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Posted on: Buying Batteries
March 11, 2008 at 5:20 AMTry buying a 9 volt battery in China ??? or even most of Asia ...you cannot get them
Posted on: Insect Market and Having a Baby
March 8, 2008 at 12:47 AMLocal Chinese hospitals ! very interesting, I had a misfortune to have to go to one in the countryside. As possibly one of the only foreigners in the province I bypassed all those waiting in line( bonus points) but the hygiene was very primitive possibly by western standard maybe 1940’s, blood splattered clothing and medical waste on the floors dark cold building etc, a real comfort. Another experience was the dentist in the mid 1990’s. But I now go all the time to a dentist in a larger coastal city and get great service, as there is a lot of competition and the price is good compared to western price. And the eye test you need for your work permit in China, that was a challenge when neither of you speak the same language!! the eye chart! that is different ???
Posted on: MSN and QQ
March 4, 2008 at 2:14 AMQQ has been my link to China for the past 10 years, having video link well before MSN, Have used both the English version and Chinese version as it has a lot more advantages. (QQ12677546) cut and paste works well from NJ Star !!!
Posted on: Chinese New Year Plans
February 7, 2008 at 12:34 AM新年快乐。 Happy new year to all Chinese podders May good fortune come your way. @Chinese pod keep up the good work thanks for the past year of dedication
Posted on: Buying a Pet and Food Poisoning
February 1, 2008 at 10:19 AMAll good fun ... To avoid the food poisoning you must eat "dirt" and eat local, to condition your body to street food! in any country. As John said make sure food is very hot and just cooked,and there is no bad smell from the cooking oil! Drink the tap water in Shanghai it's ok Keep off the antibiotics the kill the good bugs !!! Beer and Bai jiu has done more harm to me than any food in China. Alcohol poisoning is as bad as food poisoning!!! Watch the toilet hygiene, even in the best of eating places. I get a little sick when I return back to western food at home from any Asian country,due to the change in food style!.
Posted on: Choosing a Chinese Name and Safety
January 18, 2008 at 11:38 AMGreat memories of China in this show! Street food is great just make sure it is HOT and well cooked. watch the ice in the beer ??? it will get you for sure !! Re Safety crossing the road. walk on the red light to cross the street as you know where the car that hits you is coming from!!! Ha Ha .... never make eye contact with the driver or he will not stop!! it works for the Chinese... take my word for it! ..and walking on footpath expect the un expected and you will be safe. as it is used for everything but walking!! As for Shanghai and most BIG cities in China as a westerner you are very safe walking at all times of the night ....
Posted on: Before Noon, After Noon
January 2, 2008 at 8:35 AMI relate to what the sun is doing (rising high in morning) Shang ( going down low in the evening) Xia to relate to Shang wu and xia wu. Ken's waterfall also works..
Posted on: Ordering Chinese Take-out
January 1, 2008 at 3:08 AMGood start to the new year, after lots of beer and wine last night I need some Chinese dumplings with soy, vinegar and WASSABI !! that should bring me back to life..... Many memories of my first attempts at getting take away food in Chinese outer cities. Happy new year to all podders!! I shall now have to enjoy another 40C day !!! may even drink water ?? GAN BEI !!
Posted on: The Dice Game
December 27, 2007 at 1:59 AMIt is a part of life in China!!! great fun and a quick way to get drunk!! With some practice you can even win the game. But you can blow 200 RMB very quick, the bars love it!! You can always play scissors rock and paper if the dice get too fuzzy?
Posted on: Buying Batteries
March 11, 2008 at 5:24 AMPS: a follow on to above Good advice:.... If you have tech equipment that uses 9 Volt battery carry spares from home. For Multimeters etc