COCHRANE ROAD SCHOOL (former Pasar Road School boys - 1963)
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 networking. Let's keep up the spirit of comradeship!
THE FIRST REUNION - 1 April 2007
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.
Talk first... eat later...
Seated L-R: Kaye Chow, Audrey Lye, Mary Poon, Irene Chin, Connie Hew and Mei Yen Low.
Talk first... eat later...
Catching up on old times...
A nice meal after so much talking....
A FOLLOW-ON FROM THE FIRST REUNION
At Yuen Steamboat Restaurant, P Jaya
Yummy... nice food - nice price...
Great occasion - great atmosphere - great company...
Danny's nephews: Ranjen and wife SimSim, Ranesh Packium....
Danny, Connie and the Segamat Connection... one for the album....
The couples section:
Eng Swee and wife Patricia Wong
Chow Chion and wife Kaye
Eng Swee and wife Patricia Wong
Chow Chion and wife Kaye
Calvin Goh (Danny's buddy) got distracted.... what was it?
David Chin (Eddy's younger brother - stripe shirt)
Chow Chion's statesmanship.... admired
A good one for the album...
THE MORE THE MERRIER
Eddy did what he does best whilst wife Irene was left to self-help....
Story telling in full-swing....
Kai Sing did the honours... as the food is too yummy to waste...
Conversations went on.... so did the food....
Eng Swee showering some TLC to his wife Patricia Wong....
The roll-call photo...
THE SECOND REUNION - 6 April 2010
Three years later, on 6th April 2010, the second reunion was held. This time round it was only classmates and there were 14 in attendance (9 newcomers). Time spent together during and after meal was surely something to remember as we engaged in sharing school day experiences (pranks?).
PRELUDE TO THE MAIN EVENT
A mini-reunion with Chin Kee Kong - 2nd from left - at Say Ann's residence...
THE MAIN EVENT
Venue: Hotel Flamingo, Tasik Ampang....
This photo reminded me of the annual school X-country days.
Oops! someone is missing.
Located.... between Nadarajah and Chow Chion...
WARMING TO THE START
What a view... what a sight!
Eagerly reviving old acquaintances....
Long Hee comparing notes with Gunasingam and Nadarajah.....
Eddy checking out the authenticity...
Gunasingam and Long Hee from one end of the table...
Siew Chee Kong and Cheong Yew Ting the other end...
PLENTY OF ACTIONS:
Eddy "at his best"...
with a large audience...
Danny made an attempt to emulate....
later called to explain....
Something hilarious?
Grrrrhhh... Eddy with his antics again....
Chee Kong to Teng Huat: "your turn next?"
"How about you!" says Say Ann to Eng Swee...
A Hitler salute to draw immediate response... Eng Swee not buying it....
Nadarajah: should we do our part?....
Eng Swee asked Say Ann, "was it worth 3 bob?"
What is Gunasingam trying to say?
Nadarajah and Cheong Yew Ting.... buddy-buddy time...
Final instructions before the click...
Still no agreement yet...
John Chow Chion trying a toast!
THE SECOND-ROUNDERS
The company is good - too early to call it a night...
A mock debate in session (reminiscence of school days?)
Gunasingam offering his view...
Eddy wanted to have his last say....
Gunasingam appeared to say: "oh, what the heck?"
Eng Swee witnessing...
Say Ann, David Moysey and Long Hee were observers...
"Chairman" Say Ann had the final verdict.....
"Long Hee, come here and don't be camera shy..."
Eddy: how about you (Danny) joining us?
Ready, steady and click....
Still going....
And saving the best for the last.....
POST MAIN EVENTS
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. No photos, photographer forgot his camera.
We also spent quality time with Lye Fook Choon and wife Audrey - they missed out on the main event.
Venue: Organic Recipe in Casa Utama, Bandar Utama....
Nice meal at a nice place with nice company.....
A big thank-you to Frankie Lye and wife Audrey for their hospitality...
and a good one for the album
A casual pose...
THE THIRD REUNION - 7 May 2011
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. There were 11 of us but good to see 3 newcomers.
Still the same after more than 40 years!!
The Big Man - Leslie Armstrong (teacher)....
Getting ready for the pose...
The happy mood before the snapshot...
Guess who is missing?
Look! who's here?.... Kamaruddin with a bag full of humour.....
Boy-O-boy... it was hilarious... big time too!!
Above: The classroom re-enactment....
One for the album
THE FOURTH REUNION - 6 October 2012
The fourth re-union was held on Saturday 6th October 2012 and there were 16 in attendance (7 new faces) - what an excellent turn out! However, it was with the deepest sympathy that we learnt of the passing of Peter Wong Sui Fui.
Venue: Federal Hotel - Verandah Restaurant
Early birds (left to right): Hoh Cheok Mun, Frankie Lye, Hoh Chee Choy...
How a long lost friend was sorely missed...
Mohan pondered if this is real... long lost friends found!
Capturing precious moment...
Danny did not want to be left out...
Marvin Boey showed how to pose for a good shot...
Jason Foo Meow Thoong and Siew Chee Keong had a commanding view of the "action"...
Numbers got to be right... and is Guna signing the bill?
One for the album...
The "guess who's missing" photo - hint: LLL
Now two is missing... guess who?
The perfect picture!
The picture-perfect!
Fore-front: Chin Kee Kong (black t-shirt) having a chat with Marvin Boey
Right: Mohan catching up with T. Francis@Perench
Chin Kee Kong joined the group late due to prior arrangement
John Chow Chion kept the ladies accompanied... what a gentleman!
whilst Chee Choy escorted Cheok Mun..
Unfinished business...
The night appeared still young...
The body language said it all... "not the time yet!"
After good food, good company, the smiles say it all....
Mohan (folded arms): "I don't think so..."
Jason Foo: "when are we meeting again?"
TILL WE MEET AGAIN....
A "big thank-you" to all the newcomers and I go on record to express my appreciation for your time in attendance. Special thanks to the ladies and I hope more will join you next time.
Should any of you be interested in the photos - let me know and I shall send you the attachments.
Once again, till we meet next time.... do exercise care to keep fit.
ALL THE BEST!
Danny Hew
++++++++++++++ response to your feedback +++++++++++
30th October 2012
Dear ALL:
Thank you for all those positive feedbacks – they mean a lot
to me. And special thanks to Leo Leslie Armstrong AMW, PJK for originating the
idea of a blog site.
Frankly, I cannot pull this off without the willingness of everyone’s
involvement (or participation). Previously, as I pondered the approaching
twilight years, my thoughts raced back to those years gone by to reflect on moments of happiness. That’s when fond
memories of old buddies came flooding
back. So I thought to myself... something has to be done. I must admit that it was quite a daunting
task, then, to trace the first group of buddies – after more than 38 years! For
David Lim it was about 40 years since we last heard from each other. I guess,
the gruelling X-country training meant that I would have developed persistence and stamina that were much
needed to complete the challenge successfully.
These re-union events
will, I hope, rekindle comradeship and
perhaps provide us with sanity as we march on into our twilight years.
For the next event I hope that we can look forward to welcoming more newcomers and to grow our "family". And as Roland Low aptly put it - "We hope to expand the numbers
with each gathering".
Best regards,
Danny Hew
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