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Last year I went to a KFC alone in Shenzhen. I wanted two breast. Usually the counter help would provide a menu so I could point to what I wanted. This particular girl didn't so I tried to translate by patting on my chest with both hands. I'm pretty sure she thought I was crazy as hell by then. I settled for a combo meal. Probably a good thing I didn't want wings......

Peachy, she only asked a few routine questions (to my SO) like "have you ever been arrested" and "have you ever been told that you have to return to China". Kevin, if you sent co-sponser papers already, you won't need to again for the interview. The AOS interview instructions say (unless already submitted) which I didn't really take to the bank, but I should have. The lady that interviewed us in Dallas had everything I had originally sent to Chicago. Thanks everyone.

We had our AOS interview today. As usual for CFL'ers I was way overprepared. Almost emptied my ink cartridge last night making last-minute copies of everything which was a waste. The only other people in the lobby with any documents were the ones with lawyers. I know, better safe than sorry... Got interviewed by a very nice hispanic female who was very interested in China travel. She asked for my SO's passport, my drivers license, and 2005 tax returns which really looked bad as I spent almost all of last year in China, so she told me she would use my 2004 which looked much better. She only wanted to see our photos after my SO forced them on her. No I-551 stamp was put in my SO's passport but she wrote CWOP across the U.S. visa and plucked the I-94. We don't have plans to travel soon so it shouldn't matter, but I am curious about the procedures if we wanted to before getting the card. Anyway, we've managed to clear this last hurdle with great thanks to our neighbors and friends at CFL that have always been there to help whether it be the wait, the forms, or maybe just the moral support. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! Larry and Yuhong

Steve, I went to the Records Bldg. on Elm the day after we got married and got our license processed in about 15 minutes. That option may not be available in Nevada though. We sent our AOS a couple of weeks ago. Does anyone know about how long it takes before we get an NOA? I know they haven't cashed the checks yet.

Coming back from 18 months in Shenzhen, I never saw anything off-limits to foreignors. Maybe some that should of been like outside the Shangrila where the pickpockets are so bad, they don't care if you catch them in act or not. As long as their boss feeds them.

My first trip I stayed at the New Century (hotel) right next to the Pavillion Hotel, and close to Huaqiangbei which is a great place to shop. About 400-450RMB.

Last week we were specifically asked by Customs if we had mooncakes also. We were given some as gifts, but I used them to chock the wheels on the car.

Great news and great story. Congratulations.

You're right. Cutting, pushing, shoving, etc. isn't a cultural issue in any freakin' country. If you think pushing back, throwing elbows or whatever is the answer, you have as big a problem with social behavior as they do and should check into anger management.

We came through SFO Tuesday with no problems, but a K1 girl in front of us from the Phillipines had a little trouble. The Officer asked for her sealed envelope (which she had in her bag) but she didn't understand, so make sure your SO has it in her hand. After an interpreter helped but left, he needed her to step back for her picture taking. His lack of patience didn't help much but she eventually got through with the help of us and other bystanders. It's the little things that may catch her off guard. If she can tag along with someone and go first it would be a big help. The plane will should have plenty of Chinese/English speakers.

CONGRATULATIONS Adam and Yilan Wu!!! Car designer to mortician? This has "Munster Mobile" written all over it. B) B)

David, we went to The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou (the cheap one) and they didn't ask for ours. I still have it in a file book with my I-134, tax records, and the other ton of stuff never asked for.

My last trip over I had a couple of clothes changes in my backpack and my suitcase was full of food. Probably 50 lbs. At HuangGang using the x-ray machine for your bags is optional. Your choice. I just walk past it and have never been stopped.

You ain't just a whiffin, Bob. Last winter it didn't rain for 5-6 months and you had to cut your way down the sidewalk. It's better now but I still have to sleep on my side at night so the days pollution intake doesn't settle in the back of my throat and drowned me. B)

It looks like I got here two weeks after you left. I know what you mean.