PRES I & II and CRS
Form 5C - 1968
The Pangkor Island trip that evaded me......
The first CRS68 reunion after leaving school for more than 38 years was held on April Fool's day in 2007 - fourteen were in attendance, some unsure if it was a fool's trick! It marked a new beginning for a group of classmates who can now add to their group of social networks - mainly to get together once in a while to enjoy the group's company and some social interactions, entertainment activities or exchanging views on current affairs, knowledge or even contacts. Let's keep up the spirit of comradeship!
THE FIRST REUNION
A happy reunion in Peel Road after almost 40 years.
Standing L-R: John Chow Chion, Lye Fook Choon, Poon Kai Sing, Peter Wong Sui Fui, Frankie Tan Eng Swee, Eddy Chin Kee Cheong, Danny Hew Pow Khiong and Roland Low Say Ann.
Seated L-R: Kaye Chow, Audrey Lye, Mary Poon, Irene Chin, Connie Hew and Mei Yen Low.
Let's talk whilst waiting for food to be served....
Seated L-R: Kaye Chow, Audrey Lye, Mary Poon, Irene Chin, Connie Hew and Mei Yen Low.
Let's talk whilst waiting for food to be served....
Catching up on old times...
Nice to have some tuck-ins after so much talking....
A GATHERING AFTER THE FIRST REUNION
The venue at a PJ restaurant - buffet style....
I love steam-boat buffet... nice food reasonably priced...
Enjoying the food and company - an enjoyable atmosphere for all....
Danny's nephews: Ranjen, his wife SimSim and Ranesh Packium....
Danny, Connie and the Segamat Connection... one for the album....
The couples section:
Eng Swee and wife Patricia... mmm...yummy food.....
Chow Chion and wife Kaye showing how to relax and soak in the atmosphere.....
Eng Swee and wife Patricia... mmm...yummy food.....
Chow Chion and wife Kaye showing how to relax and soak in the atmosphere.....
Calvin Goh (Danny's buddy) got distracted.... what was it?
David Chin (Eddy's younger brother - stripped shirt) - an intent look....
Calvin Goh admiring Chow Chion's statesmanship....
How about one for old time sake?.......
The more the merrier..... right?
Eddy did what he does best whilst wife Irene was left to self-helping....
Story telling in full-swing....
What's on Kai Seng's mind?
"Eddy, you can talk we can take your share...."
Whilst talking kept going.... so did the food....
Eng Swee showing some TLC to his wife Patricia Wong....
The see-you-next-time photo...
THE SECOND REUNION
Three years later, on 6th April 2010, the second reunion was held. This time round it was only classmates and there were fifteen in attendance. The time spent together during and after meal was surely something to remember by as we engaged in sharing our school days experiences (pranks?).PRIOR TO THE MAIN EVENT
A mini-reunion with Chin Kee Kong - 2nd from left - at Say Ann's residence...
THE MAIN EVENT
At Hotel Flamingo, Tasik Ampang....
This photo reminded me of the annual school x-country days.
Oops! The fifteenth person had gone AWOL...
Located! between Nadarajah and Chow Chion...
STARTING
What a sight... what a view!
Eagerly reviving old acquaintances....
Long Hee comparing notes with Gunasingam and Nadarajah.....
At times, creditability comes into questioning... Eddy checking it out..
From one end of the table....
Gunasingam and Long Hee.....
to the other....
Siew Chee Kong and ?? (Teng Huat - do you know your neighbour's name (blue shirted)?
My apology.... I remember him but can't place his name...
PLENTY OF ACTIONS:
Eddy displaying his finger-pointing skills...
Eddy trying out his hypnotizing skill....
Danny Hew was left to do the explanation afterwards....
Was Danny trying to proof a point?.... what point?
Hey guys, what are you laughing at?....
Arhhh.. no wonder, it was Eddy at his antics again....
Chee Kong to Teng Huat, "your turn next?"
"How about you!" says Say Ann to Eng Swee...
A Hitler salute drew immediate response... Eng Swee not sure what's that for....
Nadarajah: should we do our part?....
Eng Swee asked Say Ann, "was it worth 3 bob?"
A show of mixed feelings (?) when Gunasingam directed this scene to be taken...
Nadarajah and Cheong Yew Ting.... was it happy or sad?
DRAWING THE CURTAIN ALREADY?
Getting ready... the see-you-next-time photo....
Unfinished business before the click....
Chow Chion missing his grandpa beard....
THE SECOND-ROUNDERS
Some of us stayed back because we felt not enough....
The debate raged on..... how about two against one?...
Gunasingam's say.....
Eddy also wanted to have his say....
Gunasingam insisted he finished his speech first....
"Chairman" Say Ann had the final say.....
Now for a second see-you-next-time photo....
Eddy (to me): how about you joining us?.....
Ready, steady and click....
Still going....
And saving the best for the last.....
POST MAIN EVENT
We had dinner at Sek Yuen Restaurant in Pudu where David Lim, Danny Hew, Gunasingam, Nadarajah and Ramasamy (school x-country runner) were in attendance..... later we had....
A mini-reunion with Lye Fook Choon (and spouse) who couldn't make it to the main event.
The dinner function was at Organic Recipe in Casa Utama, Bandar Utama....
At the restaurant.....
At Fook Choon residence.....
THE THIRD REUNION
The third was held on Saturday 7th May 2011 at Citi Cafe, Mid Valley. My apology for the short notice due to prior engagements and the short stay. However, I was very pleased to see new faces.
After more than 40 years!!
Nothing has changed... all stood up to pay respect to the Big Man - Leslie Armstrong....
Photo first.... talk later.....
Camera man taking his sweet time to setup... it's a sweet photo anyway....
We thought everyone was in... but we were wrong... guess who?
Look! who's here?.... Kamaruddin with a bag full of humour.....
Boy-oh-boy... didn't we had some hard laughs... big time too!!
Marvin Boey Chee Peng suggested that the next time we should have it at a pub where he will entertain us with some numbers. I certainly look forward to that... hopefully in larger numbers - the more the merrier so we can create a din - one Kamaruddin in not enough!
Guys, we need Tan Teng Huat and his clique as well as Nadarajah's on the next round. We should also include the ladies the next time round since we will be entertained by Marvin Boey and (hopefully) Eddy Chin and Kamaruddin. All feedbacks are welcomed.
Marvin, can you try a venue where parking will not be a problem?
Guys, we need Tan Teng Huat and his clique as well as Nadarajah's on the next round. We should also include the ladies the next time round since we will be entertained by Marvin Boey and (hopefully) Eddy Chin and Kamaruddin. All feedbacks are welcomed.
Marvin, can you try a venue where parking will not be a problem?
Till we meet again the next time..... take good care of yourselves - all my dear friends.
My warmest regards,
Danny Hew
