tGiF!!! hve a good weekend folks

This is pretty neat, takes less than a minute. 1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat.(more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 3. Add 5 4. Multiply it by 50 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758… If you haven’t, add 1757. 6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a three digit number. The first digit of this was your original number. (ie How many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.) The next two numbers are YOUR AGE ! —— AMAZing!

Amusing, Male or female characteristics?

FREEZER BAGS: They are male, because they hold everything in, but you
can see right through them.

PHOTOCOPIERS: These are female, because
once turned off; it takes a while to warm them up again. They are an
effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can
also wreak havoc if you push the wrong Buttons.

TIRES: Tires are male,
because they go bald easily and are often over inflated

HOT AIR
BALLOONS: Also a male object, because to get them to go anywhere, you
have to light a fire under their butt.

SPONGES: These are female,
because they are soft, squeezable and retain water.

WEB PAGES: Female,
because they’re constantly being looked at and frequently getting hit
on.

TRAINS: Definitely male, because they always use the same old lines
for picking up people.

EGG TIMERS: Egg timers are female because, over
time, all the weight shifts to the bottom

Hammers: Male, because in
the last 5000 years, they’ve hardly changed at all, and are
occasionally handy to have around.

THE REMOTE CONTROL: Female. Ha! You
probably thought it would be male, but consider this: It easily gives a
man pleasure, he’d be lost without it, and while he doesn’t always know
which buttons to push, he just keeps trying

Tibet, Nepal anybody?

Hi folks at SHC.

I wrote a new post yesterday with the above headline but dunno how come it didn’t appear. I had to borrow Charles’ Laos thread to pose the question. Mr Terence Seah has advised me to try again. So here goes:

Wow! Rene Leong has gone to Nepal and planning to go to Tibet next. Lum Fook is planning to go to Nepal next year. Wee Jee is interested to go to these two places as well. It’s so exciting. Charles, Rene, why not plan to go to these places. I bet there’ll be more SHC members who are willing to come along. Right folks?

But a leisurely package lah. I’ve never done any trekking before. The only trekking I’ve done is up to Bukit Timah Hill and through MacRitchie Reservoir. emoticon

With warmest regards

Norhayati

OB Cha Cha starts – Sep 12, 2008

Dear dancers and those keen to join in the fun!emoticon

We are never to old to wriggle our hips! Our lives are what we made it out to be. When there are beautiful music being played let’s harmonise by expressing ourselves in dancing and swaying into the moonlight!

Our Elementary Cha Cha class end this Friday.

  • Starting next Friday (12/09/08) is the OB Cha Cha class!
  • Time: 7.00-8.00pm
  • Fee: $32.00 for member/ $35.00 for Non-member
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Venue: Clementi CC, Clementi Avenue 4 (8 minutes from Clementi MRT)
  • Coach: Miss Maggie Hoemoticon

Tour from Bangkok to Laos, Oct11th-20th.

Hi again,

Since our Malaysian East Coast trip was postponed to next year, we have found another trip up north.

Briefly, we will fly to Bkk on Oct 11 or earlier and start the tour on Oct 12th. There is a cruise upriver, followed by a van ride to Wangnam Keao, the ‘Switzerland of Thailand’. Next day we will go up to Korat and Khonkaen and really ‘makan angin’, at the ‘7th level of pure Ozone’. Day 4 will bring us up to Nongkhai, near the border between Laos and Thailand. We will cross over to Laos the next day and stay in Vientiane, Laos.

After that we will return to Thailand but will take a different route down south, but slightly to the west, again visiting towns away from the usual tourist joints, arriving in Bkk on Oct 19th. We fly back to Sgp on the next day

We aim to travel no more than 160kms per day so that we will have ample time to ‘absorb’ the ambience. As usual we intend to visit ‘non-touristy’ places, on a casual drive and eat whatever food the journey brings. The distance fom Bkk to Vientiane is say, less than 1000+kms, so you can estimate how leisurely it can be. FYI that’s about the distance from Sgp to Penang, but without the N-S highway convenience.

We are looking for another 4 to 6 persons, easy-going, with a spirit of adventure and cautious curiosity, preferably those who can sleep in the same room, ie couples or same-sex types. The cost will be the return airfare Sgp-Bkk-Sgp, plus tour at THB25000 to THB28000 plus meals and spending money plus tips for the tour guides. The tour fare is  inclusive of ABF (breakfast) in Thailand, lunch and dinner in Laos only, plus van, fuel and toll charges, accident insurance, an English speaking guide, and entrance fees in Laos. BTW THB 25k-28k approximates S$1000-1120. So perhaps S$1500 plus return fare is the ball-park figure.

Since there is not much time, we will appreciate a firm, commited response so we can tidy up the details with the tour coy. Payment will be required soon for the airtickets and a deposit. Both these items are non-refundable. I am also looking for a person who can help with the booking of the airtickets

All Singaporeans do not need a visa for either Thailand or Laos, but a Singapore passport with more than 6 mos expiry is standard.

I am sorry if this is a rush job but it is the dry season in Oct plus we are trying for that week as there will be a festival in Nong Khai then (Bang Fai Phaya Nark festival). I don’t know what the festival is but any festival is always a joyous and happy occasion.

Please register your interests or questions here first and sms or email me later.

Thanks and Cheers to all.

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 20 Sept’08

Sat, 20 Sept’08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park).   Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.  We will go for dinner together after the session at the nearby hawker centre.  Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing u guys.

Our Usual Program –

  • 4.00 – 4.30 pm : Gather 4 chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
  • 4.30 pm           : Proceed 2 bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, 2 rent bikes.
  • Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
  • 4.30 – 6.30 pm : Cycling ard East Coat Park.
  • Lily leads standard distance cyclists ard ECP (distance ard 6 to 8km).
  • Jade coach learners otherwise will follow the slow cyclists (distance will depend)
  • 6.30 – 7.00 pm : All cyclists ride bck 2 start pt 2 return bikes n go 4 dinner.

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

Who Are Coming –

  1. Lily
  2. Yew Kwong
  3. Jade
  4. Dolly
  5. Daniel Ong – joining the 3pm long distance.
  6. Veronique – joining the 3pm long distance.
  7. Andrew Thio
  8. Susan Tan
  9. Maureen
  10. Douglas* – leading long distance via Siglap Park connector.
  11. Caroline Gee
  12. Norlinda
  13. Lina Ng
  14. Sue Chang
  15. Ah Nee
  16. Laurence Lau – joining the 3pm long distance.
  17. Steven Chan – joining the 3pm long distance.
  18. Alan Bok
  19. Ann Bok
  20. Aaron How
  21. Chin Boon + Bam Bam
  22. Rene Leong – joining the 3pm long distance.
  23. Molly Chua
  24. Patsy Lim – joining the 3pm long distance.
  25. Shirleen Kao
  26. Lin Chuah
  27. Karen Thio
  28. Gingko
  29. Andrew Thio
  30. Albert  –  joining the 3pm long distance.
  31. Maggie Teo – joining the 3pm long distance.
  32. Agnes Seow
  33. Wana Tay
  34. Tim Liu
  35. Margaret Tian
  36. Daisy Yeo
  37. Ron Lee
  38. Charles Chua – joining the 3pm long distance.

So far, 10 out of 38 – going for the long distance.  Yeah,,,,,,"jia-you"   emoticon

Riding Passion Continues to – Desaru, 27-28 Sep 08

Date : 27-28 Sep 08

  1. Time : 0730hrs
  2. Meeting place: Changi Village
  3. Bike rental : $18 (2days)
  4. Boat ride : $11/12 – one way
  5. Hotel at Golden Sand – Desaru: $45-50 per person
  6. Valid Passport for 6 months.

    7. Closing date : 20 Sep 08

    Max. people : 20

    Please registered and indicate if you required rental bike

    Day 1

    • 0700 – breakfast at bk 5, Changi Village
    • 0730 –  collection of bikes
    • 0800 – boat ride to Pengerang
    • 0915 – cycling starts to Sg Rengit
    • 1030 – light lunch at Sg Rengit
    • 1100 – cycling starts to Desaru
    • 1500 – arrived in Desaru
    • 1830 – buffet dinner PYO (MYR50)

      • Day 2

    • 0700 –  complimentary breakfast
    • 0900 – check out and cycle to Pengerang and boat ride to Singapore.

    Above ride is a continuation from Tg Pengelih to Sg Rengit.that was done in April 08.

    The distance from Tg Pengelih jetty to Desaru and back is about 100 km. Towards the end and reaching Desaru, the road turns roller coaster with spectacular up hills and down hills with no houses in sight for 15km. One way, from jetty to Desaru, is about 50km.

    Happy Biking

    douglas

    Members going on this Trip –

    1. Douglas Chan – own bike
    2. Boon Liang – own bike
    3. Lawrence Lau – own bike
    4. Freddie Tan – own bike
    5. Gladys – own bike
    6. Frankie Ng – own bike
    7. Joyce Tan – own bike
    8. Patsy Lim – own bike
    9. Alicia Soh – own bike
    10. Mike Tan – own bike
    11. Molly Tan
    12. Steven Chan
    13. John Seah
    14. Eunice Seah
    15. Maggie Teo
    16. Albert Tan
    17. Grace Kok
    18. Eileen Kang
    19. Ronald Wei – rollerblade
    20. Kathryn Lee – rollerblade
    21. Guest – Nico
    22. Guest – Bryan – own bike

    Members joining Training session –

    1. Andrew Thio
    2. Charles Chua

    Click here for photos

VOLUNTEER FOR DOG BOARDING

Hi all I am a dog lover and owned a dog once upon a time but my beloved dog has since gone to heaven. I would love to own a dog again but felt it unfair as I cannot commit the time to take care of it….However, I would like to volunteer to provide free boarding to dog lovers who plan to go for holiday and has nowhere to put their dog. I know dog boarding homes are horrible and no loving care is provided. But pls ensure your dog is toilet trained. Ciao…

What’s happening on 12th/13th September 2008?

There’s been a lot of buzzing & confusion going on.  Some members are clueless as to what’s going on.  Some are not even aware of this event.  It’s  a celebration of the mid-autumn Festival,  done the SHC style.  Make yourself free, do not miss out the fun.  Ron Wie has booked a chalet at the NSRCC, and members can choose to stay overnight.  If you wish to stay overnight, and wants to share a room, pls drop an email to Lydia Chin.  Alternatively, just bring along your sleeping bag or tent, or borrow Terence’s camping tent.  The event line up, as of today, is as follows.  This is still subjected to further changes.

Day 1  (Friday, 12th September 2008)

  • 1:30pm     First shuttle bus departs from Tanah Merah MRT Station 
  • 2pm          Proceed to check into chalet no 10
  • 2-3pm       Origami (led by Ron Koh) 
  • 3-4pm       Scrabble, board games or Mahjong or karaoke (free & easy)
  • 4-7pm       Nature Walk along the beach : includes intro to qigong & nature photography.                  If  you’re coming for this item, pls bring your walking shoes, umbrella, hat & camera.  
  • 7pm           Dinner –  Pot Luck session.  Each person to bring along an item of food, wine, juice, enough for about 15 pax.  If you’re coming for this session, pls let us know what food item you’ll be bringing.  Post your food item on this thread.
  • 7:45pm till late      Line dance Jam Session (led by Hamida, our dance instructor).  We will be polishing up our line dance item for the coming Oct 15th meeting.  If you want to be a member of the performing group,  do not miss this first practice, which will be held during this Jam session.

Day 2 (Saturday, 13th September 2008)

  • 8am       Breakfast for those staying overnight (or those who wish to come in early)
  • 9am       Beach Walk or cycling  
  • Noon      Lunch (menu & venue to be determined later)
  • 2pm       Hair Cutting demo cum Hair Workshop by Lisa
  • 4pm       Free and easy – games , walking, cycling , Karaoke etc
  • 6:30pm     Lantern Festival Pot luck – bring food and you own hand made lanterns.  Beach party   will carry on for those who enjoy sitting by the beach
  • 8:30pm till late  – Dancing till the wee hours of the night from specially selected CD music & guest singers.  If music & dance is not your cup of tea, proceed to a quiet spot for some romancing.     

Click here to view photos

8days Tour to Hainan Island 11DEC to 18DEC

Hi ,

I would like to recommend this cheap and worth going tour in December 2008

Hainan is located at south end of China, the average temperature is 16 C to 27 C,

China’s second largest island.

Price about $700 per adult(for early bird only), with air ticket, 4 star hotel, land tour and 90% food. 

Vivian Lai

RELATIONSHIP ADVISOR

This is meant for members to seek advice on relationship,friendship and even parent/child problems.While I do not claim to be Mr KNOW-ALL on every subject I have been analysed by the DISC system as being equitable ,fair and objective and  a good problem solver(in real life good at solving other people’s problems but not my own problems).I am not a qualified phsychologist but I do have good old COMMONSENSE to steer me through the minefields of different opinions and solutions.

 I may not be the best man for this job even though my buddy TIM voted me the champion writer(biased opinion since he is my buddy…blush ,blush) regarding the Tan Chin Boon debacle but I actually respected  and agrred that Charles Chua’s observations about polarisation into 2 camps was particularly succinct and spot on.Although I do not agree with his conclusion that the initiator is laughing at us at the ruckus he has made.In the words of Ronald Koh …right or wrong that is the beauty of SHC.While Charles Chua and myself do not agree on everything but at least we agree on the more important things and like TIM(we don’t always agree) we continue to  be mature about it and respect each other despite our opinions.

Perhaps my harsh criticism of the over the top responses may not be entirely(most were and deservedly spanked verbally) correct for all but for some  though harsh and biased may have been appropriate in that context with the benefit of hinsdsight and reflection.In the end I think both Charles and myself were wrong in our conclusions…I said he would disappear if he did not apologise and Charles on the laughing at the ruckus part.If I am not mistaken although he was a noshow in the forum by 24 Aug and I was disappointed he did not respond further in at least a limited apology that he is still attending functions with the support of some members(can anybody confirm?)

I have been fooling around and having FUN  with supposedly gambling(investment if you win consistently and definitely more productive returns than TOTO and 4D if you have the expertise.Tim I have a proposal for you… tip 4D consistently at least in theory on the forum and bet on your lucky numbers and see who wins more or looses less in the long run…hello must tip before draw ,OK?).In this post I would like to share serious workable advice and solutions to personal problems.

This is how this post should work:

1) somebody poses a problem(if you are shy you can also present it as a friend’s problem)

2) I give advice and offer a possible solution

3) other members(jury) offer their inputs and advice

4)Review and I will give final advice. Either I shift my opinion  slightly or entirely(not likely)to incorporate these inputs or if I disagree than I have to state why.

5) Initiator of the query has the option to comment and let us know whether he/she is taking the advice with a pinch of salt or implementing  it.Over time report back and review whether it has worked or otherwise

Remember if criticisms are shot like arrows (even at me) than we should all remain COOL and not take it personally for the sake and interests of our fellow members.Do not take this post too (hot under the collar or steam between the ears)or indulge in name calling. or 4 letter words.(no hints or codes also)Attaching a label or tag after backing up your point with reasoning should be the order of the day.

USEFUL TIPS

I have in mind for members to share a range of useful tips that SHC  members can find useful.No I am not talking about horse racing,soccer tips(which are my areas of interest)

An example is that my mother says when I do the washing I must  be turn the clothing inside out,zippers must be zipped up and buttons unbuttoned.How many of you out there who does not do it this way please own up and share how this advice has proven useful.

I have 3 travel tips to share ; when traveling always take the name card of the hotel when you go out as taxi drivers have a bad habit of sending you to the wrong hotel and then apologise profusely for hearing wrongly.With the card and name of the hotel written in the local language they will have less excuse of doing so.

The other tip when taking the MRT , METRO, MTR , the TUBE or the UNDERGROUND especially if the language is foreign as in France is to look for the end station when changing lines and not look for directions for the station you intend to go to.For example when going to Dover when coming from the airport do not look for directions to Dover but look for directions to Boon Lay,Of course you need a station guide or map as well!

Another tip is to learn a few useful phrases in the local language eg in France "ou er de toilette?(where is the toilet? How much? Where is the —— ?

If you are a sushi fan please take note that certain outlets(not restaurants) offer a 50% discount 30 mins before closing time.

I used to leave my battery in my laptop even when I was using the power plug connection.Now I know that u should remove the battery when using the power connection.You should also drain the battery as much as possible if u use the battery.In this way your battery life will be much longer.

When I find my notes I will share how certain stains are removed.

Members  can also  share survival tips ,camping tips cooking tips,how to get nice phone numbers without paying extra like 93833883 or 96998511,tips on weight reduction,how to stave of the onset of  wrinkles,special diet or healthy food programmes,cosmetic tips,travel tips,foodie tips on where the best is for certain types for certain types of food,how to travel with children,investment tips,business tips,where to get bargains,household tips,how to keep food fresh for a longer period  in the fridge,how to make things last longer,where to buy the best durians or where to get tasteful durians at decent prices,how to cut down your handphone bills when overseas.I cant possibly cover every subject so I leave it to members to create new ideas

Tips can also be negative: how to avoid getting ripped off,how to avoid bad situations,share bad experiences or knowledge of bad experiences so members can avoid falling into the same traps.

One tip when buying a car or something similar make sure before you sign  read the receipt  or contract as to whether it includes the GST or excludesand state so clearly.One conman try to con my friend out of an extra GST payment after the deposit was paid.Luckily she got out of a tight spot when I advise her to call their bluff as the road tax was expiring soon and they backed off.

Let this post also be an avenue for members to get advice on issues not related to friendships and relationships or personal issues.(this we can cover in another agony uncle post that I might initiate soon).So if you have a non personal problem or dilemna you can ask fellow members for advice!Caveat Emptor clause applies…use it at your own discretion.

I hope SHC members are willing to share and sometimes in the process embarass themselves(you can always say you were told by a friend…) and help each other by sharing our wealth of Silverhairs experience.

Illuminate each other with your glow , light the candle  and lift the darkness upon us!

NO MATTER HOW OLD WE ARE WE CAN NEVER STOP LEARNING PEARLS OF WISDOM!

I.T. – Important News 2 Share Wif U

The below article was published in Malaysian press yesterday. In case u hd encountered the same, there is no better solution than the one n only. Read on –

http://digital.asiaone.com/print/Digital/Digital.html

Curtains for pirated Windows

Those using illegal copies could find their screens going black and icons vanishing. -NST
STEVEN PATRICK

Wed, Aug 27, 2008
The New Straits Times

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA: From today, those with pirated copies of the Windows XP Professional operating system in their computers that are Internet-capable could find their screens going black and the icons vanishing as Microsoft Corp gets tough.

There are 8.6 million users of Windows XP Pro in Malaysia and about three million are expected to suffer the "blackouts", according to Microsoft Malaysia.

To continue working, users will need to reset the machine’s desktop background. All will return to normal, but only for 60 minutes before another blackout occurs.

The only "cure" is to get a licensed copy of the operating system from a Microsoft reseller or going online at www.microsoft. com/malaysia/genuine. Each licence costs RM580.

The initiative is part of Microsoft’s anti-piracy campaign, dubbed Windows Genuine Advantage, aimed at educating users on the benefits of using genuine software, Microsoft Malaysia client business group director K.T. Ng told The Star yesterday.

Dance Jam night @ Kembagan CC – 31 Aug 08 Sun

Calling all dancing enthusiast.  Social dancers as well as line dancers.  Come on down to Kembagan CC on Sunday, 31st August 2008, 7pm till 10pm.  We’re having a practice session for social dance as well as line dance.  This CC is just beside the Kembagan MRT station.  Walk along a canal and you will see it.

Ron Wie & I are trying to form a performing team for the meeting on 15th October 2008.  So if you’re interested to be part of this performing team, make it a date with us.  Come for the first practice. 

PS> There will be a small fee of $3 per head to use the CC dance studio, for non members of the Kembagan Dance Club.

Register your name here :

  1. Ron Wie
  2. Lydia Chin

Another men’s night – Tue, 02 Sep 2008 evening

Another men’s night coming up.  I am keen to have another men’s night.  There is a time slot for Tue, Sep 2, 2008.   Meeting time:  1830 – 1900 hrs.  Place:  Boat Quay.  I think it is a quieter day of the week.  Suggestions also welcome.  Would you like to join me?

Terence Seah

Interested:

  1. Andrew Thio
  2. Jeffrey Fong
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Dan Huang – coming to swim too.
  5. Jeffrey Lim
  6. Jonathan Ong
  7. Andrew Koh
  8. Yew Kwong
  9. Tim Liu -likely to join swimming in the Singapore River.
  10. Charles Chua – may join at dinner.
  11. Steven Chan

Wise Words

Here are some wise words I came across, would like to share, you may want to post some of the beautiful verses that you may have read some where.

Here it goes:-

Age is an issue of mind driven matter, If you don’t mind, it dosen’t matter.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chickens by hatching the eggs, not by smashing it.               

Life is journey, not a guided tour, never let fear of striking out to get in your way,when you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

Time is the coin of life, it’s the only coin you have, and only you can determine, how it will be spent, Be careful, lest you let others spend for you.

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, make every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

To handle yourself, use your head, To Handle others, use your heart.

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

Chance to win Vietnam air ticket

Make a date to meet Patrick Khoo from 2.00pm onwards at  Asian Civilizations Museum(next to Victoria Memorial and near the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles…for deatailed map log on to www.acm.org.sg or drop me an email at insiders111@yahoo.com.sg and I will send you an email with map and full day programme).

Besides the free ticket to HCMC  Lucky Draw(just fill form…don’t have to be present)I will give you(not me actually) free Milo welcome drink  for all and balloons for your kids.My booth will have a lucky dip where you will have a chance to win a exquisite Vietnamese embroidery painting,Vietnamese hats,caps (not those made in France)and T-shirts.The ?th (number connected with my date of birth)SHC member who visits my booth if he does get a prize in the lucky dip will be guaranteed (fixed legally) to win a Vietnamese hat from me.

This exhibit is the same as Steven Chan’s post in June but the programme for the whole day which starts at 11.00am is different. I would suggest you come from 2.00pm onwards to see the martial arts experts from Vietnam and they will be followed by 5 hot ladies from an all girl pop fusion band.Admission is free instead of the usual S$8.There will also be perfomances from award winning modern dancers,story telling for kids,Games for young and silverhairs,free lessons on how to make water fairy puppets and paper lanterns.

There will be a special preview of  a Silverhair HCMC/Nha Trang(no swimming in seas due Monsoon season)/Cantho City Tour with itinerary based on recommendations and input from experienced Viet Trippers like Kenneth Tan,Dee Ang,Lena Wang,Jassmine Teo and last but not least the effervescent Steven Chan(maps were useful).This tour is based on  clean and comfortable budget accomodation and outstanding exotic food like Tamarind Crab,Elephant ear fish,Vietnamese seafood dinner,BBQ dinner,Giant rice balls,gourmet lunch by hotel resort chef ,outstanding French restaurant and visit to ice cream parlour.Other highlights include visit to Hot Spring Mineral bath and waterfalls,a light sleeper luxury train overnight from HCMC/Nha Trang/HCMCvisit to Pearl Farm  and a chance to see the Ghe Cho Festival in Cantho where you will see the incandescent paper lanterns powered by burning oil careen into the air(yes these lanterns actually fly as seen in an Andy Lau movie).This tour is from 08Nov to 16Nov based on minimum 15 to go.(if numbers are less than 15 the rates will be higher with no Singapore Tour Leader Escort).Final pricing and basic itinerary will be posted in the forum when prices are finalised.This special tour is not  a typical standard tour but has been specially designed to meet SHC tastes and can be tailored to suit SHC members needs and budget eg Pearl Farm tour can be chopped if 100km travel from Nha Trang is considered too long a journey.Number of days can also be shortened if budget turns out to be high.

The other programmes at this "Vietnam experience" include Vietnamese food  and mooncakes , an outdoor  pop fusion concert  and other entertainment from  8.00pm to 11.00pm.Of course you will a  2nd chance to see the interesting museum exhibits from Vietnam if you missed it the 1st time with Steven.

If you are a CITIBANK clear card holder you will get a $60 per couple discount for our Vietnam Spa promotion.

If you drop a deposit for any of our other tours for that day you will be entitled to a $30 discount(normally given to travel agents) from our standard tour prices.

Bring your kids along and have a  fun time and get a chance to win interesting prizes(Anybody wants to baby sit the Big Baby and keep me company are welcome…will buy you a drink…not Milo of course).Cheers!

Story of Husband and Wife, Not a joke

A story from Eleanor Chan, I put it on the post to let more members read it. Don’t want anyone miss it. May be you had read the story before (like me), let see will it touch you again (like me). The story:

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A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything and talked about anything. They kept no secrets from each other except for a shoe box the little old woman placed on top of her closet. She cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about it.

For all of these years, he had never thought about the box until one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover.

In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoe box and brought it to his wife’s bedside.
She agreed that it was time he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000.

He asked her about the contents. ‘When we were to be married,’ she said, ‘my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me if I ever were angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.’

The little old man was so moved that he had to fight back his tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry with him twice in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with happiness.

‘Honey,’ he said, ‘that explains the doll, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?’

‘Oh,’ she said, ‘that’s the money I made from selling the dolls.’

I.T. Learning – Sep & Oct 08

Hi Guys

We know u had waited long time for this. These classes are confirmed n opened to members of SHC & YWCA (in collaboration) –

(1) Venue : YWCA, Outram Road premises.

(2) Day & Time : Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

(3) Fee : $6 per participant per session of 2 1/2 hr. Example, 2 sessions of Movie Maker (1 & 2) = $12.

(4) Maximum Enrolment per class : 12 persons subject to 1st come 1st serve. Minimum 8 participants to start a class.

(5) Payment : By IB/ATM transfer to POSB Current A/C 796-03473-4 (Loh Yew Kwong)

Dates & Contents

1.   6 Sep 08 : Multimedia & Digital – Downloading of songs n video from Youtube through online conversion via Zamzar. Plus simple photo editing if time permits.

2.   13 Sep 08 : Class cancelled

3.   20 Sep 08 : Multimedia & Digital – Movie Maker Part 1 of 2 – Putting all your photo 2gether to make a movie.

4.   27 Sep 08 : Multimedia & Digital – Movie Maker Part 2 of 2 – Putting all your photo 2gether to make a movie.

5.   11 Oct 08 : Cancelled

6.   18 Oct 08 : Cancelled

7.   25 Oct 08 : Multimedia & Digital – Movie Maker Part 1 of 2 – Re-run.

8.   1 Nov 08 : Multimedia & Digital – Movie Maker Part 2 of 2 – Re-run.      

SHC I.T. Volunteer Group

6 SEP 08 – James Tan, Sally Kang, Shirleen Kao, Wee Chin, Aaron How, Lin Chuah, Ella Tan, Jennifer Lim, 3 (YWCA) Class Full House 

20 SEP 08 – James Tan, Jennifer Lim, Wee Chin, Lin Chuah, Ella Tan, King Seng, 2 YWCA (Left 2)

27 SEP 08 – James Tan, Jennifer Lim, Wee Chin, Lin Chuah, Ella Tan, King Seng, 2 YWCA (Left 3)

25 OCT 08 – Sally Kang, Judy Lim, Clara Chay (Left 9)

1 NOV 08 – Sally Kang, Judy Lim, Clara Chay (Left 9)

Monthly Gathering on Oct 15 – Call for Dancers (2nd Post)

Dear fellow members,

I know there are many good dancers among you as I’ve seen some of you perform.

Pls do not be shy to volunteer. I’m not looking for champion dancers, just someone brave enough

to share what you have learnt in your dancing classes.

It’s only with your participation, will our first monthly gathering cum dance demonstration be

successful !

So, be don’t be shy to put on that pairs of dancing shoes.

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Now that the October meeting is confirmed to be on the 15th, and as there’s a desire by our chief Terence and several key members for a monthly gathering to be different, I would like to start off this gathering by calling for dance performances by all SHC members.

Below are the details and tentative plans:

Objectives : – To allow members to showcase the dance and artistic talents they have learnt
                 – To attract more members to attend the gathering & to know new members personally
                 – To showcase to new members some benefits of joining SHC

Date: 15th-October-2008
Time: 3.00  –   6.30pm (session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
             6.30pm – 10pm(Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
                207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)
Performance time: Slot 1 – 5pm-5.15pm
                         Slot 2 – 7.30pm-7.45pm (Optional)
                         Slot 3 – 9.30pm-9.15pm
Performance items:
Dances only, which can be of the following categories –
Ballroom – Waltz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot, Quicksteps
Social      – Disco Rock , Rock n Roll, Cha Cha, Rhumba
Latin         – Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Latin Cha Cha, Street Cha Cha, Rhumba, Zouk
Others     – Line & Country, Bollywood, Jazz, Classical, Folk, Hip Hop, Retro etc
are also welcome.

If there are suggestions for Songs and Live Band, they can be considered subject to availability of time.

Length of dance item : 2 – 5 min
Stage size (unobstructed) : – Semi-oval with length 28ft, broadest width 10ft and narrowest width 6ft.
                                     – Danceable area probably about 20ft by 8ft average.
                                                      Flooring – ceramic tiles

Requirement : – Only SHC members can perform.
                      
No. of performers : Minimum 2, maximum up to what the stage can accomodate

Rehearsals – expected you arrange it on your own. However, if you need the actual stage for the final tryout, , pls let me know. Bring your own song pieces.

Rewards : – Exposure to a large crowd
              – Sense of satisfaction and achievement
              – Recognition : small token of appreciation from our founder Terence.
 
So far the dance items members are putting up are:

1) Rock and Roll – Danz’ team
2) Social Cha Cha – Danz’ team
3) Disco Rock  – Susan Tan & Ivy Low
4) Samba – Danz’ team
5) Bachata – Susan & James Tan

6) Line Dance – Lydia Chin, Ronald Wie & team (tentative)

This thread is now open to all members to volunteer their time and showcase your talents.
Ron Lai and Alice, Ronald Wie, Doreen n Joyce, care to contribute an item???

Please send all replies to cl_tan@utac.com.sg or braddell_hts@pacific.net.sg and I shall review
and update them in this thread.

Pls include :
1) Dance you would like to perform
2) No in your team

3) Which time slot you would like to perform: 5pm, 7.30pm or 9.30pm
4) Title of dance (if available)
5) Length of song
6) Short video clips of your performance (great if you have one)

Closing date : 31-Aug-08

Looking forward to hear from and see all your beautiful and sexy dancers.

 

Responses to “Monthly Gathering Oct 15, 2008 – Call for Dancers”

  1. Dan Huang Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 am

    Hi James,

    Your slot 2 should read 7.30-7.45pm. What’s a challenging tasks for you to cope! Are you considering to include line dancing?

    Lily Ho, shall we perform the Latin cha cha as we did at the last D n D or coming up with a new set of dance?

    Molly Chus, how about a dance item, perhaps Waltz? Now that the SNF is down with a fever, let’s channel the energy here!

    Ron Wie, how about getting your jamming team to sing and the dancers will follow in tune?

    It’s a time to destress and unwind and at the same time riding on the unhappiness that beset us! Sometimes going through a bad patch helps us to re-inforce the good things in life that we took for granted!

    At this point in life, let’s dance whenever the occasion called for, let’s sing the blues away, let’s live as there so much to live for!

    Let’s make this monthly gathering something different. Put our hands together to help James. There will also be a lot of new friend to meet, let’s also make it a time for healings!

    Danz

  2. Ron Lai Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Hi James

    Thanks for your invitation to perform at your coming Oct’s gatherings. Alice and I are sorry to say that we are not able to accept, as we have a prior engagement on a wedding reception on that day in question. Moreover, we do dance only for enjoyment ourselves and for fun, we do not like to perform.

    We wish you the best endeavour in the forth-coming dance show case.

    Ron n Alice Lai

  3. molly chua Says:
    August 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Hi Dan,
    I dont think our dancers are ready to perform the Waltz.
    Still trying very hard to master the steps. Tks for
    the invitation.
    Molly

Monthly Walk – Changi Point Boardwalk, Saturday 13 Sep 08

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 2 hours / 4km.

Meeting Point : Changi Village Bus Terminal.

Getting There : Bedok or Tanah Merah MRT Station take No 2, 2A;
Tampines MRT Station/Interchange take No 29;
Bishan Bus Interchange/MRT take No. 59;
Serangoon Central Bus Interchange /MRT No. 109

For those who are driving, parking is nearby the hawker centre.

Leaders for this walk:  Mary Tan & ChristinaCL Chan

This time round, it is not just the Boardwalk that you gonna walk!  We have planned some extras so you will be stretched……….but it is easy for your feet, the route is beautiful and very scenic; lots of greenery and water…..

A favourite family and recreational destination since colonial times, Changi Point today continues to draw people with its idyllic setting and laid-back charm. With its lure of lush greenery, breezy corners, gentle seas and colonial charm, Changi Point provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

A walk along the rustic Changi Point coastline is not to be missed!  A charming boardwalk takes you through lush greenery and undulating terrain along the rugged western coastline, while a meandering waterfront walkway along the eastern beachfront creates an interesting tropical experience of sea and sand.  Viewing decks and pavilions along the way enable you to pause, soak in the sea breeze and enjoy the excellent views out at sea.

The Changi Point Coastal Walk is divided into six segments, each with its unique experience :
–  Sunset Walk, has beautiful view of the sunset, hence its name
–   Kelong Walk, reminisce the good old kelong days as you tramp on wooden stilts
–   Cliff Walk takes you through the rugged western coastline
–   Sailing Point Walk, enjoy views of the sailboats and the expanse of the sea
–   Beach Walk, a relaxing coastal walk along sandy beaches,  along the way pause, soak in the sea breeze and enjoy the views out to sea  
–   Creek Walk, appreciate the views, sights and sounds of the bumboat activities ferrying the public to and from the offshore islands.

 

At the end of the walk there is —
1)  Changi Village hawker centre where there are various food stalls,  including the International      Muslim Food Stall at #01-57 for its famous Nasi Lemak and perpectually long queue.

2)  An International Buffet dinner with BBQ items, at the Saltwater Cafe in Changi Village Hotel.  
     Per head $37.70 after 20% discount (DBS credit card). 
If you wish to join in the buffet dinner, please indicate so that we can make reservations.

 

Register HERE!

See you at the walk! emoticon

 
Mary Tan, ChristinaCL Chan and
other Walk Team members:  CharlesWee, Veronica Wong & Jeffrey Lim

Members Confirmed Coming –

  1. Mary Tan
  2. ChristinaCL Chan
  3. Rene Leong
  4. Bobby Yee
  5. Bernie Chung
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Charles Wee
  8. Charles Chua
  9. Caroline Gee
  10. Judy Lim
  11. Lydia Chin
  12. Alan Bok
  13. Ann Bok
  14. Boon Liang
  15. Susan Tan
  16. James Tan
  17. Alice Seah
  18. June Chin
  19. Paul Leong
  20. Jenny Leong
  21. King Seng
  22. Helen Kuek
  23. Helen Wong
  24. Veronica Wong
  25. Daisy Phua
  26. Patsy Lim
  27. Kristin Leong
  28. Venika
  29. Daisy Yeo
  30. Aaron How
  31. Ivy Low SH
  32. Josephine Yap
  33. Eliza
  34. Lin

 

Click here to view photos

Horse Racing Advisory

My strike rate has taken a dip in form  and my R.O.I is in the red.However I still would like  to prove that horse investments can make money if one has the right skills ,experience and diligent homework(research).

After a 2 week break I ‘m back with a selection for today . Tim will like this one and he will likely not be a 1st favourite.Even if one wants to play an outsider he should play one of the top 5 favourites as they come in 80% of the time.The problem with rank outsiders is not because of the 20% chances only but which one among this lot? I have tipped  3 value bets of $35 to $40 in my 7naps tipping column previously since the start of this season.

My selection (medium bet confidence) for today is Race 8 nbr 3 Ace Armada.His main rival is nbr 8 with nbr 5 the likely favourite in close contention .The others in the frame are 1-4-2.

I recommend an investment of 50 wins and 50 places on Ace Armada.

  • Foe exotic bet play 3-8/3-8-1-5/3-8-1-5-2-4 and 3/8-1/field and 8-1/3/field
  • For forecast and place forecast 10 tickets @ on 3#8-1
  • For trio go for 3-8/3-8-1/3-8-1-5-2-4

I will do the R.O.I tally some other time.

Your horse racing reit investment pundit

P.S. Anybody thinks he can tip better please feel free to join in before the start of actual races

The Art of Being Well

If you dont want to be ill speak your feelings, but humbly
 
Emotion and feelings that are hidden, repressed end in illnesses
as gastritis, ulcer, lumbar pains,spinal. With time, the repression of
the feelings degenerates to cancer. Then,
we go to a confidante, to share our intimacy, our ‘secrets’ our errors.
The dialogue, the speech , the word, is a powerful remedy and an
excellent therapy.
Make Decisions,
The undecided person remains in doubt, in anxiety, in anguish. Indecision,
accumulates problems, worries, and aggresions. Human history is made of
decisions. To decide is to precisely to know to renounce, to know to
lose advantages and values to win others. The undecided people are victims of gastric ailments, nervous
pains and problems of the skin. Find solutions Negative people do not
find solutions and the enlarge problems. They prefer lamentation,
gossip pessimism. It is better to light a match that to regret the
darkness. A bee is small but produces one of the sweetest things that
exist. We are what we think. The negative thought generates negative
energy that is transformed into illness.

Dont live by appearances,

Who hides reality, pretends, poses and always wants to give the
impression of being well. He wants to be seen as perfect, easy-going,
etc. but is accummulating tons of weight.A bronze statue with feet of
clay. There is nothing worse for the health thatn to liveby appearances
and facades. These are people with a lot of varnish and little root.
Their destiny is the pharmacy, the hospital of pain.

Learn to Accept.

The refusal of acceptance and the absence of self-esteem, make us
alienate ourselves. Being at one with ourselves is the core of a
healthy life. .They who do not acccept this, becomes jealous,
imimitators, ultra competitive, destructive. Be accepted, accepat that
you are accepted, accept criticism. It is wisdom, good sense and
therapy.

Trust,
Who  does not trust, does not communicate is not opened
, is not
related does not create deep and stable relations, does not know how to
have true friendships. Without confidence, there is no relationship.
Distrust is a lack of faith in you and in faith itself.
 
Do not live life sad.

Good humour, Laughter, REst and happiness, These replenish health and bring long life.
the happy person has the gift to improve the environment wherever they
go."Good humor saves us from the hands of the doctor" Happiness is
health therapy.  Cheers

Salsa (Mambo) & Rock n Roll Class

Some of you have requested that Maggie Ho conduct a dance class in Hougang, here is it!

  • Salsa (Mambo) & Rock n Rollemoticon
  • Venue:     Aljunied CC at Hougang Avenue 1
  • Duration:  10 lessons
  • Time:     8.30-9.30pm
  • Course Fee:   $60/- for Member $70/- for Non-member.
  • Commencing Date:   7th October, 2008 (Tuesday)emoticon

EO, Danz

Those coming:

  1. Danz
  2. Andrew Thio
  3. Lily Ho
  4. Lee Ah Nee
  5. Susan Tan
  6. Stella Lee
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Susan Chang
  9. Mary Chan

Dream trip to Mae Hong Son & Chiangmai – Thu 20 Nov – Tue 25 Nov 2008

Here is the schedule:

  • ETA Chiangmai airport – Thu 20 Nov 2008 (1st flight in the morning.  Upon arrival at airport, we will head straight up to the mountain resorts.  If you cannot get a flight, you have to arrive on the 19 Nov 2008).  To include travel insurance with airfare.
  • ETD Chiangmai airport – Tue 25 Nov 2008  (Arr time in Chiangmai, around 12 nn.  If you stay in Chiangmai city for shopping, eating and massages, you may link up with Kenneth Tan.  I will fly off from Chiangmai on 25 Nov 2008).

Other details:

  • If you bring your own tent, great.  If you do not bring your own tent, we can rent from the resort for a fee.  You have to pair with your own partner.  Or else, you have to sleep in or outside my tent.
  • Food – all the way will be vegetables and fruits, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  No meat. Rice – yes.  You will notice your bowels change, after this trip.
  • Toilet – Yes.  Hot water – No.
  • Drinking water – we will buy along the way.
  • Cooking and fixing of tents.  I am considering have someone to come with us, to fix the tents and organise the cooking.
  • Swimming pool – no; aircondition – open air and a light jacket needed; shopping in the mountains – very traditional but yes and limited.
  • Television – No; radio – use your mobile phone.
  • Mobile telephone – works well 90% of the places we go to.
  • City shopping – Join Kenneth Tan in Chiangmai city, on or after 25 Nov.

More details as we go along.  Meantime, please go into airasia.com and plan your arrivals and departures.  Find a sleeping partner too.

Terence Seah

51% confirmed:

  1. Terence Seah – I shall meet you in BKK airport.  Bkk/CM FD3240 and CM/Bkk 3290 flights booked. (1)
  2. Annie Loh & Daisy Yeo, flights booked.  Plse supply fight numbers.
  3. Susan Tan & James Tan – tent mates, 20/11 FD3502 and 29/11 FD3507. (2)
  4. ChristinaCL Chan – SG/BKK/CM 20Nov FD3502 eta CM FD3240/16:30. Etd CM/28Nov08. considering a queen size bed installed, with solar hot water
  5. Helen Wong & Julie Yeo – 20 Nov : Sin/Bangkok Tigerairways TR102 (0710/0830). 20 Nov : Bangkok to Chiang Mai AirAsia FD 3234 (1250/1400).  29 Nov : Chiang Mai to Bangkok AirAsia FD 3239 140/1250), 29 Nov : Bangkok to Singapore Tigerairways TR 105 (1440/1805)
  6. Karen Thio
  7. Mike Tan & Alicia Soh – tent mates, 20Nov FD 3502, FD 3240. 29Nov FD 3235, FD 3507 (2)
  8. Anne To – 20 Nov SIN/BKK/CM FD3502, FD3240.  28 Nov 2008 – CNX/BKK, BKK/SIN (1)
  9. Janet Chan – not confirmed.
  10. Norlinda & Bira Bira – tent mates, tickets bought.
  11. Gingko Tay
  12. Charles Chua not confirmed.
  13. Pauline Chew
  14. Rene Leong & Cecilia Wee – 20Nov FD 3502, FD 3240. 29Nov FD 3235, FD 3507 (2)
  15. Gingko Tay
  16. Pauline Chew & Ella Tan – 20 Nov 2008: SIN to BKK FD 3502 Dep 1100 Arr 1215.  20 Nov 2008: BKK to CNX FD 3240 Dep 1520 Arr 1630.  28 Nov 2008: CNX to BKK FD 3239 Dep 1140 Arr 1250. 28 Nov 2008: BKK to SIN FD 3505 Dep 1645 Arr 2005
  17. Max, limited to 16 Pax only.

Philip Wong (Sydney) – Profile

Dear Members,

May I add my name to the member list. First of all, I want to tell you the reason why I have to join the club.

On my last "balek kampong" trip to Singapore, my teenage son accompanied me to have lunch with  five  of my long lost and  recently found schoolmates. I knew it was a mistake but my schoolmates insisted that they want to meet him. Anyway, it didnt bother him as he made himself occupied of his time with the help of his ipod and mobile phone. On the way back from lunch, nothing has prepared me for an off  the cuff remark from him. He said, "Gee Dad, you don’t have many friends left in Singapore, I can count them with one hand."  That’s hurt,  but dont feel sorry for me. I need your help. I have made a challenge with him that on the next luncheon not only he  has to use his other hands, he needs his toes to count the friends I have.

Let me briefly tell you about myself, Have been working away from Singapore for more than half of my life. Sydney is home at the moment. I am turning 60 in Oct. Still working as a support worker with the Department of aging and disabilities and Home Care in NSW. Went back to school 2 years ago just to embarass my teenage son. Manage to come out with an educational degree in May. (took me 40 years to obtained it.) Like the old Chinese saying says " There are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view is always the same." Many of you have finally reach the top but hopefully we can all still continue to make  new friends and enjoy the view. Thanks for having me.

Divorcees, Widows, Singles & Married Singles – Are they for real?

To all you cheerful (and grumpy if any) folks especially the ladies at SHC

Here’s a controversial topic which we talk about almost every day in private but never dare to bring it up in the open. I hope to arouse your interest and put on your thinking cap to openly discuss it.

It’s about the WOMEN of SHC.

As an observer and after a period of scrutiny since joining SHC 2 weeks ago, I note there are basically four categories of women here. Leaving the happily married aside, there are the divorcees, the widows, the "desperate"singles, and the married singles.

Now, what are the trademarks and characteristics of each category of these women, i.e. are they cheerful? Lonesome? Happy-go-lucky? Quarrelsome? Weird? Sporty (don’t play play)? Independent? Aggressive? Dominating? Swinging? Prone to and desirous of love (I love that hunk, if only he would talk to me first)? Hurtful? Are they really desperate (Men, BAH! Who needs them)? Married but single (Yabadabadoo! That louse hubby of mine is out of town for another 2 weeks)?  Sensitive (It’s all that man’s fault!)? 

You need only to write about your own traits and grievances to dispel any misunderstanding and misgiving about you. Alternatively, you could pick on and write about one of the 4 categories you are most familiar with. That way, we can cooperate and socialise as a happy family henceforth.

The whole idea is to better understand them in order that we can tread more carefully when socialising with them in SHC. Your comments, either 2 cents worth or million dollar opinion, are welcomed here. Happily married ladies, your contributions will be invaluable too to cheer up the aggrieved singles (Oh, they got all the good and handsome ones!), and share the laughter with the rest.

Guys, feel free to chip in your 2-bid worth of remarks too, but please, no vulgarities or name calling . This is a decent forum and the ladies deserve our respect. Agree. Mr. Steven Chan?

Not to worry, ladies, you will get your chance to "hantam" the men on the next episode after this.

May I invite our outspoken Ms Lina Ng (Ooo…, don’t you love it when they still address themselves as Miss?) to cast the first ROCK and start the ball ROLL-ing.

Something for Halloween night – Fri, Oct 31, 2008

This is definitely not a confirmed event!  But, if it comes true, it will be a strictly SHC event.

Halloween Day falls on Oct 31 each year.  I guess most of you know what is Halloween day.  Imagine SHCians meeting one another with cut-out water melons over their heads and dressed in tathered torn cotton dresses.  And everybody tryng to frighten one another with ghostly laughter and strange faces.

Liquor is not something I support, altho must confess most of us sin in this area.  I think a bit of it is fun.  The angmos enjoy this day, as this is a great way to meet other friends, the friendly way.  Imagine rushing off for Halloween, immediately after work, change into something ghastly, bring along a huge pumpkin, with cutout eyes, nose and wide smile, and chatting with one another, until 1.00am.  Then when the clock strikes 12, everybody suddenly downs their pumpkin head, and enjoy the fun moments of laughter, realising how young each of us really is.  An excellent occasion to practise the SHC Hug.

SilverHairsClub has only one objective; and that is to provide a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.  Enjoy the fun of being natural.  CPF, retirement, money and how to survive till 85 are important issues, but there is also plenty of life ahead to look forward to.  So, go to the market this weekend, and buy the largest pumpkin that fits your head, eat the inside; and dry the husk. 

Now, for all SHCians, do you know of such a place in Singapore, when we can have a fun Halloween evening?  We can meet at 8pm, and escape in our chariots and donkeys ready by 1am.  Big enough for 80 – 100 giants and dwarfs, with settings like the inside of Disneyland’s "It’s a small world".  Dinner not important, as everybody would have eaten a brown bear; but obviously, some little fried rats and grasshoppers would be great.  Some music would be great.

Think wild.  Why not?  And, share your thoughts, even though they may be crazy.  Dont be shy.  If you have never met anyone in SHC, this would be a great evening to meet new friends.  Please raise your left hand.

No promises yet, but put this date in your diary.  If you think your diary is clear, and you like to meet other SHCians with similar interests, please put your name here too.   By the way, I have not found the EO yet.

Terence Seah

Tentative registration list: