Greetings from Macau!

[MiTT]

Hey folks, greetings from Macau! I'm over here for a week working on an installation we are doing for the new Venetian Macau resort opening next month. I've also got a day or so in Hong Kong and 2 in Shanghai before I head back to the States. I was hoping to drop in on "KrellYour World" (Fabio - System 201) while I was over here, but wouldn't you know, he's going to be in Japan.

Things I've learned so far...

The hotel has it's own "Naughy area's". On the elevator one floor is labeled "Gentlemens Club" and the one above it is labeled "Lap Dance". Both are about 30 floors below where I'm at.

I've never had eggs, fried noodles and kim-chee in the same breakfast before. I hope that isn't a choice I'll regret later.

Macau is giving Las Vegas a run for the money. Last year they actually beat Las Vegas as far as the amount of money wagered. They are also very much on track as far as the same over the top casino's. Venitian, Sands, Alladin - you name them, they're here.

They have some very cool architecture and public art all about the city. Here is a couple of shots. On is a giant fully open Lotus blossom which I believe is the symbol for the special zone that encompases Macau (much like Hong Kong is also a special zone off the shore of mainland China). The other is the Sands Hotel and Casino. I could see this building from at least a mile off shore when it was all lit up last night while riding the hydro ferry over from Hong Kong.

Good to have the site as a bit of an anchor for checking in from afar!

 

[Cherian]

You will love HK one of the best skylines I have ever seen. HK rocks!!

 

[theWB]

.... riding the hydro ferry over from Hong Kong.

Watch out for Godzilla while riding that ferry.

 

[JonFo]

Watch out for Godzilla while riding that ferry.

LOL :haha1:

Good one! Tim, you need to snap a pic of the beast as well.

Of course, what Tim will take a picture of is this:

The Ampzilla2000

 

[twich54]

LOL :haha1:

Good one! Tim, you need to snap a pic of the beast as well.

Of course, what Tim will take a picture of is this:

The Ampzilla2000

Jonathan, Cool pic !! I can still see the smoke pouring out of my buddy's original "Ampzilla" from the mid-seventies, ahhhh.... the early days of solid state were pretty bad now that I look back on them.

....and Tim, cool looking shots from your trip, I see you haven't checked in much, have you wore out the button in the elevator for the "Gentlemens Club" ??? !!!

 

[Joey_V]

Don't know how I missed this, but hope you had fun at Macau, Tim!! Good bit of info you got there too.... Macau being just like Vegas, only more up-and-coming. I'll keep that nugget of info in my memory banks for future, er, visits.

Joey

 

[benleeys]

Tim,

We're having 2 casino resorts being developed here in Singapore - giving Macau a run for the money . If you're ever here to do some fittings, would be glad to have you look me up.

Ben

 

[KrellYourWorld]

Hey folks, greetings from Macau! I'm over here for a week working on an installation we are doing for the new Venetian Macau resort opening next month. I've also got a day or so in Hong Kong and 2 in Shanghai before I head back to the States. I was hoping to drop in on "KrellYour World" (Fabio - System 201) while I was over here, but wouldn't you know, he's going to be in Japan.

Things I've learned so far...

Dear Tim,

i don't like at all the tone of this message in a general way, and even more because you refer to me explicitely. I do not think i have to give you any explanantion or to justify myself.

When you told me you wanted to visit me in Shanghai i spent some of my time to give you a polite answer!! You like it?? Good. You don't? It's your problem!!

Best regards,
Fabio

 

[Spike]

About HK skylines...

Yep, I have to agree about the amazing HK skylines!! Here are a few pics I took on a recent trip to HK.

Spike

 

[Huey]

Dear Tim,

i don't like at all the tone of this message in a general way, and even more because you refer to me explicitely. I do not think i have to give you any explanantion or to justify myself.

When you told me you wanted to visit me in Shanghai i spent some of my time to give you a polite answer!! You like it?? Good. You don't? It's your problem!!

Best regards,
Fabio

Wow Fabio...

I think you misunderstood his post. He wasn't criticizing you at all.

He was just sorry that he missed you.

 

[Charliemike]

Dear Tim,

i don't like at all the tone of this message in a general way, and even more because you refer to me explicitely. I do not think i have to give you any explanantion or to justify myself.

When you told me you wanted to visit me in Shanghai i spent some of my time to give you a polite answer!! You like it?? Good. You don't? It's your problem!!

Best regards,
Fabio

I think you missed the nuance of his comment ... It was a "It's just our luck that we'd miss each other" kind of thing ... It's just something that is recognized easily from speaking American English

 

[MiTT]

Fabio,

The above posts were it exactly. I wasn't finding any fault or having any issues about it, I was sorry that we would not be able to meet.

No big deal, I will be back in Shanghai in October. Perhaps we can meet then and I will buy you a drink or something to make up for any offences conveyed. I would very much enjoy meeting you.

Tim

 

[Huey]

I'm visiting China for 2 weeks starting on the 29th...looking forward to it