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The End

Posted on December 7, 2009 by swiss james

I’m sat in the airport wearing my heaviest possible clothes with the baggage receipts for 9 (nine) suitcases weighing down the boarding pass. Leaving on a jet plane to old London town (and then Manchester). That’s right- this is the … Continue reading →

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On site

Posted on October 28, 2009 by swiss james

Normally I do my software engineering seated on a Chaise Lounge, dressed in a fine linen suit, sipping on private stock. This week though, we’re testing on site so it’s all a bit different.

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Toilet humour

Posted on September 23, 2009 by swiss james

Toilet signs from the bit between Pudong airport T1 and the Maglev station. Sit Squat Two things here- 1) Is it still OK to find this funny? I’m 31 for flip’s sake. 2) In the girls toilet, does the stick … Continue reading →

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Easy Rider

Posted on January 16, 2009 by swiss james

This guy is one of the cowboy taxis (山寨出租车?) that ferry people around the airport area- they’re shady fellas these, would steal the moustache right off your face.

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2008

Posted on January 3, 2009 by swiss james

Here’s my round up of the year.  jANUARY I started off the year in in Letterkenny, Oirland where I was pitched up in a remote cottage following my brothers wedding. It was great craic (fake irishmen: please note the spelling) … Continue reading →

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Cheap crabs, big puddings

Posted on December 11, 2008 by swiss james

Every month or so in my office, we abandon the staff canteen and go out to a restaurant together for lunch. Since there is nothing of interest in the area around the airport (in fact it was all water a … Continue reading →

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Kite Aerial Phailure

Posted on December 5, 2008 by swiss james

KAP- Kite Aerial Photography is where you attach a camera to a kite, hoist the thing up in the air, and then take photos of the lovely scenery down below. Sounds cool doesn’t it? I’ve been determined to have a … Continue reading →

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At home today

Posted on November 12, 2008 by swiss james

Last night I worked until 5am PROTECTING YOUR AIRPORT (I’m kind of a modern-day Spiderman) so am resting at home right now. Woken from my slumbers this morning by the intercom being rang over and over again, I picked up the … Continue reading →

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Shoe Tuesday – Korea / Superlocal

Posted on October 28, 2008 by swiss james

<cue Shoe Tuesday music> You might know this and then again you might not, but either way-I used to live in Korea. I was there for three years and had a splendid time.  When I first arrived I thought the place … Continue reading →

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A bit of England

Posted on October 6, 2008 by swiss james

We flew BA to Heathrow, the flight was so full that they had no seats left in Economy and we had to sit in Business Class. Bit of a shame as I always enjoy that “back in the womb” feeling … Continue reading →

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