China day 4
Well a real workday.
Decided to run in the morning so got up at 5:30 and go for a run....Nooooo don't fall over and laugh. I actually got up and did it. Ran for50 minutes. There were a couple of others including Bob and Mark. Shower and shave and meeting at 7:30. Moved to 8 . Had a must meeeting at 8:30 with the dignitaries and aarmy personnel as this is military camp and we were to be there to see a little of the ceremonies. The speeches by various people...but we did have the Canadian anthem. Then some demonstrations of marching by the army people.
Got to our first staff meeting. And a long introduction to the expectations by the Principal of the Concord college. Then another by the Vice Principal and then our own principal.
We had to do a bit of an English test to decide where to place students that are here now........only 10s. Quite subjective and a little unfair as they did not get to finish it..many of them because there were other things for them to do militarily...One of my students actually fell asleep while we were writng the test. All are in the army fatigues and it is hot and they don't seem to worry. I was sweating in just a shirt and pants...and hadn't been out since 7 marching.
Their system...no comment. Did the correcting and got ready for the next day.
Still no word from Air Canada about my cell phone..and I can't seem to get through to them. We sure take a lot of things for granted too. Frustrating. But I do have a couple of phone numbers now to try.
Swimming pool isn't being used....we don't know why.
The weekend is planned for Bob's birthday. A hotel with about 10 bars in very close proximity. Wow that works for me. We think six are going...3 rooms booked.
Will take the school bus in for the trip in. After that either a bus or a taxi.
Super coke is a 750 ml bottle.
We had the western supper with the owner of the place. I think he is very wealthy but he doesn't flaunt it. Seems genuinely interested.
Talked to Andy Treung about playing ball or hockey against the diplomats or at least be on their team. Looks promising.
Stayed up late last night trying to catch up on my blogs so that I can get current. Well if I finish tonight and get this sent off I will be able do to it on a daily basis ....hopefully.
Have to do wash and get some clothes as I will run out of stuff that isn't sweated up. Looks like we will be going to see the Terra Cotta ?? warriors one weekend.
Bob's girlfriend will be coming over for a month, I think. In February.
If any of you decide to come and visit you can actually stay here for a cost of 100 rmb which is about $14. So the cost of getting over here and some spending money would be the cost. Realize that I would be working during the week unless there is a holiday. Athink about it.
Bedtime and I actually tried to read again but fell off to sleep.
Decided to run in the morning so got up at 5:30 and go for a run....Nooooo don't fall over and laugh. I actually got up and did it. Ran for50 minutes. There were a couple of others including Bob and Mark. Shower and shave and meeting at 7:30. Moved to 8 . Had a must meeeting at 8:30 with the dignitaries and aarmy personnel as this is military camp and we were to be there to see a little of the ceremonies. The speeches by various people...but we did have the Canadian anthem. Then some demonstrations of marching by the army people.
Got to our first staff meeting. And a long introduction to the expectations by the Principal of the Concord college. Then another by the Vice Principal and then our own principal.
We had to do a bit of an English test to decide where to place students that are here now........only 10s. Quite subjective and a little unfair as they did not get to finish it..many of them because there were other things for them to do militarily...One of my students actually fell asleep while we were writng the test. All are in the army fatigues and it is hot and they don't seem to worry. I was sweating in just a shirt and pants...and hadn't been out since 7 marching.
Their system...no comment. Did the correcting and got ready for the next day.
Still no word from Air Canada about my cell phone..and I can't seem to get through to them. We sure take a lot of things for granted too. Frustrating. But I do have a couple of phone numbers now to try.
Swimming pool isn't being used....we don't know why.
The weekend is planned for Bob's birthday. A hotel with about 10 bars in very close proximity. Wow that works for me. We think six are going...3 rooms booked.
Will take the school bus in for the trip in. After that either a bus or a taxi.
Super coke is a 750 ml bottle.
We had the western supper with the owner of the place. I think he is very wealthy but he doesn't flaunt it. Seems genuinely interested.
Talked to Andy Treung about playing ball or hockey against the diplomats or at least be on their team. Looks promising.
Stayed up late last night trying to catch up on my blogs so that I can get current. Well if I finish tonight and get this sent off I will be able do to it on a daily basis ....hopefully.
Have to do wash and get some clothes as I will run out of stuff that isn't sweated up. Looks like we will be going to see the Terra Cotta ?? warriors one weekend.
Bob's girlfriend will be coming over for a month, I think. In February.
If any of you decide to come and visit you can actually stay here for a cost of 100 rmb which is about $14. So the cost of getting over here and some spending money would be the cost. Realize that I would be working during the week unless there is a holiday. Athink about it.
Bedtime and I actually tried to read again but fell off to sleep.
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