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Post by Raoul Duke on Apr 5, 2006 18:02:49 GMT 7
No argument. He should know.
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Post by con's fly is open on Apr 5, 2006 19:38:59 GMT 7
Wait, I made that post on another thread. How'd it end up here?
Aw, never mind, they're both bastards.
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Post by acjade on Apr 6, 2006 7:59:46 GMT 7
Looks like you've been neglecting the lawn, Raoul.
I'm bringing my bath aromatherapy oils to Suzhou.
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Post by DollyODear on Apr 6, 2006 8:23:15 GMT 7
It looks crowded in there, though. But would make a good pillow for a long soak.
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Post by woza17 on Apr 6, 2006 9:18:56 GMT 7
Would it be possible to borrow the blowup doll for our first aid classes at the camp. Is there a separate air plug for the titties so I can deflate them to a more socially acceptable size. God Raoul after looking at the photos of your apartment I actually feel like I have been there
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Post by Raoul Duke on Apr 6, 2006 11:46:06 GMT 7
Quiet, baby. People will talk.
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Post by Hamish on Apr 6, 2006 19:07:26 GMT 7
Again, a more recent photo of Raoul's digs explains why fees are so high at this club. Dressed in complete livery, the Raoul "Men In Red" stand guard outside the forum headquarters. It cost us 32.7 Yuan to gold leaf the "Raoul Rex" initials on the guardhouse. The "guardhouse" recovers some of our expenses by doubling as a for-fee public toilet.
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Post by George61 on Apr 6, 2006 19:26:58 GMT 7
Very good Hamish, but I thought you had never been to Suzhou. How did you get the pic?
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Post by gengrant on Apr 6, 2006 22:09:31 GMT 7
I just love these pics with the "old guard" uniforms and the assault rifles! something old and something new...just need something borrowed and something blue now...
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Post by Mr Nobody on Apr 7, 2006 13:24:46 GMT 7
Don't forget these dudes are actually special forces guys who have seen action. They are actually top soldiers, not merely funny guys in hats. They need those rifles justin case.
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Post by con's fly is open on Apr 7, 2006 19:42:27 GMT 7
Maybe it's a competitive thing in me, but Beefeaters always give me the urge to walk by and mutter "Whatta buncha fags" just loud enough fro them to hear. I'll admit they're kind of cool, but Mounties are way better. Come on, admit it.
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Post by gengrant on Apr 8, 2006 0:29:39 GMT 7
nah, SWAT is much better...
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Post by Non-Dave on Apr 8, 2006 7:34:06 GMT 7
...but the (Aussie) SAS is the BEST! They can kill you and you don't even know you're dead.
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Post by gengrant on Apr 8, 2006 9:07:04 GMT 7
must be an all-woman squad...
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Post by Lotus Eater on Apr 8, 2006 16:03:02 GMT 7
Definitely. Aussies know which gender is the more lethal of the species! I want the Valkyrie smiley back!!
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Post by acjade on Apr 8, 2006 17:07:10 GMT 7
That beefeater in the middle ought to be demoted. He has slight beam of light shining between his legs.
Raoul I want the one on the left. Too...oo cute to be allowed.
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Post by gengrant on Apr 8, 2006 23:46:17 GMT 7
Wow...you'd take a beefeater over Colin Farrell? I guess looks really aren't everything...
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Post by cheekygal on May 8, 2006 11:10:16 GMT 7
ok, yesterday went to pay for gas (the one you burn to get hot water and cook, not the petrolium). After quite a running around, found out I can recharge the card at the bank of Beijing (or is it Beijing bank?) and more over they are REALLY nice there and help you out. See, in Beijing in some appartments you have to have a special card to recharge gas as well as electricity. You go, put money of the account, come back home, stick the card into the meter and it recharges your point. Funny thing though: gas is TWICE more expensive than electricity. I remember buying 208 points of electricity on 100rmb. And gas is ~105 points for 200rmb. I am so glad we didnt use gas heaters in winter: imagine, to warm up whole appartment, we would need like 500 points a month. That is over 1000rmb. Slightly medium heating too.
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Post by Chian on Jul 22, 2006 17:35:44 GMT 7
FYI - Guangzhou offers many kinds of buildings in different areas... like any modern large town indeed.
Tianhe will cost you minimum 3000RMB (I am referring here to the newly built Tianhe district)
Xiao Gang has new apartments starting at 2000RMB after bargain, and that is a low price.
Count 2500 plus 500 RMB utilities/fees to rent a clean apartment in a fairly new building in GZ.
I should mention: 1Brd / 1 Living room / 1 Kitch / 1 Bath
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Post by Loops on Jul 22, 2006 17:49:21 GMT 7
Those guys arent beefeaters...they're royal guards take a look at a beefeater gin bottle...thats a beefeater...
In other news, my apartment rox...it has 2 bedrooms, a den/study room and a nice big living room, a separate dining room, kitchen and bathroom...so sweet... it is brand spanking new and everything in it I unwrapped; the toilet, fridge, TV, my bed and mattress, although the mattress I have is a piece of doodoo...Con loves the fact that I have 3 A/C units...2 wallies and a standing one...Gretch is off to the states and when she gets back she'll be movin' in...rent is 2200 and split in two it's really cheap...
I'll drop some pix on this here thread as soon as I can but for now I don't have the net hooked up at home, low on the dosh...
Take care fellow crazies!!
ps: That picture from that movie, SWAT, has two reasons why you shouldn't watch it...
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Post by Raoul Duke on Jul 22, 2006 22:05:29 GMT 7
He may be low on the dosh but he certainly knows his boys in uniform! He just hasn't been the same since watching Pirates of the Caribbean...
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Post by cheekygal on Jul 25, 2006 12:45:39 GMT 7
So, after 1 year I moved back to my very Chinese appartment - the lovely duplex I used to live in when I just got to Beijing. After realising I have to move back here I couldn't stop but thinking why the hell I moved out in a first place - could have saved myself quite some money and also avoid unnecessary stress. It IS a really good deal: I pay my rent monthly, landlord is really nice, neighbourhood is great: Carrefour, markets, little shops, food places, coffee places. And it's only 30 mins walk from Sanlitun. WHAT WAS I THINKING? ;D Actually, rent is lower than last month since my roommate has been living here a while and well, according to many people, it is a noisy place: contruction works are just accross the road. BUT oh ye, foolish people, the location is great and I am going to stay here for a while. I might eventually move out to live on my won but for now I am more than happy to be back
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Post by DollyODear on Jul 26, 2006 10:04:43 GMT 7
Congrats cheeky on your old new digs. I guess we all live and learn -- and spend too much money in the process.
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Post by The G-Stringed Avenger on Aug 3, 2006 13:50:06 GMT 7
The worst part of living on a campus is that the students know where you live. God forbid you should fail somebody! They'll camp outside your door demanding you change the mark. It happened to me. Surprisingly, the school backed me up.
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Post by Raoul Duke on Aug 3, 2006 21:52:22 GMT 7
You must work for a good one! Lucky You! I'm glad it wasn't me...it would turn ugly quick if a stu tried that with me.
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