All my bags are packed.......tess

[Stephen]

i'm ready to go.  After 14 months in America, it's time to head home to visit family and friends. Now I can eat all the food that I missed like balut (hmmm yummy) and lots of Fish heads (LOL). I'm leaving  March 18 and Stephen will join me on April 5.

I'll keep you  posted.

Tess

[Windmill Boy]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

n/t

[Stephen]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

for the best wishes. Ray, don't you worry I will slow down. Thanks for reminding me of the Pepto Bismol.

To Howard, my family is in Butuan City although I have lots of relatives (father side) in  Davao. I will let you know if ever we'll be going there.

[NoNamePinay]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

Hi there Tess & Stephen,
Have a safe trip and enjoy your vacation!!!
I can't wait to see your vacation report and photos

Tess, Don't forget to eat green mango with Shrimp paste (alamang) and also Durian 'ummm' I miss them so much

Take care,
NNP

[Stephen]

... in response to Re: All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by NoNamePinay on Mar 17, 2002

I missed that too. Mangoes here....sucks (lol) sorry guys.

[greg]

... in response to thanks for reminding me of the green man..., posted by Stephen on Mar 17, 2002

I recall my Mahal eating Mangos often during Her pregnancy. greg

[aedude40]

... in response to Why Filipinas like green Mangos?, posted by greg on Mar 17, 2002

It is good to our taste buds... Yummy!!!
I've been looking for our kind of mango in Manila here in Hawaii. So far, haven't found one that's fits it exactly so I have to settle for a different type but still is a mango.

Mary324

[Ray]

... in response to Re: Why Filipinas like green Mangos?, posted by aedude40 on Mar 21, 2002

Mary,

Here in San Diego, we have several types of mangoes from Mexico, South America, & Hawaii. According to the Filipinos I know, the closest you are going to find here are the ‘Manila Mangoes’ from Hawaii. They aren’t nearly as good as what you have in the Phils, but as my wife says, “they’re better than nothing”. Of course she was spoiled because they have several large mango trees at her home in the province, including Carabao & Cebu varieties. I like the ripe Carabao type myself. What my wife misses most are real Philippine papayas.

With all the great tropical fruits that you have in Hawaii, I think you can also find some good substitutes for mangos. Has Chris introduced you to a Hawaiian Mai Tai yet?

Ray

[mary324]

... in response to Mangoes, posted by Ray on Mar 21, 2002

Mary,

Here in San Diego, we have several types of mangoes from Mexico, South America, & Hawaii. According to the Filipinos I know, the closest you are going to find here are the ‘Manila Mangoes’ from Hawaii. They aren’t nearly as good as what you have in the Phils, but as my wife says, “they’re better than nothing”. Of course she was spoiled because they have several large mango trees at her home in the province, including Carabao & Cebu varieties. I like the ripe Carabao type myself. What my wife misses most are real Philippine papayas.

With all the great tropical fruits that you have in Hawaii, I think you can also find some good substitutes for mangos. Has Chris introduced you to a Hawaiian Mai Tai yet?

Ray

That's true what your wife said "better than nothing".  Wow! you mean carabao mangoes I love them, yummmmmy! Ah, I settle for wht is there I kind'a like now the apple-mango type their good, too. I ate singkamas(jicama) here with bagoong(shrimp paste). Oh, Mai Tai not yet. What is that? Sorry this post is so late.....

[Howard]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

Tess/Stephen,

I remember talking to you guys just after you got here.  I can't believe it's been fourteen months already!!!  Holy Smokes!

I just wanted to wish you Good Luck and Godspeed on your trip.  You know I think the world of you two :c)  Have FUN!!! and return safely to us :c)

You're going to Davao right?  Just curious, Gerlie runs an internet cafe in Panabo City just North of there :c)

Have a Safe TRIP!

Keep the Faith!

H

[Lori]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

n/t means no text ...silly!!

[DanAndChed]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

Mares went through the same thing.  Ever since we got back last summer, her adjustment has been better.  She is even starting to like American food.  Have fun.

Dan and Mares

[greg]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

Awaiting Your trip report and pictures hehe

[may10]

... in response to All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by Stephen on Mar 16, 2002

have a safe trip, tess.

Are you by any chance coming to Manila?

[Stephen]

... in response to Re: All my bags are packed.......tess, posted by may10 on Mar 16, 2002

Yes, I will be staying in Manila for a week before heading home to Butuan City. Want to get together? Just let me know.

I just read the messages below (just today) I'm very happy that you found the lucky guy Goodluck!

Tess