George and Gerard Get-together

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This photo was sent to me a few days ago. (You need a new phone camera, Georgie Boy ... the resolution just ain't good enough.  We have high standards on this blog! LOL).

Anyway, it looks like a great meeting of old chums in Kuching ... I reckon the two haven't met since way back in 1971 when Gerard left St Joe after Primary 6 and took up a scholarship to continue his education in Peninsula Malaysia. That's almost 40 years!!!

I'll leave GL & GH to comment further on the where and when and how ....

GL in the News ...

Yesterday while on my flight from KK to Kuching, I came across this news item in The Borneo Post, where our buddy GL was mentioned. There was also an accompanying photo. Actually Leo had mentioned it earlier in the day, but this was the first time I actually saw it.

The full text can be found on Borneo Post Online. Just click on THIS to link to it.

Anyway I thought since the online version doesn't show the photo, I'd include it below.

Nice going, Georgie boy!

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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Condolences to George & family

We are saddened to learn of the passing of George Lo's father on Saturday, July 4th 2009.

I remember him from our St Joe days, when he used to fetch his children from school or when I met him at one of his shops, if I happened to visit George. He was a kind and approachable man. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to the Lo family on their great loss.

Then & Now - Part 2 - UPDATED

It seems that many of you liked the 'Then & Now' coverage of our old friends. The blog's visitor count hit unprecedented levels for several days after that entry was posted (exceeding 60 unique visitors on one of the days!) We'll have to see whether we have enough material to sustain this series. I really need more of you to send in your photos - otherwise this may be one of the last of the "Now & Then" postings.

A challenge I face is when people don't have access to their old photos. My first recourse is to find their class photo from Ad Astra, but as you will see, the quality of the picture is not very good, and I'm still trying to find a higher resolution scan. If I can't show a picture of the person back then, then allow me some artistic license to substitute it - until such time you can provide or I can find a better photo.

First up is our old friend GL (Form 5 Sc, 1976). The "then" shots are of a very young Georgie boy taken from class photos from Primary 6 (1971) and Form 3 (1974). "Now" shows GL today, with the shot taken during CNY 2009. Looking suave as usual, our lawyer friend has his own law firm in Kuching and is actively involved in corporate and commercial litigation.

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Next we have NL (Form 5 Arts 1, 1976). On the left is a possible "then" picture of NL during those days on St Joe's sports track & field. The "now" picture was taken in Feb 2009 in Hanoi, where NL is based, managing the Vietnam subsidiary of a M'sian conglomerate. An avid golfer (handicap 10) , NL is keeping fit and looking good.

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Another well-known athlete from our St Joe days is JL (Form 5 Arts 1, 1976). "Then" is taken from the class photo in 1976. Apologies for the quality. JL is married to an "ang moh" lass and has been living in the UK for some time. He works for local government and is also active in the community. As playful as ever, one can expect funny and interesting e-mails on a regular basis if one gets on one of his distribution lists.
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Well folks, that's it for another "Then & Now" entry. Enjoy ... and do send in your photos PLEEEAAASSSEEE !