bob Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Finally! LiNing and Amy arrived from ShangHai Saturday at 1:00PM, the plane was 3 hours late. She brought even more luggage than she originally told me, spent $330 for extra luggage allowance. We could barely fit everything in my friends Suburban. She was very impressed by by the heated passenger seat. Anyway, got home and they spent the entire first day unpacking suitcases and putting clothes away. Day 2 was spent "ordering" the house and the computer. We now have Chinese symbols over every door and on all the windows. My computer now speaks Chinese, she brought 100 computer programs, cds and dvds. Yesterday we went to the courthouse in Santa Barbara, got the "marry papers" and had a judge re-marry us. Then spent the rest of the afternoon showing her the tourist attractions. She had her first "Chinese" meal at a local restaurant. I am totally surprised that she liked it, but the people spoke Chinese to her so that helped. This morning she got up with me at 5:30AM to make my lunch and start the washing machine. Luckily I was there to prevent bleach being poured in the washer on colored clothes. All in all, I think that we are having a successful transition. She has pretty much taken over everything, but I knew she would, so everyone is happy. Link to comment
markimwaiting Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Such a great little post!Im sure, very soon ve will all have some cute stories to post.Congratulations!!!!! Im very happy for the both of you. Link to comment
markimwaiting Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Great news, Bob. Keep us posted on other little tidbits (when you have the time). I like the part about the signs over the doors! -Don HThe laundry bleach is my favorite part, hehehehehehe Link to comment
tonado Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Bob, Great news for you and your family. Just before the New Year. Santa Barbara is a nice area. Just wait until Chinese New Year, your wife will put more Chinese signs on the walls, windows, and doors. Link to comment
Guest Yang and Ling Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 This is a delightful story. Thank you for sharing your good news with us! Best wishes and congratulations!!! Link to comment
PJ Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Congratulations, Bob!!! Link to comment
Myles Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Aloha from Hawaii,Thanks Bob for the good news. We all share similar hopesand dreams for the year of the sheep. Annakuen'GG Link to comment
bobmal99 Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 I am so happy for you Bob. I am heading to Shanghai, 1/29/03, for their New Year and my fiance will be flying back to Boston, with me. Be sure to post some pictures of your new family in their new surroundings.. Definitely loved the part about the laundry. Once she is acclimated to the US, she will not be getting up at 5:00 am.!!! Looks like a very Happy New Year for you... Link to comment
Tine & Ella Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Congratulations Bob,What a great way to start out the new year. I know it has to be wonderful to have LiNing and Amy home with you. I am still waiting for DOS clearence to get Ella and Kelly here from Shanghai. Please keep us posted on how things are going, great to hear you story. Tine & Ella Indianapolis & Shanghai Link to comment
Mick Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Congratulations and best wishes. I know you both must be ecstatic after going through this long, exasperating process. Good luck and God bless! Link to comment
Guest GodGiveMyFianceeAVisaPlease Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Welcome LiNing, and wish you a wonderful new year!! Link to comment
bobmal99 Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hello Bob did you purchase a one way or round trip ticket for your fiance?? Link to comment
bob Posted January 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hello Bob,She purchased one way tickets from a local travel agent for only $380 (3150 RMB) each, nonstop China Eastern ShangHai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX). This was a better deal than anything I could find, the best was at $460. When she went to the travel agent in August, they wanted $2000 each for business class, I got her tickets then for $540. At that time I think they were just trying to get more money from her, they told her only business class was available. Link to comment
tonado Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hello Bob,She purchased one way tickets from a local travel agent for only $380 (3150 RMB) each, nonstop China Eastern ShangHai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX). This was a better deal than anything I could find, the best was at $460. When she went to the travel agent in August, they wanted $2000 each for business class, I got her tickets then for $540. At that time I think they were just trying to get more money from her, they told her only business class was available.That is a great price. I was thinking of instead of bringing my fiancee here from Nanning, I can meet her in Los Angeles. Then we can rest for a week in California and Vegas before coming to Boston. It is much warmer there than in Boston. Just my idea. Link to comment
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