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Title: Time Travelling ????? Post by: Windmill Boy on December 10, 2003, 05:00:00 AM Hello All
It's been a little while since I posted anything here at least coherently ha ha ha. Well, I have still been writing, instant messaging, or calling with KAT almost daily since we met only 3 months ago. We've hit a couple of minor bumps along the way (to be expected I think) but things still are going very well between us. She caught this big Trout --- hook, line, and sinker. So I have decided to experience the time traveling phenomenon once again in order to visit KAT, to make sure it is meant to be between us. I have booked a flight from LA leaving Friday the 13 th of February at 11:20 PM (superstitious -- naw not in the least). I will arrive in Guangzhou at 6:20 AM on the 15 th of February. So in essence Valentines day February 14 th will not exist for me too much. Kat told me she would make this up to me, and the next 2 weeks would be Valentines Day for us together. As it is a leap year, I get that bonus extra day in February the 29 th. But I don't think it would make any difference in my time off from work if it existed or not. I'm flying China Southern Airlines (Delta partner airlines, I think) directly there and back. I read somewhere else from someone that their service was actually very good. I bought my ticket through a discount broker for $ 705 and they are UPS ing the ticket to me in the next few days. They were selling the exact same flight as Travelocity, Expedia, and Orbitz for about $ 80 cheaper. We are still ironing out our itinerary together. But we want to fly to Shanghai together for 5 nights. My company has a hotel there and we can stay there for free as long as we don't touch the Mini Bar or order room service ha ha ha. We also will spend 3 - 4 nights somewhere in Hong Kong / Macao. The rest of the time I just want to hang out with her in Guangzhou and meet her family and friends and get to know KAT better in a relaxed setting. Someone asked me recently if I was nervous about taking this trip and meeting KAT. The funny thing is that I am totally at ease about meeting her. Fortunately I gained alot of experieince about traveling abroad on my trip to Japan last year so that will help me out alot. I am a little concerned about the language barrier however, her English is excellent contrary to what she thinks, but without her I am totally lost. I know almost no Mandarin or Cantonese and I am so busy I have not had the time to study any either, though I am very willing to learn. I am so very confident that our union to meet together is meant to be and that she is the one for me. I knew by the 3- 4 th letter that she was a good match for me and I have not had any serious second thoughts about her and my interest in looking for other women is nonexistant. I've canceled or let run out my dating service memberships and I don't even bother to look at the profiles of women that I am sent almost daily from them still. We will see how this trip progreses, but I am looking forward to sharing a great begining of our lives together with her on this trip. Hopefully by the end of this trip I will officialy be able to post our picture together for Jeff's website. First things first though, I will instant message with KAT for 3 - 4 hours in a couple of hours and then I will take a nap and drive down to LA to visit the Chinese Consulate and apply for a visa for my trip. I don't think I need a Visa to visit Hong Kong / Macao though. Of course China Town is on the agenda too ha ha ha --I hear that Hot and sour soup calling me. WINDY Title: Re: Time Travelling ????? Post by: Windmill Boy on December 12, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 10, 2003
hello every one and thank you for your responses. I went to the visa office yesterday and I filed the paperwork and then they said okay return on monday to pick it up. I said what ?? I live in Santa Barbara 80 miles away -- you don't mail it too me for the $ 75 charge ???? we can give it to a travel agent and have them mail it to you they said -- no thanks I'll save the third party charge thanks -- I'll be back on monday then. I have to get used to the Burocracy I suppose right. I applied for the double entry visa so I can return to Guangzhou ater the Hong Kong / Macao escapade. unfortunately I will not be in Hong Kong on Sunday to observe the innundation of the Filipinas getting together on their Day off -- I think this would be intersting to see. Kat went to her Visa Office also to apply for her entry Visa to Hong Kong yesterday also she said she had to wait for 4 hours because many people were applying for visas to celebrate the chinese new year in January. Since she took the day off, afterwards she said she saw a cosmetic sale for 40 % off and she wrote what color lipstick would you like me to wear when I Kiss you all over Pink or red or some other color ? She said she would buy the long lasting stuf so it wouldn't cause me trouple when she kisses me and remains on my face ha ha ha too cute. BOB congratulations on Akiko's arrival tomorrow. I will look forward to it if the LA gang can get together one evening and do something together. It will most likely have to be after the New year when business slows down with a little bit of planning to geth the appropriate time off it sounds like a great idea -- do yo know of any Yaki niki places in LA like we went to in Tokyo ? that was alot of fun?
Title: Re: Re: Time Travelling ????? Post by: Jeff S on December 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 12, 2003
I know a place not far from Bob's place with a great soba, yaki-niku, and chawan-mushi combo lunch. Orange County (in Costa Mesa) has a real Japanese Yaki-niku place, but it's pricey and pales in comparison to the Korean places in Garden Grove. - Jeff Title: Yaki Niku and Korean BBQ Post by: Bob S on December 16, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Time Travelling ?????, posted by Jeff S on Dec 14, 2003
My new place in Hermosa Beach or my old place in Westminster near Garden Grove? Either is probably fine. We pass through OC on the way to San Diego County where we will spend many a weekend. (Akiko likes the organic fruit growing in my parents' yard down there.) Title: Windy in China, part 1? Post by: Bob S on December 11, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 10, 2003
Eric-sama! Sounds like a fantastic trip. If you don't mind the filthy pollution, Shanghai can be an amazing place with the contrast of the old town with the modern skyscrapers across the river. An evening stroll along the Bund can be romantic. And while you're in the area, be sure to take a day for a side excursion to Suzhou. If you can make it down for a visit before you head overseas, I got a Lonely Planet China buried in my luggage I can let you borrow for however long you need (not much chance of my needing it for several years). Akiko arrives tomorrow, and next week we're gonna drop by and visit Jeff before heading down to Escondido. It'd be nice to see you again if you can make it down on a Friday evening. Title: Re: Windy in China, part 1? Post by: Jeff S on December 11, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Windy in China, part 1?, posted by Bob S on Dec 11, 2003
Shouldn't it be Elic-sama? I'll bet you're excited to be picking up your sweetie tomorrow. Is it her first time to the US? - Jeff Title: Sweetie's arrival Post by: Bob S on December 12, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Windy in China, part 1?, posted by Jeff S on Dec 11, 2003
"Is it her first time to the US?" Nope, second trip. Her first trip was during Golden Week of last year just before I left for Japan. And the apartment is still a mess. Sigh... Title: Re: Sweetie's arrival Post by: Jeff S on December 12, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Sweetie's arrival, posted by Bob S on Dec 12, 2003
That's right - I should have remembered. Well, it won't be long before she has you whipped into shape - cleanliness wise. Looking forward to getting together next week. - Jeff Title: Good Luck! Post by: Dave H on December 10, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 10, 2003
Hi Eric, That is great news! I hope you have a fantastic time! I bought a CD of various languages and am trying to learn basic Mandarin, much to the amusement of my Filipina wife. Since food is so important to me, I am learning the names of my favorite foods..."peechabing" (pizza) and "hambowbow" (hamburger) and "nee" (rice) LOL I don't know how to spell them. Dave H. Title: We wish you good luck....Tess Post by: Stephen on December 10, 2003, 05:00:00 AM Title: Good Luck Eric! Post by: Jeff S on December 10, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 10, 2003
I'm sure you'll have a great time in China. Expect it to be vastly different from Japan. Also if you're in the area and have some extra time, let us know. - Jeff Title: No! Don't do it! Post by: Ray on December 10, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Time Travelling ?????, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 10, 2003
Forget about China Town in LA Windy! No matter where you park, they will find a way to give you a $65 parking ticket. Good luck on your trip! I think you should have a return ticket booked through Cebu just in case... :-) Ray |