View Full Version : Oh my god, this is actually going to happen
ms.peachy
03-29-2009, 04:37 PM
In less than 12 hours, some people are going to turn up at my flat, pack up almost all of my stuff, and stick it on a boat to China.
I feel kind of like I might throw up. But also quite excited. And completely freaked out.
Will it be a slow boat or a fast boat?
ms.peachy
03-29-2009, 04:45 PM
ssslllloooooooww. Will take about 2 months for our stuff to get there.
ssslllloooooooww. Will take about 2 months for our stuff to get there.
yet I ordered a custom dell mid last week and its coming from China and should arrive on tuesday morning.
ms.peachy
03-29-2009, 05:02 PM
yet I ordered a custom dell mid last week and its coming from China and should arrive on tuesday morning.
I'm guessing it's not coming on a container ship then, mate.
I'm guessing it's not coming on a container ship then, mate.
Yeah, I realised the stupidity of my statement after I posted, I hoped no1 else would. Hopefully no-one else will (lb)
jabumbo
03-29-2009, 05:42 PM
havent you been watching those UPS commercials?
mickill
03-29-2009, 06:08 PM
This might be a dumb question, but are you moving to China?
Documad
03-29-2009, 07:11 PM
They are moving to China!
When do you actually leave? And how to do you live without your stuff in the meantime?
It's so exciting. I can't imagine what it would feel like. What a great experience!
yeahwho
03-29-2009, 07:27 PM
This might be an even dumber question, but can you still post on the BBMB in China? I know they have censored version of the internet and a sort of in-difference to American hip-hop.
I'm hoping you'll still be here is what I'm saying.
Hmmm. Didn't a street vendor get busted for putting cardboard in dumplings there?
I hear that Damon Albarn is quite enamoured with the country.
jennyb
03-30-2009, 12:14 AM
...and moving with a little one none the less! How's that going? Hang in there and happy trails to your new home. Bring a fork.
Dorothy Wood
03-30-2009, 12:18 AM
did you have to get rid of a bunch of stuff that isn't allowed in China?
I had some clients that moved to dubai and had us hide/frame a painting of a nude woman. because images like that are forbidden there, we hid it underneath another "benign" print of a landscape, so that they could still have it with them and in their home without it being confiscated.
Gareth
03-30-2009, 12:49 AM
This might be an even dumber question, but can you still post on the BBMB in China? I know they have...a sort of in-difference to American hip-hop.
one time i went to this club on the bund and the DJ, who was asian, was playing project pat, rick ross etc
it was awesome
we were drinking chivas regal and sweetened green tea
i've tried to replicate the drink here but it doesn't work for whatever reason
I was thinking about the BBMB in china to.
With the tibet stuff etc, I would think this site would be banned :-( Hopefully ms.peachy will befriend a hacker who can keep her online.
ms.peachy
03-30-2009, 03:46 AM
When do you actually leave? And how to do you live without your stuff in the meantime?
Well, mr.p is there now and has been since Feb. He is coming back somewhere around the 18th of April, and then we all go out at the end of the month. So, in short, pretty much a month from today.
In the meantime we will be OK for stuff as our flat was rented 'furnished', so the only things we are shipping are things that actually belong to us, and then all the basic things we need to live like furniture and dishes and such will still be here.
It's so exciting. I can't imagine what it would feel like. What a great experience!
Well, let's hope so. Mostly it feels like this :eek: Sometimes a bit like this :cool:, but then also a bit of this :(
trailerprincess
03-30-2009, 04:39 AM
I think, once you get over the initial shock, you'll love it. I went out to work on HK on my own, and the first month or so was horrendous but I soon got into a routine and it was cool. It's a great opportunity and I wish you all loads of luck.
yeahwho
03-30-2009, 06:26 AM
Chinas got BBMB on Chinese Google, soft or hard noodle (http://www.google.cn/search?hl=zh-CN&q=beastie+boys+message+board&btnG=Google+%E6%90%9C%E7%B4%A2&meta=&aq=o&oq=)
ericlee
03-30-2009, 07:06 AM
This is the right time of year to go.
Best wishes to you both. Live it up!
b-grrrlie
03-30-2009, 10:47 AM
Good luck for yous guys in HK!
I hope the move goes well and you will enjoy your stay there!
mickill
03-30-2009, 11:09 AM
Yes, best of luck with everything!
In preparation for your move, you may want to check out a couple of great films, namely this (http://www.citylitnyc.com/?p=32) one and this (http://www.mongolmovie.com/) one, to help alleviate culture shock. Unless you've already seen them. Then you're safe.
ms.peachy
03-30-2009, 02:25 PM
Y'all know you're still stuck with me for at least another month, right? It's just the stuff that left today; I'm in London until the end of April.
Maybe longer, if The Great Firewall of China doesn't block this site, but it's highly possible it does; we will just have to wait and see.
Guy Incognito
03-30-2009, 04:04 PM
you'll be sorely missed if that happens
indeed. :(
cue peachy telling us all to stop saying bye cos she hasnt gone yet and imparting some sort of motherly wisdom
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