China Romance
All About China => Your trip to China => Topic started by: Arnold on September 15, 2009, 05:21:01 pm
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Hi Guy's , I've made it to Seoul this far . It seems those flight's are getting longer and longer . Lucky I had a nice Lady ( young ) sitting next to me . Talk and talk we did , as she was going to Guangzhou herself .. but for work . Shared many story's between us . I have four hour's to kill here , but like I alway's have said ... this is my favorite Airport so far . Kick back and have myself a real Coffee , and think of you Guy's . hahaha
I will report back from Shanghai , ones I have met up with Sly and maybe his new GF .
But give me a couple of day's first with my Sweetheart , before anything comes out of that Hotel room .:icon_cheesygrin:
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You quietly slipped away onto the plane. Enjoys and send our best, or your best and say it's from us? whatever? :icon_biggrin:
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Yeah...I remember your last trip Arnold...it was almost a week before you came up for air to give us a report.
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Have a blast Arnold, try to emerge from the hotel room now and again haha!
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Have a great trip Arnold, please keep us updated and pictures if possible.:icon_biggrin:
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Arnold, please tell that lovely woman, hello from all the brothers, good luck you two
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GOOD GOOD
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elizi, Welcome, you shocked me. My lady says Good, Good.
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Welcome, I had to go back and look at the photo ahoh, here comes Zhou,
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Zhou.
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Have a good trip Arnold. We know everything is good between you two. I have become a believer in Korean Air Lines and Seoul also. My trip over, they upgraded me to business class for free, now because i have a layover in Seoul they have given me a room at the airport. This was all for $875 RT from Chattanooga, Tn. Plus my Delta Air Miles get updated.
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Hi Arnold ;)
So now that you are there, I just have to finish all the things I have to do here in France, before coming in Shanghai for sunday, at morning ;)
BTW, as I would be at the airport for 07:00 am, I should be free for the breakfast and after too ;) (just need a bit time to go to the hotel to let my bag and so on and it'd be ok :) )
or we'll surely find a way to see each other anyway, I'll do my best for that ! THE FIRST ONE BROTHER I'll MEET ^^'
I just wish you and your wife all my best wishes, until I'll meet you :)
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arnold...sorry brother all the best on your trip mate...:icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:
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Jim B ,
Yeah Korean Airways, is much better these days, but not too long ago they didn't have a particularly good safety record, there pilots were a little too ''slap dash''!! In fact, all there international pilots had to undergo refresher courses in Germany, UK and the States, over a period of 18 months.
While working in Libya with a Korean main contractor, i became very friendly with one of the two pilots that flew the company/project aircraft. He was a Brit, that had emigrated to Canada. The other pilot was a Korean that had previously been flying 747's for Korean Airways, but had failed some sort of assessment after an altercation landing at Seoul Airport. I gather that he took early retirement, and ended up flying as a company pilot with my friend. My friend wasn't too impressed with this guys skills as a pilot, especially on his manual landing abilities, and refused to let him undertake any such landings.... haha!! My little pilot friend, did me quite a few favours, in saving me 12 hour road trips from Tripoli the Benghazi!! ...lol!!
As a footnote, i think my friend is now retraining with Air Canada on 737 400's
David....
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That's Martin by her side. That would make her Martin's beautiful wife, Zhifang Li.
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Hi Guy's , first thanks for all the best wishes . I did get to go out of my Room at about 6'00 PM yesterday and had a wonderful Dinner waiting for me at Qing's Parent's house . Her brother was also there . He has booked my Flight to GZ also , so pretty much not much to worry . Haha
Being together again is such a great feeling after almost seven month's and of course there is alot of catching up to do . We did make up a week already .:angel::heart:
I'm also hopping to meet Sly on Sunday for Dinner or on Monday before I leave for GZ for breakfast . I will leave SH on the 21st and not get back here till the 29th .
It's kind of rainy here the last couple day's , but welcome ... it's not too Hot and that is a good thing , remembering August .
Qing is getting ready now for breakfast , so I don't have too much time on here .
Photo's , I will try ... but only took a handful so far . If I find a way to put them on .. I will , otherwise when I get back . Qing does not seems to be too nervous about the interview yet , which is good to see . With all the proof we have , I think she will not get to nervous on the 23rd . Ater all ... she is a cool Chick !!!:icon_cheesygrin:
Later Guy's , she does not take too long to get ready , like some I know .
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That's awesome Arnold. Good luck to you both on the interview. Say Hi to Sly for us, we'd love a picture or two.
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I hope all goes smoothly at the interview and I'm sure your enjoying being together again.:heart: Wow 7 months is a long time. Good things come to good people so I'm sure you will have no problems! Best wishes to your wife and yourself.
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Arnold, please tell Qing, good luck and best wishes, we hope you two get the PINK paper at the Interview, if anyone deserves to pass its you two. :icon_biggrin:
and just remember to surface for air once in a while and let us know how you're doing.
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Coming up for Air ......... ahhhhhh . Ooops , sorry Sweetheart .
What do you mean we're on the Internet ????:huh:
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I, of course add my best wishes too. I know all will go well at the interview.
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Okay Guy's , I do have one Photo that I took just now eating Dinner at a Japanese Noodle Restaurant .
Sorry Guy's , photo is so big and I don't know how to shrink it . But with my Sweetheart's help at least I could put it here .:icon_cheesygrin:
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eheh, what a nice picture of you 2, Arnold ;)
btw, there are some tools on the web which can help to resize :)
or a very useful tool which is : Photoshop Lightroom :) (no need to have Photoshop, it just can be used without Photoshop) and it is really useful to resize many pictures with just one click (just select the pictures, resize, and you're done ^^)
(but it's a software...)
there can be other softs, like GIMP (freeware)
See ya on Monday, so ^^'
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Nice picture. All the best to the both of you.
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Arnold that photo was very good, thanke, by the way, are you sun burned, a true redneck or are you eating something spicy? :icon_cheesygrin:
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Hey Arnold, it seems I came back the right time to follow your trip. I wish you and TTT a really great time! Enjoy!
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Sorry Guy's , photo is so big and I don't know how to shrink it . But with my Sweetheart's help at least I could put it here .:icon_cheesygrin:
What Arnold?....are you talking about a noodle? :s
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Wonderful pic Arnold! Hope things are going as well as they appear.
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Love the pic...but now I am hungry!
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Martin...it's Noodles....NOT DUMPLINGS....:huh:
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Martin...it's Noodles....NOT DUMPLINGS....:huh:
Oh yes there are, there's fried dumplings in front of the noodles, first thing i spotted, nyom nyom!
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Martin...it's Noodles....NOT DUMPLINGS....:huh:
Oh yes there are, there's fried dumplings in front of the noodles, first thing i spotted, nyom nyom!
Sorry mate............I never noticed ...:s:blush::huh:
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Its good to see that you arrived safely and that you've finally surfaced.......:icon_cheesygrin:
Arnold that is a great photo, you both look to be enjoying your time together.
Have a good trip, I hope to read you posts!!!!!!
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arnold...is she related to Keren...she is such a stunner !!!!:icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin::angel:
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MM , I am Sun burnded as a matter of fact and I am eating something Hot also . Great guess or observation .
Hajo , thanks Hajo ... we are having a great time even though it's raining and overcast most of the time .
Thanks Ed , Mike and Dumpling Man , I think it did come out quite well ... even with me in it .:icon_cheesygrin:
Today , we just ran around most of the day to pick up paper's for the interview ... that we had to get still . We also went to the inner City for the Tourist Festival that is going on for ten day . It is all part of the upcoming Expo next year here in Shanghai . The German are all over the City with their Pretzel's and Beer . Almost 21:00 pm and it's time to get some zzzzzz and it's going to be a early start tomorrow , to a new Amusement Park ... with our little Boy .
I have more photo's , but not tonight .
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Hi Guy's , I've made it to Seoul this far . It seems those flight's are getting longer and longer . Lucky I had a nice Lady ( young ) sitting next to me . Talk and talk we did , as she was going to Guangzhou herself .. but for work . Shared many story's between us . I have four hour's to kill here , but like I alway's have said ... this is my favorite Airport so far . Kick back and have myself a real Coffee , and think of you Guy's . hahaha
I will report back from Shanghai , ones I have met up with Sly and maybe his new GF .
But give me a couple of day's first with my Sweetheart , before anything comes out of that Hotel room .:icon_cheesygrin:
Hi Arnold
Very nice to know that you come to China to meet your wife Qing , I am busy last days and just returned our forum today , I hope everything is going well with your trip . I will try to see the my time , please take good care of yourself and your wife ! :heart:
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Martin...it's Noodles....NOT DUMPLINGS....:huh:
Oh yes there are, there's fried dumplings in front of the noodles, first thing i spotted, nyom nyom!
It figures. Another dumpling monster. :icon_cheesygrin:
Maybe I will understand after I go to China. Mike 4747 do you have an opinion on dumplings after your visit?
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Shaun,
There just filled little dumpling type things, ...They can be filled with just about anything from meats to veggies. ...Nice, but nothing to go ''doolally'' about. There are far better foods/dishes over there, than dumplings....
David....
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yeah but the dumplings where one of the few things that keep coming back to remind you what they tasted like the first time you swallowed them:icon_biggrin:,
Don't tell Zhou I said that
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Yes...David5o is right...there are other foods that are just as great if not better. He just doesn't seem to appreciate dumplings. We won't look down on him for his shortcomings though. :s
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Yeah Mike they're like that old chip comercial, " bet you can't eat just one ", oh hell, I'm going to ask Zhou if we can have some tonight :icon_cheesygrin: :heart:
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Shaun,
There just filled little dumpling type things, ...They can be filled with just about anything from meats to veggies. ...Nice, but nothing to go ''doolally'' about. There are far better foods/dishes over there, than dumplings....
David....
Oh Oh David...Your for it now....LOL:icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:
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Super Moderators,
Please, Please, do not ban David5o for his comments on dumplings... We value most all of comments and judgments... If anyone is to blame it is me for I provoked it with my previous comment... I have it on good authority that he is going through dumpling withdrawal as we speak... He doesn't know what he is saying...
David, I got your back, I think you are OK for now! :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:
Shaun
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Ban Him...Ban Him...Ban Him....LOL only joking guys
And Shaun...Grrrr
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It is scary, how many dumplings you can eat. I have most defiantly been converted, and I haven't even tasted the fried ones yet!:icon_cheesygrin:
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those fried dumpling are very good but Zhou doen't make fried ones to often says they are not good for the body, but she will make steamed ones by the truck loads, hehehe, think I'll go warm up some now.
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Mike
you got my address, where's my parcel with the dumplings before I go:angel:
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Oh no Rob, if you ever ate some of these dumpling you would never eat Kerens dumplings, uhh, ahmm, :blush: you know what I mean right :angel:
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It is scary, how many dumplings you can eat. I have most defiantly been converted, and I haven't even tasted the fried ones yet!:icon_cheesygrin:
My wife would make them almost every day and what ever we didnt finish for breakfast, was fried and eaten for dinner. Maybe it's me or how my wife makes them but I've yet to lose any interest in eating dumplings. they're soooo good.
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I'm sorry to interrupt the Dumpling discussion . :icon_cheesygrin:
Yesterday was a super day for Qing and I and her little Boy TianChi . As the Sun finally came out and the Rain stopped . We got up early and went to the new " HAPPY VALLEY " amusement Park on the outer edge of Shanghai . Had to take a Taxi as this was the most convinent way to get there besides the Subway . We got there a little after 10am and had a blast on Rides all day till closing time . This was pretty much the first time we actually did something as a Family . I have never seen a seven year old be scared that much from some rides . The same goes for Qing , she could not handle the "WILD " ones .:s
Today Qing's Parent's are taking us out for Dinner , at one of the special and private Room place they alway's do .
After Breakfast , Qing and myself will climb the Huang Po Bridge , as it has stair's on both sides ... for a beautiful look at PuDong and the Bund .
Also looking forward to meet Sly tomorrow , after Breakfast we will take him to PuDong and up the new Financial Tower to take a Bird's eye view of the City . Then we go to Yu Yuan Garden for the Dumpling'
that all of China know's about the Xiaolongbao . Alway's a long line there but well worth it .
I will include some photo's from earlier and some from yesterday later .
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Arnold, now I know where the big smile comes from. But its a bad copy, Qing smiles far more lovely. :icon_cheesygrin: Really beautiful pictures!
Great to read that you enjoy your time. It must be fantastic to have Tian Chi with you. Unfortunatly we will have to wait until December to bring "our" boy to Denmark. I wish you all the best. It is always wonderful to read such great stories. Enjoy your trip!
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Great pictures Arnold but what is that fruit looking thing in the 4th picture?
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Sniff, sniff. I think they are Durians.
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Arnold,
Great pictures, and that one of the Durians, really brought back some memories from Hong Kong.. haha!!
Those bloody things used to stink the building out where i was first working in HK, every lunchtime the stall food traders congregated outside. As the building entrance was open, as it was also an Entrance to the MTR station and also had an open interior area up to the third floor.... the place absolutly stunk of the things, and mixed with the smells of other things cooking as well..lol!
They actually taste pretty good, but you need a peg on the nose to get close enough to eat them!! ...haha!! Can't think of any other fruit or veg with a stink as strong as those Durian things...lol!!
David.....
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David, I agree with you both on the God awful stink and that its very tasty, my wife introduced me to it in China and we were made to eat it out side, Hahaha !!!
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MLM,
I think a field is just about the best place to eat those bloody things, but very tasty just the same... hahaha!!
David....
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I don't know how you guys could get passed the smell.I never could
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Maxx,
With the peg mate, just don't use one with a strong spring!! ....haha!!
David.....
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Eheh, we finally did it ^^'
Even if the weather and the traffic was against us, we finally met :)
It was a real pleasure to meet you and your wife, Arnold, and to share very nice moments with you :)
Please don't say to other brothers that I am a mercenary because of my knife when we had to be checked before going to the highest tower in Shanghai, today ^^'
I hope we'll see again in Gz on the 26 September, even if it would be "short", on that day, to meet.
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I Love Durian :heart::heart::heart::heart:
Last time I had as much as I wanted to eat because my Sister-in-Law and my wifes daughter also loves Durian. We shared 2 Durian's between us on just under 30 minutes....
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Well Guy's , today is check out time and Qing's ge-ge is going to take us to the Airport at 10 am . He has made reservations not only in Guangzhou for us , but also in Hong Kong too . Talking about having a wonderful borther in-law .
As yesterday was a great day meeting Sly , it was like I knew him too ... for a long long time . He is a very nice Gentleman and of course wish him that he will find in Lyian his Love that he is seeking .
Like he say'd , it was raining yesterday ,so it was kind of a shame not to be able to see the City at it's most beautiful view it has to offer .
Had a wonderful breakfast and of course we had the Dumpling's for Lunch and a very nice conversation just about everything from China to his daugther and family . Qing got him a Taxi and told the driver where to take him ( back to the hotel ) . If thing go right , we could meet again in GZ and maybe also with Chong . I will leave him a note , as soon as I get the name of the Hotel we're staying in .
I do have photo's of our meeting , but I do not have anough time to load them now . I nust thank the brotherhood , for letting me meet up with some of our great brother's that we really are .
So , I will report back .. ones settled in and as time allow's . Remember , we are alway's busy making Honey . Haha
Later Guy's , time for some breakfast .
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As I got some time, I am uploading some pictures from yesterday ;)
I hope we'll meet again in Gz, Arnold, Lyian would be happy to know both of you (you and Qing ^^)
By the way, well arrived at the hotel, thanks again for everything :)
P.S : Thanks about the compliment, same to you would I say, and I totally agree about your thoughts and the way we talked together :) it just was very nice to talk about so many things:)
See ya later, so :)
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Thanks for the update guys. And good success for the two parties - Arnold and his wife with the interview, and Sly with his quest. Pictures are great :sleepy:
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Well all you that have been waiting so see the outcome of Qing's Interview ......
it is a big "YES" she passed it and as she put it " it was easy " . But of course she was very nervous at the beginning . As it happened , the Interviewer which was a younger Man ... only wanted to see my Passport and the Photo's of us together . That's it !!! All the paper's that we carried ( 30 pounds easy ) were not even ask for .
So you can imagine we are going to open a bottle of Champagne later ... to celebrate this special moment we been waiting for over a year . It's a great feeling , to be over with that part of Qing coming HOME :heart:
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Si Fu Arnold ... CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :icon_biggrin:
You and Qing deserved it so much to finally be together 24/7.
How come everything seems so easy for you ??????????????? :icon_cool:
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Arnold I got a feeling like its Christmas and its not even me that's gotten the wonderful news.
Genuinely delighted for you and your lovely Qing, you both deserve the Champagne, live it up a little, for sure you earned the right!
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Congratulations Arnold. Wonderful news.
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Congratulations Arnold to you and Qing , Yes we will all have a drink in celebration of Qing's success , regards Robert .
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Celebrations are the order of the day.That's one very big box ticked.:icon_cheesygrin: All the best to both of you:icon_cheesygrin:
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You both deserve this so much...Congrats to both of you mate....:icon_biggrin:
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Congrats Arnold. I am so pleased for you and Qing. That is the greatest news.
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Arnold,
Congratulations on Qing getting thru the dreaded interview. Now your relationship can begin as a 24/7 married couple.... Be scared, ....Be very Scared!! ....hahaha!!
All the best to you Both!!...
David....
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Arnold,
I knew you two would get the PINK, Congrats, so when do the two of you plan on coming home together?, Arnold, just think, no more sad farewells at the terminal, Zhou read had tears in her eyes she was so happy for Qing, she says you don't count, just Qing :icon_biggrin:, and Arnold, do as David says, be scared, because now your training will start, Muhahahaha !!!
Happy for the two of you.
Mike
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I know it has been a while, but how long has it taken you? By the way Mrs. Burk says congratulations to Qing.
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Si Fu Arnold ... CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :icon_biggrin:
You and Qing deserved it so much to finally be together 24/7.
How come everything seems so easy for you ??????????????? :icon_cool:
Arnold told them how we do in Denmark, then they didn't dare otherwise! :icon_cheesygrin:
Qing and Arnold, congratulations to both of you. I wish a long life with lots of happiness. May your relationship last the next 1000 years!
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Arnold...it's been a really long road for you and Qing. I am so happy to hear that you will finally get to be together with your lovely wife. Congratulations to the both of you.
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Congradulatoins Arnold to you and the lovely Qing
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Now you don't have to sit in your yard looking at the moon by yourself.
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Congratulations!!!! I might even drink a glass of Champagne here. You story gives those os us who are just starting out hope.
Shaun
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Congrats Grand Master Arnold and special wishes for your wife.:icon_biggrin: The both of you deserve your success.
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Arnold...I suppose that the young man must have read your entire blog and thats why there was no question about Qing and you!
Congratulations! Wish your gorgeous wife and you a long-life happiness together.
Let us see your smile bigger than ever...Maybe for the very last time!!!
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Qing and I thanks you all sooo much , especially Me .. for having all of my Brother's here and keeping me from going insane while going through all this waiting . So I owe all my brother's here a big thanks and may all of you have the same success as we did .
( The whole process took a little over one year to date ) Qing will make plans coming to America in Nov. , as she still needs to get certain Shot's and those are weeks apart . So ones those are done , it's time for me to pick her up at my Airport . Yeah !!!!
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Wonderful news Arnold. Congratulations!!! May life continue to bless your marriage and lives together.
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So ones those are done , it's time for me to pick her up at my Airport . Yeah !!!!
That will be a nice change of pace for you!
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So ones those are done , it's time for me to pick her up at my Airport . Yeah !!!!
That will be a nice change of pace for you!
Except this time ... with the LA traffic ... it'll be Arnold who will show up 'late' to pick up Qing. :icon_cool:
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Greetings Brothers,
Arnold let Zhen and I add our congrats to the list. Its nice to see finally your waiting is almost over. At least now its a happy waiting with out the dread hanging over you both.
Congrats again and we wish you many years of happiness with your lovely wife.
Regards,
Zhen and Brian
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I'm looking forward to the Qing arrives in America post in November already! :)
We are so used reading stories of wonder and awe on arrival in China, its easy to forget that its works the other way round too.
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Arnold congradulations again to you and Qing.WHat did you think of setting in the coffee Shop waiting? I thought it was realy intense.Watching all the women going up to the next floor and then see them start comming down.Some crying some laughing.
What time did you get there? how long did you have to wate.My wife was about the last one of the day so we left the consulate at about 3:00 pm.
Tell us some details.
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Arnold, I'm sorry I forgot to post and congrat you and Qing for your update and that all worked out for both of you :)
So, many congrats, for sure, you both can sing, even under the rain, and know that for sure, you'll live a happy life together :)
I'd be very glad to see you again in GZ if possible :)
I hope Qing will really like the difference between China and America :)
Anyway, she's with you, wherever you'd be :)
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Maxx , we had to be there at 07:15 and line up in front of the building in four lines , that is when I went up to the Coffee Shop . But after two cups , it was only 08:30 and the Interview's don't start till 09:00 and the Guy I ask , say'd they take about two hour's . That meant about 11am . I just went out of the Building and took a walk down the Street and to the Park across the street , watching Lady's Dance and the Man doing their thing . It's a beautiful Park . Qing didn't come out till 10 min. to 11am with a big smile and of course we fell into each other's arms with Joy . The People around us were all happy for us also .
Yesterday , we went to Lotus Mountain which was a nice relaxing day trip and we had Sushi Dinner ( all you can eat ) and Qing kind of got embarrassed because of how much I could eat . They were thinking of throwing me out .. I bet . hahaha
Today we pick up our Visa and go to the Train Station for HK . We're all packed up last night already .
Sorry , if I don't post many photo's now , but ones I'm back I will post many of our's .
Anyway , Qing is about ready and I need to go up and pick her up for Breakfast .
Later Guy's :icon_cheesygrin:
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Arnold That was really fast.It took my wife alot longer.I just hung out in the coffee shop and talked to all the other Americans.Me and my wife have ben to the park it is a nice park.I have pictures somewhere of us standing on top of the waterfall..
We stayed at the hotel right down the street from the consulate.And across the street from the park.Nice hotel 40.00 a night.It was a five minute walk to the consulate and probably a 15 minute walk to the post office.
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Congratulations on your pink paper for Qing and now you better hurry home and call in a house cleaning and exterminating outfit to get the house ready for your beautiful bride, when she arrives at LAX and yes I have my doubts about you being late to meet her plane as you will probably spend the previous 24 hours at the airport to make sure you dont miss her arrival, again good buddy, its wonderful news to hear and I am most happy for the both of you and now you will be together forever and ever
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Well , we finally made it out of the room . This is our last day in Hong Kong and planning on doing a Harbor Sighseeing tour today . Yesterday was Qing's Birthday and I took her out Shopping everywhere to find her a wonderful outfit , complete with Shoe's and Jewelery . In the late afternoon we did the Victoria Park and a nice Birthday Dinner in the Evening . I tell you Guy's , I need a break from this Woman , we can not keep our hands of each other . haha
Here in Hong Kong we see many Lao-wai's and I don't feel singled out , but the stare's are still there from all the Chinese Men ... especially me wearing my Shanghai Cap . The weather is not too bad , as there is a lot of shade because of all the high buildings so close together . People-wise this reminds me of New York in a way , push and shove your way down the street ... dare you want to go against traffic .
Anyway , coming here was pretty easy . We left GZ by Train to ShenZhen instead of taking the one to HK direct , because of the Border check point there . Then , we took the Subway to Hong Hum and a Taxi from there to our Hotel on HK island .
First day we went up to the Peak , I tell you ... it is one of the most wonderful View's that I can remember ever to see . We got up about an hour before the Sunset . It is very Romantic up there , as my bruised lip's will show . haha
It was also strange , seeing Chong's photo's from the very spot ... not just too long ago .
By the way , I ask Qing about the birthday of chinese people , she said .. she is 41 going by our Calendar and 42 by the chinese , that is for everybody the same . So sounds simple also .
I have to go now , as Qing should be ready to go for Breakfast ... which is not one of the best here at this Hotel ( GDH ) , where Qing's brother stay's all the time when he comes down to buy his brandname clothes . That remind's me , he want's to go to America just for going to the Outlet stores near Las Vegas . Thought that was funny and strange at the same time .
So ... later Guy's , I will resurface soon again .
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Arnold,
It doesn't matter what way your walking or what side of the street your on, you'll always be walking against a wall of people going in the opposite direction. ..lol!!
On a Saturday mornings, i used to wake up thinking what i could do or where i could go that day?? ...No matter what i had thought of, a million others had the same idea!! ...hahaha!!
Yes, the Peak is always a good place to go see when in Hong Kong. If you have enough time, go see the oceanarium too, they have a cable car going up to it, the views from there are pretty spectacular too...
Just too many things to do in Hong Kong but i don't think you have enough time to do them...lol!!
David....
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Wish Qing a happy birthday from me, Arnold :)
I wish we could see again before you leave. Will you leave from Shanghai?
Anyway, if so, for sure, I'll be waiting in front of the Holiday Inn up to your next coming... :D
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It was also strange , seeing Chong's photo's from the very spot ... not just too long ago .
Did you write ... "Arnold & Qing Was Here -- 09/2009" ... on top of the "Chong Was Here -- 06/2009" ????????????????????? :icon_cool:
If you get a chance, go to "Wing Wah" ... they have been in business since 1950. They're known for their Autumn Moon Cakes and Lao Pao ( Old Wives -- Wintermelon ) Mini Cakes ... the best in HK.
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If you get a chance, go to "Wing Wah" ... they have been in business since 1950. They're known for their Autumn Moon Cakes and Lao Pao ( Old Wives -- Wintermelon ) Mini Cakes ... the best in HK.
Chong , we did go by there ... but we bought our Mooncakes just a couple of Stores down the same street . Thanks for the tip .
The last day in Hong Kong was great . As we took the Harbour Cruise with Dinner . I must say , the Food served was actually very good . The Bus picked us up at about 5pm and we not only did to get to do the Cruise but also were shown the City for about an hour and a half . We didn't get home ( back to Hotel ) till about 11pm . The next day , was one to remember for sure . As we had bought six jars of Honey at Lotus Mountain and Qing bought for her brother 4 large bottles of Lotion ( that is not the same in Shanghai , even though it's the same brand name ) , and also two for her Mom . So we got to the Airport about one hour to spare , we had some Tea and relaxed and went over all that happened so far . Not realizing , we only had 15 minutes to get to the Gate for the flight to Shanghai . Well , did I realize that we had to go through the Security Check ? Of course not . Well , guess what happened there ? I , had packed the Honey AND the Lotion in my Carry -on . So ... no need to tell , what they did with that stuff ? Thank you very much , just what we need at home .
But , now after raising hell with them , we had two minutes left to get to the Gate . As Murphy's Law has it , it's of course the one the farthest away . We ran for our Life's , with each of us carrying bag's . So , we get to the Gate , only to find out ... it's closed already , but the shoot was still in place to enter the Plane . After begging with the Agent at the Counter and him making a call to the Plane , did he open the door for us again . I have never in my Life , run for a Plane . I'm the type that is alway's one of the first there .
Qing said , she never again wants to go to GuangZhou again . It is not a very pretty City and the Pearl River Cruise was about the best thing that we did on the Town , except for her passing the Interview and finally meeting our Translator ( Kelly ) . Taking about the Translator , she is the nicest Person ... one could ever meet . She does not work for Chnlove anymore . She is starting her own Agency for another Company . I invited her for Dinner and she brought along a friend .. that is also married to chinese Woman for six years and lives in GuangZhou . He is a Photographer by trade and along has his own Trading Co. on top of that . So , of course .. we got talking about Photoshopping . He thought that was funny , as he told me , that is exactly what he want's to avoid doing ... with all the Women that he will take Photo's of , for the Translator's Agency . He does everything with light's nothing else , no Computer touch-up here he said .
What surprised me was how young our Translator was ( 24 when me and Qing met and now going to be only 26 ) , but looks much younger . It's funny , she knows our whole Love Story and is very envy of it .
Anyway , after all the great time and the misshap's , it is so nice to know ... we will be together soon for good . Qing will need one more set of shots ( which are six weeks apart ) and then she will look for a direct flight from Shanghai , as she does not like to Transfer in a strange Airport . I told her , if you can't find a direct one , to go over Seoul . I find that Airport the nicest and the easiest to get around . That Woman of mine , she want's to pay for everything ( like when we met Sly ) she paid for all . But as I had some nice amount left of Yuan's , I just left them with her to use for the flight to America .
The parting at Pudong , was alot easier this time of course . As all this will come to an end with all the waiting all the time .
I think , the hardest thing for Qing ... will be the Food adjustment .
One more funny thing she mentioned , was that she was thinking of hanging clothes outside of my House ... when she get's there . Me and my Sister In-law ( Qing's brother's Wife ) had a good laugh on that one . She been to America many times and knows ... that is not a thing one does there . I can see my Neighbors seeing all the clothes hanging around the House already and lying on the Roof :icon_cheesygrin:
I say , it was the most enjoyable Trip for Qing and myself this time . I promised her Parent's , that we will be back some time next year together . I'm after all ... half Chinese now .
Thanks Guy's , for all your reply's and the Congrat's and hope it wasn't boring to read our Adventure into the unknown . I will be a regular again , as I have a lot of catching up to do .
I was sorry , not to be able to meet up with Sly and Chong in GuangZhou . It would have been a blast for sure .
Photo's ... after I get Home .
One more thing , I forgot to add ... is the fact that I was never asked to pay the $400 at the Interview or the Post Office we picked up Qing's Passport with the Visa inside . After the Lawyer told me to take dollar's for that with me , as they do not take Yuan's . Well , I'm not going to call them and let them know about that now . It was a nice Gift from the Government .. I suppose ? I take it ... why not ?
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A good marriage should be blessed with gifts, even from the government ... although chances are, they will figure it out sooner or later, IRS chased me around in France for years, and I owed them $0 !
BTW, drying clothes out in the sun gives them a fresh scent that cannot be achieved by a dryer ... the UV sterilizes mostly anything. But sure it's not decorative :icon_cheesygrin:
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BTW, drying clothes out in the sun gives them a fresh scent that cannot be achieved by a dryer ... the UV sterilizes mostly anything. But sure it's not decorative
Arnold, I guess you weren't in the country at the time? But once upon a time almost every home did this. They still sell the clothes hangers (different types). It had been making a small comeback to cut the electrical bill.
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Hi Arnold,
This was a great read and congradulations to you both. I cant imagine the wait you have both had to experience. Best of luck in your future together. I think i will always think of you two on May 9.
Dont worry about hanging clothes outside, everybody does it here. There is nothing like laying down on a clean sheet that has been dryed outside. Very fresh! You and Qing wont want to get out of bed and that cant be a bad thing, can it?
kenny
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Frank , Vince , Kenny ... you are all sooo right . That is exactly what Qing said . Nothing like letting the Sun dry it . BUT .... ????
Well , I'm home again and had some things waiting for me ... like broken Sprinkler's and of course the Water Heater had to start leaking while I was gone , but that should still be under warranty ... bought one of the better ones . No let me say ... the more expensive one , which doesn't mean anything nowaday's anyway . The all bad !
Well , now that you all know ... that I had stuff taken away from the Airport Security People in GuangZhou , right ? Well let it continue . To my surprise that was waiting at LAX , after making sure all was in the Suitcases that time ... that did not belong in the carry - on . Did it make a difference ? NO , because they opened all the Suitcases from the China flight and looked for all the Mooncakes . Yes , poor People including myself ... even the very special ones from Hong Kong , bye - bye and we thank you for letting us have them . Talking about being steamed up and I was not the only one . I thought there was going to be a small Revolution right there . They must of taken hundred's of them away . Well .... they have EGG in them and that is a NO - NO !!! What about the f...... eggs I had for breakfast every day ... are they going to dump me also . I really start to hate this place here , the more often I return . Besides , this got to be the uggliest and unfriendly Airport that I have ever been to .
Aaah , I'm too pissed to write more right now . Oh , yes ... the TEA is alright , you may keep that . Sometimes I wonder ... which is the Communist Country ?
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Hi Arnold,
Yes LAX is one of the worst in my memory, although JFK is pretty bad too. Pity about the Moon Cakes ... I smuggled 10 lbs of cheese once and made it through customs even though it started smelling, maybe that's why I got through ^_^. And I remember a lady from Tel Aviv which had a bag of oranges with her at JFK, she just ate them and made everybody in her line wait. The American immigration and customs do make you feel like you're cattle, there is no other place like it.
Moo! :D
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A couple of years ago my brother, me and my parents flew into JFK for my nephews wedding. Now on the way home we had a airport wheelchair for my 85-86 yo dad at the time he could just shuffle along and was getting out of breath and being the walk is long, it was just good to have. My mother (same age) had a sewing kit (needles, incase of a seam opening? ) and my dad had a pair of folding scissors? 2 inches (4 cm) when open. They almost tackled them for this. Seemed they figured he would leap from his seat get to the bag, open and find those scissors and hijack the plane? To Where? Florida? I politely suggested their stupidity.
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I flew from Newark, NJ once. Oh dear, what a dump of an airport. Even Heathrow is better than that place!
I've never been hassled by customs at Heathrow, although when I came back from Japan last year a Japanese couple with a box full of meat and fish got a bit of a rough ride!
I did get a grilling at Narita in 2007 - the guy was so sure I'd have a suitcase full of Playboy magazines, snakes and knives :-/!
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Hehe Heathrow is one of the worst ... is the construction there ever going to be finished?
The best airports I've seen were Frankfurt, Barcelona, Geneva and Malpensa (Milan), easy, quiet, clean, ... and Pudong seems decent as well. Well John Wayne in California is nice too, but it doesn't qualify as an international one. Oh yes, the new airport in Sharm EL Sheik is beautiful, except for the smell in the bathrooms, and the worst I have seen is Dakar/Senegal, Cairo, JFk, LAX and Miami, I almost missed a transatlantic from Miami because of their organisation, lucky I was flying business and had a bag that got checked through from Orlando, the Air Chance flight attendant closed the door as I stepped in, and while running through the airport I heard my name over and over ... come to think of it, I hate hotels and airports, have seen to many I guess.
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Actually without wanting to be seen as a flag waving paddy, Dublin Airport has to be the best for me. Very friendly pretty Irish lassies everywhere to help you with any question. Relaxed attitude, security are not anally retentive and have a bit of cop on..i suppose Al Qaeda don't see much political gain from bombing our little backwater airport and long may that last!
You can check your bags in and there are plenty of restaurants and places to sit down with your friends/family/beloved to say your goodbyes before heading towards the departure area.
The airport is pretty small of course compared to other European airports but I honestly believe its one of the more pleasant places to go though. After that Munich airport would be my favourite. Its super efficient, great links to the city and polite efficient staff..did i mention everyone's efficient!!
My least favourite DEPARTURE airport...without a doubt Beijing airport. You and your lady can barely get in the door before its ticket only, cant even check in your baggage and sit down with her for a bit and say your goodbyes before heading into the departure area. Jesus that sucked so bad, so many tears, and not just mine, at the entrance!!
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I myself think ICN in Seoul got to be my number one . Come out of Plane short walk to the Transfer / Security check point , up an Escalator and your on easy street ( nice two - way ) Mall strip with all the Gates to the right and easy to find and your on your way wherever . The last time I was in Germany in 2007 , I got picked up by my Mom And Uncle , which has been to Frankfurt dozen of times . Well , now it took him 1 - 1/2 hour to just get to the Car and out to the Autobahn .... it's so large .
As for Airline , I still think Asiana is the best overall , because they use the 777 / 200 and it's 3-3-3 seat's across and the 767
( I think ) 3-4-3 ... more side space and more leg room ... then the 747's 3-5-3 . And I been flying from the TWA day's , try'd them pretty much all . To Germany it's Lufthansa only for me , to get into the mood and start practicing my German .
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With the amount of tears that you two shed mate, why did you not just swim back:huh:
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Now I know why he is wearing his Lifejacket to say goodbye . Hehe
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Arnold your last day in Hong Kong sounds like you had a blast...Enjoyed reading all about your trip:icon_biggrin:
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Best airline for me has to be Cathay in economy, although Qatar is supposed to be excellent, just going through Doha is a bummer. Worst in flight is Air Chance, although they cleaned up their act on the ground, check-in is really easy at least in Paris. The planes, I hate them all, although I once slept really well on Air Chance thanks to a first class bump in a 747, very comfy! But I usually sleep anyway, I just felt a tad fresher after that flight than usual, even though I had plenty of Crystal Roederer ^_^
Hey Irish, I love Ryanair, quick, efficient, no BS. Great and cheap for a short ride. But I don't like Dublin airport as much as you do, security can sometimes be slow, and when you arrive, you walk past the exit several times in a labyrinth before finally managing to get out of the airport. Departure area is nice with the pubs/restaurants as you mentioned.
Arnold, you mean the new Franz Josef Strauss in Munich? It must be good because I don't really remember it, but it's really far from the city.
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Arnold, you mean the new Franz Josef Strauss in Munich? It must be good because I don't really remember it, but it's really far from the city.
Frank , in München ??? No , I have never been to Munich . I mean Frankfurt / Main Airport , it has grow so much it's a City in itself .
That's what you do when there is no Taxi anywhere empty . It was a Fun Ride . NO , I did NOT pee in my Pant's of the scary Ride . Hehe
What a great Singer this Woman is ... my LaoPo .
Our Translator and friend.
The birthday outfit I bought her in HK .
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Best airline for me has to be Cathay in economy, although Qatar is supposed to be excellent, just going through Doha is a bummer.
Hey Irish, I love Ryanair, quick, efficient, no BS. Great and cheap for a short ride. But I don't like Dublin airport as much as you do, security can sometimes be slow, and when you arrive, you walk past the exit several times in a labyrinth before finally managing to get out of the airport. Departure area is nice with the pubs/restaurants as you mentioned.
Qatar airways..no question THE BEST to fly with, super quality food, unlimited drinks (in economy class) and the stewardesses are honest to God model standard..every last one of them...you have not seen stunners like them until you've flown on a flight with 'em. You are getting first class experience in economy class..anyone that says any other airline is better..never flew with Qatar Airways..its that simple!!
Listen here Frenchie or is it Sour Kraut? , you need to eat more spuds!! :icon_twisted:
Great pics Arnold, is that another forum member in the last picture with his lady?
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Best airline for me has to be Cathay in economy, although Qatar is supposed to be excellent, just going through Doha is a bummer.
Hey Irish, I love Ryanair, quick, efficient, no BS. Great and cheap for a short ride. But I don't like Dublin airport as much as you do, security can sometimes be slow, and when you arrive, you walk past the exit several times in a labyrinth before finally managing to get out of the airport. Departure area is nice with the pubs/restaurants as you mentioned.
Qatar airways..no question THE BEST to fly with, super quality food, unlimited drinks (in economy class) and the stewardesses are honest to God model standard..every last one of them...you have not seen stunners like them until you've flown on a flight with 'em. You are getting first class experience in economy class..anyone that says any other airline is better..never flew with Qatar Airways..its that simple!!
Listen here Frenchie or is it Sour Kraut? , you need to eat more spuds!! :icon_twisted:
Great pics Arnold, is that another forum member in the last picture with his lady?
Irish , NO . That is our Translator from GZ and her Friend and Photographer for the Agency she want's to start . Just think , she is only 26 and thinking of doing it on her own already ... after three year's with Chnlove .
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And she's cute too ^_^
Yes sour kraut would be inline with the passport Paddy :D
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And she's cute too ^_^
Yes sour kraut would be inline with the passport Paddy :D
Hehe, Arnold sorry for hijacking your thread, I blame VOIP for sidetracking the whole thing :P
With looks like hers and determination I bet she'll go far.
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I don't let things like this bother me the least . Things should be said as one thinks of them , even if it does not fit the subject at the moment . I have done that all my Life . Sooner or later , I know we will be back on the Track , or procentages will fly everywhere .
Love the Roadway's at night (SH) .
Nice photo of our TianChi .
Qing's Dad's Bonsai Tree , this is a very hard art to make it grow after your will .
From the Financial Building ... the JinMao and the Oriental Tower .
The Train Station right from my Hotel Room ( the JingGao Hotel ) five minutes from the US Consulate .