Comments on: A Typical Life… In Japan

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My Blog was Reviewed by LongCountdown — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:41:09 +0000

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By: ShaneS

ShaneS — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:58:42 +0000

Nick – We finally got our visas and I think that you might be on to something because my certificate of eligibility stated I was American and now there is a note in my passport saying I am really Canadian – I may have some good stories to share on immigration now

By: ShaneS

ShaneS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:09:24 +0000

Thanks Nick – I’ll check them out….

By: Nick Ramsay

Nick Ramsay — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:25:57 +0000

I use IXwebhosting and have found them to be average. Their 24 hour live chat support is good for when you run into problems, but otherwise, they’ve just been average. I think their prices are quite competitive – just remember that whatever host you choose, you need a plan that gives you database support. Without it you can’t run Wordpress. If you go with IX, you’ll need at least the “Business Plan” because the “Expert Plan” doesn’t offer database support.

By: ShaneS

ShaneS — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:36:27 +0000

I should be on the ground in late February. Mihama, Chiba will be our home base but I am hoping to do some traveling whenever I can tag along with my hubby. I’m never one to miss a new adventure…

So can you suggest any good hosts? Searching around the web is a bit confusing and not many of my friends are that techy….unfortunately for me I am the techy one of the group and you see how well that is working (i.e. the non-working button). But I will learn – I am determined!

By: Nick Ramsay

Nick Ramsay — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:29:22 +0000

You’re welcome, Shane. Yeah, I’ve never used Wordpress.com, only a self-hosted WP. I really feel it’s worth getting a self-hosted blog, and it sounds like you’re thinking along the same lines.

When are you going to Japan, anyway?

By: ShaneS

ShaneS — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:32:32 +0000

Thanks Nick! I’m not sure if I am getting your emails but I will try to work on the JapanSoc button. My problem seems to be that I haven’t paid to open up the code in Wordpress so I am trying to code it into each post separately. I can hardly wait to be self hosted…

By the way, I’ve never understood cricket….maybe you could explain it over a beer one day? You’ll have to explain it to Rikuto at some point and my guess is we’re both at the same level in our understanding so it would be good practice…

Thanks again.