Tennis in March

Hi! All,

I wish to start two tennis groups sometime in March if the response is good.

Group 1 : Those who can play the game

Group 2 : Those who are interested in learning the game

Please respond if you are interested and state which Group you wish to join.

1st Meeting : Saturday, 1st March, 2008

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00p.m.

Attire: Tennis Attire and Tennis Shoes{Please don’t wear "marking shoes"}

Tennis Rackets : Please bring your own

Tennis Balls : To share the cost of 100 Coach Balls (About $5-$10 each)

Please bring your own water as the weather can be very hot

Group 1                                                                           Group 2

1. John Seah                                                                   1. Dolly Lim

2. Loh Yew Kwong                                                          2. Caroline Gee

3. Andrew Kuan                                                              3. June Lim

4. Molly                                                                           4. Lee Ah Nee

5. Jeffrey Lim                                                                 5. Oi Cheng

6. Margie                                                                        6. Gingko

7. Ronald Wie                                                                 7. Veron Lee

8. Janet Loo                                                                   8. Fong Cheong Kong

9. Eunice                                                                        9. Rene Leong

10.Hock Lye                                                                  10. Norlinda

11.Michael Ong                                                              11. Agnes Tan

12.                                                                                 12. Jasmine Teo

13.                                                                                 13. Elaine Kong

14.                                                                                 14. Bira

15.                                                                                 15. Angeline Kong

174 thoughts on “Tennis in March”

  1. Hi Roland,

    Understand you were/are a pro, i.e. tennis coach. Very kind of you to initiate a tennis group and I look forward to your guidance in improving my tennis.

    I will probably join Group 1, subject to your assessment.

    Pls let me know details when you firm up.

    Thank you and Happy Lunar New Year.

  4. Hi Roland

    Want to play at my tennis court which is within 5-minute walk from the Tanah Merah MRT station?

    Have not play for almost ten years….. so can pick up again…..

    Cheers, Andrew

  6. Hi Roland

    Would like to learn to play Tennis. Tried before but always “pak hong” – hit the air and miss the ball. Very paiseh. So I automatically fall into Group 2.

    Many thanks

    Caroline Gee

  7. Hi Roland

    Btw, no court fees, need 7-day bookings to assure court availability. Will try to get both courts if there is demand.

    Evenings prefer

  9. Dear June

    I am offering The Tanamera. It is a three- block(in distinct maroon, plural and green) estate, beside the Tanah Merah Interchange station.

    If you ride the E-W trains you can view the lovely swimming pool, pond, club house and BBQ pits.

    Am letting Roland to decide since he started this thread.

    Cheers, Andrew

  12. Wow! So many responses in such a short time.
    Andrew,
    Thanks for the offer which I think we should consider seriously.
    If there are better offers we shall also consider them.
    I’ve not fixed the place, date and time as I wanted to find out the number of tennis enthusiasts. If the response is good, then we shall decide on the details.Perhaps call for a meeting.

  13. Dear Roland

    Not at all.

    My tennis is rusty so is my social golf, if you play this too.

    Your call ……..immediately after 4-day CNY.

    Cheers, Andrew

  15. Hello Bro Tong,

    Here I come to give you my support, are you happy now? Andrew Kuan’s Tanah Merah court? On! Sign me on for Group 2, please. Thank you!

  16. Gingko,
    This is an event that I am giving my Service to SHCians FREE and no one is obligated to give me any support. I am spending time to teach a skill especially to beginners. As I’ve told our President and Tim Liu that ” I shall pass through this world but once. So whatever good that I can do, let me do it now”

  17. Roland @ #16

    Your services are greatly appreciated.

    President who? We have only a Mentor Member. Every one else including President, if we had one, is “kiddo”.

    Tim, the better man won. It is game and set for Tong. With such a stunning service, you are caught all balls down.

    Bravo, keep up the good service.

    hee-hee

  19. Hi Roland,

    I have lost touch for a while but would love to start playing tennis again. Prefer to be in group 1.

    Btw, can you recommend me some good players staying in Simei area to play intercon for Changi Simei CC this year. Much appreciated.

    Tks
    Molly

  22. “I have never hold (sic) a tennis racket before”. Fear not bcos you’re not alone.

    More often, you’ll find women holding tennis’ brother than tennis racquet/ So Rol is giving us, men & women, the chance to hold the racquet first then hold whatever.

    KT, not quite.

    With Rol’s service whizzing at 200 kmph, you dont retrieve his shot with a racquet, worse, with yr tennis’ brother. You do the scissors kick like sepak takraw and smashes it all back to him.

    For that I dont get a fair-play award but i get to ward off his thunderous service. That you wont hv ghost of a chance to catch my balls coming down is regrettable but will let you hv them somewhere sometime……together with tennis’ brother.

  24. Hi Roland,

    I did play some tennis some time ago, so would like to join in the fun too. Will actually join any game, badmintion, cycle/blading/surf/climb/hike/dance/Karaoke, etc if i around.

    Cheers to you, Dan Huang,Hamidah, KT Wong and all those who readily volunteer to run such activities/events/meetings etc.

    Hopefully SHC will have weekly activities, events and ventures that will one day be as attrative as SGCC, so Terence and others who have settle abroad may decide to spend more time back here.

    But for me, just want to be kept busy, have a good work out, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially too.

    Someone just mailed us a good advice “You stop growing when you stopped trying and learning and trying to improve whatever you want to do. ”

    Cheers
    Allrounder

  25. Hi Bro Roland,

    Have not play for years since I left school.
    Should I join Group 1 for refresher course then upgrade to Group 2 subject to your early assessment?
    I want to improve my skills under your guidance.

    Thanks for volunteering your service.

    Rene

  26. Hi Renee,

    Group 1 is for ppl who can play and gp 2 for those who cant play. One starts from gp 2 then upgrade to gp 1 not the other way round. Which way you want hah.

  27. helo Roland

    I also wanna play pls.Dont want to be left out!
    Hv played in my teen days..but so long never play..so better be in group1,if not so malu, hehe.Donno can backstroke or not, but im game for fun.Hopefully hv lessons on weekdays,tku

    Ya lah Rene…u apa macam? Molly is a pro, so cannot ‘bedek’ her ok haha

  28. Interesting.

    Now that there’s a chance of watching “backstroke” on the tennis court, guys, do come in yr swimming trunks. No, this isnt a backhand hint, it’s said with a straight face..

  30. Hello kawan Nor Indah,

    We are talking about tennis lah, not body massage or swimming lah , got ‘backstroke ?’. But anyway the idea is still the same , for fun and exercise , to loosen up all the muscles in the body and also face lah.

    Cheers

  31. All Tennis Enthusiasts(or “Tennis Kakis”)
    I am trying to get Andrew Kuan to book Saturday, 1st March 2008 6.00pm- 8.00pm for our 1st meeting at the Tanah Merah Condo Tennis Court. You will be divided into “Beginners” and “Intermediate” Groups. Perhaps from there we can discuss the appropriate day and time for future sessions.

  32. Hi Roland,
    backstroke or backhand arnt they the same?aiya nvm lah, when a pro teach then i will learn the correct term.
    RonaldWie..body massage & swimming are different strokes lah..u dont be naughty!

  33. Hi Roland. Timing 6 to 8 pm is perfect. Saturday is perfect too. But how do I get to Tanah Merah Condo?…Near any MRT station? I live in the north, Sembawang :-)))

  34. Dear Roland

    Will try to book 2 courts from 7-9pm on Fiday, 1 March 2008. There is a-week booking stipulation. Will advise confirmation, one week before 1 March.

    The Tanamera condo is five-minute walk from the Tanah Merah (TM) MRT station. It is a three-block estate in distint maroon, purple and green.

    One can see the estate when travelling along the E-W MRT route between Bedok and TM stations.

  37. Aiyoyo, why am I so ‘sotong’ after few days of rush hours assignments “buay kow koon” lah.

    Molly, thanks for highlighting hor

    Nor, you also “blur” lah…cannot blame lor. Very contagious, you are nearest to me. heehee!

  39. Reminder to all Tennis Enthusiasts:
    1.Though the tennis courts are free (Courtesy of Andrew Kuan), we still have to pay for the tennis balls.
    2.Please bring your own tennis rackets.Those who do not have tennis rackets and do not wish to purchase new ones, I can look for some second-hand ones from the tennis shops.A new tennis racket may cost around $200/ but a second-hand one would cost around $50-$80

  44. Dear Roland

    Not at all, it was my early mistake at #34, was thinking of another event that falls on 1 Feb, Friday.

    So rectified at #35 : Sat, 1 Mar 08.

    Blessed Prosperous & Happy CNY

    Cheers, Andrew

  45. Hi Roland

    I would like to be present for the first lesson ( in group 2). Regarding the footwear – what are ‘marking shoes’?

    Appreciate your FOC coaching.

    JassmineT

  46. Hi! Jasmine,
    “marking shoes” are shoes that cause marks to be formed on the surface of the tennis court because they are NOT tennis shoes such as leather shoes, jogging shoes, walking shoes, etc.
    Those who are not serious about tennis can get second-hand tennis rackets.It is Not advisable to borrow tennis rackets as they are expensive and if you break them accidentally or cause a crack, they are of no use to the owner any longer.

  47. Hi Jasmine

    If time permits, maybe like to try out your rendition.

    “Perish in the name of LOVE” (English version) earlier before tennis game/lesson at 6pm. Say 5pm ? I will introduce to you my Lady also.

    Cheers, Andrew

  48. Hi AndrewK

    ‘My rendition’ is copycat version from Youtube

    I’m able to sing only the first part of “Never Say Goodbye” (after listening to it for over a week – very slow learner!)

    Now am trying to familiarise myself with the rest of the melody. It’s tough! Don’t know whether can get the hang of it by D-Day (1/3). Anyway will sing the first part for your assessment, so will go to your condo at 5p.m. on 1/3.

    Now I’d better start drinking ‘yan4 wo1’

    JassmineT

    Anyway will meet your ‘

  50. Dear Jasmine

    Be encouraged ……..copy the lyrics and read through several times first.

    Please make sure you have every word pronounce correctly.

    Listen to the complete opera ballad that Suzzane and her Consort sing for a few times. Familiar with the rhythm.

    Sing in part and go through each part a couple of times….move on when you progress/feel confident, step by step. When you have finished the whole song, you will feel a great sense of achievement…..bravo!

    Come over at 5:00pm earlier, if you want to listen to the traditional short form first to get you warm up.

    Cheers, Andrew

  52. Hi Hi I am a new member 1st time was at Han’s Cafe. I am a tennis enthusiast been playing for
    15 yrs and I play every mon and wed. Mon at my
    condo Melville Park Simei and Wed at Laguna Club.
    Those who can play are welcome to join me. Sure I
    Will be there. Also hve a spare racket if anyone
    need to borrow. PS Molly – you looking for players staying in Simei pls advice the details.
    Andrew Kuan – interested in golf contact me.
    Janet Loo
    email lpcjanet@hotmail.com

  53. Hi Janet,

    Welcome to the club, hopefully tennis can be a weekly/monthly event similar for golf. Btw, yes , will take your offer to use your club so can start playing a game as soon as i am there.

    About golf, there are a few kakis like Raymond, Jeff , Bessie, Pauline , Molly and me who do play quite reguarly, so invite us if there is any outings, tournaments or special promotions.

    Sorry, Roland to jump here, to deviate from tennis but in the name of sports, hope you would not mind.

    Next game for golf is 25 Feb Monday at Sembawang, time around 7.30am, Monday special $50( buggy inclusive) and PC holders permitted.

    Hymm, Tennis on Mon and Wed at Simei or Laguna Club, time ? John Seah, looks like you can start playing tennis again but dont forget badminton on Sundays too right.

  54. Dear Janet

    Thank you for the offer to play golf. Will contact you. Am a 23 h/c moons ago. Had not played for almost three years.

    Warmest regards

    Andrew
    Mobile : 9678 0787

  56. Hi Roland,

    If there is room, Eunice wld like to join us in the 1/3 session. Thanks.

    Hi Ronald,

    re #53

    My tennis is not good. Saying to you folks that tennis was my preferred game was actually a “smoke” excuse to cover up for my lousy badminton. Now you will know I am bad in both.

    Missed you at badminton couple of Sundays ago. Understand you were overseas. Yah, will play badminton too, if Dan decides to continue organising it.

    See u 1/3, if not sooner (maybe at badminton, if there is any session the next couple of Sundays.)

    Wishing you a Happy n Properous Lunar New Year. Cheers.

  59. Golf mondays is out for me. Tennis at Simei on
    mon is from 7 pm hve to let me know early cos I
    usually hve one court if there are more I will
    book 2 courts. Laguna is club nite but the players there are very good time wed from 6.30 to
    9.30 pm Janet Loo

  60. Hi Janet,

    Understand you are going cycling this sat. I will be there too. Will talk to you on intercon tennis sat at cycling event. Need more guy plyrs. Every year got problem with committed players. I am staying at Simei Green.

    C u ya.
    Molly

  61. Molly,
    With ref. to #19, I can reccommend Daniel Hu, an “A Grade Player” who is staying at Simei but I’m not sure whether he can take part all the time as he is a very busy man. Anyway his contact number is 67866808(H) or 97488656(M)

  63. To all tennis enthusiasts,

    You are welcome to play at my place at Northvale condo.( beside CCK MRT Station)

    We play on following days/times

    Mon & Wed: from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
    Sat : from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
    Sun : from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm

  64. Roland..
    Our 1st meet/lesson will be saturday 1Mar.For subsequent games, is it gonna be satdys also?
    I prefer a weekday if possible 7-9pm pls? (finish work at 6pm)sori being so susah! Tku

  65. Hi Roland,

    Tks for giving Daniel’s nbr. I will contact him when registration time is approaching to check if he is interested.

    Enjoy your ‘lo hei’ this sat. Kong Xi Fatt Choy

  67. Dear Terence

    Want to host this year in the East first?

    Can join with you to host this year ….inside the Condo: swimming pool, tennis, table tennis, squash, running just outside the estate…. opposite there are open fields…. near MRT station and food centres. Your pick?

    You start the balls rolling.

    Cheers,

    Andrew

  68. Andrew,

    I would be most delighted to start the balls rolling in the East. First, I shall come over and join one of the activities at your place soon. We chat later.

    Terence Seah

  69. Hi Terence

    Most welcome : a) 1 March(swimming, gym and tennis)and b) 7 March (Mandarin fellowship)2008.

    Your pick and we can chat further.

    Cheers

    ???

  70. Norlinda,
    We shall discuss the permanent day for our tennis when we meet on 1st March. I’ve to cater to the majority provided it does not clash with my work schedule. At the moment I’m free only on Monday and Friday Nights.
    Hock Lye,
    Welcome to the Tennis Fraternity!

  71. Hi Andrew,

    Will be there to swim and gym on 1 March. Thank you for your time and effort.

    Ah Nee, Dont want to play tennis leh!! Afterwards injure my leg again, how?

  73. Hi! Andrew

    Pls include me in Grp 2. Long.. long.. time I had not swing the racket, so I’m adjusting myself as beginner.

    Will find my way to Tanah Merah Tennis Court on 1 March. See the group there.

    Rgds
    Sarah (a small-tiny lady)

  75. Dear Sarah

    Noted, Roland is the chief in this event.

    See you.

    Dear Roland: Due to overwhelming response, I will assist in the three activities co-ordination, unlikely to play that day.

    Will oonfirm court booking on 23 Feb, one week notice.

    Cheers, Andrew

  79. Caroline, Dolly,Jeffrey
    Am very sorry that the three of you can’t make it. Dolly, if tennis racket is a temporary problem, it can be solved. Don’t let this small problem deter you.
    Roland

  80. Lina,
    Don’t get worried about injuring your ankle. You are such a great sportswoman and you should not worry about spraining your ankle. Even walking slowly along the road can result in injury or accident! Have FAITH in yourself!

  81. Dear Roland & Andrew,

    Is it too late for me to register in Tennis lesson? Group 2 pls. If I won’t be able to get a racket, I’ll work-up in Gym, then join the makan for sure.

    Thks,
    Bira

  82. Bro Tong, u r rite la.. I supp 2 share d tennis racket wif caroline 1st on dat day as i m not sure if i m going 2 cont aft Mar 1 lor.. dat y thinkg no point buying even a 2nd hand 1 if i dun cont thereafter, it will become another white elephant, waiting to be thrown in2 flea market again lor…

  83. Thanks Roland. I have actually got a racket from my daughter and bought my Tennis T-shirt.

    However, due to some urgent personal matters to attend to, I have to skip this lesson.

    Many thanks for the concern.

    Warmest Regards

    Caroline Gee

  86. #81 Bira,
    You are most welcome to the Tennis Fraternity. There are too many players to be playing at one time. So you can borrow from one of the players after thay had practiced.
    Roland (EO and Coach)

  87. Firstly, Thank you AndrewKuan for lending us yr place :)

    Roland @70..thank you so much for arranging & also being so accomodating,Friday is good..we’ll discuss when meet

    Zahriah @73..welcome, sudah lama tak jumpa?…mana sudah hilang ah?
    Carly @ 74..apa pasal tak mahu pegi,jangan merajok lah
    Miss Dolly…u also tak mahu pegi if Carly tak jadi?..helo, apa macam?
    Bira @81..we’ll be seeing each other again!..so nice..hhhmmm still remember dance steps?…haha, saya sudah lupa!

    Phew!..sori.. lor soh lah,busy few days didnt logon,missed so much news!

  89. Roland, Thanks for the warm welcome and suggestion. Will be there on 1st March anyway.

    Nor,miss lots of news as well. Just back in town few days ago. If you lupa dance steps then join the new classes. Cepat! belum terlambat…sign up now. C U soon.

  90. helo Dolly…alamak sori lah
    Told miss Carly, why she don go..dont sulk
    then i ask u, if she don go u also must follow her is it?
    Actually why u don go?busy or what?

    Bira,apa class u join?which day?…im going to a belly dancing class with OiCheng & Midah somewhere..starting next wednesday..sound interesting rite?u wanna join us?

  91. Dear Miss Carly..
    now i got it why u not coming,nvm..we’ll play tennis than we cabot together ok
    Its gonna be fun game,then hopefully next lesson we’ll hv it weekday..boleh?..pls?

  92. Apa macham Nor, u din c my cmt #82 meh – reason stated there liao.. will try 2 come if i can borrow 1 la.. racket still akan datang leh.. so how… :)

  94. Ooopss! sori miss Dolly..old oredi lah, the eyes also blur,never read properly..comprehension failed!..haha
    Aiya…if thats the problem, we can share lah..
    surely I also need to take5,
    then your turn to play..boleh?

    Btw..Grace,I know its so long ago..very sori i 4got all abt it..but yr offer for the racket is it still valid pls ,or u sudah lelong to others? hehe…hhmmm

  95. Tennis! Tennis! Tennis!
    Why did I want to start tennis with SHCians?
    1. To promote a healthy sport
    2. To promote friendship and “esprit de corps” among SHCians
    3. To let tennis be an outlet for the stressful life in Singapore
    So don’t worry about the small things like rackets, shoes and attire.Just ENJOY the game and the company!

  96. Hello, all the Group 2 future tennis players, what is the proper attire for new beginners? Don’t want to spend unnecessary money because not sure whether can hold the racket properly or not. Thanks Molly for giving me the tennis racket and Roland for coaching us. Can I wear T-shirt & 3/4 track pant for the game? Roland/Molly please advice. :)

    Ah Nee

  97. Paiseh la.. Bro Tong, we all noe ur purpose of starting tennis for SHC lor.. but den u noe la.. l kk like us vry ks 1, uc AhNee oredi ask wat attire 2 wear liao..

    Wahpiangz, ANee, wu special attire 4 tennis meh.. i tot chin chai cheng can liao.. not meh.. like dat hor.. i tin i must go n cheo cheo carly 2 t-loan her tennis t-shirt liao.. hahahhaha :)

  101. Hello Dolly,

    I think hor, “chin chai cheng” lah. We are not pro lah, like Carly said, “cheng swee swee” stylo mylo then “pak bo kiu” very “lau kui” lor. Macam…example hor…wear Bikini, but don’t know how to swim..”malu”..lah. Lina, I might want to take a dip in the pool, can teach me how to swim? Me not so bad, I can kick and float…

    Ah Nee

  105. Huh Andrew! table tennis? who’s playing…just in case we don’t want to pick balls at squash court, we can adjourn to the table tennis room and play “tok tok” at the table…ha…ha…ha…. :)

    Ah Nee

  106. Aiyo AhNee..wanna show off bikini must also hv ‘figurely body’ hor!if so thin mana ada best?..haha
    Ya lah Roland, we all worried & wondering..is it must wear tennis skirt,so short mana ehsai!

  107. Sori hor, Andrew, i reli vry sk la, si mi is marked shoes har.. wahpiangz, vry chiam la, just try 2 play tennis, susah la..

    ANee, i think hor, we beta tok tok on d table, tis 1 bo dress code hor.. hehehehe

    Si lor, Carly, sekali hor, lau huay bak, pak hong, lau kui leh.. so hor, beta dun borrow ur stylo mylo tennis skirt. If not hor, pattern chin sui but actual vry lau yea lor.. hehehehe

  111. Wei Ah Nee & Lina

    Are you sure you gals can take it ? want to swim, play tennis, table tennis & squash… wait next day wake up body ache all over and can’t walk properly u noe…he.he..
    Ah Nee, you can wear your new swimming costume you bought lor. Lina is expert can teach you liao.

    Dolly # 107, you better sit at mj table lah… alamak must buy special shoes, tennis racket, attire, so ma fun & so exp. wait da-jadi, waste money, right?

    Anyway, you guys enjoy yourself in whatever game you are in.

    Cheerio,
    Susan

  112. Hi Dolly (#107)

    Roland at #46 explains “marking shoes”.

    Hi Jonathan (#110)- I arrange the table tennis room. Please schedule your players, net and balls.

    Hi all : Please advise Roland Tong in this main thread your final final decision so that he can focus on Grp 1 & 2 players.

  113. Andrew,

    Sorry, I do not have the necessary equipment (nets, bats etc)…have not played since secondary school days.

    Does anybody keen on table-tennis with the necessary equipment be able to help?

    Otherwise, Andrew, no need to trouble to book the table-tennis room lah!

  114. Hahaha, Sue, tio tio, beta 2 find another 3 kakis 4 mahjong hor.. hehehe..

    Wei Bro Tong, sori, i still dun ustnd wat is marking shoes la.. btmline, we still nid 2 hv tennis shoes, isst?

  116. Dolly,

    I can go oredi. My daughter said the important thing can do this sat. Just told that my grand nephew’s birthday party ends at 4pm so can cheong to Tanah Merah.

    Andrew – sorry can I still go for the get together?

    Bro Tong – I think I will give Tennis a miss for this week. Will watch first.

    Lily, Ah Nee, Nor – I will go and KLKK and makan lah.

    I will bring something but will think about what it will be.

    See you all there (paiseh must wait for Andrew to say ok first mah because change mind so many times) :)

  117. My dear Caroline:

    Don’t need to be “paiseh” – life is full of mysteries, surprises and change.

    Sure, like to enjoy journey of serendipity too-right?

    You are most welcome to KLKK, watch mermaids, mermen, tennis kings and queens, makan and fellowship.

    : )) Andrew

  120. Carly, Dolly, Norly,
    Don’t worry about tennis atiire.Wear a simple skirt or shorts will do. But if you intend to swim, then we’ll let you wear your bikinis! As for shoes, as long as they do not make marks on the court, then I suppose they are OK. Otherwise, play bare-foot lo (LOL!)Those who are strong can try hitting the balls with their palms if we are short of rackets.

  123. Aiyo, Carly, bikinis cannot la.. cant camouflage ‘san chum bak’ leh.. paiseh la..

    Wahpiangz, Bro Tong, going 4 tennis lesson very susah leh.. bare foot, end day got blisters. Bare hand, end day, got 2c sinseh for koyot liao.. now, oredi headache liao.. :)

  124. Hi Roland : You are going to have “tan-mermaids” on the courts and in the pool.

    All the 288 households will “google” their eyes with great excitement/laughters that can be heard by those in the passing trains too, not sure on the net…better than Youth Olympics victory roar.

    We would also have “Romance of three Kingdoms” – GST: Gym Swim Tennis – in full orchestra. Follow by imperial banquet with w, w & s into the evening with special home-made/baked and five food “courts” within the strolling (KLKK) distance.

    Missed cheng theng/rojak during flea mart walk last Sunday, can find compensation/top-up…including HKG roasted meats ,tim-sum, laksa and Klang bak kut teh, …..

  125. Dolly,
    Don’t worry about blisters, be Happy! Andrew is a man of many talents (Mandarin,Malay, Arabic, Finance, Singing, …you name it!) He can take care of blisters too, right, Andrew? I shall only see to your tennis progress, hehehe!

  126. Haha, Roland, TY for your generous compliments.

    Thot, hang up my Red Cross badge moons ago. Believe, still can handle tenderfoot.

    Time permits, will pick up my tennis skills soon…..???? (feel at home) for guests first.

  127. Heeee, trust AndrewK to take care of blisters?

    According to what I know of his Red X training, he will glue all the skin back, or scotch tape them…………..

  129. Hi Roland and all :

    Tennis Court Booking Confirmed:

    Both Courts from 6pm to 8pm

    Saturday, 1 March 2008 at The Tanamera

    See you and enjoy – Groups 1 and 2.

  131. oorh.. like dat, molly, sue, lily, we can adjourn elsewhere 4 mahjong liao.. hehehe aimai… of cos, aft tennis lesson/ swimming/gym activities la..

  132. Hi Molly, Dolly & Lily

    Too bad I won’t be able to join you gals for mahjong on 1st Mar… as I will be in KL and won’t be back until Sat. evening. If I can reach home early, may be will drop by for a chat or a drink with Molly. :o

    Hv a good weekend,

    Cheers,
    Susan

  133. Hi! All Tennis “kakis”,
    Andrew has confirmed his court booking for 1st March(Saturday) 2008 at 6.oopm at the Tanamerah Condo. Please try to be punctual.
    Andrew, “Terima Kasih”
    I’ve purchased about 60 balls (supposed to be 100) as I’m not sure of the attendance.Please get ready $10 each as your share of the cost of the balls which I hope can last for 4-6 sessions(Depending on how many balls are sent way out of the courts by “moon-ball players”)
    The countdown for Saturday, 1st March is on!

  134. Hi Roland

    Regret unable to join you for the tennis on 1st March due some urgent matters. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconveniences caused.

    Thanks
    Fong

  135. Hi Bro Tong,
    Sorry to inform u dat i wun b able 2 come on 1st Mar as I hv decided 2 temp stop all outdoor activities (as per Doc’s adv) due to bad to worst sensitive skin prob I m facing rite now.

  137. Hi Bro Tong,

    Sorry, I won’t be able to join tennis on 1st Mar. Found my tennis gears, but discovered the shoes are “buaya-ed” and racket warped. Apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  138. Hi Roland,

    So sori, I have to miss your tennis coaching this Saturday because I’m having the same problem with my tennis shoes. Hope you dun mind if i be there as an observer?

    Regards,

    veronique

  139. Gingko @137

    Did you last play tennis with Queen Victoria?

    No problem. Bring all your old tennis gear down for sale in the flea market under retro-sports wear fashion. Then get yourself the latest designer lawn threads. They are already getting into mainstream casual fashion wear.

    White is out. You have a huge selection of colours and cuts. You may want to think of setting up a tennis fashion boutique too. Cut the sleeves and pull in those hemlines of your old clothes.

    Put your broken racket in front of the display. You are halfway to a fashion powerhouse.

  140. Veron & Ginko,
    Both of you seem to act in tandem. I’m beginning to wonder if your excuses are legitimate.LOL!However, the prerogative is yours to join or not to join.Anyway those who join must be committed in order to improve. In life when we choose to do a thing, we need to do it with passion in order to achieve success!

  141. ya lah Roland…they are unidentical twins…everywhere go together,but one sakit…the other also sakit..hehe

    sori Gingko/Veron..apa macam!..no racket,no shoes pun boleh join lah..unless u got hot date somewhere lah…hhhmmm :)

  142. Hi Bro Tong,

    Very funny, isn’t it?

    All you beauties out there, enjoy yourselves and have a fun time running, chasing and smashing balls on the “Red Land” court…

  144. Nor @ 141,

    No hot date lah, but yesterday had lotus roots and HOT date SOUP. So scorching & smacking good that burnt my soft soft lips… heehee.

  149. Salah thread…i should thank you here,not in Andrew’s..nonetheless I wont mind cakap again in my great honour to a good fren..
    Terima kaseh for being our wonderful coach!..
    next time jumpa lagi!

  150. Hi Roland, Andrew & Aileen,

    First of all, I want to thank Andrew for hosting the gathering and booking of the tennis court. A special thanks to Roland for his diligent coaching. I can hold a tennis racket with confidence now. All of us enjoyed chasing, hitting and smacking the balls with each other. Am looking forward to the next tennis lesson. Besides tennis, swimming & Gym, we also had a wonderful fellowship….chatting & eating. So much food on the table but everybody like Lina’s yam cake, not enough to go round, every one come back for more…so delicious and yummy. Andrew’s curry chicken, Mary’s kueh Lapis, Eileen’s fruit Salad, Lisa’s Doughnut and Linda’s fruits, all are so appetizing and yummy. Don’t know if Jie’s bottle of wine being consume, my Red wine & XO cognac, “tak laku”. Lastly Molly “tau pau” so much food from SGCC for us, I guess is for supper…he…he..he…what a starry starry night at the poolside… :)

    Ah Nee

  151. continue….I was panting & breathless, each time I surface from the water….until Robert come to my rescue. Thanks so much for teaching this “kayu” student to swim properly. Hey!Lina..I keep the delicious doughnuts for you leh..in exchange of….you suppose to teach me how to swim….apa macam ??? Next round come to my Condo and swim and at the same time teach me how to swim..deal or no deal? :)

    Ah Nee

  152. Hi Ah Nee,

    OK lor. But how to teach you all to swim when your priority is food first then swim. If I stayed on in the water a bit longer I would have frozen.

    Thank you Andrew and Aileen for your hospitality and your time.

    Hope to meet up with you soon, Ron K.

  153. Dear Lina, Ah Nee, Oi Cheng, Nor and all tennis SCHians

    It is our honour to have you.

    Ron, now is up to you to join in.

    Let Roland confirms the 2nd lesson and meeting again.

    Cheers,

  157. Dolly, Roland said it will be on every Sat mah, 6.00 to 8.00 pm, Andrew extend it to 9.00 pm. Why u never join us, so interesting you know, Roland said Nor & Rene very good, played macam like pro…..he…he…he… :)

    Ah Nee

  159. Hi! All Tennis Enthusiasts,
    It is confirmed that we shall have tennis on Saturday,8th March,2008 at 6.00p.m.Andrew managed to book 1 1/2 hours on Courts 1 & 2. I’ve also asked him to book 2 hours for every Saturday at the same time. I’m glad that all of you enjoyed the tennis session, especially the camaraderie!

  160. Cheng, Norlinda, Ah Nee,
    It’s most gratifying to note your appreciation of the effort I’ve put in and the sacrifice I’ve made to get this event going. I shall endeavour to ensure that all of you will enjoy this game for many years to come and hope it will keep you healthy and strong.

  161. Dear Roland

    Just one correction for 8 March :

    Court 1 – 2 hours ( 6- 8pm)

    Court 2 – 1 hour (6-7 pm)

    One neighbour has booked from 7 -9 pm on Court 2.

    I will book 2 hours for each court for 3rd and 4th Saturday in March

    Cheers,

  162. Correction for Tennis Session on 8th March

    Group 2: 6.00p.m.- 8.00pm (court 1)
    Group 1: 6.00p.m.- 7.00p.m.(court 2)

    Andrew, Is it possible for Group 1 to come 1/2 hour earlier? Thanks!

  164. Aiyo, AhNee, you hor vry MCC leh, I tol Bro Tong earlier here (#135) dat i cant join mah.. Wish 2 learn tennis but I cant think i can rite now till my sensitive skin issue is clear lor.. sigh… Nvm, next time, u teach me lor.. best is go 2 ur condo lor.. i noe where mah.. aisai bo?

    Alamak, how can evry Sat in March har, dun 4get hor, D&D on Mar 29 leh.. Dolly

  165. Re #162 and 163

    Tennis Courts Booking – confirmed for Sat, 8 March

    Court 1 : 6 pm to 8 pm

    Court 2 : 5 pm to 7 pm

    Btw, BBQ pit and chit chatting place closes at 10:30pm

    Will book for 15 & 22 March when time is appropriate.

  166. Dear Bro Roland

    Thank you very much for your time and your meticulous guidance in tennis coaching.

    Looking forward to the next lesson.

    Regards
    Rene

  167. Hi Roland,

    I am new to this group. I love the game of tennis and looking for “kakis”. As I have retired, I am quite free weekdays and weekends. I would love to join Group 1 and assist in Group 2.

    Cheers’
    Michael Oh

  169. Rene, Thanks for your kind comments. Hope you will focus on your potential and enjoy the game.
    Michael,
    You are most welcome to join the group and I’m glad you are able to assist in Group 2.

    Group 1 Players.
    Please note that Andrew Kuan has booked Court 2 from 5.00pm-7.00pm for 8th March.
    Group 2 Players
    Court 1 from 6.oopm – 8.00pm for 8th March
    Andrew,
    On behalf of the Tennis Players, “Terima Kasih” for such a quick response.

  171. Andrew and Ailine,
    Thank you for your hospitality. You have a lovely place and we were fortunate to have a cool and dry evening even though the sky was overcast. The gods must have been on your side. :-)

  172. Dear Mary

    We are glad to have you and fellow SHCians. It is our honour.

    It was raining in the morning last Saturday. It cleans and clears the airs and environment for us, heh! Evening was breezy and cool.

    Gos is good to us. We are grateful for the great company and bountiful blessings, now and future to come.

    Warmest regards

    Aileen and Andrew

  173. Correction to #172 last para

    God is good to us. We are grateful for the great company and bountiful blessings now and in the future.

  174. Dear all

    Glad we had our potluck fellowship and to all who contributed their shares, thank you.

    Aileen and I are happy that those present enjoyed our curry chicken.

    Excellent ending, best wishes.

    Warmest regards

    Aileen and Andrew

Leave a Reply