Introductions

Hey there - wow, what a welcome! Cheers guys. 

And what a week it's been!  Yes, this is my first time in China and I wish I'd done it years back.  I've managed to find some accommodation with a Chinese family on the edge of town which is just great.  I couldn't have asked for a better start. I'm a little concerned about the visa thing although two companies I've encountered so far seemed to think it wouldn't be an issue.  I'll wait and see.  I'd hate to have to go back home now that I got here but I'm enjoying it so much that I'm definately intent on sticking around!!!

I've met some great locals and some people here from back home - all are making me very welcome and at home already.  I have some work on the cards so hoping the visa issue won't be too much of a headache - I'll let you know.

 
Jo

Hey Jo ... Welcome. Sorry I'm late to the festivities.. however, since we need very little a reason to celebrate here in the saloon... I'll start it all over again... For the next 3hrs... George's tab is open. Help yourselfs. 

For the next 3hrs... George's tab is open. Help yourselfs.

Welcome, Jo and Lin.

Jo, glad you have a good first impression.  We all may be able to answer your visa questions, if you give us more specifics. 

ummmm maybe I should have been  more specific... I meant you BAR TAB not the other tab.  

I meant you BAR TAB not the other tab

Ah! That's OK then!!!

welcome aboard indeed, lin.

Hey all,

New to China and new to the Saloon. Have been lurking a bit, but now I'm ready to come out and play. 

Arrived in China a few months ago and have been teaching at a university in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province for about a month. It's a nice life so far and a good opportunity to develop my teaching skills and see if it is a career that I want to commit to.

I'm keen to be involved in the Saloon so that I can stay connected with a teaching community while in China. The opportunity to share experiences of China will be therapeutic and I might also learn a thing or two 'bout teaching as well.


I recently finished university in New Zealand and did a CELTA then ventured over to China. It's good to be here. 

Welcome aboard, Bentham. Kiwis are sadly lacking here. Drinks are on the Canadians!!

Welcome Bentham Named after the venerable Jeremy Bentham? Jiangxi province, that's where I used to hop about. Anyway, again, a hearty welcome to the Saloon and to the Friendliest Place on Earth AKA China. Pull up a chair and let's get dashed foxed...the Canucks are paying

Hello, Bentham.  Welcome to the madhouse Saloon.  Nice to see a new face.  Barkeep, a couple of over here, Please.  And slide that plate of Toasties over, too.

EXCUSE ME GEORGE  Wo shi laoshi, wo meiyou chen 

Bentham,  The  drinks and toasties are on GEORGE.  The Canadians will volunteer themselves when they want to run a tab!!  George is sneaky that way 

Canada rules   George stays sober tonight 

DS, it is Saturday night. I doubt that will be the case 

Welcome, Bentham. Enjoy your time and post away! 

Bloody Canadians. Cheap as chips!!

Welcome aboard, Bentham.   You're right on the money: this is a bitchin' place to ask questions and plain old vent.  Kept me going my first year in the Big Silly.