Jiminoregon from now NH, was Portland

Hi Jim, I live in a small town about 20 minutes from Lewiston. My husband actually grew up there, but he could be considered "from away" by some Mainers since he was born in New Jersey (Army brat). I'm a true Mainer, born in Lewiston and raised on a small farm in a nearby town.

How long ago did you live here?

I hope you are enjoying your trip. And I hope you are able to take some time to sightsee with your wife when she arrives!

Jeana

I just took a quick look at your photos from Beijing and skimmed your blog. It looks and sounds like you are having a great time!

Jeana

Jim, thank you for the birthday wishes - that was the only post I received from China! That helps make a memorable day. I am very interested in your photos, but need to cook dinner for everyone shortly, so will plan on returning when I have more time. Thanks again for your efforts and I plan on taking advantage of your photos to expand my horizons, too.

I guess now that Mrs Jiminoregon is there in Beijing with you, we wont be seeing so much of you for a little while!
Have a great time together and see you when you return.

is maureeninoregon still with you? if not how was the visit? since i am asking questions i will add on one more- why don't you have an avatar? that way i can find you easier! ciao!

Enjoyed your blog on traffic, honking & bikes. There didn't seem to be much honking involved when I was in Milan, Italy last week, but the motorbikes, scooters & bicycles seem to have their own 'special' lane there... right down the centerline between the two opposing traffic lanes! They all seem to have a death wish because they use this special lane from BOTH directions! Was thinking that they really knew what they were doing because they seemed to be very precisely synchronized in their timing ...but if a "newbie" hesitantly hit the lane it would probably be one massive pileup!

Jim, the cycling sounds terrifying! Have you thought of installing a Klaxon horn on your bike? Now THAT would be amusing!
Stay safe friend.

Jim, your trip to the embassy sounded so grim. You write so well, I honestly felt like I was there and did not like the feeling it left me with.
So terribly sorry to hear about your wallet. With everything else that has gone on, you must feel very alone and isolated at the moment. Thank heavens you have computer access, it means you will always have friends right at your fingertips.
Good luck with your stay extension and I am sure everything will get better from here!

Jim, that apartment looks very nice, and the swimming pool etc are great extras. Let me know how it goes.

So pleased you are getting to go home for three weeks. Have a great time.

Jim, I see you are going home soon. Enjoy!

Jim and Maureen,

Hello Jim, and my heartiest festive felicitations to you and Maureen!!! Have a wonderful (can't choose the right word, holiday sounds wrong as you are going home!!) time!!!

Jim, have a safe trip home!

May the Christmas spirit bless you and your family and the New Year be filled with joy and prosperity! Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the very best for the Festive Season

Hi there Jim,

I saw that you were stuck in Vancouver and that your son was travelling the 5-6 hours (each way and probably more) to get you.

I hope that you are home now with Maureen and your family and am wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas this year

for your cyber friendship. I enjoy your comments and we had fun with your cyber name the other night.



I guess that while we swelter in Darwin you will
have a whilte Christmas but whatever and however, may it be a lovely celebration for you.


Here’s the traditional

LEMON CORDIAL
Ingredients:
Juice of 7 large lemons
Grated rind of 5 large lemons
1 kg sugar
1.25 litres of water
25g citric acid
Method:
1.In a large pan, boil up sugar, water, grated peel and citric acid.
2.Take off and add juice, If preferred, this may be strained.
3.Bottle whilst still hot into clean, sterilised (in oven) bottles

Mix it with gin and soda if you want an alcoholic drink.... or with whiskey, honey and hot water for a hot toddy.

May 2009 be a healthy, peaceful, joyful, hopeful, satisfying year for you in Beijing for the first 6 months and even more so on your return to your family.

Hi Jim. I'm glad to see you made it home for the holiday season. I have been reading your blog but not commenting. Suffice it to say your posts have been a great read. I wanted to send my best wishes to you and to all those you care for. Enjoy the festive season, and may today and all future days bring you good health, happiness and peace. Cheers!

Yikes, Jim! What a traveling ordeal. Glad to know you're safe and sound and with Maureen for the holidays. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year.

Wow - Jiminoregon is now actually Jim in Oregon. Happy to hear that you made it back to Maureen safely and sorry you're having bad weather there - but you can cuddle up to your family now you're home. Have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy 2009.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year Jim. So pleased you made it home safely for Christmas.

Merry Christmas Jim and Maureen!
Stopping in with Holiday greetings for you! Wishing you a Christmas full of love and joy ...and blessings throughout the new year!

So pleased you made it home in one piece mate, with grateful thanks to your son.

Best wishes to you all.

Jiminoregon and family!

Jim & Maureen! Wishing you a great new year!

Happy Valentines Day to you and yours

just hopping in to wish you and Maureen a very Happy Easter and a season full of joy!

Jim, congratulations on the Opera singing. How was it received? That must have been a very special time for you all, to be a part of such an event. Nice to see you posting. Only a few weeks and you will have your wife and daughter that will be wonderful. Take care.

Happy 4th of July! Let freedom ring!!!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas



and

Jim, seasons greetings to you and all you care for! May your lives be full of happiness and peace through the yuletide season and throughout the coming year!

and

Sweetheart! Won't you be mine??? ...hope this finds you and the Mrs. doing well!

Welcome back to Oregon. When did you get home? I haven't had much time lately to be on the site. Today, I had gone back to do some of the hard puzzles I missed and noticed a post from you. Next week, I'll be headed up to Seaside for a convention & stopping at Trader Joes. We still don't have a TJs in this area, yet....been waiting almost 15 years for one. Nearest is now in Redding - headed south & Eugene headed north.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Just hopping by to wish you a very

Jim, to you and yours.

dropping in on a rainy day to wish you a enjoy your special day, Mary

Thanks Jim for your comments on 24/9/10. I agree my step 3 is a bit long and unwieldy. After locked 7 at ce3, I got g1=7=b8;UP31. You say UP32, sotir says UP33. I can,t get more than to UP31.

Regards, Alfred.

Jim! Hope you have a wonderful celebration. My best to you and Maureen. Hugs.

Happy Birthday, Jim!
Enjoy your day(s)