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TaiBai Expedition... hunt for big.... foot?.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patatje Oorlog May 19. 14 Replies 1 Like
Huashan was a big hit and a great tour with great people. Now, since it is may I am planning on a TaiBai Shan trip. This on 18/19 or 19/20 May 2012.My way of organizing is: I am going, who is…Continue
Huashan (New)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patatje Oorlog May 3. 14 Replies 0 Likes
FINAL:DEPART: MAY 4 2012. 10 AM from NORTH STATION by train to Huashan North station. Be there at 9:30. ACCOMMODATION: West Peak HostelATTENDANCE: …Continue
I think you should know....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patatje Oorlog Apr 10. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A cultivation-independent approach, polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE), was used to characterize changes in fecal bacterial populations resulting from…Continue
Huashan Mountain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Viv Lee Apr 29. 90 Replies 0 Likes
When I read about Huashan, I knew.... this I MUST do asap! Therefore my dear fellow Talkxianians,1) Who has been here (has been to the top), please provide some info regarding travel to, stay…Continue
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Patatje Oorlog replied to Valeri's discussion HOW CAN I GET THE SCHOLARSHIP IN CHINA ON CHINESE COURSES ON 1 SEMESTER???Patatje Oorlog commented on tingting li's photo
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"I think I will now introduce my first Chinese word/proverb: "wai-diao-yu"..... She who fishes outside.
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Patatje Oorlog replied to James Alexander Blow's discussion What's best about Xi'an"A little rowdy dowdy on the Bloggosphere and TV due to some incidents across China (Beijing especially)....... But no, I have not noticed anything nor am I worried about it. Storm in a glass of Water. "
Patatje Oorlog replied to James Alexander Blow's discussion What's best about Xi'an"Don't fall in love too deep, 8 million people and only 2 ring fingers!! :-)"
Patatje Oorlog replied to Lorenzo Minelli's discussion Change visa in Hongkong"This is what I have learned:
Last year July laws/rules did change. For a Z you officially need to apply in your home-country, get it stamped there at the embassy/consulate. It IS possible to do in Hong Kong (I did it), your application form needs…"
Patatje Oorlog replied to James Alexander Blow's discussion What's best about Xi'an"I guess based on the answer as given by a lady on a different topic you decided to post this. Fair.
Easiest: Socializing has been fairly easy.
Simplest: Ordering dumplings.... can't read Chinese, so simply/blindly tick 4 or 5…"
Patatje Oorlog replied to Rita Wendy's discussion the hardest part of living in xi'an"Letitia, obviously you fail to understand the topic, more so the answers given.
1) The question refers to complications in living in Xi'an, hence these are not complaints but simply experiences voiced. Consequently a negative tone…"
Patatje Oorlog left a comment for Daisy Yan"Thank you for your reply, I am very much interested in releasing myself over a (small) flower, or cute grass, while being smiled at by friendly animals!!
Thank you again!"
"Baoji is a very beautiful city, especially in the countryside, there are big fruit trees and wheat fields, the earth smells good, you can walk on the country road, say hello to the cute grass and small flowers, the air is clean and smells good,…"
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So, after 8 years Middle East covering Kuwait, UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Qatar and Bahrein I landed a Job in China. Will be setting up a Golf-Course Clubhouse in China.
The recruitment procedure was slightly strange, but hey... an adventure is an adventure. Contract seems fine, ticket was purchased......adventure ahead.
Naturally first order of business is to contact some like-minded expats that will be able to inform, educate and cultivate me.
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TCM - Again...
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:45pm 15 Comments 0 Likes
I am engaged in a small discussion regarding TCM, and I refuse to believe what I am hearing.
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Chinese, multiple, are telling me TCM will not work on foreigners because, mainly, they are not Chinese. Don't breathe the same air, don't eat the same food, have different body-types and whatnot.
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I disagree, can't be.
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I am a human, I cut me with a knife, I bleed. I cut you with a knife, you bleed. I have lungs, liver and so forth, the same anatomical…
Continue Chinese NY/Spring Festival
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 3:53pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Firstly, 2012... Everybody a HAPPY HAPPY new year may 2012 bring health, prosperity and blah blah blah......you know, same s*** different year.
Now, having said the above and having added another miserable hangover to our insignificant existence, I would like to look forward and discuss something I really look forward to: Chinese New Year.
As a Xian-newbie I would like to know, and I am sure others would appreciate the same, what foreigners as well as locals…
Continue Secret Satan .... Euh Santa...
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 4 Likes
I thought it would be nice to share the Secret Santa Poem/Song... to show others on Talk Xi'an what a great job people like Ed, Huey, Viv, Rita and other do in organizing events. Again, Vanessa "You nailed this one", very impressive!!!
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Ho ho ho Vanessa get’s a surprise from…
Continue Favorite cartoon...
Posted on November 6, 2011 at 8:07pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
What's your favorite cartoon?
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Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:26am on May 25, 2012,
Daisy Yan said…
Baoji is a very beautiful city, especially in the countryside, there are big fruit trees and wheat fields, the earth smells good, you can walk on the country road, say hello to the cute grass and small flowers, the air is clean and smells good, birds and animals are friendly, you can release yourself, shout loudly in the wind, and the countryside people are friendly, everything is beautiful in the countryside.
- At 11:01am on May 21, 2012,
Rita Wendy said…
Hi Patatje, where is Matthij? did you kill him?
- At 1:16pm on March 12, 2012,
Alan Yang said… I'm working for a commercial real estate development company as part of the senior management team. As you know companies in China don't always have a well-defined position, so I'm assisting the CEO to take care of everything...and I mean everything.
I see you're in the Gulf-course business, maybe our company can set up some type of association down the road to use your facility to cater certain clients =)
- At 2:47am on October 11, 2011,
Raina Liu said… - thhanx for that, chances r always waitin...i m sure u could have one like that and not givin that much:)
btw, were u the one said hi to german tom and with white shirt few days ago in belgain bar? and met dinesh as welll~
- At 3:16pm on October 10, 2011, Raina Liu said…
- these desert ones r took in Inner Mogolia during the 4X4 Off-roading competition,AKA, FB-festival. its the desert crossing over competition in the national holidays. it gathered all the best off-roading drivers in China for the championship there. well, i already put a post on Events wall few days ago....also there is a video u could check out....emmmm speak of that, its amazing~~
- At 11:37pm on October 9, 2011,
Huey Ly said… - Yo, I'm sorry I didn't join you guys. Where were you guys btw? I'll do my bestest to make y'all's next debauchery
- At 11:01am on October 9, 2011,
Angela said… - hangover? your life is rich
- At 11:00am on October 9, 2011, Angela said…
- hangover? your life is rich
- At 10:12am on October 8, 2011,
- yea. thanks^^ Have a nice day~~
- At 5:24pm on September 17, 2011,
Deliah said… - hate to burst your bubble but xi'an is no where as clean and as modern as Shenzhen! lol but its alright, I mean the people here are friendly too...sorta! Nonetheless, am sure you'll love it here.
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