Tuesday, October 13, 2009

captain's log

Star date 2009.286.3.27, our ship has continue to move forward in the
Red Zone. Strange noises have been resonated all around the haul of
our ship. We suspect it was the open communication between the
inhabitants. So far, our analysis has not been able to establish a
standardize pattern of these strange Honking sounds. Their pitches
but are very random.

Our exploration team has been able to move among the inhabitants
without being noticed using the acquired Klinon stealth technology.
All our communications have been channeling thru "i Papa Holiday Owen
Nancy Echo" frequency.

In order to established a language pattern of this new species, Dr
McKoil had beamed a local from our designated "Mao Ming" district to
our virtual simulator. This specimen "Mao Ming" (aka MM) managed
successfully correcting a mistake that Dr McKoil designed in his
experiment. MM was mechanically inclined. The experiment involved a
sealant problem with Enterprise's escape hatch. MM fixed it by
disassembling the housing and then proceed to screwed back the
loosened parts. Dr McKoil and his medical team also noticed that the
Red Zone society was using a monetary system called "Kuai". We took
notice that the communication this time with this specimen did not
involved "honking" pattern. A rather strange 4 tonal sounds. This MM
also suggested improvement on the lock bolt mechanism.

I also have to record a malfunction of our lighting system in the
Energy and Life support room. The entire housing required replacement
as the inner components were crumpling with each touch by our
mechanics. Once we have close to space station Lenny Yellow Nancy
Nancy, we will send a sub-space transmission for a new standardized
lighting system with Mechanic Zhang.

Our sub-level transport hatch was having problem as well. Could not
open; thereby locking our crew inside. Hopefully our mechanics can
resolve the issue smoothly.

Captain out.

---------------------------- Translation to normal English reading,
here it is:

At 3:37pm on Oct 13 2009 ( yes, 286 has gone by since Jan 1), the
noise from the honking outside was ridiculous. People honked just
because; no reason except saying: "Get out of my way, I am running a
red light, 3 cars behind! Can't you see?".

I just you my iPhone with my headset to drown out the noise from
outside.

"Mao Ming" is the street where the key cut guy is located. I went to
have a key cut and then ask him to drop by the APT to fix the door.
You see, the keyhole is so loose I could have pull it out. He fixed
it; the screws fixate the keyhole came off. The cost for the house
call was RMB 50.00 ( > CAD 10.00) I am sure he would have charged less
if I demonstrated a little bit more "local".

Then I moved on to fix the light in the back storage area where the
fridge and water cooler were located. I opened up the light fixture
cover. Jiggled it a bit and plastic started falling off except there
was no where to remove the florescent light bulbs. We will have to
call our friend Lynn; she has a handyman called Mr. Zhang who will
come by and change the entire fixture out.

Then when I left the apartment at noon, the main gate was stuck; no
one could come in and out; after a few key jabbing into the lock
mechanism itself, we were all free.

So there.........

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