Happy 80th Birthday to Bro Albinus

I learnt that Bro Albinus O'Flaherty celebrated his 80th birthday this weekend. Bro Albinus was the former principal of St Joseph's Secondary School (1963-69) and Sacred Heart Sacondary School (1972-1986). He is also the author of  the book "A new dawn : history of the Archdiocese of Kuching (1976-2001)".

Bro Albinus, like all the other brothers, has done a great deal for education in Sarawak. I believe he is the last remaining La Salle brother in Kuching (and mostly probably in Sarawak), and resides at St Joe. He still oversees a tuition program for underserved students especially in rural areas around Kuching

My dad (also a Josephian in the 1940s) and I visited him briefly last Thursday, and Bro Albinus looks well and in good cheer.

I'm sure Bro Albinus would greatly appreciate your well-wishes or a quick visit if you were around our alma mater.
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"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 ...
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Videoclips from Ipoh Kopitiam Reunion

Self-explanatory. No comments necessary.

Just remember to turn up your PC volume & click the play icon.

and now the other one ...

What great memories these videoclips will make !

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Lunchtime Reunion at Ipoh Kopi Tiam (23 Aug 2009)

A lunchtime mini-reunion was organized by GL, BC and BW at the Ipoh Kopi Tiam, Kuching today. There were many attendees - in person and online.
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Here are the photos as the party began ...

Slowly the group forms ...

More friends arrive ...

GL and JK are here. JK is back for a holiday. He's normally based in Plymouth, UK


The place is equipped with wireless Internet access. Here come the Notebook PCs ..

Look, that's Khim (Mrs JK) sitting next to Pip ...

More friends meet up ...

Yum. That looks like curry chicken rice. Nice, Sim?


Bob Chew chatting with JY and CLK (m) ...

Nice cake. Happy Birthday Pip !
(Pip's normally based in KL, but is back in Kuching for the weekend)


Cake cutting online ...


Here's a group photo ... can someone name the individuals?




It was obviously a very fun session for all.

(More photo updates as I get them ...)

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