SEP, Again, your story is incredibly funny, except for the fact that it is TRUE! I know these things are possible -- and happen frquently all over China, from my own tragi-cmic experiences there.

I always thought my repertoire of outrageous, mind-boggling experiences in China would make for a great stand-up comedy routine. Unfortunately, the only people who might laugh are expats that have logged time in China as well. Otherwise the stories would seem entirely too far-fetched for home folks to believe (but we know it's the truth -- my imagination is not nearly so creative).

Thanks for the laughs, but sorry to leatn about your misery.