tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32490195855691845522024-03-16T09:10:02.625+08:00The Wise Old OwlI am Dick Yip, a retired Senior Education Officer specialising in PE, Sports and the Outdoors, with 4 decades of extensive experience at the Primary,Secondary, JC,TTC,NIE,Sports clubs and NSAs level.I have many diverse interests...travel,music,Badminton,Fishing,ukulele,history...
In 2008 was honoured as S'pore's 1st Active Ager INFOCOMM Champion Award Winner.
Appointed C3A Active Ager Silver Ambassador 2008,
Appointed INFOCOMM 123 Silver Ambassador 2008.Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.comBlogger905125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-67294974192678408862022-03-25T23:54:00.000+08:002022-03-25T23:54:24.757+08:00What happened to Morgan the Kidnapper ( Siang Lim Park Gunfight )?<span style="color: black;">Many of you who have read my recent previous post titled, " <strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Gunfight at Siang Lim Park August 1965</span></strong>", must have been left wondering what eventually happened to that elusive and most wanted gunman...<strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Morgan Teo aka Morgan the Kidnapper.</span></strong></span>
<span style="color: black;">If you have googled the net about this long-forgotten top criminal you would have been disappointed. There is practically nothing very much out there about him and a few of his infamous brethren in crime...top wanted killers and gunmen such as <em><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Oh Kim Kee</span></strong></em> and <em><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Lim Ban Lim</span></strong></em>. </span><div><span style="color: black;">But much have been reported about their legendary misdeeds mainly in the press of those years.</span> </div><div><span style="color: black;">Unk Dicko is certain he has news clips about some of these chaps...but have not located them yet. The reason I am so certain is I knew I had over the years, collected news reports of major crimes committed and their aftermath.</span> </div><div><span style="color: black;">Nevertheless, the answer to what eventually happened to Morgan the Kidnapper must be told.</span><span style="color: #336666;"> </span><div><span style="color: #336666;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">My recollection is based entirely on memory of the events as I can recall today. </span></strong></span>
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<span style="color: black;">Morgan Teo and his gang had been involved in a string of high profile kidnappings where ransom was paid for the release of those he captured. He was known to skip in and out of Singapore to nearby Indonesia. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">He was considered very dangerous. Besides the guns he always carried with him, he was also known to have quite an arsenal or cache of smuggled arms and weapons, such as hand grenades. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">That day in Siang Lim Park, he threw 2 of these grenades at the police ambush party. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">After fatally shooting <strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Inspector Allan Lim of the CID</span></strong>, he eluded capture and made his escape by climbing into the ceiling of the next terrace house. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">The next 2 houses the occupants have been earlier asked by the Police to leave their homes. </span> </div><div><span style="color: black;">Whenever a police officer has been killed by a criminal, a no-holds barred response from the police is expected. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">Morgan has to be captured dead or alive! </span><div><span style="color: black;">The police teams went into an overdrive mode in an all out attempt to pin-point his whereabouts. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">By making the fatal mistake of shooting dead a Singapore Police Officer, Morgan had in a way, signed his own death warrant. The heat was on! </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">It wasn't very long before the police confirmed his whereabouts. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">He was in the ceiling at the 3rd house. The police knew precisely where he was. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">They also knew from past experience he was likely heavily armed with several guns and even grenades.</span></div><div>Police took no chances.</div><div>The located house was surrounded from front and back.</div><div>Police using a loud hailer called for him to throw down his weapons and surrender.</div><div>Morgan responded by firing his guns.</div><div>Earlier, his henchman and a woman have already surrendered to the Police.</div><div>To end the stalemate, the Police attack team launched a front and back attack with grenades</div><div>and guns blazing away. </div><div>The house soon caught fire.</div><div>When the fire was put out by firemen they found his body on the ground ...burnt.</div><div>Around his neck there was a gold chain with his name " Morgan " inscribed.</div><div><b>UPDATE :</b>- </div><div>In later years more details of the heroic action of the Police officers involved in this</div><div>shoot out were published.</div><div>I have met personally with some of them including the late CID detective<b> Lionel de' Souza</b></div><div>who related details of his involvement that day.</div><div>I am a living eye-witness of that gun battle in <b>Aug 1965.</b></div><div><br /><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: times new roman;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-54871994605356406482011-11-13T23:47:00.003+08:002011-11-14T00:02:01.743+08:00Performance at The Esplanade - 14 Nov 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <a href="http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/nostalgic_moods/index.jsp">http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/nostalgic_moods/index.jsp</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Performing Stage at the Concourse</td></tr>
</tbody></table> How time flies again ! It was only last year in late August that I decided on something I had never seriously done before...forming a musical group mainly of seniors and retirees for musical singalongs and get togethers. To be sure of continuity and to attract more and new faces the happening must be regular, must provide a platform for others to come together to simply enjoy crooning together, play a musical instrument, share and learn. The main thing is that everyone must have FUN and enjoy what they are there for.<br />
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That was how it began. Once a week on a Wednesday, we'll meet at the Serangoon North Community Club soundproofed music room for our regular gig. Unk Dicko had to do practically everything from planning the sessions, sourcing the song lyrics and musical tabs, chords and notes. Getting them printed out so that files of songs are made...with the help of cc staff etc. Lots of stuff needed to be done.<br />
It took a lot of my time and effort. But it was always a labour of love to me especially when I see how happy and passionate some who first came turned out to be.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Concourse Performing Stage at Esplanade</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Within a month or so, I had been approached to get my "group" to entertain and perform at a number of public functions and events.</div>Most of the regular members had never performed on stage before a live audience. So it was a challenge for me to prepare them for this next hurdle in their changing life.<br />
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Since then, my Minstrels have performed big time as you can read in my earlier blogposts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unk Dicko and Esplanade Programmes Officer Desmond C</td></tr>
</tbody></table> On <strong><span style="font-size: large;">Monday 14 November 2011</span></strong>, my performing group known as " <strong>Dick Yip &The Minstrels</strong> " have been specially invited to perform at the opening of " <em><strong>A Date with Friends</strong></em>" which is a music festival under the Esplanade auspices.<br />
We will be the first to kick off the series with " <strong><span style="color: blue;">Nostalgic Moods</span></strong> "- entertaining at the Concourse.<br />
<strong>Time 7.15pm and 8.15 pm .</strong><br />
Free for all public.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Beautiful River scene by the Esplanade</td></tr>
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The grounds beside the Esplanade is so scenic and relaxing. It's a good setting to enjoy an early dinner with many restaurants and cafes there and simply stroll into the Concourse for relaxing music!<br />
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If you do that on Monday 14 Nov, come and say hello to me and my Minstrels. I'll be most happy if you do that!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dick Yip & The Minstrels</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Esplanade - picture source official website of the Esplanade</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-54340427379687851742011-09-09T16:13:00.000+08:002011-09-09T16:13:51.386+08:00Ukulele Uncle Dick sings a 50s tune<iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NcYglORGRZ0?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-37951023584475139182011-09-09T16:12:00.001+08:002011-09-09T16:12:45.249+08:00PM Speech highlights James Seah's memory of Bukit Ho Swee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-Laetp9QMZc?fs=1" width="480"></iframe></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-28339277525918579752011-08-04T18:25:00.000+08:002011-08-04T18:25:12.250+08:00Why no blogpost for over 3 months - Unk Dicko<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span closure_uid_ob6o8j="1102" style="color: black;">Hi all visitors, friends and readers of this blog,</span><br />
<span closure_uid_ob6o8j="1102" style="color: black;">More than 3 months have passed since my last blogpost in late April. I'm certain many must have wondered if I had gone on a long leave of absence or had been in poor health or simply was living in the 7th heaven somewhere or worse.. that I may have absconded from ever blogging again.</span><br />
<div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1083"><span style="color: black;">Touch wood, it's none of these things. The reason was due to something more down to earth. Let me explain.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1083"><br />
</div></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1103"><span style="color: black;">From the time I started on my IT journey of self-discovery which included my initial adventure into the world of blogging, I had always depended on my generally reliable desk-top computer system. It has served me well for the last 5 plus years. But I did not know that many of the parts making up the systems, the hardware may have only a shelf life of about 2 years, 3 if you are lucky. From time to time, breakdown will occur not necessary due to virus attacks or other malware.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1103"><br />
</div></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><span style="color: black;">The trouble is as a layman, you and I have no precise knowledge about such things as there are literally hundreds of parts, wires, cables that are part of a computer...which as I've said we know nuts about...especially when do these parts start "expiring ".</span></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><span style="color: black;">That's what I've been facing these past months...one part expiring after another. I changed the internal fan ( cooling system ) yet within days something else breaks down. A condenser got heated and melted. Had to change that whole segment/piece.</span></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><span style="color: black;">My computer engineer chap suggested that I buy a new set up. </span></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1104"><span style="color: black;">But it was not just the costs that made me wary.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1104"><br />
</div></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><span style="color: black;">My present system have ALL the stored info and data that I've patiently accumulated for over 5 years of often painstaking research and effort, things I need for my future Blog posts and future talks etc. They are all in the hard disk and I'm not prepared to lose all that precious stuff.</span></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1105"><span style="color: black;">Don't get me wrong..I'm not afraid someone hacks into my harddisk or anything like that. There is NOTHING of MONETARY or FINANCIAL value inside. I AVOID all internet banking/financial/transfer of money totally. </span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1105"><br />
</div></div><div closure_uid_r51l9x="1097"><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;"> So my suggestion was to set up a 2nd Desk top system which was done. This new system is a Dell Office system with the latest Windows 7 Ultimate with High Definition resolution. I connected it to my all my previous external applications...printer, scanner, etc..</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span closure_uid_ob6o8j="1106" style="color: black;"> My existing Acer computer desktop with Windows 7 system ( older system) was set up at another location in my living room... with no attachments.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;"> Then came the problem. Big problem.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">When I wanted to blog again, I found that most of my "saved" resources were not in the new Dell system. It has a new hard disk which did not completely transfer my old stuff in the Acer system. Many files were there but not the stuff I needed for blogging. Sigh !</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">Worse, my printer and scanner were not properly configured to work in sync with the new Dell system.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">My computer engineer chap conveniently neglected to do it properly..thus requiring me to call on his services again ( at his convenience of course ).</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">This to and froing went on until 2 days ago when he came to complete the job. But there are still some problems left hanging as I've discovered but will wait until a more opportune time to discuss this.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">At least, I can now resume my usual blogging life, at least 80 % of it.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">So much has happened in the last couple of months aorund us at home and abroad. For those past few months I have been more active on Facebook as an alternative...if any of you had noticed.</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">Thanks for all your PATIENCE !</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;">Duty calls. Service will resume as from today !</span></div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ob6o8j="1078"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Unk Dicko</strong></span></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-68985134587804865222011-04-23T03:37:00.000+08:002011-04-23T03:37:18.189+08:00Grandpa Uke entertaining "Live" at Nex Serangoon, Sunday 24 April 2011<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">Unk Dicko and his partner R C will again be entertaining </span><span style="color: red;">at NTUC Hypermart </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: red;">at Nex Serangoon on <strong>Sunday 24 April 2011 from 2 pm to 5 pm. </strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">Yes...3 solid hours of good ole' ukulele music that is guaranteed to bring back fond memories of the yesteryears. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">Grandpa Uke</span></strong> are in reality 2 real grandpas who have been performing publicly and privately for many years since the 90's.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">We have a wide repertoire of songs in our extensive collection. We'll be playing and singing a wide cross-section of songs that will include hits of the 50's, 60's, 70's , popular favourites, kiddie songs, funny songs, songs from movies, some jazz pieces, calypso hits, keroncong tunes...and more.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">Many members of the public have asked Unk Dicko when and where the next performance is going to be. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">Well, if you're free, do come on down to NTUC Hypermart at Level 3 Nex Serangoon.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">I understand there is much that is happening there on Sunday being the Easter weekend. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">Our last performance there was on the night of <strong>Tuesday 29 March</strong> as shown in the photos below. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">The next day, the store management told me that many of their customers and visitors gave very positive feedback about our stint. They wanted to know if we're coming back!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">So...yes, we'll certainly be there again on Sunday !</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">If you are interested in the ukulele, don't miss this.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">If you are a ukulele player and want to pick up some tips for improvement...do come.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;">If you like those songs of the good ole days...think no more, just come!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-70561318502077784832011-04-03T04:16:00.000+08:002011-04-03T04:16:40.923+08:00Unk Dicko and Minstrels entertaining today at Suntec City.The Active Ageing Carnival 2011 was officially launched yesterday, Saturday April 2nd at Suntec City Convention Centre by Minister Lim Boon Heng. I was at the official Opening together with several past Active Ager Winners.<br />
From my estimate the number of people who came has certainly increased over the previous years. It was jam-packed with not only the older folks but also younger people.<br />
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My Minstrels and I entertained the visitors with a selection of songs from 1.10 - 1.40 pm.<br />
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Today we will make our 2nd appearance at 2.20 pm at Level 3 with another super selection of songs.<br />
Quite a few people have been requesting for Unk Dicko to <strong>do a solo</strong> of<strong> IZ Kamakawiwo'ole 's</strong> version of<strong> "<em>Somewhere Over The Rainbow</em>".</strong><br />
I did a tiny portion of it on the FM 90.5 programme on Friday night with the Richmonds.<br />
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<em>If there's time, I will do a full SOLO version</em> ( my own version following the style of the great IZ ) at the Carnival this afternoon during our scheduled performance.<br />
<strong>Time: 2: 20 pm - 2. 55pm</strong><br />
Venue: Demo Performing area at Level 3.<br />
Don't miss it. Bring along your video camera if you wish to.<br />
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Ps: <strong>At 10 am sharp,</strong> at the Main Stage at level 4...I shall be modelling some sports attire together with my 4 year old darling grandson 'baby T'.<br />
Never done one before. This is the first time I'm actually doing a routine to music. Same for baby T...it's absolutely terrifying for him!<br />
No idea whether he might just go on strike at the very last minute....still.<br />
He's only doing so because of me. Love him!<br />
Cheers!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unk Dicko and the Minstrels entertaining the crowd</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-76212219588538661822011-04-02T04:46:00.001+08:002011-04-02T04:49:34.470+08:00Unk Dicko and his Ukulele on FM 90.5 Gold "live".<span style="color: black;">Last night I was the special guest of Radio station Gold 90.5 FM hosted by father and son team of Brian and Mark Richmond. Brian received me at MediaCorp's reception area at about 7.30 pm and drove me to another building which housed the Radio section.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">As we entered the soundproof studio of Gold 90.5, Mark was at the controls "live". As soon as the music came on, he stood up and came over to shake my hands warmly. I have known Brian previously and I can say for certain that they both have great chemistry as father and son to jointly co-host the programmes they are doing.</span><span style="color: black;"> It was infectious as they were jibing each other...and that makes three of us. I have a similar propensity.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Though it wasn't the first time I've been on Radio, still there should be some apprehension when that was going out truly "live". Glad to say I was not one bit nervous...just acting and being my normal self.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">And that made it easy to go with the flow of that live segment as managed by Brian and Mark.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The theme and subject matter was about the Ukulele., the impact it had on my life and the surge in interest today.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The feedback I'd received from those who caught the 1 hour programme aired live was absolutely positive and inspiring.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Special Thanks to Brian and Mark!</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">You have helped give more life to that little fella ( the ukulele ).</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Keep the music going and the good times rolling!</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The ukulele community out there will appreciate this too.</span><br />
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Unk Dicko<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">They are truly a super, fabulous pair ...Brian and Mark</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Unk Dicko with the Radio host legend himself...Brian Richmond</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Wow, Mark has really grown real tall !</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Unk Dicko with Brian and Mark inside Gold 90.5 FM studio</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-36668603932340286812011-03-31T16:08:00.000+08:002011-03-31T16:08:31.644+08:00MediaCorp FM 90.5 invites Unk Dicko for "live" Ukulele performance tomorrow night.<span style="color: black;">My favourite local radio station is <strong>Gold 90.5</strong> and that goes for my wifey too. We simply love to be surprised by the fabulous songs of the good old days that come over the airwave from this station mostly hosted by the incomparable Brian Richmond himself. Recently, his son Mark joined him in a father and son thing and it's definitely a first of sorts in radio folklore.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Yesterday ( Wednesday 30 march ) I received a pleasant surprise...a phone call from Brian himself.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">We chatted like old friends for awhile before he sprang the surprise. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><em>He wanted me to be his "Special Guest" on Friday,s programme segment called the <span style="color: red;">"HOT SEAT".</span></em></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Friday happens to be tomorrow April 1 2011...but this is no April Fools' joke I can assure you!</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Apparently there are reports of a surge in ukulele interest among people in Singapore. On Tuesday the New Paper carried a double page write-up about the current ukulele interest level. And on that very night the "Grandpa Uke" duo ( R Chee and Unk Dicko ) were entertaining the shoppers "live" at Fairprice Hypermart at Nex Serangoon.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The topic for tomorrow night: <em>We'll be discussing the <strong>UKULELE</strong> and its impact on my life from the early years to the present. That will not be the only thing....there's much more.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Brian has requested me to provide him with a couple of songs that will feature in my personal all time favourites list.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Sigh...I have so many and it will not do justice to leave out the rest !</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Nevertheless, the songs I had narrowed down to are the ones that have most emotional impact and meaning whenever they are played or sung.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><em>So which are the songs?</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I won't let the cat out of the bag yet...in fact, I think I'll leave all that to Mr Gold 90.5 himself to reveal the mystery.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">So whereever you may be...</span><span style="color: red;">tune in to <span style="color: black;"><strong>FM 90.5</strong></span> tomorrow starting from <strong><span style="color: black;">8 pm</span></strong> sharp.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">It's going out "live".</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Those of you who missed my earlier ukulele performances on radio a few years ago will get a chance</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">to hear solid, pure ukulele sounds and songs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Friday April 1 from 8 - 9 pm. Don't miss it!</span><br />
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<strong>Homestretch</strong><br />
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Weekdays: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM<br />
TIME : 5pm to 9pm <br />
SMS Keyword : HOME<br />
DJ: Brian and Mark Richmond <br />
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Gold 90FM makes radio history with the first-ever Father and Son pairing of Brian and Mark Richmond on the evening drive show the Homestretch. Mark makes a return to radio to helm the Homestretch from 5pm to 9pm Monday to Fridays.<br />
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You'll be Riding with the Richmonds with great songs and tongue-in-cheek humour spiced with interesting segments to captivate and entertain the senses. With both father and son having credible sports casting experience, you can expect a healthy debate on the English football league and such like. There will also be interactive elements to engage the listeners.<br />
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A 'Celebration Surprise call' segment will enable listeners to get the duo to call on a loved one or friend celebrating a special day.<br />
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The Playback in the<strong> 8 o'clock hour</strong> will feature the Top Ten songs in the UK and the US for that particular day for a specific year interspersed with interesting historical events.<strong> And once a week on a Friday, Mark and Brian will entertain a special guest in the<span style="color: red;"> Hot Seat.</span> They will share their favourite songs and give us an insight into their world.</strong><br />
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There will be lots of surprises coming your way as you Ride Home with the Richmonds on the Homestretch. Catch it on Gold 90FM, Monday to Fridays 5pm - 9pm.<br />
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Send your SMS to 72346<br />
*Each SMS costs 30 cents. This SMS service is provided by MediaCorp Technologies Pte Ltd, customer service hotline 68777132.<br />
Reach the Richmonds by email:<em> <a href="mailto:homestretch@mediacorp.com.sg">homestretch@mediacorp.com.sg</a></em><br />
( The above is from MediaCorp Gold 90.5 FM website )Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-36710140959603402092011-03-29T15:11:00.000+08:002011-03-29T15:11:36.763+08:00Grandpa Uke ...entertaining LIVE tonight at Nex Hypermart, Serangoon.<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjOaIwe3jOjTxlX6Yn8hSDtdt5t0crYJQ3k9OuPAFCqn40IrFp12IfsA5dnuEX-rj0JDC2aSTcitC0uGa4LbFFJymKYhOrdU96X3Q3tttS-I8SR4m0stMpEm7mVEjsFNvOxaPFLcVmjM/s1600/AAC+09+042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjOaIwe3jOjTxlX6Yn8hSDtdt5t0crYJQ3k9OuPAFCqn40IrFp12IfsA5dnuEX-rj0JDC2aSTcitC0uGa4LbFFJymKYhOrdU96X3Q3tttS-I8SR4m0stMpEm7mVEjsFNvOxaPFLcVmjM/s320/AAC+09+042.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="color: black;">The last 2 months or so I have spent much of my time going through all my collection of song books, song files, music CDs, music albums for the purpose of re-organising the many resources for easy retrieval based on song index, song type and other such things.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> In doing so, I found it was necessary to look at many of the song lyrics to correct obvious mistakes. Many of these songs did not come with music notes or even chord tabs. So, I had to source for them on the internet. When that produced nothing, I play the song out myself and write down the chord tabs.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">It was a time-consuming labour of love.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">In doing so, there were many bright moments like when I found better chord arrangements for a previously popular song...with good intro and a good ending as well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">My work is not finished yet. Will require many more months of hardwork.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><strong>Tonight, Tuesday 29 March 2011</strong>...something interesting is happening at <span style="color: black;"><strong>NTUC Fairprice Hypermart at Nex Serangoon Central</strong><em>.</em></span> The Hypermart is located on level 3. Nex Mall is above the Serangoon MRT station.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>From 7 - 9 pm,</strong> Unk Dicko and Richard Chee my close ukulele partner, will be entertaining "live" within the premises of the Hypermart.<span style="color: #cc0000;"> Grandpa Uke</span> is what we will call ourselves. Some members of my Minstrel Performing group may also be coming. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">NTUC Fairprice has engaged us to provide "live" songs and music within the store.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Why Tuesday ?</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">I think it's because Tuesday is the day seniors aged 60 + get more discount than other days of shopping.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">So come on down to shop and join in the night of music and fun. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">We will be playing a very good selection of songs. And if you have a personal favourite just shout it out and we will oblige.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">See you there!</span>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-74064850904912167242011-03-19T02:30:00.001+08:002011-03-19T02:37:15.737+08:00Watch. Dream. Be Inspired!<iframe title="YouTube video player" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vksdBSVAM6g" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I was browsing at my favourite bloglinks when I saw this video clip highlighted on <span style="color:#6600cc;">Ageless Voice</span>, a website belonging to my good friend Eleanor. Apparently she attended an informal meet up of some members of the club<strong> SILVER TSUNAMI ASIA</strong> ( <a href="http://www.silvertsunami.asia)at/">www.silvertsunami.asia)<span style="color:#000000;">at</span></a> the East Coast area a few days ago. This clip was highlighted in their discussion.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Based on a true story of these elderly men, average age 81 years, who decided to return to doing what they had done as a group of close buddies in their young days....riding motorcycles! There were 6 of them originally but unfortunately one had passed away.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Dicko knows and understand what they must have felt when their situation, circumstances and their bodies 'prevented' them from enjoying life to the fullest, especially that of their first love - riding their motorcycles again.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I am still the only one among my peers enjoying the freedom of riding today and everyday. The rest of my riding friends have given up donkey years ago.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">As long as I am alive...I will continue to ride the freeways, safely.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This videoclip produced by Ogilvy Taiwan is truly one of the most inspirational clips I've seen. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">It has garnered some 1.8 million hits already.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">If you are like most seniors and elderly folks leading a sedentary and mundane lifestyle, watching this clip will make you want to jump up and do things. Perhaps even radicalise your</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">thoughts and actions. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Watch. Dream. Be Inspired!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-81812252544848212832011-02-28T21:29:00.002+08:002011-02-28T21:35:53.716+08:00Orangutan and the Hound<a href="http://5thworld.com/Paradigm/Postings/!Wisdom/OrangutanAndHound.html"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Orangutan and the Hound</strong></span></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><br /><br /></strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">I received this clip today from a close friend. It's such an incredible love of sharing and bonding between a stray hound dog and an orangutan.<br />It must be shared here.<br /><br />How we poor humans can learn so much from just these 2 animals !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Click on the red link above and watch.</em></span>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-39444521633543079582011-02-26T22:56:00.001+08:002011-02-26T22:58:52.569+08:00New Shaw Theatre at Nex Serangoon...my experience.<span style="color:#000000;">On Tuesday 15 February 2011 unk Dicko was invited to the private and exclusive pre-opening sampling of what the latest in cinematic luxury.. theatres can offer. It comes as no surprise that Shaw Theatres Pte Ltd, a household name for enjoying movies, has taken things to a higher level.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The invitation I had received came with a request...that I would hopefully blog about the experience of watching a movie at the Shaw Theatre Premier Hall which seats only 48 patrons plus 2 handicapped seats. They have 2 such luxury halls named simply Premier Hall 1 and Hall 2...both similar in structure.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This is my response to that request from</span><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.omy.sg/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.omy.sg/</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> which invited me.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">That night, my wifey D2 came along for the experience. Nex at Serangoon is conveniently situated right where Serangoon MRT station is. So, we decided to park our car and take the MRT down. The trains were as usual fully packed around 6.35 pm. This was my first ever visit to Nex. D2 had been there before and reminded me not to drive there if possible as parking lots are very limited. We had hoped to have some dinner within the gigantic new mall. But the crowds here were just like those at Vivo City.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Many eating places were packed.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">There is a certain hugeness about this mall and the escalators are strung further apart...making sure you have to navigate and walk pass all the shops. Maybe it's intentional huh !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">We decided to skip dinner and headed straight for the Theatre on Level 4. There, Alvin from OMY met me and handed me 2 premium tickets. There were some other invitees too...mostly fellow bloggers much, much younger than Unk Dicko.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">We presented our tickets and were led into the exclusive Lounge where Premium patrons can have their wine, drinks and dine in comfort before a show. The set up is sleek and really classy with a bevy of smart-looking uniformed staff waiting to serve you well. I had my camera with me and asked if I could snap some pictures. " Certainly sir", one staff said. They were all polite to a perfect "T".</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The Premier Lounge is the place where you could have some pre-screening drinks or meals, have a chat or just prepare for the movie. It is not open to patrons of the other halls. There is a substantial Food and Beverage list and comes with some discounts for patrons. D2 and I decided to head straight in to check out the interior of the Premier Hall.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">As soon as we stepped inside and looked around, the first thing that impressed is the spaciousness...lots of space between each row and aisle, unlike the usual cinemas. No wonder, it will accomodate only about 50 people in all.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRF9yjtu4VLEV6YDHBXixOu9CgR-czMjyIO3Tm2dVeQ7SY2QJ3QwnJD-KuC7YkNPlwkoacGCAZhTjQD1RKBenWeqxaRb8gP7ffYbXSdkzTgUBxsuYWyY6wwMyEUO4K8QUMPC5mKmCQdeM/s1600/Shaw.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575066096232560914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRF9yjtu4VLEV6YDHBXixOu9CgR-czMjyIO3Tm2dVeQ7SY2QJ3QwnJD-KuC7YkNPlwkoacGCAZhTjQD1RKBenWeqxaRb8gP7ffYbXSdkzTgUBxsuYWyY6wwMyEUO4K8QUMPC5mKmCQdeM/s400/Shaw.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">There is plenty of legroom for everyone. The super deluxe seats are made of the softest leather which adds to the comfort. Each pair of seat comes with a small oval mini table on which a F and B menu list is placed. A tiny table-lamp is attached for your convenience of reading in the dark.<br /></span><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0n3i2HMJMLVJ9soOE7lW0Cc5owPCMbLN3u2UvjrMwgJY8C6no8n-oPLFNjNPHy_pLjcn9dL9-ofRxe7SelgqNE8hZ0l9Ar1w_CrL-PO8b_xQmjHIumf0Q2rKOOOwzL3H2z8Hw8fTWLo/s1600/Shaw+3.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 283px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575065896828352866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0n3i2HMJMLVJ9soOE7lW0Cc5owPCMbLN3u2UvjrMwgJY8C6no8n-oPLFNjNPHy_pLjcn9dL9-ofRxe7SelgqNE8hZ0l9Ar1w_CrL-PO8b_xQmjHIumf0Q2rKOOOwzL3H2z8Hw8fTWLo/s400/Shaw+3.jpg" /></span></a><br /><div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">This is Shaw's news release which I got when doing some checks.<br /></span><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefkJtKckD2OE-9uO7ayK7-6t6Wor2lWVvWGlSkXq4hPKhUYiBBep53ukAb2JEpdfhFdPanQ_JJ947GtIruHloJt6Lnt5nc0dlhI5SclNX6vR4SloW61fEn_691tovALi4ExlLLHNI2Ag/s1600/Shaw+2.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 313px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575065714233832834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefkJtKckD2OE-9uO7ayK7-6t6Wor2lWVvWGlSkXq4hPKhUYiBBep53ukAb2JEpdfhFdPanQ_JJ947GtIruHloJt6Lnt5nc0dlhI5SclNX6vR4SloW61fEn_691tovALi4ExlLLHNI2Ag/s400/Shaw+2.jpg" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">[ Above: The interior of Premier Hall and the yummy F and B list food ]</span></div><div><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The seats come with full adjustable reclining button. Press the button fully and it almost becomes a bed. A high quality blanket is provided for each seat. It is a sheer class act I must say.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Many cinemas are too cold for comfort and patrons without a jacket suffer.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">New, fresh blankets will be used for each showtime.<br />What's our verdict about the seats?</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Absolutely worth the money for the ticket price.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">It's taking luxury to another level.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbDK3NFMYotT9dgibaU65fca79jAGh2mTqx4AlbLTN6_SAoJdW3kr2LtWcI7Nm8MIA5mntiJtY9JAbEwn1LJkR3CAPJ952dOgYpu_6pQfnHSosx2lLhO2XHy61sdmrM7CimtIdeQJkjQ/s1600/Shaw+tickets.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 185px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575065476033079698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbDK3NFMYotT9dgibaU65fca79jAGh2mTqx4AlbLTN6_SAoJdW3kr2LtWcI7Nm8MIA5mntiJtY9JAbEwn1LJkR3CAPJ952dOgYpu_6pQfnHSosx2lLhO2XHy61sdmrM7CimtIdeQJkjQ/s400/Shaw+tickets.JPG" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">These are our 2 ticket foils. They are actually silver in background.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvw5W6ifFpO2Nnak2_VGcfOmT2IEhUs3Vr6NFgv7d74g08QK5y7lJwL1jd7SsF-ivLsJF-3vg9MN7A2JuOaEelpHJRZW8ZcI_tIueSEfI_1LOAX8EtbC0mkcoSijbfLeRBLmc4Bno6Vc/s1600/NEX+003.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064954971548578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvw5W6ifFpO2Nnak2_VGcfOmT2IEhUs3Vr6NFgv7d74g08QK5y7lJwL1jd7SsF-ivLsJF-3vg9MN7A2JuOaEelpHJRZW8ZcI_tIueSEfI_1LOAX8EtbC0mkcoSijbfLeRBLmc4Bno6Vc/s400/NEX+003.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">We were there for the new movie Rabbit Hole starring Nicole Kidman.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnuDO7OcwP-kXvYheq67j8_QMwr0Fr_-foIANzdenFk_SA4ZuOhiUp1hq7XwTFdMf461f-gJDzx_pSnrgT0eSOSq_Qm6xdUC1rsKrQSoIp-4C-WmAsUIdjbD5kheOgXwfnebIhzayKyM/s1600/NEX+005.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064775145851394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnuDO7OcwP-kXvYheq67j8_QMwr0Fr_-foIANzdenFk_SA4ZuOhiUp1hq7XwTFdMf461f-gJDzx_pSnrgT0eSOSq_Qm6xdUC1rsKrQSoIp-4C-WmAsUIdjbD5kheOgXwfnebIhzayKyM/s400/NEX+005.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMKe1hMcvX29BAbwMNqsIRCBYQQTrEiUAfLOd4MYJo6x2hm2ag5602cEGnWXpNgQnyjeZt4imfiK2Nkyn4kHxoGBil7z-MuA44e53aRceRpEnyC0MpOrWJ1Hagar0jeqGvNDdFR2XsaY/s1600/NEX+011.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064627988559730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMKe1hMcvX29BAbwMNqsIRCBYQQTrEiUAfLOd4MYJo6x2hm2ag5602cEGnWXpNgQnyjeZt4imfiK2Nkyn4kHxoGBil7z-MuA44e53aRceRpEnyC0MpOrWJ1Hagar0jeqGvNDdFR2XsaY/s400/NEX+011.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">At the entrance of the Premier Lounge.<br /> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWTef8B42XKHMJ_LTtcDWpo7uabmOEPaVuwZpawKSVcTtuaJIHMEarWxJdrBGk1LdKHEvyOCSF35nMdjocylP3E-tx6nDp_flDbngHdKMs19ATFPttpJtwpAr6Jbjzw-4OxaGLMZlARA/s1600/NEX+009.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064447554836930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWTef8B42XKHMJ_LTtcDWpo7uabmOEPaVuwZpawKSVcTtuaJIHMEarWxJdrBGk1LdKHEvyOCSF35nMdjocylP3E-tx6nDp_flDbngHdKMs19ATFPttpJtwpAr6Jbjzw-4OxaGLMZlARA/s400/NEX+009.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The bar of the Lounge.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpUsharoQBTEzJDNJ3kWokU4aH8IyXws-uvagMWuQRSdkjY-ZkT-uhI3YkMI5LBgV4F_G0uSZs_ryB_Yrxlcejb3OvDRpdoXnAvRunU8B2jyXzrBpFyUx0Fx7dMefK0s8Nw8GUYRM4PE/s1600/NEX+010.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064288517094162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpUsharoQBTEzJDNJ3kWokU4aH8IyXws-uvagMWuQRSdkjY-ZkT-uhI3YkMI5LBgV4F_G0uSZs_ryB_Yrxlcejb3OvDRpdoXnAvRunU8B2jyXzrBpFyUx0Fx7dMefK0s8Nw8GUYRM4PE/s400/NEX+010.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnbRSs5f75nHQ1N8HxmQ6_EhsXdGkwYtbU2WQYJWZCljIBYk1_hyphenhyphendd3Y5BiZ2YeRgQdCUjetFFh-7eW4rfJVWHh_85OBq0QkTg3VYniUltIPVVwt1fM0ZhU3SKZJ-Ev60dLG7xPNXiGw/s1600/NEX+007.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575064092229376594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnbRSs5f75nHQ1N8HxmQ6_EhsXdGkwYtbU2WQYJWZCljIBYk1_hyphenhyphendd3Y5BiZ2YeRgQdCUjetFFh-7eW4rfJVWHh_85OBq0QkTg3VYniUltIPVVwt1fM0ZhU3SKZJ-Ev60dLG7xPNXiGw/s400/NEX+007.jpg" /></span></a><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">We decided to try out their Lounge menu. Even though it was dark, the service was still excellent with the waiters even kneeling down on one knee to attend to your needs. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The food?</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">No complaints....very well done !<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RYLViLV24r5PzSSXtNpdn1EussacZIv3acsy4pzqLKtak9mlX4nTJKWuDkLM_WwiAbNt2l80qDWNJ0TsO3KlVL7Yp1ycsXqhBpIBa5GSsAxEv6xEqiEfMu9GheDphjx2NEYX0RAEjqg/s1600/NEX+006.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 413px; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575063932818562786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RYLViLV24r5PzSSXtNpdn1EussacZIv3acsy4pzqLKtak9mlX4nTJKWuDkLM_WwiAbNt2l80qDWNJ0TsO3KlVL7Yp1ycsXqhBpIBa5GSsAxEv6xEqiEfMu9GheDphjx2NEYX0RAEjqg/s400/NEX+006.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The movie we watched was not one we would normally have gone to. It is not "my kind" of movie and is the same for my wifey.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">But it was an enjoyable and memorable outing for us. We had never eaten a meal like we did in a cinema before.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">So, that was a 1st !</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">And we won't forget in a long while yet.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;">All in all, this was a memorable experience for me and D2.</span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RYLViLV24r5PzSSXtNpdn1EussacZIv3acsy4pzqLKtak9mlX4nTJKWuDkLM_WwiAbNt2l80qDWNJ0TsO3KlVL7Yp1ycsXqhBpIBa5GSsAxEv6xEqiEfMu9GheDphjx2NEYX0RAEjqg/s1600/NEX+006.jpg"></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RYLViLV24r5PzSSXtNpdn1EussacZIv3acsy4pzqLKtak9mlX4nTJKWuDkLM_WwiAbNt2l80qDWNJ0TsO3KlVL7Yp1ycsXqhBpIBa5GSsAxEv6xEqiEfMu9GheDphjx2NEYX0RAEjqg/s1600/NEX+006.jpg"></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-54780847736559632592011-02-07T23:38:00.005+08:002011-02-07T23:50:01.024+08:00Must listen..Hokkien local food song !<iframe title="YouTube video player" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G63XbiyPrpY" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">All food lovers whether from Singapore, Malaysia or even Indonesia will love this video-clip.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">It is almost like a running commentary of all the top local hawker food we have come to love.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">And singing it in Hokkien dialect somehow makes it seems tastier !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Don't believe me?</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Play the video, watch and listen.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Me...I'm going for my 'prata' or 'char kway teow' break right now !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-49533117734206558192011-01-27T16:12:00.001+08:002011-01-27T16:14:14.305+08:00Great World...recapturing the fun of childhood !<span style="color:#000000;">At the opening night of the recreated Great World Amusement park at Sengkang, I made it a point that my 3 older grandkids will get some exposure of</span><span style="color:#336666;"><em> the heady excitement of those days, <strong>50 odd years ago</strong>.</em></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I am referring to the tikam stalls and the stalls offering games that required some " skill " to carry out the challenge. Yes, it's actually a challenge of sorts but always tilted heavily in favour of the stall operator nevertheless.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Despite the not so obvious disadvantages known or unknown to the potential participants, many simply could not resist the " it looks so easy, mum...I want to try it! " attraction.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">So, many doting dads and mums and grandmums like my wifey queued up flashing shiny $ 50 notes to buy more than the required number of tokens. Each token cost $3 which is the minimum for any game or tikam stall.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBBWF7na4PPyDeFG0me8udcUxDe1EfBuw6nqqmmCmsnumvL_3-5NaRmE0EFE-hV1EM0_cO8zHhHjpB0k_3JLF8KQk6ARQk2k_l9a8GfFw7mwwRH66FCy9JKq7rdVNyMiqgRSaLRWPlco/s1600/Ringo+open+003.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566761261137548194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBBWF7na4PPyDeFG0me8udcUxDe1EfBuw6nqqmmCmsnumvL_3-5NaRmE0EFE-hV1EM0_cO8zHhHjpB0k_3JLF8KQk6ARQk2k_l9a8GfFw7mwwRH66FCy9JKq7rdVNyMiqgRSaLRWPlco/s400/Ringo+open+003.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">One of the popular 'skill' stall is <strong><em>the shooting gallery</em></strong>. There are 3 air-pop guns that shoot the bottlecork out of the muzzle. The targets are any of the 3 pingpong balls placed on a bottle each.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">It look pretty easy and straight forward before trying. The distance is slighty 2.5 metres only.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This white-haired gentleman was the first to have a go. He looked every inch an ex-SAF trained commando. Taking proper careful aim...remembering all the shooting cues, he readied, steadied, aimed and fired. Three times...pop, pop and pop. He missed all 3 times !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The ping pong balls never shifted an inch.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rggiiBEG3epi2yOwtX0eKj64D8E7AseGv7IzUNrj4k-kICbcMRdR5jOHeYVUBrWZglLU2xYEiTfR90t5Q7fbtxj-ljmlwSsxh_CPblYOsMK__6_5V2xsTwIW55incCv4ZZFQzzY4Qr8/s1600/Ringo+open+002.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566761118492963490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rggiiBEG3epi2yOwtX0eKj64D8E7AseGv7IzUNrj4k-kICbcMRdR5jOHeYVUBrWZglLU2xYEiTfR90t5Q7fbtxj-ljmlwSsxh_CPblYOsMK__6_5V2xsTwIW55incCv4ZZFQzzY4Qr8/s400/Ringo+open+002.jpg" /></span></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The guy looked at the gun examining it closely and decided to change for another. His earlier failures goaded him.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">He tried taking even better aim but I was sorry to see him miss all 3 shots again.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDwO6jFaa3HySQCXF7-QY15kah9ZDWna-6u1o_NRmyvYZ1qh7IoUwQyDAhexH2PsvWyBXmPorM_oBGMKX7FWUGNFOmV80mJif3jxAVayDP4CjNdsm3RA_-9Ouohuz5ZWDSS4S2e7oScU/s1600/Ringo+open+001.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760954701214722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDwO6jFaa3HySQCXF7-QY15kah9ZDWna-6u1o_NRmyvYZ1qh7IoUwQyDAhexH2PsvWyBXmPorM_oBGMKX7FWUGNFOmV80mJif3jxAVayDP4CjNdsm3RA_-9Ouohuz5ZWDSS4S2e7oScU/s400/Ringo+open+001.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Meanwhile, my grandsons were watching all this and one of them was hooked.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">He wanted very much to have a go probably encouraged by all his playing with the recent fad of</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">"nerf" guns.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">We encouraged him.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Though Unk Dicko was once a classified sharpshooter, I left him alone preferring for him to enjoy the experience on his own.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yvihhPvn_k97TnSIwUtAWocAoO4a8vh_U3uiuMyiomGBkdfuHYvZAMp5oz_lXVbicvvZPb3G35HMhYNUbkBb1PE6WVKNrUmIfAxByvCSdQ_RihlvBmnqwS6pZXPCIRL6Li2wKUKKbDE/s1600/Ringo+open+004.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760802056358162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yvihhPvn_k97TnSIwUtAWocAoO4a8vh_U3uiuMyiomGBkdfuHYvZAMp5oz_lXVbicvvZPb3G35HMhYNUbkBb1PE6WVKNrUmIfAxByvCSdQ_RihlvBmnqwS6pZXPCIRL6Li2wKUKKbDE/s400/Ringo+open+004.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Dicko carrying the younger grandkid who seemed mesmerised by everything there...the sights, the sounds and the ambience of wonderland.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03wmJPCT6uNM6YWHaqW_4O7j00ybUfm3FGCXOacgp-CxkQAB6XqPnQVoTgJhGZrHOtPggYmK475Aw2f2oOZB22jf7Vg1pLahNhLY1823J5Qu5vcAlEfzqdfp5tel8gXffsW6jIZPsVjo/s1600/Ringo+open+011.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760645222279794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03wmJPCT6uNM6YWHaqW_4O7j00ybUfm3FGCXOacgp-CxkQAB6XqPnQVoTgJhGZrHOtPggYmK475Aw2f2oOZB22jf7Vg1pLahNhLY1823J5Qu5vcAlEfzqdfp5tel8gXffsW6jIZPsVjo/s400/Ringo+open+011.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"> Probably the most popular attraction in the park is the <em><strong>Bumper Car rides.</strong></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Queues started forming as soon as it was opened. Even adults got into the act!</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Each car seats 2 persons and cost $ 6 each person. They are controlled electronically. As soon as it starts, an old-time song will be played like "papa loves mambo, mama loves mambo" over the system. The duration of the ride lasts as long as the song lasts.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGQLCRGPGA-8HVWWHez4OzOJM7fKbAxB7zXWWmDK3xJfRgAnQsXLW3JujAbKHt5TJP_sk2IzgNiqVhc6t0mDjfJyCTCmLetVvvvWbc8mIpIBH4NIU3fuld7ijLDHfXZGt6tNv0s8YmNk/s1600/Ringo+open+012.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760470911551026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGQLCRGPGA-8HVWWHez4OzOJM7fKbAxB7zXWWmDK3xJfRgAnQsXLW3JujAbKHt5TJP_sk2IzgNiqVhc6t0mDjfJyCTCmLetVvvvWbc8mIpIBH4NIU3fuld7ijLDHfXZGt6tNv0s8YmNk/s400/Ringo+open+012.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The fun and thrill in Bumper car rides is to move your car in ways to bump into other cars.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">That's why they are called bumper cars.<br />Much enjoyment, laughter and yells result.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Be prepared that your kids will ask for several repeats like mine did!<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheofNdC18CNzL1eV5T4W_XHnPtZ7hsi4XJ9T5THhat2UaBeqdWA9Ch-rTTRlKfZ_yCLKfishoGdnuz1IWTwh2hLzV0oDx8u7KBTHkW65IiAN1sNuJ7rPBIG8uJC4aHMFPPNSTDpTk_C74/s1600/Ringo+open+013.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760323304855394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheofNdC18CNzL1eV5T4W_XHnPtZ7hsi4XJ9T5THhat2UaBeqdWA9Ch-rTTRlKfZ_yCLKfishoGdnuz1IWTwh2hLzV0oDx8u7KBTHkW65IiAN1sNuJ7rPBIG8uJC4aHMFPPNSTDpTk_C74/s400/Ringo+open+013.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This is definitely one activity that reminded me so much of the fun we used to have in those bygone worlds of old.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Now the kids and also older adults get a chance to live or relive those days.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKgqaYmL8nwIVGQbMn38fMZFgxdmHbMmQqaD_F0bYM5fQ7yJYNEGqB5scNQHBJV4z4nQ6hYYtL619K2NVbz_Hvm5K7ujEY9SEHJLhGGmlpUI3lq2tVfzHk3vTxXkFkcf_94i_UcRsDEM/s1600/Ringo+open+018.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566760148611170322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKgqaYmL8nwIVGQbMn38fMZFgxdmHbMmQqaD_F0bYM5fQ7yJYNEGqB5scNQHBJV4z4nQ6hYYtL619K2NVbz_Hvm5K7ujEY9SEHJLhGGmlpUI3lq2tVfzHk3vTxXkFkcf_94i_UcRsDEM/s400/Ringo+open+018.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Ringo had come out with this interesting <strong><em>water attraction.</em></strong>..a self-powered boat ride.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">This is only for kids and is very safe.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Very shallow inflated pool that provides another super dimension of fun for kids.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;">There are many other attractions in the park. Those who have not been there should make it a point to visit and relive your golden past again.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-14241554900366837262011-01-24T23:05:00.001+08:002011-01-24T23:06:27.662+08:00Great World Amusement Revival at Sengkang<span style="color:#000000;">It has been decades since all the 3 famous 'Worlds' in Singapore had totally disappeared from our landscape leaving only nostalgic memories of an age and time that have altogether vanished. Even then, only the oldtimers among our people would have better recollections of those wonderful times they had spent in any of the 3 separate 'Worlds'....<strong><em>Happy World, New World </em></strong>and<strong><em> Great World.</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">After their eventual closure, there was no attempt made by any businessman or anyone for that matter to rebuild and resurrect any of the previous Amusement parks. Not until the latest movie </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">"<span style="color:#990000;">The Great Great Great World</span> ", a locally produced movie by MediaCorp set for public screening on 27 January in our cinemas...did someone come up with the brave idea of remaking part of that iconic Park.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">That someone is a local maverick for fairs and carnivals....<strong><em><span style="font-family:courier new;">Unk Ringo.</span></em></strong> He has been in this business for 3 decades.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">For the filming of the movie they had to recreate "Great World" with all infrastructure as we knew from the past. Unk Ringo had a big hand in this as he had all those big items for thrills and rides plus all kinds of "tikam" and Game stalls paraphernalia.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">After the movie was completed, he was encouraged to recreate on a smaller scale the "fun" part of Great World in the heartlands. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">He chose to set it up at Sengkang as there was a ready-made hardcourt and with good location to attract many visitors.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTt3FS-YZu7HmxItmGhju6jhPhlmPH3YgAqcWvx3TakWXaoUy3GktPN9lBNefYOLTI8Vnk3uf5eWnHYWt4YZw9upsArJCeNJkSPrVp1kugwbQMBMYnCL1rLjLIsRxci6wBmMpEXbLRVs/s1600/Ringo+open+007.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755782492498194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTt3FS-YZu7HmxItmGhju6jhPhlmPH3YgAqcWvx3TakWXaoUy3GktPN9lBNefYOLTI8Vnk3uf5eWnHYWt4YZw9upsArJCeNJkSPrVp1kugwbQMBMYnCL1rLjLIsRxci6wBmMpEXbLRVs/s400/Ringo+open+007.jpg" /></span></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">[DPM Teo Chee Hean being greeted by the cast of the movie ]</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Great World Amusement Park at Sengkang was opened at 7.30 pm sharp on Saturday 22 January 2011. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">The Guest of Honour was DPM Teo Chee Hean</span> accompanied by the other MPs of the GRC.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I was there with my grandkids and wifey to lend moral, heritage and blogger support for this laudable effort. Some of the members of my Performing group...the Minstrels were present too.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">No we were not there to entertain anyone...just being there to see if the past can be reconnected in some ways.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp_YBxbNVHTA5Dp5G4ADF2EKfRSghNE4d2FmYbQfwgS5kBiCuFC9PNUw-NKL3SlRwPc6pkVEtNiAgjcOrLosjVo8X2y4Dxnpa1PrIXKFscuWa0vkKjF2B7PbZo4kvggN7MFHeTL9Y0R0/s1600/Ringo+open+005.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755627924366722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp_YBxbNVHTA5Dp5G4ADF2EKfRSghNE4d2FmYbQfwgS5kBiCuFC9PNUw-NKL3SlRwPc6pkVEtNiAgjcOrLosjVo8X2y4Dxnpa1PrIXKFscuWa0vkKjF2B7PbZo4kvggN7MFHeTL9Y0R0/s400/Ringo+open+005.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">[<strong><span style="font-size:85%;">He and his party was were welcomed by Lion Dancers</span></strong> ]<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcN3StW-TqVnmCkhApg57t9XmLdnEyC4t1OIjBGZV2SmK9cKgLyKhmvqR9FHwBce9rto5DdqF61KLZW63Nv8A27wdNg0TquFSOFCucWsKh4ccHhnf4qypGPxsENvofgbw7k4Tshn0iMs/s1600/Ringo+open+006.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755452874251058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcN3StW-TqVnmCkhApg57t9XmLdnEyC4t1OIjBGZV2SmK9cKgLyKhmvqR9FHwBce9rto5DdqF61KLZW63Nv8A27wdNg0TquFSOFCucWsKh4ccHhnf4qypGPxsENvofgbw7k4Tshn0iMs/s400/Ringo+open+006.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"> [The official Ribbon -cutting ceremony ]<br /></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2VV__uvHFPTZBt3alY1fnWcntafS-83q_QKX-UKpnYyij00-L97RRQrnFJY_mAmyFatxz4SZ7905bir0zfBnYvG-qmtXm2DWK0YS4kXys_2YHdig_TlH3-LRLAL80Y2_-EHiaf1mVC8/s1600/Ringo+open+009.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755336550153266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2VV__uvHFPTZBt3alY1fnWcntafS-83q_QKX-UKpnYyij00-L97RRQrnFJY_mAmyFatxz4SZ7905bir0zfBnYvG-qmtXm2DWK0YS4kXys_2YHdig_TlH3-LRLAL80Y2_-EHiaf1mVC8/s400/Ringo+open+009.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"> [ Balloons were released into the night sky ]<br /><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"></span></strong><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2zRrjoEl7ZGHdO6gIZ5MThU4KeaxgwGhpQX38ErIlWL3qgMguHWuApN6Q_BwVDwwLEC7UdNcW5sup6Gtq9m3OBy0Uh7-h_p4qM1-PtDAMDPZN0vtTgZRk1La2RM0uVdHQTuaa0G1qaY/s1600/Ringo+open+015.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755209852285234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2zRrjoEl7ZGHdO6gIZ5MThU4KeaxgwGhpQX38ErIlWL3qgMguHWuApN6Q_BwVDwwLEC7UdNcW5sup6Gtq9m3OBy0Uh7-h_p4qM1-PtDAMDPZN0vtTgZRk1La2RM0uVdHQTuaa0G1qaY/s400/Ringo+open+015.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> [ <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">The movie cast took turns to speak to the crowd</span></strong> ]<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1sEk3b9ZK2Qa2BxkPGuPtRnQH4JqmGN0aHfZrIn073RzaPmhUnN8ObwJmzpDmFpoO8wOW7GHC3_eiAoQzzytKY2O3UMQ0oL_po5bnRGjlN3BTtDmpk4OO57WRrvTcV7wat5Gglg9xsU/s1600/Ringo+open+014.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565755079831400754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1sEk3b9ZK2Qa2BxkPGuPtRnQH4JqmGN0aHfZrIn073RzaPmhUnN8ObwJmzpDmFpoO8wOW7GHC3_eiAoQzzytKY2O3UMQ0oL_po5bnRGjlN3BTtDmpk4OO57WRrvTcV7wat5Gglg9xsU/s400/Ringo+open+014.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">[ Some of those in the movie..elaborating ]<br /></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLJBNZmtoI6dHc4e0oc_4Y-cPt-GzczwWRhzyo8y4WekoDKR1yNj2XZePDrrcx4nUvIMfTu6Ixiu7fJzMq1Hq5eTlVDxyaCN_3l26PPNK_PcOswAwLsc_F-ry4bs4hNl1mEoM5s4DFD4/s1600/Ringo+open+016.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 389px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565754956169289218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLJBNZmtoI6dHc4e0oc_4Y-cPt-GzczwWRhzyo8y4WekoDKR1yNj2XZePDrrcx4nUvIMfTu6Ixiu7fJzMq1Hq5eTlVDxyaCN_3l26PPNK_PcOswAwLsc_F-ry4bs4hNl1mEoM5s4DFD4/s400/Ringo+open+016.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">[ The VIPs at the 'tikam' stall - Horse Racing ]<br /></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY5ARnQP_B9r6osoibsKzowJqjkBkGsySbt48ZpYwXWLJ8QiNjDaSqKwkgnLUIHAiwtwQDshztxeSaZffva60YQpfsz24JqUEUXhxW-H_TASnlhLWUk3EqQITMdgbybZe4AsoCrRdWAQ/s1600/Ringo+open+017.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565754751528620098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY5ARnQP_B9r6osoibsKzowJqjkBkGsySbt48ZpYwXWLJ8QiNjDaSqKwkgnLUIHAiwtwQDshztxeSaZffva60YQpfsz24JqUEUXhxW-H_TASnlhLWUk3EqQITMdgbybZe4AsoCrRdWAQ/s400/Ringo+open+017.jpg" /></span></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">[ They tried their luck..win or not I don't know ]<br /></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4wblGlPHEwUIve4AhDk5RIwASaHZSlG1Q9zmO3Noyuxs5CVuBKdOE6wTkoQIHTZ7oZ0mw6rkcdGDR-_vb7BS1yeCPjAU6EJl6xF8EGUTCuXHqHF-zMdzHqyC9oRBGE0eL5qCOTiyLc8/s1600/Ringo+open+019.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565754606526387682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4wblGlPHEwUIve4AhDk5RIwASaHZSlG1Q9zmO3Noyuxs5CVuBKdOE6wTkoQIHTZ7oZ0mw6rkcdGDR-_vb7BS1yeCPjAU6EJl6xF8EGUTCuXHqHF-zMdzHqyC9oRBGE0eL5qCOTiyLc8/s400/Ringo+open+019.jpg" /></span></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"> [ Joget Tanjong...DPM can certainly "joget"! ]<br /></span></strong><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzWyr1sFFSB8fZrU5_iZEjLDXT3swN96f81eqjqi8Cg1Am1u2X2O8EpgUiPZtZ-dkOcg2p-3Gd24wWr0-Z6b5KCQsDJswr7U_WtxXSBxumyZCxWuQ8zpcg9k2B8BI16mOjEqct9OxzF8/s1600/Ringo+open+020.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565754464934714338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzWyr1sFFSB8fZrU5_iZEjLDXT3swN96f81eqjqi8Cg1Am1u2X2O8EpgUiPZtZ-dkOcg2p-3Gd24wWr0-Z6b5KCQsDJswr7U_WtxXSBxumyZCxWuQ8zpcg9k2B8BI16mOjEqct9OxzF8/s400/Ringo+open+020.jpg" /></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-7619783116896770402011-01-24T02:35:00.001+08:002011-01-24T02:43:19.643+08:00The LATEST soccer goals scored..now on my Blogsite!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrEZLAWeCQH49EeZxzRLU9Fh8Gm-tsCb0fFVm217PuYafDFsw-Zml3IGyFFpnpLcwxtbuozw0rz62zDuOVL948EtChGFdwR59uouUxYEYSwslu5fu5j6kJpss3nZqjZ-_VVZBBbQKUMc/s1600/A+giggs%252Cbbc.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565451287030177122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrEZLAWeCQH49EeZxzRLU9Fh8Gm-tsCb0fFVm217PuYafDFsw-Zml3IGyFFpnpLcwxtbuozw0rz62zDuOVL948EtChGFdwR59uouUxYEYSwslu5fu5j6kJpss3nZqjZ-_VVZBBbQKUMc/s400/A+giggs%252Cbbc.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8-ukIcez5PkFCNaVV85oJKO_XEcC4ZqD64GylEfG8uPhU_hW_6pKjmqcf14Uqayq_IIhU88ujLRMdTnRXZF_EWXXOqexEm9Ao50qnqgE1PVK93QnsbPr00phVXnS-HN-I37zrznglww/s1600/A+EPL+4+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565451150202795298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8-ukIcez5PkFCNaVV85oJKO_XEcC4ZqD64GylEfG8uPhU_hW_6pKjmqcf14Uqayq_IIhU88ujLRMdTnRXZF_EWXXOqexEm9Ao50qnqgE1PVK93QnsbPr00phVXnS-HN-I37zrznglww/s400/A+EPL+4+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Many of us can only catch some of the "Live" Soccer games that are played daily all over the world. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">For many Singaporeans and others hooked on the main soccer leagues of Europe and South America like the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A...whatever action that they can catch will depend very much on what Singtel or Starhub show and at certain times only. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">There are some free websites that provide the latest updated scores as well as video highlights of all the goals scored. I have been using one such free website with no strings attached. This has enabled me to see all the fantastic goals scored in all the major leagues everyday without fail.</span></div><div>Many of the videos are in high definition.</div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">I have just included a link at the top right of my blog page that allows you to see all the super action leading to the goals being scored or sometimes missed.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Just click on the <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">GOALSTUBE Com</span></strong> widget or box and you'll be spoilt for choice of what to watch.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Try it.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The "live" widget also provides the latest scores and updates for soccer matches.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Hope my soccer loving visitors will enjoy this !</span></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Dicko</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-45403370344176839932011-01-23T02:05:00.001+08:002011-01-23T02:06:26.001+08:00Great World.... tikam and games skill stalls<div><div><span style="color:#000000;">In the actual Great World of the past one of the things that we remember most were the "tikam" stalls. No, they are not gambling stalls but more games of chance usually found in carnivals and fairs. Below are some of these kind of stalls available to visitors.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Some of the stalls offer games of skills like throwing a porcelain hoop/band onto bottle necks.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Others use darts to burst balloons attached to a board.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Or shooting a pop-gun at a ping pong ball balanced on a tiny bottle...etc.<br /><br /> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFcMQsjriWAskBGhBU2530SY8WE7krI3rePbNpytjdCwmaF_0E9mZCuouplysxi7ke-4KWLv4LXOzJTaG0ykxV44Mbzwazt8F0YiLVYiHTOGifpBeizpQfpwp-FTvLVYr7VHNb7_vz78/s1600/Ringo+013.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564945154470402066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFcMQsjriWAskBGhBU2530SY8WE7krI3rePbNpytjdCwmaF_0E9mZCuouplysxi7ke-4KWLv4LXOzJTaG0ykxV44Mbzwazt8F0YiLVYiHTOGifpBeizpQfpwp-FTvLVYr7VHNb7_vz78/s400/Ringo+013.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xNjiov2jgY2ivgyoFBqSKwb7_A_aIJSd96qVGHYJFcEIpa7pqF_Y2gy0XGbriEBi3b1Lj6JgWMCGaP4wRRvJJ_3axNzf5olLNQq6J9cvr9Xc-u65nuZYdsYs5diLSaCk3dcHaXqlhIk/s1600/Ringo+015.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564945008779420818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xNjiov2jgY2ivgyoFBqSKwb7_A_aIJSd96qVGHYJFcEIpa7pqF_Y2gy0XGbriEBi3b1Lj6JgWMCGaP4wRRvJJ_3axNzf5olLNQq6J9cvr9Xc-u65nuZYdsYs5diLSaCk3dcHaXqlhIk/s400/Ringo+015.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This is an example of a "tikam" game of chance which uses 9</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">crafted horses controlled electronically. You roll the ball into the</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">slots which is numbered 1 to 9. And if " your" horse wins, no you</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"> won't collect thousands of $ but will come away with a prize.</span></div><div><div><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyKgHTrLlOtd38lLHlCr9bTqxgTprbgvk34N9gUbbufrF6pBXvpm0hfu7uKNhVQo3Nr3Cvfg1SczqEij17zUJVbkkly8tC4SLKv4zuwkmmYP3c2iOXdejGohRxsDVScE3EphmE6FCDfE/s1600/Ringo+016.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564944895639478722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyKgHTrLlOtd38lLHlCr9bTqxgTprbgvk34N9gUbbufrF6pBXvpm0hfu7uKNhVQo3Nr3Cvfg1SczqEij17zUJVbkkly8tC4SLKv4zuwkmmYP3c2iOXdejGohRxsDVScE3EphmE6FCDfE/s400/Ringo+016.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XJuL9SRKW6lNEp1IxdtIPbuQThOXrQfIwcILPqbbCML8OgFMl3-SioVxQ4pgJjeA9kCiGhIx1Wz9pADyUau2zTQVAh5BkkWpRiBBQ35WSAaIvsAP2ty66SEvvWrYIU-VpQSVbB4QZ80/s1600/Ringo+019.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564944709102436898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XJuL9SRKW6lNEp1IxdtIPbuQThOXrQfIwcILPqbbCML8OgFMl3-SioVxQ4pgJjeA9kCiGhIx1Wz9pADyUau2zTQVAh5BkkWpRiBBQ35WSAaIvsAP2ty66SEvvWrYIU-VpQSVbB4QZ80/s400/Ringo+019.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVLjOPLd_iQLyjgrQlWUtLSxxgdc4iyjSFyIHndx3n2BBcah1Ofvz1E6JVFu_HnCuPfIVMEK_XGUckHTrYWXgjsnFfu9mOJ8fQmcVZ2_PDnqXAsPU23R-DykWljA5wUyo1zuLPwtu2LE/s1600/Ringo+020.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564944501559429266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVLjOPLd_iQLyjgrQlWUtLSxxgdc4iyjSFyIHndx3n2BBcah1Ofvz1E6JVFu_HnCuPfIVMEK_XGUckHTrYWXgjsnFfu9mOJ8fQmcVZ2_PDnqXAsPU23R-DykWljA5wUyo1zuLPwtu2LE/s400/Ringo+020.jpg" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Games of chance and tikam plus the other games of 'skills' add to the flavour</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">of the recreated Park.</span></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-84799229036255170942011-01-23T01:47:00.000+08:002011-01-23T01:47:58.951+08:00Great World...thrills and rides like old times!<span style="color:#000000;">These are some of the kind of rides and thrills available to visitors at the Amusement Park.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I went there to see for myself what the "recreated" Great World offered before the Opening.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Workers were still testing out the facilities and putting in the finishing touches.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">These were the same kind of rides that captivated many of us when we were kids over 50 years ago. They should prove to be the same to our modern kids today.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDR0zv70YufyLyiZxSovxQtTlTNLOdNquxaDzldOKT7kSrSH2c1aMixqHA2SY1I_2wg-jQJbvWQFyS8sLzz0ZFjzILac7bwe5yIYKPKK5-qJwRfrTPBhyphenhyphen_5rEXVfsecutaqVbPR68oq1k/s1600/Ringo+017.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564942832022483426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDR0zv70YufyLyiZxSovxQtTlTNLOdNquxaDzldOKT7kSrSH2c1aMixqHA2SY1I_2wg-jQJbvWQFyS8sLzz0ZFjzILac7bwe5yIYKPKK5-qJwRfrTPBhyphenhyphen_5rEXVfsecutaqVbPR68oq1k/s400/Ringo+017.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Most of the rides will cost a token ( $ 3 ) per kid or adult.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII07tYS3L58LRwQE2ONUfFbDSnOl1CPp8NqPJil9sv78y4mEZ6lskNrdJgaMVCOkquTHSe8gkuvxRFiS2CeecL93R_6bh_egMYxV4wH1idOH_SEO11j1MpFUUG7kPkW0DY_AEvU3dojA/s1600/Ringo+014.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564942621073744354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII07tYS3L58LRwQE2ONUfFbDSnOl1CPp8NqPJil9sv78y4mEZ6lskNrdJgaMVCOkquTHSe8gkuvxRFiS2CeecL93R_6bh_egMYxV4wH1idOH_SEO11j1MpFUUG7kPkW0DY_AEvU3dojA/s400/Ringo+014.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Some will require 2 tokens ( $6 ) per person.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xpHqa45l2QVozGrwM5UE0We6E0oSrOWwAudhi0mWRCmJeEYHjCaqzn5xXYsdAdkOoZl3ZLafVzBYHaxeQhWCg89Z-QFlm4zo5RFkQlxEJp-nNLMsP9P2d4KxA4iGqBNm4gDKwoTBufw/s1600/Ringo+012.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564942397796052898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xpHqa45l2QVozGrwM5UE0We6E0oSrOWwAudhi0mWRCmJeEYHjCaqzn5xXYsdAdkOoZl3ZLafVzBYHaxeQhWCg89Z-QFlm4zo5RFkQlxEJp-nNLMsP9P2d4KxA4iGqBNm4gDKwoTBufw/s400/Ringo+012.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />This Carrousel should be very popular with the younger children.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rqIaas7eRUHFyaO1estrcIbWwkfamcSzHaK6kA9zuB2ADkLE6LR8D0-rfp9GZYlhM3aS23f8ajeMfX289WjZ6HoNj5WbtHdNYZb-mG5XBQqAcFQoF49wW7wEnswuWRW_0qTsft0aGGo/s1600/Ringo+022.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564940048968601730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rqIaas7eRUHFyaO1estrcIbWwkfamcSzHaK6kA9zuB2ADkLE6LR8D0-rfp9GZYlhM3aS23f8ajeMfX289WjZ6HoNj5WbtHdNYZb-mG5XBQqAcFQoF49wW7wEnswuWRW_0qTsft0aGGo/s400/Ringo+022.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Similarly this boat ride would attract many kids as they can't resist water.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPgWA9tTbpOkoxKQKiN-RHKIZZWOmAppJQNhXLOWdsisSoXtt2F8zEUbOZDU7ef-Rd0VqKttdqqC2qB0kUxX6JfYZHnOMOY-fCEbhUGFMSqswmmzpkC55SQCxaki4gBPGukkGYUu_0XY/s1600/Ringo+029.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564939828244513010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPgWA9tTbpOkoxKQKiN-RHKIZZWOmAppJQNhXLOWdsisSoXtt2F8zEUbOZDU7ef-Rd0VqKttdqqC2qB0kUxX6JfYZHnOMOY-fCEbhUGFMSqswmmzpkC55SQCxaki4gBPGukkGYUu_0XY/s400/Ringo+029.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Those who have had a full dinner better not try this rocking Viking ship!</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Your stomach goes upwards and then downwards...imagine the effect.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOLu3KRp2WnTO9pP-nfXPbjPYx940BclF5R3O3qfGK8gkBlKPitdmBRakiwcDpv-YzXw5HkYQIFbPv68uAB5YXFyfq5U9aWgeZfzeqOg4-jnLDjUpnpkyUCmXe0eRGDKrBOd430k8zvU/s1600/Ringo+030.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564939603933957522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOLu3KRp2WnTO9pP-nfXPbjPYx940BclF5R3O3qfGK8gkBlKPitdmBRakiwcDpv-YzXw5HkYQIFbPv68uAB5YXFyfq5U9aWgeZfzeqOg4-jnLDjUpnpkyUCmXe0eRGDKrBOd430k8zvU/s400/Ringo+030.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">All little kids love trains !</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">So this should prove an attraction too.</span>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-72531164859066764742011-01-22T17:50:00.014+08:002011-01-22T22:56:09.159+08:00Great World Amusement Park Opening tonight!<span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><div><span style="color:#000000;">The iconic world of " <strong>Tai Say Kai</strong> " or more popularly known as the<strong> Great World</strong> which existed more than half a century ago will see a small revival tonight when it opens its doors to one and all at 6 pm.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The <strong>Great World Amusement Park</strong> is an attempt, at least, to recreate some of the allure and attractions of the past. Though it may be limited in scope as it is practically a one-man self funded business project, still it should attract a large pool of visitors with all the interesting rides available, the " Tikam" stalls, food stalls, music and dance halls, beer garden etc..</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Ringo, the owner of the project, is well known for staging outdoor carnivals locally.</span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyh38N8DPCDSKSNk-3LJ11IzOhxAFBKUllOwqSzTE8nHTZ6PMyK-4F2MyK5Or87yGPxm3XZlkx3c_GMAgNquvJE5zlyoOz8XbVqOjIAXlbCwzCXCELfxqxivH4IAhJBLjaEln-EqhQEc/s1600/Ringo+025.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564947152054498210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyh38N8DPCDSKSNk-3LJ11IzOhxAFBKUllOwqSzTE8nHTZ6PMyK-4F2MyK5Or87yGPxm3XZlkx3c_GMAgNquvJE5zlyoOz8XbVqOjIAXlbCwzCXCELfxqxivH4IAhJBLjaEln-EqhQEc/s400/Ringo+025.jpg" /></span></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">[Unk Ringo and Unk Dicko at the famous gateway ]</span></strong></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZfOHiUsEC36H-OmKrZB3YLg6u1v5ptRwXTAvUuT5PjOu18BzWlUdzmTO2zekbzptyXfLZjA2jdIYzjFgo-Vc_dcqvmtcGBDG_toMcuDv9WtrlGwWwElmvO_i9Xhz0-h5UrDdlq3PiQc/s1600/Ringo+026.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564947011681089570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZfOHiUsEC36H-OmKrZB3YLg6u1v5ptRwXTAvUuT5PjOu18BzWlUdzmTO2zekbzptyXfLZjA2jdIYzjFgo-Vc_dcqvmtcGBDG_toMcuDv9WtrlGwWwElmvO_i9Xhz0-h5UrDdlq3PiQc/s400/Ringo+026.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyALCVExQ4a2uV8_Fkgr7Xo0Ttf8K3BWN5I0W09OvsD6op7Bibj0JkII_6h3p5qqgfxz4rqztjJYC3_pnAtPz9jIHjjB0wF66IpdQRt71i4-2__O3f25kW7GTnJ15NOANN_gN8-Ub1Xg/s1600/Ringo+024.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946873810749106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyALCVExQ4a2uV8_Fkgr7Xo0Ttf8K3BWN5I0W09OvsD6op7Bibj0JkII_6h3p5qqgfxz4rqztjJYC3_pnAtPz9jIHjjB0wF66IpdQRt71i4-2__O3f25kW7GTnJ15NOANN_gN8-Ub1Xg/s400/Ringo+024.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The Amusement Park is located opposite Compass Point and next to</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Seng Kang Community Hub.<br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Om_fpGMrislNqhzUrkQ-_mbJC6rzgCXlr4b2dAJUCsXQjrqANdESI8iljUjn-ax4r2CSnzQRop11CFPx5SwkoniZB3BeUuvJd9eqiddnpkztlrwkAPMacuxXrIFHezyG5pNs7qEUrAY/s1600/Ringo+023.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946746101228594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Om_fpGMrislNqhzUrkQ-_mbJC6rzgCXlr4b2dAJUCsXQjrqANdESI8iljUjn-ax4r2CSnzQRop11CFPx5SwkoniZB3BeUuvJd9eqiddnpkztlrwkAPMacuxXrIFHezyG5pNs7qEUrAY/s400/Ringo+023.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1apUPjECNXdEfbPsh9fMttEvTJm7h5toxjOkqJUfPz4UCIW7zU1W3vuzVFcxjqvUs9YSpKK4RupF8LW-eu5GHANU8COCSCl3Vq9czib8tWN5UslNV9V0uW3UgsP_Fpfzz5NAKXu6rpo/s1600/Ringo+011.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946592281065010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1apUPjECNXdEfbPsh9fMttEvTJm7h5toxjOkqJUfPz4UCIW7zU1W3vuzVFcxjqvUs9YSpKK4RupF8LW-eu5GHANU8COCSCl3Vq9czib8tWN5UslNV9V0uW3UgsP_Fpfzz5NAKXu6rpo/s400/Ringo+011.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">It is timed in conjunction with the release of the movie with the</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">same title....on Jan 27 2011.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QwoEKhylDZHK8fENMUv9oBnG_AALAMiTvacLtK4zLeSHl1DYiP8hGM_A5eFDLPN9nIq9hkGzLz-Csx6fweo5TNW1JdvFYakQQ47fUESP8-4DShqBLsQ9u03vZw2iMPbfbBsrFQlwu98/s1600/Ringo+018.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946444995031762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QwoEKhylDZHK8fENMUv9oBnG_AALAMiTvacLtK4zLeSHl1DYiP8hGM_A5eFDLPN9nIq9hkGzLz-Csx6fweo5TNW1JdvFYakQQ47fUESP8-4DShqBLsQ9u03vZw2iMPbfbBsrFQlwu98/s400/Ringo+018.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Entry to the Park is FREE.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Buy tokens for the games etc..</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-VdolCIh29kKncwa570IGKqqx_vTFz3OqoV_Zty0YymidDPyuiWL3tplo4-_z_gaDOxTq9sdYiM1X5NSR1Z-6KU8cdkCnmdnLMy5k1InCZAaohf-GV4kYoauDVTMmcDFkfgiQPTCD6A/s1600/Ringo+007.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946279076750290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-VdolCIh29kKncwa570IGKqqx_vTFz3OqoV_Zty0YymidDPyuiWL3tplo4-_z_gaDOxTq9sdYiM1X5NSR1Z-6KU8cdkCnmdnLMy5k1InCZAaohf-GV4kYoauDVTMmcDFkfgiQPTCD6A/s400/Ringo+007.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaPEwtvcE4GeYhtDLpR7ax7yWdjmh1yXnmGDz56cJLldJBgZDXiiR1LkvtZJwr1FGJieWNypqfkRwWyRx9GOrwr43CwgdzbSY51viVlhlYu3AT80f2OMVUlcIcK8W4HfrKSqlitJBDwE/s1600/Ringo+008.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564946057265307298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaPEwtvcE4GeYhtDLpR7ax7yWdjmh1yXnmGDz56cJLldJBgZDXiiR1LkvtZJwr1FGJieWNypqfkRwWyRx9GOrwr43CwgdzbSY51viVlhlYu3AT80f2OMVUlcIcK8W4HfrKSqlitJBDwE/s400/Ringo+008.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The Main Performing Stage...still not set up yet fully.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgS_HBGj2hXqfuuKZlSNEv_doa4fZvx5boYtO3bRSFYCAT8EuEasBLCuTBA1nWKmokm1ryVn69VH0Owz_j4yX18zPc9UDu4AiWHZ7kUx-Eaz6iSOolibGIsAI2c0UCJ0Yl8KyFOKr-Oc/s1600/Ringo+009.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564945934218361730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgS_HBGj2hXqfuuKZlSNEv_doa4fZvx5boYtO3bRSFYCAT8EuEasBLCuTBA1nWKmokm1ryVn69VH0Owz_j4yX18zPc9UDu4AiWHZ7kUx-Eaz6iSOolibGIsAI2c0UCJ0Yl8KyFOKr-Oc/s400/Ringo+009.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40t2U20Bef4aEJx5Kdqd6SI3lJ0W9F8cs29YQQBS9dYmPoSqhLaAfc906EJacvula8_ZKbJh8FQWLd4Dy8tABMiSZ6rus9sWJOi7qRQH4phoX-kBZXjJMygsl1d_RPf5dasTBait8jhA/s1600/Ringo+010.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564945751045924978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40t2U20Bef4aEJx5Kdqd6SI3lJ0W9F8cs29YQQBS9dYmPoSqhLaAfc906EJacvula8_ZKbJh8FQWLd4Dy8tABMiSZ6rus9sWJOi7qRQH4phoX-kBZXjJMygsl1d_RPf5dasTBait8jhA/s400/Ringo+010.jpg" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Unk Dicko has been invited to the Opening shortly and will have more to report late</span>r.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-82284231943159319622011-01-21T01:29:00.001+08:002011-01-21T01:29:36.631+08:00Auld Lang Syne 2010...Welcome 2011 !<div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="color:#000000;">As the night and the big Swing party wore on and with a sweltering crowd of more than 20,000 residents and friends of Kampong Serangoon eagerly awaiting the Countdown, the emcees invited the VIPs up to the main stage. It was probably about 11.50 pm when they were all gathered there. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">In the background were the performers and entertainers and the dancers.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The Mic was handed to PM Lee who was in a joyous and infectious mood. He pronounced his Best Wishes for the people and for Singapore. Likewise the other 5 MPs bestowed their Good Wishes for the Best that 2011 will bring to one and all in Singapore and the world.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">It was indeed heartwarming to hear each of them in such a short and sweet fashion rather than long parliamentary speeches.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0hd-zVkWgDOflHq938IyjM09Jzb8oFkvQEeyF8FOZ3xoHIPOIARMVc_mBTcLMUZqxHAUIStA4ZXTW6FEAzr5tcrTa7fYKbM57o8Xk21RgSHTUxEiFtCONIdHRgeXMnwibctvnyNAFT8/s1600/SWING+2010+24.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564304641392721458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0hd-zVkWgDOflHq938IyjM09Jzb8oFkvQEeyF8FOZ3xoHIPOIARMVc_mBTcLMUZqxHAUIStA4ZXTW6FEAzr5tcrTa7fYKbM57o8Xk21RgSHTUxEiFtCONIdHRgeXMnwibctvnyNAFT8/s400/SWING+2010+24.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">[ Courtesy : Passion Photographers ]<br /></span></strong> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF37fW-a8O3jkHs1ggnbO2JVbiboY-aTDTULAldcD8hCyUwbvr4tOAU_3T4X5ATrh2xv4st_5p_2YTqQF856TRrk8-MDyaexjJ4Ub2qE12OXTOmetZFBlQG-iUODtAwHESGXD8SFDI-1k/s1600/SWING+2010+8.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564304542447779442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF37fW-a8O3jkHs1ggnbO2JVbiboY-aTDTULAldcD8hCyUwbvr4tOAU_3T4X5ATrh2xv4st_5p_2YTqQF856TRrk8-MDyaexjJ4Ub2qE12OXTOmetZFBlQG-iUODtAwHESGXD8SFDI-1k/s400/SWING+2010+8.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"> <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">[ Courtesy: Passion Photographers ]<br /></span></strong>The crowd just moments before the final countdown....<br /> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGvePFeYZetke3Gz-L4ZPETGg729gv_pYShPWZMRl4Lcl0zf7M5JeiZGCMG_hgqNZ4YJi9nNtEVu7Qa0UTFlsVTmil_szcElxp7TXIbM9fNDy41vVMb8vP_TZlTVHaWHVTX7oYE9Ts3w/s1600/SWING+2010+3.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564304450256845762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGvePFeYZetke3Gz-L4ZPETGg729gv_pYShPWZMRl4Lcl0zf7M5JeiZGCMG_hgqNZ4YJi9nNtEVu7Qa0UTFlsVTmil_szcElxp7TXIbM9fNDy41vVMb8vP_TZlTVHaWHVTX7oYE9Ts3w/s400/SWING+2010+3.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><strong>[ Courtesy: Passion Photographers ]</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">All eyes looking up at the night sky anticipating the fireworks...about to come.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0rSnv44ZQW2CFyhGxhCQ9dySvPQgT9lHH4gsMome_I9Jz-IMfSkqqjpXaX8QEVXgJdnothJdLRPdUUTUGmzSH-vKFlj0sNxzvE0Bzgknv2vM9UYLtgUgpYgoSxZaLuLhcmOZIx-0A9A/s1600/SWING+2010+23.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564304282207687234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0rSnv44ZQW2CFyhGxhCQ9dySvPQgT9lHH4gsMome_I9Jz-IMfSkqqjpXaX8QEVXgJdnothJdLRPdUUTUGmzSH-vKFlj0sNxzvE0Bzgknv2vM9UYLtgUgpYgoSxZaLuLhcmOZIx-0A9A/s400/SWING+2010+23.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><strong>[ Courtesy: Passion Photographers ]</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The actual, precise moment when the New Year began just past midnight 1st January 2011.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">With fireworks shooting up all around, PM Lee Hsien Loong turned to his right to warmly</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">congratulate Minister of Finance and MP Mrs Lim Hwee Hua. There were handshakes and hugs everywhere. Some loving couples kissed. Unk Dicko...? I was at the Command Center with uniformed police personnel and they warmly ...( no lah did not kiss me ! Luckily. Otherwise I would have fainted! ) shook my hands and we wished one another the very Best for the New Year.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCghyfZj0dEOi-lNplU9VYw_wCcBwJEGrqIsGaVvRK4fpf_zFp5_QxJ87SMTyGrwznsYskxOwn-oOC2fPieJ4BiGNRYVtr-r6h_zDBdhN3FrhvWQe8FQLcWTnFNXn-_VorelK90a6aj6w/s1600/Swing+2010+105.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564303313754023826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCghyfZj0dEOi-lNplU9VYw_wCcBwJEGrqIsGaVvRK4fpf_zFp5_QxJ87SMTyGrwznsYskxOwn-oOC2fPieJ4BiGNRYVtr-r6h_zDBdhN3FrhvWQe8FQLcWTnFNXn-_VorelK90a6aj6w/s400/Swing+2010+105.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />There were several minutes of fireworks that lit up the dark sky overhead.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwfA4_rLQJhb8Jcx3uz-i4F_kMtmYT-0cZnQR_J3-JT76viyhTu6X2IzHHIcN08fET_CoaIKgfaMEjUdagtiQkcCrqsPZvgy_JvkzoAhkrjMBcBFDyGmheBvQJMRJLN-pD8NP-d6np8I/s1600/Swing+2010+106.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564303041962909010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwfA4_rLQJhb8Jcx3uz-i4F_kMtmYT-0cZnQR_J3-JT76viyhTu6X2IzHHIcN08fET_CoaIKgfaMEjUdagtiQkcCrqsPZvgy_JvkzoAhkrjMBcBFDyGmheBvQJMRJLN-pD8NP-d6np8I/s400/Swing+2010+106.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />You could hear the oohs and the aarghs among the appreciative crowd of people.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0STjZQIE2lvoqNIy-M8tHCK-PIyRt6r0ZeUpTjU0iGKuFl1vU-djlkil-6MalJRkYzEUUSfwnR3gYbbUpXAQxf0VlgR7gPkN2EFdKYZeWSFQwFNJSjQGsVcOf9-kL-3_PV3OP2yn2Ss/s1600/Swing+2010+107.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564302710817578018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0STjZQIE2lvoqNIy-M8tHCK-PIyRt6r0ZeUpTjU0iGKuFl1vU-djlkil-6MalJRkYzEUUSfwnR3gYbbUpXAQxf0VlgR7gPkN2EFdKYZeWSFQwFNJSjQGsVcOf9-kL-3_PV3OP2yn2Ss/s400/Swing+2010+107.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />These snapshots from my simple digital camera did not do justice to the actual scene</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">of exuberance, noise , glow and smoke resulting from all the explosions.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">The crowd loved every bit of it.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh18tRzfZ_jG_r5hsDJnB8EpKfzk247LGxheDCeRUoVCKnoUduKaS1epARI8sq5fM5yCgMbFcM7pA39iJDxdfpwVwLwvFnwEpv7aAHzs-3ClrTYqpYktKhj6G2GZ5t1DcwR-DBKVA6Hc/s1600/Swing+2010+108.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564302547721282754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh18tRzfZ_jG_r5hsDJnB8EpKfzk247LGxheDCeRUoVCKnoUduKaS1epARI8sq5fM5yCgMbFcM7pA39iJDxdfpwVwLwvFnwEpv7aAHzs-3ClrTYqpYktKhj6G2GZ5t1DcwR-DBKVA6Hc/s400/Swing+2010+108.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7i2-LriSVUmpaOFl9wg4wXi0miMQlTA8XQ6TxsdMkuazcXHABljZ8q5Vq53iKi_-OwSjnUCL6gaaMsLf5Il0J6nCgVD5Bw7ts9Le5XqYsEpWMXO3fShdGag7z_nWycFMo09bELE8s0Q/s1600/Swing+2010+109.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564302388028025426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7i2-LriSVUmpaOFl9wg4wXi0miMQlTA8XQ6TxsdMkuazcXHABljZ8q5Vq53iKi_-OwSjnUCL6gaaMsLf5Il0J6nCgVD5Bw7ts9Le5XqYsEpWMXO3fShdGag7z_nWycFMo09bELE8s0Q/s400/Swing+2010+109.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2TOrEjyh6jpGPL2WEeDTdP3Afui5PmexvIewbrF5y8lAddbeWWnCQhRTjaTIYElZZAgC0FJJyLX3ixflbM2Sa7pAez1PCYc9j2I4pwT37QDGc-3hD96y4DUcc1GGOKk2wg3j6IBs6UI/s1600/Swing+2010+110.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564301504054158386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2TOrEjyh6jpGPL2WEeDTdP3Afui5PmexvIewbrF5y8lAddbeWWnCQhRTjaTIYElZZAgC0FJJyLX3ixflbM2Sa7pAez1PCYc9j2I4pwT37QDGc-3hD96y4DUcc1GGOKk2wg3j6IBs6UI/s400/Swing+2010+110.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Suddenly there was an extremely bright and sustained burst of exploding lights and sparks</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">and we knew from experience that was the final scene.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">31 December 2010 will be a day and night all of us involved in the Serangoon SWING will long remember.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Will my Minstrels and myself be on the main stage again for the next Countdown in 10 years' time ( Year 2020 ) ? </em></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">By then some of us will be in our mid<strong> 70's</strong> and <strong>80's !!!</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">No one can really say. I cannot predict the future so far ahead.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">But ever the optimist that I am.... <em>Unk Dicko says don't bet against it happening either !</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">Wishing everyone the Best for 2011 .</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2TOrEjyh6jpGPL2WEeDTdP3Afui5PmexvIewbrF5y8lAddbeWWnCQhRTjaTIYElZZAgC0FJJyLX3ixflbM2Sa7pAez1PCYc9j2I4pwT37QDGc-3hD96y4DUcc1GGOKk2wg3j6IBs6UI/s1600/Swing+2010+110.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-74150376994596767142011-01-20T02:45:00.003+08:002011-01-20T02:47:31.462+08:00Serangoon Swing...part 9, The Countdown begins.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUZfikBuVPieO6gUiR7HomVqV4iyXKgdB_HmoSuqXtE2uEJZK4xCrSiwnXn9hlz9a7bjDVIEzsm3dCy0z624la0YQZHnZoAYU5u_pFDsuLh_efNO_MECu09EesXv8Jf8E26cxib-wJN0/s1600/Swing+2010+094.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563965458911243362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUZfikBuVPieO6gUiR7HomVqV4iyXKgdB_HmoSuqXtE2uEJZK4xCrSiwnXn9hlz9a7bjDVIEzsm3dCy0z624la0YQZHnZoAYU5u_pFDsuLh_efNO_MECu09EesXv8Jf8E26cxib-wJN0/s400/Swing+2010+094.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">There were fans of various celebrities and MediaCorp artists. This group of exuberant and lively girls were obviously rooting for their # 1 star...Elvin who appeared with his arm in a cast owing to an injury.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTiFlczYct9L9XAVn77zjE51gmGiWrFY88Ya5vmIBaaERxQinMOUa6JN_K0Exil7lZ7XHo0aLzRsJ-j5It3ERCcS7oCpKouyUGXwHEnbbI5pv-RDWfgj2opLjOH6jG-_el-dnWmv2SGg/s1600/Swing+2010+079.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563965323316059234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTiFlczYct9L9XAVn77zjE51gmGiWrFY88Ya5vmIBaaERxQinMOUa6JN_K0Exil7lZ7XHo0aLzRsJ-j5It3ERCcS7oCpKouyUGXwHEnbbI5pv-RDWfgj2opLjOH6jG-_el-dnWmv2SGg/s400/Swing+2010+079.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Popular MP Zainal Abidin arriving with his wife.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEDR83otPwU-eMSb_kiOkzUyfGA9VtzQ0kiYkDrXdjCuD2l4YZkhkmLy1uPjGPNo7WIBmaQpdGcSv0oiku-nXM1VWhNRSobycP03eCevSaSbG7yDGBAc76eZmA7kR7aGNXJeHp1bzixo/s1600/Swing+2010+089.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563964741632172930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEDR83otPwU-eMSb_kiOkzUyfGA9VtzQ0kiYkDrXdjCuD2l4YZkhkmLy1uPjGPNo7WIBmaQpdGcSv0oiku-nXM1VWhNRSobycP03eCevSaSbG7yDGBAc76eZmA7kR7aGNXJeHp1bzixo/s400/Swing+2010+089.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br />PM Lee Hsien Loong arrived at 11 pm accompanied by his wife.<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaVAU2ORgNbR_A6Ep9vsC1YR40SyEfup7NfmXhnoAoNXhQTRtbaE1dKPLYlmp6Y7I2MLP0Ym7MK4o7hLhdKZ-S1Hruun9J9xCKdK5bW8_pwC9ihccO5VSrcjbQ6Q87GdsWaaJ1StWYgA/s1600/Swing+2010+093.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563964590200219778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaVAU2ORgNbR_A6Ep9vsC1YR40SyEfup7NfmXhnoAoNXhQTRtbaE1dKPLYlmp6Y7I2MLP0Ym7MK4o7hLhdKZ-S1Hruun9J9xCKdK5bW8_pwC9ihccO5VSrcjbQ6Q87GdsWaaJ1StWYgA/s400/Swing+2010+093.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><span style="color:#000000;">The excited crowd, many with cameras, waiting for him to pass by.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimkM1wXDLsnQEDq-GspsTJEgtAB52c8g1hPZxkeCHhAeDKUV39J7x9UU5bs4a50RGY-2nqFFISiPYHNjdHjkefiBHezZuSFAyy8sTuK0G6Mv2Ue31q96WGcDMA2Y7jG3khm33TRwwZGw/s1600/Swing+2010+095.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563964459174484546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimkM1wXDLsnQEDq-GspsTJEgtAB52c8g1hPZxkeCHhAeDKUV39J7x9UU5bs4a50RGY-2nqFFISiPYHNjdHjkefiBHezZuSFAyy8sTuK0G6Mv2Ue31q96WGcDMA2Y7jG3khm33TRwwZGw/s400/Swing+2010+095.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br />The VIP stand.<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LT5QwNjl5zZRJZ62Kzxh18EMczKhYbIPBDzbsT1LS1u8eyhW6OnJ4FMsYTAMtTInYn4bey9BtmV3I4FHkvNl3xIi9RPqkVrRfko03MA8VX9gmI-cbbkymuO5GQD7UbJCnq4IUt_ceG4/s1600/Swing+2010+097.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563964305992153922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LT5QwNjl5zZRJZ62Kzxh18EMczKhYbIPBDzbsT1LS1u8eyhW6OnJ4FMsYTAMtTInYn4bey9BtmV3I4FHkvNl3xIi9RPqkVrRfko03MA8VX9gmI-cbbkymuO5GQD7UbJCnq4IUt_ceG4/s400/Swing+2010+097.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> The residents of Kampong Serangoon gave him and the other MPs a very warm welcome and reception.<br />Acknowledging the crowd's welcome.<br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IlCv7sbC-wzHHBtsxPWwRMma1HQvmD9deJ3IKy9AFVyD7NUVIkmNYGuqKRbCer_iLwS6MVFnQdg7NVpY4idITXPlLUKfFutDMpq58JXCXEw9ka5Ex-ouT0Rkza4m7O9onk4fFXB7DE0/s1600/Swing+2010+098.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563964176807102050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IlCv7sbC-wzHHBtsxPWwRMma1HQvmD9deJ3IKy9AFVyD7NUVIkmNYGuqKRbCer_iLwS6MVFnQdg7NVpY4idITXPlLUKfFutDMpq58JXCXEw9ka5Ex-ouT0Rkza4m7O9onk4fFXB7DE0/s400/Swing+2010+098.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">MP Cynthia Phua and her hubby.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxkZur23QV6OqEH0uClDwPsha-UtSoLF55LVA0v7ArhmXGR4mj6CcO4tUr0eda9BKa3-dRD9JqsilMluWuHy4slL4WaAXUupGWPdT_cAYUf31S4B3CdjW4bUE62crOg176B9eJaYquhU/s1600/Swing+2010+099.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563963681680179506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxkZur23QV6OqEH0uClDwPsha-UtSoLF55LVA0v7ArhmXGR4mj6CcO4tUr0eda9BKa3-dRD9JqsilMluWuHy4slL4WaAXUupGWPdT_cAYUf31S4B3CdjW4bUE62crOg176B9eJaYquhU/s400/Swing+2010+099.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br />D2 making the PM and his wife feel right at home in Kampong Serangoon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXfYzTr58Eb1DdNXClLGxhOuSr6SPG87ld9oOUVdNqUv8-XI-RulQoskj03s81S4296CcOwIrkTzCgfnZhPvUUXOuOCfsoQViSSw03b_SHxcsq6jZjhcV5a2LOGzXoOaQnL0puA4vOHg/s1600/Swing+2010+103.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563963547070430242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXfYzTr58Eb1DdNXClLGxhOuSr6SPG87ld9oOUVdNqUv8-XI-RulQoskj03s81S4296CcOwIrkTzCgfnZhPvUUXOuOCfsoQViSSw03b_SHxcsq6jZjhcV5a2LOGzXoOaQnL0puA4vOHg/s400/Swing+2010+103.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br />Arrival of MP George Yeo. He was at another Countdown event and rushed over from there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-3984710389513113392011-01-20T02:02:00.001+08:002011-01-20T02:06:30.092+08:00Serangoon Swing...Part 8, The PM arrives.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCz0_GJ9jUdrCCdNxoaVzMatIJ2SPactKTuXcnCd2Q_LVMpB8VCIl8Ob5AsaNTLHlCIEGGk74nVAtrBe4j32vuQmkTtRcF7ZtB2b0YFNStquSsW8Q9HBl5LjUuWyJPaARcIxJCjEEuyc/s1600/Swing+2010+083.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954464362892386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCz0_GJ9jUdrCCdNxoaVzMatIJ2SPactKTuXcnCd2Q_LVMpB8VCIl8Ob5AsaNTLHlCIEGGk74nVAtrBe4j32vuQmkTtRcF7ZtB2b0YFNStquSsW8Q9HBl5LjUuWyJPaARcIxJCjEEuyc/s400/Swing+2010+083.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">From about 10 pm onwards, more people came from out of nowhere strolling towards the main section of the crowd that encircled the stage. Perhaps they had known in advance that <strong>PM Lee Hsien Loong and his wife</strong> would be arriving at 11 pm for the Countdown proper.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The emcees and the entertainers had done their job well keeping the excited crowd on their toes...until the arrival of the Guest of Honour.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">The Photos below are courtesy of Passion Photographers of SG. Thanks !</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Mrs Lim Hwee Hua and her GRL team awaiting the PM's arrival.</span><br /><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAPXirM2tL3AK9v2wAs0BZEyS1p16Kef-9tMCb7LoNjihOeA3opAdwHDKmHr3x9UhyphenhyphenSLylD_KqRdMFJ1V2ARFZWToZ9GGsifveho5dOqhgMAfQt8RbHS9pxH0b-JfHjUAn7AKEajJTwo/s1600/SWING+2010+13.jpg"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954174067197970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAPXirM2tL3AK9v2wAs0BZEyS1p16Kef-9tMCb7LoNjihOeA3opAdwHDKmHr3x9UhyphenhyphenSLylD_KqRdMFJ1V2ARFZWToZ9GGsifveho5dOqhgMAfQt8RbHS9pxH0b-JfHjUAn7AKEajJTwo/s400/SWING+2010+13.jpg" /></span></strong></a></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span></strong><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwAztyUV_-QGzvvNrx3TSanmGFzNUUGdZEIvk8RsFUvZMCIUR0Li8Tp0JlyZA-Swn-Qt81zrMD__fhd7_kGCDZQed56OnVU5CYqaO3kuHguLhRhcR4oaNnmwGak9VZzUhSX4qze9C2Sg/s1600/SWING+2010+14.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954107725974306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwAztyUV_-QGzvvNrx3TSanmGFzNUUGdZEIvk8RsFUvZMCIUR0Li8Tp0JlyZA-Swn-Qt81zrMD__fhd7_kGCDZQed56OnVU5CYqaO3kuHguLhRhcR4oaNnmwGak9VZzUhSX4qze9C2Sg/s400/SWING+2010+14.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br />Arrival of PM met by the Organising Chairman Tay Swee Yee and D2, CCC Chairperson.<br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOuLD0tOz_ESjFY2anGigi26-6b8C4SyiSgEN3sIrvHsSQ9gNSdrrv_hjDo5bjH_xvG-9LDNE56JH9gyjpJL51EmQWsdBRZpwnTwlLqyBKKgh36a3_7z_Bnmp7Af3zNt_HPP5rG8J1VY/s1600/SWING+2010+15.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954022937843298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOuLD0tOz_ESjFY2anGigi26-6b8C4SyiSgEN3sIrvHsSQ9gNSdrrv_hjDo5bjH_xvG-9LDNE56JH9gyjpJL51EmQWsdBRZpwnTwlLqyBKKgh36a3_7z_Bnmp7Af3zNt_HPP5rG8J1VY/s400/SWING+2010+15.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXdf6NzxxzsNnLTLarZy75M-JlmyrAC58IXcCmUZDMtaB0UIUjZrScFqKGJm6a_XeRAQyNKwrq26oOAd5AjCCAmpkY83VHLJy62NBXDC7Tw4KixHmDHcGlgG-A2xVrEUS4FYBVt8Errc/s1600/SWING+2010+16.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953922359627330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXdf6NzxxzsNnLTLarZy75M-JlmyrAC58IXcCmUZDMtaB0UIUjZrScFqKGJm6a_XeRAQyNKwrq26oOAd5AjCCAmpkY83VHLJy62NBXDC7Tw4KixHmDHcGlgG-A2xVrEUS4FYBVt8Errc/s400/SWING+2010+16.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br />PM greeting the hardworking members of the Organising Committee</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">for the night's event.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAh4lCAs_M0FEL-7qk605aCTs_XADmPboItPliRTEoefpbhQXyvS0ImHkFDpXvGCClImauU5dLnAHvdbmd8MsDP8DtWXTLxSzVnlA2-J8uc36ylt_v9lMy3CHNjP52HLwhhiMcXQdXU6I/s1600/SWING+2010+17.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953804989278562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAh4lCAs_M0FEL-7qk605aCTs_XADmPboItPliRTEoefpbhQXyvS0ImHkFDpXvGCClImauU5dLnAHvdbmd8MsDP8DtWXTLxSzVnlA2-J8uc36ylt_v9lMy3CHNjP52HLwhhiMcXQdXU6I/s400/SWING+2010+17.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqE5xmbtIuI70LGr5X3N4eOkii8V8_nFBtBGxChtHavyiWJmepUUq7tXGiIklS_0BvNmwPdv4kb_r4HbXK9CiSRwDcDcIeIC1Q58KJeMfn1hnGJ3tk3OAXzxNYNKcsDQV_roOuphlxF0U/s1600/SWING+2010+18.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953704408569762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqE5xmbtIuI70LGr5X3N4eOkii8V8_nFBtBGxChtHavyiWJmepUUq7tXGiIklS_0BvNmwPdv4kb_r4HbXK9CiSRwDcDcIeIC1Q58KJeMfn1hnGJ3tk3OAXzxNYNKcsDQV_roOuphlxF0U/s400/SWING+2010+18.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br />The covered stand for guests and VIPs.<br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGP-vWC21RXt2le_4aaeLwFMVHQLWrAAUycGzjOgYwzH_cTfkmD-dUFb8OMtDC5CN9LX-qsmztrwT_KW91H5q1bHX7Sh6BDc7C56baBDkH2zc2EaJ76HD1PTW8z0s_5Elgn8Sdrgqm9g/s1600/SWING+2010+19.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953619726576306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGP-vWC21RXt2le_4aaeLwFMVHQLWrAAUycGzjOgYwzH_cTfkmD-dUFb8OMtDC5CN9LX-qsmztrwT_KW91H5q1bHX7Sh6BDc7C56baBDkH2zc2EaJ76HD1PTW8z0s_5Elgn8Sdrgqm9g/s400/SWING+2010+19.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br />All the MPs of Aljunied GRC were present to join in the Countdown.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ISlS1VM8ky_a-ptWLmsWOrvaWJcT7bah-LHrnnwRQJHZ5FcjLIR2DGVR5xltMahA8S31cNlAcZsDWWFWtiui4fXKBRMAm0tfrrfyXLlucto6bBVqvyTQkJlmJpbMjR42yiOiwQSeth8/s1600/SWING+2010+20.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953296008386322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsv0yUyzkOsUpKCFF_IrdpyBH0gAB9XUoaozf2E0Fy-uezlKqaeVNAVcYv64rkmwVEmcRQVR12IByLkhyK2qc4UGDE4U-gBr6JOa6alQb4lYepuQT_JUs81CvcKUgVC5sQQOCPLrj_mc/s400/SWING+2010+22.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-4336716964995830182011-01-15T01:58:00.000+08:002011-01-15T01:58:29.126+08:00Serangoon SWING...part 7, Minstrels made TV news!<span style="color:#000000;">Serangoon Countdown SWING on 31 December 2010 attracted a large crowd of more than 20 thousand people. Local TV stars and media celebrities were definite crowd-pullers. Some sang a song or two before going off elsewhere for other countdown engagements. <span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Mark Lee</strong></span> and <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Henry Thia</span>,</strong> that unlikely pair, made the crowd rock with much laughter with their mixture of eccentric Hokkien, Mandarin and even pasar Malay in their stand-up comical banter.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Besides the promise of fireworks to usher in the New Year, one of the certain attractions was to be the appearance by <em><strong>Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong</strong></em> himself as Guest of Honour for this event.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">That would take place close to 11 pm that night.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">When my Minstrels and I were entertaining on stage we had absolutely no idea whether we were captured "<em>live</em>'' by any media or Tv crew. It was only much later when <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Hoe Yeen Nie,</span></strong> <em>Senior Reporter for MediaCorp News Hub,</em> was referred to me to interview me about the Minstrels and my background...that I realised they had some filming done.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I had no prior idea when or even whether the footage will be aired. Subsequently, some of my Minstrels and friends told me that we were featured prominently in the Primetime news and on Razor TV...as shown below.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVVIGwLBdr8yKzrRudgTjgU5ZsGYJWBGGJcm3Q_ULJq9PC_f4LCI5GugDBudN_PQt4pZbnkyGnelzvZBc8ltRvvFNu2gmzyF6eVz17gUJgHiOfYkf-IY36ptfKoqi055spMR7qokl2mI/s1600/Swing+2010+115.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561991555152326930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVVIGwLBdr8yKzrRudgTjgU5ZsGYJWBGGJcm3Q_ULJq9PC_f4LCI5GugDBudN_PQt4pZbnkyGnelzvZBc8ltRvvFNu2gmzyF6eVz17gUJgHiOfYkf-IY36ptfKoqi055spMR7qokl2mI/s400/Swing+2010+115.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><div> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1oAZdQjlIgVq6nh60NZimRN65QhaR2G8Q5DoRbRyXCk6yL26_g0gkFeLKSii7MLC7ADH8TPDp9UMsAfeytMXmxI6-RGtR53Glm5nBgGLHjpeZxUJaEm2kvR39KFMlUStZnim5D9GlQw/s1600/A+OUR+Group.10pg.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561990913315374482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1oAZdQjlIgVq6nh60NZimRN65QhaR2G8Q5DoRbRyXCk6yL26_g0gkFeLKSii7MLC7ADH8TPDp9UMsAfeytMXmxI6-RGtR53Glm5nBgGLHjpeZxUJaEm2kvR39KFMlUStZnim5D9GlQw/s400/A+OUR+Group.10pg.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><strong>[ Hoe Yeen Nie from MediaCorp reporting the event"Live" ]</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpXQ4QVm5MmVT4Bpi9fT9pG8JrwRH2jqAyfWOiEU7i_G0H9mKVQdOOLM3kzCtMFLryGzKwNmTWfwn21J7Roao_lIjevlKPxwcemO1lEjrYHZ8R2dsXrXndJEfgT1za1qGG0G9nJgB1C4/s1600/Swing+2010+116.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561990640945208418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpXQ4QVm5MmVT4Bpi9fT9pG8JrwRH2jqAyfWOiEU7i_G0H9mKVQdOOLM3kzCtMFLryGzKwNmTWfwn21J7Roao_lIjevlKPxwcemO1lEjrYHZ8R2dsXrXndJEfgT1za1qGG0G9nJgB1C4/s400/Swing+2010+116.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk7_Xms8FfjXwGnB0h_w-jHETelxSMUgV8VutGHYlKc7sZqTWQSjLPQRp93860bmrgsu9QwyYlhl2UriLBxUl8P4TFwML7X-DKPcPpvorsxoNyrg06o3ACF9JfOSmgtUTMUBgsHBQfyU/s1600/Swing+2010+123.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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For our 3rd song, I had chosen that rousing and thumping old English sea shanty ' <em><strong>Drunken Sailor'</strong></em> played and sung in Dm intro key. It was a very good choice!</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">For as soon as we started out there was much clapping and thumping out there.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This particular song allows for different variation in harmony and if done well can achieve a spectacular effect. I tried some of that during the chorus part...I always do so for this song, including stamping the floorboard.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhos3SfS9t_eImZ0aDJZEz-vBd-uncamw8xrTUbfJd0krz3zYAWhYy0kS8YiH5P3hDAb-JgwXwvxwSmsAsIuvNfPq69vuhqZK4tlsbdAzVAiwHLSbloGRWVXo1yYJ5YT-c0cRverh-UyQU/s1600/Swing+2010+060.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561624170423596338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhos3SfS9t_eImZ0aDJZEz-vBd-uncamw8xrTUbfJd0krz3zYAWhYy0kS8YiH5P3hDAb-JgwXwvxwSmsAsIuvNfPq69vuhqZK4tlsbdAzVAiwHLSbloGRWVXo1yYJ5YT-c0cRverh-UyQU/s400/Swing+2010+060.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihe882dsQRx8ImyR6oyAwjK9Ku61daBQOCU8F1EQRFrXdMv7S6a49RstRG1AbfIfAFM-te8qH3-T5sEVGRikLKFE5C3nvqS-rcQSB7ywuqZyvxYOZxChAOq06AR0kXXCUlkRZwe-riUxo/s1600/Swing+2010+059.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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This was where our percussion members really got into the act full blast with their maraccas and tambourines.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Many of our senior babas and bibiks out there would have loved these kind of songs.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Younger people know these songs by now.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Since 1988 schools have been further involved in the 'Sing Singapore' element where local songs were popularised.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">So many were singing happily along with us !</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561623127045830034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5qP4cxmYi8tQOPz-fxYdN9XKME-pR1WKDN6XOnOH6j-hmNIUEqQqUBe6etdf5LOSEFVm8wvjkGrJ5T9ZQ38o_t8QUpibSD2rYF08Ch789LS3hUy3q7v7mYouZha9hk4hhToxqluSI-Q/s400/Swing+2010+062.jpg" />Our next song was the ever popular <em><strong>"Rasa Sayang Eh "</strong></em> which is always a crowd favourite.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Then we followed that up with "<span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em> Burong Kaka Tua "</em></strong></span> , another well-loved song that requires no introduction.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Everyone was enjoying themselves...the Minstrels as well as the large crowd.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Finally, I went to the Mic and told them, <em>"we'll be doing our last number and for this, let's sing out even louder than before! "<br /></em>The crowd got ready and once we started they went, " <em><strong>Chan Mali Chan ...hoi, hoi!, Chan Mali Chan...hoi, hoi !"</strong></em> pumping their fists into the air.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">At the end of our gig I thanked the crowd on behalf of my Minstrels for having the honour and privilege of entertaining them in this unforgettable Countdown SWING party...which happens only once in a decade.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexz-o3ErpU05kqzWlN8NN1prnNaqHYGZwXcjQS8JA6XvZhgACujxLmvvmTsdwtQBOAn6Is7h88xJIODmL4i3I8rRoGXgxZln0ihtsVa6w7MHK69krogOrRSIbE1iexVVrzAmBoq7rqzA/s1600/Swing+2010+063.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561622901484843634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexz-o3ErpU05kqzWlN8NN1prnNaqHYGZwXcjQS8JA6XvZhgACujxLmvvmTsdwtQBOAn6Is7h88xJIODmL4i3I8rRoGXgxZln0ihtsVa6w7MHK69krogOrRSIbE1iexVVrzAmBoq7rqzA/s400/Swing+2010+063.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /></span><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8PcGz4R46aXEmrvJPs5T8GG7-lmU9wRS3lAEYdbBpXSMklwfQvFfuWAuZqLFA0vQR4mJ_vZdwjIoqWdFYYEsL991OWDR44OyvbzsTpjcfMUrXgHVSVl0tB5W4mC0X1QR2RFGXydL9FU/s1600/Swing+2010+067.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561622764670448978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8PcGz4R46aXEmrvJPs5T8GG7-lmU9wRS3lAEYdbBpXSMklwfQvFfuWAuZqLFA0vQR4mJ_vZdwjIoqWdFYYEsL991OWDR44OyvbzsTpjcfMUrXgHVSVl0tB5W4mC0X1QR2RFGXydL9FU/s400/Swing+2010+067.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJduQdCYNo8AHtAAHK7Gac2u8YdqaYORffahnT89SbIyEFbqwGyR6aKwffCZ2mu7P8ZIE9zSVlz_NyidkTdMlHzsCam3GHWklUXbJOG2ZkENqdDKxmPW4a6pZ2FIIbfFozxUgpDPPjcQ/s1600/Swing+2010+068.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561622567501701298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJduQdCYNo8AHtAAHK7Gac2u8YdqaYORffahnT89SbIyEFbqwGyR6aKwffCZ2mu7P8ZIE9zSVlz_NyidkTdMlHzsCam3GHWklUXbJOG2ZkENqdDKxmPW4a6pZ2FIIbfFozxUgpDPPjcQ/s400/Swing+2010+068.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.com0