Yearly Archives: 2017

Our good buddy Will sent a cool note to me late last night.  It would seem Will found a new use for his RX3… Joe, We have started our traveling life and I had to use the RX3 as my … Continue reading →

What a week it has been…Singapore, Chongqing, and after a long haul yesterday, back in the good old USA.   It’s 00:38 hours here in Los Angeles right now, and I’m still on China time (which would be 3:38 tomorrow afternoon … Continue reading →

Wow, lots of miles in the last 7 or 8 days.  I say “7 or 8” because it’s a little hard to keep track of.  When you fly to Asia, you get there 2 days later.  When you fly home, … Continue reading →

My good buddy Bob wasted no time in letting me know his thoughts on today’s blog… Hi Joe, I’m reading your blog posts with earnest.  Glad you liked Singapore (great city, very clean, good food… don’t chew gum), and I … Continue reading →

Riding new models on Zongshen’s test track.   A visit to the super-secret Zongshen R&D facility.   Seeing things I can’t photograph or tell anyone about.   Seeing old friends again.   A fabulous lunch and a fabulous dinner.   A special WeChat welcome just … Continue reading →

Whoa, Chongqing!  After a 2-hour delay last night getting off the ground in Beijing, I finally touched down in Chongqing at 2:00 a.m. today.   But that’s okay; all was made well with the outstanding coffee at the Le Meridian Hotel’s … Continue reading →

Wow, what an airport!    I have a 4-hour layover between Singapore and Chonqging in the Beijing airport, and as it turns out, that’s a good thing!  There was an incredibly long line getting through Chinese Immigration in the Beijing airport … Continue reading →

This one is awesome (it’s a story about a ’52 Buick), and you can read it here.  Me?  I’m off to the hotel gym, a quick breakfast, and then the airport for my flight to Chongqinq.  Adios, Singapore!

Just a few more Singapore photos, one more evening in this most dynamic town (mission accomplished and it went very well, thank you), and then I’m wheels-in-the-wells early tomorrow for an all-day trek to Chongqing.  I’ll be hooking up with … Continue reading →

My good buddy Joe Gresh gets it.   That’s all that matters.