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Old 01-03-2007, 10:06 AM
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3. Lines are optional, so coupled with point 2, I have developed a steel torso technique of leaving MTR trains. I just bowl people aside if they do not respect my right to "alight" the train. Honorable mention includes the time I crushed a little sly middle age line-cutter into the frames of the MTR door. He got what he deserved.
Totally agree with you! I live in CWB so you can imagine walls and walls of "penalty line up" (soccer) going on every time I get off the MTR. Just give me a head gear and I think I can play full contact rugby now.

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Old 01-03-2007, 01:30 PM
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Common practice, Order at the same time and take the left over can/bottle home.

Doubt theres any law being broken etc just the way of doing business in this town.
Oh like I say its Them not Us.... lolx.. typical HK
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Old 02-03-2007, 09:44 AM
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Wow, thanks heaps for all your replies! Looks like I'm in for an eye-opener when i move in next month

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Old 02-03-2007, 10:05 AM
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Order at the same time and take the left over can/bottle home.
why didnt I think of that... WHY?!! thanks jimbo
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Old 02-03-2007, 10:08 AM
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why didnt I think of that... WHY?!! thanks jimbo
Hmmmm do I detect a hint of sarcasm in that post?
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more like I'm pissed at myself for not thinking of that idea heheh ^^
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more like I'm pissed at myself for not thinking of that idea heheh ^^
Like Peking Duck. Order a whole duck, eat half of it between two people and take the other half home for lunch tomorrow Yum...

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Old 02-03-2007, 11:01 AM
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yea I do that on occasion as well... with beer however you always end up bringing the leftovers home in your tummy
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