The plate of rojak so small ... where got enough???
Will the two please fill us in on this micro-reunion ... thanks.!
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I see Kopi Si for Gerard ... And what dessert u having, Ben?
ReplyDeleteI received a call from Ben at 12 noon. He told me that he was on his way to Sibu and will be arriving around 2pm. I said let's meet at 3pm for tea.
ReplyDeleteBen put up at Paramount hotel which was just across my work place. It was indeed a surprise visit from Ben. In fact I can't recall Ben when we were in primary school though we were schoolmates for 6 years. Perhaps we have our own circle of friends hence going our own ways.
I brought Ben for tea at Medan mall. Ben told me he had lunch at Jakar (a town mid Semangkoi park and Sarikei junction), so wanted light and we end up eating rojak. LOL He prefers kompiang (foochow bread) but it was not available.
FYI, the pen in my pocket was a gift from Ben. At the same time Ben was doing marketing promoting his comapany SAMUDRA-GV sdn bhd. I told him I will keep his company in mind since we do need souvenirs as door gifts, promotions etc. We hope to meet for lunch today if Ben is available.
Ben also informed me that Ronald Kueh used to come to Sibu. If you're reading this, Ronald, do give me a call and we can meet. I think Ronald was in the JVs?
Guys, anyone of you in Sibu just give me a call and I will find time for you. Cheers
Rojak Rendezvous on the Rejang ... hehehe ... I like that ... sound romantic even !!!!
ReplyDeleteFor those whose memories are not as good as they'd care to admit, JV = Joyful Vanguard ... hehehe
ReplyDeleteBen's signature gesture is that 'thumbs up' sign ...
ReplyDeleteYa, JV for Joyful Vanguard, always united this is our motto oil!
ReplyDeleteHi Gerard, I must say a Big Thank You to you for the watermelon with ice syrup in afternoon and lunch the next day.
ReplyDeleteGuys when in Sibu must contact Gerard for food and Simon Heng for Taxi service at 0168663321.
Gerard I owe a dinner and a massage when you're in Kch.don't forget to call me...hehehe
Gerard, its Sebangkoi not Semangkoi.
ReplyDeleteHee\he, just could not resist correcting it.
So Ben drove over. How long was the drive?
The trip to Sibu took us 6 1/2 hours with pitstop at Lachau, Sebangkoi and brief stopover in Sarikei.My bro-in -law Steve was driving, another Josephian 10yrs our junior.Stayed in Sibu for 2 nights...good food and ...
ReplyDeleteSimon Heng's taxi nos. is HQ 81 yes?
ReplyDeleteCan't remember his car nos. the last time I was there. Didn't even have his phone nos. too.
Gerard, you don't know Simon meh? Maybe you don't cos you left after primary 6 and Simon continue till form 5 right?
Was Simon with us in primary school? Dah tua tak ingat lagi la, ma'af.
Yes, Simon was in St Joe primary till form 5 '76
ReplyDeleteNL, only met Simon after WJ put his pic in the blog. Yes, Simon joined SJS in secondary and I left after primary 6. But we're still SJS old boys. So it doesn't matter whether you're schoolmate, classmate or just SJS old boys completed F6 in 1978, F5 in 1976 or F3 in 1974 or P6 in 1971. Semua peng you. :))
ReplyDeleteApa khabar Norbert? Seems Basil curry tidak menjadi. Twice I went there with you, dua kali tutup. Satu kali sudah habis, 2nd time they were doing their spring cleaning. This time kita bawa Ben sama and also to anyone who has the time to join. I'll be back in early October for eldest daughter's convo. Cheers
Sorry for the side track...on a lighter side...laughter is the best medicine. Got this from a friend. Poem on the life in Singapore.
ReplyDeleteSeems to portray life at home quite accurately.
Life's tough there unless you got good income. This could only be written by a heartlander or an Ah Beng. ...(not necessarily. Rhythm & rhyming pretty good.) Cheers
REFLECTION OF A TYPICAL SINGAPOREAN !
I am Ong Ah Tee living in Kampong Chai Chee.
Life used to be simple and HAPPY.
I worked hard in my STUDIES.
I learned A-B-C, and everything from 1, 2, and 3.
Primary school was quite easy I passed PSLE.
Then I went to SECONDARY.
The subjects include HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY,
Physics, Biology and CHEMISTRY
After O levels, I went to JC.
They said you live in Singapore very LUCKY.
This is a small humid tropical COUNTRY.
Surrounded by unknown potential ENEMIES.
Boys turned 18 must go to ARMY for the tour of duty.
After that we may continue our Studies.
The girls can just sit back, relax, and watch TV.
They come to this world only to "lim kopi, kway jit chee.
No one lives on free meals or depends on CHARITY.
I want to take up IT, but I had no money to go to University or Poly.
So I went to work at FACTORY.
Working hard to earn a little lousy SALARY.
After CPF and INCOME TAX,
I have just enough money to buy ROTI
and ride in MRT.
My bosses show me no SYMPATHY.
Mumbling over my shoulder daily: "HURRY, HURRY and HURRY !"
Accusing me of always trying to get MC.
But my sickness was due to over stretch OT.
Going home after midnight by TAXI.
And they pay me only bus fee.
My colleague likes me because of my honesty
and can easily bully.
They said I don't know how to carry.
I Park-Tor and became STEADY
Finally had to MARRY.
Because gohment gave baby bonus MONEY.
I lost money holding Wedding Dinner PARTY.
Cheeky friends donating only cheap PANTY!
After marriage, nothing was EASY.
In one year, I became DADDY.
I can't support my family and our BABY.
Being tied down for life to repay 2 rooms HDB
and rising monthly utilities to PUB
My bank account has NO MONEY !
POSB balance is almost EMPTY.
DBS wants to charge me EXTRA FEE.
Insisting that "Nothing is FREE!"
So I moonlight as KARANG GUNI.
Many times I want to jump MRT.
But that is not EASY.
My wife cries: "Who is going to support me and our BABY?"
So I can't MATI !
I went to seek assistance from the MP
His reply was simple and easy.
"Vote for me, vote for me, vote for me".
He never tells me any convincing Policy.
How to help the poor with more GST?
Why I cannot have pay increase but they can have increase?
Before, my MP said "Vote for me, we give you sweeties".
Now, they want to increase salary, because "You voted me"..
They claim they made good economy for our country.
They benchmark themselves using GDP.
They said, "To get the best man, you have to pay high fee"
otherwise, they will join MNC. / /
And all your 'char bor' become maids in other COUNTRY.
Next will be the GST.
My boss say "no" to increase in salary,
It's really make me worry.
Our Health Ministry said let GP set their consultation fee.
If the GP charges high fee, don't let them see.
No money, how can healthy
If fall sick, can only mati
In hospital, can afford Class C.
I don't mind all nurses are aunty,
But only one doctor to see !
No money for operation, I Tan Si !!!!!!
Gerard, you memang kuat pandai ho? Er.. ya la, form 3 or form 5 or form 7, doesn't matter, all are brothers.
ReplyDeleteI bagus sini, sihat, so next time I think we just tell Basil to cook a pot of curry for us and bring to Foody Goody cafe and feast, how's that brother?
That is if we can't get to eat at the kopi shop where he's selling. I think his pieces of chicken is getting smaller, not like before, inflation la.