Month: January 2011

On a rainy day

On this raining wet day when we a marooned indoors, it is
time to reflect.

I am able to feed myself by watching my investments. But I don’t
read financial statements or pay attention to financial experts. Financial statements
and expert advises are fast becoming more fictional by the day. I do pay
careful attention to political developments in the world. All investment
markets are influenced by world events. If you can read it right, you can make profits.

This post is to tap on the brains and experiences of members
on your reading of current political events. It is not about politics as in
which government is better. It is about political and social events affecting
our investments.

To start of, there is now an important change in the Middle
East. The ripple  of toppling dominant
governments have started in Tunisia and now in Egypt and a smaller extend in
Yemen. Saudi stock market is shaking.

 There are still many dominant
governments in the Middle East. This  revolutionary
change of government if continued. will eventually affect the world supply of
fossil fuel, world economy and your investments.   This
may be the biggest political upheaval this century but I may be wrong..

Let me have your views on the world today.

You have nowhere to go in this rain anyway.

A new category “Test” has just be created

For new members who would like to write a new Post, on a new topic, you can use the category "Test".   Here you can put anything in the Title.  You can also write a one line text.  Then, save or publish it.  If it works, you will see it published immediately.  If the Post requires moderation, it will go to a queue.

Do make sure you have a category, before you save or publish.  Posts without a category are likely to disappear.  Sorry, I don’t know why.

All Posts under category "Test" will be deleted within a few hours after you have saved it or published it.  Once you are confident, go ahead and write a new Post under an appropriate category. 

Try it, it’s fun.  Feedback is always exciting.

Terence Seah

Special Interest: Civic activities

Hi all,
In the spirit of breaking new ground, SHC is reaching out to members who have a civic bent and are interested in doing civic work. We would like to form a civic group with the goal of helping to improve our society/environment etc

Members in this group will have roles and responsibilities thus making involvement in civic activities challenging and a learning experience for the individual.

If you are interested in civic work, please indicate in the comments box. Include your e-mail contact and I will contact you with regard to a meeting.  Alternatively you could inform me through my e-mail: kdaae2005@hotmail.com

Thank you.

Comments and feedback are welcome. :)

BEWARE of this nos…………….

hiah ti jie mui ( bro & sister ) , my celluar phone recd this Sms …yr mobile number has won 6,800,000 dollars in the atm-card awards. to claim yr atm card send emailto ffcservice83@hotmail.com….

hahahahha , think i ,ve nothing betta 2 do har ? DING DONG BELL …just a soft reminder to our hiah ti jie mui ah ..wif CNY just less den a week ..pls be extreme careful hor ..wen u  did yr marketings in s/mkt ,mkt , chinatown or any crowded plc be careful of yr handbag…we ve HUNGRY pick pocket lurking ard de corner…

so , hor i 12 kong …kong hee huat tua chai to every hiah ti jie mui in SHC la…..huat ah huat ah huat ah….

The Magic of Kenyir – April 23-26, 2011

Located in the heart of Trengganu, the picturesque Kenyir Lake was created as a hydroelectricity project and is currently the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Surrounded by a large tropical jungle that is home to exotic flora and fauna, the area is a haven for nature lovers.

Angling is popular here because of the wide variety of freshwater fish available. lake activities include boating and canoeing, while the more adventurous prefer jungle trekking, followed by a refreshing dip in one of the many waterfalls.

Date: April 23-26, 2011

Mode of travel: By Firefly on a Saturday at 10.40am and arrived at 12.00pm and return on following Tuesday at 12,20 and reaching singapore at 1.40pm.

Cost of airfare $186.00 all inclusive.

Optional mode of travel: By train and coach transfer. Total cost about $125.00. Date will be from April 22-25, 2011.

Superior Chalet  @ RM 220.00 nett per room per night inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons.

OTHERS ARRANGEMENTS

 

·         Telematch @ RM 20.00 nett per person (Min 20 persons)
·         Treasure Hunt @ RM 20.00 nett person (Min 20 persons)
·         Lake Cruise @ RM 40.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Lake Adventure @ RM 55.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         National Park Cruise @ RM 130 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Fishing Trip @ RM 350.00 nett per boat of 6 person (3hours)
·         Jungle Trekking @ RM 35.00 nett per person (Min 6 person per boat)
·         Bird Watching @ RM 45.00 nett per person (Min 6 person)

 

Those interested please specify the mode of travelling and type of activities you prefer. Final decision will be by consensus.

Closing date: March 7, 2011.

 

EOs, Dan & Joy.

Shanghai, as the base for one full month this year

I cannot be too sure, if this concept will work.  But, sometime ago, I had a chat with Charles Chua, and we were talking about going to China.  We have not agreed on the month, but the concept goes like this.

I shall book an apartment in one of the major cities in China, for one whole month.  Perhaps, a 3 room apartment with cooking facilities, in a gated community.  Likely convenient to supermarkets, train stations or bus stations.  I was thinking of Shanghai or Beijing because of cheaper flight connections.

Participants can block by weeks, we can only announce after we find the apartment or house.  You can even block for a whole month.  Costs will be pro-rated.  Participants can travel anywhere they like.  There is no itinery or schedule or plan.  Participants make their flights to and out the residence.  Buy your own food, and get use to local Chinese way of life in Shanghai or Beijing.  Food can be as cheap as you want or as expensive as you desire.  You can even buy or rent a bicycle as China roads are great for bicycles.  Go see the little lanes, also practise your potonghua, have a hairdo, and drink tea the whole day.

China has long term visas for us, so you can even stay 3 months.  And, if you have a friend who has a house, ready to be rented out, do let us know. 

This trip is not ideal for those who are thinking of short stays like 3-7 days.  Not ideal for those who cannot walk.  Not ideal for those who enjoy Singapore toilets.  Not ideal for those who do not enjoy road side stalls.  And, not ideal for those who are sensitive to being lost.

Now, let the dream starts.

Terence Seah

Taking SHC to the next level in 2011

SHC has grown significantly over the years; and I have to admit that I am not able to consistently keep the club excited or even maintain it at the current level.  A lot of feedback has been received in this forum over the years; but unfortunately, we have few volunteers to carry out the ideas and suggestions.

On this coming Sunday and Monday, I shall be gathering together a group of SHC for a meeting to consolidate the ideas, and see how we can take SHC to the next level.

One objective is to have lesser participation and direction from myself.  I am prepared for radical ideas; although I am not likely to lift the taboos on politics, race, religion and sex, direct selling and MLM.

Meantime, if you have an opinion, or suggestions or ideas, feel free to drop them here, on this Post.

Terence Seah

Inability to access the SHC website the last few days

Hi everybody,

I understand from Yew Kwong and a few members that they were not able to write comments in the last few days.  Apology, as I am not too sure why too.  However, I have asked our hosting company to look into it this morning, and I hope you should be able to access the site as usual.

Interesting to note is we have a number of people who have registered from Russia, AOL and UK sites.  We had knowingly permitted this so that members can register on their own.  If we suspect the registration is not genuine, Yew Kwong would normally give them a "No role" status.  We still keep them on the system, to avoid them using the same email address.

Sometimes, they sneaked into our system, and write Posts or comments which are usually advertising related.  This is where we have to be alert, and delete them before you read them.  Got to say we have been efficient, approx 99% of the time.

Even if someone registers as a member on this website, we will always send them a membership application form.  He/she must fill up the form.  IF approved, then that person becomes a SHC member.  He/she will also receive a welcome message from me.  Anyone who does not receive a welcome message is NOT a member.

Names which appear on our forum, especially for event registratioin, are checked continuously throughout the day.  If the person is not a member, it will be flagged to our attention; and usually we ask the person to contact admin@silverhairsclub.com.  The system has so far been pretty fool-proofed, and maybe unique in its own way.  That’s why we have a simple registration system.

Have fun guys and gals.

Terence Seah

Desktopdating – Beware of hackers!

Dear friend,

I just received an email supposedly from Thomas Loh and Richard Wong. Thomas denied it is from him.

They request to know my whether you are male or female, the next request is for your password. Dun, dun ever disclose, danger ahead! I was once caught because I was gullible. They use Thomas and Richard email to contact me, be careful they want your password and the next thing you know all your friend in your email list will receive an email.

It said in the email ‘I was robbed in London, all my monies and credit cards are gone. Can you do me a favour, wire me a certain amount of money and I will return you when I am back, appreciate a lot!’

I was a sucker once, dun want to be caught again, you too!

Dan

SHC Round Table January 25, 2011

Next meeting :

Date: January 25 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Tai Seng Restaurant
101 Upper Cross St, #03-32
People’s Park Centre

(Nearest MRT – Chinatown.  Use Exit C)

Do keep the date free.

Members attending:

  1. Yat Sing (EO)
  2. Jeff Lim
  3. Sue Chan
  4. Terence Seah
  5. KC Lau
  6. James Tan
  7. Andrew Koh
  8. Marg Tian
  9. Paul Phua
  10. Fred Heng
  11. Any more keen 2 come???

Soon, the Rabbit year will arrive – Happy Lunar New Year

The Rabbit year promises lots of excitement and vibrance to all SilverHairs.  Whatever our age, I am sure we can all look forward to that something special.  Good health, reasonable wealth, and plenty of happiness.

This year, how about sharing with everybody what is your animal?  If you are an ox, we might try to pair you up with a chicken.  And, if you are a horse, we will try a goat.  If the pairing does not work, I am sure someone around us will be able to tell us so.  We can also know you a little bit better.  Are  you a rabbit?  How many of you are rabbits?

Share with us your predictions, what will the rabbit year be like?

Also, share your best wishes too.  Kong Xi Fa Chai.

Terence Seah

Phuket to Pa-Ngan Full moon party, 17 Mar – 22 Mar 2010

Some years ago, we had a trip to Chiangmai on a camping trip.  The local contact bringing us around was Sompho.  This time around, he is going to his hometown in Surat Thani, and also Samui and  Pa-Ngan.

The target visit location is Pa-Ngan, for the famous Full moon party.  Full moon is on Sat 19th Mar 2011.

  1. ETA Phuket is Thur 17 Mar 2011, ETD Phuket Tue 22 Mar 2011.  Trip is confirmed.
  2. Tigerairways has a great rate, at less than $200 per person.
  3. Schedule will be Phuket (first night), followed by Phuket/Samui via a stop at Surat Thani.
  4. We enjoy the famous Full moon party at Pa-Ngan on 19 Mar.  Read more about it in google.
  5. A few other places being planned, between Samui and Phuket.
  6. Return Phuket/Singapore on Tues 22 Mar.

Number of pax:  8 per van.  max 16 pax.

If youa re interested, book your flights now on Tiger.   Share your findings on the best price.

Short and brief for now.  I am participating.

Terence Seah

Coming list:

 

  1. Terence Seah – confirmed
  2. Judy Tay
  3. Janie Leong – Confirmed.
  4. Andrew Koh – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  5. Thomas Lau – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  6. Mega Abdullah – Confirmed
  7. Anna Seet
  8. Karen Thio – Confirmed, couple B
  9. Timothy Liu – Confirmed.
  10. Sock Cheng – Confirmed, couple B
  11. Judy Lim – Confirmed, couple A
  12. Jane Tan – Confirmed, couple D
  13. Lydia Soh – Confirmed
  14. Irene Seet – Confirmed, couple A
  15. Eileen Thean – Confirmed, couple D
  16. Lillian Teo – Confirmed.

 

Photos by : Richard Wong, Mega, Jane,Thomas Lau, Eileen Thean, Irene Seet, Andrew Koh, Karen & Sockie

Cycling at East Coast Park on Sat, 15 Jan 2011

Hi there! Cycling enthusiasts

  • Route – 7.5 km one way : Mc >NSRCC
  • 4.00 pm: Meet at McDonald Restaurant, East Coast Parkway, Marine Cove.
  • 4.30 pm: Proceed to rent bicycle at Coastal Recreation (bike rental kiosk). Bike rental at special rate for  SHC members, cost $5

  • 4.45 pm: Flag off for cyclists

  • 6.30-7.00 pm: All cyclists assemble at bike rental kiosk to return bikes.
  • 7.00 pm: Dinner time…….

    TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n YK)

    Who are coming –

    1. YK
    2. Lily
    3. Dolly
    4. John Howe
    5. Yatsing
    6. Debbie Oh
    7. Ah Nee

Singing and Dancing the Blues Away – January 28, 2011 (Friday)

We are glad that all of you present last night have a whale of a time. There’s so much fun and meeting of new friend. As usual there will be karaoke singing, dancing. This time round we are able to cater to a bigger group.emoticon

Venue: Ez4u Dance Studio, 169C Selegie Road 

Time: 7.30pm – 11.30pm

Cost: $10.00 –  Come with 2 bottles of soft drinks and finger snacks with complimentary 4 bottles of wines from Jeffrey and Dan. You are at liberty to bring your own liquor.

Please pay to Irene’s POSB Savings Account 104018149 by 26 Jan 11.

Free parking after 5.00pm at URA carpark next to the former Rex theatre.

EOs, Dan, Jeffrey n Ireneemoticon

Limited space please register early.

Coming :-

  1. Dan – Paid
  2. Joy – Paid
  3. Jeffrey Gan – Paid
  4. Irene Gan – Paid
  5. Gabriella – Paid
  6. Richard Kee
  7. Jane Kee
  8. Jeremy Lee – Paid
  9. Peggy Lee – Paid
  10. Bobby Bok – Paid
  11. Lydia Chin
  12. Edwin Tan – Paid
  13. Thomas Loh – Paid
  14. Sam Huat – Paid
  15. Lily Ho – Paid
  16. Dolly Lim – Paid
  17. Lim Kok Eng
  18. Catherine Lim 
  19. Debbie Oh – Paid
  20. More, more, more!

How to make flowers from recycled plastic bags, Sat 15 Jan

How interesting! Imagine from recycled plastic bags can turn in2 beautiful flowers which also can be used for Chinese New Year decorations as stated by Annie Loh (our very own SHC instructor) hor..

Annie had agreed to hold this session at the MPH Cafe (Robinson Road) on 15 Jan 2011 from 11am to 2pm. 

Maximum 10 members, so hurry, to register asap. 
Closing Date : 10 Jan 2011 as she need to procure the necessart materials from various places.
A small amt of $1-$2 will be imposed being payment for other material cost, Annie will collect from you on the day itself.

Confirmed members, pls bring along scissors, cutter, plastic bottle cover of 3 – 5cm width (for making of flower paddle) and plain/colourful plastic bags of very thin materials (marketing plastic bags).

Interested members to learn this special flowers making session – Come n register now:

  1. Annie Loh – (Instructor)
  2. 10 more to go

EO : Dolly

Monthly Walk schedule – 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! 

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!           emoticon


SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,,,,

We, the walk team are glad to annouce it is still On-going every 2nd Saturday/each month    emoticon
UNLESS otherwise informed.     

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

2011 January the 8th —
we kick start a COOL walk this year with a night scenic stroll! COME, JOIN US        emoticon emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES for 2011:

08Jan    City Skyline – Marina Boulevard/Esplanade Waterfront  (see separate Post)
12Feb    F&E with your loveD ones ie., do your own    hehe       
12Mar    TBA
09Apr     TBA
14May    TBA
11Jun     TBA
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon 

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and me, Christina CL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

1st SHC monthly gathering – Fri 14 Jan 2011 @ 1730 hrs

wah wah wah , new year 2011 oredli lai liao hor….

so i am calling the shot lah to held the shc 1st january monthly gathering @

Venue : haup Man food & wine
Address : Blk 301 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-344 (walking distance from n/east circle line @ serangoon mrt stn…
Bus# to get here: 45, 105, 133, 135 (Stops at either Blk 319 and Blk 238 respectively

Preference of dinner will be charged at $7.90/set for the following choices, pls indicate your choice upon registration:

  • Set A : Fish & Chips (inclusive of soup of the day and coffee or tea or fizzy drink /refreshing juice
  • Set B : Half Roast Chicken (    "  "  )
  • Set C : Spaghetti Bolognese ( "  " )
  • Set D : Salmon Teriyaki Bento Set (inclusive of steam rice, pickes, miso soup, fruits, drink)

    You are allowed to bring in your own wine/liquor but corkage charge of $5/btl will be imposed.

Due to space space constrain hor ..can only accept 40 paid members based on first register first pay.  As the restuarant need to pre-order the goods, hence, we would appreciate that all registration and food choice be completed by Tues 11Jan 2011.  Registration will closed upon reaching 40paxs or by Tues 11Jan 2011, whichever come 1st.

Pls hor , no gate crasher wan hor… so buddies pls BLOCK yr diary, calender, pow bei (horse type calender) date lah…. is on  14 jan 2011 friday 1730hrs to 2100hrs

Payment to be paid to Dolly Lim POSB Saving Acct# 146-00513-6

This event is solely for registered SHC members only and would appreciate that there will be no gate-crashers or outsiders.

Agenda:
Newbie introduction
Games by Lydia Chin (simi games, hmm zai hor)
Tikam2 n others

Those have that have the name tags with you, pls bring along.  Those without, sticky label will be used

EO : Sam Huat

Registration starts from:

  1. Sam Huat – Paid (Set D)
  2. Dolly Lim – Paid (Set B)
  3. Jeff Gan – Paid (Set A)
  4. Irene Lee – Paid (Set A)
  5. Richard Wong Paid (Set B)….I a pro camera man lei… ]
  6. Debbie Oh – Paid (Set D)
  7. Irene Poh – Paid (Set D
  8. Thomas Loh – Paid (Set D)
  9. Charles Chua – Paid (Set A) 
  10. Andrew Yeung -Paid (Set A)
  11. Clara Chay – Paid (Set D)
  12. Rena Wong – Paid (Set D)
  13. Fong Ten Meng – Paid (Set C)
  14. Lydia Chin Janet Chan – Paid (Set A)
  15. Molly Chua – Paid (Set B)
  16. Tian Soo – Paid (Set B)
  17. Caroline Gee – Paid (Set D)…. pomp pomp nite EO hor..
  18. Jane Wong – Paid (Set A)
  19. Hou Chong – Paid – (Set D)…
  20. Lina Ng – Paid (Set D)
  21. Yat Sing – Paid (Set D)
  22. Lai Fong –  Paid (Set D)
  23. Judy Tay – Paid Set D
  24. Clara Ho – Paid (Set D)
  25. Anne Lim – Paid (Set D)
  26. Janie Leong – Paid (Set C)
  27. Judy Lim – Paid (Set D)
  28. Josie Yow – Paid (Set B) …. must be more active lei….huat huat huat.
  29. May Yoon – Paid (Set A)
  30. Amy Soon – Paid (Set A)
  31. Rosalind Soh – Paid (Set D)
  32. Steven Chan – Set A…… our kl makan king…
  33. Grace Kang – Paid (Set A)
  34. Paul Phua – Paid (Set A)
  35. Richard kee – Set A …paid liao har ??
  36. Jane kee – Set C ……paid  liao har ??
  37. Boon Liang – Paid (Set D)
  38. Jeremy Lee – Paid (Set A)
  39. Peggy Ong – Paid (Set B)
  40. Yew Kwong – Paid (Set C)….mua chor liao lor….( full house liao )
  41. Margaret Soo – (Set D) 

REGISTRATION CLOSED ……………..

 

Photos by Richard Wong

Start 2011 with a burst of laughter

Start the new year with a hearty laugh – hahahahahahah

Folks – Have a wonderful new year filled with laughter.

During the one day JB day trip, several members who remembered that I was the EC for a laughter exercise, asked me – Is the laughter exercise held every Tuesday at Hort Park, still on-going?  YES – it is, but the venue has recently changed. I’m putting up this post for those who are interested:

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Date and time: Every Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 7.00pm

Laughter exercise spot: A stone’s throw from the MAIN ENTRANCE GATE.

Walk to the Green Pavilion. There is a patch of nicely lawned grass. This is it.

FAQs:

What to wear: Wear light, loose-fitting clothes, and flatties.

Suitable for whom: young or old, men or women, short or tall, fat or thin. Especially suitable for people who would like to de-stress.

How to enjoy your experience: Plan to arrive at 5.30pm (optional), take a stroll to enjoy the garden. At 6.20pm, stroll toward the Green Pavilion. Ms Zaibun (the laughter exercise facilitator) starts promptly at 6.30pm. The laughter exercise ends at 7pm. You may wander off to stroll some more around the garden. Some friends take the opportunity to catch dinner together. Some who came alone, and appeared to be burdened with troubled thoughts, will smile and wave good-bye quietly. Free and easy.  Really. Do as you please. No one will cajole you, preach to you about the benefits of laughter.

You will discover the benefits yourself. Give yourself a chance to find that out.

This laughter session is really “free and easy”. Literally.  Free – Zaibun does this for free. Easy – The exercise is easy to follow; no registration required.

A little note here: Zaibun is a trained laughter facilitator. Big companies and organization pay big bucks to hire laughter facilitators to conduct “laughing sessions” for their employees. Their purpose is to help their employees to de-stress and thereby be happier and more productive.

For maximum benefit: remember to laugh out loud. Exhale completely, inhale fresh air… bringing oxygen to every cells…

Many participants have noticed that their well-being have improved markedly. For more information, do read the “older posts” on laughter exercise. Those posts were made by Vivian Lai, Sylvia Ang, and Jacqueline Han. Or, google for “laughter yoga” “laughter exercises”.

Should you decide to check this out, do indicate your interest here. And just in case you cannot find us, you may like to have my mobile number. Email jacqhan@gmail.com. Don’t be shy shy.

 

 

8 January 2011 Monthly Walk – Marina Bay Area

Date: 8 January 2011 (Saturday evening)
Meeting Place: Raffles Place MRT Control Room
Start Time: 6.30pm
Duration: about 1-2 hours
There are buses along Raffles Quay/Clifford Pier/Robinson Road
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and team members 
 

This would be the first night walk organised to start off the New Year and digest in the beauty of Marina Bay area with the city skyline fronting Raffles Place and Marina Boulevard. 
The walk will start promptly at 6.30 pm from Raffles Place MRT control room, walking through Marina Boulevard towards Marina Bay City Gallery.  From here onwards, you can take many breath-taking photo shoots of the city skyline and bay area.  We will continue the walk passing through Marina Bay Sands, crossing the Helix Bridge, towards Esplanade Waterfront, Esplanade Bridge and ending at Merlion Park.  From here, we may disperse here to have our late dinner or early supper along One Fullerton, Boat Quay or sumptuous food choices at Telok Ayer Lau Pa Sar.
Bring a water bottle, an umbrella, windbreaker or shawl in case it rains – it is still intriguing to walk in the rain and feel the raindrops on our cheeks.
We will do a roll call at the beginning of the walk and if you foresee you may disband from the group and take a longer time to feel the cool air and capture in the beauty of the night, do let me or any of the team members know beforehand so that the rest may proceed as scheduled.  The walk will take an hour or more depending on our speed.
Hope to see all of you.
Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Christina Chan.

My Thought for the New Year

Today is 1/1/11. 10 days later it will be 11/1/11. 10 months
later it will be 1/11/11 and 10 days after that it will be 11/11/11.

The 1s’ looks like someone up there is wagging his finger at
us. We pollute the earth, fight each other, the wealthy live off the sufferings
of the poor, countries with more  weapons
are feared, there are more holy men and promises of wealth and heaven. Greed
seems to be the creed.

But if we stop to follow this wave we will be left behind
and be servant to the rich.

What to do eh?