[expat]

wasup Jeff.

LA (not the city tho) is good so far. Great weather. Almost no surf tho.

Disappointed that at this stage I can't afford another P-car. Bloody banks won't loan us anything for an older car and we desparately need to build a US credit history as they don't accept any of our credit history from HK or Oz which I find stupid. So we've got a new car (4Runner) and a 00 car (Corrolla) for now.

I have to do both a written test and a practical test for them to let me loose on their roads. LOL! Seems to me there are lots of people who never got their DL!

We're in a new apartment complex about 90mins from the city traveling NW. It's nice but expensive for a 2bed, 2.5 bath, no garden setup - US$2600/mnth.

No wonder no-one gets any exercise here. Kids (and adults) are prohibited from any sports outside. My kids and I have already been 'told off' for
- skateboarding
- tennis
- basketball
- washing the car.

None of these things are permitted within the complex. Geez!

You can also guess what food outlet I can see from most rooms (pic to be uploaded later).

I am surprised by the lack of older (pre 95) 911's on the road.

Can't wait for the Ventura Porsche Festival in Sept. Hope to see lots of Pelicanheads there, and of course cool cars.

I did ask Wayne (via email) if I could have my screen name changed to 'expat' but no response so far.

You are going thru the stinking hot time (humidity too) in HK. Not pleasant right?

Are you guys still getting together for drives? Are you running with/without the PCHK?

If you get over this way, give me a call. You could setup on the couch (fold out double bed) if you needed too.

If you see Bruce Morgan, Wayne Troedson from PCHK or Mr Wong from Carerra Motorsports say hi from me.

If I can help you with any parts you can't get in HK let me know too. See what I can do.

Cheers
Mark