BANLAK & POTLUCK 3 FEB 2012

Dear SHC Members & Friends,

In keeping up with the tradition, me and my co-EOs are going to organise a ‘GAME DAY" during Chinese New Year:

DATE: 3 Feb 2012 (Friday)

TIME: 2PM onward (till the next morning for those who want to stay)

PLACE  Home Team chalet, Pasir Ris Park, unit A1

Nearest MRT: Pasir Ris (you may take bus 403 from Pasir Ris bus interchange and alight at the stop after the round about. walk a bit to chalet)

Although the main thing is playing ‘banlak’ (card game) but this gathering is meant for everybody (including our Malay/Indian friends) to have fun and enjoy the spirit/atmosphere of CNY. 

You may just come in for a chat,  take a leisure stroll at the beach or sip tea, drink beer at the balcony…

So for those who are interested to come, please register here as soon as possiblel

When you sign up, please indicate:

a. whether you prefer potluck or BBQ (If potluck, what’ll you bring)

b. about what time you will be there

c. whether you  are going to stay overnight (there are 4 bedrooms, twin beds. visit www.hometeamns.sg)

Don’t worry about the cost, if anything else, the EO will pay for the chalet. As long as everybody happy, I’m happy!!

 

REGISTRATION LIST

1. Frisna Tan (EC) – spaghetti bolognaise + soup prepared by Master Chef Peter Tan

2. Thomas Loh (co-EC, in charge of new comers or whoever needs help) – ice cubes + drinks + boxer prawns

3. Dan Huang (co-EC in charge of Mahjong booking/tables, photographer)- share BBQ + lots of fruits

4. Sam Goh Ah Huat (tong cheng and $$$ yeh) – bring 2 cans of fruits+ mandarin + paper utensils

5. Charles Wee (short while only)

6. Bira L (early?)- fried rice

7. Dolly Lim (come with chai shen yeh) – can’t bring $$$ or herself anymore

8. Rosalind Lee (early) – Kong bak bee hoon

9. Andrew Yeung (after 7PM) – now can’t bring himself anymore

10. Catherine Yeo (about 5PM) – share BBQ + tidbits

11. Norlinda (evening) – bring halal mee goreng

12. Lee Ah Nee (evening) – bring "food"

13. Peri Liew (early evening) – home made muffins

14. Bobby Bok (5 PM) – share BBQ/bbq helper

15. Hua Bee Gek (about 7pm) – tetrapak drinks+ share BBQ

16. Lam Hoy Tzee (bout 7PM) -share BBQ

17. Eunice Tay (abt 7pm) – share BBQ

18. Catherine Ho (after 7PM) – share BBQ 

19. Ann Lim (3PM,mj) – share BBQ

20. Lilian Teo (abt 7PM?) -share BBQ

21. Sarah Zahriah (7PM) – food?

22. Ithminah Zainal (7PM) – food?

23. Audrey Wong (mj) – share BBQ + cheese prawn

24. Susan Tan (about 4pm) + Ian – yew png & fried bee hoon

25. Marilyn Tay (coming with Nor)

26. Helen Wong (7.30?) – share BBQ

27. Ann Chee – hae bee hiam + a loaf of bread & french baguette 

28. Molly (Nor’s friend) – tidbits/snacks+ share BBQ

29. Ivan Lim (whenever available) – breads+ paper utensils 

30. Peggy Tan (for a while)

31. Christina Pan – CNY snack/orange

32. Kheng Lim (afternoon) – curry puff + share BBQ

33. Maggie Teo  (after work) – share BBQ

34. Albert (come with Maggie) – share BBQ

35. Pat Oei (2pm-4pm+)- share BBQ

36. Freddy Liu (just come to chit chat for a while)

37. S.K. Chua (mj) – share BBQ

38. Peter Goh (mj) -tau sar piah fr famous Balestier shop

39. Francis M (pop by only)

40. Juliana – share BBQ

41. Esther Mok – share BBQ

42. Tan Seok Wah (Susan) – japanese jelly

43. Dorine Tan + husband – share BBQ

44. Lydia Soh (about an hour) – share BBQ

45. Doughlas the cyclist (cameo appearance)

Author: Frisna Tan (Seow Seow Channel entertainer)

enjoy sports, travel, reading,gardening and mj. currently working at Changi Airport and volunteer as table tennis trainer for BDAP (Beat Dementia n Parkinson)

81 thoughts on “BANLAK & POTLUCK 3 FEB 2012”

  1. halo halo chief EO frisna tan ,

    aiyo aiyo very de pai sei lah ( shy ) my heart & legs want to help but bo pian cant get leave from my dept head lei…

    ve 2 bring bread & butter to de table if not my dolly siow liow cos she also out of chor kang liao…

    as such i ve to decline ,quit ,resign or u sack me from being a co eo lah….next time hor…sorry sorry sorry hor….sob sob sob…

    sam huat huat huat

  3. Hi Frisna! Thank you for organizing this chalet get-together. Your generous offer of free boarding will be very quickly taken up …:p Not by me though..hehehe

    As for food, whether it is potluck or BBQ, it is only fair to collect a nominal sum to those who are too busy to cook. The amount collected will be used to purchase drinks and fruits. In previous potlucks, there are members who offered to bring drinks and fruits (cheap and convenient way of contribution). I feel this is not fair to those who have to spend more and toil in their kitchen to come up with a cooked dish.

    My two cents’ worth of suggestion is – Bring a cooked dish or pay $xx – regardless of whether you’re eating or not. Takeaway food bought from hawker centres are to cater for up to 10 pax and not just one packet *rolls eyes*

    Frisna, I think potluck’s a good idea but then again, some might prefer BBQ. Thing is, if I am to veto for BBQ then I must be prepared to contribute a BBQ dish and ALSO be prepared to do some bbq-ing. I cannot tahan seeing people waiting for someone to do the sweaty part of bbq-ing and just seat back and eat!

    Sorry for being so direct but when in a gathering like this, the creedo should be TEAMWORK. If you don’t agree I rest my case.

    Cheers
    Ros

  4. #1 aiyo Huat ah, because no working then it’s more for you and dolly to come “cho kang” lah. ok, i accept your resignation as co-eo but you must come with your tong cheng to wake ppl up when they’re too sleepy playing mj or banlak ya… (dont tell me u can’t even make it at midnight!)

    #2 hi charles, noted. will see you for a short while then. do you play mahjong? (for those that come before 5pm, they can start with mj first)

    #3 hi rosalind, tq for the comments and suggestions. that’s why i said i need to do the logistics. because if more ppl want bbq then i need some helpers (who dont play banlak/mj) to help taking care of the fire etc…. so r u coming?

  5. Sorry I forgot to mention…after being so ‘chiong hay’ I omitted to let you know if I’ll be there. The answer is ‘YES!’

    I’ll be at the chalet before 5 pm and join in the mahjong session…it has been eons since I last played so if the kakis don’t mind a novice, I’ll see how it goes..:)

    For food, I’ll cook ‘kong bak bee hoon’….see how it goes also…

    Cheers
    Ros

  7. tuck tong cheng tuck tong cheng cheng cheng cheng…hahahahaha ah frisna ……..

    bo boon tay lah ( no problem )dolly & me cfrm 100% coming liao lor…tong cheng tong cheng…………….

    sam huat huat

  8. Hi Ros,

    thanks for your support. dont worry abt mj, will guide you along… doreen is out of town so often, not sure whether she’ll be free on that day. will certainly ask her to join

    #7 hello dolly & sam: so glad the tong cheng is 100% coming!!

  9. Hi Frisna????
    I wanna read ur post comments but cant see le?apa macam?
    Always block by a ‘calendar’..saya kan mahu baca dulu b4 register????
    So long din see kawan2,tot just go 4 cakap2 & hv fun ????hehe????

    Btw ‘calendar’ thingi is making a reader headache la…hehe????

  10. hello my dear Nor

    ya loh i also blocked by the calendar whenever using my android ph to download. terence apa macam ya?

    maybe you can try check it out again? no need to baca lah. just come to meet old friends, makan kuaci and chit chat. wanna join mahjong and card game also can…

  11. Hi Frisna

    Thanks for the event. I will come after my work on 3 Feb, should be around 19:00, and will stay after 21:00.

    I don’t play banlak, as I don’t know, so I will just watch. I won’t bring food, as I come after work, please understand and forgive me.

    Hope to meet some ‘long time no see’ friends like Bira there.

  13. Hi Norlinda + Frisna,

    You can download an app at hxxps://market.android.com/details?id=org.wordpress.android (plse replace the ‘xx’ with ‘tt’ and you MAY be able to see it without any blocking from any plugin/program.

    If you still have problem, get the boss to download a mobile optimisation plugin from wordpress.org BUT he will have to upgrade the blog to the latest version before the plugin can work.

  15. Frisna, I hope this gathering is not a CNY gathering as I cannot celebrate CNY this year due to my mum’s recent passing.

    Sam, sorry hor..I won’t rub your tummy if you dress up in your ‘god’ costume hor. Your dajie here Christian leh… so I will syum you if you come near me…hahahaa

    Cheers
    Ros

  17. Hi Frisna,
    Thank you for the email and invite. So thoughtful of you, I shall join you all maybe around 5pm. I am not sure what to bring and you will advise me one week before the date. Also not playing mahjong and can help with the barbecue if needed. Cheers and warmest regards..
    Bobby

  18. #15 Rosalind: it’s a game day and get together during CNY not sure how you’ll catagorise it (but i do hope you’ll be there)

    Peri & Bobby: noted. c u!

  20. Frisna,

    I think you have accidentally hit the “center” justification, altho I am not sure of the problem you are facing. I made some changes, hope it helps.

    And well done on initiating this event. I hope to see more such initiatives in the club. Thank you.

    Terence Seah

  22. Hi Frisna

    Thank you for organising this event.
    I am coming with Lam Hoy Tzee
    Can I let you know later, on the food I am
    bringing?

    tks again :D
    Bgek

  24. Hi PK Ng@13????
    Tku vm 4 ur tips,i will try..hehe sound ‘chim’????

    Frisna..tku 4 registering me,i will bring along my new gang Marilyn Tay
    Can u include her name pls????My not-so-new kawan susah wanna bring along la…
    I will bring mee goreng,only makanan i know how to cook!haha
    Will put prawns & fishcake,is it ok pls??

    Calling missy Carly,u mahu pergi tak?
    Everybody,come la..we can hv great fun!????

  25. Nor Sayang

    I hear you calling Or EE Or! But sorry lah cannot go cos I have a birthday dinner to go to.

    Alamak will miss your sedap mee goreng, full of ingredients. Cakap sekarang saliva sudah tik! tik!

    Will have to catch up with you at some other time. You enjoy.

    Cheers
    Carly

  26. Nor Sayang,
    If you are sending your comments via IPhone hor, u cant include those emoji icons la cos wordpress here cant support lor.. Cheers.. Dolly

  27. Dear Frisna

    Pls register me at the party. Will try to catch-up with SH-khaki @7.00pm (after work) on 3 Feb. Appreciate if you cud include Ms Ithminah Zainal (reg. member) as well.

    Wishing all in SHC, Xong Chee Fatt Chye – A Happy & Properous Chinese New Year.

  29. To all the Ah Jies and Ah Ker,kakak-kakak, adek-adek, I’m coming hope to see you there. Hit the jackpot for my leave – usually cant take leave so easily. Will bring either yew-png or chai-tow-kway. These types can last from Jurong to Pasir Ris!

  31. #24 Nor: tq for bringing new gang. looking f/w to your yummy mee goreng as mentioned by Carly

    #27 Hallo Bibik Sarah: thanks for bringing friend. c u both!

    #28 Audrey: finally you signed up & stay too! tq tq.

    #30 Susan: can take direct bus to the park (359? will check later) it’s 3-4 short stops. or nearing the day, will check whether someone (e.g my co-eos can pick you up)

  34. Dear All

    Today is the dateline for show of hands. Response is not bad hence am not going to cancel the chalet booking (and get back 100% of my payment)so this event is CONFIRMED!

    For whoever want to join the fun, registeration is open till the date itself – 3 Feb Fri.

    Come on! I hope to distribute angpao to at least 50 members!!

  37. Ms Carly:) ok will meet sometime ..we go eat sedap chendol at Bedok!hehe

    Ms Dolly ;) haha tot easy 2 show my expressions..dinno tak boleh keke:)

    Frisna..pls oso register missy Molly..she say will bring titbits or snacks ok:)tku

    To all my Chinese kawan2 wanna wish Happy New Year! Kong Xi Fa Cai;)

  40. #35 Hi Dolly, Thanks. so what time are you and Huat2 coming? (and what will you bring)

    #36 Ivan: glad you respond. need more guys to deal cards. sure can come anytime for as long as you want. bring $$$ is a good idea!

    #37 Nor sayang: thanks ya bawa banyak2 gang

    #38 Peggy: can lah. if late just stay overnight and go cycling with Audrey the next morning

    #39 Carly: will miss you leh. no more pretty and yummy “cup cakes” this year…

  41. Frisna Dear

    Happy to know your show is going on and many many people are going to enjoy themselves. Its a birthday dinner so cannot postpone lah!

    Next year, hopefully…….

    Cheers
    Carly

  42. Yeah!we hv lots of kawan2 2 play with!just like when we were kids again!
    Its sure gonna be fun & cheery :)
    The rest who hesitate 2 come or not…just come la..you can still drop by &
    say hello or shake hands …maybe can get ang pow for luck! hehe :)

  48. Yeah Maggie! Haven’t seen you for centuries!!! Hahahaha
    Frisna did mention the closing date for registration is on the 3rd Feb…see #34.

    See ya!

    Ros

  49. Dear Ros
    ya together combined we are more than a century already …haha…
    too lazy to read the whole thread…ok please count Albert and I in. Unfortunately will be working in the day (not like some people so ho mia ;-) so can only come after work. The easiest thing I can think of to bring is OCK curry puff.
    See ya !

  50. Those coming and keen for mahjong, please let me know and wat time you are coming. I need to ensure there is room for all.

    A blessed and hilarious New Year to one and all!

    Dan

  52. I’m not a good player, not even beginner’s level. Well you can say “foundation” course level and I wonder whether there’s a foursome here interested to put together our brains and enjoy a slow game?

  54. #41 Carly: ok see you next year!
    #42 Nor: yes, everyone will receive an angpao from me. if you’re the very lucky one it’ll be worth million of $$$
    #43 Christina: looking forward to see you and your friends
    #44 Kheng Lim : looking forward to see you too. you mj?
    #46 Andrew: so Cat Yeo will have no swinging kaki then?
    #52 Susan: Dan will be able to take care of your needs
    #53 Pat: never late. 2 hours to chat (and drink and play) is good enough. see you!

  55. Thanks v much Frisna, wah you look into Big things and small things too! I feel very welcome, thank you. Will double my offer of the foodfare in return for the mahjong tuition from Dan!

  56. Hi Frisna,

    I was at the Home Team chalet – Pasir Ris Park last night for a LNY gathering of our Secondary School Mates plus our children n grand-children.

    There are about 20 units of chalets there in the compound area.
    Have browsed through your postings but did not find the UNIT NUMBER stated anywhere in your event details.

    Can you please advise the Unit Number of the Chalet that you had booked? This will be helpful so that the folks need not go visiting each chalet unit in search of lost SHCians….. :)))

    Cheers!

  57. Dear Frisna
    I bring myself to play banlak and mahjong (Hi Dan Huang I will be there around 4-8pm)
    plse delete my friends janis, margaret thanks

  58. #55 Susan: Dan will look into it. he’ll arrange 1 table for novice/learner

    #56: aiyo Ivan, you beat me again. i was planning to put the unit and other details up today – it’s chalet A1

    #57 Christina: will do. c you!

  59. Hello My friends,

    for those who have not decided what to bring, here are things i need:
    a. drinks (tetra packs, soft drink, big bottle mineral water) for 40 pax. perhaps 4-5 pax can share this?

    b. lo hei stuff for 40 pax (3 members already share, need 1-2 more to share so each will not have to pay too much?)

    c. fruits: mandarin, grapes, banana, peaches, apples etc that no need to cut (use knife)

    d. paper utensils (forks, spoons, bowls, cups, plates for 40-50 pax)- perhaps 2 members can share this?

    e. fried rice?/rice dish?

  60. halo ah frisna ,

    me , hor will grab de dispoable fork & spoon …

    also some fruits lah….but but can u tahan bo cos finish work ard 6pm ..shower & pick dolly den surely kena jam from west 2 east so reach there ard 9pm liao hor…

    so do u still nid it bo lei ?

    cheong ah to frisna siow siow party get 2gether liao…
    sam huat huat

  62. oh sorrie, but I suddenly have slight change of work plan – can only take leave in the afternoon and will be there around 2.00 pm! Hope it’s not too late for the forks and spoons, etc.

  64. Kong Xi Fatt chye Frisna

    Lam Hoy Tzee and myself will come by after work which is likely to be after 730pm.

    We shall bring with us some tetra packs of drinks.

    See you on Friday.

    :D
    Bee Gek

  65. Sori, Frisna, last min thingy popped out and I am unable to attend this event. However, Sam will be there to support you…

    Cheers… Dolly

  66. #60: Ah Huat now Dolly has thingy, you can arrive earlier hor. if jam just call me will send my helicopter to fetch you. fruits are ok. utensils beh sai lah so late (we’ll just use hands to eat malay style loh)

    #57 Christina: can email me frispjt@yahoo.com ? sent you emails but returned.

    #65: Dolly, see you next time then. will make sure your Ah Huat behaves…

  67. hahahahha & hahahahha & wowowowowowow ah frisna …i special like tis sentence make sure ah HUAT behaves har ?

    if , me can make it to my work plc by 1715hrs..

    den ve to take shower 1st lei….den from yr helicopter 2 de east still nid 2 endue de stupid jam..will also most likely rech there b4 2015hrs lor. i ve oredli pass de dispoal fork & spoon to our handsome thomas liao……….

    will come wif 2 cans of fruits hor….just wondering any space 4 me to koon till next am bo ? ve to chor kang on next day lah…

    bro ivan , i think i ve a bot of gordon gin lei…2 morow @ 4am i will ransack my room for it hor… ai koon liao gd nite zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    sam huat huat huat

  70. #67 Ah Huat
    looking forward to see you with 2 cans of fruits. yes, you can zzzzz in the chalet. c u tonight!

    #69 Terence: you didnt reply whether coming or not (#23). btw as hubby last min wants to join and invited some of his relatives/friends (his b/d yesterday) i therefore change the event into EC. Hope you don’t mind. thank you

  71. Hi Frisna #70,

    I definitely don’t mind you changing this event into an EC event. Every organiser makes his/her own decision, whether as an EO or EC.

    Sorry, wont be able to join you due to some rush work. I appreciate your taking time and effort to organise this event for fellow members. Have fun everybody.

    Terence Seah

  74. Dear Frisna,

    Thanks so much for organising this gathering..
    I must say it is really a fruitful one..with the warmth and camaraderie ..and the nice atmosphere.

    Good thing we proceeded with the BBQ too after we establish no rain..although earlier forcasted to rain.

    Thanks indeed to your hubby who is indeed a good Chief Chef, not a Cheap Chef as he says…Thanks to Dan who I can see also helped a lot..

    Thanks also to Susan CH Tan for sweeping and mopping and really making the place so nice to walk in with our bare foot…Thanks to SK & Harvey for patiently helping to start the BBQ Fire..

    Food was plentiful, atmosphere cordial and nice…

    Great to meet nice people and to banter and gamble in a small way…

    Kudos to you and your group of helpers…
    Cheers…. and thanks again..

    regards
    Pat

  75. Hi Frisna!

    Tks a lot for organising the gathering. Indeed, I did enjoyed myself v much! Such a lot of delicious food to eat.

    First, must thank you & all those who cooked or brought fd.

    Second, to thank all the new friends esp the ‘banlak’gang of more than 15 of us!

    Such a rowdy and memorable CNY esp wif a ‘marie’and a ‘peri’
    & many of those in the kitchen helpers!

    God Bless all of you!

    Cheerio!
    Cat Ho

  76. Frisna,
    thanks to you and all your helpers. It was a pleasant and friendly gathering. Although i could only stay for only 2 hours i enjoyed the fellowship and good food.
    charlesW

  77. #74 Pat “banlak king”: you have said most of what i wanted to say. thank you thank you.
    wah liao you’re really hot that night. keep getting banlak whilst me not even once.
    Thanks for looking up the weather and bought the things for bbq.

    Besides Susan CH, SK, Harvey, Perry I’d like to say my BIG thank you to Liliam Teo – without her, chief alias cheap (no need to pay mah ha ha) chef’s spagetti, au naturel soup might not be done as fast and as delicious!

    I’d also like to thank my other assistant Mr. Thomas Loh. although he arrived rather late (bringing a fairy Peri) but he was offering food around, preparing drink to make sure everybody has their fair shares.
    He also brought many boxer prawn quietly without charging any $$$ (same thanks go to audrey wong by bringing expensive “cheese prawn” yet still pay BBQ contribution)

    Another assistant Dan Huang also need big claps for making mahjong players feel comfortable and enough chairs.

    For those that brought food and help cleaning up at the end of the night, thanks so much!

    I hope ALL of you enjoy the gathering like Pat, Cat Ho and Charles!
    cheerio!!

    Oh, how can i forget the one that made the most noise and cheers? Huat ya!!
    (sorry, none of us became millionaire that night, but don’t worry, we’ll be one soon…)

  78. tong cheng tong cheng ,chye sen tao…hahahaha

    ah frisna yr hubby is a damn good chef lei….wah i like his chicken broth so muchhhhhhh .now still drolling over it hor…..

    where to find de best fried mee hoon . mee goreng fried rice…this roselind jie her mee hoon ..no horse run man !!!

    ah norlinda , yr mee goreng manyak sedap lei…i takpok back home for nexx day breakfast..my son still koon ( sleeping ) i quickly whack all ..udang alots 2 hor….

    bira , de fried rice also tok kong but later i still 1 to go 4 2nd round bo liao…sobs sobs…so how har ?

    ah carly jie , u hor…wasted bo lai ( attend ) ,

    now u ve got a challenger on yr cup cakes liao…how can i miss out out beauty perie wow wow wow .oh oh oh ..i also takpok home de cup cake..damn tok kong & sedap lei…

    heng ah ….i didnt do any area cleaning lah..hahahhaa
    thks everyone for de company & fun hor…
    sam huat huat

  79. hi Frisna… lets not forget Audrey who helped me with the marketing of the bbq barang2…her joyful company makes it a pleasant one…

    Yes Thanks Lilian too.
    Happy Valentine’s to all.

    regards
    Pat

  80. Hi Frisna / Patrick,

    Pei Seh, so so slow in responding to all of you.

    This event was very successful because all those attended are fantastic people, so willing to contribute in all ways. I really felt great and enjoyed it very much.

    A big thumb-up for everyone who came for this event, and thks Frisna, Thomas – our Co EO for initiating this programme, and Peter Tan, the man behind our dear Frisna,
    Thks, & HAPPY VALENTINE DAY to all SHCs.

    Cheers, take care,
    Lilian

  81. Iyo-yo me also pai-seh, CNY over lo and I’m still chit chatting here. Lilian, when you were so busy in the kitchen with the delicious hot pot of chicken and hai-sim (sea cucumber) thick broth and all the mushrooms and fishballs swimming on top, wah-sei I was drooling at what was right before my eyes. I said “wah, you did this?” but no, you said it was Peter, who must the luckiest man in the kitchen and I could see that he was pleased as Punch, smilingly widely, with you there strongly supporting him without any word – just do, do and do! But it’s such a cheer that day, hor, like football team, you know – we support each other everywhere lor – your small group in the kitchen, me in the Hall and Susan SW/Harvey outside doing the BBQ. Frisna the Captain did all the chapalang (odd ‘n’ ends). Thanks Frisna for your generosity and hospitality I enjoyed myself, pleased that I can do something useful there. Iyo some people said wah I can sweep so much, so can they invite me to their house to sweep?…………. hello, hello. hehhhehheheh, never mind, next time got another event like this, I’ll gladly do it all over again. Patrick Oei, thanks for your gu-li gu-li (motivation) that’s why I said I can do all over again mah. See, see, the magic of motivation :) Thanks to Rosalind, the ter-kah bee hoon specialist who doubled up and my assistant sweeper in the front porch also, and to Doreen, who was quietly cleaning all the corners in the kitchen and coffee table so whole kitchen looked pretty LOL!

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