Month: June 2008

An orgy in the plan, likely Fri 21 June or 4 Jul 2008

About two moons ago, Dan Huang, myself and a few crazy ladies sparked off an idea to have an orgy. I also remembered igniting the same idea with Tim and a small group of SHCians at the Changi Beach club, on the beach. We could have a BBQ too, but not sure yet. I think the night must be a new moon, so that no one can see the other persons. The dress will be swim wear and sleepers. Can have swimming on the beach too. Strictly nothing to do with sex, politics, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. Some hot Elvis, romantic Ann Murray and Donny & Marie songs in the background. We could start at 7pm and end at 10pm. Enough time to go somewhere else. We call it an orgy. Dare to come? Likely it will be a friday night. Give me a feel of your interest. I shall pick up from here then. Do you like to be my assistant, I mean assistant EO? Just stop by the local bar on Sukhumvit Soi 4, and had 5 whiskies, I think. Should be home in Bangkok in the next 30 minutes. Dan, Tim, please dream further. And for others, don’t worry, it’s for fun. Terence Seah

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS

DATE:         4th August, 2008  (MONDAY)

VENUE:       Esplanade Recital Studio

TIME:          10.30AM/3.00PM (two shows – 60 mins, no intermission)

PRICE:        $12/- for each performance (early birds $10/- (Free coffee & tea provided B4 each show)

Tickets available at Esplanade Box Office or SISTIC’s outlets or Hotline: 6348-5555

Make a trip to the 60s & 70s, and relive the good time of ELVIS PRESLEY’ era, and hear Romito Mendoza belts out the popular hits of the lengendary ELVIS, songs like BLUE SUEDE SHOES,  CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE, and more.

Romito was previously the lead vocalist of the local rock group EURASIA and was the first runner-up at the then-SBC’s ROLLIN’ GOOD TIMES’ Elvis impersonation competition.

Let the "King" lives on, let’s shake, rattle and roll.

RON n ALICE LAI

Bean Bag for bodyache , anyone???

I will like to share this little "bean Bag" I use whenever I have my shoulder ache, neck pain and back pain.  I was using it to ease my neck pain last night and I think of sharing it  with the SHCian.

Sew a little pillow case of about 10" x 5" and fill 3/4 full  with wheat (Xiao Mia – look like the bailey – u can get it at any provision shop or NTUC. 

Heat the "Bean Bag" in the mirco-wave oven for 1min-1 1/2min. Place it on the "Body ache" . Please place a small towel over it if u have sensitive skin.  It help alot especially on the Knee-Cap pain. It don cure but it release the pain. Some old folk told me that their knee cap is not that painful after long term using it.

I used to sewed this bag for old folk and they are very happy as some are too poor to keep going to the doctor whenever they have this knee-cap problem.

If u have friends and relative who stay in cold country , they can use this as a warmer in the winter.  Please try it out or pass this "Bean Bag Remedy" to friends. It is cheap and reliable as well.

If u keep this bean bag dry ,u can use it for many years. Good Luck

Housewife’s Hint

Karen Thio

SHC monthly gathering – Wed 16 July 2008

In order to keep the thread separate from the one Patrick Khoo put up, here is the startup plan for the July monthy gathering.

  • Date:  Wed 16 July 2008
  • Place:  Blk 207 Hougang Street 21, Paya Lebar Kovan CC. opp the former bus interchange (now a car park infront of KOVAN Hub-Blk 206) beside the food centre.  Nearest MRT – Kovan Stn (NEL) exit facing HEARTLAND MALL.   Take Exit C (Heartland Mall), walk straight towards the direction of the Hawker centre, don’t turn huh…..just walk straight and you will pass by MacDonald.  The CC is just opposite. Buses ply along Upp Serangoon Road or Hougang St21.
  • Time:  From 4pm (retired SilverHairs).  From 7pm, for still working SilverHairs.  Up to 9.30pm.

Please put this date in your diary.  You can raise your hand to be EO.  And everybody can make a suggestion here.  Prepare for 100 pax.  Have fun.

Strictly for SHC members.  No pollitics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. 

Terence Seah

Registration List

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Susan Tan – maybe
  3. Steven Chan – 7pm
  4. Ah Nee – must come, as she helps to book venue.  Also, Event Organiser
  5. Esther Leong
  6. Boon Liang
  7. Caroline Gee – after 7pm
  8. Dennis Wee
  9. Daniel Chan
  10. Gingko Tay
  11. Grace Kok
  12. Janet Chan
  13. Eyvonne Chew
  14. Peng Peng
  15. Janet Heng – Registration desk
  16. Liu Png Hock
  17. Melissa Khng
  18. Ann Lim
  19. Catherine Ho
  20. Kenneth Tan – hoping to meet the teochew ah nyas.
  21. KingSeng Lee – from 7pm, after work.
  22. Lina Ng
  23. Susan Chang
  24. Norlinda
  25. Dan Huang – coming with international English chess set
  26. Veronique Lee – coming after 7pm
  27. Grace Wong – Registration desk
  28. Aaron How – coming after 7pm
  29. Molly Chua – coming with one packet of Lays chips.
  30. Annie Loh – coming at 4pm
  31. Margaret Tian – after 7pm
  32. Annet Seet
  33. Susan Chan – after 7pm
  34. Annto
  35. Jassmine Teo –  coming with some puzzles, at 4pm
  36. Oi Cheng – thinking.
  37. Andrew Koh
  38. Margaret Cheo
  39. Catherine Yeo
  40. June Chin
  41. Angela Straaten
  42. Hamidah Ishak
  43. Joanne Ang
  44. Jonathan Ong 
  45. Ronald Lai
  46. Alice Lai
  47. Juliet Ong
  48. Robert Quek
  49. Kristy Quek
  50. Malcom Chen
  51. James Tan – after after 4.30 pm
  52. Susan Goh
  53. Elizabeth Tay
  54. Lily Ho
  55. Dolly Lim
  56. Eve Choy
  57. Bobby Yee
  58. Tan Jee Hai
  59. Alison Lee
  60. Lum Fook
  61. Jeffrey Ng
  62. Harry Lim – coming 4pm, would request for a name tag.
  63. Amy Ko – 4pm too
  64. Patrick Khoo
  65. Rose Lim
  66. Charles Chua
  67. Chew Wai Jin
  68. Daniel Chan – looking for Chinese chess kakis
  69. Ron Koh
  70. Joyce Tan
  71. Roger Wong
  72. James Tan
  73. Susan Tan

Feel free to join.  Do register to make it easy for the organisers.  If you cannot join at a later date, do inform us, say a week before 16 July.

SHC Monthly Meeting

Hans is an OK place to have our monthly meetings but I yearn for a place with notebook computer access. For lack of a better place I am recommending our members to do an online petition to persuade our founder to use Scorebot for our next meeting as it has internet facilities. While it’s seating capacity is limited it has enough standing capacity to create an informal  and cosy atmosphere.  Our founder is reluctant to do so because of conflict of interest but if members can persuade him in this thread I am sure he may reconsider! Our founder feels "pai sei" or awkward as he has a vested interest in the prosperity of the outlet but as long as we get a fair and good deal I strongly feel its a win -win situation for all parties.If unconvinced I would suggest we use it as a base and hangout for members until we are able to find other suitable places with internet access and than we can rotate and come back to Scorebot on alternate months or use it in lieu of unavailability of suitable locations."What say you fellow SHC members?"…support a good cause!

In the meantime any suggestions for other suitable locations with internet access? Is anybody a member of any country club who can negotiate use of one of their outlets or unutilised ballroom for one of their slow nights since it is a weekday usually.

Pictures of SilverHairsClub June 2008 gathering

Hi everybody,

Based our registration desk, handled by Grace Wong and Janet Heng, 130 SHCians attended the June gathering at Hans Cafe last night.

There will be a few sets of photos, and they will be added here over the next few days.  Hope you have enjoyed the company of fellow SHCians; and that you will have found new friends to enable you to pursue your interests.  Go cycling, walking, travel, dancing, chatting, afternoon, invest, make your own jewellery, origami, gosh, name it.  … Make your SilverHairs years more meaningful and fun.

Cheers.  And, am hearing oldies "San Francisco", "Danny’s song" and "Puppy Love" over the radio this morning.

Terence Seah

Andrew Lee – Profile

Hello Everyone,

My name is Andrew and I will be 50 by the end of the year. I am a Hougang Nan , residing near the Kovan MRT with my wife and 19 yr old daughter . I am still working fulltime in a Japanese(MNC) Regional office .

Two weeks ago I stumbled onto this site and was impressed alot to sign up as a member. I love music and are interested in anything related to the 1950s era. Love a Elvis number anytime….

Travelling is another interest and we try to put in a holiday at least once a year, spending some quality time to ourselves….away from the office and school.

I am not a physical activity kind of guy and the only exercise I try to do is occasionally put in abit of walking in the evening at Ponggol Park. I used to do it 3-4 times a week,but lately been abit lazy and put them off with some silly excuses. 

Anyway, I am looking forward to participating in some of the SHC activities. Cheers !!

Andrew ( Hougang Nan)

Kahlua Irish cream – another cure for headaches

Over the last two years, many of us have enjoyed the fun and culture of the SilverHairsClub.  And, many have found new friends, with new activities and interests.  Unfortunately, and even though I have been in the newspaper media business for a long time, I have learnt that words can be harsh and misinterpreted, even among over 45s.  Some members have used SHC’s communication channel to insinuate and insult other members.  Obviously, this was not what SHC had intended in the first place.  However, with the open internet media, inflammatory comments as not unusual in a public forum. 

As long as discussions stay out of politics, sex, race or religion, besides direct selling and MLM, the administrator will, within reason, allow all discussions or debate to proceed without interruption.  Therefore, I encourage forum members to be sensitive; and not allow other members to make you excited.  There are many fun SHCians around us.

I had just bought a bottle of Kahlua Irish cream at the airport.  Anybody likes to join me for a Kahlua evening after the gathering on Wed 4 Jun.  Bring your own plastic cup.  Another great cure for headaches.  You are encouraged to give your views here.  Avoid pointing at specific persons, unless you are directing at me.  I wont get angry.

Terence Seah

ROCKING GOOD TIMES

DATE:                    8th June, 2008

VENUE:                  Open field opposite Pasir Ris MRT, beside White Sands Shopping Centre

TIME:                     6.30 PM

FREE

FEATURING:           Bands of the ’60s & ’70s – MATTHEWS AND THE MANDARINS ,the S’pore Cowboy, & THE HERITAGE, S’pore Legendary local art-rock band.  SINGERS: Robert Fernandez,  Ann Hussein  and Vernon Cornelious

Come down and listen to the Singapore Cowboys and the Legendary local rock band,  rock you back in time. for a rolling good time.   ALL ARE WELCOME.

RONLAI

I.T. Learning Continues (1) Updated

We confirm –

I.T. workshop for :

  1. How 2 convert normal songs into mp3 format.
  2. How 2 record songs onto blank CD.
  3. How 2 rip n make copy of DVD of size below 4.7gb.
  4. How 2 rip n make copy of DVD of size exceeding 4.7gb (aka Dual Layer)
  5. How 2 download songs from YouTube’s website 2 your PC.

On Dates :

  1. Tue, 24 Jun 08, 7 pm to 9.30 pm
  2. Sun, 29 Jun 08, 2 pm to 4.30 pm

At Venue :

Paya Lebar Kovan CC located within walking distance from Kovan MRT station (North East Line). MRT : NE Line. Bus Services : SBS 80, 81, 82, 101, 107, 107M, 112, 113, 115, 119, 136, 153.

Registered members :

  1. King Seng (29/6) PAID
  2. Steven Chan (29/6) PAID
  3. Susan Chang (24/6) PAID
  4. Pauline Khoo (24/6) PAID
  5. Caroline Gee (29/6) PAID
  6. Karen Thio (24/6) PAID
  7. Ann To (24/6) PAID
  8. Alice Seah (29/6) PAID
  9. Linda Chang (24/6) PAID
  10. Rene Leong (24/6) PAID
  11. Patrick Khoo (24/6) PAID
  12. Bernadette Chung (24/6) PAID
  13. Janet Chan (29/6) PAID
  14. Grace Kang (29/6) PAID
  15. Ah Nee (24/6) PAID
  16. Elaine Kong (29/6) PAID
  17. Grace Kok (29/6) PAID
  18. Peng Peng (29/6) PAID
  19. Catherine Chong (29/6) PAID
  20. Agnes Tan (24/6) PAID

On Waiting List :

  1. Annie Loh (24/6)
  2. Ann Lim (29/6)

  3. Alicia Soh (29/6) 
  4. Amy Ko (24/6)

    5. Payment of $15 Via IB or ATM Transfer to : POSB Current A/C No. 796-03473-4 (Loh Yew Kwong) by Fri, 13 Jun 08. Monies received after this date will be returned n seat will be given to members on waiting list.

    What 2 Bring On Actual Day :

    1. One Authentic Audio CD (one wif song only not Karaoke or VCD type or mp3).

    2. One Authentic DVD Disk (movie/karaoke/mtv type).
    3. Thumb drive (optional).

      4. Previous thread : https://silverhairsclub.com/category/43?submit=view

C U guys soon.

YK, Kwong Wah & SHC Volunteer Gp

TQ 2 all u guys 4 your enthusiaism, responses n payment of fees.

Coming Ur Way : 

1.     The same class will be repeated most probably in Jul 08 at Kovan Paya Lebar CC.

2.     Another 2 classes in Jul & Aug 08 at Henderson CC, 1) simple photo editing n uploading of photo 2 free photo album website n 2) buy n sell stuff on internet.

Dun register now but do watch out 4 coming annoucement in last wk of Jun 08.  

 

BEST OF CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS

HI ALL

JUST A SOFT REMINDER………….Todays the date with "The Best of Cliff Richard & The Shadows" at the Esplanade, Recital Studio, first show at 10.30am and the second show at 3.00pm (60 mins, no intermission).

Those of you who have had bought the tickets, please be there by 2.15pm and have a cup of coffee or tea before each show.  Tickets have been completely sold out.

Cliff Richard, together with the backing band THE SHADOWS, dominated the British music scene in the 60s.

Todays show at the Esplanade consist of our local singers David Ng and two of the orginal members of THE TRAILERS, namely Victor Woo and Tony Zee.  in this acoustic concert, giving the best hits of Cliff Richard and The Shadows.  Songs like The Young Ones, Wonderful Land, Bachelor Boys, Spanish Harlem, Peace Pipe, Move It,  the beautiful guitar-piece Apache. and many, many more, enjoy the songs.

C U THERE.

RonLai

Petai power ? Where to buy it and a good dish of it?

ADVICE FROM UKM MEDICAL DOCTOR

Little did you know …… after reading THIS, you’ll NEVER look at petai
in the same way again! (info from Pheng Sok) 

Petai contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose.
Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial
boost of energy.

Research has proved that just two servings of petai
provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder
petai is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes. But energy
isn’t the only way petai can help us keep fit.

It can also help overcome
or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it
a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people
suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai.

This is because petai contains tryptophan, a type of protein that the
body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your
mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS(premenstrual syndrome):
Forget the pills – eat petai.

The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood
glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia:
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the
blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

 Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt,
making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and
Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official
claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and
stroke.

Brain Power :
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through
their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch
in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the
potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation:
High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel
action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai
milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and,
with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while
the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn:
Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from
heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness :
Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels
up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites :
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected
area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly
successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight:
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work
leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at
5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more
likely to be in high-pressure jobs.

The report concluded that, to avoid
panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar
levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep
levels steady.

Ulcers:
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of
its soft texture and smoothness.

It is the only raw fruit that can be
eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes
over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control :
Many other cultures see petai as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the
physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.

In Holland,
for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born
with a cool temperature..

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) :
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking:
Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they
contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help
the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends
oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we
are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium
levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai
snack.

Strokes:
According to research in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine, ‘eating
petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by
as much as 40%’.

Warts:
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a
wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the
petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills.

When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice
the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin
A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich
in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its
time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A Petai a day
keeps the doctor away’.

I
dont really like eating Petai, but there was a Chinese restaurant that
Daniel Kang brought me to in JB  that serves special Herbal
soup,  roasted pork and char siew (Malaysian style, crispier,
crunchy and saltier) and Petai sambal that really got me liking it but
not the way Catherine she can finish the whole plate. The Petai sambal
is cooked in a very refreshing way, with the Petai not overpowering but
complementing the sambal and the taste is spicy, hot with that peculiar
Petai taste dont overhang too long.

Daniel maybe you can post the
address of that restaurant her. I  would like to go there again and for those who
like to try it.  Secondly does anyone know anywhere else in
Singapore is Petai serve refreshingly nice. 

Lastly
Petai from what I heard, is not easily found in Singapore, so anyone
wants to comment on that.  In JB famous afternoon Wet Market (near Carefoure
and the Durian Festival) which is as impressive as
the ones you can find in Australia or States. I dont think I have found anywhere in Singapore where
you find a wide, wide variety of fresh meats, vegetables and fruits,
etc and of couse Petai in peeled or pod form quite cheaply.  So
here is to more Petai Power ???