INFORMATION ONLY

Confirmed dates/routes except Oct & Nov09 the routes will be firmed up in
due time:

25Apr (4th Sat)  -  Alexandra Arch(Hortpark) to Keppel Bay   (Scenic walk! not to be missed)

02May(1st Sat)  -  No walk.  

13Jun  -  Whampoa/Kallang  (educational, scenic)

11Jul  -  Pasir Ris (mangrove)

01Aug (1st Sat)  -  Bt Timah  (quarry)

12Sep  -  Kembangan/Tanah Merah (coastal)     

10Oct  -  TBA

14Nov  -  TBA

1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 2 dates shall be rescheduled to the  4th & 1st Saturday instead ie., 25Apr & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting at 3.30pm or  4pm.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….  

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…  

Stay Cool!  Be Cool!         c ya!

Turn on your speakers and enjoy the song

http://www.playingforchange.com/pop2.html

Sockie

It’s been a long long time since our last big Potluck. Well, let’s have one, where we can meet, chat and have a picnic under the romantic sun. Everybody is invited. Simply, bring along a sheet to place on the grass and rest your buttock. Also a cap to shade your face.

Bring some home-cooked food, enough to share among 5 people. I suggest everybody brings along a bottle of ice water or tea or your favourite beer, as this is the heaviest item. For potluck, you can bring rice, noodles, curry, kuehs, desserts or salads. You can also bring along a roast duck, or steamed chicken, but make sure it is chopped into small pieces first. For those who cannot cook, you can bring black rubbish plastic bags, paper cups, plates, ice, forks or spoons or even some fans.

However, if we cannot eat or drink all the things you bring along, I guess you have to bring it home. So, enough for 4-5 people plse. So, come and stroll into the gardens, bring along your dogs, and let’s have a good time, meeting other members.

• Venue: The Singapore Botanic gardens
• Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009 Time: 1600 to 1900 hrs.
• Fee: No charge. This is a public place.
• Agenda: get together for a picnic, teochews, Hokkiens, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, cantonese, and everybody.

On arrival: Find a cool place and lay your sheet. Put your potluck infront of you and on your sheet. When SHCians walk around, invite them to come to your spot and sample what you have cooked. Remember to bring along your name tag.

We will start a registration list, so you can register what you are bringing along. If you change your mind later, simply notify by writing a comment, and we will change the item.

I believe that at this time, music is provided by SSO, celebrating its 30th birthday. We can listen to a string of familiar classics, while we relax for a picnic in the Palm valley. You may register what you are bringing along now.

Terence Seah

Registration List

1. Terence Seah - Teochew "ang ku" kueh
2. Daisy Yeo - Something paranakan peranakan
3. Yew Kwong - Coming after cycling.  Will share what’s available.
4. Geok Suan - "Soon Kueh"
5. June Lim - Thinking
6. Karen Thio - "Curry puff" lady off.  Now, got to think of something puffy.
7. Neo Seok Sock Cheng - One big watermelon, dugged up and filled with plenty of other fruits, and camera
8. Joy Chuang - Something to nibble
9. Dan Huang - Something nibbleable
10. Lina Ng - Banana muffins and some wine
11. Gingko Tay - "Home chicken" Cordon Bleu in wine
12. Norlinda - mee goreng and two pieces of chicken wings
13. Lily Ho - some fingers and one diet coke for herself
14. Kristin Leong - Bringing fried Bee Hoon at 6 pm
15. Lokz Tan - Finger food, no idea what it looks like yet.
16. Lydia Chin - wine and cheese on floor mats in picnic baskets.
17. Wee Chin - Bringing some cheery tomatoes and easy to eat fruits.
18. Francis R Mangalam - Bringing his new camera to shoot.
19. Catherine Koh - home made vegetables.
20. Jane Tan -  Juicy ondeh ondeh and kueh kosui
21. Christina Chan WH - Sharing roast chicken and mushroom rice
22. Lee Seok Cheng - sharing roast chicken and mushroom rice
23. Tim Liu - some chickens from Geylang
24. Francis Mangalam - a few black plastic bags, from Dolly.
25. Lisa Ong - Lemak mix curry vegetables
26. LH Jie - bringing dont know what, but something for sure.
27. Sam Goh - busy and not coming; but has offered one half-bottle of unused red wine.
28. Helen Wong - not sure what she is bringing for the potluck.
29. Rene Leong - definitely something edible
30. Alicia Soh - agar agar something too.
31. Pauline Khoo - something

Let us know what u are bringing. Can be healthy or not so healthy.

Hi All:

Just sharing some funny jokes to lighten your day as well as mine since I am down with flu,

for your reading pleasure:

Teacher : History is a very interesting subject. It tells you about what  
had happened in the past.                                                  
Student : Please teacher, I don’t think I want to study history.          
Teacher : Why?                                                            
Student : There is no future in it.                                        
……….. ………. ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… .
                                                                           
                                                                           
Teacher : Ted, if your father has $10 and you ask him for $6, how much    
would your father still have?                                              
Ted : $10.                                                                
Teacher : You don’t know maths.                                            
Ted : You don’t know my father!                                            
………… ……… ………. ……… ……… …….. ……….  
……..                                                                  
                                                                           
Mother : David, come here.                                                
David : Yes, mum?                                                          
Mother : You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.        
David : But I will only get my report book tomorrow.                      
Mother : I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am        
scolding you now.                                                          
………… ……… ……… ………. …….. ……… ……….  
……..                                                                  
                                                                           
Father : Why did you fail your mathematics test?                          
Son : On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8                                        
Father : So?                                                              
Son : On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 And on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8. If she  
can’t make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?                    
………… . ……… ……… …….. ……… ……… ……….  
………                                                                  
                                                                           
A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were      
watching TV in the living room. Suddenly, there was a loud crash of        
breaking plates, then complete silence. The daughter turned to look at her
father.                                                                    
                                                                           
Daughter : It’s mummy!                                                    
Father : How do you know?                                                  
Daughter : She didn’t say anything.                                        
………… ……….. ……… ……… ……… …….. ………  
……..                                                                  
                                                                           
Girl: Do you love me?                                                      
Boy: Yes Dear                                                              
Girl: Would you die for me?                                                
Boy: No, mine is undying love                                              
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —                    
                                                                           
Man: How old is your father?                                              
Boy: As old as me                                                          
Man: How can that be?                                                      
Boy: He became a father only when I was born                              
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —                    
                                                                           
Waiter: I’ve stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog’s leg.                  
Customer: Don’t tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.              
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— —                            
                                                                           
Teacher : Simon, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your  
brother’s. Did u copy his?                                                
Simon : No, teacher, it’s the same dog!                                    
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —                    
                                                                           
Father : Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!  
Son : That’s why I say she’s no good!                                      
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —                    
                                                                           
Teacher: "Where were u born?"                                              
Student: " Singapore , Sir."                                              
Teacher: "Which part?"                                                    
Student: "All of me, Sir."                                                
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —-                  
A teacher was asking her class: "What is the difference between ‘unlawful’
and ‘illegal’?" Only one hand shot up. "Ok, answer, Joan" said the        
teacher. "’unlawful’ is when u do something the law doesn’t allow and      
‘illegal’ is a sick eagle."                                                
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —                  
Teacher: "How come you do not comb your hair?"                            
Ah Kow: "No comb, Sir."                                                    
Teacher: "Use your dad’s then."                                            
Ah Kow: "No hair, Sir."                                                    
                                                                           
———— ——— ——— ——— ——— —-                  
                                                                           
A boy came home from school with his exam results.                        
"What did u get?" asked his father.                                        
"My marks are under water," said the boy.                                  
"What do u mean ‘under water’?"                                            
"They are all below ‘C’ (sea) level"                                       
                                                                           
 Have a nice day everyone                                                                      
                                                                           
                                                                           
                                                                           

Ben invited his mother over for dinner. During the meal, his
mother couldn’t help noticing how beautiful Ben’s roommate was. She had long
been suspicious of a relationship between Ben and his roommate and this only
made her more curious.

Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to
wonder if there was more between Ben and the roommate than met the eye. Reading
his mom’s thoughts, Ben volunteered, "I know what you must be thinking,
but I assure you, Allison and I are just roommates."

About a week later, Allison came to Ben and said, "Ever since your mother
came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy ladle.
"You don’t suppose she took it, do you?"

Ben said, "Well, I doubt it, but I’ll write her a letter just to be
sure."

So he sat down and wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m not saying you ‘did’ take a
gravy ladle from my house, and I’m not saying you ‘did not’ take a gravy ladle.
But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner."

Several days later, Ben received a letter from his mother which read:

"Dear Son, I’m not saying that you ‘do’ sleep with Allison, and I’m not
saying that you ‘do not’ sleep with Allison. But the fact remains that if she
was sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by now.

Love, Mom"

Hi All

Calling those interested in crystal craft. Another 2 crystal making courses by Karen Thio for those who missed it the 1st time:

Name of Course 1: Crystal Angel making course
Cost: $15 (including materials)
Duration: 30 min
Date/Time: AM : 10.30, from Mon - Sat
                  PM : 7.30, Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

Name of Course 2 : Crystal Butterfly making course
Cost: $12 (including materials)
Duration: 30 min
Date/Time : As in course 1

Venue for both: Han’s cafe

Those interested please sign up.

Course 1
1. Joan
2. Sock Cheng

Course 2
1. Joan
2. Sock Cheng

A few of SHCians including myself are interested in learning  quilting - hand or Japanese quilting.Please let me know as then the group can get together at your place or a common venue. Also give details of the duration, course fee etc.

Regards
Joan

Anyone interested in a photographic outing to Mandai Orchid Garden this coming Saturday 25th April?
Meet at the entrance at 8.30 am, go in as photographers and pay $1.50 instead of the usual $3.00 for tourists. Then those who wish to can carry on to the zoo.
Do list down your name and email me at cecil@1digital.com.sg if you’re interested.

What can you take photographs of at MOG? Beautiful sunbirds, flowers,
mainly orchids, macros, dragonflies, insects, etc.

This is not a training session, it is an outing. Of course we’ll guide you if necessary.

New here, first post, sorry if any error is made.

Register here so that we know who’s coming -

Hi All

Thank you to the following SHCians :Jie,Gwyneth, Karen, Sock Cheng who met me at the foodcourt 6F and  Spotlight at Plaza Singapura for the time and informative sharing on crafts.

I must admit that I never had been a diligent needlework pupil in school and also lacked patience and time in the past. However, I’m looking forward to picking up some handicraft skills before it’s too late.

Jie shared her quilting knowledge and even kindly brought along a library quilting bookfor me.Karen kept me updated about her crystal craft with members last year and the interest generated.She also mentioned other things that she does eg macrame.

With the short time here, I’m hope to pick up some skills from them. Hence I’m posting two craft learning sessions and do join in the sessions if you are interested and let’s learn together.

Joan

I ride very regularly n at least twice a week usually in the early morning and occasionally, on Friday night until early Saturday morning. Most times, I cycle on the road.  

Am just thinking there are like-minded people like me who like to do the same but have no kakis or company 2 go along with. Or perhaps like to build up confidence riding on the road. Here comes the opportunity to have you to be part of this group.

The criteria you must have are – own bike, helmet, front n rear lights. If possible, a spare inner tube in event of puncture (this is prefer because tires come in different sizes). Bikes can be marketing, foldable, racing, mountain or delivery types. Should you have thoughts of changing your present bikes, that can come later after you have better your riding experiences. Importantly NO HELMET, NO FRONT and REAR LIGHTS = NO RIDE. Lights are for alerting motorists on the road of your presence n helmets are for protection.   

The route will vary, could start from any point in the West n end in the East n return. You can join in or end at any point along the route. Distance varies but pace will be kept between 15 to 20 kmph (comfortable and leisure). This is equivalent to the pace you are doing at normal monthly cycling. The ride will likely be fixed on 2nd or 4th Friday nite of each month. Frequency will be increase as demand goes.

For info, this Route is firm –

Queenstown > River Valley Road > Hill Street > High Street > Esplanade > Nicoll Highway > Stadium Road > Tanjong Rhu > Fort Road (15 km)

Fort Road > ECP > Coastal Road > Changi Village (20 km)

We like to hear from you that you are coming to join us.

YK (your riding companion)

I have a number of delicate Chinese fingerines, vases, wall hangings, rare stone carvings, etc.  And, I am looking for a place to have them displayed or appreciated in a new house or shop.  They are not for sale, neither are they to be given away.  They are not cheap.  I have bought them from Shanghai, and am looking for a temporary place to hold them and for others to appreciate.

One day, when we can find a place where we use as a lounge or a meeting place for SilverHairs, I shall ask for them to be returned.  Then, we can all appreciate them.

Terence Seah

This gives us something to think about with all our new electronic
technology  -  GPS
A
couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their
car broken into while they were at a football match. Their car was
parked on the green which was adjacent to the football stadium and specially allotted to football fans.
 
Things
stolen from the car included a garage door remote control, some money
and a GPS which had been prominently mounted on the dashboard.

When
the victims got home, they found that their house had been ransacked
and just about everything worth anything had been stolen.  The thieves
had used the GPS to guide them to the house. They then used the garage
remote control to open the garage door and gain entry to the house. The
thieves knew the owners were at the football game, they knew what time
the game was scheduled to finish and so they knew how much time they
had to clean up the house. It would appear that they had brought a
truck to empty the house of its contents.

Cycling is a sports that is fast becoming popular among both young n old. Probably thanks 2 our Asian counterpart, the Chinese comrades. Bicycle ownership is also affordable as prices are coming down n wif so many different types n styles, we can easily buy one off the shelf. Wif bicycles, we can convenient ride 2 places where public transport can’t bring us 2 its doorsteps. We are also able 2 explore, venture n discover the many places we have never or not been 2.   

Towards the mid year we see 2 Events on the coming -

1) NRWCS, National RunWay Cycling n Skating on Sun, 21 Jun 09 n

2) Cycling & Walk @ Hong Kah Town on Sun, 12 Jul 09

More info available here -

http://www.safra.sg/page.aspx?pageid=333

http://www.yewtee.org.sg/cycling_2009.htm

If u are keen, go ahead n sign up. Take care of the training part later. More than enuf time 2 prepare.

If u believe u want 2 do something different this year, likely owning a bike n conquering some "km", please feel gd 2 do so. What u need is 2 train by doing more practices. Believe me, your world will change.

We will have practices every week starting this Sat. The route - ECP 2 Changi Village n back (est 30km+) either going on PCN or Coastal Rd. Distance is fixed but timing (pace or speed) changes as the practices go.

YK, your cycling companion

When I was in Perth last week, I realised that we do have many Teochews in SHC.  I am a Teochew, and I only speak teochew with my parents.  Today, I have not had opportunities to speak teochew with many people.  My hougang gang have always told me that teochews have red "ka chng", and I believe this must be the first criteria for someone to be called a teochew.

Teochews should also be able to understand teochew jokes.  I think it is fun if not memorable to view some video clips from youtube, using search words "teochew joke" or "teohew language" or "teochew show".  So, knowing at least two teochew jokes, comedies or songs would be the second criteria for someone to be a teochew.

The third criteria is if one of your parents is a teochew, I also think we can classify you as a teochew.  But, must have evidence.

The last criteria is the teochew clan must recognise you.  I guess if you can get two teochews to certify you as a teochew, this should be good enough.

Perhaps, at the end of this year, we can have a teochew dinner for teochews. So, Let’s start by checking the backside.

Terence Seah

Hi everyone,

– LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT — In case some of you missed this announcement.

We were informed by the chef at H.K. Best Soup Restaurant that they have closed for business with effect from early April. Hence, we regret to advise this dinner has to be called off.

We will be arranging to refund everyone, either in cash or via internet transfer to the respective account in due course. Please email the following : Your Name, Bank name, A/C Nbr and type of Account (saving or current) to Lina Ng at linang14@gmail.com so that a refund can be made.

We would like to thank everyone for the great support and kind understanding.

We truly apologise for the bad news and sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Suzhang, Ah Nee & Lina