Almost too short to do much with it, too long to sit around the pool.
What are you doing for CNY?
Was thinking about HCM but it's probably too late to get reasonably priced accommodations and flights and I can't be arsed...
CNY plans
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CNY plans
by Sardonicus » 6th Feb, '10, 14:22
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Re: CNY plans
by Kooky » 7th Feb, '10, 07:55
I work on the edge of Chinatown so I am planning to enjoy the festivities here. Especially the food 
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Re: CNY plans
by Fat Bob » 7th Feb, '10, 10:11
nev wrote:Off to Malapascua, Philippines to dive...
Can't wait!
Blow kisses to the sharks for me!
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Re: CNY plans
by expat yorkshire » 7th Feb, '10, 13:20
I try to avoid tuk tuks in phuket . The prices are very expensive
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Re: CNY plans
by Sardonicus » 7th Feb, '10, 13:58
So what do you use? I seem to remember the inversely-named 'taxi meter' taxis don't turn on their meters in Phuket, but maybe I am confusing that with somewhere else.
In the end it's all about the negotiation before you get in the vehicle. But from my recent trip to Samui, I found that some driver were as easy to walk away as I was from what they were offering and what I was prepared to pay.
Edit: I've been wanting to ask for a while now, who is that in your avatar EPY? I suppose I should know but...
In the end it's all about the negotiation before you get in the vehicle. But from my recent trip to Samui, I found that some driver were as easy to walk away as I was from what they were offering and what I was prepared to pay.
Edit: I've been wanting to ask for a while now, who is that in your avatar EPY? I suppose I should know but...
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Re: CNY plans
by expat yorkshire » 7th Feb, '10, 14:45
Hiring a car is pretty cheap in Phuket and avoids the hassle of dealing the those taxi drivers , who charge 10 times the price of a taxi in Bangkok
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Re: CNY plans
by Spike » 7th Feb, '10, 16:18
Will be freezing my wotsits off in London.
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Re: CNY plans
by Pinklepurr » 7th Feb, '10, 19:15
CNY what CNY? I will miss it, not quite the same back here...
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Re: CNY plans
by Tas » 7th Feb, '10, 19:53
I love it, means it was a bad time for me to travel, everyones away or coming home, and my stuffs been deferred to March la la la.
Just watched a lovely little segment on ABC about a family CNY celebration. So to confirm, gifts of oranges to my Chinese colleagues would be well received?
Just watched a lovely little segment on ABC about a family CNY celebration. So to confirm, gifts of oranges to my Chinese colleagues would be well received?
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Re: CNY plans
by Lili Von Shtupp » 8th Feb, '10, 09:50
Getting ready - I've got my new notes, my ang pau, new haircut and Chinese New Year outfit for the kid. Planning meals now, must do shopping this week, plus goodies, oranges, bak kwa etc. Got some cleaning to do. Just a family thing at home. The big reunion won't be til later in the month, Mr VS's cousin is having an open house.
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Re: CNY plans
by Aliya » 8th Feb, '10, 10:13
The Aliya family are here, spring cleaning and having to look after our own children 
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Re: CNY plans
by Rosbif71 » 8th Feb, '10, 12:30
just planning 4 days relaxing. bit of time by the pool, cinema etc etc
can't really afford to head off anywhere as have hockey tournament in May and trip to Kazakhstan in June to pay for.
really need to be earning more bucks
can't really afford to head off anywhere as have hockey tournament in May and trip to Kazakhstan in June to pay for.
really need to be earning more bucks
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Re: CNY plans
by Scrummy Mummy » 8th Feb, '10, 13:08
We're trying toilet training again. It promises to be fun!
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Re: CNY plans
by Dinosaur » 11th Feb, '10, 12:09
expat yorkshire wrote:Phuket
How long are you over for EY? If you're anywhere darn sarf of the island next week, let us know.
Us - we've just got back from a knackering trip so will be battening down the hatches and avoiding all those noisy fire-crackers
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