the offer, and the home game sounds good  ;) I may well be in touch.

Thank you.

Can you not just pop to another local country, renew your visa and come back in?

Given the choice I would be staying here. But for legal reasons (my last visa extension expiring) and the fact that I need some money means I have to return home.

Yes, that is/was an option, but it wouldn't have sorted out the financial situation. I cannot stay here and rely on Roxanne and her family forever.

As for when I get off the plane, I shall see which way the wind blows, then make a decision. Some very kind people here on blonde. My trouble is I am to bloody stubborn for my own good, but I am confident something will sort itself out.

Goodluck taxi 

Thank you