Introducing Hogan Chong

Priceless pictures.





If you have forgotten, that's Chong Hwa Siong and his first baby, Hogan Chong. D.O.B. 21st April 2008. Congrats Chong!

For more updates and photos, head over to: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=592497881
yeah, it's about time you have a facebook account if you haven't already.

Now, Mike, we are still waiting for your photos ;)

The Franciscan Institution - Online Web Community

If you had been observant, you would have noticed a link on the right that points to "The Franciscan Online Community".

Please do click on it and register yourself. It's a great site with updated news (no reason to miss the next reunion eh?) and an active forum.

Click here.

Another new daddy....Roger Lim!

"On 16 February 2008, my new baby girl named Trisha was born. This marks the begining of my fatherhood life. Many had told me that this will also be the begining of sleepless nights which I had already experience for the last 2 nights. But it is sure worth while in going through such an experience which every dad have to go through." - Roger.

Congratulations Roger. Welcome to this wonderful new experience. I'm sure there are lots of your ex-classmates out there who would be ever ready in dispensing advices ;-)

Link to Roger's site

Jonker Walk before Chinese New Year 2008

Well, for those of you who haven't been back to Malacca for long long time, here's how Jonker Walk looks like now. It's a short blog by Szue Fei entitled A Night @ Jonker Walk.

For those of you IN Malacca, I encourage you to put up photos of your own either here or on your own blog so that your friends who are freezing their a%$ off in Michigan or London could see the colourful lights of historical Malacca ;-)

Speaking up through the arts - theSun 15 November 2007

That's our class photo taken in 1986. Smack in the middle in the last row is Pang Khee Teik (click picture to see enlarged version).


Below is Pang in 2007, in the interview featured in the theSun paper. Read all about it below.



Click on the pictures below to read the interview.

A New Edition

Congratulations to Sunny and Cheng Cheng on the safe delivery of baby boy Shawn weighing in at a healthy 3.85kg on the 18th October.

Ok, now enough kaki to play mahjong ;-)

Sunny, post some pictures quick!


Picture shamelessly taken from Sunny's new Facebook site ;-)

Updated: 3rd November. New pic provided by daddy Sunny.

Message from Mikey

CKG: This was actually posted as a comment on Eric's entry but since it's so long, I figure it should have it's on entry. Mikey, if you email me, I would add you to this blog so that you do your own entry here.

hehey guys and gals!!!,

Here's wishing you ppl a very merry and happy and prosperous 2007!

First time I'm here though with thanks to Shirrene.

Well we had a good time catcing up that night yeah. Sad about Grace who was suffering from food poisoning :(

Met up with Eric only once in S'pore and it was really good to see him again. BTW I've got a place in Sengkang now which is near to Eric's place and also Gilbert Khoo (I think).

Tony was a real badass and went straight to the kitchen and back door to survey Dan's place?! (Probably part-time property agent ha ha). Then someone opened the washing machine and found (presumably) Dan's underclothing! (or was it Grace's. hmmm...)

Anyway we got to talking rot as usual and I really must say it always brings a smile to my face to meet up as I only come back to Malacca probably 3-4 times a year.

So dear friends, I'm getting married (its my turn, finally phew!). Should be on 9th June 07. A church marriage (at St. Peters', I hope) followed by lunch at Bei Zhan, Melaka Raya. I really hope you guys can make it. It won't be anything grand, just a simple affair. I will be throwing another in S'pore on 7th July 07 but thats another story.

Was back for Christmas on 24th, sadly down with diarrhea myself (what's with the stomach problem going around anyway) and met up with Shirrene, Rainon, Winston, Daniel and Grace. Was at the Teppanyaki restaurant in Mahkota Parade, followed by a round, oops sorry 2 rounds of bowling. Haven't played in ages! Anyway Winston was outstanding!(best among the worst, ha ha ha - down boy, down boy) and the rest of us was just trying to bowl straight. Anyway the longkang lane left and right was pretty bzy though ha ha....

Just got back to S'pore yesterday and am bzy with the flat renovation works as well as the wedding prep.

Till then God Bless,
MikeyPublish

Patrick meets the Queen!!

"Hi everyone,

Just thought of sharing a special photo with all of you. I might have mentioned that I was selected to be presented to the Queen, in royal terms that means meeting the queen, not presented on a plate :-) on Friday, 10th November 2006 being a representative from Malaysia as a commonwealth country. Her majesty is a genuinely nice person who not only shook my hand but took her time in talking to me. It is a very special experience for me as I have not even met out Agong in person nor our 9 other sultans but have met and talked to the Queen!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

patrickng"

News Flash...Baby Boy!

From: ooi shien_wei

Dear All

.......As for the baby, he was born on the 12 Dec at 0859hrs at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre. He weighed in at approximately 2.6kg. Mummy is OK and is recuperating. She will be discharged tomorrow morning. We haven't got a name for the little baby. So check out www.szuefei.blogspot.com and refer to the post on the 4th December for baby names.

OSW

Patrick's first comment

OK, since I realise most of you guys have not realized about the [comment] link located at the bottom of each post, I have taken the liberty of putting Patrick's comment as a post....in case you guys miss it ;)

patrickng said...

just a short note to inform that i have arrived safely in london and am staying at london house goodenough college mecklenburgh square, near russel square tube.
went to register as a postgraduate student at imperial today. felt old to be there. lucky nobody knows that i am married with 2 kids. there are advatages of looking young sometimes.
thanks for the wishes chong and will keep in touch

Saturday, September 30, 2006 6:45:59 AM

Patrick, we hope to see some pictures too, oK?

Bon Voyage Ravi & Patrick

Ravi's flight to the US was on the 22nd and Patrick's to UK was on the 27th this month. Both would be embarking in a new chapter of their lives. We wish them the best and hope they would not forget us back here ;)

coupe du monde

dear everyone,

managed to get up n going on this blog after some registering hiccups. sorry i MIA for so long... like the world cup, i only appear once every 4 years~! (just kidding)
guess i must be the only first and only one of our cohort to suffer from a bit of mid-life crisis last couple of months..but now there is the world cup coming up this friday..for a month! hopefully this will sweep away the blues...
so i will be glad to hear a bit from the footie afficonadoes around who do you think will win the world cup? for me I personally will like to see a semifinal line up of italy vs argentina and brazil vs holland (yeap yours truly have worked up the probabilities and this permutation is entirely possible)

(ps: unfortunately i am not the tech savvy sort - dunno how to upload pictures la here. the only think 'savvy' about this author is playing fifa on my xbox ..especially to while away time during the half time of football matches in the god forsaken hours of dawn)

A NEW KID ON THE BLOG!!

Here are some pictures taken at Sunny's place, welcoming baby Charmaine and Cheng Cheng home on the 20th May 2006 after spending a month confinement period in Muar.


Sunny has finally upgraded his family status to become a "Father" cum "Husband". Congrats to both Sunny and Cheng-Cheng!!


The face of a "Happy Mum"!!


You could see Cheng Cheng trying hard to lullaby Charmaine...Maybe "Negaraku" can work!!


Cheng Cheng feeding baby Charmaine...


Hello everyone! My name is Charmaine Loh...ehmm, forgot my last 2 name...Dad pls help!!


Isn't she adorable?


Daniel with his megawatt smile!! In fact, Daniel was struggling in his attempt to carry Charmaine...Could you see the stiffness? Well done Dan!!


A photo without the babes!! Do we look much happier? Just kidding!


Ok Charmaine, here's a group photo with the Uncles and Auntie!


Daniel Yap was thinking whether to get married first then have babies or vice versa...So Sunny advised him the latter!

Congratulations to Patrick Ng and Ravidas

Congratulations Patrick. The article below was taken off his company's website. He would leave for the UK around September and would be there for a year (I hope I got the details right). So no more trudging around muddy and mosquitoes infested estates throughout Malaysia for the moment for Patrick - hope he gets to trudge around somewhere more pleasant in Europe.

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Bristish Chevening Scholarships' Award

AAR is proud to announce that Mr. Patrick Ng (Research Officer), who joined us in 1998 has been awarded the prestigious 'British Chevening Scholarships' for year 2006 from the British Council of Malaysia (www.britishcouncil.org.my) to do his Master in Environmental Engineering in a top university in United Kingdom.

More details about the scholarship can be found at: http://www.educationuk.org.my/Scholarships/Chevening.html

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Our dear Ravidas who is attached to the one famous company in Malacca has also got a transfer and promotion to .......Michigan! Ms. Alice Chia would be proud that her Geography lessons on the Great Lakes would be put to use ;)

He would be flying off sometimes in July, having just recently been certified to be a non-terrorist by the US Embassy. Oh how we would miss his Mind Your Language jokes during wedding dinners.

OK, this definately gives us a good excuse to have a mini reunion before these old chaps fly across the oceans.

Comments below>>

R2011-the story continues...

Close to a year ago, there was a slew of emails about the next re-union. I guess it would be appropriate to put it here in case some of you have not read about it. It has been arranged to appear with the earliest message first....you would see that it was originated from Ravi (who else) based on the original email messages about Shirrene's legal predicaments.

As a bonus, since it's Labor's day holidays tomorrow, there would be some pics at the end to remind you guys of the great times at the last reunion.


----- Original Message ----
Sent: Monday, 11 July, 2005 5:40:24 PM
Subject: RE: Divorce Lawyer NOT Needed anymore

Advance notice: Next reunion for SFI class of 1991 is 2011, on board acruise ship to....(well not decided yet!)...A time span of 10 years every reunion will guarantee a great deal ofenthusiasm and build-up of excitement!!All those who missed the last one, trust me, you don't want to miss thecoming one!!!
Best Regards,

----- Original Message ----

Sent: Wednesday, 13 July, 2005 10:19:01 AM
Subject: RE: REUNION 2011

Great news abt the reunion. I'll be the first to throw in my hat.

Another idea (to be considered) include packing away the whole lot of us onto a remote island for a couple of days aka Survivor style.

Of course, for those of us who want some creature comforts, can also consider booking in to some chalets instead of roughing it out and spare the tents building. That way can also bring all our nagging missuses and bawling kids along..haha.

May the force be with you,

Eric

----- Original Message ----
Sent: Wednesday, 13 July, 2005 10:30:57 AM
Subject: RE: REUNION 2011

Eric,
Obiwan has taught you well!


Best Regards, Ravidas

----- Original Message ----


Sent: Wednesday, 13 July, 2005 4:38:11 PM
Subject: RE: REUNION 2011

Hi Ravi,how's things bro. Sorry my yahoo got slightproblem..oops...

Dear all,

what if We suppose to become SURVIVORS but becomeLOST?! Geddit :)))The force is strong in this one

Mike

----- Original Message ----

Sent: Friday, 15 July, 2005 12:54:09 AM
Subject: RE: REUNION 2011

Hey, guys! How's every1 doing? Ok, cud every1 update me with their contacts. Have changed my Singapore contact to 97161558. The M'sian line remains the same.

Cheers & God Bless,
Paul

----- Original Message ----

Sent: Tuesday, 19 July, 2005 9:49:31
PMSubject: RE: R2011

Hi frens,

It's just great to know that the up-coming R2011 is on. I m sure all of you share the same enthusiasm like me. Believe me , it will be THE place to meet! So, Ravi-Count me in!

The last R2001, 54 persons inclusive spouses attended the gathering. This number would easily surpass by the next R2011.Pass the word around as the last reunion only saw Akira (Under Overseas Category) flew in.M.I.A = Hay Keng Shum, Vincent Tio, Philip Tan, Roshan Brito, Lenny Tan etc

Come to think of it, 6 years maybe a bit long to wait.... So, who's getting married next? Probably that would be the sub gathering until the big one.

As sure as the sun rises,
Sunny

----- Original Message ----

Sent: Wednesday, 20 July, 2005 4:15:49 AM
Subject: RE: R2011

U forgot Loh Yew Siong also. Haven seen him in ages.
Agree also that 6 yrs is too long but then again that is where the incentive is to make the effort to gather for that one occasion.

Anybody remember anyone else that MIA that we forgot to mention?

Meanwhile for all you star wars fans around, enjoy the joke i pasted below..

ERIC

----- Original Message ----
Sent: Wednesday, 20 July, 2005 8:40:43 AM
Subject: RE: R2011

Dear All,
I am glad to notice that even the subject of this long e-mailhas changed to R2011 (as in Reunion 2011)...I guess I have Sunny M Lohto thank that for!
So R2011 will definitely be the gathering to be at. I think Ihave to thank all of you for your undying enthusiasm and keen spiritto rekindle the spirit of 1991! I mean which other group can sit down,listen and get tickled to re- runs of the antics of Ms Alice Chia, MrHo Yew Lum, Mr Jeffrey Santa Maria, Mr Sim Beck Choo, to name a feww...
Anyway, to a long story short, we will outline the skeleton ofthis massive gathering at the next wedding whosever that mightbe....
Ciao..."Attention Franciscan a voice is resounding....."

Best Regards,
Ravidas


The official reunion photos...see we could be good boys you know..


...but then again


Photoso with the growing family...I bet the next re-union, the photographer have to stand further away to get everyone in ;)


Ok, here's Patrick re-enacting the lessons in biology class...just joking










The organizing committee



OK, that's it. The photos aren't that clear cause it's scanned photos - those were the days before digital photography! But anyone else who have photos to that event, please do not hesitate to sent them to me to be posted up here.

Congratulations - Another one becomes a father....

Just to let you know, Sue gave birth to our daughter on 21 Mar 2006 as 8:15pm. She weighed at 6lb 8 oz. We named her Jessica Min Yee.
......Lenny Tan

Watch this space guys/gals.

Sunny has joined the fatherhood clan!

Congratulations to Sunny for being a father to a baby girl on the 28th March. Hope he or his wife would be free to drop a line here to tell us himself what it was like ;)

Issues

Daniel asked me whether this blog would replace Yahoo Groups...well I have no idea. It depends how you people like using a blog to communicate. Of course a blog is easier to access - yeah you don't have to remember any passwords to read it, but then it's also open to public, meaning you don't want to post too much details on it.

So far this blog has been visited by:
Beng Chen
Jason Leong
Eric
Tong Huey (refer to tag board)

Tell me what you think about using a blog vs. Yahoo Group in the "comments" link at the bottom of this page ok?