(I had written this a couple of weeks ago but was afraid to post it since it seemed too personal and not of real public interest. Since then, several people have asked questions and told me in effect, go ahead and post. Here it is. Mods feel free to flounder, no offense taken.)
After lurking for a number of months, it was just over a year ago I began posting on Forumosa. My situation was considerably different than any of the posters I had read about and I wasn
Good luck with the new phase. I may not have agreed with you particularly often, and I’m pretty sure I’ve had a go at you on a few occasions, but I wish you and your family nothing but the best in these new moves.
I’m truly sorry to hear of your family troubles here, if it’s any consolation you are not the only one here with in-law financial issues.
Is there any chance you could make it to the happy hour before you go? There are a fair few of us who’d really like to meet you and your family before you depart. If you don’t have transportation, you could train it to Yangmei and I’ll happily drive you up to Taipei.
Barring that, maybe a coffee or dinner at Windance? Fairly sure that the Sunny hill contingent would be only too happy to make the drive down to meet you.
MJB
John and Co., it was a pleasure getting to know you all both on and off line! Your presence here at Forumosa has been an enriching experience for a number of us and I really hope that you will keep in contact. I, for one, would love to know how you all are doing and where life is taking each of you. I’m sure that there are others here who feel the same!
As well, I’d also like to take a quick moment to thank you for all that you have done for me and I’m sure, others. Your kindness is appreciated and I will be sure to pass some of the same along to others in return. :flowers:
Take good care and may wonderful things happen for you all!
Tika
Thanks for sharing your story. A really great read and both reinforces and improves my knowledge of family and life in Taiwan.
Let me join the folks above in wishing you the very best of success in your new chapter, OOC. Sounds to me like you are the kind of person who rolls with the punches and makes the best of things – and I can’t think of too many “What I wish I brought” items that are more important than that particular character trait.
Anyway, suitcase lifestyle or no, I still hope to see you around on the boards from time to time. So no need for too many draw-out goodbyes. I agree with MJB that it would be great to meet you at a happy hour or something before you go though. I’ll watch this thread and hope that you can make it to an event before you leave.
Best of luck with this new chapter, OoC.
Thanks for sharing your experiences in Taiwan with us here in this thread.
As your signature says, keep on “moving toward the light.”
Best of luck, John! It’s been a pleasure having you on this board. 
Hi. Shame you never made it out to Tamshui-I remember looking for an apartment for you out here in the early days-and shame it didn’t work out down the coast…nice to read your story above.
Sounds like you have made a good decision-so best of luck for you and your family!
Good luck on your next adventure Out of Chaos.
Good luck, Out of Chaos. Always enjoy reading your posts.
John,
It’s been my pleasure and I hope to read some more of your thoughtful posts.
Talk to you soon,
bobepine
Must have been some subconscious, Freudian slip, or something, but I screwed up my trip plans such that I
OOC, hopefully your good presence will continue on Forumosa regardless.
Best of luck on your endeavors,
=YC
Okay, I tweaked everyone I could at the Happy Hour, spouted off on Taiwan Ho!, and I still didn
Yeah, spread the word!!
Hi Out of Chaos,
I wish you all the best in China. It was my pleasure meeting you, and do come back and visit Forumosa.com from time to time!
Most of us are usually quite nice, it’s just Forumosa gatherings bring out the freaks in all of us! 
I couldn
Al the best OOC!
bobepine
Thanks OOC for the update and wish you much luck in your future endeavors back home.