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Date: 7th May 2012
pigeon?
As one of those English department dudes (duds) I wanted to point out that it is "pidgin" English , not "pigeon" English. However, knowing the way the English language gets mangled in the hands of Americans, god help us, it may one day be known as "bird" English. I will be in Vanuatu in July and am looking forward to adding some examples of Vanuatu pidgin signs to my collection of Chinglish signs. Yes, I think we "duds" are in the minority.
From Blog: Tales of the South Pacific
pigeon?
As one of those English department dudes (duds) I wanted to point out that it is "pidgin" English , not "pigeon" English. However, knowing the way the English language gets mangled in the hands of Americans, god help us, it may one day be known as "bird" English. I will be in Vanuatu in July and am looking forward to adding some examples of Vanuatu pidgin signs to my collection of Chinglish signs. Yes, I think we "duds" are in the minority.
From Blog: Tales of the South Pacific
Date: 4th April 2012
I really enjoyed reading Don\'s blog on his latest travels in Asia. Having first met Don whilst backpacking in Hong Kong in 1986, I have been inspired by his entrepreneurialism and adventurous spirit ever since. He was my \"travel guru\" and I based many of my trips on the advice and travel tips I learned from him.
From Blog: Singapore Sling
I really enjoyed reading Don\'s blog on his latest travels in Asia. Having first met Don whilst backpacking in Hong Kong in 1986, I have been inspired by his entrepreneurialism and adventurous spirit ever since. He was my \"travel guru\" and I based many of my trips on the advice and travel tips I learned from him.
From Blog: Singapore Sling
Date: 4th April 2012
I've so enjoyed doing the armchair travel dance with your blogs ... another friend, with a husband with Myelofibrosis is also traveling Australian and Asia, by boat ... they were near Bangcock last week. Have you met up with Bill yet? Wish I were with you but I'm taking care of the pollen attack for you this year. You would die Nancy ... Its the absolute worst ever. I have had Laryngitis for over a week. David Loveland got so bad he had to go to the hospital ER! It snowed yesterday (after being almost 85 the day before) Today will be 58 and tomorrow back in the 70's. Have a great sailing month!!! FYI- Party at Happy Thought Ranch on Memorial Monday which is the 5th month , May 28. All the Clear Creek folks are anxious to do something to honor Sam's life and this may help. He always like kicking off the summer almost more than July 4th. We'll probably plant a tree. I have to invest in sod there and hope like heck its not too mucn. Last Oct. a Landscaper scraped the little pond and got a mountain of sludge which he spread, then seeded, and then covered with mesh/straw. I asked the other day when the mesh would come up and he said it usually biodegrades in 2 - 3 years. Yikes ... I have wedding families there the 1st of June... and that just won't work- so he's giving me a bid on putting sod down. I plan to stay there a bit more in May to water grass :) It will be good to see you by then. I'm going to Sammy and Steves this weekend to dye eggs with Sherry and the boys, yoga with Sammy and Easter dinner. Hope to have my taxes ready for John Lichlyter too!! Thanks for these wonderful blogs !!! and happy belated birthday!!
From Blog: Singapore Sling
I've so enjoyed doing the armchair travel dance with your blogs ... another friend, with a husband with Myelofibrosis is also traveling Australian and Asia, by boat ... they were near Bangcock last week. Have you met up with Bill yet? Wish I were with you but I'm taking care of the pollen attack for you this year. You would die Nancy ... Its the absolute worst ever. I have had Laryngitis for over a week. David Loveland got so bad he had to go to the hospital ER! It snowed yesterday (after being almost 85 the day before) Today will be 58 and tomorrow back in the 70's. Have a great sailing month!!! FYI- Party at Happy Thought Ranch on Memorial Monday which is the 5th month , May 28. All the Clear Creek folks are anxious to do something to honor Sam's life and this may help. He always like kicking off the summer almost more than July 4th. We'll probably plant a tree. I have to invest in sod there and hope like heck its not too mucn. Last Oct. a Landscaper scraped the little pond and got a mountain of sludge which he spread, then seeded, and then covered with mesh/straw. I asked the other day when the mesh would come up and he said it usually biodegrades in 2 - 3 years. Yikes ... I have wedding families there the 1st of June... and that just won't work- so he's giving me a bid on putting sod down. I plan to stay there a bit more in May to water grass :) It will be good to see you by then. I'm going to Sammy and Steves this weekend to dye eggs with Sherry and the boys, yoga with Sammy and Easter dinner. Hope to have my taxes ready for John Lichlyter too!! Thanks for these wonderful blogs !!! and happy belated birthday!!
From Blog: Singapore Sling
Date: 24th March 2012
THE JOYS OF [MIS]TRANSLATION
ROFL over the "found poetry." I'm reading your blog entries along with Peter Hessler's book on road trips in China -- nice companion pieces. Thanks so much, Don --
From Blog: Yangtze Go Home!
THE JOYS OF [MIS]TRANSLATION
ROFL over the "found poetry." I'm reading your blog entries along with Peter Hessler's book on road trips in China -- nice companion pieces. Thanks so much, Don --
From Blog: Yangtze Go Home!
Date: 18th March 2012
Glad to hear from UD and Nance
Sounds like the trip and the teaching is a big success. Also glad the students were able to get a grip on any public speaking anxiety. The traditional Chinese jacket for Don sounds great, but let us know what Nancy is finding to buy for herself. Regards to all, Sherry Morreale
From Blog: Hangzhou Hangout
Glad to hear from UD and Nance
Sounds like the trip and the teaching is a big success. Also glad the students were able to get a grip on any public speaking anxiety. The traditional Chinese jacket for Don sounds great, but let us know what Nancy is finding to buy for herself. Regards to all, Sherry Morreale
From Blog: Hangzhou Hangout
Date: 17th March 2012
Hangzhou Hangout - A Great Read
Great reading. Can imagine Don being such a hit with his students. Re: Fishwich - at least it sounds more appetising than sandwich. DP
From Blog: Hangzhou Hangout
Hangzhou Hangout - A Great Read
Great reading. Can imagine Don being such a hit with his students. Re: Fishwich - at least it sounds more appetising than sandwich. DP
From Blog: Hangzhou Hangout
Date: 10th March 2012
being old in china
Dear Don , I love reading your blogs , especially about the cultural nuances that you capture so succinctly ! I'm off to New Zealand in a few days .... see you in a few months and keep writing ! Kate
From Blog: East Meets West
being old in china
Dear Don , I love reading your blogs , especially about the cultural nuances that you capture so succinctly ! I'm off to New Zealand in a few days .... see you in a few months and keep writing ! Kate
From Blog: East Meets West
Date: 5th March 2012
I like the BLOG, but...
...Can't you upload/post pictures as well??!?!? Pictures! Post pictures!
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
I like the BLOG, but...
...Can't you upload/post pictures as well??!?!? Pictures! Post pictures!
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 5th March 2012
GREAT EASTERN SUN ARISING
Don & Nancy, how wonderful to have this glimpse into your latest adventure. Fascinating -- I'm eager to read more. Will you be posting photos? Sara
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
GREAT EASTERN SUN ARISING
Don & Nancy, how wonderful to have this glimpse into your latest adventure. Fascinating -- I'm eager to read more. Will you be posting photos? Sara
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 4th March 2012
Dag enjoyed blog
This is my first comment to a blog entry, so not sure re the protocol. I was born last century you see - just past its middle. Much enjoyed Donaway's blog - very real, and made me feel I was there in a small way. Well done Don, and keep us updated. A wee bit spooky - can individualism survive in the new world order?!!! Dagster
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Dag enjoyed blog
This is my first comment to a blog entry, so not sure re the protocol. I was born last century you see - just past its middle. Much enjoyed Donaway's blog - very real, and made me feel I was there in a small way. Well done Don, and keep us updated. A wee bit spooky - can individualism survive in the new world order?!!! Dagster
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 3rd March 2012
Keep it coming
This is wonderful Don. I don't know if I'll ever make China so this will be a great to have such detail. I have no idea about Chinese life so just 'keep it coming'. Are the skies grey or is it just smog? Does everyone speak English where you are teaching? Does Nancy teach too? Apart from smoking in a no smoking area/what is their sense of humour? Do they get yours?
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Keep it coming
This is wonderful Don. I don't know if I'll ever make China so this will be a great to have such detail. I have no idea about Chinese life so just 'keep it coming'. Are the skies grey or is it just smog? Does everyone speak English where you are teaching? Does Nancy teach too? Apart from smoking in a no smoking area/what is their sense of humour? Do they get yours?
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 3rd March 2012
Right there with you
Thank you Don for writing this blog. While reading "First Impressions", I felt like I was right there with you. - maybe that explains why all of a sudden I felt a chill and had to put my down jacket on. I'm looking forward to reading your next post.
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Right there with you
Thank you Don for writing this blog. While reading "First Impressions", I felt like I was right there with you. - maybe that explains why all of a sudden I felt a chill and had to put my down jacket on. I'm looking forward to reading your next post.
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 2nd March 2012
Interesting Observations
It is with great interest that I read the blog First Impressions of Xiasha, China. I have never heard of congregating educational institutions for a country into a town designed just for that purpose. Probably very efficient for the educational system though. It seems quite challenging to take on a new culture, a new city, a new apartment, unexpected weather and a new job all at the same time. I look forward to reading more about an American's impressions of China in future blogs.
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Interesting Observations
It is with great interest that I read the blog First Impressions of Xiasha, China. I have never heard of congregating educational institutions for a country into a town designed just for that purpose. Probably very efficient for the educational system though. It seems quite challenging to take on a new culture, a new city, a new apartment, unexpected weather and a new job all at the same time. I look forward to reading more about an American's impressions of China in future blogs.
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 1st March 2012
Good post
DonNancy - Good first post. Lots of good wandering around detail. Anxious to hear more, esp about classes. Looking forward to hearing about your little side trips too. AR
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Good post
DonNancy - Good first post. Lots of good wandering around detail. Anxious to hear more, esp about classes. Looking forward to hearing about your little side trips too. AR
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Date: 1st March 2012
Good post
DonNancy - Good first post. Lots of good wandering around detail. Anxious to hear more, esp about classes. Looking forward to hearing about your little side trips too. AR
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Good post
DonNancy - Good first post. Lots of good wandering around detail. Anxious to hear more, esp about classes. Looking forward to hearing about your little side trips too. AR
From Blog: First Impressions of Xiasha, China
Uncle Charlie
non-member comment
Great! Enjoyed the trip with you. Thanks so much.
From Blog: Tales of the South Pacific