"Hawaii 50" Birthday Gallery

Most of us will either have turned or will be turning 50 this year. What a milestone! Happy birthday to all!
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There was a great suggestion from some of you that we share a photo or short videoclip of this momentous "Hawaii 50" birthday celebration. Whether big or small, elaborate or simple, at home or outside, with family or friends (or both), it doesn't really matter. Just send me one or two shots or clips of how you celebrated the occasion and I'll include it in this posting.
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Have a great day. Be happy and live your life to the fullest. As the old saying goes: What's important is not the years in your life, but the life in your years.


The "Hawaii 50" Celebrations

Younger viewers may not understand the significance of the "Hawaii 50" reference. Suffice it to say that it was a very popular TV show in the 70s with an unforgettable theme music. Boys, for old times sake, I'll let you the music transport you back to your teenage years again.

RC : Kuching, 15 April 2009

RC's 50th Birthday at Mr Ho’s Fine Food, Crown Tower.
Seated (L to R): RC, Jynelle ( little grand niece), Mrs RC
Standing ( L to R): daughters Jacinta & Caroline.

PC : Kuching, 23 Aug 2009

You've all seen the other posting of this grand occasion at the Ipoh Kopi Tiam in Kuching, which was a three-in-one: a reunion, welcome home for JK and a celebration of Pip's half century.

JY : Singapore, 26 Sept 2009

Top pic: Mr & Mrs WJ

Bottom pic: Cake 50 (no wisecracks about the doggie, please ;-)

JK : Plymouth, 11 October 2009

Wow, look at all the presents !!!

KCK : Kuala Lumpur, 18 October 2009

KCK's birthday cake, designed by his wife and son, reflects what he likes doing most

(can you see the similarities?)

C'mon, still awaiting more contributions from all you guys ...
xx

Reunion at Siem Reap (Day 4)

Many of our friends left Siem Reap in the early morning of 2nd Sept, but some of us (JY, JK + families, CLF) had evening flights, so could squeeze in a few more sightseeing visits around town. We decided on Artisans d'Angkor, the Old Market (a repeat visit) and then the Royal gardens. NL joined us for the Artisans visit, before leaving to catch his flight back.

Using a trio of tuk tuks, we started off ...

First we visited the Artisan d'Angkor workshop where poor, young people, usually from rural areas, are given the opportunity to develop skills in traditionals arts, like silk painting, wood carving, sculpture, etc.

Next it was back to the Old Market (see photos from previous day), before we headed to the Royal Gardens ...

Here we are at the special lounge at SR airport, waiting for our flight back. Wah, isn't Tuan Sinos looking real handsome !

All good things must come to an end eventually. And so it was with our Siem Reap trip. It will certainly be one holiday most of us won't easily forget.