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We are back in the Philippines... and making videos. Although, catching up on the homestead project might get in the way, I'm making progress. Subscribe and stay tuned! (Barangay Dagum disaster update pending!).
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Tickets in hand, itinerary planned. Soon we will be swapping islands and will be back on the Samar homefront. Don't forget to follow along (Subscribe) for some updated perspectives and new videos from the Philippines. Some deep-dives are planned so stay tuned!
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Just after posting my last post, we lost our power for 81 hours as a result of Super Typhoon Bavi. I was completely disabled on the content creation front for over 3 days, and NOT just because of the typhoon. I did manage to capture some video, but was completely unable to process any of it. There were other forces at play which I have disclosed in a Patreon blog post, so check out the full story if you are a Patreon member. But in any case, we're back at it... I just got to put it all together! I've got some catching up to do. This is life in the tropics... Living in the Pacific.
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Super Typhoon Bavi made its closest approach to Guam just before sunrise and we are experiencing the worst conditions currently with strong tropical storm force winds and typhoon strenght gusts. As I was typing this post, I mentioned that we have not lost power, water, or internet, and then, the power went out. Two minutes later it returned. Good job Guam! Conditions should gradually improve throughout the day and tomorrow we begin the return to normal. Sadly, the same cannot be said for Rota and Tinian as they have taken the brunt of this storm.
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It wasn't that long ago (10 weeks) that Super Typhoon Sinlaku raked the Marianas Islands. And here we are again. Check out Robert Speta (WestPacWX) and Landon Aydett (lead forecaster with National Weather Service here on Guam) discuss Typhoon Bavi as we all prepare for another round with Mother Nature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwdFu...
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As promised, here is an update on the family situation after losing their homes in Calbayog City, Samar. There is only one way to go from such a disaster and that is UP! This blog post also breifly outlines disaster relief in the Philippines and in how it helps out in times of need. livinginthepacific.com/family-disaster-in-the-phil…
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If you haven't visited our website yet... check out this newer post: The Dangerous Lure of Retirement.
livinginthepacific.com/retirement-life-after-70-so…
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An especially deserved shoutout to all those who have found it in their hearts to help Teri's family in this time of need. We can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity! Your donations to our relief efforts is making a profound, immediate difference on the ground. Because of your kindness, we can provide essential supplies and critical support to beloved family members. We are deeply grateful for your compassion.
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This Tai-Chi "walking program" is not working for me. There's just not enough distance between my desk and the refrigerator! 🙄
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