[Tilikum Turbo]

On a recent trip to Beijing, and coming back here it's what you notice as well as don't notice which comes to mind.

Lot's...and lots of people, but virtually NO fat people.

Woman dress...like woman. Feminine...class...dresses...nice clothes. No buffoons on the Subway in pants-sweats, etc.
Reminded me in a way of when I went to Houston for a while, and the woman were much different than anywhere else I have been in America(and I lived in the South, MidWest, and Southwest). The younger woman in Texas seemed to glow femininity. So Cal...not so.

My friends I-Phone...she pays for full Internet on her phone, and unlimited service(plus no charge for incoming calls)...$9.00 a month...NINE DOLLARS for the whole f--ing deal. And if you think the Chinese don't have money, they pay $200 for an IZOD shirt that we pay $60-90 for.

There are no old cars on the streets of Beijing...everything is from about 1998 forward. I did see a 911 with a girl driving it. Whole car was 'Hello Kitty' Pink...that was a sight!

A couple going out to have dinner at a decent place will drop about $20...which includes everything(tip is included). Just like here, I stayed away from the fast food/junk food.

If any of you consider travel to someplace you want to go, I say just do it. Life is short, and enjoy it while you can.