Author: Ronald Koh

The National Library together with Origami Singapore is currently holding an exhibition of more than 200 pieces of origami. The origami pieces exhibited will range from simple to highly complex models, as well as different genres of origami; e.g. models folded from a single sheet of paper, tessellations, modular and compound origami. Also featured are origami creations by local origami designers.

The exhibition will be at the Central Library until Thursday, 19th September 2013 (my apologies for the late notification). It will then move to the Toa Payoh and Sengkang Public Libraries as follows:

Toa Payoh Public Library – 22 Sept to 31 Oct 2013
Sengkang Public Library – 3 to 29 Nov 2013

Further information available at:

National Library : http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/
Origami Singapore : http://sites.google.com/site/origamisingapore/

Ron Koh

Silver Lining is a bi-monthly magazine that caters largely to readers aged above 45. One of the regular articles
it features are on people with unusual hobbies or collections. The current issue (Apriil – May 2010) features a quirky old SHC geezer who does origami with one hand, and his collection of more than 500 origami books from all corners of the world.

The magazine is looking for more folks with other unusual hobbies or collections to be featured in forthcoming issues. If you have an unusual hobby or collections or know of someone who has, they would love to hear from you.

I have agreed to be Silver Lining’s unpaid contact person for this purpose. To address possible concerns, this message was posted after obtaining prior clearence from Terence.

Best regards,

Ron Koh

Hi , all who have registered for the overnight trip to Hotboys Kelong on19/20 April 2008:

Payment for the trip is now open!

Please help us make this trip a success by making your payments early to confirm your participation.

Cost Per Person :
    
·    S$100/- for those needing land transport TO and FROM Tanjong Leman Jetty, and
·    S$75/- per person for those going to Tanjong Leman Jetty on their own.

Mode of Payment:

·    By ATM or IBanking to the following account: "DBS Saving Plus 023-2-036-239"

Closing Date :  31st March 2008

Please note the following:

Due to conditions stipulated by Hotboys Kelong, all payments once made cannot be refunded;

We will depart Singapore from a location (most probably at an MRT station in a central location) to be decided at 6.30am sharp. (We need to arrive at Tg Leman by 10.00am)

Those who have not yet registered for the trip will be considered subject to availability vacancies.

All future comments relating to advice of payments and the kelong trip in general should be made on this thread. The other threads will no longer be available for posting of comments.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

Ron Koh

 

Participants Who Have Paid Up/Confirmed Going (as at 1 April 2008):

01. Tim Liu
02. Lily Ho Willocq
03. Charles Wee
04. S.B. Khoo
05. Gingko
06. Janet Chan
07. Grace Kok
08. Douglas Chan
09. Boon Liang
10. Veronique Lee
11. Ron Lai
12. Alice Lai
13. S.K. Chua
14. Andrew Koh
15. Terence Seah
16. Alice Seah
17. Fong Cheong Kong
18. Gwenyth Lee
19. Eliza Chua
20. Catherine Yeo
21. Veron Wong
22. Pearlyyn Tan
23. Wana Tay
24. Catherine Chan
25. Jennifer Ong
26. Ron Koh
27. Dennis Wee
28. Dan Huang
29. Chian Wah

Participants Who Paid & Wil be Using Personal Transport:

01. Lina Ng
02. Suzhang
03. Molly
04. Lee Ah Nee

No Response to Date and Assumed Not Going:
 
01. Jimmy Chew
02. Sally Chew
03. Margie Koh  

 Hi, all:

I have been in touch with Hotboys Kelong and am pleased to say that the closing date for payments to be made towards the kelong trip has been extended to 31 March 2008, or when the seating capacities of each coach minibus is taken up. (As stated in my earler post no. 1473)

I should also mention that there is a possibilty that groups other than SHC who confirm their trips before us may get the limited coach/minibus seats. This means we may have to seek other means of land transport, or could be left without land transport.

For this reason, I have to ask all who intend making the trip and require land transport not to put off payment to the last minute, but to make your payments early as you are able. Those who withdrew earlier may rejoin if conditions are more favourable now.

Also, the following individuals have still not responded to my earlier post re their intentions (going or not going) and whether they need land transport to and from Tanjong Leman Jetty, etc, with regards to to my post no. 1473 (Update on Kelong Trip (19/20 April 2008):

1. Chian Wah
2. Vincent Wong (withdrawn 8/3)
3. Jimmy Chew
4. Sally Chew
5. Alfred Ang
6. Margie Koh

To avoid confusion, I have closed this thread from comments. If you wish to write anything in connection with the above, please do so at Post No. 1473: Update on Kelong Trip (19/20 April 2008 –  (https://silverhairsclub.com/2008/02/1473).

Thank you, and have a nice day.

Ron Koh

Hi, kelong kakis :  

In a few days, Terence will let us know the bank account number to which we will be able to make our payments towards the kelong trip on 19/20 April 2008.

At the moment, 63 people have registered for the trip. The coach to/from Tg Leman Jetty is able to carry only 40 passengers, which means 23 people will have to find alternative land transport. We can hire smaller vehicles for 10 to 12 persons, but the cost per person is higher. I also believe some of you may prefer to drive up on your own, or are able to ‘tumpang’ others who are driving up.

Could those who have registered for the trip please indicate (by posting a comment here)  whether you need land transport to/from Tg. Leman Jetty, or whether you will be making the trip with your own transport?

We will be collecting S$100 per person who require land (coach, minibus) transport, and S$75 for those who are driving up or have buddies to ‘tumpang’ them.

We hope that this amount is enough to pay for the cost for the trip. Any money collected in excess will be refunded. In the unlikely event that the amount collected is insufficient, we trust that those going will not mind topping up the difference.

The S$100 will cover the cost of : 

• Transport by coach/minibus to & from Tg Leman Jetty;
• Entrance fee to the Tg. Leman Jetty;
• Stay at the Hotboys Kelong (including meals)

Meanwhile, Zen of Hotboys Kelong has provided the following clarifications to the questions some of you raised:

Beds  

Bunk beds will be provided, with mattresses, etc.

Toilet Facilities  

Let’s just say that the facilities are the type where denizens of the deep will be waiting to consume – directly – what the human body rejects.

First Aid Kits  

Basic First Aid kits will be available

Drinks  

Free flow of coffee, tea and drinking water will be provided

Sea Transport  (safety)  

I have been assured that life jackets will be available. The boats used are safe, in good condition and will not be overloaded.

Cost of Optional Activities, Purchases and Rentals  

A limited number of fishing rods and hand lines will be available for rent.

Fishing hooks, sinkers, lines, etc will be available for sale.

While activities such as mahjong, carrom, island hopping, etc are provided at no additional cost, a number of optional activities have to be paid for.

Please note that the S$100 / S$75 each person pays does not include the cost of such optional rentals / purchases / activities.

You may want to familarise yourselves with the kelong and its optional rentals / purchase / activities by visiting http://www.kelongfishing.com/index.asp.

Travel Insurance  

 Those requiring travel insurance are advised to purchase the insurance on their own.

Terence :  

Could you handle the collection and keeping track (who is paying and for whom) of payments, or assign someone else to manage this aspect of the trip?

Thanks.

Ron Koh

List of Participants who Require Land Transport To and From Tg Leman Jetty as at 21/2/2008: 

1. Tim Liu
2. Lily Ho Willocq
3. Dan Huang
4. Peng Peng
5. Mary Chan
6. Charles
7. S.B. Khoo
8. L.H. Jie
9. Gingko
10. Catherine Yeo
11. Eyvonne Chew
12. Grace Kok
13. Douglas Chan
14. Boon Liang
15. Veronique Lee
16. Ron Koh
17. Rosalind Koh
18. Ron Lai
19. Alice Lai
20. Alan Bok
21. Ann Chew
22. S.K. Chua
23. Andrew Koh
24. Grace Kang
25. Terence Seah
26. Dennis Wee
27. Wendy Wee
28. Veron Wong
29. Gwenyth
30. Eliza Chua
31. Alice Seah
32. Fong Cheong Kong
33. Pearlyn Tan
34. Wana Tay
35. Catherine Chan
36. Jennifer Ong
    

A few days ago, I made a comment in ID 1399 (Art of Making Fans) in response to Terence’s call for people with some skills they can share to step forward (something like that). I thought I should start a separate thread on the subject, as I seem to have gatecrashed (with apologies) into June Chin’s thread.

Basically, I have been involved in origami for many years, and would be able to conduct classes for SHCians if there is sufficient interest. However, I will only be in a position to start the classes at a later, yet undetermined date. So this is just a feeler, to gauge whether there is sufficient interest.

The history of origami – the art of paperfolding – is cloudy at best, but is believed to have originated in China with the invention of paper in or about 600BC (recent studies suggest that it could be much earlier). It is believed to have been introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks where it became part of Japanese ceremonies and culture. And where it got its name. For many years, the development of origami did not go beyond a few simple models that most of us are familar with. This changed after the Second World War, with the pioneering work of origami enthusiasts like Akira Yoshizawa, Robert Harbin, etc . Soon, origami gained popularity in the west, with origami societies sprouting first in the UK and USA, then much of Europe and parts of South America.

Since those early years, the development of origami has been nothing short of phenomenal. There are origami societies in almost every corner of the world today, many holding annual conventions and exhibitions that attract wide international participation. Amongst the ranks of origami enthusiasts today are numerous mathematicians, engineers, scientists, IT professionals, etc., who apply their professional training and skills to the further development of origami.

Today, origami is being exhibited in established art museums, gaining recognition as an art form in its own right. Origami is also used as a tool in education, physical and mental therapy, R & D, rehabilitation, and to bridge cultural, language and religious differences.

Origami is also an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, bonding grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren. And the family maid, bringing everyone together irrespective of differences in skill levels or subject preferences.

It allows individuals to challenge and express themselves intellectually and artistically, and perhaps attain a degree of self-actualization. More importantly, it is loads of fun.

Origami, anyone? :o)

Ron Koh

PS:

Some of my original origami creations can be viewed at http://design.origami.free.fr/bestof/koh/index.htm

Please also see also my comments at #48 and #57 at ID1399 – Art of making fans.

Update:

Following is the list of SHCians who have registered for the origami classes as at 23 May 2008:

1. Peng Peng
2. Annto
3. L H Jie
4. Gingko
5. Boon Liang
6. Joy
7. Mary Chan
8. Dennis Wee
9. Veronique
10. Eleanor Chan
11. Suzhang
12. Andrew Kuan
13. Lee Ah Nee
14. Caroline Gee
15. Jackie Chin
16. Renee Leong
17. Cecilia Lim
18. V Wong
19. Dan Huang
20. Ann Lim
21. Norlinda
22. Eileen Lee
23. Grace Kok
24. Grace Kang
25. Grace Wong
26. Cheng
27. Dennis Har
28. Alice Teo
29. Wong Kong Thean
30. Jessie Tan
31. Bira
32. Lina Ng
33. Agnes Tan
34. Patricia Lim
35. Alicia Soh
36. Andrew Yeung
37. Catherine Yeo
38. Jeremy Tan
39. Margaret Chan
40. Rose Yong
41. Steven Chan

Numbers 1 to 8 of the above registered earlier at ID 1399. Please let me know if I have left anyone out.

Ron Koh

 

Hi, Gang:

Apart from some former colleagues and pre-SHCian friends who have joined SHC, I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting any of you. I find it a little odd, being new to SHC and all, but I did agree to help Terence with the organisation of the Kelong Trip.  So here I am, you got me, for better or worse. :o)

I had a bit of bother compiling the list as not everyone registered on the same thread, and a few registered more than once on different threads. As far as I can make out from the two threads that I know of, the #33 people listed below have registered for the trip.

If I have inadvertently left anyone out, spelled your name wrongly (blame it on feeble eyesight) or there are others who have not yet done so but wish to register for the trip, please let me know as soon as you are able.

If there are more than 42 people wanting to go, we will have to work something out

Thanks and best regards,

Ron Koh

Note: #62 people have registered as at 4 Feb 2008,  including 6 tentative:

1. Tim Liu
2. Lily Ho Willocq
3. Dan Huang
4. Peng Peng
5. Mary Chan
6. V Wong (Tentative)
7. Dennis Wee
8. Wendy Goh*
9. Alice Seah
10. Margaret Chan
11. Ron Koh
12. Ros Chan
    
13. Paul Leong
14. Jenny Leong
15. Christina C L Chan* (Tentative)
    
16. S B Khoo
17. L H Jie
18. Gingko
19. Veronique Lee*
    
20. Catherine Yeo
21. Joyce Tan
22. Christina Chan
23. Fong Cheong Kong
24. Eyvonne Chew
25. Josephine Yap
26. Grace Kok
27. Rene Leong*
    
28. Maria Tan
29. Douglas Chan
30. Mary Tan
31. Annie Loh
32. Peter Goh
33. Linda Chang
34. Boon Liang
35. Meifoo
36. Terence Seah
37. Janet Chan
38. Chian Wah*
39. Charles Wee*
40. Ron Lai*
41. Alice Lai*
42. Alan Bock*
43. Ann Chew*
44. Vincent Wong*
45. Eliza Chua* (Tentative)
46. Gwyneth Lee* (Tentative)
47. Kris Leong*
48. Venika*
49. Andrew Kuan* (Tentative)
50. Aileen Kuan* (Tentative)
51. S K Chua*
52. Andrew Koh*
53. Jimmy Chew*
54. Sally Chew*
55. Pearlynn Tan*
56. Wana Tay*
57. Catherine Chan*
58. Jennifer Ong*
59. William Wong*
60. Grace Kang*
61. Alfred Ang*
62. Margie Koh*
    

 

* updated as 5.17pm, 4 Feb 2008

 

Ron Koh