My Trip in the USA

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
edited June 2008 in The Clubhouse
So far its been great, as Ive only been back in the USA 3 days. Now keep in mind I've been living/working in Japan for the past 4.5 yrs. I can truly say I've missed the place. Great food everywhere, not that Japan doesnt have good food, but they sure as hell dont Claim Jumpers, or the Quarter Pounder with cheese. I guess its the little things you miss, for example I watched a Geico commercial and almost fell out of the chair laughing. One thing I have to get used to again is the fast pace driving, picked up the rental and was driving all over the road and not even that fast either. Not used to going 80 mph that much over there unless Im on the crotch rocket. I'll be back here about 3 months before heading back, guess its just good to be home.
Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,005
    edited April 2008
    Welcome back!! Splurge a bit while your here and enjoy yourself.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited April 2008
    welcome back buddy! did you bring your 360?
    Sean
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    When are you leaving?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,744
    edited April 2008
    Welcome home!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited April 2008
    And American women have ****! A couple years over there, and you forget!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    And American women have ****! A couple years over there, and you forget!

    You obviously have never watched Japanese ****. They have VERY nice and REAL boobies!:D
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited April 2008
    obieone wrote: »
    You obviously have never watched Japanese ****. They have VERY nice and REAL boobies!:D

    Yeah, but everything else is digitally pixelated. :D
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited April 2008
    What do you do over in Japan?
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    Yeah Japanese women do have **** but here theyre just get way bigger. I will be heading back to states end of June. Ive been working out in Japan as a electronic engineer, regional coverage for me includes Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Thailand and other areas throughout Asia_Pacific. I work for JLG Industries, manufacturer or Boom Lift Forklifts, Man Baskets, the scissor lifts used at Home Depot. In Japan I have over 80 machines onsite alone. Its get busy over there for sure. Thanks for the warm welcome, Im out in Southern California right now, next week its out to Yuma, then Ohio, then out to Atlanta, with a follow on to Houston, Maryland, VA( hope to meet up with Grimster), then PA. So its going to be allot of flying/driving around. And yes this is all business.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    Well finally left CA, Im now in Yuma, AZ. I'd like to meet up with some of my fellow bros for a drink or something, my treat. Next week I'll be in Ohio followed by Atlanta, then out to Houston, and on to VA, MD and PA. Let hang out and have a drink or two, three, four.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2008
    Well if you ever make it to Raleigh let me know.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Yeah Japanese women do have **** but here theyre just get way bigger. I will be heading back to states end of June. Ive been working out in Japan as a electronic engineer, regional coverage for me includes Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Thailand and other areas throughout Asia_Pacific. I work for JLG Industries, manufacturer or Boom Lift Forklifts, Man Baskets, the scissor lifts used at Home Depot. In Japan I have over 80 machines onsite alone. Its get busy over there for sure. Thanks for the warm welcome, Im out in Southern California right now, next week its out to Yuma, then Ohio, then out to Atlanta, with a follow on to Houston, Maryland, VA( hope to meet up with Grimster), then PA. So its going to be allot of flying/driving around. And yes this is all business.

    Lookin forward to it Bro!!!!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,848
    edited April 2008
    Man Baskets ?


    Uh ..... heard those are big in Thailand.

    :o
    Sal Palooza
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,207
    edited April 2008
    LMK when you are passing by Charlotte on your way down. We had talked earlier about meeting up for some tunes and suds and if we can pull it off, we'll have an impromptu NC mini-get together so that you can meet some of the local polkies.

    There are also some polkies that live close to where your folks live. I might be able to organize another small get-together down there as well.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2008
    Posted this earlier Sherard, let me know what ya think.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66455

    Rob
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    I'd be interested in hanging out with as many of you guys as I could. Listening to some good tunes, and throwing back a few brews. I will fly into Charlotte around the 28th, so if you can tell me where to be I'd be there, from there Im off to Atlanta. My folks are in Florence/Columbia area so I could do that as well. Just give me the word and tell me what to bring. Wish I had brought some sake or something from Japan as a gift. I could always mail something back I guess. Let me know.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2008
    I've always been interested about cultural differences abroad. Can you elaborate any on the differences (big or small) between Japan and the US?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    I know for a fact they talk differently over there.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited April 2008
    Yeah... real funny-like.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    There are many cultural differences, some good, some not all that bad. What differences would you like me to elaborate on? I dont mind sharing my experiences with the board. I've been there over 4 yrs, so I've pretty much seen it all, done it all.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited April 2008
    Sherard- Where will you be passing through PA? You're welcome to swing by my place in Berwick and listen to some SDA goodness :D
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited April 2008
    ya ever get that caddy?

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    ya ever get that caddy?

    of course I have the caddy
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    Shouldnt the title be "My trip in the US and A? (borat)
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited April 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    of course I have the caddy

    but she's sittin', waitin' for you over there...that sucks. well, have fun with the rental, i.e., neutral drops and doughnuts. how are the gas prices in comparison? i'm sure you don't need to drive much over there compared to here in the states.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    Gas here is cheaper, over there it equals about 6 bucks a gallon. The yen is stronger than the US dollar now, with our economy being all jacked up. And that sucks. However Cost of Living Allowance went up, so thats a plus. As for rentals, Im in the Hertz Presidential Club since I travel so much, so I get all the fun rentals. Playing with a Cadillac STS this week. Who knows what it will be when I touch Ohio.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2008
    Im now in Atlanta GA, if theres any members in this area, lets catch up and have a beer. Kind of bored with this trip now.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,207
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    LMK when you are passing by Charlotte on your way down. We had talked earlier about meeting up for some tunes and suds and if we can pull it off, we'll have an impromptu NC mini-get together so that you can meet some of the local Polkies.

    There are also some Polkies that live close to where your folks live. I might be able to organize another small get-together down there as well.
    My offer still stands. There are a few down in your area as well [where you are now] and hopefully they will chime in.

    I'm going nowhere soon, so PM me if you want to get together and listen to some good tunes or organize a mini Polkie get-together..
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    My offer still stands. There are a few down in your area as well [where you are now] and hopefully they will chime in.

    I'm going nowhere soon, so PM me if you want to get together and listen to some good tunes or organize a mini Polkie get-together..

    Im out in Atlanta right now, I'll be back in charlotte over the weekend of the 18th the day I fly out to Houston, TX for a week. Afterwards Im due back in Charlotte on the 25th for vacation, so Im flexible for the weekend before I fly into Houston or afterwards. Let me know guys, I'm buying the beer.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited June 2008
    Well, I'm finally happy to say that on June 12th, I finally had the opportunity to hang out with Mr. Pooler and what an honor it was to have him hang out out my crib. Seems Sherard may be back in the states come August if I remember correctly and looking forward to meeting his family as well. So, if given the chance guys, catch up with him if you can if he's in your area. The only thing I regret is not having more time to hang with Sherard, maybe next time bro. Think he was pretty pleased to hang out in the basement H/T and game a bit and watch a movie as well. It was pretty cool to sit around while eating dinner and just pick his brain a bit about how Japan is much like the USA, apparently things are much slower paced in Japan though which I would have never imagined. Anyway bro, it was an HONOR to have you by my crib and look forward to your next visit. Have a safe trip back bro.

    Rob
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