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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #45 on: September 10, 2009, 04:48:04 pm »
Congratulations to you and MingZhi on your wedding . One more notch in the married column . I think I have a better idea , when your wedding is going to be than you . hahaha
Try the 10-10-09 Sat ?

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« Reply #46 on: September 10, 2009, 11:39:25 pm »
Yeah...you don't need to know when the wedding is.  When you are expected to show up, someone will let you know. hahaha

Congrats!!!  I wish you both a long and happy future together.

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« Reply #47 on: September 10, 2009, 11:49:58 pm »
I bet Paul will shave his Goaty on his wedding day . I used to have shoulder long hair like Chong , and my late Wife did not like much , so I got it cut the day before the wedding . Never felt sorry . Goes to show the Women do know what is best for us . hahaha ... well some of the times .

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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #48 on: September 12, 2009, 12:48:30 am »
I believe the Buddhist wedding will be on the 27th, but, by the Chinese lunar calender the date will be 09.08.09 a good day I have been told ! The next available "good day" it about a month latter and that's too long to wait. I've been told the goaty can stay! of course I don't believe it. Sort of like the calm before the storm.

It's not that I'm a bit messy or don't have a lot of money [well I suppose it is really] but Ming Zhi's sister told me last night that she would buy me a suit and shoe's for the wedding!!!!!!! errr thanks.

Last night a Buddhist master came to the house to check me over and do a bit of an examination of the state of my "Chi". Bit of a supprise! After quite a few back slaps and lots of holding the ends of my fingers I was said to be in a good state for a laowai, but required a few more sessions to get me up to speed. Ming Zhi was overjoyed so happy times all round !
 
Not sure what's planned for today, so nothing new there then. Just know there's going to be lots of food involved. I tell you everydays like christmas here, you never know what's in the next box!

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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #49 on: September 12, 2009, 09:24:11 am »
That would be so cool to experience. Better get to workin on that Chi. hehe.

I'll bet you can get a very nice suit and shoes for next to nothing in comparison to western prices. Good Luck Paul.
Alright earthlings, what form do you want me to take?....How about a taco, ....that craps icecream?  My trip to china

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« Reply #50 on: September 14, 2009, 12:02:10 am »
The wedding ceremony is defiantly getting closer, was bought my"lucky" red pants yesterday! as well as been taken to a tailors to be fitted up for a Tang suit. They all wanted me to go for a red silk number but it really was over the top, so they let me go for a nice conservative dark blue one instead. Ming Zhi already has her red silk chongsam, she looks so beautiful in I got all chocked up.

I'm looking forward to this afternoon because where off shopping. After being bought my "lucky" red pants I asked if I should buy her some "lucky" red underwear? Yes was the answer. Soooo I said she might have to try on a few different ones to see which looked best! Not sure if I'm going to get away with this, but it will be fun trying. :angel:

One thing I have noticed is the number of happy smiling faces you see on the street here, there are lots of them. Unlike back home were everyone seems miserable and defensive.  If I'm wandering about here and I catch there eye and smile there is a moment of hesitation or may be confusion then they break out into big smiles. It genuinely nice to see people being open and friendly towards each other. None of this "Who the #### are you lookin at" nonsense.

Last night I started giving English lessons to my new family's kids. They are all up for it and keen to learn. I was surprised by the standard they had achieved by say 10 yrs old. It seems Mama's house is the place these lessons will be held, under her watchful eye's. Maybe that's why there all so well behaved! It's nice to be able to give something in return, after all the kindness they have shown me. I suppose it's a face thing too.

Here's a question, do the Chinese understand the concept of a light meal/snack? Every time I sit down to eat it's like some sort of endurance event. Why do they insist on filling every inch of the table with food that in reality you would never be able to eat! I learned the Chinese word Bao which means Full. Even after announcing this loudly to all present Ming Zhi will always manage to slip another morsel into my bowl unseen. Am I missing some crucial social etiquette thing here. I do love the relationship the Chinese have with there food, no messing about, use you fingers, scoop it out of your bowl and spit the bones out! a good belch is also appreciated. It reminded me of an old Arab saying. " Eating with a knife and folk is like making love with your clothes on"

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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #51 on: September 14, 2009, 12:20:43 am »
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Here's a question, do the Chinese understand the concept of a light meal/snack? Every time I sit down to eat it's like some sort of endurance event. Why do they insist on filling every inch of the table with food that in reality you would never be able to eat! I learned the Chinese word Bao which means Full. Even after announcing this loudly to all present Ming Zhi will always manage to slip another morsel into my bowl unseen. Am I missing some crucial social etiquette thing here. I do love the relationship the Chinese have with there food, no messing about, use you fingers, scoop it out of your bowl and spit the bones out! a good belch is also appreciated. It reminded me of an old Arab saying. " Eating with a knife and folk is like making love with your clothes on"



You forget the other magic words that go with Bao.  That is Bao le - that you are full.  Best to be sure say 'Wo shi bao le.'  'I'm full'  it seem to work everytime for me.  But you also forgot a good fart as you leave the table!!!

But after three months I still cannot get used to spitting the bones and other odds and ends out onto the table top - regardless if there is a tablecloth or not.

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How come i got a warning level of 0% - I can only remember China Shark having a warning level.  Or are you preparing me to get a higher one soon!!!

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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #52 on: September 14, 2009, 01:18:37 am »
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But you also forgot a good fart as you leave the table!!!

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 LOL, :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin: Funny
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« Reply #53 on: September 14, 2009, 03:17:57 am »
Willy, you have a warning level one your screen?  I've never seen one of those. :angel:

:angel::angel::angel: Shaun :angel::angel::angel:
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RE: Paul goes to China
« Reply #54 on: September 14, 2009, 03:24:31 am »
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Willy, you have a warning level one your screen?  I've never seen one of those. :angel:

:angel::angel::angel: Shaun :angel::angel::angel:


Thats been on there showing 0% for a couple of months now.  Perhaps they are lining me up to be either a moderator or ex brother!!!!

Not sure what is the biggest punishment!!

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« Reply #55 on: September 14, 2009, 03:31:46 am »
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Willy, you have a warning level one your screen?  I've never seen one of those. :angel:

:angel::angel::angel: Shaun :angel::angel::angel:


Thats been on there showing 0% for a couple of months now.  Perhaps they are lining me up to be either a moderator or ex brother!!!!

Not sure what is the biggest punishment!!

Willy


Willy,

I think we all have them. Mine has been at 0 since the first day.

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« Reply #56 on: September 14, 2009, 03:50:45 am »
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Willy, you have a warning level one your screen?  I've never seen one of those. :angel:

:angel::angel::angel: Shaun :angel::angel::angel:


Thats been on there showing 0% for a couple of months now.  Perhaps they are lining me up to be either a moderator or ex brother!!!!

Not sure what is the biggest punishment!!

Willy


Willy,

I think we all have them. Mine has been at 0 since the first day.

Shaun


As I cannot see yours and maybe you cannot see mine then maybe our own is only visible to us as individuals.   Which if you were female which bring forth - 'you show me yours and I'll show you mine'

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« Reply #57 on: September 14, 2009, 04:24:40 am »
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Quote from: 'shaun' pid='16565' dateline='1252913506'

Quote from: 'Willy The Londoner' pid='16564' dateline='1252913071'

Quote from: 'shaun' pid='16563' dateline='1252912677'

Willy, you have a warning level one your screen?  I've never seen one of those. :angel:

:angel::angel::angel: Shaun :angel::angel::angel:


Thats been on there showing 0% for a couple of months now.  Perhaps they are lining me up to be either a moderator or ex brother!!!!

Not sure what is the biggest punishment!!

Willy


Willy,

I think we all have them. Mine has been at 0 since the first day.

Shaun


As I cannot see yours and maybe you cannot see mine then maybe our own is only visible to us as individuals.   Which if you were female which bring forth - 'you show me yours and I'll show you mine'

Willy


Willy,

Hey! Hey! Hey!  --  They'll be not any kind of talk like that here! :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:

I think it is to let you where you stand if you have an edgy personality.  And that is between you and the mods.

Of course if they can let everyone see we could used it a class envy.  I will only talk with 50% or above. :icon_cheesygrin:

Shaun

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« Reply #58 on: September 14, 2009, 09:37:36 am »
Willy Shaun everybody has the warning level on there posts.Even the Mods and admin.It is only there so that we can warn you if you start a aurgument or a verbel fight with another member.

it works off of a percentage scale 20 being where it starts. 20% warning  will get you a repermand from a modd.And a letter from the modd that issued the warning.It does increas from there up to 100% if you reach a 100% it results in a ban for life.

That being said.One modd cannot ban anybody.You must post the reason in the modd section and put it to a vote.With majority rule.If there is a tie in the votes the adm or the teck guy's will break the tie.

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« Reply #59 on: September 15, 2009, 12:22:00 am »
#1 yes it is set on a timed bases.1 hour to 1 month.Modd picks the length of time.The warning is in effect

# 2 yes
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