60K for family of 3?

[Mat]

Mat. You keep assuming I'm saying something else. Here's what I disagreed with...



All I was saying is that statement is misleading since there are areas of tuen mun as convenient (or more, or less) than gold coast. Indeed, the place in tuen mun most people know is around tuen mun town plaza which is a 1 minute walk from the MTR. (A reasonably fast commute now the mtr links directly to Austin and tsim sha tsui, and there are fast buses too)

You implied gold coast is a different area altogether from tuen mun.

Ok?

I was replying to Bryant so not quite sure why u take it for u?

[MovingIn07]

Anyway, it seems like you're making stereotypical judgements when you say things like "the HK family dynamic" and also when you say "independent westerner." I know plenty of families in England for whom the grandparents play a role in the upbringing of children, too. Don't you?

Yes - and yes, I was absolutely making stereotypical judgements. The only point was to make the OP think a little about it rather than assuming it was a good idea, that was all. My sister lives near my parents (about 15 miles away) and they are very close, to I'm not at all anti-family. You just have to be sure you know what you are letting yourself in for

[justjoe86]

Yes - and yes, I was absolutely making stereotypical judgements. The only point was to make the OP think a little about it rather than assuming it was a good idea, that was all. My sister lives near my parents (about 15 miles away) and they are very close, to I'm not at all anti-family. You just have to be sure you know what you are letting yourself in for

Hmmm well admittedly we tend to get the hell away from home anytime we have a day off together, and last chinese new year we left red packets for the unmarried youngsters (many older than us) and escaped to singapore! but overall I'd say living close to family does more good than harm. There are ways to find your freedom.

Another bizarre example... I go to the gym every chance I get - to, erm, relax.

[hullexile]

Anyway the clear consensus from the posters is 'you should definitely live in the same place I live, it's clearly the best place to live' so that's clear. Hull will be along shortly to suggest the Phillipines.

I suggest the Philippines. It is only 23 mins by ferry from Central.

[luckycat]

I suggest the Philippines. It is only 23 mins by ferry from Central.

Walking or running?

Does that cater for the time taken between place of residence and ferry pier? I just don't beleive it! Maybe 25 minutes.

[HowardCoombs]

To further the tangent and speaking of PPines ferries ; are there any boats/ships that regularly travel between here and the PPines?
Not looking for a cruise ship but a container ship or a bulk goods ship would also do.
Is it easy to get on such a boat? Anyone done the journey?

[hullexile]

To further the tangent and speaking of PPines ferries ; are there any boats/ships that regularly travel between here and the PPines?
Not looking for a cruise ship but a container ship or a bulk goods ship would also do.
Is it easy to get on such a boat? Anyone done the journey?

They definitely exist to get all the door-to-door boxes there. Never heard of anyone getting on though.

[jaykay]

To further the tangent and speaking of PPines ferries ; are there any boats/ships that regularly travel between here and the PPines?
Not looking for a cruise ship but a container ship or a bulk goods ship would also do.
Is it easy to get on such a boat? Anyone done the journey?

Yep, weekly between Manila and Hong Kong. 2 day voyage. No idea if you can get on such a trip though.

[MovingIn07]

Quite a few of the houseboats in the marina do this one, for a holiday - sail down (3 days or so) and then have a holiday on an island and sail back. I guess we could, if we got a license. I think cathay is cheaper and more convenient though!

[BaconBreadBaker]

normally you can get on these cargo ships. But you need to discuss with the carrier to negotiate purpose, cost, arrangements, etc