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9ballmark

I would just like to introduce myself, I am Mark from Essex in England. I have been here since January 16th 2013 and live in a condo in Lahug near the IT Park.

My profession is entertainment ranging from such past careers in Radio, Pop star impersonator, DJ on cruise ships and karaoke host. I spent a lengthy 8 years in Estonia suffering temperatures in the region of minus 20 in winter (A British summer) and now plus 30 which is quite a shock. I often spend nights trying to make my air conditioning go below 16 degrees.

My friend has a bar here in Liloan, not really a business just a mbit of fun and something to dwindle his savings away on. Having said that we are looking at options around the Ayala and Mango avenue areas to start a specific type of Resto/Bar (With a twist)

I know what you are thinking, 'Here's another bloke coming over here with big ideas, full deep pockets that will soon be emptied by the lure of bar ownership'. Am I right?

I maybe new here but I have over 30 years experience in the retail industry and I think I know what distinguishes a great business from a mediocre waiting to fail operation.

Anyhow, I have gone on a lot longer than intended, just really wanted to say hi and hope to see you around town sometime for a few games of 9 ball or a few beers and a sing song.

Enjoy the summer everyone and thanks for reading.

Mark

Aurélie

Hello Mark.

Welcome to Expat.com! :)

Thank you for introducing yourself.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask them.

Thank you,
Aurélie

jantris

hi mark

welcome to Expat.com
ill be at cebu on sunday..hows your staying there..

9ballmark

It's going well thank you. Have a nice time in Cebu ;)

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