Tag Archives: short posts

Bee and Flower soap

Posted on May 15, 2009 by swiss james

There’s something very old-fashioned and pleasing about the packaging on this soap. I was oddly drawn to it, and even bought a cake during a recent trip to the Supermarket. Obviously I’m never going to actually use it though. I’m … Continue reading →

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Bent Quacks

Posted on May 13, 2009 by swiss james

link here (until they remove it) Pick from our full range of ailments- from bunions to cancer! Ask about our Swine Flu special!

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Tennis legend in Shanghai

Posted on April 29, 2009 by swiss james

I spotted tennis legend Martina Navratilova outside Zhongshan Park at the weekend. Tried to talk to her but she didn’t want to know, typical.

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Breakfast then bed

Posted on April 8, 2009 by swiss james

What a weird week I’m having. Last night I had to work overtime- started at about midnight, carried on until about now. Sleeping in the airport hotel then going back to work when I wake up. The boss brought me … Continue reading →

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Southern Train Station- Saturday

Posted on March 18, 2009 by swiss james

These guys must have been stood in front of that poster for 5 full minutes. By the time they left, there were two little puddles of drool on the floor.

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Chinese jigsaw

Posted on February 27, 2009 by swiss james

Check this out then: It’s a jigsaw puzzle of China where each province is a different piece. Me and her bought it on Fuzhou Lu and put it together back at home. Was a pretty good test of how well … Continue reading →

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Marketing Masterclass

Posted on February 19, 2009 by swiss james
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Quick one: Midget waiters

Posted on February 9, 2009 by swiss james

Here’s one for you- a message sent to me via a popular expat message board:

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Shoe Tuesday

Posted on February 3, 2009 by swiss james

Bangkok was full of crazy shoes. Shoes of every possible style and hue. I’d show them all to you now, but then where would that leave me during the traditional Shoe drought of February 4th – March 12th? Rumours that … Continue reading →

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Humping Dog

Posted on January 21, 2009 by swiss james

This was my housewarming gift from Dingle. The packaging says you’re only allowed to leave it running for 1 hour, but it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re watching a dog hump your laptop.  I’ve written to the … Continue reading →

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