Scott Reynolds wrote:
> On 12/1/2003 3:04 PM, Declan Murphy wrote:
> 
>> 1) Why was there almost nobody around? In the work/employment section 
>> there was only about 20 cute Filipino girls, a dodgy looking Japanese 
>> dude in black suit and shades, 2 or 3 lost looking eikaiwa type 
>> gaigins, about 15-20 depressed looking south merkins, and moi. The 
>> previous week I had popped in to find out exactly what I needed for 
>> renewal (toushi/keiei) since my previous visit had been for change of 
>> status - and the placed had been absolutely jam packed.
> 
> Hmmm, it sounds like someone purloined the several dozen (non-Japanese) 
> Asians who were supposed to be there, waiting to go up to the counter 
> and get yelled at by the immigration people.

Immigration Bureau as Marie Celeste?

> That would explain why there were so few people there and also why 
> everyone behind the counter was so friendly.

Don't know about "so friendly", just not up to the usual standards to 
which I have become accustomed. Unless I get hit by a truck or 
something, I'm going to apply for permanent residency as soon as I'm 
eligible next year. Less time I have to spend in that gawdforsaken 
beerless place the better.

> Anyhow, I hope this newfound efficiency is a general thing, not 
> something limited to your local immigration office.

Relax. I'm sure its one of those lightning can't strike twice thingees.




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their opinions are facts" (except the Raj, who seems to be having an 
identity crisis). All good Germans like beer. The Koreans are the French 
of Asia. Pommies are good at rugby" - Me

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