Thursday, January 20, 2022
First let me say Hello to all my readers! Also, a Happy New Year to all!
I know that it's been a long time posting anything on my Blog. I even forgot my Password to sign in..lol.
So, anybody that is still with me over the years, Qing and I are closing in on 14 years married now! A lot has happened over that time not here, like our Son is already 20 years old. Plus he just last year became a Marine and we are so proud of him. He's learning to be a Helicopter Tech. and we think that is great for him in the future when he get's out after 6 years. Qing is working as a Care Giver now and I'm retired for 5 years now. Just working to keep up our beatiful yard and if you believe, I just painted our House and all with a 3inch Brush..lol. Had plenty of time and it put on the paint thicker than with a spray gun. Last year Qing gave me a 2017 Ram Truck (6.4l Hemi) with only 27.000 miles on it. Had to pick it up in Albuquerque and drove it back home from there. All I can say, Qing really spoils me like no other. So, otherwise we are doing good...for the condition California is in with those A**holes in Calif. and the White House!
Friday, January 22, 2021
Kind of sad today!
Reflecting back on all the Blog posts, one thing that reminded me going through some of them. It showed me over time that I had won a "Chinese Sister" Lily as I took my Journey finding Qing (my Wife now of almost 13 years). As we communicated for many years, I am now sad to realize that I might have lost her. I have send half dozen of letters to her via Yahoo Mail and have not received a reply back. Got me worried for her, because the last time I received a letter from Lily. That stated her Dad wasn't doing well at all and after her Mom, I think she has lost him also. Plus, she always told me; that she didn't want to interfer with my marriage to Qing. Something I've told her that was never the case, she would always be my Mei Mei. I do wish she is alright and doing well, as I will still try to write to her and see where it goes.
Monday, October 7, 2019
...sorry, but I'll continue where I had left off after Part5 on the earlier Posts later.
I'm somewhat sad today, thinking that I might have lost my Chinese Sister "LILY" from Kunming. After I'd written her twice by E-Mail, I did not get a reply back for months now. I hope she's is ok, especially hence her Father was in somewhat poor health the last time I had contact with her?
It just hurts my heart if she'd lost her Dad too so soon after her Mom passed away.
So here I will post one of the most BEAUTIFUL and heart-warming letter I have ever received from my Lily.
I'm somewhat sad today, thinking that I might have lost my Chinese Sister "LILY" from Kunming. After I'd written her twice by E-Mail, I did not get a reply back for months now. I hope she's is ok, especially hence her Father was in somewhat poor health the last time I had contact with her?
It just hurts my heart if she'd lost her Dad too so soon after her Mom passed away.
So here I will post one of the most BEAUTIFUL and heart-warming letter I have ever received from my Lily.
Guy's , this is what flower's can do !
From: Lily Tang (Profile ID: P688090 ) To: arnold dusch Date: Apr 2, 2009 GMT Mail ID: P688ECJCFHG
Ni hao, wo qing ai de ge ge,I don't know how to give my appreciation to you my dear ge ge, you touch me so deeply, thank you ge ge, because of you, I light up hope again in this dark period, zheng de hen xie xie ni ge ge¡.Dear ge ge, I just come back from my mother's grave, I have say thank you for you and I can feel she would smile when she heard that, thank you ge ge, maybe you don't know your concern means what a great power to our family, all of us are so warm and touched, so I must say thank you to you my dear ge ge, thank you¡.Ge ge, I didn't receive your lily until today, I went out and I didn't bring phone with me yesterday, the agency call me many times but I didn't know, when I came back home I found there are so many calls so I called back, but there was nobody receive it, so I didn't know they wanted to send flowers to me, this morning, I went out again, but I take phone with me, so they told me there is flower from you and they will send to me at noon, when I get home, my father has receive for me and he is going to put the flowers into the vase, I told him this flowers are sent to mother by you, my father was so touched and say thank you many many times, he said it is our honor to have such a good ge ge as you, he said you are really a good person, he ask me must say thank you to you for him¡.dear ge ge, you must be the angel that the god sent to comfort me through this hard time, there is no friend can remember to send greeting or flower to my mother except you, you are the only one who put my mother in your mind, thank you ge ge, you said thanks my mother for you, to let you have such a nice mei mei in your life, I also want to thanks your mother to let me have such a nice ge ge as you, and thank you for my mother because you support her hopeless daughter in her dark period, thank you ge ge, if you were beside me, I really want to give you a warm hug to express my million of thanks :)dear ge ge, about the man you are going to introduce to me, I am so thankful, I believe any man who introduce by ge ge must be a good man because I trust ge ge, I believe if he isn't a good man, ge ge would not introduce to me, right? so ge ge, yes I would like to know him, please tell him I would like to write with him, does he in Chnlove too? how old is he? How far he lives away from you?my mood is much better today, thank you ge ge, this is the result of your care:)your niece and her friends are beautiful, they are so young, envy, hehe, say hello to Qing :)thank you again ge getake careNi de mei mei,Lily
Ni hao, wo qing ai de ge ge,I don't know how to give my appreciation to you my dear ge ge, you touch me so deeply, thank you ge ge, because of you, I light up hope again in this dark period, zheng de hen xie xie ni ge ge¡.Dear ge ge, I just come back from my mother's grave, I have say thank you for you and I can feel she would smile when she heard that, thank you ge ge, maybe you don't know your concern means what a great power to our family, all of us are so warm and touched, so I must say thank you to you my dear ge ge, thank you¡.Ge ge, I didn't receive your lily until today, I went out and I didn't bring phone with me yesterday, the agency call me many times but I didn't know, when I came back home I found there are so many calls so I called back, but there was nobody receive it, so I didn't know they wanted to send flowers to me, this morning, I went out again, but I take phone with me, so they told me there is flower from you and they will send to me at noon, when I get home, my father has receive for me and he is going to put the flowers into the vase, I told him this flowers are sent to mother by you, my father was so touched and say thank you many many times, he said it is our honor to have such a good ge ge as you, he said you are really a good person, he ask me must say thank you to you for him¡.dear ge ge, you must be the angel that the god sent to comfort me through this hard time, there is no friend can remember to send greeting or flower to my mother except you, you are the only one who put my mother in your mind, thank you ge ge, you said thanks my mother for you, to let you have such a nice mei mei in your life, I also want to thanks your mother to let me have such a nice ge ge as you, and thank you for my mother because you support her hopeless daughter in her dark period, thank you ge ge, if you were beside me, I really want to give you a warm hug to express my million of thanks :)dear ge ge, about the man you are going to introduce to me, I am so thankful, I believe any man who introduce by ge ge must be a good man because I trust ge ge, I believe if he isn't a good man, ge ge would not introduce to me, right? so ge ge, yes I would like to know him, please tell him I would like to write with him, does he in Chnlove too? how old is he? How far he lives away from you?my mood is much better today, thank you ge ge, this is the result of your care:)your niece and her friends are beautiful, they are so young, envy, hehe, say hello to Qing :)thank you again ge getake careNi de mei mei,Lily
Friday, August 2, 2019
part 5...
Now at my Boss's house we lived for exactly 10 years and it was a wonderful time having this large 3 Bedroom house with a good size backyard. Talking about the backyard; what I remember most...is the LUAU we had for about 40 people or close to it, including my Cousin and his Wife from German that happen to be here on Vacation. To tease my Neighbor (not that I wanted to), we had a Whole Pig roasting all day over a rented BBQ pit. We just couldn't keep all that good smell in our yard...lol. I remember even building a Hawaiian shack complete with Palm and Banana leaves, that I used as a Bar. Gone out got some Hawaiian records and let the LIMBO start. Well, how low can you go? That contest was actually won by my Cousin and I'm guessing it was no more than 12 inches from the ground. I didn't know, they pratice the Limbo in Germany?
So, after the 10 years were up, my Boss wanted to sell the House and move back to Austria. He wanted us to buy it, but the $ 25,000 dollars down we could not come up with that kind of Cash at the time. Which meant, we once again had to look for another place and get ready to move one more time.
The looking didn't take too long, as we found a rental House only a few miles from my work. The only problem facing us there, was it was only a 2 Bedroom home with a good size backyard also. Well, you got to do what you have to do...no more over-look of the Valley anymore at night.
Here is the House, in which we stayed only 2 years. The reason, small AC unit and all it cooled was the living room. Way to hot in the summer month's, where we sleeped often on the living room floor on Sleeping bags.
The photo doesn't show as we seen it, because they had turned the Garage into a room and moved the driveway over to the left. Lousy Job... whoever did the modifying for sure.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
...part 4
So married now and wanting a bigger nicer place to live, because Canoga Park wasn't really the safest place to live anymore. Twice, someone had to call Police because; once, because they found someone had OD'd in one of the Apartments- second, one early morning the was actual shootings from one Apartment building towards another in a Gang fight. That was that told us, we need to get out of here.
Lucky for us, there was no need to look for long. My Ex-Boss was moving into a new House and put up his old one up for Lease. So, knowing him well...we had first choice of course. It was perfect for us, a beautiful 1300 sq foot home on top of a hill overlooking the whole San Fernando Valley. Plus with a Fireplace in the Living room. What made this such an easy choice, was the price was about the same as the place we left. So this was the first of our five (5) moves we make together.
So married now and wanting a bigger nicer place to live, because Canoga Park wasn't really the safest place to live anymore. Twice, someone had to call Police because; once, because they found someone had OD'd in one of the Apartments- second, one early morning the was actual shootings from one Apartment building towards another in a Gang fight. That was that told us, we need to get out of here.
Lucky for us, there was no need to look for long. My Ex-Boss was moving into a new House and put up his old one up for Lease. So, knowing him well...we had first choice of course. It was perfect for us, a beautiful 1300 sq foot home on top of a hill overlooking the whole San Fernando Valley. Plus with a Fireplace in the Living room. What made this such an easy choice, was the price was about the same as the place we left. So this was the first of our five (5) moves we make together.
part 3...
One year after moving in together, we'd decided that it was time we get married.We picked a date (05-06-1978), not knowing how easy it would be to remember it later when Anniversaries come around. You see...5-6-78...!
Here is the Little Church that be had picked out to have the Wedding at. There weren't kidding with the name "Little" as one can see in the Photo's below.
...at the time, there was only a Parking Lot right of the Church...not this nice looking Building that is standing there now. Makes the Church really look it's name...lol.
One year after moving in together, we'd decided that it was time we get married.We picked a date (05-06-1978), not knowing how easy it would be to remember it later when Anniversaries come around. You see...5-6-78...!
Here is the Little Church that be had picked out to have the Wedding at. There weren't kidding with the name "Little" as one can see in the Photo's below.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
...part 2
Just wanted to add, where I had lived at the time me and Nancy met. To my surprise as I was to find out years later, I was living right next to the Granada Hills High School (Football Field) and encountered lot's of noise on weekends from there. Little did I know, that is exactly where "John Elway" was playing as QB to start his great Career. No wonder it was always that loud!
My first 1-Bedroom apartment is right next to #32 (not sure anymore if mine was 31 or 33). What I do remember, Nancy used to bring me Home-Cooked meals she prepared at her Friends house only to carry them to my place. How sweet was that?
...to be continued.
...to be continued.
Why do People always tell you, that you live in the passed when you bring up wonderful memories in your Life!
First, I don't want you to get me wrong, I am very happy with the wonderful Wife "Qing" where the Love just couldn't be any greater by no means!
Remembering "Nancy" is as natural as waking up every morning. After all, we did spend almost 30 years married together. That creates an aweful lot's of memories, from the first day we met to the last day... holding her in my arms as she took her final breath.
So here, I've gone back some of those steps.
This Apartment (well it was in better shape then) as you see, was ours for about 3 years from '77-'80. Left to right you see, MasterBedroom window-Bathroom-Kitchen and Dinning window. Yes, it's been that long ago; but I remember it like it was yesterday.
#12...here, while staying there we got married 05-06-78
When I first met Nancy ( 02-03-77), she lived with a friend during the time she worked at Glendale Federal Bank. The same Bank, I told her that I had leased the above Apartment for us. She had only one room in this house. I wanted for us to be together and have our own, so after 2 month of us visiting each other's place, I surprised her at her work and told her I had found a place for both of us and her Son "Gary".
So, during the next 3 years we did a lot of Traveling-Camping with our VW Camper...criss-crossing the States many times.
..to be continued.
First, I don't want you to get me wrong, I am very happy with the wonderful Wife "Qing" where the Love just couldn't be any greater by no means!
Remembering "Nancy" is as natural as waking up every morning. After all, we did spend almost 30 years married together. That creates an aweful lot's of memories, from the first day we met to the last day... holding her in my arms as she took her final breath.
So here, I've gone back some of those steps.
When I first met Nancy ( 02-03-77), she lived with a friend during the time she worked at Glendale Federal Bank. The same Bank, I told her that I had leased the above Apartment for us. She had only one room in this house. I wanted for us to be together and have our own, so after 2 month of us visiting each other's place, I surprised her at her work and told her I had found a place for both of us and her Son "Gary".
So, during the next 3 years we did a lot of Traveling-Camping with our VW Camper...criss-crossing the States many times.
..to be continued.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
SPECIAL DAY TODAY!
Today, the 9th of May is when Qing and I went to the Shanghai Registry in 2008 to tie the Knot...get married in other words. Looking back, to think we had only met in Person two days and to go forward and decide such Life changing event for both of us.
For those that have not kept up with my Blog, it's not what it looks...haha!
We actually first made contact on Nov. 27 2007 on the Chinese Dating Site "Chnlove". So you see we had plenty of time writing back and forth and get to know each other really well, before I flew to Shanghai on May 6th 2008. That date of course was also very special to me, as Me and my late Wife "Nancy" got married 30 years ago on May 6th 1978.
So, finally meeting on May 7th 2008 at Pudong Internation Airport in Shanghai...wasn't like we just met and married. I had picked that date to fly to meet Qing, not only for that reason...but because it was also Nancy's and Mine 30th Anniversary. You might laugh, but I wanted to be way up in the sky to be closer to Nancy in a sense. Not to confuse you, I did have those Ticket's for China months before I first met Qing. How all this gone down, we will see in my Book that is 3/4 complete." Two Encounters with "True Love"!
Anyway, this is "Our" 11th Anniversary now! Now, we are looking forward to the next 11 years...as our Love for each other is stonger than ever!
Today, the 9th of May is when Qing and I went to the Shanghai Registry in 2008 to tie the Knot...get married in other words. Looking back, to think we had only met in Person two days and to go forward and decide such Life changing event for both of us.
For those that have not kept up with my Blog, it's not what it looks...haha!
We actually first made contact on Nov. 27 2007 on the Chinese Dating Site "Chnlove". So you see we had plenty of time writing back and forth and get to know each other really well, before I flew to Shanghai on May 6th 2008. That date of course was also very special to me, as Me and my late Wife "Nancy" got married 30 years ago on May 6th 1978.
So, finally meeting on May 7th 2008 at Pudong Internation Airport in Shanghai...wasn't like we just met and married. I had picked that date to fly to meet Qing, not only for that reason...but because it was also Nancy's and Mine 30th Anniversary. You might laugh, but I wanted to be way up in the sky to be closer to Nancy in a sense. Not to confuse you, I did have those Ticket's for China months before I first met Qing. How all this gone down, we will see in my Book that is 3/4 complete." Two Encounters with "True Love"!
Anyway, this is "Our" 11th Anniversary now! Now, we are looking forward to the next 11 years...as our Love for each other is stonger than ever!
Monday, January 14, 2019
Dreams, what are they exactly?
As the Title suggests, I will be talking about your everyday nightly dreams while asleep. You may agree, that some are normal from everyday living...but other's are scary at times that wake you up shacking or even screaming.
I like to talk about the one I had last night.
On Sunday's, Qing usually work over night and I sleep by myself. All seemed normal, until I awoke sometime around 5 am. I went to the Restroom and back to bed to get another couple hours of sleep, til Qing came home.
I had no trouble falling back sound asleep and that is when a average dream was anything but average. I was dreaming that my Toyota Truck with 624,000 miles on it, needed some work. I remember I was in a shop at that time, but wasn't working on my own Truck this time. Which was strange itself, hence I am (was-retired) Mechanic by Trade. Looking at my Truck being worked on, the Shop phone started to ring. I was close to it while it rang, but don't really know why I answered it instead the shop owner? I said "Hello"... this is were it got strange. On the other line was my "Mom" (that had passed away not to long ago)! I recognized her voice perfectly, like she was standing right next to me. To make it even more starnge, she say's "It's me and I'm alive"!
I awoke at that moment; it came to me right away, how is this possible? It was somewhat worrying! Most likely you have heard that when People are near Death, often see or get a visit from a passed relative to comfort them.
Not that I'm in bad health or anything, but after I told Qing... she agreed with my very thought! My Mom didn't had time or that was all she wanted to say, as I awoke startled just hearing her voice.
So, what do I make of this? Do I now have to be more aware of everything around me, or just take good or better care of myself? Is my Truck being worked on has some hidden meaning, like It was in an Accident? Don't know either, but makes you think...doesn't it?
It was nice hearing my Mom's voice though, maybe it was just to let me know..she's fine and in Heaven I certainly hope so!
I like to talk about the one I had last night.
On Sunday's, Qing usually work over night and I sleep by myself. All seemed normal, until I awoke sometime around 5 am. I went to the Restroom and back to bed to get another couple hours of sleep, til Qing came home.
I had no trouble falling back sound asleep and that is when a average dream was anything but average. I was dreaming that my Toyota Truck with 624,000 miles on it, needed some work. I remember I was in a shop at that time, but wasn't working on my own Truck this time. Which was strange itself, hence I am (was-retired) Mechanic by Trade. Looking at my Truck being worked on, the Shop phone started to ring. I was close to it while it rang, but don't really know why I answered it instead the shop owner? I said "Hello"... this is were it got strange. On the other line was my "Mom" (that had passed away not to long ago)! I recognized her voice perfectly, like she was standing right next to me. To make it even more starnge, she say's "It's me and I'm alive"!
I awoke at that moment; it came to me right away, how is this possible? It was somewhat worrying! Most likely you have heard that when People are near Death, often see or get a visit from a passed relative to comfort them.
Not that I'm in bad health or anything, but after I told Qing... she agreed with my very thought! My Mom didn't had time or that was all she wanted to say, as I awoke startled just hearing her voice.
So, what do I make of this? Do I now have to be more aware of everything around me, or just take good or better care of myself? Is my Truck being worked on has some hidden meaning, like It was in an Accident? Don't know either, but makes you think...doesn't it?
It was nice hearing my Mom's voice though, maybe it was just to let me know..she's fine and in Heaven I certainly hope so!
Saturday, January 5, 2019
What am I doing?
First of all, I like to wish everybody reading my Blog a "Happy New Year" to you all!
I did wanted to write about this for a while now, but never got to it until today.
As I am now retired and Qing is working 40-60 hours a week, I am given the Cooking Job more and more. Not that I don't want it, it's not about having to do it...I want to do it. People that know me well, know that Cooking is/was not my forte.
Anyhow, over the last years I must say...I've become quite a Cook (not quite a Chef yet) that I am not ashamed to say.
I.ve always done Breakfast with no problem, but Dinner is a little more challenging. Here today I have taken a few photo's what Qing can expect to be served with Scalloped Potatoes-Califlower steamed- Spinach salad and "Cajon Honey" stuffed shrimp.
Ps: stuffing includes Emeril's "BAM"-New Orleans Cajon Seasoning-Honey-Lemon Juice-mixure of Cream Cheese...Honey...Califlower...Parmeson Cheese and topped of with Cheddar Cheese.
I'm ignoring this sign from now on!
I did wanted to write about this for a while now, but never got to it until today.
As I am now retired and Qing is working 40-60 hours a week, I am given the Cooking Job more and more. Not that I don't want it, it's not about having to do it...I want to do it. People that know me well, know that Cooking is/was not my forte.
Anyhow, over the last years I must say...I've become quite a Cook (not quite a Chef yet) that I am not ashamed to say.
I.ve always done Breakfast with no problem, but Dinner is a little more challenging. Here today I have taken a few photo's what Qing can expect to be served with Scalloped Potatoes-Califlower steamed- Spinach salad and "Cajon Honey" stuffed shrimp.
Ps: stuffing includes Emeril's "BAM"-New Orleans Cajon Seasoning-Honey-Lemon Juice-mixure of Cream Cheese...Honey...Califlower...Parmeson Cheese and topped of with Cheddar Cheese.
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Mov'in on...
As my earlier Post showed, I am soon coming to the end of my Project front yard.
It is looking great and to second that fact, are most my Neighbors that think that I did an excellent Job.
Here are some of the new Photo's!
Of course on the last photo my Bird is also making sure all is up to par!
It is looking great and to second that fact, are most my Neighbors that think that I did an excellent Job.
Here are some of the new Photo's!
Saturday, December 1, 2018
The Project is moving along!
Like I've mentioned before, I'm quite busy working on the the final section of my front yard. 95% of the last grass is out and just yesterday and today finished the re-routed sprinkler system, to only two down from twelve heads. Overall, I cut my watering from six stations to two and a half. One with soaker hoses and two regular 12 head system. Saving already about $40 off my waterbill and now with this last part even more.
Here are a few photo's from my project.
Here are a few photo's from my project.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Oh..it's been quite some time?
Well..well, almost forget I have a Blog still going.
Anyhow, everything is going just great with Qing and Myself. Say...going on 11 years already being spoilt by my better half. I've been so busy last couple years improving our yard (both sides of house and front too). Taken now most of the Grass out for Pavers-Concrete-Rock and Plants. Come to think of it, for a 65 yr. old guy, I am working like I was in my 30's...lol.
One sad thing though, is that all this put my Book on the Back-Burner for now. I did complete up to Chapter 7, where I have met Qing already for the first time, including her Parents and Brother. But haven't gotten to our Marriage yet (Registry), which happened one the 2nd. day coming to meet my future LaoPo. So actually, the fun part of the Book is still to come. I'll get to it as soon I've done the necessary work out doors.
Anyhow, everything is going just great with Qing and Myself. Say...going on 11 years already being spoilt by my better half. I've been so busy last couple years improving our yard (both sides of house and front too). Taken now most of the Grass out for Pavers-Concrete-Rock and Plants. Come to think of it, for a 65 yr. old guy, I am working like I was in my 30's...lol.
One sad thing though, is that all this put my Book on the Back-Burner for now. I did complete up to Chapter 7, where I have met Qing already for the first time, including her Parents and Brother. But haven't gotten to our Marriage yet (Registry), which happened one the 2nd. day coming to meet my future LaoPo. So actually, the fun part of the Book is still to come. I'll get to it as soon I've done the necessary work out doors.
Monday, May 8, 2017
How time flies!
Tommorow, can not believe that Qing and I are already "Married" 9 years to date.
Really? It seems like only a couple years have passed. Yesterday (May 7th) it was nine years that we have seen each other Face to Face at Pudong Airport the very first time.
Some might notice the fact, that we met May 7th and married May 9th already...right? Well, to us of course it is not like we didn't really known one- another. It is quite the opposite between us!
Having had six (6) months over the Internet, we were able to get to know each other pretty well. So well; that marriage was certain, with only the date up in the air.
I had eleven days on my first Trip to see when we decide to tie the knot. Hence the second day in Shanghai was the only day it rained, we took/picked this day to go all prepared with the paper work necessary to the Shanghai Registry and made it official on May 9th 2008.
Now, on to continue enjoying one-another for years to come!
Really? It seems like only a couple years have passed. Yesterday (May 7th) it was nine years that we have seen each other Face to Face at Pudong Airport the very first time.
Some might notice the fact, that we met May 7th and married May 9th already...right? Well, to us of course it is not like we didn't really known one- another. It is quite the opposite between us!
Having had six (6) months over the Internet, we were able to get to know each other pretty well. So well; that marriage was certain, with only the date up in the air.
I had eleven days on my first Trip to see when we decide to tie the knot. Hence the second day in Shanghai was the only day it rained, we took/picked this day to go all prepared with the paper work necessary to the Shanghai Registry and made it official on May 9th 2008.
Now, on to continue enjoying one-another for years to come!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
A special Post today!
By special, I really mean Special!
This is something that I have kept to myself for years now, thought today is as good as any to bring it up on my Blog.
As I can imagine that many if not all believe in "Coincidences" going through Life? I myself have experienced many "unusual" stuff/situations throughout my life time to say the least. None however compare to the ones I like to talk about today.
First off; I like to meantion that after my late Wife (Nancy) passed away, many Family members felt (some had told me firmly) that I should never ever get married again. It would be disrepectful to this after we've been married twenty-nine years and together exactly thirty. I was 54 at that time and believe me, never even thought about it either. Until my life took a turn to the "right" and I wasn't going to steer "left" even though in the driver seat.
Anyways, this is for my Book to explain in detail.
Here, I am now writing how I now still believe in certain "Coincidences", but I have to say some go way past these and did make me a strong believer that our life is somewhat planned ahead by a higher sorce!
I will let you all in on two (I do have more, for some other time)instances that "ARE" proof of this actually happening. You can judge for yourselves!
First one: In 1973 when I came to California from New York, I opened a Checking Account at BofA and later when they first came out with a "Versatel/Debit Card" the bank also gives you a random four number "Pin" to use at the ATM for transactions.
This is where first I realized (after I got married to Qing), that these numbers had a lot more meaning than just for use on ATM's.
My Pin was....(5930)!
Might not say much of anything for my readers, but here is what it means to me.
Let me break it down: 5 (May) 9 (the day and month I married Qing in Shanghai in 2008)!
30 was exactly 30 years after I had married "Nancy" (5-6-78) not exactly to the day, but isn't the # 6 the only number you can turn and make it a #9? So, the one they had given me showed back in the 70's already that I was to marry again after 30 years and on May 9th...strange isn't it?
Second one goes even one step further!
That one came to me from something we all have on our Cars... a License Plate!
One day after placing a new Registration Tag on my 2003 Highlander (plate came with car in 2002), I noticed something that almost left me speechless at the time.
Plate ID....5AWM957 !
Again, looks like an ordinary Lic. plate...right?
Far from that! Not when 57 means when Qing and I first met Face to Face at Shanghai's Pudong Airport on May 7th 2008.
So what does the 59 mean? Well, that just happens to be the date (May 9th )that Qing and I got married at the Shanghai Registry.
To make it even more interesting, get this!
I explained the meaning of the numbers, let's take a look at the letters too.
AWM. This is a Lic. plate telling me in 2002 already that... A=Arnold--W=Will--M=Marry...on May 9th...5AWM9**!
So, please tell me what you think or believe if our life's are in fact fore-seen and all we do is follow?
PS: I have many more that would make anybody agree, coincidences are one thing, but sometimes there is much more to them.
This is something that I have kept to myself for years now, thought today is as good as any to bring it up on my Blog.
As I can imagine that many if not all believe in "Coincidences" going through Life? I myself have experienced many "unusual" stuff/situations throughout my life time to say the least. None however compare to the ones I like to talk about today.
First off; I like to meantion that after my late Wife (Nancy) passed away, many Family members felt (some had told me firmly) that I should never ever get married again. It would be disrepectful to this after we've been married twenty-nine years and together exactly thirty. I was 54 at that time and believe me, never even thought about it either. Until my life took a turn to the "right" and I wasn't going to steer "left" even though in the driver seat.
Anyways, this is for my Book to explain in detail.
Here, I am now writing how I now still believe in certain "Coincidences", but I have to say some go way past these and did make me a strong believer that our life is somewhat planned ahead by a higher sorce!
I will let you all in on two (I do have more, for some other time)instances that "ARE" proof of this actually happening. You can judge for yourselves!
First one: In 1973 when I came to California from New York, I opened a Checking Account at BofA and later when they first came out with a "Versatel/Debit Card" the bank also gives you a random four number "Pin" to use at the ATM for transactions.
This is where first I realized (after I got married to Qing), that these numbers had a lot more meaning than just for use on ATM's.
My Pin was....(5930)!
Might not say much of anything for my readers, but here is what it means to me.
Let me break it down: 5 (May) 9 (the day and month I married Qing in Shanghai in 2008)!
30 was exactly 30 years after I had married "Nancy" (5-6-78) not exactly to the day, but isn't the # 6 the only number you can turn and make it a #9? So, the one they had given me showed back in the 70's already that I was to marry again after 30 years and on May 9th...strange isn't it?
Second one goes even one step further!
That one came to me from something we all have on our Cars... a License Plate!
One day after placing a new Registration Tag on my 2003 Highlander (plate came with car in 2002), I noticed something that almost left me speechless at the time.
Plate ID....5AWM957 !
Again, looks like an ordinary Lic. plate...right?
Far from that! Not when 57 means when Qing and I first met Face to Face at Shanghai's Pudong Airport on May 7th 2008.
So what does the 59 mean? Well, that just happens to be the date (May 9th )that Qing and I got married at the Shanghai Registry.
To make it even more interesting, get this!
I explained the meaning of the numbers, let's take a look at the letters too.
AWM. This is a Lic. plate telling me in 2002 already that... A=Arnold--W=Will--M=Marry...on May 9th...5AWM9**!
So, please tell me what you think or believe if our life's are in fact fore-seen and all we do is follow?
PS: I have many more that would make anybody agree, coincidences are one thing, but sometimes there is much more to them.
Monday, February 13, 2017
A nice Sunday outing!
Hence yesterday was such a beautiful sunny day after a couple days of Rain, I desided to take Qing, her Son and my In-Laws on a Road trip to Pomona Fairplex.
Before I continue with that trip, let me say something I have not meantioned here yet. The fact that since November last year, Qing's parents are living with us. They are now Green Card holders here and as of now seem to have adjusted quite well, even though both of them are in their 70's. Being None-English speaking, had us worried a lot! Even a simple thing ( well to us anyway) as eating american food, also brought on so doubt if they will adjust this way.
Turns out, the language isn't much of a problem and the food part, well... guess we fixed that by eating almost 90% chinese dishes now. No...not at all a problem with me, I love chinese food and especailly coming from great chef's like Qing and her dad.
So, back to yesterdays trip.
Before leaving, I did not tell them where we're going and what we will see. I was somewhat afraid if I tell them, they would say no, hence it was an hour and a half drive from our home.
Arriving at our destination and ready to park the Car, I received the first surprise. They ask for $10 parking Fee! When in fact on the Internet it had said Parking and Park are "FREE"! I think Free doesn't mean $10 or does it?
Well, guess this is smart on their part! Having people come from a distance, now... who's coming from far would actually say "NO" to them and head back home?
Sneaky way to lighten your wallet...I say!!!
After squeezing a "10" from me, time to see what we came for.
I had come to let them see... the "Fairplex Garden Trains"! Something that only runs on every second Sunday of each month, another reason not to go back home and cry over $10...haha!
What a wonderful place it is, where Volunteer's come every months and run "Their" Trains for the Public. Not only that, but the miniature scales of the surrounding areas the Train are operating through are so wonderfully done to scale...amazing!
Attached are some photo's! Hope it will inspire some who live within the area to please make a visit this Park (especially if you have children), you enjoy/love it!
Before I continue with that trip, let me say something I have not meantioned here yet. The fact that since November last year, Qing's parents are living with us. They are now Green Card holders here and as of now seem to have adjusted quite well, even though both of them are in their 70's. Being None-English speaking, had us worried a lot! Even a simple thing ( well to us anyway) as eating american food, also brought on so doubt if they will adjust this way.
Turns out, the language isn't much of a problem and the food part, well... guess we fixed that by eating almost 90% chinese dishes now. No...not at all a problem with me, I love chinese food and especailly coming from great chef's like Qing and her dad.
So, back to yesterdays trip.
Before leaving, I did not tell them where we're going and what we will see. I was somewhat afraid if I tell them, they would say no, hence it was an hour and a half drive from our home.
Arriving at our destination and ready to park the Car, I received the first surprise. They ask for $10 parking Fee! When in fact on the Internet it had said Parking and Park are "FREE"! I think Free doesn't mean $10 or does it?
Well, guess this is smart on their part! Having people come from a distance, now... who's coming from far would actually say "NO" to them and head back home?
Sneaky way to lighten your wallet...I say!!!
After squeezing a "10" from me, time to see what we came for.
I had come to let them see... the "Fairplex Garden Trains"! Something that only runs on every second Sunday of each month, another reason not to go back home and cry over $10...haha!
What a wonderful place it is, where Volunteer's come every months and run "Their" Trains for the Public. Not only that, but the miniature scales of the surrounding areas the Train are operating through are so wonderfully done to scale...amazing!
Attached are some photo's! Hope it will inspire some who live within the area to please make a visit this Park (especially if you have children), you enjoy/love it!
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Wow....it has been a while!
It certainly has been a while and I'm somewhat surprised I actually still remembered how to get here...haha.
Well, found my way back and I will kick start my Blog in a few days. There is certainly much to talk about and a lot has happened since the last time I was here.
So, have patience!
Well, found my way back and I will kick start my Blog in a few days. There is certainly much to talk about and a lot has happened since the last time I was here.
So, have patience!
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
August 8th is approaching fast....
.... ahhhh, August 8th is of course a "Special" day for Qing and I.
Who would have guessed that a Couple actually gets Married after seeing each other only two day's face to face and still (after now 8 years plus) be still together? Leave alone, even have a greatest bond as on any other time in this relationship.
Anyhow, this year just adds one more "8" to our already wedding day of 08-08-08 and now our 8th Anniversary... and what wonderful years it has been with my Sweetheart! Priceless!!!
Who would have guessed that a Couple actually gets Married after seeing each other only two day's face to face and still (after now 8 years plus) be still together? Leave alone, even have a greatest bond as on any other time in this relationship.
Anyhow, this year just adds one more "8" to our already wedding day of 08-08-08 and now our 8th Anniversary... and what wonderful years it has been with my Sweetheart! Priceless!!!
Friday, June 10, 2016
...it's never too long to remember!
In my Life it is certainly true.
As we are in the month of June, I remembered back in time...10 years to be exact! Time does go by pretty fast as we are getting older, so what I was reminded of... was the fact that "Nancy" had received that awful Phone call from her Doctor telling her/us that the Cancer Test was positive.
A moment that is frozen in my Heart to this day no doubt. 10 years have gone by already, which just goes to show... how short life really is.
Also, how lucky I am to be blessed again and can enjoy my remaining years to the fullest with my LaoPo now. To receive two great Life-Partners (Wife's) from above... it is priceless and in no way will I ever take it for granted.
Of course I had to endure great pain losing a Sweetheart that Nancy was, but the "Love" we shared is still with me and always will. So does the pain she went through the last six months, as my now half finished book clearly points out in great detail.
My thoughts are always with you... Sweety!
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