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Vince G

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« Reply #75 on: February 16, 2010, 08:48:50 am »
Congrats! David to you both. You came a long way in the past few months. :icon_cool:

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« Reply #76 on: February 16, 2010, 10:24:37 am »
Dave......


Couldn't be more pleased for you, as Vince stated, ...You've come a long way these past few months, and it seems to have paid off in dividends for you.

Congratulations, ....Stage two of ''The Journey'' Now Begins!!!

All the Very Best to you Both.......



David.....

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« Reply #77 on: February 16, 2010, 11:18:12 am »
Congratz David,

I am sure both you and Ming will be very happy.  I could see that in photo #3.  What a great looking couple.

You are a very lucky man and of course she is a very lucky woman.  I am happy for the both of you.

Shaun

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« Reply #78 on: February 16, 2010, 03:21:39 pm »
David,

having experienced exactly what you experienced at the hotel when i was
reading your post i felt like i was there hearing her rip into the hotel man. it
is amazing and sometimes humorous when they sit back and just wait paitiently
until its time and then unload on the poor unsuspecting fool at the other end of
their displeasure. and it comes from a woman who would have to stand on a chair
to look them in the eyes. you just have to love it when they do this.

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« Reply #79 on: February 16, 2010, 05:15:47 pm »
Unreal David,congrats mate,brings tears to my eyes to know you have hit it off,what a gal,wow........as a fellow aussie(sorry,New South Welshman mate,haha),all the very best for your future together......cheers bro....
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« Reply #80 on: February 16, 2010, 10:23:22 pm »
David,

My sincerest wishes for a life-time of happiness and bliss.  Such joy could not have been given to a more deserving person - and such a beautiful lady too!  Go well, and take kindly of the gifts of life.  These dreams are made in heaven.

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« Reply #81 on: February 16, 2010, 10:29:33 pm »
Quote from: 'ttwjr32' pid='31890' dateline='1266351699'

David,

having experienced exactly what you experienced at the hotel when i was
reading your post i felt like i was there hearing her rip into the hotel man. it
is amazing and sometimes humorous when they sit back and just wait paitiently
until its time and then unload on the poor unsuspecting fool at the other end of
their displeasure. and it comes from a woman who would have to stand on a chair
to look them in the eyes. you just have to love it when they do this.



Yeah too many of them supercilious undersized pricks around in China, I think they are compensating for their size haha.... And great story,wish you both all the best, and more of the same !
« Last Edit: February 16, 2010, 10:31:00 pm by odysseus007 »
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« Reply #82 on: February 17, 2010, 01:20:13 am »
David , what a great Story ... that I really think of the Brotherhood and hope we all had at least a little to do with your wonderful success with your lovely ... soon to be your Wife and soooo much more I'm sure .

Ps: yeah , instead of spending your Money ... she is saving it . Very generous of you to reciprocate the way you did . I did do the same , also a $ 1000 Dinner for 12 ... but only payed half , had my Uncle take on the other half . haha

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« Reply #83 on: February 17, 2010, 01:57:59 am »
Great story David - is it not suprising what can happen in a short period of time -  and congratulations,  maybe we will be celebrating a lot of weddings this year.

Do not be too concerned about your Angel ripping into people and saving 4000 rmb.  My wife does that at the market when buying 2 rmb of vegetables!!!!!

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« Reply #84 on: February 28, 2010, 07:18:19 pm »
Episode 5...the end of the beginning !!!

Greetings Bros, it is not so easy to write this post !! So much humming around in my head, so many emotions, impressions and memories, I think I could probably write a novel here...but I will keep it short !!!

Firstly, and in response to your particular question Arnold...yes, you have no idea what I owe to the Bros, and to all the good advice and info. I have got from you all after so many failures !!!

After 5 abortive trips to China, I was determined that this one would be my last...either it worked or I would give it all away !!

So...I prepared PROPERLY for my meeting with the delightful Ming...and again I say for those of you beginning this journey....Get on to QQ or similar and dont attempt it without extensive personal communication...because it works !!! Of course, there can never be guarantees.....but you sure cut down the odds of failure if you can do this web-cam thing for a lengthy period.

The result of listening and reading all the advice was that I met a Woman whom I already knew, who I was familiar with, who I was comfortable with...there were no jagged edges, no falsehoods, no shocks or disapointments.

Our meeting and our time together became but a wonderful extension of our many hours on QQ together where we got to know each other very well. I was 90% in love with this Woman before I stepped on the Plane......it only needed a reality check on the "Chemistry" before we both knew it was right.

The end result is beyong anything I could have dreamed of...I know we will both be very happy together .

So here I am, back in Perth with that sick, empty feeling that I have heard about from others in the same situation...its not nice is it ?? I shoudnt be here, I should be back there with her...and I am not happy !!!!!!!!!!!!

But I plan to go back in April....we will get married then, in China and add another chapter to our lives together...then we have the grinding, soul destroying machinery of the Immigration Department to negotiate...how I will cope with this is yet to be seen....a lot of angst I think.

On a lighter note, I was somewhat worried about communication with my future father -in-Law, he knows no English and my Chinese sure aint conversational yet. Ming was doing a good job as interpreter, but I wanted badly to get to know the Man, because of course, he is the Boss...despite Mother -in-Law directing the traffic on any ocaision we were together.

Surprise, surprise, the old fella was once on duty in Mongolia and learned a lot of Russian while he was there....my Russian is pretty good so amazingly we were able to have a good natter in Russian....nobody else had any idea what we were talking about..it was terrific and we cemented our friendship in endless toasts in Chinese whisky which tastes a bit like gnats Pi** but kicks like a mule after umpteen glasses !!!! I introduced him to Jonny Walker (at huge cost to me might I add) and then the stakes were a bit more even !!!, I finally got him hopelessly sozzled and we were the best of mates and probably made complete fools of ourselves...I know this because we both got a severe bollocking from our respective partners the following day...not to mention giant hangovers :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:

Herself was a pure delight...I never before was treated like this and I am working hard to get used to it. Nothing is too much trouble for this dynamo of a Lady...so much drive and energy and good humour and genuine happiness...well I could go on all day but I will bore you all to death !!!!

I am probably thre happiest Man in the World about now...although there are many of you who will challenge that statement........but its true.

Parting at the Airport was a horror.........I did not get my equilibrium back for many hours...what a wrench...both of us were devastated that the journey had ended...but we have much to look forward to, many happy times and adventures together as our lives become the best they can be...together.

Again, eternal thanks to all of you who helped make my little dream come true...always you have a special place in my heart.

David

ps..some photos here...Vince, I hope they are not too big for you this time...I wouldnt want to strain anything with oversize insertions in the post :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:

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« Reply #85 on: February 28, 2010, 08:51:39 pm »
I'm so happy for you David, it is gladdening to see good things happen to good people ! We beat the system in the end !
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« Reply #86 on: February 28, 2010, 09:31:20 pm »
David,

well congratulations on the very best of endings on this journey. now as you get all the paper work done to have her
come to australia just be patient especially if it is like the USA immigration. when she gets there you will begin your journey
with her like Sisi and i are doing. and i might add that it is a wonderful journey to be on. i wouldnt change anything that
has happened as i feel i am the lucky one in finding the type of lady i have found. i just wish i had found her may years ago.
P.S.
from all your pics is all you did in China was eat???  hahahaha just a joke as i know from living here
everything is based on Family and good Food get togethers. maybe if we did that more in the west
we wouldnt have so many disfunctional families as we have. the chinese work just as hard if not more
and they still find time for family and or freinds get togethers everyday that you dont eat at home.

Ted

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« Reply #87 on: February 28, 2010, 09:49:19 pm »
David,

Congratulations!!!!  I am soooooo happy for you.  You deserves this happiness.  As I have read from many others I know there is a tremendous sadness as you are not with her.  May the time between now and April pass swiftly to the point that it only seems like yesterday you were saying goodbye.

So, Johnny Walker and a little Russian got you to the point of friendship with the father.  Excellent!!  (newbies remember that) Remember that even though the both of you suffered a little scorn from the women folk and of course the old feeling of why did I do that, it may have been the icing on the cake that sealed the deal so to speak on a happy future.  Of course I am sure your personality and Ming's glow of happiness was the most important factors in the decision.

I lift a toast to you my friend, with many years of happiness.

Shaun
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« Reply #88 on: February 28, 2010, 10:03:26 pm »
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David,

well congratulations on the very best of endings on this journey. now as you get all the paper work done to have her
come to australia just be patient especially if it is like the USA immigration. when she gets there you will begin your journey
with her like Sisi and i are doing. and i might add that it is a wonderful journey to be on. i wouldnt change anything that
has happened as i feel i am the lucky one in finding the type of lady i have found. i just wish i had found her may years ago.
P.S.
from all your pics is all you did in China was eat???  hahahaha just a joke as i know from living here
everything is based on Family and good Food get togethers. maybe if we did that more in the west
we wouldnt have so many disfunctional families as we have. the chinese work just as hard if not more
and they still find time for family and or freinds get togethers everyday that you dont eat at home.

Ted


Yes Ted...sad to think of all the wasted years...but the future is bright, life is good again...what more can a Man ask for ??

You are right...so much eating, but at least it is "light" food...not so much protein as in the West and its only a question of capacity, not calories...but I did put on 2 kilos in 10 days...but then again, herself says I must put on 5 more and she will be happy that I am at a healthy weight !!!!

I have worked all my life to keep the flab off because at my age excess fart causes all sorts of peripheral problems !!!  ...But she must be obeyed, I learned that very quickly :icon_cheesygrin::icon_cheesygrin:

by the way, I introduced her to croissants, butter, cheese and jam for breakfast...she loved it...but I better be careful, sure dont want her to get the Western Blob disease :s:s

Cheers

David

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« Reply #89 on: February 28, 2010, 10:13:46 pm »
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I have worked all my life to keep the flab off because at my age excess fart causes all sorts of peripheral problems !!!  
David
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Uhhh...Huh?:icon_confused:   Must be something medical i haven't heard of.:icon_cheesygrin:

Anyhow, a big congratulations to you and your future Mrs.

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