Another Reconnection in Sibu ...

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Received this note from Ben today  ...

"Hi James
First meeting with Simon first time after Form 5 '76 in Sugarbun Sibu on Friday afternoon. I made an effort to call and meet him.Had a good chat with him and talk about our good old days and how time flies.Without your website we will not be able to connect so many long lost class and schoolmates of class of form5 '76...tks to you again Tuan Website Jaga Mr. James Yong"


Well, I'm just happy to see more reconnectons among old friends ...
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Adventures in South China (Part 1)

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From 17th-23rd April, a small group led by "old China hand", Ben Wong, visited a number of interesting locations in South China. The intrepid adventurers included Norbert Liew, Anthony Chung, Edward Chin, Robert Chin, Chris Chu (from a number of years after us) and Basil Wee (of Tabuan Jaya curry fame).

They had a whirlwind trip, going to Macau, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou and HK all in 7days.(note: some went seperate ways when they arrived at Zhuhai.)

It was a first trip to China/Macau/HK for Norbert, Edward and Basil.

Ben sent me quite a number of photos, so this posting will be spread over Part 1 and Part 2.

First we have a photo of the team in Macau. I believe this is at The Venetian casino ? Guys, help me out here.

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They were also in Zhuhai ...

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... and Shenzhen ...

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where they had some pampering of their feet ...

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after which they were ready for action again ...

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They also spent half a day at the Guangzhou fair.

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Later they went to the train station and took a bullet train ride to Shaoguan and back. It was an interesting ride, travelling at a top speed of 348 km/h.

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Well, I'll let the adventurers provide you with the details behind these photos.

More exciting stuff on Dongguan and Hong Kong, and in spas and singalongs. Watch out for Part 2.

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Ben's Adventures in China

As some of you know, our buddy Ben Wong is proposing a trip to various parts of China. And Ben does know China pretty well as he has been there some 7 or 8 times. Here are some photos that reflect adventures that he and his family took in the Middle Kingdom.

Ben, I'll need you to give a commentary of what's where ....

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Enjoy the scenes ... if you're nice to Ben, he may bring you to visit some of them !

CNY in Kuching - Ben & Boon Chiang

Here's a chance meeting over the Chinese New Year in Kuching ...

Ben and Boon Chiang at Mei San Restaurant, Kuching

With Ben's family (Mei Ling and Calvin)

Gong Xi Fa Cai to all !

You're most welcome to send me any photos of your happy CNY activities for sharing.

One Morning at Choon Hui Cafe ...

A bunch of the guys (and one lady) met up for breakfast at Choon Hui Cafe, on Ban Hock Road, Kuching, this morning.

LtoR: George, Gina (Mrs GL), Bob, Ben, Robert, Norbert & Datuk Justin Jinggut.
Jensen Ng Koon Teck was also there, but had to leave earlier. And Edmund Lee Ah See was the photographer.

Datuk Justin not only belanja'ed the breakfast and paid his RM100 dues for the Grand 50 Reunion, but on top of that, he contributed another RM500 in sponsorship of the Reunion. Hurray! Terima kasih, Datuk JJ, for your generosity!!!

Looks like the Organising Committee for the event is well on its way to making happen "the Mother of all Reunions" , as some have called it ... Great job, guys.
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