I have always had plans to visit my table manufacturer in China to make sure I wasn't getting screwed and decided Thanksgiving break was the best time to do it since I still have a full time job. I went to finalize the details of the first order, tried my hand at negotiating, and finalized the wood type. I'd never been to China before and speak no Chinese so I knew it'd an interesting trip. If you're interested in reading the details or seeing the pictures, check them out here.