Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Flow Rider - Round #2
Peter, Joshua, and I decided to hit up the flow rider again this morning (Saturday). It was Peter and Joshua's first time, and my second. It was a blast. Check out the vids below (more in next post).
Me (below)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Buffet Dinner, Flow Rider, and Futsol (round 1)
Tonight, I was invited out for a farewell buffet dinner (as I am leaving Singapore soon). Hup Seng and Kien Seng worked together to organize the dinner. Present were the Wednesday night dinner-at-the-hall group + Jecil. A good time was had by all, and good food was enjoyed. Futsol (round 2) tomorrow morning is going to be tough after eating all that food. My highlights were 10 slices of roast beef and four icecream cones.
Sorry for the poor quality photo, this was the best I had - my camera has been acting up lately. Perhaps Kien Seng will send me the group photo he took with his Canon SLR.
This past Saturday we organized a beach day. Only Jecil and I were able to make it. An UNREAL time was had by all. Below Jecil is carving up the Flow Rider at Sentosa's Silisolo Beach.
This is me, after a bail out. This contraption can sure toss you around... it either gives you a wedgie or tries to rip your shorts off.
Myself, on the flow rider.
Me again - a better angle of my beard.
Futsol: Round #1
Everything was a blur, we were moving at supersonic speeds - or perhaps my camera shutter was moving at snail-paced speeds. Aaron, recovering from a bicycle kick.
Hup Seng going for the goal. Myself (yellow), representing Jerusalem Betar, returning to net. Sam Wee (green).
Aaron, head butting for the goal. Jecil (brown).
Warming up.
Sorry for the poor quality photo, this was the best I had - my camera has been acting up lately. Perhaps Kien Seng will send me the group photo he took with his Canon SLR.
This past Saturday we organized a beach day. Only Jecil and I were able to make it. An UNREAL time was had by all. Below Jecil is carving up the Flow Rider at Sentosa's Silisolo Beach.
This is me, after a bail out. This contraption can sure toss you around... it either gives you a wedgie or tries to rip your shorts off.
Myself, on the flow rider.
Me again - a better angle of my beard.
Futsol: Round #1
Futsol is basically soccer, except it is played on a small court with only 5-on-5.
A good time was had by all. Round 2 tomorrow, DV.
Everything was a blur, we were moving at supersonic speeds - or perhaps my camera shutter was moving at snail-paced speeds. Aaron, recovering from a bicycle kick.
Hup Seng going for the goal. Myself (yellow), representing Jerusalem Betar, returning to net. Sam Wee (green).
Aaron, head butting for the goal. Jecil (brown).
Warming up.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
7th Joo Chiat Bible Conference Weekend
Please note: I am sorry that the pictures are not in chronological order; I still can't seem to figure out the blog uploader.
Here we all are, well most of us... as you can see there are some up on the second level windows. Now, starting from the back row, from left to right, we have -- just kidding, that would take forever. But you can see Peter Moore on the back row, second in from the left. I blend in fairly well with the children in the front row. (For mom and dad and Scott: Chi Mei is three to the left and back one from my position).
None else but the conference photographer, Jonathan, with his "vintage" Olympus, from 2005.
The traditional fellowship meal at Dr. and Mrs. Wee's house Friday night after the meetings - what a spread!
I'm very greatful for Deborah and Joshua who came by the hall to help begin the BBQing at about 7pm.
On Friday and Saturday mornings (before the conference meetings began), a few of us that were staying at the hall went down to the East Coast Beach for a morning swim and food. Below, we have Meng Chong getting in some practice for the 400m dash.
Meng Chong and Kit-Kat (as I call him), at the east coast. On a side note, Meng Chong and I were responsible for maintaining order among the young believers from Malaysia who were staying at the hall - in preparation, I purchased a whistle and a flashlight, but did not need to use them; the young people (7 or 8 in total) were very well behaved according to Canadian standards.
New friends from Malaysia; from left to right: Kit-kat, Ah Liang, and Song Yee (whom I call Jay-choo or Jayden). This is the group of guys that bunked with us in the basement of the hall. Here we are enjoying Milo Dinosaur. Hilarious and fun group to be around I will say...
Song Yee and Meng Chong enjoying Milo Dino and the famous Redondo sticks on Saturday night.
Simeon and his wife Carmen - known by our good friends Shad and Debbie Kember and family. Simeon and Carmen were at Sunny Slope Gospel Hall in Arizona for some time I believe.
Refreshments served after the remembrance meeting on Sunday morning (beginning at the usual time of 8:30 am (!)). Mrs. Wee in green. Sam (left) and Danny (right) going in for the target. Note the Irishman in the background.
Mr. John Grant and Kurien Kurian in deep conversation...
Here we all are, well most of us... as you can see there are some up on the second level windows. Now, starting from the back row, from left to right, we have -- just kidding, that would take forever. But you can see Peter Moore on the back row, second in from the left. I blend in fairly well with the children in the front row. (For mom and dad and Scott: Chi Mei is three to the left and back one from my position).
None else but the conference photographer, Jonathan, with his "vintage" Olympus, from 2005.
The traditional fellowship meal at Dr. and Mrs. Wee's house Friday night after the meetings - what a spread!
Thursday night, as the visitors from Malaysia arrive, we had a "BBQ at the hall for all."
Here we have Eddie, the "master skewer bbq'er"; why they don't use propane for bbqing I have no idea - using charcoal is about 5X as time consuming and about 5X as messy.
I'm very greatful for Deborah and Joshua who came by the hall to help begin the BBQing at about 7pm.
On Friday and Saturday mornings (before the conference meetings began), a few of us that were staying at the hall went down to the East Coast Beach for a morning swim and food. Below, we have Meng Chong getting in some practice for the 400m dash.
Meng Chong and Kit-Kat (as I call him), at the east coast. On a side note, Meng Chong and I were responsible for maintaining order among the young believers from Malaysia who were staying at the hall - in preparation, I purchased a whistle and a flashlight, but did not need to use them; the young people (7 or 8 in total) were very well behaved according to Canadian standards.
New friends from Malaysia; from left to right: Kit-kat, Ah Liang, and Song Yee (whom I call Jay-choo or Jayden). This is the group of guys that bunked with us in the basement of the hall. Here we are enjoying Milo Dinosaur. Hilarious and fun group to be around I will say...
Song Yee and Meng Chong enjoying Milo Dino and the famous Redondo sticks on Saturday night.
Simeon and his wife Carmen - known by our good friends Shad and Debbie Kember and family. Simeon and Carmen were at Sunny Slope Gospel Hall in Arizona for some time I believe.
Refreshments served after the remembrance meeting on Sunday morning (beginning at the usual time of 8:30 am (!)). Mrs. Wee in green. Sam (left) and Danny (right) going in for the target. Note the Irishman in the background.
Mr. John Grant and Kurien Kurian in deep conversation...
Believers socializing over refreshments after the remembrance meeting on Sunday morning.
Kien Seng calibrating his SLR - there are more SLR cameras here than there are cakes in a bakery.
The beach on Saturday morning (L->R): Meng Chong, Melissa, and Kitkat.
Bro Uncle Dr. Jeremy Wee with his nephew, Able.
Hup Seng, a relatively new believer and good friend.
Some Malaysian friends who stayed at the hall (L->R): Sharon, Melissa, Chu Yah, and Kit(kat)
Peter Moore and Sam Lee pausing long enough from their intellectual conversation for a quick picture.
Myself and Dr. Wee. By the way, I finally broke down and bought a short sleeve dress shirt - it even has shoulder lapels for my nonexisting ranks.
Zachary and dad, Trumping.
Chi Wei, Daniel (son) and Hue Pwi (wife of Chi Wei).
Mr. Gnyeow from Malacca (entertaining as usual) and Danny (right, enjoying the entertainment).
Vincent and
Some young believers in hearty conversation (L->R): Jecil, Simeon, and Hup Seng.
Mr. John Grant, from Scotland, UK, led the Bible study on the Epistle to Titus.
Believers singing before a session of ministry. Stephen Chee at the front right, known by our good friends Robert and Dori-Lynn Griffin.
Danny's wife and Mrs. Wee enjoying tea time.
Link Hawk and a Malaysian brother enjoying tea, coffee, or milo.
Patrick Wee, Dr. Wee's brother, saying "Your taking a picture of me?"
Kien Seng calibrating his SLR - there are more SLR cameras here than there are cakes in a bakery.
The beach on Saturday morning (L->R): Meng Chong, Melissa, and Kitkat.
Bro Uncle Dr. Jeremy Wee with his nephew, Able.
Hup Seng, a relatively new believer and good friend.
Some Malaysian friends who stayed at the hall (L->R): Sharon, Melissa, Chu Yah, and Kit(kat)
Peter Moore and Sam Lee pausing long enough from their intellectual conversation for a quick picture.
Myself and Dr. Wee. By the way, I finally broke down and bought a short sleeve dress shirt - it even has shoulder lapels for my nonexisting ranks.
Zachary and dad, Trumping.
Chi Wei, Daniel (son) and Hue Pwi (wife of Chi Wei).
Mr. Gnyeow from Malacca (entertaining as usual) and Danny (right, enjoying the entertainment).
Vincent and
Some young believers in hearty conversation (L->R): Jecil, Simeon, and Hup Seng.
Mr. John Grant, from Scotland, UK, led the Bible study on the Epistle to Titus.
The ministry given by Mr. Grant at the conference was "Lessons on Discipleship from the Gospels":
The Cost of Discipleship
The Contrasts of Discipleship
The Contrasts of Discipleship
The Comission of Discipleship
The Crisis of Discipleship
The Concerns of Discipleship
Believers singing before a session of ministry. Stephen Chee at the front right, known by our good friends Robert and Dori-Lynn Griffin.
Danny's wife and Mrs. Wee enjoying tea time.
Link Hawk and a Malaysian brother enjoying tea, coffee, or milo.
Patrick Wee, Dr. Wee's brother, saying "Your taking a picture of me?"
Monday, March 21, 2011
Malacca, Malaysia
I spent the last three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) of my March break in Malacca, Malaysia. I travelled up there with Sam and Karen Wee and family; Sam is a school teacher, and his March break happened to coincide with mine.
We stayed with a family by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Gneow (spelling is definitely incorrect - sounds like 'meow', except it begins with 'gn'), a very nice and hospitable couple.
Here are some pictures of the trip:
As I mentioned before, the uploader seems to upload my pictures in reverse order.
A sticker idea for Rob and Nathan.
Jonker (pronounced 'yonker' - a Dutch word) Walk is a famous night market in Malacca.
Making spring rolls at the Gneow's; Sam Wee to the right.
We stayed with a family by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Gneow (spelling is definitely incorrect - sounds like 'meow', except it begins with 'gn'), a very nice and hospitable couple.
Here are some pictures of the trip:
As I mentioned before, the uploader seems to upload my pictures in reverse order.
A sticker idea for Rob and Nathan.
Jonker (pronounced 'yonker' - a Dutch word) Walk is a famous night market in Malacca.
Making spring rolls at the Gneow's; Sam Wee to the right.
Ingredients: prawn, fish cake, beef, chicken, pork, lettuce, shredded turnip, peanut sauce, chili sauce, egg, dried onions, green beans...
I'm suprised that they actually expect this thing to float... but, this is Malaysia (TIM).
I learned on Saturday morning that I was to attend a wedding at 12:30 pm. Who, in Malaysia, would I know that is getting married? No one. It turns out that no one is 'invited' to Malaysian weddings - anyone can go! So we went to the wedding and ate lunch for free there. Unfortunately, we left before the bride and groom showed up. (See video at the very end).
A man spraying the rice fields with insecticides - don't get too close!
This poor guy was stone dead in this position - you wouldn't find this on the streets of Singapore.
I'm suprised that they actually expect this thing to float... but, this is Malaysia (TIM).
I learned on Saturday morning that I was to attend a wedding at 12:30 pm. Who, in Malaysia, would I know that is getting married? No one. It turns out that no one is 'invited' to Malaysian weddings - anyone can go! So we went to the wedding and ate lunch for free there. Unfortunately, we left before the bride and groom showed up. (See video at the very end).
A man spraying the rice fields with insecticides - don't get too close!
This poor guy was stone dead in this position - you wouldn't find this on the streets of Singapore.
Mr. Gneow - quite possibly the best entertainer I have ever met - hilarious!
This arch became a topic of discussion: what was its purpose? Did it add any structural support to the building. The Romans, who perfected the arch, used it in two major ways: over an opening (gate or throughway) or built into the wall to distribute loads more evenly. At the apex of this arch (far left of picture) one can see that there is a pillar (point load) going up to the roof. The arch is made of small Dutch bricks, but is filled in underneath with large Portuguese bricks. It spans about 20 feet, but has a very shallow bow in it. Because of this fact, I dont think it was originally an arch over a throughway. The reason the latter is feasable is because building plans show that the original floor is not where the present one is - originally the floor was about 10 feet below where you can see the people standing.
Remains of the St. Paul's church.
This arch became a topic of discussion: what was its purpose? Did it add any structural support to the building. The Romans, who perfected the arch, used it in two major ways: over an opening (gate or throughway) or built into the wall to distribute loads more evenly. At the apex of this arch (far left of picture) one can see that there is a pillar (point load) going up to the roof. The arch is made of small Dutch bricks, but is filled in underneath with large Portuguese bricks. It spans about 20 feet, but has a very shallow bow in it. Because of this fact, I dont think it was originally an arch over a throughway. The reason the latter is feasable is because building plans show that the original floor is not where the present one is - originally the floor was about 10 feet below where you can see the people standing.
The integrity of the arch is somewhat sloppy too; one can see that the builders did a sloppy job, as it becomes flat in one area.
By the way, this is the St. Paul's church, built originally in 1521.
Just below the St. Paul's church is this small square. The building on the far end of the square is the old Malacca Town Hall. Tom Bentley preached here several years ago, and twenty people were saved in one series of Gospel meetings.
Just below the St. Paul's church is this small square. The building on the far end of the square is the old Malacca Town Hall. Tom Bentley preached here several years ago, and twenty people were saved in one series of Gospel meetings.
Remains of the St. Paul's church.
The Portuguese were the first settlers in Malacca; they built quite the military fortress - only this gate/tower remains. You can still see the coat of arms in the masonry. This gate faces the sea. 500 years ago, I would be standing in the water of the "Straits of Malacca." Now, much land has been reclaimed
I took this picture for one reason - it is St. Francis Xavier. He died in his 40s and was buried/exhumed 4 times; the second time he was buried was in Malacca, which didn't last long - he was unburied after only 22 days! According to history, he worked in the St. Paul's church in Malacca for about 7 years. Anyways, there is a certain university in a place called Antigonish, Nova Scotia which is named after him - which happen to be UNB's rivals - we don't like them.
I took this picture for one reason - it is St. Francis Xavier. He died in his 40s and was buried/exhumed 4 times; the second time he was buried was in Malacca, which didn't last long - he was unburied after only 22 days! According to history, he worked in the St. Paul's church in Malacca for about 7 years. Anyways, there is a certain university in a place called Antigonish, Nova Scotia which is named after him - which happen to be UNB's rivals - we don't like them.
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