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Beating the Rain

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It is just 5 PM but I could tell from the dark clouds that it would rain within 20 minutes.  My appointment was at 5:30 PM but I decided to see if I could race to my destination and remain dry. I raced down Le Van Sy only to face gridlock after gridlock of slow moving motorobikes.  Can't they understand that it was able to rain cats and dogs?  "Please get out of my way!" I … [Read more...] about Beating the Rain

BMW in Saigon

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Last week a friend who looking to buy a BMW for his father.  BMW tend to be a very popular car in Saigon.  He tested this 2002 BMW 318 last week but did not like it.  The condition was good though but there were some dents on the left door.   This particular car can cost around $36,000-40,000 US used. Unfortunately, due to the potholes and street flooding, luxury cars are … [Read more...] about BMW in Saigon

Update #3: Electricity problems with EVN

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EVN informed my friend today that the power meter was fine and that the billing was accurate.  When asked why their reading was nearly 3 times higher than normal, quite naturally, EVN blamed me.  They said that I was never at home so they had to guess the reading and charged me that.  They said that they MUST have been giving me a lower reading for the past couple of months or … [Read more...] about Update #3: Electricity problems with EVN

Work Permit Hassles

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Well, for those of us who live and work in Vietnam, we are now required to get our work permits.  The process is much easier now but for me, it is taking a bit longer than expected. Today, my local ward police signed two documents stating that I lived in my house over 6 months.  I will need this form before the Judiciary Department would start my criminal background check.  … [Read more...] about Work Permit Hassles