Lauren was kind enough to point out I have yet to write a blog entry. After all it is the Piekos blog not the Lauren blog. Anyway…this is your disclaimer. If you are not interested in reading a blog from me then exit and check again next week when Lauren resumes blog duty.
First I wanted to mention my Dad had open heart surgery. He was feeling ‘old’ so he went in for a series of test. They found blockage and scheduled him for quintuple bypass surgery. The procedure went well and thankfully he only needed triple bypass. Of course I teased him that quintuple bypass was more impressive than triple bypass but it would have to suffice. He is now back home and on the mend. We all agree this preventive surgery is much better than having the procedure after a massive heart attack. The big question is if he will update his diet. He showed some great restraint when he opted out of having pizza and replaced it with a beef sandwich claiming he was protein deficient. Love you Dad!
Last week I took my fourth trip to China. I routed my trip through Chicago so I could visit my family then flew to Shanghai and finally took a car ride to Hangzhou. Every time I go to China I notice something different. On this trip one of my American colleagues pointed out the work vending machine sells packaged chicken feet. I brought some back so Lauren could show her work to see if they were interested in carrying a new product. I also spent some time at the “Night Market” which is basically Hangzhou’s black market. The Night Market specializes in fake designer merchandise. You can buy fake watches, purses, clothes…you name it. I bought a couple of Louis Vuitton wallets for Lauren and Lisa. The best part is haggling with the street vendors. I would give them lowball offers and they would claim my price is “Impossible!”. Of course they would agree to the price as I walked away.
Lauren will return with your regularly scheduled blog entry next week to talk about our new Dallas home. Peace!
-Chris
