Li TianQi of the ministry of Weather today said he wanted to let U.S. President Barack Obama know where he stood in China. Calling upon MOW resources, Li made sure that the rain would be pouring upon Obama’s visit. Why make it rain, we asked him. “It’s quite simple-lah.” Li is quoted. “Remember the nice [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Shanghai’
Ministry of Weather says, “Welcome, President Obama!”
Posted: 20th November 2009 by Eric D in SinoPennTags: Humor, Ministry of..., Obama, Shanghai
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Bubba’s Chili Cookoff
Posted: 4th November 2009 by Eric D in SinoPennTags: Bubba's, Chili Cookoff, Halloween, Shanghai
Was at Bubba’s this weekend. Every year for the fourth year in a row, the Chili Cookoff is held at Bubba’s Texas Saloon. Teams from both restaurants in Shanghai to individuals & groups sign up to cook in the cookoff, competing for Best Chili as judged by the judges, as well as Peoples’ Choice. The [...]
Scenes around Bayside Garden in Jiuting
Posted: 21st October 2009 by Eric D in SinoPennTags: Apartment, Jiuting, Shanghai
Just a few pics of what’s around our new apartment in Jiuting.
So what about Edward Lighthart?
Posted: 25th August 2009 by Eric D in SinoPennTags: Aston, Baoji, David Akast, Edward Lighthart, Jinan, Shanghai
Last Thursday I got a call from David Akast. He pointed out an article on the Seattle Times about a guy who just appeared in Discovery Park with amnesia, saying something along the lines of, “I think this is Ed Lighthart.” I saw the picture, and indeed it was good old Eddie. I first met [...]
Ministry of Weather says “NO” to eclipse
Posted: 22nd July 2009 by Eric D in Astronomy, SinoPennTags: Astronomy, China, Eclipse, Ministry of..., Shanghai, Star Trek
The Ministry of Weather, after being snubbed by its request that the moon not eclipse the sun, had ordered a rainstorm over Shanghai for the morning of July 22nd. At around 5am this morning, the storm clouds moved in as requested, blocking out the view Shanghai would’ve had of the historic Astronomical event. Anonymous sources [...]
New Apartments coming along nicely now!
Posted: 2nd July 2009 by Eric D in SinoPennTags: Apartment, Bayside Apartments, China, Commercial, Jiuting, Shanghai
Despite the fact that some buildings don’t really like to stand, ours so far has, and the development of the commercial parts of the Bayside Gardens complex is starting to come along nicely now! We’ll be moving in in probably March now, according to the wife. After looking at 5 hours worth of tiles for [...]
