Money!!!!!

[Kreeger]

... in response to Re: Green!!!!!, posted by Jimbo on May 24, 2002

I took mine in a ziplock... I don't trust the people at the hotel enough to leave my cash in my room. Every hotel you stay in has the same first 'rule'... "not responsible for items lost or stolen"

[Jimbo]

... in response to Ziplock bag, posted by Kreeger on May 24, 2002

Right Kreeger,

Not in the room.  I did try the safe at the front desk once but didn't feel good about it.  Once in Malate I left for Mindanao and read in the paper that an 'inside job' theft of P75,000 occurred on the day after I left the hotel.  It was a room theft.

I only use the safe box in the room for overnight because I think they could get the money even without the combination - those boxes sometimes have only a couple of 1/4 20 studs holding them down.

Jim

[Jay]

... in response to Re: Ziplock bag, posted by Jimbo on May 24, 2002

I always use travelers checks and cash.. Keep them in a pair of dirty socks thrown in the corner of the room. That's if I'm in the boonies. If in Manila I just use the Hotel safety deposit box. Works for me. : )

Jay

[Humabdos]

... in response to Re: Re: Ziplock bag, posted by Jay on May 26, 2002

I can't belive and old travel pro like you would use travelers checks Jay! The exchange rater is poor and they are not easy to cash in the philippines!  Dirty sock idea good but dirty underwear works even better. When I returned from PI last time I made sure all my dirty socks and underwear where on top of one my bags, When they inspected it at the airport the lady took one look inside she couldn't get it zipped up fast enough LOL!  Humabdos

[Jay]

... in response to Travelers checks?, posted by Humabdos on May 26, 2002

Hi Hum,

Every old pro KNOWS you use travelers checks for most of the money brought on a trip. I don't sweat a few peso's on the exchange rate. True, the exchange rate is not as good, but at least you can get your money back if lost. Have you ever tried to cash a bill smaller than a $100? Damm near immpossible outside Manila. If I go to the province, I just cash what I think I will need before I go. I never wear a money belt either since every Filipino thief I ever met said they know thats the place foriegners carry thier money. If I had large amount of cash, I just taped it up under my nutz. A little hard to remove the tape, but very safe.

Last time I was in the Philippines, I didn't have any credit cards. Now I do, but I will only use them in emergencies. I don't want to pay interest on my trip.

That's a good one about the dirty sox and draws in the bag. I must try it.

Jay

[Humabdos]

... in response to Re: Travelers checks?, posted by Jay on May 26, 2002

Maybe sence you are not drinking anymore you won't be lousing your money ;-) I never worry that much about being robbed.(not that it couldn't happen) Being 6'4 220 helps as does the crazy Charley Manson look in my eyes!

Humabdos

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: Re: Travelers checks?, posted by Humabdos on May 26, 2002

The good old Charlie Manson look does wonders doesn't it? Far better than the John Wayne swagger. Nothing like getting that "Uh oh. You don't suppose he's really deranged do you" look in response.

- Jeff S.

[Dave H]

... in response to Travelers checks?, posted by Humabdos on May 26, 2002

Hey Hum,

A dirty purple G-string works the best...but it doesn't hold much money...have to use large bills. LOL

Dave H.

[kevin]

... in response to Green and Purple..., posted by Dave H on May 26, 2002

The colors of Mr. Methane's uniform (ha-ha!)

- Kevin

[Jeff S]

... in response to Green and Purple..., posted by Dave H on May 26, 2002

Skid marks on the OUTSIDE!

-- Jeff S.