Thursday, December 31, 2009
Trinkets
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Then there were two
Saying goodbye is so hard, especially at airports. Four days has flown right by.
The sun has disappeared...
Then there were two; CC and her GS.
Together battling on.
x
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Family time
...soon and I can't wait x
Disaster; no family arrivals yet. THE STUPID SNOW IN EUROPE. Everyone is delayed. Rescheduled flights and upgrades on the way but who knows what will happen. I am going to go to to the tree of hope. Only mother nature has the answers now. Christmas is only 4 days away. We miss you...
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Friday, December 18, 2009
T-Street
Sitting in the window, staring out to see,
Witches with their potions being practised in the street.
Old school surroundings, an antique cash-till standing by,
Baked Spare ribs, the specialty one must try.
This place is such a favourite, CC one day shall return,
But for now music is calling, for which I do so yearn.
(In memory of Mido Cafe & Money Lounge; where the people know how to have a real good time, CC sings Neil Sedaka's classic "Oh Carol" and "Yesterday" with her GS)
Snowed in
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
28K
Chinese Lanterns everywhere
...and I love them. Look out of my window and the square is red and glowing. So pretty. I'm hopefully getting a camera for Christmas, then I can snap away and show just what I see.
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Oh yes, 45 dollars to me, in my pocket. My first wages. Cardboard for cash. 15/12/09
Oh baby it's cold outside
Condensation on the windows as opened the golden blinds today. Oh baby it's cold outside... Hong Kong winter is here, Christmas round the corner. The tights are on, the fur is ready! YES! x
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sofa so nice
And it's a beauty! We're currently lounging on a lovely new sofa, drops into a double bed with the flick of a switch! Ah, it seats four people too so feel free to drop in...
Monday, December 14, 2009
WE ARE hunted
This is a good website, feel kind of cut off music wise over this side so this little find is treating our ears and keeping us on track. And it's music from around the globe so that's even better! The ones I liked; Fiery Furnaces, Taxi Taxi, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Vampire Weekend.
(Note: "Funny smells can come through your windows if get left open") GS
Application rolling almost.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
We're on the road to nowhere...hey!
Bikes hired, off we go. 11 miles later our bums are sore.
Poor us, tired us.
Bikes back, home time, food time, bed time.
zzzzzzzzzzz
(Important day for CC tomorrow)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Mr and Mrs C go Central
GS and CC head into Hong Kong Island, Friday night, dressed accordingly, ready to see what the city that never sleeps has on offer...
Orange lucozade in one hand, caramel macchiato in the other. Right, grins on faces here they go for the 50 minute journey (also a ham and egg sandwich all courtesy of 7/11)
Made it. 9.pm. Places on the agenda to visit; Feather Boa, Cheri Cheri, Basement Bar, Club 71. All pretty close together, walking distance. It's humid, busy, quite touristy; Australians, English, they want to escape from the hustle and bustle and find...is there a NQ equivalent? A Common where Claire & Joe might be waiting?
CC's heels are high and so are the roads, escalator(s) seem like the better choice of transportation! Still no drink yet, their mouths are dry, their faces warm...where to go, where to go?
30 minutes later find a quiet little drinking portal 'Sapphire'; Chocolate Martini & Singapore Sling please. Ada the owner sends them on their way, in search of Fringe Club.
FClub is good/interesting, has potential. Roof garden is very very pretty, surrounded by little fairy lights, tiny light bulbs, encased in by the mass sky scraper buildings. Drinks; Sol & Pink Gin. Certainly not a place that goes by the rules of service with a smile. Unfortunately no Claire and Joe making an appearance tonight, no one really around to be friends with...they guess in time that might change. For now Mr and Mrs Cheung can tuck into their Fish & Chips and a tasty Double Burger, finish their drinks and head back to the mtr. Their peaceful little palace is waiting and seems even more enticing.
x
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday's songs
Some good Music today;
Só Danço Samba: Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
Crimson and Clovers: The Hollies
Vicious: Lou Reed
Ghosts: Laura Marling
Don and Sherri: Matthew Dear - Hot Chip remix
I am determined to learn Só Danço Samba.
Unpacking is good. Our clothes together on the shelves. Nice.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas is a coming...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Ghetto Oriental
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
A good day
Discovered a place to get super chicken chow mein, right on my doorstep! Also, purchased some great lighting from another good shop - shop called Homeless. Overall a good day. Still raining a bit though. Realised that doing a food shop isn't so cheap; definitely Sainsbury's prices not Asda.
And been married a whole month now x
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Visiting hours are 5.45pm - 2.45am
Mooi
searched high and low for mooi shop today, another nice little find and a nice area too. Tai Pei - definitely a place to go back to I think. A paper maps day indeed. www.mooishophk.blogspot.com
Saturday, December 5, 2009
People
Betty our next door neighbour
paint shop lady who we shared an egg custard with
elderly street lady that we bought a plant from
the refuse point man
blondie who lives below us and shouts at us in Chinese
We miss you friends wherever you are x
cc and the great strong migrate to warmer climates
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