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Gavin

@customade

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South African expat in China

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South African

Lives in Chengdu

Speaks English & Afrikaans

Registration: 27 March 2013

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Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
linatelan

annulment [philippines forum] {off topic} by linatelan

im happy girl and 31 yrs old

Gavin

@ linatelan, Happy that you are happy,but this is not helping. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
African Dream

Iphone 5 in SA by African Dream

Do you all know if any carriers in SA will support the iphone 5. Or do I just get it unlocked when I get there. I plan on purchasing a new iphone 5 when they come out, I think in September and then I will be SA in October SA for 6 months.

Gavin

@ ogeee. Why post if you can't help? Buy your Apple products before coming to SA,as it more expensive here. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
SeekingSA

Cell Phone Service SHOCK by SeekingSA

I am from the US and I thought it was an understatement about how expensive cell phone service is in South Africa. Man I was in SHOCK! South Africa is using airtime like we did in the early 90's. So I ran into some trouble getting a cell phone. Cell ...

Gavin

Learn to use Skype.Much cheaper. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
customade

Overstaying Visa or Residence by customade

I was wondering how many people find themselves in this situation either by accident or design. How many end up in prisons? How many governments check on the people? If they have enough money, who is to know?

Gavin

Please clarify "From Where" Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
JasfurJQ

Laugh With Me....... by JasfurJQ

A customer wanted to ask his attractive waitress for a date, but he couldn't get her attention. When he was able to catch her eye, she quickly looked away. Finally he followed her into the kitchen and blurted out his invitation. To his ...

Gavin

Man shopping for a toupee: I think I will take this one. That will be $29 with tax Forget the tacks, I will rather use glue. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
customade

Overstaying Visa or Residence by customade

I was wondering how many people find themselves in this situation either by accident or design. How many end up in prisons? How many governments check on the people? If they have enough money, who is to know?

Gavin

Hi Julien, I was not thinking about any specific country.Am in China and still ok for the next 15 months.Then another 800 RMB.Have any idea of how many illegals where you find yourself now? Read More

Gavin
customade created a thread
11 years ago

Overstaying Visa or Residence

I was wondering how many people find themselves in this situation either by accident or design. How many end up in prisons? How many governments check on the people? If they have enough money, who is to know? Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
mia2012

annulment by mia2012

Hi, any lawyers out there who could kindly please answer this question or me. I have a friend whose been in a relationship with a man for almost 3 years now but they cant marry guy is still technically married to his "ex-wife". The guy plans to file ...

Gavin

So much time,money and effort!Never done this,but I would get hold of a forger!~ Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
Aga86

where do you start? by Aga86

I'm not an expat myself yet but it's always been somewhere deep in me and recently woke up again so I'm finally planning to move. I have a few different locations on my mind, but that's not my question. When you get to the decision that you want ...

Gavin

Clicked the 2 links above ....but NO. They have blocked here in China.Damn!! Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.This blocking is not in the Widows vocab. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ratchet_

Hello from Belgium by Ratchet_

Hi everyone, I'm Yves (aka Ratchet_ on this board). I currently live in Belgium. I have lived 10 years in the South of France and then returned to Belgium (don't ask me why...). I feel it's time to leave Belgium again and explore other horizons. ...

Gavin

I would only do China as a tourist.I should know. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
chidubem29

hello guys by chidubem29

when you desire a thing that can't be reached,what will you do?

Gavin

Hello chidubem29, Maybe if you wern't so blunt and more specific,you could expect some answers. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
Guest9764

What has been the most difficult thing about becoming an expat? by Guest9764

Different people will have different answers to this and I'm curious to hear what people have to say--and I am also curious to read what strategies you use to deal with it!! If you're an accompanying partner the hardest thing might have been giving ...

Gavin

All the matters in previous posts & not understanding the TV,and not having a Yellow Pages in English. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
Janny108

Looking to move.... by Janny108

Long story, but I want to move... I currently live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and want to start new elsewhere, but where, I have no idea. I love this planet and there are so many interesting things out there to see and experience. I guess I'm just ...

Gavin

You have come to the best site,but be prepared to read a lot! Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
caragarden

Survey for expats by caragarden

Hello friends, I am going to several countries and interviewing expats. Do any of you know surveys or questionnaires for interviewing purposes- to find out about life style, social and work experiences, living abroad, etc. I am open minded and ...

Gavin

Come now folks,don't be ****.The dear Dr probably only needs a few minutes of your time.I am sure she will tell us if it will be done on-line via emails and or personal.All experts want to improve. Read More

Gavin
customade replied to a thread
11 years ago
masha24

Does anybody here learn Russian? by masha24

I'm a Russian language teacher. I want to share my knowledge and learn more about your experience.

Gavin

@ Sandra. Don't know about more difficult than English,but a damn lot esier than Mandarin. 33 letters in their alphabet.Need to be able to read it if you want to use the Metro.Moscow has about 200 stations. I would not learn a language if I were not ... Read More