Mrs Jamiesons' parents are coming to live and work in Suzhou. This prompts an astonishing coffee table kick from Mrs. J. Remember, not a biggie, she fits neatly under my chin.

They'll be staying with us until they organise a place of their own. They'll probably be picked up from the Bus Station by Mei-Mei's boyfriend and delivered to Club Jamieson in his Santana. This afternoon. Today. NOW.

Stress level in club J ?

Well that excludes any boom-boom with MY WIFE.

She might snap and unfurl the marriage certificate(s) and display them to the dis-believers. That would NOT be a constructive way to establish a harmonious relationship with the in-laws.

Stay positive. Ma cooks and does a great job of cleaning - to my acute embarrassment.

Bugger it, they might spring up and tear the certificates asunder. Tears. From me, too. Not a "woos", just a caring and gentle guy who CAN stamp his foot and fire a weapon, drop it  : then cradle a baby, soothe the child before the gunsmoke has cleared.


A total Paradox. Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous entry. Never fired a weapon in an active zone.

By the way, the in-laws are showering and smoking as I type. I really like them.  Done the ups and downs as have I.

I told you Anhui folks rock. Mrs. J and miss J. have contacts, even "mates in high places" that need a favour returned, "or else".

DANGEROUS

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I won't get involved, but this is serious. When I got back from OZ in late April and started looking for jobs, I had 6 interviews in 4 days.

The phone starts ringing. 6 Schools.

When can you start?

Tears are not fake. Nor are mine.


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Folks here during my day(s) off means I cannot belt up the Yamaha surround sound system in the living room - to 110 dBA or in the study to to 90 dBA. Got to be all polite and offer gifts, cigarettes. And sleep alone until the secret is revealed.

Have you ever lived a secret life ?

Secrets and Jobs yet un-explored.  Take my hand and help me in China. I can't do it on my own.

I will have a new galaxy of "Mafan". Your advice is welcome.

Jamieson.