Shanghai here we come...

[IEGeek]

So I have not been on here in about 1,000 years, but I am back and ready to go at it again. But not for long....

I am being officially transferred to Shanghai. We have 4 JVs there and I am heading up the Quality at all of them. They are in Nantong, Ningbo, Yin Lun.

The strange part is that I actually convinced the better half to make the move with me as well. Her first response was "Are you freakin' kidding me, you are nuts" then after some discussion, some make up (ahem - insert your imagination here) and more research, everyone is on board. The better half is excited, the kids are overflowing with excitement and I am just glad they are glad.

Anyway...anyone ever been there? I mean longer than a visit? We have found a home already and found a school (I think) but there are so many questions and so little time. We all go over in December for a visit for 7 days then we are officially moving in June. Ay yi yi. It is right around the corner.

Anywhooooo...just looking for comments, tips, suggestions etc.

Thanks a million

[Wes Bucey]

Originally Posted by IEGeek

So I have not been on here in about 1,000 years, but I am back and ready to go at it again. But not for long....

I am being officially transferred to Shanghai. We have 4 JVs there and I am heading up the Quality at all of them. They are in Nantong, Ningbo, Yin Lun.

The strange part is that I actually convinced the better half to make the move with me as well. Her first response was "Are you freakin' kidding me, you are nuts" then after some discussion, some make up (ahem - insert your imagination here) and more research, everyone is on board. The better half is excited, the kids are overflowing with excitement and I am just glad they are glad.

Anyway...anyone ever been there? I mean longer than a visit? We have found a home already and found a school (I think) but there are so many questions and so little time. We all go over in December for a visit for 7 days then we are officially moving in June. Ay yi yi. It is right around the corner.

Anywhooooo...just looking for comments, tips, suggestions etc.

Thanks a million

Do you still have 52' Tiara? Want me to take care of it while you are gone?

[IEGeek]

I do still have my little baby. However, I am being told (by several sources) to take it with me. I am waiting on a quote to ship it over there. His initial shoot from the hip response was upwards of $30,000 plus insurance. OUCH!!

[Craig H.]

Originally Posted by IEGeek

I do still have my little baby. However, I am being told (by several sources) to take it with me. I am waiting on a quote to ship it over there. His initial shoot from the hip response was upwards of $30,000 plus insurance. OUCH!!

Good to see you back!

This may be a stupid question, but is cruising it over there an option? Does it have enough range?

[IEGeek]

No. There is not anywhere near the range even close to necessary to make a trip like that. Not a stupid question at all.

It would have to be shipped.

On a funny note -- the better half is not at all worried about it getting over there. She is more concerned about being able to buy conditioner and tampons and kid's schools and house stuff. She is literally laughing right now because we are so guys and worry about the stupidest things (her words, not mine).

[Craig H.]

Originally Posted by IEGeek

No. There is not anywhere near the range even close to necessary to make a trip like that. Not a stupid question at all.

It would have to be shipped.

On a funny note -- the better half is not at all worried about it getting over there. She is more concerned about being able to buy conditioner and tampons and kid's schools and house stuff. She is literally laughing right now because we are so guys and worry about the stupidest things (her words, not mine).

On a very unfunny note. What about fishing tackle, and beer, and bourbon, and football, and, and.... ?

[IEGeek]

There is beer, oh let me tell you there is beer. Fishing tackle might be hard to come by, but I am not sure as I did not check that out so much on last visit.

We are actually going to be living in a total ex-pat community complete with a Krispy Kreme and a McDonalds so....

[Wes Bucey]

Originally Posted by IEGeek

I do still have my little baby. However, I am being told (by several sources) to take it with me. I am waiting on a quote to ship it over there. His initial shoot from the hip response was upwards of $30,000 plus insurance. OUCH!!

Consider doubling that sum and getting it rigged with armament to hold off some of the pirates cruising the South China Sea. Oh yeah! I almost forgot - add a squad of Marines!