Living and Dying in the Philippines, Wake me up When November Ends@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I look back and reminisce on the times spent and the fun times I Shared with one of the nicest people I have ever met
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@jamesfrymier82052 жыл бұрын
A fine eulogy for a good friend. One remembered with a smile.
@doneown5032 жыл бұрын
Amen! 👏👏
@why72632 жыл бұрын
We thought my Dad was an "alcoholic" but he was just self-medicating. He'd had massive lung and bone cancer (undiagnosed) for MANY years and was just self medicating because his mother had spent her last eight years in hospital and he didn't want to put us through that pain. Just shows that you can never judge anyone, you don't know what they might be going through. Lovely tribute, Paul. XXXX
@andrewpeterson87632 жыл бұрын
Paul you have shown Tom a great honor to share his memory with all of us who have watched. The most any of us can ask is that we have a friend like you to show us this respect as you have for Tom. Well done and sorry about Tom.
@jefflay85152 жыл бұрын
You can set up and tell a story like no one else! Great video
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ocmcpherson77612 жыл бұрын
RIP Tom he sounds like we would have beenkindred spirits. I'm having a drink in his honor right now.
@deniseh75182 жыл бұрын
A lovely tribute Paul. Thank you for sharing Tom’s story. ❤️
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@briandumont72722 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of my friend. I met him when I wans in my 40s and he was in his 60s. He became like a father more than a friend, really. The man loved tobacco. He smoked hand rolled cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. I don't think I ever saw him without something lit. Long story short, he found out he had terminal cancer at 72. His daughter complained to me that he still didn't quit smoking. "Why would he?" I replied. The manoved it. As you described, it really was his bliss. It was like a light went off in her head. When he passed, she had me roll a cigarette and place it in his fingers so he could have a smoke in the afterlife. We only live once. If what you love harms no one else, why judge?
@Texasbaboy2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
@liezelroble31162 жыл бұрын
It pains me to see persons describing a persons "Addiction as "Bliss" . Not only does the addicted person suffer, those who love the addicted person also suffer. FYI.... Addicts/Alcoholics mostly suffer in silence.
@patrickmanley49432 жыл бұрын
3 words…second hand smoke. Smoking affects everyone; especially children without a say in the matter.
@briandumont72722 жыл бұрын
@@patrickmanley4943 three qords: he smoked outside.
@obsidianstang62962 жыл бұрын
Nice tribute, Paul. I agree that following your bliss is the way to go. RIP to Tom.
@paulthurson2 жыл бұрын
i find my bliss in fitness and travel .. i don't drink or smoke .. at 57 just turned i feel fantastic and look much younger .. however i make no judgements .. Tom sounded like a good guy and im sure i would have liked him .. yes as Paul says .. live your bliss .. be true to yourself and love others or at least accept others as they are .. a beautiful tribute to your friend .. Paul !
@jerryandnelmainthephilippi33402 жыл бұрын
I met Tom in March this year. He invited me into his fantasy baseball league. He was always very nice to me. I will miss him
@kikionthetrailoflove70362 жыл бұрын
Very touching tribute to your friend, got emotional watching this. My cousin passed away from the same thing 4 years ago, he was 45 years old. Thanks for sharing.
@donbenson52922 жыл бұрын
Paul, the more I listen to your videos I see the wisdom you have through the stories you tell. Great eulogy.
@hereiknowmyself-jeaniealks3772 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss! My dad passed there as well and was much like your friend. Lived life to the fullest and went down early (65) doing exactly what made him happy!
@iluv_uman2 жыл бұрын
Always remember, it's not the quantity of life but the quality. RIP Tom
@scottlazzarini73702 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tribute to your friend man and you are absolutely right... We can only live the life that makes us happy. "No one pays my bills or gets my hangovers and until they do I will live the life I choose"
@tomsphilippineadventures79352 жыл бұрын
Nice video Paul, as a recovering alcoholic I listened with a subjective ear. I made the decision to abstain from alcohol, (Two years thus far) although I am well aware of the lure of inebriation. Tom lived his life by his own rules, and it sounds like he made the correct choice for him. Who am I to argue against his decision, As I am just one drink away from the same conclusion? So far, I have returned to the gym (I traded one obsession for another, but that's my bliss) As always, a great monologue.
@AidaJof2 жыл бұрын
I celebrate your recovery and I am sure your loved ones also appreciate it.
@Southeastasiantraveler2 жыл бұрын
Well done sir !
@paulmillward70092 жыл бұрын
Best wishes for staying off the drink. Myself an alcoholic, have my up and downs. Most i have stayed dry is 6 years. Unfortunately i get knocked down, family problems, job and so on. Please keep trying, you will get there. I still struggle, but am betting there. AA is an amazing place. God bless yoy
@AidaJof2 жыл бұрын
@@paulmillward7009 You are correct, keep on trying and AA should offer the support when you need help. Blessings to you as well ...
@carloslazu18552 жыл бұрын
Awesome...congratulations!
@dondiboy67582 жыл бұрын
Great message at the end. The hardest part of life sometime is not having a true friend. My last true friend i had was in Junior high school.
@erikdahl12932 жыл бұрын
@Dondi Boy: Yep know what you mean. I always considered my best friend to be a guy I knew from 3rd grade elementary school through high school. I thought he was the coolest guy ever and so did he I realized. After returning from military sevice and college I eventually severed ties with him pretty much even though we lived in the same city. Although I have had a few "friends" since, nothing has come as close or been as meaningful as my childhood friendship. Nowadays, many decades later, and a thousand plus miles from where I grew up I live a solitary life...doing fine.
@yahknow012 жыл бұрын
@@erikdahl1293 Kinda like my childhood friend from 6th grade to college. We both went into the army and lost contact. He reappeared about 15 years later and we were both married. I got divorced and his wife passed away about 5 years ago. We got very close again prior to his wife's death and we bonded over this event. However, he was heavily into religion and had a quirk about when Jesus would come back and he expected me to believe the same, hook line and sinker. After listening to his religious belief for a few months I tried to explain to him I wasn't into it. He then told me he didn't want to be friends any more. Moral of the story is you have to be true to yourself and not pretend something that your not. I'm back to being content with who I am and not what somebody wants me to be.
@universityinstructorj.p.sm53602 жыл бұрын
Your description of Tom's jalopy was priceless leaving me in stitches! You are a storyteller in a positive sense.
@345glenn2 жыл бұрын
Very sad to lose a friend, but joyful to hear that he lived his final years the way he wanted and was very happy. Happiness is defined so may ways and so different for each of us. He has done one more thing than I have and that's live his final years in the Philippines, doing his thing! I told everyone that I could pass now, that I finally received my first Social Security check, last July. That now, has been revised to I can pass when I spend my first Social Security check in the Philippines!
@Genxrgonemad2 жыл бұрын
You did such a great job Paul that I feel I miss Tom and I didn't even know him. He reminds me of my father. This may sound strange but I used to love when my father would have his beers. He was always fun to be around. My mother didn't like drinking but didn't say anything since what killed him was a horrible physical job he did 70 hours a week in the cold for 40 years. RIP Tom
@gkschick68042 жыл бұрын
You have quite the gift, my friend. That was quite the heartfelt tribute to your buddy, and as far as I could tell, like your other videos, it was completely off the cuff. Well done! Sorry for your loss.
@John-up7fq2 жыл бұрын
I promise Paul, you always see the best for what it is, and even though you don't really drink this is what you'll be remembered for.., thank you for always reminding us of what's important in life....
@dougsmyth59362 жыл бұрын
Well a great homage to your friend Tom. That’s the way to live life as you want, not what’s expected. Enjoy each day and leave this world happy and content.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@user-ff8ju1ee9b2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a man that was Grateful and appreciated what life had given him, it truly does not get better than that..RIP... Tom.
@guy70082 жыл бұрын
Video's like this are the reason why I'm suscribed to your channel. I know they cannot be 'mass-produced' like livestreams and that makes them interesting.
@Tmidiman2 жыл бұрын
Great story Paul. I’m glad he was happy and able to live life on his own terms. It was his life, after all, and as long as he didn’t hurt any and was happy, then good for him. May we all find our happiness.
@shellman58442 жыл бұрын
Well done tribute Paul. Your humanity shines through in this video. Cheers.
@senseofstile2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories Paul. There have been a few that have passed this year; Tom Sullivan, John Martel, Stuart Schelp, Tom Clark. Quit drinking and you will live longer? It will only "seem" longer.
@ItsAboutTime2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm happy that he lived his life as he wanted to and enjoyed the life he wanted too. Everyone has their version of happiness. I'm happy for him and for you. Sorry to see some people are rude and they could learn some manners and respect. If they don't want to watch please don't. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for sharing!
@kevinpeters17802 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about Tom. I have lost a few friends that way. I loved my drink and also used it as a sedative for most of my life. If you knew how many times I got myself hospitalised or found collapsed on sidewalks you would know I was a qualified drinker! I love my life now without it. Kevin. (sober 16 years in Feb 2022).
@kinfudamene91802 жыл бұрын
Paul, I really enjoyed everything you have been doing in your vlogs, big or small, with grace and humility. I could literally feel your simplicity and your unmistakable authenticity every moment of your public engagement through the videos you release. The melody in your discourse and your choice of vocabularies are sweet and captivatingly beautiful. Thank you for the organic and humbling contents of the videos you afford us all to enjoy. I have learned a lot about retiring in the Philippines in much more concrete ways than I could searching elsewhere in a long time. Kudos to you and your beautiful gf, Mae.
@151mcx2 жыл бұрын
yup...totally agree... Do exactly what you want to do, if you want to go to the gym and be healthy...fine, if you like to drink, fine... do what you like... Do what makes you happy!
@johnkiggins42142 жыл бұрын
Nice tribute to your friend. Appreciate the time you have, you never know when your time is up.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@christopherbobin42682 жыл бұрын
Paul, you continue to exceed expectations in regard to genuine and touching content. God bless you and may Tom rest in peace.
@finnskrydstrup18502 жыл бұрын
To your dear friend Mr Tom RIP, and live your life anyway you want, if you don't harm anyone why not, your life is yours, live it anyway fit for you ❤️
@jameslonergan58402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the memories of you friend Tom. Sounds like he found the place and lived the life he wanted to and was happy.
@KrayPurn2 жыл бұрын
He did it his way!!! Regardless of where we are, what we are doing, what our plans are, or what ever our lifestyle is or may have been...when that bell rings, it shall be answered!!! That man had the privilege of living on this earth for 67+ years, and most likely was more contented and self aware than any of us could ever hope to be. We should all be so lucky!!!
@dr.josefudeyama642 жыл бұрын
Paul...Tom is a lucky man to have had a true friend like you!!!
@bobbyoz82512 жыл бұрын
You have interesting videos thanks Paul.
@LB-ty6ks2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he brought a lot of joy to those around him. That's a legacy that's hard to beat.
@jameschurchill35142 жыл бұрын
RiP Tom and cheers to you Paul. Great video about obviously a great guy. I like to drink my bottle of red wine every day . I’m 70 and hope to live long enough to make it to the Philippines or back to Thailand (without jumping through more hoops than a trick dog in the circus). Hope to meet and Mae one of these days. God Bless. JC out.
@jipacek2 жыл бұрын
Nice tribute Paul, that story and how you've delivered it really touched me and you are right, not a bad way to go. Please make more videos :)
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@williamburnell5292 жыл бұрын
Good for Tom, he lived the way he wanted and was a good guy doing it.
@sunshineyogini4337 Жыл бұрын
What a great video of your friend. I learned a lot about life from your videos. Thanks for making then.
@cfc1001001cfc2 жыл бұрын
RIP Tom. He lived his own life on his own terms, and from what you experienced, he had many positive, kind traits. For guys wanting to retire to the Phils/South East Asia, it'll be good for them to decide before they leave the West as to what extent they want this chapter in their life to be a marathon or a sprint, to the extent that such things can be controlled. Tom chose the latter, to be sure...most of us, I suspect, would wish to do the former (established bad habits permitting), yet still carve out a path that is meaningful according to our own standards.
@perry84982 жыл бұрын
I’d say Tom was living like King , no hassles from a employer, living in a great country I take my hat off to him
@paulmillward70092 жыл бұрын
A nice send off for your friend.God bless hin, a true gentleman.
@Elementorandmore2 жыл бұрын
You are a great story teller! Great video.
@winpowell10242 жыл бұрын
Paul, I smiled and laughed all the way through your endearing homage to Tom. What great times and what a great friend you had.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
The best!
@johndev22122 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you lost your friend, he sounds like a kind soul. I envy anyone who can find a moment of biss in this world.
@LordTaylor0072 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you told that story as it is and with no bias whatsoever. You were certainly a real friend of Tom.
@amigodawn17282 жыл бұрын
Nice memories Paul. Always we remember the nice people we met, especially the uncomplicated ones.
@kendallhclement2 жыл бұрын
I am really sorry for your loss, Paul. I know you didn't want to make this video, but you made a very good point though... actually a great point. You made a point that I think we all need to hear. Live your life doing whatever it is that makes you happy over there. Life is too short to be miserable. I am not moving to the Philippines to be miserable. If I wanted to be miserable, I'd stay here in the US. Thanks again, Paul.
@georged76272 жыл бұрын
Do what ever makes you happy whatever you want 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@JasonFerguson12832 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a nice fellow. Sorry for your loss. Good friends are precious! Bad habits are still just habits and everyone has them.
@Texasbaboy2 жыл бұрын
Well said Paul. Man, RIP Tommy. Great stories you two had.
@quasiwipeout2 жыл бұрын
Paul, I just watched your video and wanted to say how touching it was. What a wonderful tribute to a friend. I've missed you lately here but love the goat and your style. Best of everything to you & Baby, I can't think of a nicer couple. I hope someday to run into you guys there. Who knows what is in store for us all huh? Bless you guys! Stay happy & healthy!
@tomcataleno91282 жыл бұрын
Very good tribute from you ,,,,
@vanwright36402 жыл бұрын
Great Story !
@lemmingsgohere2 жыл бұрын
A part of bliss is being non judgmental. Thank you Paul.
@jameslyn25072 жыл бұрын
To be honest not a big fan of your videos lately, but kudos to you for the heartfelt dedication. That’s the best tribute I have ever heard for another person. Respectful and very well spoken. I think he would be very proud of your video dedication, i would as friends like you are far and few. Sorry for the loss of your good friend, seems to have been a great person to have known…
@marivicremulla55402 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story of a happy good friend
@dougsmyth59362 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a great homage to your friend. Live your life to the fullest the way you want to not the way other people want. Enjoy your moments.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@gideonemmanuelalcantara73892 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Memories with a good friend is a treasure. Condolence and may his soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏽🌹💞
@betterbeats71659 ай бұрын
Great story Paul. You told it well and gave great respect to Tom. I wish I had met him.
@plantworks1002 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul my dear friend, I am so sorry for the loss of your good friend Tom Sullivan. I am praying that his family will get through this difficult time in their lives. I wish I could have known Tom, I'm sure that from how you describe him, he was an awesome person. I'm sure that Tom is in a better place now. May God truly bless Tom's family. Thank you Paul my dear friend for sharing this somber video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you and Baby Mae always.😊 😊 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@krisjavellana95032 жыл бұрын
Been living my life at the present, and that gives me incredible freedom, peace ,happiness and no worries. At the end we all dies anyways no point of stressing about the future,Be thankful for today for tomorrow was never promised! As long as your not hurting anyone youre good to go.
@lowtech672 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry Paul. Sounds like your friend was a good man. A man living every day to the fullest and having the time of his life. Best wishes.
@pspano1432 жыл бұрын
thanks, Paul.. sorry for your loss. I wish I could have met him.
@Bobsbud1002 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lovely man. You tell alot by a person for their compassionate love for animals, Daisy was a lucky dog I hope she is OK 👍
@helensalazar35462 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul,this is another reason why I subscribe to your channel. You put your thoughts out so eloquently plus the fact that you are always so full of wisdom. I just wanna say thank you for sharing them on this forum.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you
@nicolaas90852 жыл бұрын
Hi good person Paul, condolence to you friend Tom. A good story about friendship and good life when you are retire in The Philippines. This story is a tribute to your friend Tom. Stay safe and God bless and have a great Christmas eve. greetings from The Netherlands
@tonym36752 жыл бұрын
Paul What a wonderful Homage to your friend. I hope some of his family sees and hears this. What a wonderful friend you seemed to be of his and he to you. I was once told that "if you ever find a true friend, then you are blessed indeed". All other people are mere acquaintances along your life's journey. well, my youtube guy, you've been blessed it seems. So to everyone! If you have a true and good friend, let them know how much they mean to you. Give that to them so that they too when it's time for them to make that journey of passing, they will have that piece of you with them. In my life, I believe this: Love and caring are what we leave here with. Everything else just doesn't seem to really matter in the end. Believe me, I've been clinically dead twice in my life. That's all I care about now. Those that I love and those that I know love me back.
@jerrywilliams83982 жыл бұрын
Thank you I hope to have a friend like you when I pass.
@Mac-zq1js2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories Tom Sullivan I hope Tom's soul drifts up on a beautiful paradise island and off to the side of the beach an old pirate ship just stuff full of rum I can see Tom's big smile now 🌴🌴
@remigiocunanan94832 жыл бұрын
PAUL YOU ARE INDEED A FRIEND TO A FRIEND, TOM..! I FELT YOUR STORY, THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR.
@earlgrant88652 жыл бұрын
Great eulogy for Tom. I always look at your video I am in hilonges port getting ready to take ferry to cebu. Dumahete been there. But you are right a retired man should enjoy his last year in life. You are very lucky to have may. Hope you are doing ok and enjoying ife to the fullest. Take care God bless. I arrived here on 15 November 21. Ove the Philippines family very one family. God bless you Paul
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@yurdawg2 жыл бұрын
Another heart felt story from my favorite story teller. Nice job Paul. Sorry for your loss .
@scottpool47772 жыл бұрын
God bless Tom he sounds like a really really good man God bless them.
@francisp76092 жыл бұрын
A true touching tribute to your friend Tom. May he rest in peace and with a smile. 😊👍
@MrSridharMurthy2 жыл бұрын
A great eulogy and tribute to a friend ! Thank you for sharing ! The jeep is called "Owner" in the philippines !
@karlhungus18792 жыл бұрын
Ya, just have fun while you can still can and feel well enough to try. As long as its not hurting or neglecting anyone else, go for it! RIP Tom.
@dovoso56852 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing, sounds like Tom was a great guy, I am really sorry for your loss. It will sound out of place to say , but I really wish you a Merry Xmas. Let us hope that Tom is having a joyous drink now, with the angles.
@davidramsy30482 жыл бұрын
my condolences to you and your friend Tom. A Great tribute to your friend.
@standinkler53562 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Paul
@justlivinginarv60292 жыл бұрын
Well done, we go through life working hard if you get somewhere where you're comfortable and you can be who you are, it's the best way to be,
@golden.lights.twinkle23292 жыл бұрын
A nice tribute to your old friend.
@clyoest2 жыл бұрын
Wow such a great rememerence of a true friend 👊🙏 you're a good man Paul😉
@josephcmcauliffe17062 жыл бұрын
Great video 🤩 sorry for the loss of your good friend
@chazgregrrr4042 жыл бұрын
RIP Tom. You sounded like a really good friend and spirit. ❤️
@raymatheson35622 жыл бұрын
A very respectful blog to your friendship with Tom
@chuck55532 жыл бұрын
Great tribute Paul. I’m sure he was a happy, thoughtful and caring guy. Thanks for the video 🙏🏻
@randyguidry49582 жыл бұрын
Paul, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. It surely sounds like he lived out his last being happy with his life! Really that is all we can hope for. God bless
@robertdrevyanko86652 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss paul Tom sounds like a good friend and people like that are hard to find and even harder to loose but one thing I believe is the people we love that have passed away are never truly gone they live on forever in our memories and hearts and have become part of who we are through the rest of our lives as long as we hold onto there memories of the life they shared with us they live on forever ❤ stay strong my friend and keep on sharing your life with your friends and you will live forever in their hearts as we'll God bless you and baby mae. Respectfully your friend Bob
@jayjay_yah2 жыл бұрын
Your just as nice ,,,paul.
@Sharp028952 жыл бұрын
Sorry Paul for the loss of your friend. That was a nice tribute to someone that made a lot of people feel comfortable to be with. There are not enough people in this world like Tom for sure. It's nice that you because friends with him. Damn Covid disrupting so many things in our lives. May he rest in peace.
@billwilliams95272 жыл бұрын
Paul,, that was a outstanding remembrance, Tom would be pleased.
@guy36402 жыл бұрын
What a great tribute to your friend Tom. I can only hope that someone can find that much, good, to say about me when I'm gone. It is nice to know him a little thru your words.
@rogerrose48452 жыл бұрын
I don't watch many of anyone videos, respect your tribute. I think him and I could shared some laughs.