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All About China => Your trip to China => Topic started by: mpo on July 14, 2010, 06:33:16 am

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Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Irishman on July 14, 2010, 06:47:55 am: Super news Mike. Beijing is a wonderful experience, I'm sure you will have a great time.
Going back to China to meet someone you already know is such a nice feeling, when you see each other again you'll have a smile as wide as the Great Wall!
Looking forward to the trip updates already :)
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Post by: ttwjr32 on July 14, 2010, 10:36:57 am: have a very wonderful productive trip hope everything gets sorted out and the two of you
have great results
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Post by: Martin on July 14, 2010, 07:24:17 pm: Have a fantastic trip Mike. Although this path we have all chosen is not the easiest one, you have persevered. You are a shining example for the rest of us. Have a great trip!
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Post by: Buzz on July 14, 2010, 08:56:03 pm: Mike, Sounds like you have plans in place to make this relationship work. I wish the best for you and your soon to be bride. I just hope that this thread does not get hijacked like we did on your first trip to China. best wishes to you both. buzz
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Post by: Scottish_Rob on July 15, 2010, 02:53:00 pm: Great news mate....I'm going back on 26th August... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on July 17, 2010, 12:49:24 am: Bejing is a good place ,but after 3 weeks here almost, its getting boring as after the tourist places
everything else is just expensive and overpriced except for the transportation and be wary of asking for
directions ask the police out here as the others like to send you in circles lol!!!!
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Post by: Vince G on July 17, 2010, 09:18:08 am: You can bring it just put it in zip lock sandwich bags. ::) ;D
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on July 17, 2010, 10:01:20 am: Have fun Mike , just put the sealed tins or packets in your case , and then you can watch them watching you , and have some extra plastic bags incase they want you to open and taste it , good luck , Robert and Sujuan .
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Arnold on July 17, 2010, 05:20:31 pm: Who's holding up that Line ??? I hear it's an American with some white Powder ! What ??? I'll take the next flight out !

Mike , this will be "some" Trip for you . After the wedding though and your back home , the waiting will be not as bad as before . You'll know , now you have the " ONE " you worked so hard for . Hope you'll be prepared for a good Life . haha
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: shaun on July 17, 2010, 07:30:10 pm: Mike,

I know you are excited about this next trip. We are too. What Martin said about being a shining example to the rest of us is true. I am excited for you and wait for many good stories.

Powder milk? It is the Chinese code name for powder milk. Both trips Peggy asked for it and has put her order in for the third trip already. I get it from Walmart. She loves it. She will drink hot milk almost every day. Yech. :-\ But then again who am I to complain. As long as she is happy with it and it is that easy to make her happy then powder milk it is.

When I gave her her first batch of it she frowned because it wasn't exactly what she was looking for but after she drank it, all was good.

God's speed and have a good trip,

Shaun
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: maxx on July 17, 2010, 07:38:17 pm: Mike have a good trip.The reason your lady wants you to bring the powderd milk is.China is haveing another milk scare.The chemicals from the last Milk scare never got destroyed.So somebody realized theese chemicals were still setting around.So they bought the whole stock.And added the chemicals.To thier milk.
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Post by: Chong on July 18, 2010, 01:27:32 am: Have a great trip Mike.

Further to Maxx's comments, China is having a shampoo scare now. The "Rejoice" brand and the "Jackie Chan" advertised [ Green Labels ] shampoos are now thought to have cancerous substances within.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Rhonald on July 18, 2010, 09:26:09 am: A good prize fighter knows how to roll with the punches, has stick-em, and a warrior's heart.

All traits that you have exemplified - thus I believe the reason for others to call you Our literal Knight in Shinning AMOUR
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on July 19, 2010, 08:46:11 pm: of course you mean the next 25 years not months. right Mike?
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Rhonald on July 20, 2010, 01:19:03 am: ;D I know the sensation Mike - counting days, counting hours, counting sheep....checking her picture every hour with a big grin introducing one ear to the other. Best of luck as the last few days before departure feel so painfully slow.
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Post by: shaun on July 20, 2010, 07:53:20 am: Mike,

I am not sure what kind bags of milk you but or Jessica's consumption of it but I have noticed that Peggy goes through one Walmart box of milk a month. She does share it with her (I guess I should begin to start call her our) granddaughter about two to three times a week. The little booger head is calling me Ya ya and yes Peggy says I can call her a booger head.

Back to the milk. If you are taking 2 suitcases, 2 boxes is what I take and the weight is minimal.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Irishman on July 27, 2010, 02:48:25 pm: Super stuff Mike, looking forward to the trip update :)
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Post by: shaun on July 27, 2010, 04:08:58 pm: Sounds good so far Mike. Hope you get a chance on updating but don't sacrifice your time to talk with us. Your time is so short there. Have a blast.
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on July 28, 2010, 02:48:56 am: We are all waiting for Friday to , all the best , Sujuan and Robert .
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Post by: Jason B on July 28, 2010, 03:53:11 am: Mike and Jessica, we both wish you all the best for Friday and a happy and loving future together. Congratulations. Jason and Xia
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Post by: ttwjr32 on July 28, 2010, 05:06:54 am: and may friday be the beginning of 50 wonderful years together BEST WISHES from Ted and Sara
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on July 28, 2010, 12:44:59 pm: thats not a bad way to do it. maybe all major events i should have done it like that
especially with my memory would have been easier.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on July 29, 2010, 09:50:56 am: Mike,

the airport was just abnormally busy at that time which is why you loaded the plane the way
you did. i never left that way here but i have had to land out in left feild and take a bus to the terminal
a couple of times here. leave it to the chinese just land the plane and we will get the people on board
or off board.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: mustfocus on July 29, 2010, 10:01:47 am: Actually you'll find that quite common with many airports. The old HK airport was like that...so was the airport in Manila about 25 years ago... Chicago does that as well... As does Narita (Tokyo) you'll find that most of the flights where you have to board by bus are usually domestic flights or when they arrive during prime time. Too many planes, not enough gates ready.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Rhonald on July 29, 2010, 11:01:44 am: My first trip back in Dec 2008, has it been that long ago already.... when I arrived in Beijing from Los Angeles, we deembarked onto buses. And this trip a month ago to Heathrow we left on buses and also 2 weeks later went by bus to the airplane. So all of these flights were international.

Anyways.... Mike have a great wedding and I can't wait to see the wedding pictures. I wonder how many outfits you will attire before retiring for the evening 8)

And I bet Paul will adore some photos with a fancy hat adorn upon your head ;D
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Vince G on July 29, 2010, 11:11:03 am: I'll say my "Congratulations!" now and a good happy life. Don't disappear on us.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Arnold on July 29, 2010, 01:20:10 pm: Some more Congratulations for the both of you . It's been a heck of a ride for you Mike . New Country , new Job and now a new wife tomorrow . One thing next , is a happy new Life together .. which Qing and I wish you to begin your marriage to Jessica .

Yes , don't forget the Photo's on the weekend .. if time permit's .
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: shaun on July 29, 2010, 01:40:57 pm: Countdown to happiness T-?? hour.
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Post by: Scottish_Rob on July 29, 2010, 05:20:36 pm: MIKE AND jESSICA HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS...

Mike when do you go back to Canada, I'm getting into Qingdao on 31st August at 13.20pm, let me know as soon as possible if your still there, we can meet up...;-)
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Rhonald on July 29, 2010, 07:52:57 pm: Quote from: mpo4747 on July 29, 2010, 05:18:04 pm
Quote from: shaun on July 29, 2010, 01:40:57 pm
Countdown to happiness T-?? hour.

T - five hours now, I woke up early, I must be eager to get today started ;D

I guess the early bird does get the......worman
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Irishman on July 30, 2010, 07:06:08 am: Wow wonderful news Scott!
Huge congratulations to you Mike, you must feel on top of the world right now and rightly so :)
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on July 30, 2010, 07:20:15 am: great news im sure they are so happy today and i hope the process to get her to Canada
goes swift and smooth
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: shaun on July 30, 2010, 04:17:41 pm: Way to go Mike. Happiness bro. She has found the man she can trust and you have found a real gem too.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Paul Todd on July 31, 2010, 12:36:44 am: Congratulations to the happy couple! May you both have many happy years together.

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu

Ming zhi, Paul
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Scottish_Rob on July 31, 2010, 05:30:34 am: Good things happen to nice people...Congrats to you both, you deserve it..
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Post by: shaun on July 31, 2010, 07:09:48 am: I second what Rob said.
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Post by: Vince G on July 31, 2010, 08:04:55 am: Again, Congrats Mike & Jessica
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Post by: kenny on July 31, 2010, 09:35:30 am: congratulations to you both, i wish you many years of happiness.
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Post by: Arnold on July 31, 2010, 05:42:14 pm: Congrat's and a down to Earth blessing for your Future together .

Oh , Happy Birthday again Mike ! Like I said before , smart move to get married on your B-day .
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Arnold on July 31, 2010, 07:28:44 pm: That is a heck of a B-day gift for sure . A wedding dress is better than gift-wrap anytime .

Oh .. I hope you receive those Photo's back the way you like them , same for Jessica . Maybe they send them to Chnlove for
Photoshopping ? haha
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Post by: shaun on July 31, 2010, 07:59:30 pm: Haha... Congratsulations and happy birthday. Don't worry about confusion. I am learning that it is a way of life.
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Post by: ttwjr32 on July 31, 2010, 08:41:02 pm: sounds like a wonderful day. i am sure the pics will be beautiful and we all cant wait to see them
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Post by: chen yan on August 03, 2010, 01:17:46 am: Mike,You and Jessica look like go back to teenage, Looking forward to your wedding photo.
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Post by: Chong on August 03, 2010, 02:15:56 am: Congrats Mike & Jessica !!

Happy Belated Birthday Mike !!

Regards the photo session, Sunny and I had 115 pictures taken also. Originally, we brought the 40 picture package. They'll pressure you to purchase more at a cost of 20 RMB each. Because many pictures turned out great, we chose 20 more. So we paided 400 RMB on top of the 3,300 RMB package price.

They're smart in their tactics. They'll delete what you don't like first. I wanted to choose our 40 pictures first but she said it couldn't be done on the computer set-up. We liked 80 pictures of which we cut another 20 afterwards. I would have cut another 20 but 400 RMB is only $ 50 Cdn so what the heck. Of note, Sunny and I used the CD of photo stock to do our own enlargements.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Martin on August 03, 2010, 11:39:01 am: Sorry to be so late saying anything on this thread, but I have been away this past week.

Mike, Congratulations to you and Jessica. I am very thrilled to hear about your wedding. I wish you all the best for your future life together.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Bee964 on August 04, 2010, 03:09:31 am: Mike O,

Happy belated birthday and congratulations!! You have the rest of your life to enjoy with your new wife! I wish you and Jessica all the best for a happy and long life together. I hope to hear more from you on this forum. ;) 8) ::)

Dave C
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Post by: shaun on August 04, 2010, 07:58:54 pm: Mike I am real happy for the two of you.
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Post by: ttwjr32 on August 04, 2010, 08:06:00 pm: have a great trip and we all cant wait to see the pics
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Post by: David E on August 05, 2010, 03:18:26 am: All I can say right now is that I AM THE LUCKIEST MAN ON PLANET EARTH !!! :-)

Oh no you're not !!!!!....I am...(plus about 20 other guys here too) ;D ;D

Very happy for you both...congrats and best wishes
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: ttwjr32 on August 05, 2010, 08:21:44 am: those of us that have are those of us who do :)
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Post by: kenny on August 06, 2010, 08:26:27 am: Mike,

Davis E is right, I feel like I am the luckiest man on earth. Things just keep getting better. I wish you and Jessica the best in your future life together. Good luck on getting her to canada as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Arnold on August 07, 2010, 12:09:07 am: Ahhh ... yes , being married to those wonderful Lady's .. safe's us all a Trip to Venus for the NOT so westernized Woman .
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Post by: Arnold on August 07, 2010, 06:20:31 pm: Thank you Mike for sharing your lovely Photo's with us , it would have been sad to NOT see the two of you so happy together .
It complete's your second Trip perfectly . You especially look great with Tux and Bow Tie . Glad you didn't listen to Ted and Shaun ..
wear a flowery shirt .. please please . Now of course comes the hard part for you , missing and not have her by your side is not
easy to muster . But I can see you going back to Work and all your Co-worker's will see you .. like floating in the Air while moving
along . This my Friend , don't ever loose that feeling .
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Post by: ttwjr32 on August 07, 2010, 06:27:45 pm: very nice pics
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Post by: shaun on August 07, 2010, 06:33:02 pm: Great pics Mike.
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Post by: Rhonald on August 08, 2010, 02:20:10 am: Great Pics Mike - my favorite is the one showing the weight of your romantic world off of your shoulders but in your arms. May you have the strength of many wonderfull years holding her next to your heart :)
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on August 08, 2010, 02:31:45 am: Very good pictures , love both of your smiles , Sujuan and Robert .
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Post by: Scottish_Rob on August 08, 2010, 05:13:50 am: Great pics mate... :D
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Post by: Arnold on August 13, 2010, 07:17:20 pm: Mike , have you not learned yet ? You must call Jessica " LaoPo " even in Janada . " Wife " is for western Women only . Anyway this is what I do no matter who I tyold to here . If they don't like it .. take this Job and I'm down the Slide with a couple of Beer's ( TsingTao's ) yelling LaoPo..LaoPo .
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Post by: ttwjr32 on August 14, 2010, 12:24:20 am: Mike --- may the time move fast and she is there in a flash

Arnold---- wife is ok to call her even though its a western term after all we didnt turn into chinese because we married one hahahah
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Post by: Arnold on August 16, 2010, 05:35:03 pm: Quote from: sameldrum1 on August 16, 2010, 08:23:45 am
Arnold and Ted: My fiance prefers "Qizi" (妻子) the classical way to say Wife, rather than Laopo, for some reason... :P

Yes Scott , but LaoPo is soooo much easier to pronounce for us westerner's . haha
Title: Re: Mike's second trip to China
Post by: Rhonald on August 18, 2010, 04:41:35 pm: I usually call my wife "Chin I Da" which I guess means dear. And saying "Chin" means kiss so if I stutter it's still good 8)