Urumqi

[Arnold]

That's a great Idea ... Jimbo . Hey maybe I will be in Shanghai at that time . You never know what happen's when two kraut's are together ?

[Vince G]

Yeah get to many germans together and they start a rendition of cabaret...

[Hajo]

Well, today came my ticket and tomorrow I will send my visa application to the Chinese Embassy in Copenhagen. In the end of next week I will know if they will let me go to Urumqi or not.

And no messages from Urumqi since monday. Internet and mobile phones are blocked. There is a curfew on Urumqi during the night. For the time being, there is nothing else then waiting and hope it will be over soon!

[Sylvain D]

Hajo, I hope it will be over soon, as you say, too.
And that you will be able to realize all that you have to live, once there.

I cross my fingers for you

[JimB]

That is great Hajo.  I did not know but Angels best friend from Beijing is there.  She was working on a health clinic.  They got swamped with injured i guess. She cannot get out at this time.  Angel talked to her Monday and she was ok.  
Arnold if you are referring to me, I am of Irish descent.  now when you get two irishman together.  When we crossed the border from Michigan to Canada, we saw a billboard saying drink "Canada Dry".  I dont know but after 10 days we had them working nights.

[Scottish_Rob]

'Drink Canada Dry'.....lol....   so they did:angel:

[Irishman]

I am of Irish descent.  now when you get two irishman together.  When we crossed the border from Michigan to Canada, we saw a billboard saying drink "Canada Dry".  I dont know but after 10 days we had them working nights.

Haha! Jim, we might have to try out that theory in August

[Martin]

Canada Dry...you guys are funny!  Do you even know what Canada Dry is?

[Irishman]

Canada Dry...you guys are funny!  Do you even know what Canada Dry is?

It means Canadians are light weights, what other explanation is there ?

[Arnold]

It's Ginger Ale ... not Beer . Right? I do like Molson and La Batt's , but it's only good when watching Hockey not Soccer . For Soccer you need a real Beer .

[Martin]

Arnold...yes, you are right...it is Ginger Ale.  Labatts sucks...but Molson Canadian is a great beer.

Irish...Canadians are lightweights???:huh:

[Darius]

Yeh Arnold... whats worth watching soccer without cold beer... Or is the other way around?!

Hajo... my best wishes. We need to score a point against Amis and Aussies, so try your best. Have a nice trip and great experience. Whats about your Blog!.. Nothing for more than 2 weeks?? Drücke dir die Daumen.

[Hajo]

Hehe Darius, I hope I will be able the European way, haha! Veni, vidi, victi like good old Cesar said. Now I will apply for the visa and then we will see. Concerning my blog, well I had a little accident in my living room (see the attached picture) :icon_cheesygrin:. That keeps me busy at the moment.

Of course, I am still concerned about Vicky. I have not heard from her since tuesday morning. Communication blackout in Urumqi. But I believe she is alright!

[Sylvain D]

hajo, did you dig all that just to find a hatchet and begin any war in Urumqi?

(hem.. sorry)
it seems anyway that it becomes slowly secured over there, and that's a good news for you

About Canada Dry, it's a fresh drink, too, like some "lemonade"

Hajo, I still cross my fingers for you

[Hajo]

Sylvain, don't say it too loud! Otherwise the Danish authorities will find out that I want to get Vicky this way, hehe.

Yes, you are right the having the situation under control. I saw tourists arriving at Urumqi Airport. The Chinese authorities would not let them go there if it wasn't save. So it looks good! I hope for some contact in the weekend!