Monthly Archives: May 2006

By the Skin of our Teeth

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Olly S

Well we have the official word – we are safe (at least for now). They have posted signs around the area stating the building numbers they are going to demolish and thankfully we are not on it. The plan is … Continue reading →

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Balancing on the Razor’s Edge

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Olly S

As many people now know I recently left my job to, among other things, open a restaurant here in Beijing. Things have been progressing in a more or less forward direction until today. We were standing in the shell of … Continue reading →

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Chav Arse Regal

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Olly S

On wednesday evening I went to the Chivas Regal “Milan” party. This was one of those events where the funds put in definitely exceeded the taste of those involved. On arrival, all the guests walked up a red carpet complete … Continue reading →

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Perks of the World Traveller

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Olly S

Having been upgraded to Business class on my flight back to the UK two weeks ago, I felt that my years of flying back and forth from China to the UK were at last being rewarded with some perks. This … Continue reading →

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The Long Way Round

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Olly S

Ben drove up from Somerset on Friday to take visit and take a break from his law studies. On Saturday we went for a walk though the Winkworth Arboretum just above my parent’s house which was looking amazing since the … Continue reading →

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