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April 24, 2005

They let women DRIVE here!

After living in Saudi Arabia for a year, it still strikes me as odd to see women driving, though I'm starting to notice it less. Still, I found an interesting article by an expat about the possibilities of women driving...

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Posted by djf on April 24, 2005 02:57 PM
Category: Dave in Japan

Cool things here in Japan

One of the coolest things here in Japan has to be the variation one finds in toilets. You have the squatter types (usually in train stations), but you also have high tech toilets with heaters, washers, and blowers. We have...

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Posted by djf on April 24, 2005 02:45 PM
Category: Dave in Japan

Adventures in Sushi

On Thursday morning, our rental agent called, and asked me to give Sai, our landlord, a call. We're going to get a second car, so I can make the commute up to Zama (eventually, after I get a licence), but...

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Posted by djf on April 24, 2005 02:04 PM
Category: Dave in Japan

April 20, 2005

Adjusting to Life in Japan

Life in Japan is quite a bit different than in Saudi Arabia, but I'm adjusting...being back in the same house with Melody is obviously the best part. We've been pretty busy over the past few days. Went to Mass on...

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Posted by djf on April 20, 2005 04:41 AM
Category: Dave in Japan

April 17, 2005

Konnichiwa!

OK...I've now been in Japan for just over 24 hours and have had my first earthquake. It happened about 8:07 PM this evening, when we heard the house creak for about 2 seconds...Nothing too big, but right around our general...

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Posted by djf on April 17, 2005 05:05 PM
Category: Dave in Japan

April 12, 2005

What an exciting year...

Well, as you may know, my time here in the Magical Kingdom is rapidly closing...I leave on Friday and leave the Sand for the Tsunami part of our blog, Japan. I'll be finally joining my wife of 16 months, and...

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Posted by djf on April 12, 2005 11:23 PM
Category: The Magical Kingdom

April 10, 2005

TIBETAN CHEST: DETAIL

Here's the detail on part of the Tibetan piece. The light was a bit dim in the shop but the colors are very vibrant, mostly red....

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Posted by Melody on April 10, 2005 05:42 PM
Category: Picture Postings

NEW FURNITURE!

View image I just bought this great piece of furniture over the weekend. It's a Tibetan piece that was on sale at Takusan Treasures, the little shop that's run by the Officers' spouses association on base. It's very unique and...

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Posted by Melody on April 10, 2005 05:34 PM
Category: Picture Postings

Feb Brunch at Shonan Village

Ray H. arranged a Sunday brunch at an Italian restaurant in Shonan Village. What a great view! (Of course, lunch was fine, but not as great as Anselmo's restaurant in Shichirigahama Higashi.)...

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Posted by Melody on April 10, 2005 05:23 PM
Category: Food

KH hongkong

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Posted by Melody on April 10, 2005 04:55 PM
Category: Picture Postings

HONG KONG: FEB 05

I'm playing catch up with my port call entries, starting with Hong Kong. It's already been 6 weeks since we were in Hong Kong, which means it's been 6 weeks since I last saw David. I'll see him again this...

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Posted by Melody on April 10, 2005 04:52 PM
Category: Picture Postings

April 05, 2005

Eat a camel?

I'm sure you're wondering about camel meat...I've not had it yet, and need to hurry if I am, because I leave in less than 2 weeks. There's a chance I may get a slab tomorrow, and if so, we'll...

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Posted by djf on April 5, 2005 12:28 PM
Category: News and Other Scary Stuff
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