Introductions

Welcome aboard charlessandilands, that's a heck of a name your mother gave you   

well charlessandilands, you 'aint much to look at , but the same can be said for most of us barflies, so pull up a stool and tell us what yer major malfunction is

 

Welcome! I also teach in Haidian district in Beijing, we'll be neighbors!

Great to hear that I won't be isolated even though my appearance  apparently frightens horses and small children!!

I have a number of malfunctions (including alcohol!) but I also enjoy cycling and walking enabling regular (at least semi) detoxification!

Nice ta meetcha, charlesS

nice to meet you too. Where do you work?

Great to hear that I won't be isolated even though my appearance  apparently frightens horses and small children!!

I have a number of malfunctions (including alcohol!) but I also enjoy cycling and walking enabling regular (at least semi) detoxification!

So what you're saying is that you won't stand out from the rest of us

Open the gates Mildred, we gots us another one

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd say hello to everyone here at the Saloon and introduce myself. I'm (going to be) a first time teacher in China this upcoming school year and figured it would be a good idea to hang out here a little bit before I go to get a better idea of what to expect once September roles around.

I'm Canadian, a recent university graduate (BA in Poli Sci)and I like long walks on the beach. Right now I'm focusing on landing a job in the Guangzhou area, so if there's anyone with some insider tips of things to see/do/avoid I'm all ears.

Looking forward to talking with everyone,
Cornelius

Hello, Cornelius

Welcome cornelius. You made a good choice to hang here and get a feel of what its like  to work and live in china from oldies and newbies. Im in Guangdong but not near the sea. Hailing from a northern scottish island i miss the sea, perhaps i will get a coastal teaching position one day, that would be great. I heard today there was an undersea quake of over 7 points in the indian ocean. I dont fancy being wacked by a big wave, seems these things are occuring more often. 

nice to meet you too. Where do you work?

In prison in Bermuda

Hi Cornelius and Charles.  Don't mind the Bunny.  They let her out to play here occasionally  
I'm in Dongguan, just next door to Guangzhou.

Quote from: Invictus on June 10, 2010, 01:33:29 AM

Dunno. Could it be I am a genius? My mother says I am... I'll keep yous guys updated.

I think she may have said you are special, that's why you took the special bus    

Haha! This is the only bus I ride!



Thanks for the tips on the writing assignment. Second week just started. Moved to pre-int and doing first lesson with them tomorrow, with less pointers for lesson planning. Let's see how I'll fill the 40 minutes talking about jobs. Can't be that hard, eh.

Welcome to all the new party pee-powl!

Notwithstanding the adverse remarks on my appearance, there must be some short-sighted females in beijing?

Where is the best place to look?

Where is the best place to look?

The first place you come to! Welcome aboard, Charlie.