Tomorrow, I will have a small meetup in Pudong Starbucks Jinyan Store. Now it seems 3-5 people are coming. It is good enough, so we have some time to chat about life in Shanghai. Since it is just tomorrow, let me irritate about the logistics, and a special news. The following is organized in a Q&A format.
Q&A
Q: What is the meetup?
A: No particular goal, just free chat. Since I many got request for meetup, and my typical answer is, I will arrange meetup from time to time on this blog, so we have some opportunity to meet in person. It also provide a chance for the reader community to know each other.
Q: Who will come?
A: I don’t know. Sometimes just myself, and sometimes, there are more than 20 people. Who knows. People may show up or not. I have no idea before that.
Q: What about the cost?
A: It is pretty AA (go dutch). You may want to buy a cup of Starbucks yourself. I get there in advance, and take seat to sit down.
Q: Where is the Starbucks we are meeting up tomorrow?
A: It is at the south side of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, on the other side of the river – there is a pedestrian bridge over the river.
Q: How to get there?
A: Highly recommend to take Metro. Use Metro Line#2 and exit at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Then go east or west to get around the museum. You will see a river, and a big Starbucks logo. Cross the river, and you are there. If you take taxi, tell the driver to bring you to the Jinyan Road 锦严路 (near Jinxiu Road, and Huamu Road).
Q: What is the weather tomorrow?
A: Heavy rain. If you cannot come due to the heavy rain, it is absolutely fine. I will be there at 3:00 PM.
Q: What if I cannot find you or get lost?
A: Call my mobile 13916146826.
Special News
I got message that crew of ICS (International Channel Shanghai) is coming to the meetup and they want to interview some of my readers there, of cause under your permission. If you want, you can appear on the ICS.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
3-5? I’m bringing 14! :)
@Jeremy, are you serious? I didn’t expect that many. :-)
Definitely, we’re heading over now. I am the director of CET Shanghai, and I’m bringing seven foreign students and their Chinese roommates. These students are fresh off the boat more or less, and I’m thrilled they’ll be able to meet you. Heck I’ve never met you and I’ve been recommending your blog to students of China for years…
See you shortly!
Jeremy
Had a great time Jianshuo, but I have to say that you underestimated the turnout;) Can’t wait until your next meetup!
Jeremy