[srvblooze]

Originally Posted by Kiwie

Hi,

Bars and restaurants…..

Real good strong coffee??? In New Zealand we are known for our cafes and brunches with great coffee.


Erin

Can't help with the hair bit and I have no idea where our housekeeper came from as the wife found her BUT...you'll find the people on this site (for the most part) are extremely friendly and helpful. I know that firsthand as I've only been here for a few months myself. I'd suggest stopping by the outing at Bulldog's in Lan Kwai Fong (see other thread in forum) this Wednesday to meet some of them. They're a pretty fun crowd.

As far as Bars and restaurants go, like most everything else, it all depends upon what your tastes are. You'll also find ALOT of old searchable threads here on that subject

And coffee? Surprisingly, on the whole I find HK coffee very good actually.

Welcome to HK

[sunniefaith]

Originally Posted by JenniferL

Hi Skyhook - you are right. You know what, I am just not used to having to make an effort to meet people. Going on this expat website is the first step I've taken after being here a year. Back home it came so naturally. I lived in NYC, so I thought HK would be pretty similar, but it definetly isn't. I work in an all chinese office and neighborhood and the only day that I get to hang out or be with my husband is on Sundays. So.. I guess here it just takes a little more effort. Thanks for your words of advice!

Come for the ladies' nite dinner. I'm sure you'll leave the dinner with a couple more friends!

[Alby]

Welcome to Hong Kong!

I agree with the other Geoexpaters part of the experience is keeping an open mind with a sense of humor and just find your way around once you are here. Plus, all of us at Geoexpat are here if you ever have any questions or need to get something off your chest.

Just about everything you have asked about has been a topic of past threads and there is even a classified section I suggest you glance at too!

[kclau]

Hi Kiwie

I am a hairstylist from Toronto Canada and has 23yrs of experience. My advice is to have your hair formula with you. Just ask your hairstylist to write up one for you so you don't have to worry about your hair. Once you have it, go for a consultation and have me, or any hairdresser get the same brand. Not very hard at all, I often do this to my first time expat clients. If you need more info, I can be reached at the Goldlion Salon..my cell is 95753496, just ask for Charles. Perfect timing, am going to Japan for training the end of October by Shiseido company.
By the way, I do work in Central, right in the hard of LKF.
Tata for now....
Good luck and Travel safe.

[wclarke]

i've been over here over a year now and i am not working so have not made many friends outside my husbands work colleagues, not that i am compaining they are very nice but you definitely have to join groups etc or i think you do find it hard
i was told i wouldn't have a problem as i am quite outgoing but maybe being in bar management and sales and having to be constantly happy and chatty to clients for the last umpteen years has made me exhausted and not wanting it to be hard...
jennifer i am also recently married so understand what you mean about that also
the friends i built up when i moved to london 10 years ago were still my friends when i left
the age thing may also be a factor as i was a lot younger and maybe more confident but surely confidence gets better with age......
i was in pokfulam and knew nobody so we moved to DB which is nice and i met a really nice lady at the shop and she told me to call by for coffee, (how silly i went home to my husband and said i have my very first friend after a year that hasn't been anything to do with you so happy, how sad) i called twice by the house but she wasn't there and the second time i left a note and she hasn't contacted me so now don't want to be a stalker!!!
back to the drawing board
the last expat website i went on some of the people were soo rude i didn't go back, so i now end reading a lot of threads but not posting
anyway i'm babbling.......
kiwie, it is a great place though and you will enjoy it, loads of hikes to do places to see
hope you have settled in ok
jennifer and kiwie as relative newbies if you ever want to catch up with coffee to swap ideas let me know
cheers

[Twister]

Hi All

Just to let you know that there are a group of us meeting this Sunday at Happy Valley race course for the Day Races, 1pm onwards in the Beer Garden at the racecourse. We are mainly ex-pats, Uk / Aus / US etc etc, late 20's to 30's who have not been here too long (most of us around 6 months) and who met through Geo. Always looking to meet more people as this place is very transient. We all understand how it feels to want to meet new friends ! Come along and meet some people.. even if you make one 'friend' out of it, it would be worth it. Anyway - it will be a good day out.

[wclarke]

oh no that sounds good but i have my sis over and we are doing one of thise sunday brunch, all you drink champagne at the conrad
let me know when you are next getting together

[KnowItAll]

FYI ... April 25th - Happy Hour @ Bulldog LKF

>> some of the people were soo rude

Well, thats exactly why we're not that site.

[wclarke]

thanks i will bring my sis along with me

[elle]

Originally Posted by wclarke

i've been over here over a year now and i am not working so have not made many friends outside my husbands work colleagues, not that i am compaining they are very nice but you definitely have to join groups etc or i think you do find it hard
i was told i wouldn't have a problem as i am quite outgoing but maybe being in bar management and sales and having to be constantly happy and chatty to clients for the last umpteen years has made me exhausted and not wanting it to be hard...
jennifer i am also recently married so understand what you mean about that also
the friends i built up when i moved to london 10 years ago were still my friends when i left
the age thing may also be a factor as i was a lot younger and maybe more confident but surely confidence gets better with age......
i was in pokfulam and knew nobody so we moved to DB which is nice and i met a really nice lady at the shop and she told me to call by for coffee, (how silly i went home to my husband and said i have my very first friend after a year that hasn't been anything to do with you so happy, how sad) i called twice by the house but she wasn't there and the second time i left a note and she hasn't contacted me so now don't want to be a stalker!!!
back to the drawing board
the last expat website i went on some of the people were soo rude i didn't go back, so i now end reading a lot of threads but not posting
anyway i'm babbling.......
kiwie, it is a great place though and you will enjoy it, loads of hikes to do places to see
hope you have settled in ok
jennifer and kiwie as relative newbies if you ever want to catch up with coffee to swap ideas let me know
cheers

wclarke - There is a new comers group in DB. The ladies are very helpful. The resident club as well as club Siena have many classes - a nice way to meet people. And then of course there is the Beer Bay (finally back)...
Feel free to pm me if you want more info.