Jibbby

[JIBBBY]

No Marz I'm not that cool.. Certainly not an actor... Do ok with the ladies though..

Ok guys, enough fun and games with Jibby.. I gotta bail out.. Back to the fights later on tonight.. Need to pound out those prop bets later on!!!!

[Beelzebubzy]

Look me up and send me a pm around that time Nunya.. Might be able to help ya out.. LA Poker Classic you say?.. That's great....

Makes me want to watch the movie ROUNDERS again to get fired up.. LOL.. I play once in a while myself at the Hollywood Park Race Track where they run the ponies..

You really dont learn.

[Skel]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[Crassus]

I'm trying to get out of the US altogether, however.

Viet Nam hoss

[NunyaBidness]

Viet Nam hoss

Trying to talk the wife into Thailand, but she's racist against asians.

Problem is insurance no matter where we end up at this point. We were all ready to go and then I was diagnosed with my disease, so its have insurance or pay $60k every year out of pocket for meds. So we've got to find a place that'll get us on the public health system, and that she won't hate.

[Rubber Guard]

Iraq or Australia

[MD]

Trying to talk the wife into Thailand, but she's racist against asians.

Problem is insurance no matter where we end up at this point. We were all ready to go and then I was diagnosed with my disease, so its have insurance or pay $60k every year out of pocket for meds. So we've got to find a place that'll get us on the public health system, and that she won't hate.

Have you tried Belgium? Not sure if it can accommodate you, but it's a beautiful country.

[Vaughany]

Have you tried Belgium? Not sure if it can accommodate you, but it's a beautiful country.

"Belgium, Why would anybody have to go to Belgium?"

http://youtu.be/oLpZLPyfgKU

[Vaughany]

All about Netherlands nunya....Maastricht is the place to be!

[Crassus]

Trying to talk the wife into Thailand, but she's racist against asians.

Problem is insurance no matter where we end up at this point. We were all ready to go and then I was diagnosed with my disease, so its have insurance or pay $60k every year out of pocket for meds. So we've got to find a place that'll get us on the public health system, and that she won't hate.

That is tough. Europe might be a good call, Denmark is awesome. Not really beachy but it's nice.

[JIBBBY]

Trying to talk the wife into Thailand, but she's racist against asians.

Problem is insurance no matter where we end up at this point. We were all ready to go and then I was diagnosed with my disease, so its have insurance or pay $60k every year out of pocket for meds. So we've got to find a place that'll get us on the public health system, and that she won't hate.

Thailand is awesome.. Language barrier is rough though just like in Costa Rica.. Cost of living is dirt cheap though.. Medical coverage should be decent in Thailand, Dental is even better.. Vietnam isn't bad at all either.

Philippine Islands might be the best out of the bunch though in my opinion.. Lazy quite beautiful laid back beach towns, safe and cheap. White sands and crystal blue waters.. Live like a King for almost nothing.. Nice place to retire and die of old age....People all speak English and are very friendly, they love Americans (long time) if single.. Really sweet girls.. Health and hospital care is a bit suspect though on some of the islands.. Stay out of Manilla, could get jacked...

Negril and Montego Bay, Jamaica is pretty cool too if you can pay and gain citizenship and don't mind being around friendly poor black island people mon.. Cost of living is reasonably cheap and they really like Americans too.

Hawaiian Islands aren't too shabby a place to settle down and retire either if you have the bank roll to do it.. Could be subject to Island fever after a while though...

My take on beach destination living..

[Sacrelicious]

Trying to talk the wife into Thailand, but she's racist against asians.

Problem is insurance no matter where we end up at this point. We were all ready to go and then I was diagnosed with my disease, so its have insurance or pay $60k every year out of pocket for meds. So we've got to find a place that'll get us on the public health system, and that she won't hate.

Canada is pretty dope.

[JIBBBY]

Canada is pretty dope.

Only in summer Sac.. Brrrrrrr... Hate the cold....

Last gf was from Ohhhh Canadaaaa.. Cool chick though, she would never let me turn on the heat and insisted that I keep all the windows open at night.. I froze my arse off in that relationship literally in winter time even here in Cali..

If Nunya is battling an illness I think an island destination is the call as it just might help him heal up.. Any where dry and hot even.. Why do you think all the old Jews migrate to Florida beach cities?

Smart race of people and live along time. They always play the safe angles... I'm not Jewish either but I know...

The north pole will send ya to the early grave I think if you're old school and sick.....

[NunyaBidness]

All about Netherlands nunya....Maastricht is the place to be!

Yeah, we liked it there quite a bit. Spent a lot of time in Leiden, really enjoyed it.

[NunyaBidness]

Canada is pretty dope.

They're cracking down on the gambling situation, so definitely not heading there. Plus we want to get away from the snow.

[NunyaBidness]

Have you tried Belgium? Not sure if it can accommodate you, but it's a beautiful country.

Haven't been there, we keep taking trips to see what places we can handle living in that would fit our situation.

Central America is a no go, the humidity just ain't no good.

Most of Western Europe would work except its hard to get in, which I don't understand, because everyone I've ever talked to while in England complains about all the immigrants who leach off the system.

[NunyaBidness]

Thailand is awesome.. Language barrier is rough though just like in Costa Rica.. Cost of living is dirt cheap though.. Medical coverage should be decent in Thailand, Dental is even better.. Vietnam isn't bad at all either.

Philippine Islands might be the best out of the bunch though in my opinion.. Lazy quite beautiful laid back beach towns, safe and cheap. White sands and crystal blue waters.. Live like a King for almost nothing.. Nice place to retire and die of old age....People all speak English and are very friendly, they love Americans (long time) if single.. Really sweet girls.. Health and hospital care is a bit suspect though on some of the islands.. Stay out of Manilla, could get jacked...

Negril and Montego Bay, Jamaica is pretty cool too if you can pay and gain citizenship and don't mind being around friendly poor black island people mon.. Cost of living is reasonably cheap and they really like Americans too.

Hawaiian Islands aren't too shabby a place to settle down and retire either if you have the bank roll to do it.. Could be subject to Island fever after a while though...

My take on beach destination living..

I know lots of poker players who have moved to thailand, but most of them are single and love the nightlife (read:hookers). I just want peace and freedom.

Places like Jamaica and Mexico become problematic because I really don't want to live in a gringo community, but don't want to live somewhere where the wife will feel unsafe (even if its totally fine).

[FightFightFight]

They're cracking down on the gambling situation, so definitely not heading there. Plus we want to get away from the snow.

In what way are they cracking downÉ

[NunyaBidness]

In what way are they cracking downÉ

A lot of the payment processors are leaving, matchbook is leaving canada, I haven't followed enough of to have an expert opinion as to what or why is happening, but there's some sort of pressure being applied.

[FightFightFight]

Yeah. Its hard to say. Its illegal here, but equivalent of J-walking.

[Wilbo86]

Come to Australia Nunya

Pros: very laid back, safe to the point of tedium, great climate.
Cons: cost of living is high but it doesn't sound like it'll be that bad for someone in your situation. Long way from anywhere for travel purposes.

[NunyaBidness]

Definitely have thought of that as an option before, no taxes on gambling winnings in australia which makes the cost of living effectively lower than it is here for me.

Do you know anything about the immigration procedure or public healthcare?

Only downside, is I promised the wife that wherever we go she'll be allowed to visit her family 4 times/yr that would be significantly more expensive.

[Sacrelicious]

They're cracking down on the gambling situation, so definitely not heading there. Plus we want to get away from the snow.

VPN/Bitcoin/Modicum of intelligence = ?????

Might be being a bit naive here though.

[NunyaBidness]

VPN/Bitcoin/Modicum of intelligence = ?????

Might be being a bit naive here though.

Bitcoin is still pretty underused.

I was VPNing to access non-us sites for a long time, but the hassle of using an address and having foreign bank accounts was more trouble that it was worth. Never felt like any of the money was safe.

[JIBBBY]

Come to Australia Nunya

Pros: very laid back, safe to the point of tedium, great climate.
Cons: cost of living is high but it doesn't sound like it'll be that bad for someone in your situation. Long way from anywhere for travel purposes.

I've never been Aussie land.. Or Kiwi land Wilbo..

I love to surf and scuba too.. Great barrier reef is certainly on the bucket list.. I've never seen a Kangaroo in real life either...

I would love to go to Australia for Holiday and will soon. I just hate to fly now as I get older, it's first class, exit row coach or bust for this tall lad as I know it's a very long flight...

[Sacrelicious]

Bitcoin is still pretty underused.

I was VPNing to access non-us sites for a long time, but the hassle of using an address and having foreign bank accounts was more trouble that it was worth. Never felt like any of the money was safe.

localbitcoins.com ? Or too much value lost in the exorbitant exchange rates?

[NunyaBidness]

localbitcoins.com ? Or too much value lost in the exorbitant exchange rates?

That's not what I mean. Very few books use bitcoins to make it viable at this point. Still easier to just use skrill, set up a post office box, list it as your apartment number and you're pretty good to go.

[Wilbo86]

Definitely have thought of that as an option before, no taxes on gambling winnings in australia which makes the cost of living effectively lower than it is here for me.

Do you know anything about the immigration procedure or public healthcare?

Only downside, is I promised the wife that wherever we go she'll be allowed to visit her family 4 times/yr that would be significantly more expensive.

Public healthcare is good even though it generally gets criticized heavily. Mixed public/private system, government rebate if you have private healthcare. Most people don't consider what we've got in light of whats offered elsewhere, even when compared with other developed countries. Private is world class, as is public but its also known for long waiting lines, obviously more relevant for anything elective.

Immigration could be a problem depending on your situation. Most of the people that i know having problems are recent graduates and Europeans looking for working visas. You're best bet would be to apply for permanent residency, not sure how that works but could have a few conditions. A lot of guys I studied with eventually got permanent residency but don't know much about specifics. If you do end up considering it, do research on what healthcare you are eligible for under permanent residency vs other options.

Cattle-class return tickets to LA are not cheap, about 2k each or more around Christmas. Probably exclusionary if you're planning on going back 4 times a year.

[Wilbo86]

I've never been Aussie land.. Or Kiwi land Wilbo..

I love to surf and scuba too.. Great barrier reef is certainly on the bucket list.. I've never seen a Kangaroo in real life either...

I would love to go to Australia for Holiday and will soon. I just hate to fly now as I get older, it's first class, exit row coach or bust for this tall lad as I know it's a very long flight...

Perfect if you're looking for scuba and surf Jibs. Do it, but don't expect the flights or anything else to be cheap!

[Pmoney]

[illmatick]

hey man you guys went a little too hard on Jibby in here, it's one thing if he was a piece of shit but I don't sense that . I'll help him with his deductive reasoning skills but I can promise he does have something in his mind worth learning from.

we all do ,

we can all get better and we can all do better.

[JIBBBY]

^^ I like this guy.....

[DUBnation]

Awww

What a roller coaster this thread has been.

[illmatick]

aint no awwww


act like a demon around me and I'll treat you like one.

You're not as smart or as savage as you think. Believe that.

[MD]

hey man you guys went a little too hard on Jibby in here, it's one thing if he was a piece of shit but I don't sense that . I'll help him with his deductive reasoning skills but I can promise he does have something in his mind worth learning from.

we all do ,

we can all get better and we can all do better.

I agree, but here's the thing; I tried to help JIBBBY multiple times, but the guy just came over the top with insults. Did the exact same thing to other people in this very thread.

Guy is too defensive for his own good.

aint no awwww


act like a demon around me and I'll treat you like one.

You're not as smart or as savage as you think. Believe that.

Wait, you couldn't be... What's your Twitter handle?