Far East Cynic

Sick and tired

Well, I’m either getting better, or they will be removing my body from the airplane tomorrow. What appears to be a chest cold, has now seemed to have migrated to my head. I stayed in last night, except for a brief foray for dinner. My ailment does seem to retreat

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APB……

Does anyone know where Madame Chiang went? Have not seen a post from her in over 3 weeks………………. Subscribe in a reader

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Tribes

I’ve been blogging for over 2 years now. For the most part it has been an enjoyable experience, however at the same time, it has exposed me to the less admirable things about the Netizens of Bloggerville. People believe that blogs are an Internet expression of free debate and open

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The best and the brightest

Nothing sucks more than being in a really cool place while being sick. I wanted to go out tonight, but I just did not have the energy. I have been fading in and out of consciousness on the bed while watching TV. The lights of Sin City are blinking through

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Viva Las Vegas!

Elvis sends his regards. Got here yesterday only to discover that I think I am getting a cold. All the travel is catching up with me. Within sight of Mandalay Bay, I huddled in my bed watching old movies on TV. Believe it or not I had a a lot

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Give them hell Harry……..

Harry Reid that is……proving yet again that the Democrats are their own worst enemy. No opportunity is too great, such that it cannot be f*&ked away. In that regard, you and the Iraqis have a lot in common. You used the “L” word. Just like the “wasted” word, its like

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The Office

World Bank style……………… Subscribe in a reader

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The dilemena

Tomorrow it will be time to embark on the next leg of the trip from hell-most probably with the new, smaller bag I have purchased and with out my other items that I packed specifically for this next leg of the trip. I had some nice talks with my sister

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CSI

Busy day yesterday and today. Filed reports with the police, talked to my insurance, cancelled credit cards, bought clothes. I think I understand now why people say they feel so violated after a robbery. The 24 hour window has passed of someone making an honest mistake, and calling to rectify

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Can’t see straight……

I’m up early this morning. I need to be because I have all kind of things to do today. Having my suitcase stolen is a major red ass, made doubly so because the rental car agency was less than helpful as they could have been. The police told me they

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