It is with a heavy heart that I break the news that our long-time friend Willy has passed away.
Willy passed away on October 11, 2021, with his wife by his side.
Willy lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to many of the men here that came seeking help and advice. I only ever met him once but I had many conversations with him and joked and traded cultural insights with him on this site and private communications.
I have missed his comment and remarks.
I hope you will join me in wishing him a well-deserved farewell.

"Still happy to be living in Goungdong Province and witnessing what is taking place here .

Willy"

I have a friend in Guangdong. She lives about an hour from Guangzhou.
She is 45 years old. She is divorced. Has 12 year old twin girls and a 6 year old son.
I have only spoken with her on wechat and have not met her in person. 
She seems like a very nice person. She smiles and laughs a lot.
She is wanting to find a NON-Chinese husband.
Anyone interested in pursuing a friendship/pen-pal with her can add her as a friend on Wechat.
She is the lady in red in the group photo. 
Email  me and I will share her contact information. vpatrol4@outlook.com

Come on guys! Are you shy? where's your sense of adventure? 200 people have read this post since I posted it and nobody has the nerve to strike up a conversation with a sweet  Chinese lady. Its easy. wechat has a built in translator. you can write in English and she will understand. You can translate her Chinese response in an instant. She don't bite. What's the worst that can happen?

If she doesn't peak your interest then there are a few other ladies I know and can put you in touch with.

email me at vpatrol4@outlook.com

I have tried messaging Willy a few times without success. His profile shows his last visit to the site on Oct 7th 2021. I am gonna try to get a hold of his little Scottish mate and see if he knows anything.

ANY ONE KNOW THE STATUS OF WILLY?
I messaged him last week and have not received a reply. I hope his is healthy.

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