Monthly Archives: February 2011

First from Gerry in ChristchurchHi John and Mei, Thank you for your kind words. My younger brother Alistair’s brother-in-law’s eldest daughter was in the CTV building – so they are hoping for the best – but this place is not likely to give up survivors. I am glad to hear your folks are OK. TodayContinue reading “Response from my blog”

Our thoughts are with the citizens of Christchurch. I did speak to Gerry who was well known here in Anshan and is now back home in Christchurch, he did have a worry about his daughters but they are all OK, also another friend Bill who is OK but his son has not made contact, heContinue reading “Sympathy from John and Mei in China to the people of Christchurch and New Zealand”

My tirade about New Zealand and Australia certainly got some response. I wanted to provoke some thoughts but many blame something or someone else for New Zealand’s shortcomings in sales ability.  It is not just lamb and milk but there are many other products that are made in New Zealand that can be sold inContinue reading “Stirred up a hornets nest – take 2”

My tirade about New Zealand and Australia certainly got some response. I wanted to provoke some thoughts but many blame something or someone else for New Zealands shortcomings in sales ability.  It is not just lamb and milk but there are many other products that are made in New Zealand that can be sold inContinue reading “Stirred up a hornets nest”

Tonight we had a roast leg of Australia lamb for dinner, with pumpkin, new potatoes, kumera and cabbage with mint sauce. I must say that it was delicious. What concerns me is that New Zealand has a free trade agreement with China and I can only buy Australian goods and, from what I hear on theContinue reading “Australian roast lamb for dinner”