A few days in HK so far and I hate it. Tell me I'm being ridiculous.

[MandM!]

@East_Coast, good post!

Hopefully the OP doesn't live in a high rise with balcony or large opening windows.

[closedcasket]

I whole-heartedly disagree with that statement, I also know that there is absolutely no point in arguing with you - thus I won't do so

I would expect someone living in Disco Bay to at least half-heartedly agree with it

[elle]

I would expect someone living in Disco Bay to at least half-heartedly agree with it

Not sure what living in DB has would mean ' to somewhat agree' with your statement - during my many years in Hong Kong I also lived in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Sheung Wan as well as in Shatin

[closedcasket]

Not sure what living in DB has would mean ' to somewhat agree' with your statement - during my many years in Hong Kong I also lived in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Sheung Wan as well as in Shatin

Ok, so why did you move to DB?

[elle]

Ok, so why did you move to DB?

If you really need to know:
1. I was very ill at some point and wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle downtown
2. Mr. Elle works in Tung Chung, commuting is very easy for him
3. We both got a lot of friends here
4. I like the lack of cars and actually enjoy the ferry rides
5. When we bought our place, we've got a lot bigger and nicer property here (low rise, huge terrace, walking distance to bus stop and ferry pier) than elsewhere
6. I actually like DB, it's got a great community, we tend to know our neighbours here...
7. The beach is less than a minute walking distance from our front door, swimming pool about 3 minutes (heated indoor pool 15 minutes)

[Mat]

If you really need to know:
1. I was very ill at some point and wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle downtown
2. Mr. Elle works in Tung Chung, commuting is very easy for him
3. We both got a lot of friends here
4. I like the lack of cars and actually enjoy the ferry rides
5. When we bought our place, we've got a lot bigger and nicer property here (low rise, huge terrace, walking distance to bus stop and ferry pier) than elsewhere
6. I actually like DB, it's got a great community, we tend to know our neighbours here...
7. The beach is less than a minute walking distance from our front door, swimming pool about 3 minutes (heated indoor pool 15 minutes)

All I can say Elle, is don't go down to CC level.
Have a relaxing evening on your terrace with a good glass of wine, cheers.

[Swannie]

I would argue that the majority of expats share the concerns and feelings of the op.

Qui se ressemble, s'assemble...

Or in the words of Forest Gump(my apologies Forest) who's much closer in intellect with this clown: Stupid is as stupid does...

[elle]

All I can say Elle, is don't go down to CC level.
Have a relaxing evening on your terrace with a good glass of wine, cheers.

No time, busy studying English grammar

[closedcasket]

If you really need to know:
1. I was very ill at some point and wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle downtown
2. Mr. Elle works in Tung Chung, commuting is very easy for him
3. We both got a lot of friends here
4. I like the lack of cars and actually enjoy the ferry rides
5. When we bought our place, we've got a lot bigger and nicer property here (low rise, huge terrace, walking distance to bus stop and ferry pier) than elsewhere
6. I actually like DB, it's got a great community, we tend to know our neighbours here...
7. The beach is less than a minute walking distance from our front door, swimming pool about 3 minutes (heated indoor pool 15 minutes)

Nice. Now this is a post that a frustrated, new expat could find useful

[Watercooler]

We feel very lucky all the time.

Perhaps I would feel better about it if I felt that fact makes us better than other people a la locals...or if I enjoyed giving LVMH some $$$.

I should go to bed. I am all catty and judgemental today.

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