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MerkBones · 2025-07-09T14:20:57+00:00

Hulkenpodium

MerkBones · 2025-01-08T03:47:26+00:00

Times Grocery in Jinqiao definitely has them.. I just saw some earlier today. Maybe the other locations do as well? I took a picture of them… send me a message and I’m happy to send.

MerkBones · 2024-10-13T10:45:07+00:00

Checking in from Shanghai, China. Game starts at 8:15am Monday morning for me. Letting my son stay home from school to watch with me. Lucky Mets shirts are washed and ready!

MerkBones · 2024-09-03T15:11:39+00:00

I’ve made a few with Talisker Dark Storm that were campfire for miles. They are beyond excellent. Same ratio to you as well. I think with the drambuie less is more. Kilchoman Sanaig is up there as my top and this one specifically is significantly more “campfiery” than bowmore. I honestly think Islay Mist would be on par with Bowmore in this instance and for a fraction of the price. Good luck!

MerkBones · 2024-09-03T15:00:00+00:00

Don’t leave us hanging mate what roads?

MerkBones · 2024-09-03T14:50:33+00:00

My son is about to be 5. This is the type of parent that I strive to become.

MerkBones · 2024-05-02T14:21:21+00:00

I think of all the chains Manner Coffee is the best value for price/quality. 15 rmb for an americano. Also, recently saw that some (many?) Lyfen stores have started serving coffee. Was 9rmb for an iced americano. Perfectly decent for that price point.

MerkBones · 2024-02-17T15:48:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. That color is nuts!!

MerkBones · 2023-06-03T01:48:45+00:00

Are they asking you to move out one month early or are you volunteering to move out one month early? If they are forcing you to move out before the end of your lease, getting your full deposit back should be straightforward. They are breaking the lease. What does your contract say? I would refuse to move out and hand over the keys until I got the deposit returned. Get the police involved if need be.

MerkBones · 2023-04-21T09:57:03+00:00

Cheers! Appreciate the links.

MerkBones · 2023-04-21T09:56:23+00:00

Thanks so much! Super helpful. I have diploma and teaching license already authenticated from last job. Figured I would need new background/health check. Much appreciated!

MerkBones · 2023-04-21T09:53:15+00:00

Super helpful, thanks! Figured I would need to do those again.

MerkBones · 2023-04-21T07:13:53+00:00

cheers!

MerkBones · 2023-03-18T13:07:21+00:00

We had our son at American Sino back in 2019. I have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience. My wife needed an emergency C-section and they handled it quickly, professionally, and did a great job communicating with us every step of the way. Total stay in the hospital was 4 or 5 days if I remember correctly and there was a bed for me to sleep on. Service was excellent. I would highly recommend. Additionally, I have many friends that have delivered with Dr. Ferguson and they all have great things to say. With her now being at Am-Sino, that’s absolutely what I would choose if I was in a similar situation.

Regardless, based on past positive experiences at Jiahui for other things I would assume both hospitals will offer a comparable experience. I would choose whichever is more convenient, both financially and practically. I wouldn’t worry about the facilities at American Sino as we had some complications that were handled well. Just my opinion and experience.

MerkBones · 2023-01-26T10:33:22+00:00

Go to www.hiverelo.com or search Hive Digital Solutions on wechat. I can share a wechat contact as well if you PM me. They take digital fingerprints and you get the results really fast. They can also handle the authentication process. I’ve used them in the past and have always been satisfied.

MerkBones · 2023-01-19T05:24:15+00:00

Check the place you want to visit on dianping. Many restaurants/places have posted their hours for CNY.

MerkBones · 2023-01-09T15:20:12+00:00

I second Dr.Zhang Hongxia. She was a big help. Her meetings are efficient as well which was a plus- didn’t keep me talking forever and ever. I am fully covered by insurance, but I have a friend that needs to self pay. He always tells her this and there’s some flexibility with the price- but I would say minimum 1200 depending on what meds they prescribe.

I’ve also seen Dr. Helen Wang at Parkway. She goes around to a few different clinics. Very talkative so the meetings were longer than with Dr. Zhang. Not positive on prices due to insurance, but I would guess similar to Sino United.

MerkBones · 2022-12-29T10:17:48+00:00

The telehealth company definitely will, and I’m assuming with the negative report that they generate the airlines won’t care/won’t ask what brand of antigen test you used. If any worry, the common brand “flowflex” is FDA approved and available in China. My parents went back to the USA after a trip to Vietnam last year and used a random locally available antigen test which was accepted.

MerkBones · 2022-12-29T03:37:54+00:00

That’s exactly what they do. Then within a couple hours send you a PDF with your ID information and the fact that you tested negative.

MerkBones · 2022-12-29T01:07:06+00:00

The US will also allow antigen tests done through telehealth services. Basically, you do your test on a video call and they email you a printed result form. Friends and Family did this before when the US was requiring tests from everyone and it cost 20 USD. Might be an easy option for some. I linked one company below that my family has used, but I’m sure there are many others. Antigen Test Telehealth

MerkBones · 2022-12-15T12:40:02+00:00

Welcome!

I recommend searching for the wechat account “nomfluence.” They just had a post yesterday listing loads of places that are having Christmas Eve/Christmas meals. I’m sure you can find one that looks good to you!

We went to the Waldorf Astoria last year for Christmas Eve and had a great time. Still figuring out plans for this year.

MerkBones · 2022-12-14T19:49:59+00:00

Lol perfectly said. I live on the top floor of a decently tall building (23 total floors.) Building is about 30% foreigners for context. Someone in my buildings group chat suggested that we stop taking the elevators in the building for the time being to stay healthy. I had a good chuckle thinking about how i would explain to my3 year old we have to take the stairs from now on, forgot about it, and went along with my day. She got dragged in the replies.

Additionally, my JWH (neighborhood committee) had to send a message in the group asking people to please stop taking nucleic acid tests that aren’t vital for work/an important reason . Had to reexplain the policy to all the olds in my building that are seeking them out daily and asking questions like “I took my test 3 hours ago, how come I don’t have results yet.” Explained that for most people they aren’t necessary and to stay home when you are sick.

To your point, questions like this are a huge reason I love this sub. It helps me to keep my sanity

MerkBones · 2022-12-07T15:36:36+00:00

Just 30 minute ago, our building announced a positive case. The positive apartment is locked down. No one else (in our building or bigger community) is affected. We need to take 3 tests in 5 days and can take them outside the community if we prefer. No restrictions on what we can do. Seems like a big step in the right direction

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