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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-24 | James K Shafer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Bill was very prompt in answering my question (on the same day I submitted it) and was thorough about my Girlfriend and I's position and the things we need to do to make work out smoothly. He was honest and corected me where I needed correcting. Without being rude or condesending. I appreciate!! And I will definitely inquire again with Bill about any further questions I may have in regards to my girlfriend and I's coming together as Husband and Wife :) Thank you Bill!!! Sincerely, James K Shafer |
| 2009-11-22 | Lief | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Bill and Lorna!! I'll use your experience and info. |
| 2009-11-20 | Carlos | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-19 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-17 | Jorge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Salamat Bill and Lorna for helping with my questions in regards to traveling to Philippines. LOL my tagalog is Kaunti Lang but will get much better staying in the Philippines. I might get my Taglish and Visayan language mixed up every other sentence but I'll impress my Filipino friends in he States when I come back regardless! Mabuhay and Ingat |
| 2009-11-17 | Lief | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks!!! I like to know all my options. |
| 2009-11-14 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Awesome advice. Thanks! |
| 2009-11-13 | Craig Hazeldene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much, it is what I expected but wasnt totally sure, looks like a cond instead and thats fine. |
| 2009-11-12 | Ali | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-11 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-09 | michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | hi Bill and Lorna, thank you for answering me so quickly.Well as u say a long process but hopelly things will work out for the best. Hey noone said love is easy. Again thanks Michael |
| 2009-11-07 | Daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for the quick and very informative reply. I really appreciate it. |
| 2009-11-06 | Lydia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-28 | Terence | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your answer. Happy Xmas! |
| 2009-10-28 | MAE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much... God bless you all! |
| 2009-10-19 | Ken | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your fast respnse to my questions , very helpful |
| 2009-10-15 | Helen Delos Reyes | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for taking time to answer my question. Have a nice day. |
| 2009-10-09 | Mar | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the quick response & straight forward answer. Greatly appreciate it, now i won't have any second thoughts about booking a one-way flight to Philippines. |
| 2009-10-07 | Don | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ok, once again, thank you for the answers. I wasn't expecting a reply so fast. Don't you sleep at night? haha!! Salamat Po, Don |
| 2009-10-03 | Courtney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very much for the information. If i have any more questions i will definitly come back and ask you. |
| 2009-09-27 | John Claesen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, this was an excellent reply. I do keep in mind your advise to not build close to her family, but her mohter lives alone on the island of Dinagat and I was planning to support her anyway as I earn $ 5000 per month in SSS and interest from my investments Anyway, thank you so much for your clear answer Mabuhay ng salamat po |
| 2009-09-27 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | OK .... Thanks for clarifying the issues for me Bill. I appreciate your insight. |
| 2009-09-25 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Bill - This seems very straightforward - All the Best |
| 2009-09-25 | Clair | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your clear and documented response. It breaks my heart, but I guess you're right. Kind regards, Clair. |
| 2009-09-22 | Glen Hale | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks cobber feel better now sounds like they want to keep the myth's going to scare people. so i will just ship it over and collect at the other end. By the way you say Uninsured? I would like to cover it for lost, destroyed, robbed or fire ? Thanks Glen |
| 2009-09-21 | Glen Hale | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for your prompt reply... i have heard all sorts of stories about X ray and getting stung by Brokers. |
| 2009-09-21 | Leonard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate the information you provided. I was not aware you could apply and then reapply immediately after getting the visa extended. Thank you so much and have a good day... Leonard |
| 2009-09-17 | Sergey | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-13 | CJ | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-11 | ric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Answers by Expert:
Bill and Lorna Collings
Expertise
Feel FREE to ask us about traveling, living, relocating, retiring and investing in the Philippines. Guests from 83 countries make our place in Manila an incredible meeting place for world travelers who exchange travel stories and information. We understand both the joys and the hardships of living and traveling in the Philippines.
Experience
I arrived in the Philippines in January 1980 to travel for 2 months; I stayed 4 months before reluctantly leaving. I met my Filipina wife, Lorna. an incredible stellar, "one in a million" individual in 1983 in Seoul and we moved to the Philippines in 1986 and opened our 3BR house to world travelers on a budget. After welcoming thousands of guests from 83 nations our place has grown to 30 bedrooms but will never lose its "Home away from Home" atmosphere. Almost everyday at The Townhouse Hotel there's a party-like social scene with vibrant, almost magical energetic conversations between our guests who have the pleasure to meet each other and share their life's many experiences. Sometimes. three groups with conversations in different langauges are going on at the same time.
So we've been exposed to every kind of person from all over the world and shared their experiences.
Publications
Suite101.com, eDreams.com, expertcentral.com ( who asked me to apply with allexperts.com since About.com has bought both companies and are in the process of integrating them)
Education/Credentials
some college 2-1/2 years - no degree - I've been traveling since I was 18, almost 30 years.
Awards and Honors
Luckily, my wife and I have been semi-retired since we were 30 years old, more than 15 years.
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